Playgroup CC104¶
Playgroup is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Childcare category.
1,975 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.98% 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(play[- ]?(group|school)s?|mums (and|&) tots)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 259 | 0.34% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,039 | 1.52% |
| £100k - £250k | 545 | 2.63% |
| £250k - £500k | 68 | 0.69% |
| £500k - £1m | 19 | 0.31% |
| £1m - £10m | 3 | 0.04% |
| Over £10m | 1 | 0.05% |
| Total | 1,934 | 1.01% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 1,530 | 0.90% |
| ccni | 240 | 3.33% |
| oscr | 205 | 0.82% |
| Total | 1,975 | 0.98% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Early Years - the organisation for young children [Charity number: NI105832] In particular the 'Objects' section of the organisation's Articles further outlines the following activities linked with the specified purpose as including: to provide information, advice, support services and training to the beneficiaries; to support and develop projects, either alone or in partnership with statutory or voluntary organisations, which encourage the beneficiaries to understand and provide for the needs of children; to encourage, develop and support the formation of playgroups, parent and toddler groups, full daycare groups, crèches and other such groups; to encourage the study of the needs of children and to stimulate and educate the public interest in this and other related educational and social fields; to act as a representative for the beneficiaries in relation to government policies and legislation; to administer programmes of funding to support any or all of the charitable purposes of the Company; and to advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as the directors may, from time to time, decide in accordance with the law of charity. |
£10,966,399 |
| CHILDCARE AND BUSINESS CONSULTANCY SERVICES [Charity number: 1083895] CBCS acts as an umbrella organisation for voluntary run childcare. CBCS operates some childcare services direct - these include out of school care, playgroup provision and creche facilities - as well as a toy library service and payroll facilities for member childcare groups. |
£1,978,171 |
| Cala Integrated Services [Charity number: SC034553] To promote, maintain, improve and advance education and social developments of children, the parents, carers and families of such children and other appropriate persons with emphasis on play experience. To encourage study of the needs and problems of families and children (iii) To stimulate and educate the public interest in this and other relatea educational and social fields (iv) To encourage the formation, maintenance and development of playgroups, parent and toddler groups, under 5 groups, full day care and education schemes and to encourage appropriate parental involvement within these aforementioned groups including the services of home-visiting support and self help groups. |
£1,425,048 |
| The Eric Liddell Community [Charity number: SC003147] 2.1.1 To provide or assist in providing within an inclusive framework, a range of community, educational or welfare services, amenities or facilities for the benefit of. children, young people, elderly people, carers, the sick and disabled and other groupings within Edinburgh, throughout Scotland and when appropriate, internationally, which will include. meetings (including accommodation for community meetings, activities and other charitable services), day centres, playgroups, youth developments , individual or community care, counsel, advice, sport, entertainment, instruction or guidance and the provision of educational, social, health and wellbeing based opportunities, courses and such other services, amenities or facilities as may be required, whether provided by the Company or in co-operation with any other agencies. 2.1.2 The advancement of civic responsibility and community development, with particular emphasis upon volunteering, carrying out research and acting on the results of that research. 2.1.3 The advancement of the arts, culture and heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of the public through the preservation, restoration, maintenance and conservation of the buildings, land and moveables of historical, religious and cultural significance belonging to or on long lease to the Eric Liddell Community, including the stained glass windows and all Eric Liddell artefacts, memorabilia, photographs and letters. and 2.1.4 To raise the profile, understanding, recognition and celebration of Eric Liddell as one of our iconic figures and to promote, protect and develop his legacy in Scotland, UK and internationally. |
£1,058,823 |
| PETERBOROUGH ASYLUM AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (PARCA) [Charity number: 1152592] PROVISION OF GENERAL ACTIVITIES.INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS,MIGRANTS .SIGN POSTING AND REFERRAL WITH IMMIGRATION ISSUES, REPRESENTATION LOCAL AUTHORITYTRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICES DRUG, HIV SEMINARS,HEALTH PREVENTION AND EDUCATION AWARENESS IT & BASIC INFORMATION, ESOLSPORT LEISURE'S & RECREATIONAL,YOUTH CLUB, PLAY GROUP & TRIPS. |
£944,985 |
| Colin Neighbourhood Sure Start [Charity number: NI103284] Services on Offer: Health & Social Development scheme including: •Home visiting by Family Support Workers •Parenting programmes •Parent support groups •Baby massage •Infant yoga •Information workshops •Health promotion initiatives •Nurture programme •Cook it! •Family events •Story & Rhyme Time •Walking groups Speech, Language and Communication: •Early identification and assessment •Support for early years settings •Training workshops/courses for parents •Home visits •Links to specialist services Dads Work project including: •Dads & Kids Clubs •Cooking Class •Arts & crafts •Family events Driving Theory Media Class Community Midwife providing: •Ante/prenatal support •Breastfeeding support group •Bumps & Baby Class •Home visits Early Years services including: •Play Away crèche •A Way 2 Play: programmes for 2-3 Year Olds •Outreach crèche service •Daycare for training & education •Stay & Play sessions •Various playgroups •Transition programmes Additional Needs Support scheme providing: •Play & Development group •Social & Communication group •Sensory play •Parents support group •Disability awareness and promotion of inclusive practice |
£893,990 |
| GINGERBREAD COTTAGE PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1087112] The principal activity of the charity is the provision of childcare services primarily under statutory school age. |
£859,385 |
| Cala Direct Management Services [Charity number: SC034546] To promote, maintain, improve and advance education and social developments of children, the parents, carers and families of such children and other appropriate persons with emphasis on play experience. To encourage study of the needs and problems of families and children To stimulate and educate the public interest in this and other related educational and social fields To encourage the formation, maintenance and development of playgroups, parent and toddler groups, under 5 groups, full day care and education schemes and (v) to encourage appropriate parental involvement within these aforementioned groups including the services of home-visiting support and self help groups. |
£851,549 |
| Limavady Community Development Initiative LTD [Charity number: NI107433] The activities undertaken to achieve our purpose are delivered by the following projects: Our Recycle Project is an environmental project aimed to divert furniture from landfill, to promote reuse and recycling and prevent fly tipping by matching quality preloved furniture with the needs of our beneficiaries. Our Garden Centre Project is run as a partnership between LCDI and the Western Health & Social Care Trust, provides a day opportunity for adults with learning disabilities. Our wrap around school provision is a cross community after schools project providing wrap around out of school quality childcare for 24 children. Our Playgroup provides quality early years pre-school educational provision five mornings a week from 9-11.30am for 24 local children. Our family Centre provides a programme of work designed to support families develop their relationships and explore new opportunities to increase their health and wellbeing. Our flexicare project is a client led befriending service which supports older persons (65plus) remain in their own home for longer by addressing the issues of social isolation and loneliness. Our respite programme provides regular respite for local carers. Our Good Morning project delivers a daily telephone call to older people to ensure their continued connectivity to the local community. Our luncheon club meets three times per week to provide a nutritionally balanced meal with an additional social activity for local older residents. Our Advice Centres deliver independent generalist and debt specific support and guidance. Our Volunteer Centre provides developmental support to existing and new volunteers and their host organisation. Our E.Q.U.A.L project is an employment and training programme which provides developmental support for adults living with disability. |
£813,037 |
| LISTER STEPS LIMITED [Charity number: 1083268] Childcare services: day nursery, after school, breakfast club, playgroup, playschemes enabling parents to access employment, education or training. Lister Steps provides training for staff and opportunities for placements and voluntary work for students and members of the community. |
£776,221 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| MORTIMER PLAYGROUP ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 287072] Early years/pre-school provision/care for 2 yrs to 5 yrs. |
£114,730 |
| NaÝonra an tSlÚibhe Dhuibh [Charity number: NI106469] We provide a playgroup session full time 5 days a week, and summer activities also through the medium of Irish. |
£47,383 |
| TICKNALL UNDER FIVES [Charity number: 1020093] Parent and child stay and play group |
£620 |
| Wallyford Playgroup [Charity number: SC043440] The aim of the group is to advance the education and social development of pre-school children with the emphasis on the play experience, so that they take a constructive place in the community and also to advance the education of their parents and other appropriate persons. |
£34,479 |
| NEWSTEAD ROAD PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1047690] TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE IN A COMMUNITY BASED SETTING, PROVIDING QUALITY CARE & ATTENTION FOR THE CHILDREN WITH QUALIFIED STAFF & VOLUNTEER PARENT HELPERS. |
£97,000 |
| SYDERSTONE HAPPY FACES PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1050784] Happy Faces Playgroup offers childcare to up to 26 children per day Monday to Friday during school term time for ages 2 - 5 years in a rented room on the site of Blenheim Park Academy School in Norfolk Sessions run from 9.00am - 1.00pm. The playgroup provides funded early education for 2 year and 3-4 year olds |
£30,000 |
| WALTON PRE-SCHOOL GROUP [Charity number: 1048513] Playgroup |
£69,120 |
| Little Acorns Playgroup, Derrynoose [Charity number: NI101680] Little Acorns Playgroup was established in 2002 and was registered as a company in 2006. The playgroup provides a high quality, accessible childcare provision which promotes early education. During this time we have provided a key service to the local area and wider areas which extends to all including cross border and cross community groups. We aim to provide a stimulating learning environment where the children can be independent, experimental and active. We currently employ 3 members of staff who are dedicated to the day to day operations of the playgroup and who are fully committed to the visions and values of Early Years. There are 21 children registered within the setting aged from 3 to 4 years old. The playgroup is operated by a voluntary Management Committee and Board of Directors who act in accordance with the Memorandum and recognise the importance of development of children in preschool years. The Committee participates in Early Years training and have regular liaison with the Early Years Specialist. The playgroup encourages participation from potential future children’s families through the Management Committee; this promotes the setting as well as promoting an early interest in the needs of preschool children. The aim of the playgroup is to provide a safe, caring learning environment which enables children to enjoy learning and to develop self confidence. All children are cared for with equal concern regardless of race, religion, culture or means. Children with special requirements or needs are welcome. |
£70,623 |
| WASH COMMON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 264389] Provide facilities for Pre-School playgroup, Church Groups ,Social Dancing Whist ,Brownies, Model Railway Club Jumble sales, parties and Quizzes to raise money for charties |
£15,347 |
| LITTLE RASCALS PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1181400] Providing quality childcare at affordable prices to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age in a safe and stimulating environment. We aim to offer a child centred environment to meet the social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional needs of each child. |
£245,777 |
