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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.

7,645 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.76% 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 1,146 1.61%
£10k - £100k 2,673 3.81%
£100k - £250k 2,415 10.83%
£250k - £500k 682 6.26%
£500k - £1m 282 4.11%
£1m - £10m 177 1.94%
Over £10m 21 0.94%
Total 7,396 3.84%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 6,661 3.89%
ccni 537 7.46%
oscr 447 1.80%
Total 7,645 3.76%

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.
£338,297,000
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.
£49,855,000
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.
£37,158,611
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.
£30,951,955
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.
£26,850,000
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.
£23,246,384
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
£23,182,494
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.
£22,700,031
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.
£19,599,516
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.
£18,814,962

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
SACRED HEART PRE-SCHOOL [Charity number: 1097847]
We run a Pre-School for children aged Two years to Four years old.
£141,867
Newtownbutler Playgroup Limited [Charity number: NI102745]
We are a cross community Playgroup in a rural disadvantaged border area of Co Fermanagh where we provide the children of the local community with a happy, safe, child centred caring educational environment that is stimulating and challenging. Our doors are open to children from all communities regardless of their abilities or religious/cultural backgrounds. We are a registered charity and a member of the Early Years Organisation for young children and work along with Social Services and Education Authority-Western Region. We are based in a purpose built playgroup building in Newtownbutler Village which provides an excellent low cost education service to the local community. We open 5 days per week, offering 2 sessions daily from 9.15am - 11.45am and 12.15pm - 2.45pm. We currently have 50 families using our facilities which include one parent families, low income families and families that have been hit by unemployment in recent years. We are the only playgroup in this area, children would have to travel 12 miles round trip to find the nearest playgroup. For this age there is nothing else for them to do. Our playgroup offers all children a wide variety of activities appropriate to their stage of development.
£142,371
ST SEBASTIAN'S C OF E SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1091106]
We raise money for the St. Sebastian's Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Wokingham, Berkshire. We do this through a series of yearly events including the Summer Fayre, Christmas Bazaar, Sponsored Walks, Auction Evening, Light Parties, Book Sales, Cake Sales and other events. We work closely with the St. Sebastian's Church and the local community.
£11,023
Amcol Scotland Ltd [Charity number: SC039758]
In Scotland and elsewhere to make provision for child care, nursery and after school care for children of adults in full or part time education and thereby encourage adults into further education on a full or part time basis
£5,251,914
Treetops Playgroup [Charity number: SC002003]
The objects of the Group shall be to advance the education of pre-school children with the emphasis on play experience so that they may take an constructive place in the community and also to advance the education of their parents and other appropriate persons. In furtherance, but not otherwise, the Group shall seek to: (1) Provide safe and satisfying group play in which parents take part when appropriate. (2) Encourage other charitable activities through which parents may help the children.
£7,538
LAUNTON PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 278484]
Education/Training for local children including special needs.
£56,445
The Girls' Brigade Northern Ireland [Charity number: NI100405]
Girls' Brigade offers a programme of fun activities for girls, designed to educate, challenge and inspire along with Christian teaching that is relevant and meaningful to girls today. The Girls' Brigade Companies are run in local churches/missions. Companies meet once a week, from Sept to April/May each year. Girls are grouped into sections according to age: Explorers: 3-7 yrs (Pre-school - P4) Juniors: 8-10 yrs (P5 - P7) Seniors; 11-13 yrs (Yr 8 - yr 10) Brigaders: 14 yrs + (Yr 11 +) The GB is a safe caring, nurturing place where girls can: -find creative, and sporting talents, and enter competitions, -have fun in a safe & caring environment, -make lifelong friends, -build confidence & self esteem, -discover God and the relevance of the bible today, -develop practical skills & life skills, -escape from the pressures of school, -find a place where girls can be girls, -find a sense of belonging, -gain access to the Duke of Edinburgh's and other awards.
£792,956
STORRINGTON TODDLER GROUP [Charity number: 1029131]
Parent/Carer, Baby and Toddler group
£5,990
THE HAVEN (STAPLEFORD) [Charity number: 1156295]
Through our centre; the provision of a wide range of church activities including weekly prayer & worship, teaching groups and fellowship. Also through our centre, a range of community services, provided free, including Cafe with soft play area, after schools clubs, toddler clubs, seniors clubs, youth clubs, food bank, job centre, debt advice, community cinema, community choir.
£109,860
Buidheann Paisdean Inbhir Narann [Charity number: SC033397]
The aim of the association is the aim of CNSA, that is: To advance the education of pre-school children so that they may take a constructive place in the community, and in furtherance of this aim to provide safe and satisfying group play through the medium of the Gaelic language.
£1,642