Associations Charities
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The Hinge Centre Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareA charity with a community centre based in Bridlington. Offering services such as benefits and welfare guidance, resettlement support, community activities and groups for adults, life skills, community food store, emergency food parcels and activities and events for children, young people and the wider local community.
Menscraft
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareMensCraft supports the wellbeing of men and boys through a range of activities including support groups, services for those at risk of suicide, social activities and the Caring Dads programme.
Friends Of The London Oratory School
Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe principle activities of the charity each year are to raise funds primarily from parental contributions and to remit these funds to The London Oratory School.
Horton Chapel Arts And Heritage Society
Associations, Economic and community development, Heritage, ReligionTo preserve Horton Chapel for the benefit of the local community, by running a not for profit community arts centre. Including social and community activities as well as promoting education in and appreciation of the arts, local history and creative activities the promote well-being for the public benefit of people of all ages living working and studying in the borough of Epsom and Ewell.
St Werburghs Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareSWCA manages the St Werburghs Community Centre and promotes the benefit and social welfare of the local people in a common effort to advance health, education and good relationships. SWCA serves the communities of Inner City wards, which have the highest percentage of BME residents in Bristol and are ranked amongst the most deprived 10% nationally in terms of multiple deprivation.
University Of The Third Age In Cambridge (cio)
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareProvides educational and social activities to those no longer in full-time employment.
Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom
Associations, EnvironmentFoAWC is a UK charity established in 2008 dedicated to the conservation of Australian wildlife. Australia's wildlife is facing an extinction crisis and existing approaches to conservation are no longer adequate. FoAWC works with Australian Wildlife Conservancy, a leading non-profit organisation based in Australia, to ensure this wave of extinction does not continue.
Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey
Associations, ReligionProvides teaching and facilities for the understanding and practice of Buddhism. We run a public Buddhist Centre on the High Street of Croydon and a residential retreat Centre, known as Rivendell, in East Sussex.
Friends Of Sick Children In Malawi
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, ProfessionsFriends of Sick Children in Malawi aims to improve the healthcare and well being of children in Malawi. Donations pay for paediatric nurses, clinical officers and related staff who each year treat some 100,000 of the world's poorest children; contribute to training and education; buy medical equipment and supplies; provide wheelchairs and other orthotic devices for children with mobility issues.
Vanbrugh Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe objective of Vanbrugh Community Association is to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of London Borough of Greenwich by furthering their education, social welfare and leisure as a means of improving their quality of life, and specifically by managing a community centre to provide a base for these activities.
Friends Of The Institute Of Christ The King
Associations, Charitable activities, Education, FacilitiesMakes grants to organisations (including schools, charities etc); provides buildings/facilities/open space.
The Mccarthy-Dixon Foundation
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareTMDF provides a broad range of services to communities across Northamptonshire, to improve the lives of vulnerable people and those in crisis, ranging from distributing food parcels, household items, and specialised provision for school families, to running weekly social clubs, providing doorstep visits, phone calls, transport services, and days out. Also wellbeing services and life skills classes
Hainault Forest Community Association
Associations, LeisurePromote the benefits of the inhabitants of Hainault and the neighbourhood by associating with the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in common effort to advance education and to 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 said inhabitants.
Age UK Dorchester LTD
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe core purpose of Age UK Dorchester is to support older people to live in their own homes for as long as they want and ensure that the voices of older people in North, South and West Dorset are collectively and individually heard and responded to. We offer a range of services including homesupport, handyperson, information and advice, befriending, social activities and dementia therapy.
British Friends Of Kupat Ha'ir
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social welfareThe primary object of the charity is to raise funds for and make grants to Kupat Ha'ir, Israel. The objects of this charity are the relief of poverty and the relief of the aged, feeble and infirm amongst persons of the Jewish faith in any part of the world, and in particular in the town of Bnei Brak, Israel.
Ravenscliffe Community Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareVarious activities including a Volunteer Programme in the area of Ravenscliffe & Greengates in North Bradford to support he local community to:* become a Healthier, Stronger and more Active * reduce poverty and social isolation* support better life chances through education, support and skills developmentThis is supported by the Big Lottery
City Of Sanctuary Sheffield
Associations, Social welfareThe Virtual Sanctuary:A wide range of services to include, connect and support people in the Covid19 pandemic. The Sanctuary:A unique welcome centre where people seeking sanctuary can relax, access social activities and advice appointments. The Drop-In:A weekly Drop In where people can access advice and social activities. Sector Coordination:Run multiagency meetings and support sector development
St. Pancras Community Association
Associations, FacilitiesThe main activities of the Charity are the management of a multi-purpose Community Centre in the Camden Central area of London Borough of Camden. From the Centre we provide a range of services to people of all ages, directly and in partnership with others. Our aims are to improve the quality of life of people living locally through the provision of responsive services and activities.
Yemeni Community Association In Sandwell Limited
Associations, Beneficiary groupTo respond to the wishes & needs of the Yemeni community & other families in the Sandwell area, by providing cultural orientation, educational development & skills-training for children & adults through the provision of accessible community services & activities run by the YCA.
Free Methodist Church, Fulwood
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionAs a Church, we hold regular Sunday and weekday services. We also organise many other weekly activities, especially for children and young people. All our activities are financed by free will offerings given by attendees. We participate in local community activities, as well as supporting worldwide mission activity, particularly in Rwanda, India,Sierra Leone and Ecuador.
Danish Young Women's Christian Association In London
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionThe Charity's object is to advance the Evangelical-Lutheran faith with the principle aim of offering a Danish support network for young Danes in London in co-operation with the Danish Church in London, based on the Evangelical-Lutheran faith. As part of DSUK the Charity seeks to achieve its aim through providing a Christian home and meeting place for young Danes in the UK.
Darul-Arqam Educational Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe main activities are educational programmes, teacher training courses for the community and social activities for adults and children.
The Abingdon Bridge
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HealthSupporting vulnerable young people in Abingdon and surrounding district with the following services:* Counselling* Healthy Lifestyles* Drug and Alcohol Abuse* Stress* Relationships* Personal Safety* Community Activities
Kibblestone District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupTo support young people to promote their development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society by operating Kibblestone International Scout Camp, based on the values of Scouting and complying with the strict safeguarding and safety policies of the Scout Association. The principle activity is to operate and develop Kibblestone and manage its property portfolio.
Lifecraft
Associations, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareWe offer a wide range of free mental health services in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to help and support our members in their wellbeing and recovery, including creative activities, recovery groups, social activities and a counselling service. We provide services to the public: a suicide bereavement support service, Lifeline, a helpline that runs everyday and other phone-based support services.
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.