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Employers For Childcare comprises a registered charity and a social enterprise

Our aim is to make it easier for parents with dependent children to get into work and to stay in work.

Our charity’s work includes providing an advice helpline and outreach service through our Family Benefits Advice Service. Our Social Enterprise business includes a childcare voucher administration service and High Rise, an indoor adventure centre in Lisburn. 100% of the profits from our social enterprise businesses are invested into our charity.

Family Benefits Advice Service

Our charity provides free, impartial and confidential advice to parents on the financial support available towards childcare costs.

Information Factsheets

Our library of advice & information factsheets contain a wealth of useful information for parents on childcare and work-related issues.

News and Insights

The latest news and insights for parents, employers and childcare professionals from Employers For Childcare.

High Rise

We run High Rise, a social enterprise family adventure centre in Lisburn featuring Clip ‘n Climb indoor climbing, soft play and sensory rooms. The centre is inclusive and accessible for those with additional needs. 100% of the profits from High Rise are invested in the work of our charity.

High Rise Website

Latest News & Insights

13th November 2025

Support for Health Costs in Northern Ireland now coming into line with rest of the UK.

From 1 December 2025, people in NI who receive Universal Credit and meet conditions will automatically qualify for free sight tests, dental treatment, and help with travel costs.

10th November 2025

Has your Child Benefit been stopped in error?

In recent weeks HMRC has been criticised for suspending payments of Child Benefit to over 23,000 parents who HMRC, incorrectly assume to have left the UK for more than eight weeks.

21st October 2025

Child Benefit – Parents experiencing long processing delays

New parents who have applied for Child Benefit are experiencing long wait times for their applications to be processed.

26th September 2025

What is the reason for the lack of support for adoptive families?

Three years after the Adoption and Children Act 2022, NI families say promised support is delayed, leaving adoptive parents still struggling for help.

18th September 2025

Should children be allowed to buy energy drinks?

A 12 week consultation on banning the sale of energy drinks to children has begun with the Health Secretary Wes Streeting stating that most parents would welcome a ban.

18th September 2025

NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme

There are more childcare providers than ever helping parents reduce their childcare costs through the NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme

18th September 2025

Best Start in Life – New UK Government Information Website

The UK Government has recently launched a new website to help families access early education and childcare support.

9th September 2025

Comparing childcare support between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

A cross-border look at childcare support in Northern Ireland vs the Republic of Ireland, exploring key differences, schemes, and family impacts.