Eequ Blog: guides for starting, running and growing your club

Eequ is a UK booking and payments platform for children’s clubs, classes, holiday camps and wraparound care. Providers use Eequ to take bookings, get paid, accept childcare payments and reach local families. On the Eequ blog, we share practical guides on setting up, running and growing an activity business, and insights on the future of children’s learning and activities.

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Why Parents Choose One Kids Club Over Another

What makes parents choose one kids club over another, from photos and descriptions to pricing and reviews, and what to change on your listing today.

Written by: Angelina Alfonso
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How to Set Up Wraparound Childcare in 2026

Councils need 8am to 6pm childcare at every primary school. How activity clubs can set up wraparound care in 2026, and where the funding sits now.

Written by: Lakshita Jetti
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How to Handle Walk-ins as a Sports Club Provider

Walk-ins can throw off your team numbers and session plans. Here's how sports clubs can welcome them safely and turn them into regular bookers.

Written by: Ross Mackenzie
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The Activity Provider's Guide to Choosing a Booking System in 2026

Are you spending more time on admin than on actually running your activity sessions? That's a red flag, and it's actually costing you money. A good booking system cuts your costs and gives you back the time to do what you set up your business to do. This guide walks you through what to consider before you commit to a system.

Written by: Sarah Fowler
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How to accept tax-free childcare and childcare vouchers as a provider

If you run an activity or childcare provision, registering to accept government childcare funding is one of the most effective ways to improve accessibility. Families using these schemes have a budget set aside specifically for childcare, and if you're set up to accept it, you become an easier choice.

Written by: Sarah Fowler
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How to Register as Self-Employed When You Run a Kids Club in 2026

If you've started taking money for a kids club, a forest school, or an after school activity, even if it's just a few families paying you by bank transfer, HMRC usually considers that self-employment income. If you're trading, HMRC needs to know about it.

Written by: Sarah Fowler
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How to Manage Bookings for Kids Clubs in 2026

Managing bookings for a kids club often starts simple but becomes harder as you grow. This article explores common challenges, how systems evolve, and what to look for in payments, registers and communication.

Written by: Sarah Fowler
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Wraparound childcare explained: what parents need to know in 2026

The government has just committed to one of the biggest shake-ups in school-age childcare in years. If you're a parent trying to make a standard working day fit around the school day, this one actually matters. Here's what it means in practice.

Written by: Sarah Fowler
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HAF Booking System: How to Manage Afterschool, Holiday & Multi-Sports Clubs with Council Funding

Running a HAF-funded club comes with a mission: making enriching activities accessible to children who need them most. But delivering great experiences is only half the job. Behind the scenes, there’s admin, eligibility tracking, reporting requirements, and the need to show impact. That’s where the right HAF booking system comes in.

Written by: Anubrota Biswas