Children priced out of after-school clubs as costs hit £570 a year

Four in ten parents say they can no longer afford after-school activities, with average costs reaching £570 annually leaving many feeling guilty Parents can no longer afford to send their children to after school clubs (Image: PinPep)

Four in ten parents have been priced out of sending their children to after-school clubs. A survey of 1,000 mums and dads with children aged eight to sixteen discovered that those who do use after-school clubs or extracurricular activities have forked out an average of £570 over the past twelve months.

Clubs missed out on include a range of sports activities and the performing arts, including theatre and music. Trips away, subscription fees, and equipment their child might need are among the costs families struggle to afford. This has left 44%