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The Stonyhurst Association
Associations, Religion, Social welfareThe objects of the Stonyhurst Association are: "to unite and associate past and present pupils and friends of Stonyhurst in the carrying on, promotion, advancement or support of all or any of the following charitable purposes the advancement of education and of the Roman Catholic religion, the relief of poverty, relief and prevention of sickness, disease and physical or mental disability".
Southwark District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupAs Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. The Southwark District Scout Council supports Explorer Units and the Scout Groups across the London Borough of Southwark to encourage the young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, we support our members by providing the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to suceed.
Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre (south Yorkshire) Limited
Associations, HealthWe are a self-funding, self-help charity providing a variety of therapies, information and support to people living with MS and other neurological complaints, their famiies and carers. Our aim is to help members retain mobility and independence following diagnosis of their illness.
Winchester District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe objectives of the district are as a unit of the Scout Association. The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities.
Chester And District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupSupporting Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units in the Chester District in the delivery of the youth programme of the Scout Association (incorporated by Royal Charter)
North Wales Freemasons Charity
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe object of the Charity be the advancement of Masonic and Non-Masonic Charities, including but not restricted to, medical research, care for vulnerable people, hospices, youth opportunities, and other appropriate worthwhile causes.
Letchworth And Baldock District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe Charity fosters the aims of The Scout Association to help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as Members of their local, national and international communities. The Scouting method is to give young people the opportunity to 'learn by doing' in partnership with adults.
The Outhouse
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, HealthOuthouse East supports the delivery of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of Essex and East Anglia. Offering services around information and support for LGBT people. Operating a counselling service and social groups. We also operate an LGBT community hub in Colchester, which has a cafe, meeting room and large library.
St Luke's (maidstone) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary groupProvides training and activities for young people aged 6 years to 14 years by providing a balanced programme of activities to meet the needs of today.
Friends Of Bath Abbey
Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionPromotion of interest in the history, fabric, and ornaments of Bath Abbey, and collection of monies by subscription, donations, legacies, and events to enable grants to be made towards the cost of building works, refurbishments, replacements, and additions, as approved by the Parochial Church Council.
Mid Glamorgan Area Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupTHE PURPOSE OF SCOUTING IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIALS, AS INDIVIDUALS, AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES.
Bradford Inclusive Disability Service
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social careBradford Inclusive Disability Service provides a specialist toy & resource service to assist in the development of children with disabilities. Interesting weekly theme days/events for users are organised, including an extensive summer holiday and school breaks scheme. , Social skills group from 5 to 18, Adult social group and a carers support group.
Dorset County Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe training of young people. Mission statement:Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Friends Of Children In Romania
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe charity relieves poverty and sickness, educates and preserves health for Romanian children and adults. The charity cares for orphaned or discarded children. They live as families in three houses with Romanian "mothers" giving them love and security. They are brought up as Romanian families and educated to the very best of their abilities. They remain at least until adulthood. They are cherishe
Friends Of Oystermouth Castle
Associations, Education, HeritageOystermouth Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade 1 Listed Building. Access and presentation is supervised by this charity which promotes the history and heritage of the site to visitors and provides a venue for many school, college and university students. The castle hosts Medieval Re-enactments and Living History Societies which recreate aspects of life during the Middle Ages.
The Guide Association Oxfordshire County
Associations, Beneficiary groupA huge number of varied activities are provided to all young members who follow the guiding programme at unit, district, division or county level. The emphasis is on teamwork, caring for the individual and decision making.
Cumbria County Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe purpose of Scouting is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. It does this through an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training based on the Scout Promise and Law.
Margate Unit 235 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupThis is a youth organisation taking in children from the ages of 10-18 and giving them training in the ethos of the Royal Navy and its traditions. The youngsters are encouraged to take part in the local community and to help others - we aim to keep our charges safe and secure and equip them for modern life and responsible adulthood.
Young Men's Christian Association Neath Branch
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEstablished in 1875, YMCA Neath is a non profit making charitable association serving the people of the Neath North Ward and surrounding areas.A community based organisation providing a wide range of educational, sporting and recreational activities for children, young people and adults in our local and neighbouring communities.
Guide Association Buckinghamshire
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportGIRLGUIDING ENABLES GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN TO FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL AND TAKE AN ACTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE ROLE IN SOCIETY, THROUGH A STIMULATING AND ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES DELIVERED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEER LEADERS.OUR VISION IS TO BE RECOGNISED AS THE LEADING ORGANISATION FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN.
Amersham Museum Limited
Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageThe object of the charity is to advance public education in relation to the history of Amersham and the surrounding area, principally by the operation of a museum.The charity owns the Amersham Museum which is situated at 49 and 51 High Street, Amersham, Bucks. It is open from Easter to the end of October.
Hemel Hempstead District Scout Council
Associations, Charity and VCS supportWe are part of The Scout Association and work to support Scout Groups in Hemel Hempstead. This includes the recruitment and training of adult volunteers and leaders; plus organising activities for young members; and supporting local Scout Groups in following the programme of The Scout Association.
Bell Green Community Association
Associations, LeisurePromote the well being of the community resident in Bell Green neighbourhood. By associating the said community and local authorities, volentary and other voluntary organisations in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the community. To co-man
Wharfedale District Scout Council
AssociationsWharfedale District Scout Council administers the rules of the Scout Association for the Scout Groups in the following communities in Wharfedale - Addingham/Ilkley/Ben Rhydding/Burley/Menston and Otley. [The first 5 named are in Bradford MDC area & Otley is in Leeds CC area]. It also manages the Curly Hill Activity Centre and has oversight of the Reva Water Activity Centre.
Leeds County Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary groupGirlguiding Leeds is a voluntary organisation providing activities to promote the education of girls and young women to help them develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their Community and wider world.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many associations charities are there in the UK?
There are 9,918 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 £972.0m 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 89.8%. 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 £95k. 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.