What is Calcora?
Calcora is an independent website providing free, clear calculators for UK families. Our tools are designed to help parents and families understand their finances quickly, without jargon or complexity.
Our purpose
UK family finances can be complicated. Government schemes, tax rules, and benefit entitlements are often difficult to navigate. Calcora aims to make the most common calculations simple and accessible — so you can get an answer in seconds rather than spending an hour on GOV.UK.
We do not give financial advice. Our calculators are for guidance only, based on publicly available UK government rules. For official eligibility decisions, always refer to GOV.UK.
Independence
Calcora is entirely independent. We are not affiliated with HMRC, GOV.UK, or any government body. We are not affiliated with any financial product or service provider. There are no sponsored results or paid placements on this site.
Our tools
Our first calculator covers the UK Tax-Free Childcare scheme. More tools are in development, covering areas including free childcare hours, Child Benefit, nursery costs, and family budgeting.
Accuracy
We make every effort to keep our calculators accurate and up to date with current UK government rules. However, rules can change and individual circumstances vary. Always verify important financial decisions using official guidance at GOV.UK.
Contact
Calcora is a small independent project. If you spot an error or have a suggestion, we welcome feedback.