Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Women
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Churches In Reading Drop-In Centre
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareCIRDIC runs two day Centres. One caters for the spritual emotional and practical needs of adults who are homeless or in poor accommodation by providing food, clothing and warmth as well as medical and practical advice and art therapy. The second Centre caters for women with special physical and emotional needs by providing warmth, food, companionship and advice.
Dorset Federation Of Women's Institutes Limited
Associations, Beneficiary groupOrganise a diverse range of educational and events throughout each year. Attend a variety of shows and events in Dorset to raise awareness of the work the Women's Institutes do and to work on increasing membership. Work on active campaigns for better living for people and the environment.
The Arthur Norfolk Battersby Trust
Beneficiary groupProvision of accomodation for aged or infirm persons of good character and deserving of assistance who reside in Stockport Borough or within a reasonable distance . Priority given to people or widows previously engaged in business or profession
The Community Of St John The Divine
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareThe community seeks to establish a centre of worship and prayer within the ethos of healing, wholeness and reconciliation, we exercise a ministry of hospitality for people to come for times of rest, retreat and renewal and to share in our life and worship. We offer a ministry of spiritual accompanyment and pastoral care, and seek to respond to the needs of the poor and marginalized.
Apna Ghar
Beneficiary group, Social welfareApna Ghar is a centre run by and for minority ethnic women residing in a deprived area of South Tyneside. The centre provides vocational and non-vocational classes i.e. IT, English for beginners. Make services more accessible to the senior citizen members of the community with luncheon clubs, health awareness sessions. It also provides activities for the youth community.
Federation Of Essex Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, in all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare. It gives women the opportunity of working together and putting into those ideals for which is stands.
The Ruby And Will George Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo provide for the advancement of education or the relief of poverty among persons employed or formerly employed in commerce or husbands, wives, widows, widowers or issue of such persons.
Wirral Guides
Associations, Beneficiary groupUnderpinned by Girlguiding UK, Girlguiding Wirral County enables girls and young women to develop their potential and make a difference to the world, with highly trained and motivated leaders delivering a vibrant and comprehensive programme of activities throughout the year.
Ravenstone Hospital Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareTHE PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION FOR POOR WOMEN OF GOOD CHARACTER BY MEANS OF A COMPLEX OF 25 ALMSHOUSE FLATS WITH A RESIDENT WARDEN. THE AREA OF BENEFIT FROM WHICH RESIDENTS MAY BE APPOINTED IS THE ANCIENT PARISHES OF RAVENSTONE AND SWANNINGTON AND THE ANCIENT TOWNSHIP OF SWANNINGTON, LEICESTERSHIRE. APPOINTMENTS MAY BE MADE FROM OUTSIDE THIS AREA IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY APPLICATION WITHIN THE AREA.
Northampton County Guides Association
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe Guide Association is the largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women in the UK. In Northamptonshire we have approximately 7,500 members, making us the largest voluntary youth group in the county. Members meet together, usually weekly, in units all over the county. Here they have the opportunity to take part in fun activities and new adventures.
Womens Playhouse Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo promote, maintain, improve and advance education and to foster appreciation of the Arts in the theatre and other associated audio, visual and mechanical arts.
Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTeaching juniors and adults to row with the aim of increasing their fitness and taking part in competition. The club is nationally competitive in junior, senior and veteran classifications both male and female. The club also provides for non-competitive members.The charity achieves these aims by the provision of all the necessary equipment such as boats, a gymnasium and volunteer coaches.
African Women's Health Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationTraining for African women and children in ESL, cookery, Arabic language, IT and personal health matters. There is a homework class for schoolchildren on Sundays. Advice, information and language support on personal health and related matters given to women and support in contacting schools in respect of their children's education and further development.
Stepney Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HealthOffer Employment advice and guidance, IT training, Job-search, women development and counselling, healthy living, ESOL and other activities to benefit the local community at large.
Hampshire North Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureProvides a wide range of activities & other opportunities for girls & young women. These vary from indoor challenges to outdoor pursuits, from social skills to social action. All focus on enabling the membership to have fun, build friendships & gain valuable life skills. The stimulating & enjoyable programmes in which the girls share are delivered by trained & enthusiastic volunteer leaders.
St Andrew's Society For Ladies In Need
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareTo give small annuities, special one-off grants, etc to ladies of any denomination who are in need and unable to earn. Grants are approved by the committee and temporary help can be given if the need is urgent. We give priority to ladies who are trying to maintain their own home although we also help towards a shortfall in care home fees.
Suffolk East Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyThe main purposes of the WI organisation are to enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public question, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. Working together to put into practice these ideals.
Leicestershire And Rutland Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureThe Federation oversees 109 WIs throughout Leicestershire and Rutland, organising educational courses in crafts, public affairs, health and wellbeing, sport and other areas, aimed at providing women with the opportunity to maximise their enjoyment of life and involvement in the local community.
Stoke-On-Trent North, Stoke-On-Trent South, Newcastle And Longton Divisions Of The Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe Guide Association, as part of a worldwide Movement, enables girls and young women to fufil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteers. This charity owns and provides a Brownie and Guide Holiday House and a Brownie and Guide Campsite for use by all members.
Central Glamorgan Guides
Associations, Beneficiary groupCentral Glamorgan Girlguiding is part of Girlguiding UK - Girls can do anything. Within Guiding through fun, adventure and as safe space girls discover their potential and develop skills for adulthood. Through numerous activities, teamwork, leadership, and discussions. It helps them develop the skills and confidence and to make a difference to the world around them.
The Footwear Benevolent Society
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo relieve, in cases of need, hardship or distress, persons who are or have been engaged in the footwear trade and their widows, widowers and other dependants.
Nottinghamshire Federation Of Womens Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesProviding 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.
Indigent Welfare And Education Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe relief of need, hardship or distress of the poor in particular poor orphan children and widows and the relief of sickness of the disabled and the advancement of education in England and throughout the world by providing sustainable aid concentrating on education, digital and welfare projects.
Stanway Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThere are three parts to the village hall together with changing rooms for the adjacent playing fields. Activities that are undertaken in the hall are - carpet bowls, mother & toddler groups, children's play & dance groups, dog training, private hire, flower clubs, ladies groups, keep fit, weight watchers, war games. training, singing groups, art clubs etc.
Redbridge Panjabi Sabhiacharik (cultural) Sabha
Beneficiary group, LeisureCultural and Social ActivitiesOlder People's Services Yoga ClassesInformation and AdviceMental Health Women's ProjectIndoor Games Table TennisDhole, Tabla ClassesKick Boxing Classes
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.