The organisation launched in April 2003. The rapid expansion was made possible by an investment from Futurebuilders, a Government-funded loan scheme to help the voluntary sector deliver more public services.
As well as a wide range of activities the clubs offer an IT program, Schoolfriend, which assists children with literacy and numeracy. An evaluation of the scheme by the Institute of Education at the University of London last year found that the children had made significant gains in maths and reading.
Co-founder Amanda Argent puts Cats Club's success down to market research and its ability to tailor the basic club model to parents' and children's needs.
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