Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Women
Discover 3,317 Beneficiary group charities that specialise in women. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Theatrical Guild
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthThe Theatrical Guild is the charity supporting Backstage and Front of House theatre staff across the UK - offering a range of financial grants, access to counselling or therapy, mid-career training opportunities, welfare advice and industry signposting.
Masonic Benevolent Fund Of South Wales
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo assist the education and advancement of the children of distressed or deceased Freemasons in the province; to assist widows of such Freemasons; to assist old, infirm and distressed Freemasons; to subscribe to recognised Masonic charitable organisations; to donate to non Masonic charities.
Berkshire Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary groupEducation/training.Girlguiding UK enables girls and young women to develop their potential and to make a difference to the world.The aim of guiding is to help girls and young women develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world.
Family Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careA local independent church with activities for church members and wider community including: parent & toddler group; counselling; Boys & Girls Brigades; Kids Church; youth club. Charitable work locally includes helping the homeless and vulnerable. Additionally the church supports initiatives abroad including orphanages in Uganda and India and aid projects in developing countries.
Stock Exchange Clerks Fund
Beneficiary groupTo provide financial assistance for persons in necessitous circumstances, such persons being former employees of the London Stock Exchange or Member firms of the London Stock Exchange or widows or children of any such person.
The Cheshire Federation Of Womens Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.The WI is a democratic, non-sectarian and non-party political organisation.
The Surrey Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportIn pursuance of the overall goals of its charitable objectivs, the Federation's principal activity is enabling women in Surrey. In practice, this means that through the work of its trustees, sub-committees, member WIs, volunteers and other supporters, the Federation: Encourages women in Surrey to become individual members of their local WI; Assists and advises on the setting up of new WIs in regio
Al-Huda Cultural Centre & Mosque
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, ReligionActivitiesa. Educational & Cultural Workshopsb. Advice, Advocacy, Information on immigration, housing, benefits, hospitals. c. Family affairs such as marriage, mediation, counselling & Women affairs, d. Substance misuse advice and guidance.e. elderly advice and support & youth work f. Islamic propagation:-five time a day prayers, Ramadan (evening meal) program,
Manchester Bangladeshi Women's Project
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Health, LeisureAdvice/advocacy drop-in, 1:1 practical/emotional support, English language class, Sewing and dress making class, Keep-fit and Yoga class, Employability and Driving Theory class, Mental health project with different activities, Young girls group, Lunch club, Coffee morning, Gardening project, swimming, massage, Summer trip, AGM, international women's week, world mental health day.
Sisters Of Jesus Way
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionWe receive guests into our house for times of quiet and refreshment. We lead bible studies for small groups and lead quiet days. Small groups use the house to be together for planning, prayer and a time to be together away. We lead weekends with various themes such as a walking weekend, quiet weekend and at the major Christian Festivals such as Easter.
The Guide Association Birmingham
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareGirlguiding Birmingham is the largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women in Birmingham. Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community.
The Guide Association - Bristol And South Gloucestershire
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe provision of a balanced programme of activities for girls and young women within the age range 5 - 25 years who live in the area of Bristol & South Gloucestershire, to develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world.
Gotham Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground Trust
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureFor the well being of local residents.This includes sporting facilities ie cricket, football, outdoor bowls, tennis and netballThe Memorial Hall supports all activities such as Doctors Surgery, library facilities, Women's Institute, Line Dancing, Coffee club, British Legion meetings, History Society, tea dancing, Astronomical Society, Pilates and other group exercise classes, mother/baby group
Harefield Parochial Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, HousingThe Trust is an almshouse and grant-making charity operating only in the Parish of Harefield. It provides alms accommodation for qualifying elderly women and families and also playing fields. At Christmas cash grants are made in lieu of traditional coal allocations to qualifying elderly. Grants are also made from time to time to individuals or groups with an established need.
The Widows, Orphans And Dependants Society Of The Church In Wales
Beneficiary group, Professions, ReligionThe main object of the Society is to provide financial assistance to widow(er)s, orphans and dependants of deceased clergy who have previously served in the ministry of the Church in Wales.
The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe Trust supports individuals and charities as explained in the Grants Policy briefly described below. Grants to members, widows, and their dependants of the Plaisterers Livery Company in need. Educational Grants in the plastering industry specifically, but generally in City of London and surrounding areas. Support of HM Forces Charities. Educational bursaries to Choir Schools.
The Mathieson Music Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareThe objectives of the charity are to provide education in Western and Indian classical music, dance, drama and fine arts in India, Britain and other parts of the world. The Trust raises funds to assist its sister trust, The Mathieson Music School in Kolkata, India. It provides teaching for children who are selected either because they are orphans or from the poorest of the poor.
Middlesex East Guides
Associations, Beneficiary groupProvision of the girlguiding programme to all girls and women from the age of 4 in various units throughout the London borough of Brent, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. Participation in a wide range of activities encourages them to fulfill their potential to take an active role in society. Providing residential opportunities at our environmental centre in Elstree, Hertsmere.
The Fairfield Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Professions, ReligionThe purpose of the Fairfield Trust is to provide quality rented accommodation for missionaries, clergy and other Christian workers; their spouses, widows or widowers who, following careers serving humanity, either in the UK or abroad have been unable to provide for a home of their own.
Chinese Information And Advice Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareImmigration and asylum laws advice, women victims of domestic violence support and advocacy, support to children affected by domestic violence, benefit advice and advocacy, tackling homelessness, asylum seeker and refugee support, health and wellbeing advice, disseminate information to the Chinese community, campaign for policies change, cultural exchange and raising cultural awareness.
Muslim Cultural Society Of The United Kingdom
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe committee members attended family matters, visiting the sick and elderly and bereaved families. Ladies group meet once a month. Functions held for members at large. Provide religious education to children and families on a weekly and monthly basis. Distribution of free news letters and calendars to members.
Village Hall Guarlford
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionProvides building and facilities to local community groups eg Parochial Church Council, Guarlford History Group, Guarlford Women's Institute, Malvern table tennis Club, Guarlford Parish Council.
Leeds County Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary groupGirlguiding Leeds is a voluntary organisation providing activities 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 wider world.
The Blues And Royals Association
Beneficiary groupBy granting temporary financial assistance for the relief of members or their dependants, who are in need. Non-members of the Association, their wives, widows or children and other dependants in distressed circumstances may also receive temporary assistance at the discretion of the Committee.
The Arthur Townrow Pensions Fund
Beneficiary groupProvides pensions to widows and spinsters living in Chesterfield and spinsters living out of the area who are dependent on State benefits or who only have a small income.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many women beneficiary group charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,317 registered women beneficiary group charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the women 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 women beneficiary group charities?
Women 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 women beneficiary group charities?
Across all women 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 women beneficiary group charities?
Women 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.