Associations Charities
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Loughborough Community Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareLoughborough Community Centre (LCC) puts community cohesion at the heart of its ethos. Established in 1981 by local residents, we exist for the benefit of the community around our centre. In particular, those that are affected by poverty. LCC activities include: Preschool, Holiday Play Project, Family Support and Community activities within the Max Roach Centre in Brixton, London.
Lewisham District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupScouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Hands Of Hope
Associations, Environment, HealthOur Mission. Combining natural and community heritage we aim to reach people and their communities practical ways to sustain, conserve, protect and improve the natural environment and through education and training improve peoples health and wellbeing using growing, cooking and the natural world.
UK Friends Of Beit Issie Shapiro
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe object of the CIO is the relief of children and adults with disabilities and more particularly by the provision of financial assistance to the Beit Issie Shapiro centres in Israel.
The Royal Masonic Trust For Girls And Boys
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareAssistance is provided in a variety of ways to relieve poverty and advance education. Childrenand young people are supported in a wide range of educational environments, including state and private schools, colleges and universities. Support is aimed at helping beneficiaries to receive the education and training they need to achieve their potential and succeed in life.
North East Windhill Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, ChildcareWe provide a base for the community to meet and provide support and local resources. We deliver courses and activities that have been requested by the local users in conjunction with our many partnerships. We also provide an advice service. We have a Furniture store which provides low cost furniture. We have a creche where children can be cared for whilst their carer attends one of our courses.
1st Nanpantan Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe charity provides resources to enable the effective running of 1st Nanpantan Scout Group at its headquarters in Nanpantan. The age range covered is from 6 to 14 years and the members follow the training of The Scout Association.
Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order (surlingham)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, ReligionPadmaloka is a UK Buddhist retreat centre for men and hosts retreats exploring Buddhism, Buddhist Meditation and study. The retreat centre is part of the Triratna Buddhist Order (Formerly Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO)), a worldwide movement founded by Sangharakshita that aims to make Buddhist teachings and practices available in a form appropriate and accessible to the modern world.
Gosport Community Association
Associations, LeisurePromote/benefit the inhabitants of Gosport without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organistions and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisuretime occupation to improve the conditions of life.
Highfield Community Association-Keighley
Associations, LeisureFurther develop and benefit residents of Keighley, specifically neighbourhood of Highfield. By associating together residents, local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, leisure time occupation with the objective of improving conditions of life for residents.
Bristol After Stroke
Associations, Beneficiary group, HealthThe objective of the charity is the support of those who have recovered from a stroke, their families and carers. The main activities to achieve this objective are information, advice and emotional support to individuals, the running of weekly social groups, provision of counselling and liaising with health professionals in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas.
Jami Masjid And Bangladeshi Islamic Centre Smethwick Limited
Associations, Religion, Social welfareEducational activities, training, skills develpoment Religious and social activities.
Friends Of Conquest Hospital CIO
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Friends of Conquest Hospital raise funds to give grants for the relief of patients of Conquest Hospital who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped, infirm or in need for financial assistance and give support to the staff of the said Hospital so that they can better perform their duties.
The League Of Friends Of Broomfield Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthFundraising for hospital funding
Friends Of Kupat Hakahal Kirhyat Sefer
Associations, Religion, Social welfareThe Relief of poverty sickness and infirmity among persons of the Jewish faith throughout the world and in particular by supporting the charitable activities of Kupat Hakahal Kiryat Sefer
British Friends Of Tiferes Chaim
AssociationsGrants in accordance with objects of the charityProjects include "ACHIM" and Kollel Tiferes Chaim.
Hinde Street Methodist Church
Associations, Housing, ReligionHinde Street is a city centre church in the heart of Marylebone, that seeks to be welcoming and hospitable to all. We are a diverse multi-cultural congregation. We hold three Sunday services . We have two residential communities for young adults adjacent to the church. We run a weekly social club for homeless people. Many community groups use our premises.
Netherton Park Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, LeisureEducation and Training Provision: formal/informal training.Support to marginalised groups: Delivery of social/recreational activities.Children and Young people and their families: Open access projects and play groups for all ages and abilities.Health and Well-Being Support: Healthy eating promotion through cooking workshops, sport/keep fit activities/facilities.
Hornsey Lane Estate Community Association Limited
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Social welfareUnder 5's Nursery Provision 8.30am to 5.30pm. Out of School Hours After School Club and Holiday play scheme for 4 to 11 years. Luncheon Club and befriending support for older people. Advice, Information and Guidance. Space for local community groups and faith groups use. Volunteering and local library provision. Work Clubs, Estate We Play Project.
The Ribat Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureOur charity's activities include providing classes and lectures and social programmes. We have established a children's academic program and an adult education program in Surrey. In addition, we run a number of community activities including free meals to the homeless, a free gardening service for the elderly and running and maintaining a community allotment.
Cheylesmore Community Association Limited
Associations, FacilitiesThe main activities of the Charity are the running of Cheylesmore Community Centre for the use of local community groups. The Charity also promotes community cohesion at a local and citywide level.
Mencap Liverpool
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Social welfareA local charity affiliated to but financially independent of the Royal Mencap Society.We work in Liverpool and Sefton with adults who have a mild- moderate learning disability. We aim to prevent social isolation and enable people to progress. We provide: outreach; befriending; a range of social groups and physical activities; workshops; volunteering, employability and LD awareness
The New Blendworth Centre Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProviding day provision for adults with learning disabilities through the medium of horticulture,outreach garden maintenance and other community activities.
Hatch Warren And Beggarwood Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfareHWBCA exists to manage Hatch Warren and Beggarwood Community Centre's and to provide social and educational facilities to improve the conditions of life for the residents of areas defined by postal codes RG22/23.The Warren Youth Club focuses on encouraging inclusion for all, raising confidence, improving knowledge and awareness and general life skills. Cafe in the Park aims to reduce loneliness
Clegwell And Hartleyburn Community Hub (cio)
Associations, LeisurePromote the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit by associating together the said inhabitants and the statutory authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a 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.
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.