Associations Charities
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Shropshire Masonic Charitable Association
AssociationsGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Highgate Primary And Blanche Nevile Primary School Association
Associations, EducationTo advance the education of the pupils of the School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the School (not normally provided by the LEA).
Staffordshire 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 potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
The Friends Of Ashdown Forest
AssociationsAssists the Conservators of Ashdown Forest to maintain the forest by provision of additional funds for specific items which they would otherwise not be able to afford.
Wallasey District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupWallasey District Scout Council is part of the The Scout Association. The District comprises a number of individual Scout Groups, which provide Scouting activities for young people and adults.
Topsham Market House Trust
AssociationsTo benefit the inhabitants of Topsham
The Friends Of St Mary's Church Shoreham-By-Sea
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionRaising funds for the preservation of a Grade 1 Listed Church
Cromwell District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupScouting exists to actively engage & support young people (Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer & Network Scouts) in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society
Sutton District Scout Council
AssociationsTo promote and assist in the running of scouting in the London Borough of Sutton.
Leicestershire And Rutland Masonic Charity Association
Associations, Social welfareTo financially support any organisation, institution or fund which is established for charitable purposes. To relieve sickness and preserve health, advance education and prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship, through activities that focus on supporting needs within Leicestershire and Rutland and to further such other charitable purposes as the Trustees may consider appropriate.
The League Of Friends Of The Leatherhead Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthThe current activity of the charity is to support Leatherhead Hospital by the donation of equipment as required, also to provide funds to preserve and enhance the fabric of the buildings in which the hospital is housed.To provide funds to enable hospital staff to attend medical conferences etc.
West Yorkshire Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary groupAn educational charity for women, giving women of all ages, denomination & ethnicity the opportunity or working & learning together to improve the quality of life in their community & to enable them to develop their own skills & talents.
1st Hatch End Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary groupActivities as part of the scouting movement for boys and girls, with regular term time meetings for beavers, cubs, scouts and explorers in the Hatch End area.
1st Marple Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureThe training of young people in teamwork and mutual respect. Activities include first aid,home safety, cooking and outdoor pursuits eg.football,swimming,camping, orienteering.
Allendale Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a meeting place,and recreation ground, for local community activities and pastimes and therefore to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the area.
Hatfield Peverel Community Association
Associations, FacilitiesTo support, encourage and promote a vibrant, happy community spirit through the provision of an accessible, welcoming, safe and versatile space that is available for the enjoyment of a range of activities in Hatfield Peverel.
Heavy Woollen District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupTo provide support for adults in Scouting for the execution of their aims to provide for the mental, physical and spiritual welfare of young people between the ages of 6 -25
Friends Of Treetops School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationFOTS are a PTA run by volunteers to support and raise funds for Treetops School & College for children with special needs. We raise funds for specialist equipment, sensory toys, senior prom and much more. We do this by organising events such as Summer Fete, Xmas Bazaar, Race Night, Tribute Night, Parents Evening etc.
Arun Counselling Centre
Associations, HealthThe charity provides counselling to the people of the Arun area.The charity provides supervision to the 32 counsellors who are members of the charity.The charity offers training workshops for ACC counsellors and counsellors in the area.The charity offers a Friends of Arun Counselling membership.Arun Counselling is accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Association Of Friends Of Bristol University Botanic Garden
Associations, Education, Facilities, LeisureTo support the work and development of the Botanic Garden and to stimulate interest through a variety of events and activities. Income generated by such events, and also from membership subscriptions, is used to invest in new projects in the garden, make a major contribution to its upkeep and support horticultural education through the funding of trainees in the garden.
Mark Hall And Netteswell Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, LeisureWe provide leisure, educational activities for the local community, and the wider community, at affordable prices.
Milton Keynes U3a (university Of The Third Age)
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareProvide education and social activities for those people who are retired or in part-time employment
Tamworth District Scout Council
AssociationsThe trust provides facilities, finance, training, advice and encouragement for the promotion of scouting in the Tamworth area.
Mawdesley Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureGeneral Hire to groups such as: Playgroup, Beavers, Cubs, Guides, Scouts, Tennis, W.I., Parish Council Meetings, Band Practice, Drama, Dancing -Ballroom, Line, Ballet, U3A activities plus a number of other groups.Functions: Weddings, Birthdays, Dances, Education, Sales, Quizes, Shows and fund-raising events for other organisations.
Waterbeach Community Playgroup
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, HousingTo provide a safe and happy environment in which children can learn through play, making the transition from home to school as easy as possible for both the child and their parents. To provide a curriculum, which meets the requirements of Ofsted and the County Council, allowing progression from Playgroup into the Reception year and Key Stage 1 of the National Curriculum.
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.