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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.

2,170 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.08% 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 331 0.40%
£10k - £100k 1,213 1.87%
£100k - £250k 500 2.58%
£250k - £500k 59 0.65%
£500k - £1m 18 0.31%
£1m - £10m 2 0.03%
Over £10m 1 0.05%
Total 2,124 1.11%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 1,680 0.99%
oscr 250 0.98%
ccni 240 3.37%
Total 2,170 1.08%

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.
£11,330,740
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.
£1,660,082
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.
£1,136,407
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.
£933,147
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.
£911,047
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
£861,262
GINGERBREAD COTTAGE PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1087112]
The principal activity of the charity is the provision of childcare services primarily under statutory school age.
£815,502
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.
£735,150
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.
£725,419
RISING BROOK BAPTIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1136190]
We run various activities for all ages, from weekday cafe and playgroup through to Sunday worship services and children and youth programs. We also have various weekly and monthly activities for all ages where people can share life together. We have planted a church in Cannock. We support various projects overseas too. For more details on all the above please visit our website www.risingbrook.org
£673,418

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
LOWER HALSTOW MEMORIAL HALL [Charity number: 302789]
Playgroup, scouts, gardening club, short mat bowls, mother and toddler group, childrens and adults parties
£23,909
TREETOPS PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1195251]
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN WALES, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR NEEDS THROUGH HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE PROVISION.
BRAMBLEBROOK PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1167681]
A pre-school playgroup offering funded and non funded but affordable childcare for children in the local area. We operate from St John's Church Hall on Devonshire Drive, Mickleover.
£149,079
CRAWSHAWBOOTH PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1022561]
Crawshawbooth Pre-School is committed to providing quality care & education for children between the ages of 2 & 5 years.We aim to enhance the development & education of children under statutory school age in a parent involving, community based group.To provide a safe, secure & stimulating environment & to work within a framework which enables quality of opportunity for all children & families.
£108,774
HARRIETSHAM PLAYGROUP ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1021287]
Our Pre-School is based in the village of Harrietsham, in Kent and offers a service to families from the village, and surrounding area. between the ages of 1 and 5 years old.In May 2018 we were graded 'Good with outstanding' by Ofsted.
£79,713
FLEDGELINGS PLAYGROUP (DUNHAM-ON-TRENT) [Charity number: 1029441]
Pre-school Playgroup for 2 to 4 year olds.
£64,146
FATHER'S PLACE [Charity number: 1147137]
Sunday services in Wrexham open to the public; running a playgroup four days a week; running a parent and toddler group one day a week; pioneering and running a community cafe in the village of Rhos which provides opportunities for volunteers; regular meetings provided for youth; midweek meetings available weekly for church members.
£228,244
Muckamore Parish Development Association [Charity number: NI101010]
MUMS AND TOTS GROUP MEETS EVERY MONDAY MORNING SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH MEETS TWICE A MONTH YOUTH CLUB MEETS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER SCHOOLS CLUB BOWLING CLUB FOOTBALL GROUP EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT 3 DAY FESTIVAL HELD IN JULY SUMMER SCHEME HELD IN JULY
£66,922
CAVENDISH PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1030918]
Pre-school education for children aged 2- 4 years
£58,504
THE RIVERSIDE PLAYGROUP (TWICKENHAM) [Charity number: 1030715]
We are an early years pre-school that take children from 2 1/2 to school age.
£85,514

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024