Associations Charities
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Shrewsbury House Community Association Limited
Associations, Beneficiary groupWe are a community association managed by a board of trustees supplying a venue and supported activities for a number of local groups, including young children to the elderly, attending various activities to improve their quality of life.
Excel Women's Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareExcel Women's Centre is a dedicated charity to improve Health & Wellness of Women and their families in Barking & Dagenham and surrounding boroughs by providing information, advice and guidance in areas of Welfare, Housing and Health, Skills and Training and employability, homework club, Sport activities and User led Community Wellness Cafe with leisure and social activities
Whittington Park Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, FacilitiesWhittington Park Community Association runs a busy, vibrant community centre in North Islington. Activities include a a 55 plus social club, a nursery and early years hub in the middle of the park, a Friday evening youth club plus a whole range of activities for all ages.
Helping Herts
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportHelping Herts empowers and supports children and families in need by providing match funded sponsorship, connecting charities to new resources and raising the profile of charities and their clients across Hertfordshire. Fundraising, event management and grant giving.
Bell Farm Christian Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, ReligionChurch services, prayer meetings etc, Advice, Information and Care Service, Children and Families (including carer and toddler groups, children's activities, toy library, holiday clubs), Older Persons (including lunch and social club and outreach work), Parent Support (including parenting classes and self-esteem courses), Training (including Basic Skills, IT), Traveller education support.
Bristol Museums Development Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HeritageTo raise funds for Bristol Museums' and Bristol Archives' collections, historic buildings, learning and community activities, exhibitions, events and allied activities in order to conserve the collections and make them widely accessible.
Royal Tunbridge Wells District Scout Council
AssociationsPromote the aims of scouting in Tunbridge Wells.
Central Methodist Church Helston
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionCentral Methodist Church Helston provides a place of worship and space for community activities including Christian teaching, pastoral care, welfare, education and assistance to people in need of help.
Friends Of Diva Opera Limited
Arts, AssociationsTo educate the general public in the dramatic and operatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in opera particularly through assisting Diva Opera and to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time determine.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary, West Kensington.
Associations, Housing, Religion, Social welfareWe are a Parish Church with church activities including Church Services, Prayer Meetings, Home Groups and Fellowship Meetings. We have a number of weekly social activities for church members. Our Hall is available for community hire.
World In Need International
AssociationsWorld in Need International is a Christian charity which aspires to see communities transformed by education and development. We believe that even the poorest communities can find hope and freedom when they are empowered to rise above their circumstances. Working to direct resources to where they are most needed, World in Need works in countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Stiwt Arts Trust Limited
Associations, LeisurePROMOTE AND ADVANCE EDUCATION BY ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN ALL FORMS OF THE ARTS AND PROVIDING CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE LOCAL AND WIDER COMMUNITY
The Cornwall Mark Foundation
Associations, Charitable activitiesRECEIVES DONATIONS FROM MASONIC ORGANISATIONS AND MAKES DONATIONS TO NON-MASONIC CHARITIES AND ORGANISATIONS.
Age UK North East Lincolnshire
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareWe aim to promote the wellbeing of people over the age of 50 and make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. We are an independent local charity supporting older people within North East Lincolnshire in a friendly,relaxed environment.PopIn Cafe; Luncheon Club;Toe Nail Cutting; Legal Advice;Social Activities; Information & Advice; Shop; Volunteering Opportunities; Hairdressing: Manicure
YMCA Northumberland
Associations, Beneficiary group, FacilitiesYouth Work ServicesMusic and PerformanceArtsVenue HireCommunity Garden
Wow (world Of Worth)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionWorld of Worth is passionate about restoring dignity, hope and worth to women and girls. WOW supports women who have been marginalised, widowed & abandoned and provides opportunities for them to transform their world through education, training & micro businesses. Our aim is to help women become self-sustainable. WOW works in Uganda, Ethiopia, Mozambique, India, Philippines & Bulgaria.
Milton Village Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureMilton Village Community Association provides social and recreational facilities for local residents and friends at its premises known as Milton Village Hall. For example, activities such as keep fit classes, toddler groups, oap senior clubs etc. We also offer the hall as a private hire venue for people to hold children's parties. We also arrange social functions including outings and holidays.
Elmbridge Mencap
Associations, Beneficiary groupWe run a weekly day service provision for adults with learning disabilities and social clubs for adults & children. We also hire out our premises to other learning disability groups.
British Friends Of Aleh
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportRaising funds and dispensing grants to institutions which care for children with special needs and in particular to the "Aleh" institutions in Israel.
South Marches District Scout Council
AssociationsScouting.
Hope Family Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfarecharitable works mainly focused on social activities.
Friends Of Birmingham Children's Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportCharitable support to vulnerable children and families open to Birmingham Children's Trust, including volunteer support and fundraising for activities which support the Trust.
Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team (AFPST) (formerly the Combined Services Disabled Ski Team (CSDST)) is a charitable organisation which helps to rehabilitate those serving and retired service personnel who are Wounded, Injured or Sick (WIS), though not necessarily due to their military service, through participation in the sport of Alpine Skiing.It is run entirely by volunteers.
Kingsland Kindergarten
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through a community group.
1st Hathersage Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary groupScouts purpose is to promote 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. 1st Hathersage Scout Group does this by delivering a balanced programme of activities for young people in the Hope Valley and surrounding areas.
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.