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Young children BE114

Young children is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Beneficiary group category.

8,017 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.96% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(toddler|young child(ren)?|pre-?school)|under (5|fives?)|(4|four) year(s)|nursery|(0|1|2|3|4)+(-| to )+(2|3|4|5)+ year(s)?|play( |-)?group

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 1,267 1.68%
£10k - £100k 3,245 4.76%
£100k - £250k 2,257 10.88%
£250k - £500k 523 5.31%
£500k - £1m 224 3.64%
£1m - £10m 162 1.90%
Over £10m 18 0.88%
Total 7,696 4.03%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 6,957 4.08%
ccni 549 7.62%
oscr 511 2.05%
Total 8,017 3.96%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
THE SALVATION ARMY [Charity number: 214779]
A Christian Movement committed to putting belief into action: taking a holistic approach, engaging with physical, emotional and spiritual needs, offering services without discrimination.In addition to Christian Worship, in buildings and the open air, services include drop in centres, lunch clubs, parent and toddler groups, debt advice, youth clubs, after school clubs & emergency food parcels.
£280,413,000
BERKHAMSTED SCHOOLS GROUP [Charity number: 310630]
The education (including social and physical training) of boys and girls aged 3 -18, with a subsidiary nursery school for children from 5 months old.
£41,786,000
THE LONDON EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION [Charity number: 299686]
The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is one of the UK's largest charitable social enterprises with a social purpose of 'changing the world one child at a time'. We achieve our social purpose by giving London's children aged 0-5 years the best start in life through the highest quality Early Years Education and Care, especially those who otherwise may not be able to access or afford it.
£29,040,275
PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE [Charity number: 1096526]
A membership organisation for early years providers, our charitable purpose is to give children the best start in life by providing services that promote child development and support families especially those in deprived areas. This is achieved through early intervention and family services programmes, advising and representing our members and developing our own settings in deprived communities.
£26,012,000
ONE YMCA [Charity number: 1102301]
THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL HOUSING FOR SINGLE PEOPLE, THE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND RESIDENTS.IN ADDITION WE OPERATE A WIDE RANGE OF CHILDRENS' CENTRES AND A FULL DAY NURSERY.OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE HEALTH, SPORTS AND RECREATION PROGRAMMES AND FACILITIES AND MEETING SPACES FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS.
£23,225,398
THE ALDENHAM FOUNDATION [Charity number: 298140]
Trustee of the Aldenham School Charity and St Hilda's Educatioal Trust Ltd, charities engaged in secondary, primary and nursery education.
£22,408,996
Learning Disability Network London Limited [Charity number: 801081]
Providing quality services and creating new opportunities for people with learning disabilities and their families. Our services include registered care, supported housing, community support, leisure activities, short breaks, a drop in, playschemes, a children and family centre, a pre-school nursery, play and youth services and a family support service.
£19,111,697
The Edinburgh Academy [Charity number: SC016999]
The objects of The Edinburgh Academy, in substitution for those set out in the Original Charter, shall be (1) the provision of education in Scotland and in particular at The Edinburgh Academy including all aspects of nursery, primary and secondary education and the provision of all facilities to achieve that. and (2) the furtherance of that and the following objects a contribution to the educational life of Scotland in its widest sense and the provision of benefits related to the purposes of The Edinburgh Academy for those who may not be enrolled pupils at the Edinburgh Academy
£18,825,945
THE INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED [Charity number: 270156]
This charity promotes the advancement of education of children and young persons and to establish schools in any part of the world. The charity now provides education to over 860 pupils from the ages of 2 to 18 through the St James Schools: Nursery School, Prep School and Senior Girls' School situated at Earsby Street, W14 8SH, and Senior Boys' School at Ashford, Surrey TW15 3DZ.
£17,900,712
ST SWITHUN'S SCHOOL (WINCHESTER) [Charity number: 307335]
Provision of education for girls and young children of both sexes in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and the letting of facilities for both charitable and commercial purposes.
£17,781,891

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
CHALK VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL [Charity number: 1062607]
Pre-School -Member of PLA
£83,816
WILLIAM OLDER PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 269069]
SESSIONAL CHILDCARE FOR LOCAL PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
£181,659
BROADSHIRES PRE-SCHOOL [Charity number: 1128479]
Broadshires Pre-School is located in the cotswold village of Broadwell in West Oxfordshire. We are a small and friendly group, dedicated to the education and care of children aged 2 years to primary school age. The Pre-School is registered with OFSTED and the Oxfordshire Early Years Development & Child Care Partnership.We are members of the Pre-School Learning Alliance.
£72,028
CYLCH MEITHRIN MAENCLOCHOG [Charity number: 1055961]
We are a welsh medium pre-school setting for 2-4year olds in our local community.
£41,447
LUTLEY KINDERGARTEN [Charity number: 1044451]
Lutley Kindergarten is a pre-school sessional group caring for children between the ages of 2-5 years of age. We offer opportunities for time for two's and Families can access up to 15 hours sure start LEA funding.We are open 9 sessions per week offering 5 morning sessions 8.45-11.45 and 12.15 -3.15 school term time. We are inspected by Ofsted of which our last inspection was 12th March 2015 .
£78,091
Bo Peeps Playgroup [Charity number: NI101554]
Bo Peeps Playgroup was set up in 1997 by members of the local womens' group, in response to requests from rural parents for the provision of locally based pre-school education. The group is run by a voluntary committee, and is based in Boho Community Hall. Bo Peeps works closely with their Early Years advisor to enable each child to progress and learn through play to the best of their ability. Bo Peeps is registered with WHSCT social services department and is also part of the WELB pre-school education expansion programme. Bo Peeps follow the DENI guidelines and offers children opportunities to learn through play using the six areas of learning: language, early maths, art, the world around us, music, personal, social, emotional and physical development.
£37,245
TEGAN'S BUTTERFLIES IN PARADISE [Charity number: 1190294]
We offer support to children and young adults aged 0-25 years of age with special educational needs and disabilities and their families in Derby City and Derbyshire.We do this by providing toddler play sessions, sensory swim sessions, messy play and craft sessions, sensory play sessions. BsL signed and relaxed panto, A lending library of books and equipment and general support and advice.
£10,073
WILLESBOROUGH BAPTIST PRE-SCHOOL [Charity number: 1175202]
The advancement of the education (including spiritual development) of children below compulsory school age and the provision of facilities for recreation in the interest of social welfare and to improve quality of life and to provide for all children without discrimination a safe and satisfying pre-school.
£121,040
CYLCH MEITHRIN PEN Y BONT FAWR [Charity number: 1206451]
Cylch Meithrin Penybontfawr is a pre school Playgroup, registered for children ages 2.5 years until school. The Cylch runs 4 days a week. The language of the Cylch is predominantly Welsh, and many of the children attending are from non- welsh speaking homes and quickly absorb Welsh as their second language.
2ND EXETER (ST MICHAEL'S) SCOUT GROUP [Charity number: 301212]
Providing scouting activities to young people aged 6 to 14 years. We have groups of Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts.The 2nd Exeter Scout Group is affiliated to a national organisation, the Scout Association, although the Group is locally led and locally run by volunteers. All fundraising has to be found locally. For more info please see www.scouts.org.uk.
£49,163