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Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years

Also known as: National Childminding Association, Ncma

The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) is a standard-setting organisation. We promote best practice and support childcare professionals to deliver high standards of care and learning. Since 1977 we have provided high quality support to our members and worked with government, local authorities and others to raise standards.

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Activities & Mission

The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) is a standard-setting organisation. We promote best practice and support childcare professionals to deliver high standards of care and learning. Since 1977 we have provided high quality support to our members and worked with government, local authorities and others to raise standards.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,136,850
Latest Expenditure
£3,073,482

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £2,963,557
Other Trading £173,264
Investments £29
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,906,028
Raising Funds £167,454
Governance £23,856
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,136,850
£3,073,482£2,906,028-£96,231£038 / 40
2023
£3,228,517
£3,901,043£3,801,827-£253,950£047 / 35
2022
£3,133,921
£3,533,882£3,398,388£418,579£18,00047 / 80
2021
£3,396,616
£3,461,971£3,346,647£818,540£304,85049 / 150
2020
£3,420,960
£3,543,987£3,352,483£883,894£736,00057 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years

What does Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years do?

The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) is a standard-setting organisation. We promote best practice and support childcare professionals to deliver high standards of care and learning. Since 1977 we have provided high quality support to our members and worked with government, local authorities and others to raise standards.

How much income did Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years report in 2024?

Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years reported total income of £3.14m and reported expenditure of £3.07m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years registered as a charity?

Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 1987 as charity number 295981. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years?

Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Amy Page. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years operate?

Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years a registered charity?

Yes — Professional Association For Childcare And Early Years is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 295981.

Details

Address
F R P ADVISORY LLP
4 BEACONSFIELD ROAD
ST. ALBANS
AL1 3RD
Registration Date
27 January 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
295981
Charity Number
295981

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Trustees

Amy Page Chair
Sharne McLean
Stephanie Douglas

Also Known As

  • National Childminding Association
  • Ncma

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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