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Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Children

Discover 20,032 Beneficiary group charities that specialise in children. Use the search below to filter within these results.

20,032
Charities
£56,377,453,005
Total Income
£658,307
Avg Income
88.5%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Save The Children International

Beneficiary group

Save the Children works in around 120 countries to deliver immediate and lasting change to children's lives. We program across all contexts to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected. Save the Children International and 29 member organisations make up Save the Children Association. Together in 2015 we reached 62 million children directly through our and our partners' work.

Latest Income: £1,103,536,563
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Barnardo's

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social care

Barnardo's helps children and young people to be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. We provide specialist support for children and young people, including those in and leaving care, facing mental health challenges, seeking sanctuary, at risk of exploitation and needing support accessing education, training and employment. We campaign for improved policy and attitudes towards childhood.

Latest Income: £340,251,582
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Ormiston Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

Ormiston Trust supports children and their families by way of grants to Ormiston organisations and the sponsorship of Multi Academy Trusts. Four core values underpin our work: Nurture; Empower; Innovate; and Impact.

Latest Income: £338,987,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Save The Children Fund

Beneficiary group

TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS AND TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN IN ANY COUNTRY OR COUNTRIES, WITHOUT DIFFERENTIATION ON THE GROUND OF RACE, COLOUR, NATIONALITY, CREED OR SEX TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE NATURE, CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DISTRESS, AND WANT OF WELFARE AS AFORESAID, AND TO CONDUCT AND PROCURE RESEARCH CONCERNING THE SAME AND TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE USEFUL RESULTS THEREOF.

Latest Income: £304,834,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Islamic Relief Worldwide

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion

1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues

Latest Income: £275,575,689
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Royal Mencap Society

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure

Provide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person.

Latest Income: £244,357,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Raspberry Pi Foundation

Beneficiary group, Research

The object of the charity is to further the advancement of education of adults and children, particularly in the field of Computers, Computer Science and related subjects

Latest Income: £233,304,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Action For Children

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 387,000 children and families across the UK.

Latest Income: £163,445,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Ubs Optimus Foundation UK

Beneficiary group

UBS OF UK is committed to the well-being of children in need around the world and supports initiatives to improve their education, protection and health.

Latest Income: £157,047,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Research

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity undertakes fundraising activities in order to invest in development, research and innovation, welfare and clinical development projects, medical equipment and capital infrastructure, all of which will enhance Great Ormond Street Hospital's ability to transform the health and well being of children and young people.

Latest Income: £140,352,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The United Kingdom Committee For UNICEF

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

UNICEF is the world's leading organisation working for children. UNICEF works in partnership with families, local communities, partners and governments in over 190 countries and territories to help every child realise their full potential.UNICEF UK raises funds for UNICEF's emergency and development work around the world and advocates for lasting change for children worldwide.

Latest Income: £135,263,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children

Beneficiary group

1) TO PREVENT THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE WRONGS OF CHILDREN AND THE CORRUPTION OF THEIR MORALS; 2) TO TAKE ACTION FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS FOR THEIR PROTECTION; 3) TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANISATION FOR THE ABOVE OBJECTS; 4) TO DO ALL OTHER SUCH LAWFUL THINGS AS ARE INCIDENTAL OR CONDUCIVE TO THE ATTAINMENT OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS

Latest Income: £120,284,264
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The National Autistic Society

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social care

Campaigning and lobbying.Raising Awareness.Day and residential schools with outreach.Registered adult care homes, plus supported living.A diagnosis and assessment centre, and diagnostic training.Resource Centres.Family support.Social groups.Early intervention and post diagnosis support.Helpline.Education Rights and Welfare Rights services.Supported Employment.Information.

Latest Income: £102,017,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Sense, The National Deafblind And Rubella Association

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health

Sense exists so that no one who is deafblind or has other complex disabilities is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Across the country, we support children and adults to communicate and experience the world. We provide information and advice, offer a wide range of flexible services and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Latest Income: £101,863,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Mines Advisory Group

Beneficiary group

Our vision is a safe & secure future for men,women & children affected by armed violence & conflict.MAG assists people through mine action & Arms Management & Destruction.We seek to address the human impact of landmines,cluster munitions & ERW & we work to reduce the risk & impact of unplanned explosions at munitions sites & the risk of weapons & munitions being diverted to the illicit arms trade.

Latest Income: £99,273,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Martin James Foundation

Beneficiary group

The Martin James Foundation has been set up with one aim in mind, to make long-term improvements to the lives of children and their families globally. The work carried out by the Martin James Foundation, will lead to the development and promotion of best practice in family-based and trauma-informed care services.

Latest Income: £87,823,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sherborne Schools Group

Beneficiary group, Education

The advancement of education, including the provision of boarding and/or schooling for children of either or both sexes in Sherborne.

Latest Income: £83,987,000
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Brighton College

Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

Provision of a first class independent education for children between the ages of 3 to 18. Subject to donations and budgetary limits, scholarship awards are made on the basis of the individual's educational potential and bursary awards are made to enable academically able children to benefit where financial hardship might otherwise preclude.

Latest Income: £80,724,839
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation

Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

Object: to advance education for the public benefit. Achieved by establishing, operating & supporting schools, run in accordance with Christian principles - both state-funded & independent. Formed from five small charity schools, all founded 1594-1674 to benefit poor children in Westminster (Clothworkers' charity school, founded 1576 in Kent later added). Schools today remain in or near London.

Latest Income: £79,344,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Disabilities Trust

Beneficiary group, Housing

The principal activities of Brainkind which is the operating name of the charity. This includes rehabilitation and support solutions for people with profound physical impairments, acquired brain injury and learning disabilities, as well as for children and adults with autism.

Latest Income: £74,928,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Macintyre Care

Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social care

MacIntyre provides services for adults and children with learning disabilities. These services include schools, colleges, adult learning centres, registered care homes, supported living and other individual support.

Latest Income: £71,169,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Millfield

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

The education of children and young people within Millfield School and Millfield Prep School (including Pre-Prep); the development of associated extra-curricular activites; the operation of educational and recreational courses.

Latest Income: £70,659,000
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Avenues Trust Group

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social care

The Avenues Group pioneers specialist social care that supports individuals facing disadvantage through illness and disability so they can live full lives in their local communities. We support adults and children in their own homes or in a residential setting who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, acquired brain injury or dementia.

Latest Income: £67,222,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (uk)

Beneficiary group, Environment, Social welfare

THE CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT PHILANTHROPIC ORGANISATION, WORKING WITH PARTNERS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF POOR AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. USING DATA AND EVIDENCE FOR IMPACT AT SCALE, CIFF'S FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE CHILDREN AND MOTHERS' HEALTH AND NUTRITION, CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND WELFARE, AND SMART WAYS TO SLOWDOWN CLIMATE CHANGE.

Latest Income: £66,684,274
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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World Vision UK

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare

World Vision UK is an international Christian children's charity working to bring hope to millions of children in the world's hardest places. Our work involves long-term sustainable development programmes focused on children, their families & communities; relief and rehabilitation in response to humanitarian emergencies and advocacy to challenge the policies and practices that perpetuate poverty.

Latest Income: £66,668,632
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many children beneficiary group charities are there in the UK?

There are 20,032 registered children beneficiary group charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the children beneficiary group charities by income?

Save the Children International is the largest by latest reported annual income (£1.1bn). 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 children beneficiary group charities?

Children beneficiary group charities reported a combined annual income of £56.4bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for children beneficiary group charities?

Across all children beneficiary group charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 88.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of children beneficiary group charities?

Children beneficiary group charities have an average annual income of £658k. 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.