--- title: "Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years — check charity number 295981 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 295981. Education/training charity based in 4 Beaconsfield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/professional-association-for-childcare-and-early-years retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:22:54.963Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years is a registered charity (number 295981) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £3,136,850 (year ending 2024-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years? Registered charity number 295981 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 4 Beaconsfield Road Latest income (year ending 2024-03-31) £3,136,850 ## What does Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years do? The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) is a standard-setting organisation. We promote best practice and support childcare professionals to deliver high standards of care and learning. Since 1977 we have provided high quality support to our members and worked with government, local authorities and others to raise standards. ## What causes is Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=professional-association-for-childcare-and-early-years&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years a legitimate charity? Yes. Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 295981) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years's charity number? Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years's charity number is 295981. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 295981? Search 295981 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years do? The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) is a standard-setting organisation. We promote best practice and support childcare professionals to deliver high standards of care and learning. Since 1977 we have provided high quality support to our members and worked with government, local authorities and others to raise standards. Does Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years? Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/295981).