Associations Charities
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Gateshead District Scout Council
Associations, Charity and VCS supportAn umbrella organisation which governs, manages, supports and develops Scouting in the Borough of Gateshead, east of the River Derwent. Gateshead Scouts operates an activity centre and boathouse in support of our members and the wider community.
UK Friends Of Herzog Hospital
Associations, HealthPromote and provide financial assistance for the Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem
Staffordshire County Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, HousingThe charity objectives are to enable girls to mature into confident, capable and caring women, who are able to make the most of their potential in career, home and personal life and be willing as citizens to contribute to their community and the wider world. Members of Girlguiding Staffordshire are encouraged to "learn by doing" through the "Guiding Method" which has five distinct elements.
1st Belton Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationProvide a range of activities for youngesters aged 4 years to 18 years. for more information look at www.scouts.org.uk
Eastbourne Blind Society
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfareAdvice/support for visually impaired people in Eastbourne and environs. Contract with ESCC. Close community working. Low Vision Support Worker encouraging confidence and independence. Home visiting. Wide range of social activities. Demonstration and sales of low vision aids and equipment. Vision awareness advice/training. Rehabilitation modules. Audio Books library. Volunteering opportunities.
The Friends Of Whitstable Healthcare
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthA Voluntary organisation which raises funds to provide additional services, amenities and equipment for the benefit and comfort of patients and staff. Services have been extended to support and care for patients in the community.
Manchester Buddhist Centre
Associations, Education, Health, ReligionManchester Buddhist Centre provides a place of peace in Manchester. We offer classes in meditation and Buddhism both for Buddhists and non-buddhists and, for those who ask for it, training for ordination. We welcome schools and community groups, having developed a reputation for excellence.
Buckinghamshire Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupScouting offers challenge and adventure to young people aged 6 - 25. We believe in helping our members fulfill their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves. We are working to make Scouting available to all in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes and we are passionate about what we do.
Shaheed Udham Singh Asian Community Centre Limited
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe centre provides services, access and premises to various organisations for meetings, conferences. Catering to the needs of faith groups, private parties and functions. Provides facilities for sport groups, art and cultural and social groups. We also provide help and guidance to various vulnerable groups on health and such issues.
The Gujarati Association, Wolverhampton
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Social careDay centre for elderley and the unemployed,Youth Club, Religious and Cultural programmes,educational and leisure courses,We are a faith-based community organisation that aims to promote, particularly but not exclusively, the general welfare and well-being of the Hindu Gujarati community in Wolverhampton.
Egerton Youth Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareEgerton Youth Club is a purpose-built leisure and sports facility that provides facilities for the young people of Knutsford and the surrounding area to meet and take part in sport, leisure and social activities.
1st Lavington Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary groupProviding scouting opportunities for young people living in or near the Lavingtons.
Friends Of The Yeatman Hospital
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthFund raising activities. Grants of money to The Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne, to improve hospital facilities and provide benefits to patients: redecoration, supplementary equipment and furniture, garden provision and maintenance, newspapers for patients, flowers, drinks machines, television services, supplementary therapies.
14th Vale Of Aylesbury Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary groupYoung persons activity group in a controlled environment. Religious, ethnic and gender tolerant
The Friends Of St Francis Katete Charitable Trust
Associations, Health, Social welfareThe Charity supports the sick and the poor mainly at St Francis Hospital, Katete in Zambia as well as other projects within the Eastern Province of Zambia
Tring Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesTring Community Centre provides a number of activities covering all ages for the local community. These include Pre School activities to over 50 groups. It has a number of halls for hire. Full details can be seen on our website
169 Bristol Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe activities of the Group reflect those laid down by the Scout Movement reflecting the training scheme for young people based on Policy Organisation and Rules and led by trained leaders.
The Guild Of The Royal Hospital Of St Bartholomew
Associations, HealthHelping St Bartholomew's Hospital by personal service and by the provision of such amenities for the patients and staff as would not be available for them under the NHS
Sussex MS Centre
Associations, HealthThe Sussex MS Treatment Centre provides therapies and support for those living with neurological conditions, principally multiple sclerosis
Friends Of Durham Cathedral
Associations, ReligionDurham Cathedral forms part of a world heritage site. The Friends were set up in 1933 solely to help to maintain and enhance the building and its setting; and over the last ten years grants totalling over -ú1,000,000 have been made, membership is open to all who appreciate the cathedral either as a place of worship or as an architectural gem, and donations and legacies are also welcomed.
Eastbourne District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe charity is part of the national and international scouting association operating in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The charity supports members of all ages by offering scouting activities. Membership is made up of children and young adults of scouting age within the area, plus ex-scouts who wish to still be involved with the movement.
Shrewsbury House Community Association Limited
Associations, Beneficiary groupWe are a community association managed by a board of trustees supplying a venue and supported activities for a number of local groups, including young children to the elderly, attending various activities to improve their quality of life.
Helping Herts
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportHelping Herts empowers and supports children and families in need by providing match funded sponsorship, connecting charities to new resources and raising the profile of charities and their clients across Hertfordshire. Fundraising, event management and grant giving.
The Guide Association - Leicestershire
Associations, Beneficiary groupProvide activities and support for all members of Girlguiding Leicestershire
Royal Tunbridge Wells District Scout Council
AssociationsPromote the aims of scouting in Tunbridge Wells.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many associations charities are there in the UK?
There are 10,993 registered associations charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the associations charities by income?
The National Autistic Society is the largest by latest reported annual income (£102.0m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of associations charities?
Associations charities reported a combined annual income of £1.1bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for associations charities?
Across all associations charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 89.2%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of associations charities?
Associations charities have an average annual income of £90k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.