Associations Charities
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South London Liberal Synagogue
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionSouth London Liberal Synagogue is a community place of worship and member of Liberal Judaism. We provide religious support, Jewish education, adult community activities to members through Greater London.
Long Ashton Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo manage and maintain the Long Ashton Community Centre and Recreation Ground, on behalf of the Parish Council, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Long Ashton.
The Ardleigh House Community Association
Arts, Associations, LeisureTHE ASSOCIATION RUNS ARDLEIGH HOUSE. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE INHABITANTS & THE SURROUNDING AREAS FOR RECREATION & LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TABLE TENNIS, SHORT MAT BOWLS, YOGA, POTTERY, BALLROOM DANCING, LANGUAGES, AMATEUR DRAMATICS, BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY PARTIES, WEDDING RECEPTIONS ETC. OTHER ORGANISATIONS USE THE VENUE FOR THEIR REGULAR MEETINGS.
The Norfolk County Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportGirlguiding UK, as part of a worldwide movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders. The objective of Norfolk Guide Association is to promote all aspects of guiding in Norfolk.
Triratna Buddhist Community (west London)
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, ReligionEncouraging and providing facilities for practice and teaching of Buddhism and meditation, yoga and other bodywork. Offering retreats. School visits. Teaching meditation in local colleges and other institutions. Providing financial and other support for members of the Triratna Buddhist Order & other duly ordained Buddhists. Facilities for healing therapies. Bookshop. Library.
Friends Of Bristol Eye Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthMaking grants to pay for medical equipment, patient comforts and staff resources, or the provision of other assistance, to improve the care and treatment of patients of the Bristol Eye Hospital.
Berkshire 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.
South Yorkshire Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe Federation holds Spring and Autumn Council meetings. Educational Courses for those interested in the subject, to attend. Plus the sub committees hold events (days, evenings, afternoons) relating to their particular area. Monthly meetings are held in the 60 institutes throughout South Yorkshire with speakers or demonstrators on various and interesting subjects.
Hope Christian Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionWe have continued to support Bethlehem Bible College in its ministry to young people and also schools and communities where there are children with special needs in the Bible lands.
Friends Of St Mary's Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthThe Friends aim is to support and supplement the services offered by Island-wide NHS services, through the funding of new equipment and facilities designed to enhance the wellbeing of NHS patients and staff across the Isle of Wight. We are funded by the running of our shop, by charity boxes around the Island and by many generous donations or by being kindly remembered in a Will.
Wiltshire North District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupAs Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. The Wiltshire North District Scout Council supports Explorer Scout Units and the Scout Groups across North Wiltshire to encourage the young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, we support our members by providing the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.
Essex Unitarian Chapel And Minister's House
Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyWe provide weekly public worship and organise a regular programme of liberal religious and spiritual education activities for adults and children. We offer a wide range of rites of passage ceremonies. We support social action activities and other charities in their work. We encourage interfaith dialogue. We provide social and emotional support to church members and organise social activities.
Humberside County Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupFulfilling the aims of the national Scout Association in the counties of North East Lincs, North Lincs, East Riding of Yorkshire and Kingston upon Hull for young people between the ages of 6 and 25.
Somerset County Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureS.C.F.W.I have continued to offer opportunities for members to take advantage of many varied educational courses e.g. computer technology; food hygiene; bowls; photography etc. within Somerset.
Mosaic Liberal Synagogue
Associations, Religion, Social welfareProvide, maintain & carry on a place or places of worship & advance Progressive Judaism.The Synagogue provides, arranges & conducts religious services and classes. It solemnises marriages for members. It provides facilities for the instruction of proselytes, for burial & cremation of members and for religious education and religious services.It promotes educational, cultural & social activities.
Ashby And Coalville District Scout Council
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScouting activities for boys and girls from the Ashby & Coalville area of Leicestershire. There are 16 scout groups and 7 Explorer Scout sections, totalling 1092 young people aged 6-18. Activities range from arts and crafts to camping and expeditions. Scouting sees children of all ages grow up and develop into well rounded young people, many go onto other youth activities and leadership.
YMCA St Paul's Youth Project
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureThe Charity aims to improve the lives of local young people by providing supported housing, youth activities, sports and leisure and child care services.
Churchdown Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe main objective of the Association is to provide and maintain, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Churchdown and neighbourhood a Community Centre, in which the Management Committee's aim is to promote good facilities for arts and recreation, social and leisure time occupation, whilst recognising this must be at a reasonable cost.
Harpenden And Wheathampstead District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe Harpenden and Wheathampstead Scout District supports Explorer Scout Units and the Scout Groups across Harpenden, Wheathampstead and Kimpton to encourage the young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, we support our members by providing the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed
Bedwell Community Association
Arts, Associations, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesWe provide a wide range of activities & services for the people of the Bedwell area & the wider town to make the community centre a place where people are made to feel welcome. We rent rooms to pre school, dancing classes, childrens centre, churches, college courses, organisations & many more.
Society Of Friends Of Westminster Cathedral
Associations, ReligionThe principal object of the Society is to support the activities of Westminster Cathedral. Funds are raised to further this object from membership subscriptions, donations and by means of events approved and monitored by the trustees
City Of Coventry Scout County
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe City of Coventry Scout County provides leadership, advice and support for Scout Districts and, through them, Scout Groups in Coventry. The principle of Scouting is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens & as members of their local, national & international communities.
Shirley Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe activities of the Association are to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Shirley and to maintain and manage a Community Centre where those activities can take place.
Gloucestershire Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe organisation is set up as a voluntary movement for girls and women and its purpose is to enable girls and young women to develop their potential and to make a difference in the world. This is achieved within a mutually supportive structure of fun, friendship and personal challenge underpinned by spiritual and moral values.
The West Wales Grand Charity
Associationsa) TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FROM MASONS AND MASONIC BODIESb) TO MAKE CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO OTHER OBJECTS BOTH MASONIC AND NON MASONICc) TO MAINTAIN PRUDENT AND ADEQUATE RESERVESd) TO ADMINISTER THE "DAVID AND ELONWY EVANS MASONIC TRUST FUND" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AGREED WITH THE CHARITY COMMISSIONERS
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.