Kings Heath Community Centre Playgroup
Charity 1063876
https://www.facebook.com/groups/837859779639227/
Overview
Summary
Kings Heath Community Centre Playgroup appears to operate as a neighbourhood-based early-years support space rather than solely a child activity provider. Its model combines play-based development for children aged 0–5 with informal support for parents and carers, using shared facilities and group participation to strengthen family capacity. The stated inclusion of people with disabilities suggests an intention to make this early-years community space accessible, although the practical form of that inclusion is not yet clear.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Brandwood and Kings Heath
Confidence: medium
Birmingham City Council identifies Kings Heath Community Centre as a venue within the Brandwood and Kings Heath ward. The charity's stated activity is for young children and parents/carers 'in our community', supporting a neighbourhood-scale interpretation. However, the available evidence does not independently confirm that sessions are currently being delivered at this venue.
- Charity Commission register, KINGS HEATH COMMUNITY CENTRE PLAYGROUP (charity 1063876)
The registered charity gives its address as Kings Heath Community Centre and describes providing play-based activities for children aged 0–5 and their parents/carers. - Birmingham City Council, Councillor Lisa Trickett contact page
The Council identifies Kings Heath Community Centre as a venue within the Brandwood and Kings Heath ward.
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission entry gives a current service description and a Kings Heath Community Centre address, but it does not explicitly confirm the location, timetable or current delivery status of playgroup sessions.
- The charity reported £0 income and £0 expenditure for the financial year ending 31 July 2025. This creates uncertainty about the scale of current activity, although the charity remains registered and its reporting is up to date.
- No evidence was found of additional delivery sites, outreach activity, or partnerships that materially extend this charity's operational reach beyond Kings Heath.
- The current Kings Heath Community Centre website evidences that the venue is active and locally focused, but it does not clearly identify this separately registered charity as a current regular group; it was therefore not treated as direct evidence of the playgroup's present delivery.
Additional evidence needed
- A current session timetable, booking page, or official social-media post from the playgroup confirming whether it is operating and where sessions take place.
- The charity's latest annual return or trustee report explaining its current operational status and any delivery locations.
- Confirmation from Kings Heath Community Centre of whether Kings Heath Community Centre Playgroup currently uses the venue and whether it operates at any other site.
Areas of work
- Amateur Sport
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Education/training
Who they help
- Children/young People
- People With Disabilities
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Human Resources
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Early-years provision is paired with parent capability-building
The organisation appears to treat children’s development and parents’ understanding of children’s needs as connected outcomes. Play activities may therefore function both as early learning and as a setting in which carers gain confidence, ideas and peer support.
Why it matters
This suggests the playgroup’s value may extend beyond the children attending. It may be an early, low-threshold point of support for families before they need more formal services.
Show evidence
“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.”
Source:Charity Commission“We provide a range of play based activities for children aged 0-5 and their parents/carers.”
Source:Organisation
The shared space may be as important as the programmed activity
The organisation appears to use a physical community setting to create repeated contact between families with young children, rather than delivering activities as isolated sessions.
Why it matters
This points to a potential role in reducing isolation among parents and carers and building informal local networks, though those outcomes are not directly evidenced.
Show evidence
“We aim to provide a space for families with young children to get together.”
Source:Organisation“Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.”
Source:Charity Commission
Its formal classification suggests a broader offer than a conventional playgroup
The stated activities span education, arts, culture and amateur sport, indicating that play may be understood as varied developmental participation rather than narrowly childcare or preschool preparation.
Why it matters
This may make the organisation a useful connective point for partners seeking inclusive, non-clinical ways to support young children’s development.
Show evidence
“Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport.”
Source:Charity Commission“Children/young People, People With Disabilities.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether the playgroup provides tailored support or accessibility adjustments for children or carers with disabilities.
- Whether families mainly attend for developmental activities, social connection, practical parental support, or a combination of these.
- Which other early-years, health, family-support or community organisations it connects with.
Remaining uncertainties
- Session schedules, activity descriptions and attendance patterns.
- Information on accessibility, referrals, partnerships and parent or carer feedback.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
We provide a range of play based activities for children aged 0-5 and their parents/carers. We aim to enhance opportunities for the early education and development of young children in our community, and to provide a space for families with young children to get together.
Charity objects
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