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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.

1,753 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.86% 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 222 0.31%
£10k - £100k 745 1.06%
£100k - £250k 629 2.79%
£250k - £500k 102 0.92%
£500k - £1m 28 0.40%
£1m - £10m 4 0.04%
Over £10m 1 0.04%
Total 1,731 0.89%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 1,364 0.79%
ccni 222 3.17%
oscr 167 0.67%
Total 1,753 0.86%

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.
£12,734,430
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.
£2,482,681
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.
£1,595,169
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
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.
£1,032,014
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
£982,376
GINGERBREAD COTTAGE PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1087112]
The principal activity of the charity is the provision of childcare services primarily under statutory school age.
£947,113
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
£941,810
ALLSORTS PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1042520]
We provide preschool and out of school care
£861,576
Woodbridge Community Playgroups [Charity number: 1000832]
We are a Playgroup which provides professional childcare for 2-11 year olds.
£858,303

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
ROSS PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP [Charity number: 1107111]
Non Profit making Registered Nursery providing reasonably priced preschool education to children aged from 2 years to school age who live in the area of Ross on Wye and District. Established in 1970 and run by caring and experienced people.
£125,708
Carmel Playgroup [Charity number: 1177864]
CARMEL PLAYGROUP AND TODDLER GROUP HELP PROVIDE CHILDCARE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2 AND 4 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE CURRICULUM . THE GROUP CAN HAVE UP TO x24 CHILDREN PER SESSION . 5 DAYS A WEEK DURING TERM TIME. THE GROUP IS STAFFED ACCORDING TO CIW REQUIREMENTS.
£107,831
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.
£237,920
BADDELEY GREEN PLAYGROUP AND TODDLER GROUP [Charity number: 1036091]
We are a Preschool providing a safe and happy environment for the under 4's
£89,258
DONCASTER AND DISTRICT DEAF SOCIETY [Charity number: 504774]
Doncaster Deaf Society serves and provides a centralised, safe base meeting point of social contact for wellbeing. Services cover BSL Advocacy, Advice & Information to the Doncaster Deaf Community Borough-wide and the provision of five BSL Groups who organise a range of activities & day/weekend trip from early years-elderly: OAP Club, Social Club, Happy Hands Playgroup, Leisure Club & Drama Group.
£16,780
TIMTIN PLAYGROUP & KIDS CLUB [Charity number: 1209199]
Registered childcare for children aged 6 months to 11 years. Includes breakfast club and afterschool club and playgroup during term time and holiday club during school holidays. Providing a variety of activities in line with guidance from the EYFS, Ofsted and other professional bodies including craft, outdoor play, trips, literacy, numeracy within a play based curriculum.
£1,005
Rainbow Child and Family Centre [Charity number: NI103745]
Rainbow Community Playgroup was established in October 1985 by the local residents of Galliagh. In 2002 we received funding to build a purpose built facility to expand our service to meet the local need. We started an after-schools and summer scheme programmes and changed our name to reflect the diversities of services to Rainbow Child and Family Centre. Throughout the years we have developed our services to include parenting workshops, taster sessions for 12 to 16 year old and increased volunteer development by becoming a millennium volunteer delivery partner. Rainbow Child and Family Centre Ltd is a well-established project that has undergone considerable development over recent years. We acquired land adjacent to our existing centre and secured funding from Department of Social Development to build an extension to our building. Our services include an after school and school holiday’s childcare facility, a full summer scheme programme, playgroup provision, a 3 year old programme, parent and toddler, range of services such as: training for local Early Years providers and our parents, a mental health awareness programme for young people, a weekly slimming and wellbeing club, homework club. Our extension was completed February 2015 providing a much needed community hub / space. We have doubled our available space which allows us to work in partnership with local residents and groups. We can now offer a wide range of new activities, programmes and services for all children, young people, elderly and families’ living in the area, ensuring the Rainbow Child and Family Centre becomes an utilised community hub / space. We are situated in the Shantallow west area which is within the top 10% most, deprived Super Output Areas in Northern Ireland.
£482,093
Boho Community Association [Charity number: NI103915]
Boho Community Association was established in 1992 in the rural community of townlands centered on the boho area, with members of association being drawn from throughout the community living in this area. The most significant work of the association has been acquiring a site and securing the funds to convert a disused national school into a purpose built community facility including a multi purpose hall and playgroup area, known as boho community centre. This centre opened in 1999 and since then has been very well used by members of the local community and visitors to the area for a range of education, social and recreational activities. The group also in recent years secured funds form the DSD moderisation scheme to modernize the community centre by adding a kitchen and activity/meeting room. Many activities are organised by the association, linking with other statutory organisations and voluntary organisations such as Boho Heritage Association, Boho Womens Group and Bo-peeps Playgroup.
£24,126
ST JOHNS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP (CARLTON) [Charity number: 1040402]
St John's is a charity based pre-school and playgroup for children aged two to four. We are currently licensed for 26 children.
£113,679
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.
£788,753