Associations Charities
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Greater London North East County Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupTHE PURPOSE OF SCOUTING IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIAL, AS INDIVIDUALS, AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES.
Triratna Buddhist Community(brighton)
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social careCourses and study facilities in meditation and Buddhism. Yoga and tai chi. Visits to and from local schools and colleges. Information resource to the public with access to library. Day retreats and group for carers. Meditation courses designed for coping with depression and chronic pain. Open days and arts events. Celebration of Buddhist festivals. Financial support to practising Buddhists.
Friends Of Ucd
Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationFriends of UCD was established for fundraising for the purpose of the furtherance of education and research carried out by University College Dublin.
West Berkshire Community Hospital League Of Friends
Associations, HealthThe principal objective of the League is to help and benefit patients and medical staff at the West Berkshire Community Hospital. It seeks to meet its objective by funding the purchase of medical equipment for use within the West Berkshire Community Hospital and by Community Nursing. This equipment would not otherwise be available and the League selects equipment on the basis of merit and need
Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives
Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageThe education of the public by promoting, supporting, assisting and improving Bristol's Museums, Galleries & Archives through the activity of a group of supporters.
Friends Of Danesbury And Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthRuns one charity shop and other fundraising events to support Danesbury Neurological Centre (an NHS facility treating adults with neurological problems) and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (which provides rehabilitation following a stay in an acute hospital) as well as occasional support to other Hertfordshire NHS facilities providing similar rehabilitation.
Triratna Buddhist Community (west London)
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, ReligionEncouraging and providing facilities for practice and teaching of Buddhism and meditation, yoga and other bodywork. Offering retreats. School visits. Teaching meditation in local colleges and other institutions. Providing financial and other support for members of the Triratna Buddhist Order & other duly ordained Buddhists. Facilities for healing therapies. Bookshop. Library.
The Cheshire Federation Of Womens Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.The WI is a democratic, non-sectarian and non-party political organisation.
5th Exmouth Sea Scout Group
AssociationsAll as part of the Scout Association
The Surrey Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportIn pursuance of the overall goals of its charitable objectivs, the Federation's principal activity is enabling women in Surrey. In practice, this means that through the work of its trustees, sub-committees, member WIs, volunteers and other supporters, the Federation: Encourages women in Surrey to become individual members of their local WI; Assists and advises on the setting up of new WIs in regio
City Of Newcastle District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe purpose of Scouting is to contribute to 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.
Bourne End (buckinghamshire) Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Bourne End & Wooburn without distinction of sex,sexual orientation,race or of political,religious or other opinions,by associating together with local authorities and organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities for social welfare, recreation and leisure-time occupation and to maintain and manage a Community Centre.
League Of Friends Of The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
Associations, HealthThe object of the League is to relieve patients of the Hospital who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm and, generally to support the charitable work of the above Hospital.
Friends Of The Rabbinical College Kol Tora Jerusalem
Associations, EducationThe charity raises and remits funds for and to the Rabbinical College Kol Tora Jerusalem, Israel.
The Friends Of The National Railway Museum
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritagePublish & distribute quarterly magazine. Arrange evening lectures. Introduce volunteers to the NRM. Publish books on railway topics. Promote the NRM's activities.
Blackdown District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupEducation/Training for Young People
11th Ipswich Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationWe aim to provide Scouting of the highest standard available to all young people that wish to join, from boys and girls aged 6 through to 18 years.
Nuneaton District Scout Council
Associations, LeisureNormal Scouting Activities. Camping, badge/awards work, hill walking, water activities etc.
Croydon District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupTraining young people in general scouting activities.
Friends Of The Sick (chevrat Bikkur Cholim)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionFriends of the Sick (Chevrat Bikkur Cholim) is an independent charity whose objective is to provide support workers to members of the Jewish Community who are incapacitated through accident, ill-health, old age or any other reason. The Charity strives to achieve this by providing one-on-one support in the homes of members of the Jewish Community who live in the London area.
Blackpool District Scout Council
AssociationsScouting - within Blackpool
Friends Of East Portlemouth Parish Church
Associations, Charity and VCS support, ReligionFund raising for East Portlemouth Parish Church capital costs associated with maintaining the structure of the building and immediate surroundings.
Friends Of The Israel Cancer Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthRaising funds to assist the Israel Cancer Association in its research, rehabilitation and education programmes.
The League Of Friends Of The Kidderminster Hospitals
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthThe purpose of the charity is to relieve patients and former patients of the Kidderminster Hospitals in the community and to support the charitable work of the Hospitals.The activities include a coffee shop, refreshment trolley service and wayfinders.Appropriations are paid to the Kidderminster Hospitals towards medical equipment and services
Wiltshire Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupScouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development empowering them to make a positive contribution to society
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.