Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Families
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Derbyshire Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageMake library and other resources available, and offer help and advice to those interested in researching their family history, particularly in respect of records relating to the county of Derbyshire.
St Ives Choral Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationMixed choir of around 80 voices. Normally three or four concerts each year in St Ives including a family Christmas concert. Works from the classical choral repertoire are performed with orchestra and professional soloists. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings. A new work by Tom Randle based on the life of Cromwell was commissioned and performed with students of St Ivo School in March 2023.
Fd-UK
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careSupport children and young adults suffering from Familial Dysautonomia. We pay for physio and therapy and medicine not available under the NHS, financial help for the families who need respite care. Assist with travel to USA FD centre for assessment and treatment. We update sufferers and families with information of research and treatments and information about genetic testing .
The Sports Forum For The Disabled
Beneficiary group, LeisurePrincipally,South England,Dorset/Wiltshire/Hampshire.Assisting in the provision of facilities to disabled people, being the operation of a hands on sailing vessel available for use by all disabled, their carers,friends and family.
Jewish Genealogical Society Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionOrganises lectures, seminars and workshops for members and the public. Publishes guides to the study of Jewish Genealogy available to all, a journal (Shemot) and newsletter. Operates a library open to all by arrangement. Promotes research into Jewish family history. Provides websites open to all containing details of more than 1000 Jewish communities in Great Britain.
Lancashire Council Of Mosques
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, ReligionLCM is an umbrella organisation representing Mosques and religious teaching institutions in Lancashire. We serve the communities of Lancashire, working on issues of education, employment, health, crime and antisocial behaviour, media, quality assurance, young people and families. We seek to promote the awareness of the faith of Islam, fostering understanding and better community relations.
Ipswich Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Ipswich Orchestral Society performs three concerts per year for the public. We invite international soloists for two of these. Our third concert (family concert) we taylor to attract a younger audience - our aim is to introduce children to the pleasure of music making via a lighter programme.
The Rugby Group Benevolent Fund Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity supports employees, past employees, their dependants and families, of the former Rugby Cement who are in need and assists other charitable causes in communities close to the cement plants once run by the Company.
Jennie's Children's Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe Charity aims to provide families, with a child who has been traumatised, is disabled or has had a high level of medical intervention, with a happy relaxing restorative holiday by the sea, in Pembrokeshire. We rent 3 cottages, in a group, where volunteers (living in 1 cottage) are on hand to provide support, help, listen and give much needed fun to the families.
The Mothers Union (diocese Of Bristol Branch)
Beneficiary group, ReligionSupporting and promoting marriage. Encouraging parents in their role to develop the faith of their children. Maintaining a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship & service. Promoting conditions in society favourable to stable family life & the protection of children. To help those whose family life has met with adversity.
Taunton And District Mencap Society
Beneficiary group, LeisureTM exists (A) for the relief of people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and their families, dependants and carers, and (B) To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation or other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of learning disability with the object of improving their conditionsof life
The Bridget Collett Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, EducationThe charity annually canvasses local schools and communities in the villages immediately North of Ipswich in post code IP6, to find families in financial need, and students, up to age 25, in universities and similar institutions, whose circumstances may be restricting their educational opportunities. Annual grants are awarded based on evidence of need, and graded according to the ages of children.
Saltash Heritage
Beneficiary group, HeritageSaltash Heritage collects, displays and makes available to the general public items relating to the history and heritage of Saltash and the surrounding area. It operates both a Museum (permanent and changing displays) and a Local History Centre with photographs and family history data.
Seaford Music Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupTO PROMOTE AN ANNUAL SEASON OF PROFESSIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS AND FAMILY CONCERTS, FEATURING ESTABLISHED ARTISTS OF THE HIGHEST CALIBRE AND EMERGING YOUNG ARTISTS
The Lancashire Family History And Heraldry Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage(a) to advance the education of the public in the study of genealogy, heraldry and family history.(b) to locate, publish and make accessible relevant documents and records.(c) to promote the preservation of such documents and records, particularly by transcription of original sources(d) to operate its own information service and build up a library
Mohamed Ali Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionAdvance the education of the public in the history of the Islamic World, of Egypt and of the Mohamed Ali family in particular.Maintain and preserve an archive of historical interest.Sponsor and assist in the study of the period of the reign of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II including an authoritative biography of the Khedive.Assist impecunious members of the Mohamed Ali Family.
The Barbers' Amalgamated Charity
Beneficiary groupPRINCIPAL OBJECT IS TO HELP IMPOVERISHED MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND THE BARBERS' TRADE AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CHARITY PROVIDES PENSIONS AND ALLOCATED DISBURSEMENTS TO HELP THE ELDERLY AND RETIRED.
Islamic Prayer Group & Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, ReligionThe principle activities of the charity include: weekend & monthend prayer meetings; Every second Friday night prayers; weekend classes for adults and children; observing Laylatul Qadr night of power prayer; monthly youth activities; yearly Eid festival prayers and celebrations, annual Graduation thanksgiving, family summer outings/trips/funfair and regular visit, advice and advocacy as necessary.
The Pasternak Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupGiving public access to the artistic works held by the Pasternak Trust (the work of Leonid Osipovich, Boris Leonidovich and other members of the Pasternak family); ensuring the professional cataloguing and conservation of these works; making them available for scholarly study; promotion of the works through exhibitions and a website.
Christleton County Primary School Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe Christleton County Primary School Association (CCPSA) raises funds through events like school discos, Christmas fairs, family fun nights, and quizzes to support Christleton County Primary School. Funds help provide IT equipment, outdoor learning spaces such as the Forest School and outdoor classroom, and cover costs for school trips and activities.
Association Of Interchurch Families
Beneficiary group, ReligionAIF gives support for families where one partner is usually Roman Catholic, or Orthodox, and the other of another church, giving them a voice within the churches, and working for unity of Christians everywhere.
Walsall Breast Cancer Self-Help Group
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthProvides practical and emotional support and assistance to breast cancer patients and their families. Our Counsellors offer help on a voluntary basis at the same time as working along side the professionals at the local hospital. We also offer a help line service.
Pudsey Civic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HeritageWe maintain a local and family history collection of objects, books, photographs and local history archive material from which we provide a service to the public via attendance at the local library, at events and fairs. We encourage interest in conserving and preserving the historical built environment and in improvements to the quality of new planning and buildings.
The Newick Distress Trust
Beneficiary groupThe Trust made a total of 55 (2033:49) grants in 2024 averaging £244 (2023:£310).A very high proportion were to single parent families struggling to pay bills for essential costs of living and unforeseen expenditure.2024 saw a 59% decrease (2023-67% increase) in donations and a 9% (2023:19%) decrease in grants.A very successful appeal for funds was made in April 2025.
Colchester Toy Library
Arts, Beneficiary group, ChildcareThe toy library promotes the welfare and education of children through play. We provide a lending service of toys and play equipment to all children particularly those with additional needs A soft play area for families to bring their children to play We are open 3 days a week,and hold stay and play session during our opening times
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many families beneficiary group charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,924 registered families beneficiary group charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the families beneficiary group charities by income?
British Heart Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£410.6m). 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 families beneficiary group charities?
Families beneficiary group charities reported a combined annual income of £28.4bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for families beneficiary group charities?
Across all families beneficiary group charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 85.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of families beneficiary group charities?
Families beneficiary group charities have an average annual income of £1.0m. 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.