Associations Charities
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West Riding Masonic Charities Limited
Associations, Beneficiary groupTo support and aid sick,elderly or infirm members of Masonic Lodges in Yorkshire and their dependants and widows and to support other Masonic and non Masonic organisations
The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthThe object of the League is to relieve patients of the Worthing Hospitals and to support the work of the said Hospitals by the provision of medical equipment and facilities for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors. The League runs a shop, a trolley shop and cafe at Worthing Hospital as part of its primary charitable activites.
Age Concern, Luton
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, LeisureAge Concern Luton provides a wide range of services to meet the different needs of older people and their carers in Luton. This includes home support, gardening service, a visiting scheme, telephone club, home repair scheme, lunch and social clubs, advice and information, enhancing lives scheme, hospital discharge service, advocacy, mental health and dementia drop in sessions.
Lee-On-The-Solent Community Association
Associations, LeisureThe objects of the association include the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants of Lee-on-the-Solent and the neighbourhood, to advance education and provide facilities for recreation and leisure for the benefit of the residents.
Buckinghamshire Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupScouting offers challenge and adventure to young people aged 6 - 25. We believe in helping our members fulfill their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves. We are working to make Scouting available to all in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes and we are passionate about what we do.
Doncaster Young Men's Christian Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentYMCA Doncaster provides places and programmes where all young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive. Our principal activity is in the provision of accommodation and related services for young people between the ages of 18 and 25.We also provide community activities, meeting space for other organisations and volunteering opportunities for local people.
Tilbury Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Tilbury and the neighbourhood by associating together the said inhabitants and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time. Main activities include Indoor Bowls, Short Mat, Bowls, Squash, Snooker, Pool, Darts and various group meetings
Age UK Bradford & District
Associations, Economic and community developmentAge UK Bradford District works to value everyone's future, create age friendly communities and put people first. We deliver 4 key functions: Information, Help & Support, Advice & Casework and Community Activities & Groups empowering people to live well as active, engaged and influential members of their communities from bases in 6 Community Hubs across Bradford, Keighley & Shipley.
Durham Scout County Council
Associations, Charitable activitiesOur charity is a County Scout Council which operates in the County of Durham and the local authority areas of Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and Darlington. We are responsible for the governance, delivery and support of Scouting in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association and we operate and manage an adventurous activity centre outside of Durham.
Friends Of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea
Associations, Beneficiary group, HealthTo supplement the services provided by the Royal Marsden Hospital by contributing to the provision of facilities, refurbishments and equipment that may benefit the health, welfare or comfort of its patients, former patients, their families or staff.
Holborn Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureCommunity organisation that runs 3 community centres. Services include sports facilities for children, Resource centre and activities for older people, Under 5's activities. Arts activites for children, Holborn Community Cooks,Meeting space for local organisations.
Hereford And Worcester Scout County
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP SCOUTING IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION POLICY, ORGANISATION & RULES. THIS INCLUDES THE PROVISION OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS.TO PROVIDE CAMPING AND ACTIVITY FACILITIES AT KINVER, STAFFORDSHIRE.
Menphys Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo improve the social, emotional and intellectual education of young people with special needs and to provide social activities.To run an outreach service in Leicester City and County to provide support for children and young people with special needs and their families and carers. (Menphys SOS)To promote the inclusion of people with special needs in society.
The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe Trust manages historic parkland within the Cannock Chase AONB. Recreational activities include camping, archery, high & low rope courses, trails, zipwire, tree climb & crate stacking, via ferrata, rafting & coracles. The site is AALA accredited. A wide range of activities promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment through active volunteering.
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.
North East England Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary groupGIRLGUIDING NORTH EAST ENGLAND IS PART OF GIRLGUIDING UK WHOSE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN TO HELP THEM DEVELOP EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY SO THAT THEY CAN MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE WIDER WORLD.
Sensory Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareImproving the lives of disadvantaged communities by increasing access to public spaces and creating richer, more memorable outdoor experiences. We work directly with beneficiaries, undertake design work and help organisations improve their services. We run community activities and training and develop sensory-rich activities, site evaluation tools, creative consultation techniques and guidance.
Leicestershire County 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.
Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People
Associations, Health, Social welfareTo offer assessment and rehabilitation services to blind and partially sighted people accross Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton. Hold the register of blind and partially sighted people on behalf of the local authority. Offer a training and transcription service to outside agencies. Offer health and social activities to service users.
New Wortley Community Association Limited
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Social welfareCommunity Cafe and catering services, Activities and social interaction opportunities, Training and volunteering opportunities, Information and support services, Individual and group counselling services
South Yorkshire 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.
Grange Fellowship Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, ProfessionsPre-school for rising 5's offering flexibility for parents who work.Social Groups for Over 60'sSocial Club for the local communitySponsorships/Donations for local non-profit organisationsProviding a hall free of charge for Adults with learning difficulties and local groupsFundraising for other chairties, such as McMillan Nurses, Garden House Hospice
Danish Young Women's Christian Association In London
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionThe Charity's object is to advance the Evangelical-Lutheran faith with the principle aim of offering a Danish support network for young Danes in London in co-operation with the Danish Church in London, based on the Evangelical-Lutheran faith. As part of DSUK the Charity seeks to achieve its aim through providing a Christian home and meeting place for young Danes in the UK.
Friends Of Tewkesbury Abbey
AssociationsThe purpose of the Friends of Tewkesbury Abbey is to assist in maintaining the fabric of the Abbey, and adorning it and preserving it, together with its furnishings, vestments and ornaments, for posterity.
105th Sheffield (high Green) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary groupAs a Scout Group, we aim 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.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many associations charities are there in the UK?
There are 9,918 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 £972.0m 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 89.8%. 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 £95k. 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.