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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.

7,552 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.71% 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 1,137 1.60%
£10k - £100k 2,485 3.53%
£100k - £250k 2,475 10.97%
£250k - £500k 718 6.45%
£500k - £1m 308 4.41%
£1m - £10m 180 1.96%
Over £10m 23 1.02%
Total 7,326 3.78%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 6,593 3.84%
ccni 516 7.36%
oscr 443 1.77%
Total 7,552 3.71%

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
YMCA Chiltern Group [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
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
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.
£22,616,296
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.
£19,839,604
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
£19,755,155
WYCLIFFE COLLEGE (INCORPORATED) [Charity number: 311714]
The Charity principally provides education in Stonehouse to boys and girls from the ages of 2 - 18 in its two schools, the Preparatory School, including a Nursery department, and the Senior School; it also runs holiday courses for British and overseas students.
£18,005,941

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
SWINDON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS [Charity number: 1067061]
Girls and boys artistic gymnastics, plus pre-school and adult gymnastics, affiliated to British Gymnastics.
£340,170
PRESTON PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED [Charity number: 1150841]
A Pre-School offering early years education for 2 - 4 year olds
£143,079
NORTH DUFFIELD UNDER FIVES [Charity number: 1045432]
North Duffield Under Fives is a registered charity and is also registered with Ofsted and the Early Years Alliance. The preschool provides education and care for the children of North Duffield and its surrounding area prior to the commencement of school.
£129,001
All Saints Preschool Leatherhead [Charity number: 1021414]
We are a pre-school childrens playgroup. The objects of the organisation are to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.
£244,495
Craiglockhart Mother & Toddler Group [Charity number: SC017306]
Aims and Objects:- To provide in the interests of social welfare a good environment for babies and children up to the age for five by providing mothers of such children means of alleviation of stress by mutual support where such support is not readily available from within the community and by providing play facilities for the children in which the mothers can participate as will improve the physical and intellectual development of the children and strengthen the relationship between mother and child.
PERFECT COVENANT FAMILY CHURCH [Charity number: 1130782]
HOLDING REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES.YOUTH AND TODDLER/MOTHER SUPPORT.PROMOTE THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL ENRICHMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.MENTORING AND COUNSELING OF FAMILIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE, CHILDCARE FACILITIES. SUPPLY OF AID TO AFRICA AND OTHER AFFECTED COUNTRIES.
£24,049
HENLEY PRE-SCHOOL [Charity number: 1202016]
Henley pre-school provides pre-school care and education for children from 2 years to statutory school age. The pre-school uses the EYFS and Birth to Five Matters to provide a carefully planned curriculum based on their interests and their individual needs.
£112,602
EPSOM METHODIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1127787]
Provide public acts of worship/sacred space for church members/non-membersTeach Christianity in sermons/courses/small groupsVisit sick/bereavedPromote Christianity in events/servicesProvide youth/senior citizen/women clubs with Christian ethosPromote mission of church in activities for older people/parent/toddler groupsSupport charities in the UK/overseas financially/with prayer
£861,441
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN, MOULSHAM, IN THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD [Charity number: 1215565]
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visitation of the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for all ages, including a community cafe and a toddler group
KIRKLEATHAM HALL SCHOOL CHARITY [Charity number: 1039051]
Special Needs School for 192 full time pupils, plus a nursery with 13 part time pupils, with severe and profound learning difficulties and disabilities. Catchment area of Redcar/Marske/Dormanstown/Grangetown/Eston/South Bank/Normanby in the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland.
£570