Associations Charities
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Cardiff Young Men's Christian Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureTo tackle the issues of social young people in the most needed areas of Cardiff. To continue to evolve and adapt our services to meet the needs of the local community and aim to provide high quality services in specialist areas: Personal & Social Development; Health & Fitness; Drug/Alcohol Awareness & Avoidance and Education & Training.
Friends Of Ezra
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportFundraising from individuals and organisations to enable the charity to have funds to make donations in accordance with its' objectives.
Friends Of Bennerley Viaduct
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe Friends carry out conservation and improvement on and around the Grade II* listed Bennerley Viaduct on the Derbyshire-Nottinghamshire border. We inform the public through guided walks, talks, publications, exhibitions, outreach activities, social media and a website. Our work with schools delivers learning about local heritage. We raise funds for conservation and improved access to the site.
St Peter's Community Partnership
Associations, Economic and community development, EducationSt Peter's Community Partnership is a community organisation based in the St Peter's ward of Ashton-under-Lyne. Our charitable activities include initiatives focused around early learning, preventative education, adult learning, community development and early intervention.
International Friends Of The International Lyric Art Festival
Arts, AssociationsThe charity's objective is the promotion to the public generally of the arts and particularly music.
Weymouth West Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationThe provision of activities within a safe environment to promote the spritual, intelectual and physical growth of boys and girls aged 6 to 16 years of age.
Birmingham Irish Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareBirmingham Irish Association enhances the lives of thousands of people throughout Birmingham by providing quality advice and support services. BIA provides help with health issues, family support, tackling social isolation, bereavement, befriending and to promote Irish culture and heritage
Lee-On-The-Solent Community Association
Associations, LeisureThe objects of the association include the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants of Lee-on-the-Solent and the neighbourhood, to advance education and provide facilities for recreation and leisure for the benefit of the residents.
Friends Of Galanta
Associations, ReligionThe advancement of the Jewish Religion.
Space4autism
Associations, Beneficiary groupSPACE4AUTISM IS RUN BY A QUALIFIED STAFF TEAM/ PARENTS/CARERS FOR A PLACE TO MEET PEOPLE AND SHARE EXPERIENCES AND KNOWLEDGE. WE OFFER OVER 3000 ACTIVITIES PER YEAR FROM SOCIAL CLUBS TO A FULL TRAINING PROGRAMMEWE HAVE SERVICES FOR ANY AGE AND ABILITYWE OPERATE FROM OUR HQ IN MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE.
Teckels Animal Sanctuaries
Associations, HealthOur objects are the welfare & rehoming of animals given to our care.
Avon County Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupScouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Great Parndon Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Great Parndon and the surrounding neighbourhood by associating together the said inhabitants, local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure activities.
Doncaster Young Men's Christian Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentYMCA Doncaster provides places and programmes where all young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive. Our principal activity is in the provision of accommodation and related services for young people between the ages of 18 and 25.We also provide community activities, meeting space for other organisations and volunteering opportunities for local people.
Wycliffe Baptist Church
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionWycliffe Baptist Church aims to promote the Christian faith in east Reading, where its buildings are located, and more widely throughout the UK and internationally. As an integral part of this, it aims to provide resources for the benefit of the community locally through organising a range of appropriate activities and by the provision of facilities for community activities.
St Minver Community Hub CIO
Associations, LeisureThe raising of funds and the use of those funds to provide facilities and assistance to the residents of the St Minver Parishes to improve their quality of life. In particular to provide and then run a Community Hub for existing and additional local groups including Guides, Scouts and Football Club but also having space and facilities for many other groups and activities
The Friends Of St Davids Cathedral
Associations, ReligionTo support and assist the Dean & Chapter of St Davids Cathedral in the maintenance of St Davids Cathedral.
Friends Of Shekel Hakodesh Limited
Associations, Religion, Social welfareadvancement of the orthodox Jewish faith, orthodox Jewish religious education, and the relief of poverty in the orthodox Jewish community
Cfi Charitable Trust
Associations, Social welfareThe charity publishes material, arranges meetings,tours and conferences, and provides financial help to further its objects, namely the educationof the public concerning Israel and its citizens, the reliefof poor and needy people inIsrael or who are seeking to emigrate to that country, the advancement of education over what the Bible has to say about Israel, the advancement of the Christian faith.
Israeli Scouts Western Europe
Associations, Beneficiary groupEducational activities for children and young adults to strengthen the connection to their local, national and international communities and identity.
League Of Friends Of The Princess Royal Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, LeisureThe charity runs a shop in the Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath and raises funds with other activities such as Golf days /street collections
Highcliffe Community Association
Associations, LeisureThe objectives of Highcliffe Community Association CIO are to promote recreation and leisure time activities for the inhabitants of Highcliffe and the surrounding area of East Dorset and The New Forest.
East Wavertree And Childwall Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTennis (juniors, seniors, vets, teams, coaching), Crown Green Bowling, Ballet, Whist, Bridge, Indoor Bowls, Table Tennis, Polling Station.
UK Friends Of The Mustique Charitable Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS supportThe Charity raises funds by donations received from supporters. The Charity will use the funds raised to promote such charitable purposes and causes in the Islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines as the Trustees in their absolute discretion may determine.
Tilbury Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Tilbury and the neighbourhood by associating together the said inhabitants and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time. Main activities include Indoor Bowls, Short Mat, Bowls, Squash, Snooker, Pool, Darts and various group meetings
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many associations charities are there in the UK?
There are 20,584 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 £2.3bn 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 89.7%. 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 £103k. 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.