Associations Charities
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Friends Of Canterbury Cathedral
Associations, ReligionThe Friends of Canterbury Cathedral work to contribute financially and directly to many individual and vital prokects which ensure the conservation and preservation of Canterbury Cathedral for generations to come.
Women's Institutes - Gloucestershire Federation
Associations, Beneficiary groupProvides education and insight into arts and culture in form of classes and outings reaching members throughout the county.
Colchester Islamic Community Centre
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, ReligionBring together and provide community activities for Muslims in Colchester
Metro Sports And Social Club Of Vision Impaired People
Associations, Health, Leisure, Social welfareMetro provides people with a vision impairment in the Greater London area with a range of sporting and social activities and opportunities, giving them the means to mix with sighted people with a view to improving understanding of the needs of people with sight, and to provide, where possible, some form of financial assistance to its members to enable them to participate fully in sporting events.
Coytrahen Community Association
Associations, FacilitiesCommunity Centre
Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Paul, Penketh
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, ReligionA C of E Church which carries out parochial duties in the parish of Penketh. We run a community centre serving refreshments and hiring out rooms for various community activities. We run a smaller building which also serves refreshments which caters mainly for pensioners, we also hire out the hall for smaller community activities.
Heckington Windmill Trust
AssociationsOpen and operate Heckington Windmill for the benefit of the public
Yemeni Community Association In Greater Manchester
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe Association exists to promote the benefit of persons whose family origins are the Yemen or from a BME background, particularly by the provision of education and training, preserving and promoting culture and language, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress within our community and providing access to leisure and recreational activities.
Yemeni Community Association In Greater Manchester
AssociationsColchester Gateway Clubs
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareColchester Gateway Clubs provides social clubs and activities for adults with learning disabilities. Our activities include craft, art, socialising, drama, music, dance, disco, trips, weekends away. We also provide an advocacy and support service to people with learning disabilities and their families/carers.
Botcherby Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo advance education and provide facilities for recreation and leisure time with the object of improving conditions of life; to maintain and manage the establishment of a community centre; to promote other charitable purposes
The World Zoroastrian Organisation LTD
Associations, Social welfareWe aim to communicate the message of Zarathushtra and Zoroastrianism, and improve the circumstances of needy Zoroastrians around the world through charitable and social activities.
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionMelton Mowbray Baptist Church serves the community of Melton Mowbray and local villages. Our usual weekly church calendar includes many regular events; this includes morning and evening worship every Sunday, children's groups, prayer and study groups and activities for the elderly. The church building also serves many community activities, e.g. support and interest groups and children's work.
The Sheffield Firth Almshouses
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingA select development of 32 modern one-bed homes for eligible elderly people operating on an incorporated basis, having been founded in 1869. The trust operates an equal opportunities policy. A resident warden oversees the welfare of residents and provides services that help residents enjoy their freedom and independence within a comfortable and secure environment and offering social activity.
League Of Friends Of Weston General Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthWe are a subscription organisation that undertakes various fundraising activities, ie run stalls, raffles; we also manage the hospital shop which is run entirely by volunteers, and we accept legacies & donations from the general public.
Abbeydale Community Association
Associations, FacilitiesTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Abbeydale and the neighbourhood without distinction and to associate with the inhabitants, local authorities and voluntary organisations to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants while securing the existing community centre.
Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis)
Associations, Health, Housing, Social welfareBASIS provides emotional and practical support to visually impaired people in South Essex. We do this through equipment demonstration at our Resource Centre, home visit assessments, befriending services, social activity groups and providing support at the local eye clinic.
Dharmachakra
Arts, Associations, Health, ReligionThe charity archives, and makes available for free download, text, audio and video files of Buddhist teachings. It also makes available free online resources for all on Buddhist approaches to mindfulness, meditation and life.
Winchester District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe objectives of the district are as a unit of the Scout Association. The aim of the Scout Association 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.
Viables Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureWe promote the benefit of people in the Viables area by organising activities and events to advance education and provide facilities for recreation and leisure-time occupation. With partners, these include quiz nights and dances, and groups for gardeners, those with dementia, under 5s, children with special needs, over 55s, keep fit, slimming clubs, sewing classes, war games and martial arts.
Endcliffe Park
AssociationsSheffield City Council has continued to work with the Friends of Porter Valley to preserve and enhance the natural and historic characteristics of Endcliffe Park.
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Islamic Centre
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, ReligionTo acquire a place for worship and community activities. Fund raising to help wider muslim community
League Of Friends, Ealing Hospital
Associations, HealthPROVISION OF ASSISTANCE - MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ETC - TO PATIENTS AND STAFF OF EALING HOSPITAL.
Bradford Guild Of Help
Associations, Facilities, Social welfareThe objects of the charity are to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the local government district of Bradford. In particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health and the support of social activities. Having due regard to the guidance of public benefits, by the charity commission.
North Romford Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo provide facilities for welfare and recreation for local residents.
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.