Associations Charities
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Sandwell And District West Indian Community Association
AssociationsFull and Part Time Childcare
Barton Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfareBCA aims to enhance the life of the inhabitants of Barton by providing community facilities and developing and managing projects of a charitable nature. It has developed a strong record of developing and managing local projects such as a community cafe, social events, family activities, research, youth provision and learning with the core value of the work being led and owned by the community.
The Nalanda Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, ReligionThe North London Buddhist Centre offers courses and classes in Meditation, Buddhism, Yoga and other activities to promote health, happiness and well-being. Its aim is to develop a Buddhist practice community in the city relevant to our lives in the 21st Century.It is part of an international network of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order, which has over 80 centres world-wide.
Wecock Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, LeisureA variety of activities are available including - IT Training, Internet Access, Support Groups, Over 50's Lunch Club, Ladies & Mens Night, Beauticians Course, DJ'ing, Chair Repair project, Table Tennis & BadmintonA hall & different sized conference rooms available for hire. A cafe, self service laundrette & charity shop is available. Community events such as discos & holiday clubs are provided.
Brightlingsea Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo establish a Community Centre and to maintain and manage this Centre for the activities promoted by the Association.To promote the benefits of the inhabitants of Brightlingsea by associating local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation.
Gorse Covert Community Association Limited
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe community centre offers a varity of activities to all age groups including, Playgroups, Toddler Groups, Quilting, Dance, Aerobics, Tai Chi, Drawing and Painting, Craft classes, Adult Learning, hire facilities for Training Events and much more.
League Of Friends Of The King's Lynn Area Hospitals
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo raise money for the purchase of equipment and amenities for the benefit of both patients and staff in our local hospitals and in the community.
The Middlesex Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary groupProvide resources, both human and physical, to WIs within the federation.Acts as an umbrella or resource body
Yiewsley Methodist Church
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, ReligionRegular acts of worship (open to all) every sunday. Playgroup - during term time for local children. Tuesday Space2B drop in centre for coffee and a chat. Brownie Guide pack. Luncheon club for senior citizens. Parent & toddler club. Saturday coffee morning. Rooms for hire to local organisations.
The Kokni Muslim Association, Shafayee Mazhab
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionThe charitable organisation provides religious and educational facilities as well as providing a focal point for the local community by allowing the use of it site for community activities and projects.
The Mersea Island Community Association
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureProvides and manages a Community Centre in a building in the Centre of West Mersea. The Facilities are available to members of the public in West Mersea, East Mersea and the surrounding area. These facilities include Two Squash Courts, two halls which can be adapted to suit different activities, Kitchen, Bar with separate Lounge, Charity Shop and Fully fitted Gym.
Bollington Community Association CIO
Associations, Education, LeisureCommunity Use, Nostalgia Trails, Computer Training, Shopping Project, Art, Bridge for Beginners, Creative Writing, Gardening, Walking for Wealth, Woodcraft
Pentredwr And District Community Association
Associations, FacilitiesProvision of Community Centre, Support for local community
Lyndhurst And District Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe Association promotes for the benefit of the inhabitants of Lyndhurst and the surrounding area the advancement of education, social welfare, recreation and leisure activities. The Association operates a centre which provides a number of meeting rooms and office services for the use of community groups, individuals and commercial organisations.
Greater London South County Scout Council
AssociationsGreater London South County Scout Council, known as South London Scouts, supports and manages Scouting across the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Royal Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth, & Wandsworth. Providing strategic direction and operational support to its member Scout Districts which mirror the London Borough boundaries.
The Crofton Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe promotion of benefit for the inhabitants of Stubbington and Hill Head Wards of Fareham Borough Council in association with local autorities and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide recreation and leisure facilities.
The British Friends Of The Israeli War Disabled Trust
AssociationsTo apply trust funds and income for the maintenance, relief treatment or otherwise for the benefit of members, or ex members of the Armed Forces of the State of Israel suffering from disability occasioned in the course of their duties.
Purley United Reformed Church
Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfarePublic Worship; learning about the Christian faith, including Bible Study and discussion; children's activities with a Christian focus; pastoral care of members of our own congregation and others; social responsibility action; social activities - all within a framework of openness and acceptance of all.
The Life Church - Maidstone
Associations, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Health, ReligionProvision of spiritual and helpful support: community activities including youth clubs; children's clubs; mothers' and toddlers' clubs; visiting into various prisons in Kent; meetings for all ages; provide meeting/conference facilities for Alcoholics Anonymous and other organisations.
League Of Friends Of The Royal South Hants Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthTo run & operate one coffee shop and trolley service, funds to be used on the hospital, patients and staff amenities.
Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Social care, Social welfareWe provide for social activities, lunch time meals for over 50's, coffee bar, a day centre for elderly clients, suffering for incapacity and dementia and learning difficulties which provides, bathing, social activities and friendship.
Friends Of Bude Sea Pool
Associations, Charity and VCS supportThe Friends of Bude Sea Pool is a not-for-profit community group. We aim to preserve, improve and enhance the historic Sea Pool at Summerleaze Beach, Bude, Cornwall, as an amenity for the benefit, health and enjoyment of the community and visitors to the town. Activities include fund-raising and future management/development of the pool
New Farnley Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureArts & Crafts , Bingo , Crown Green Bowls , Indoor Bowls , Golf Society , Jellytots , Playgroup , Sequence Dance , Table Tennis , Painting Class , Cubs / Scouts / Beavers , Line Dancing , Happy Circle , Junior Football x 4 teams ,
Age Concern Twyford & District
Associations, Beneficiary groupSenior Social Club for people 55 and over, Lunch club. Anything for the benefit of the elderly in the six parishes of our area.
The League Of Friends Of The Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay
Associations, HealthThe objectives and activities of the League of Friends are to encourage and maintain the interest of the public in the patients and to support the work of the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay.
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.