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Playgroup CC104

Playgroup is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Childcare category.

1,821 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.90% 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 223 0.31%
£10k - £100k 859 1.23%
£100k - £250k 582 2.64%
£250k - £500k 90 0.83%
£500k - £1m 27 0.40%
£1m - £10m 5 0.06%
Over £10m 1 0.05%
Total 1,787 0.93%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 1,416 0.83%
ccni 233 3.24%
oscr 172 0.69%
Total 1,821 0.90%

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.
£11,554,279
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.
£2,161,431
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.
£1,481,345
FLEDGELINGS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1044563]
Provision of Pre-school childcare and education in-line with and upto and beyond Govenrment minimum standards and requirements.
£1,436,190
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.
£1,427,721
SCOTBY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1043062]
Provision of pre-school education.
£1,010,461
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
£893,882
FIRTHMOOR AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1144955]
Our charity was set up by local residents in September 1977; the aim of the charity is to enhance the lives of local residents. The charity owns and runs Firthmoor Community Centre which houses several services, including a Nursery, Cafe, Playgroup, Games Area and a Dental Clinic. The charity also supports services such as a credit union, citizens advice, childcare services and a local food bank
£888,377
BEIGHTON BIZZY BEE PLAYGROUPS LIMITED [Charity number: 1102975]
We are a non-profit making charitable company limited by guarantee. We provide good quality affordable childcare for local families enabling them to access work and training. We also direct parents to child development and other services in the local area.
£858,678
DELAWARE PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1042339]
We are fortunate to have large spacious premises where children have ample space to play and explore. We have a permanently equipped classroom with high quality of facilities for all children. We have the opportunity to play outside all year round and have extensive resources and equipment to vary and maintain the interests of our children so that they develop in all areas of the curriculum
£808,956

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
SCONCE HILLS PRE- SCHOOL PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1040604]
Caring for children aged 2 - under 5 years. Conforming to Ofsted regulations. Offering a wide range of play activities and learning opportunities using the Early Years Foundation Stage document.
£74,775
FOULSHAM AND BINTREE BABY TODDLER AND PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1044566]
We are rural community playgroup who are passionate about child development. We work closely with our family's and celebrate diversity within staff and the family that attend. We supply learning through play activity's that are tailored to the individual child. We accept children from 2 years old and can cater for all needs, and accept all government funding.
£63,739
CEFN MAWR PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1191489]
Cefn Mawr Playgroup is a Friendly secure caring and stimulating environment Weare registered for up to nineteen children from ages two to four years of ageThe care is a daytime provision between nine am to three pm five days a weekCefn Mawr Playgroup is under a CIO but the day to day running is run by the personsin charge Suzanne Pugh and Sarah Jackson
£120,141
HILTON MUMS AND TOTS [Charity number: 1053672]
We provide a safe environment for children to learn, play and complete a weekly craft project. We also provide an opportunity for parent, grandparent and carers to meet and socialise.
£700
HOLY TRINITY PLAYGROUP (ASHBY DE-LA-ZOUCH) [Charity number: 1039542]
Holy Trinity Playgroup is an Ofsted Registered pre-school playgroup (Ofsted No 226211), operating from Holy Trinity Church Hall, Ashby de la Zouch. We aim to provide education and training for children aged 2 years up to school age from the local area in a welcoming and stimulating environment. There is mix of government funded and fee paying children.
£191,223
TALKING HANDS DEAF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE [Charity number: 1162130]
Talking Hands operates as an national Wales charity and deliver activities with Deaf children, young people & their families and Deaf families includes Signs and Rhymes toddlers group, play group and youth club up to 25 years of ages.This includes regional activities, programmes of sessional and projects activities across Wales and building our provision with Children, Youth and families.
£16,902
ST GEORGES PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1061202]
Pre-school education learning through play
£87,759
PARK HALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1058425]
for adults we provide educational, social and recreational opportunities for the local and wider community, increasing and updating skills/educational achievements, removing social isolation and providing a physically and intellectually stimulating environment. We offer children the opportunity to learn through play through our Playgroup, which caters for young children aged 2 1/2 years to 5 years
£37,533
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1038847]
Care and Education of children under five years old.
£113,190
PENCOMBE UNDER FIVES [Charity number: 1037961]
We are a rural playgroup that provides childcare for under fives.
£48,919