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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Arab Women's Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareAWA's objective is fund raising and collecting for the relief of poverty & distress amongst children, women and families from the Middle East living in the region or elsewhere, including the UK. Funds are raised by arranging various activities such as lunches, dinners, cultural events, etc. The aim is to promote educational, social, economic, and health opportunities for those in greatest need.
Islamic Centre Kingsbury
Beneficiary group, ReligionGiving religious as well moral education and trying to discipline the young ones and reminding them their responsibilities towards their parents, brothers, sisters and relatives.
Ashburton District Girl Guides
Associations, Beneficiary groupGirlguiding Activities
The Lynchmere Retired Incumbents' And Widows' Fund
Beneficiary groupto provide relief for any retired incumbents and dependants of the parish of Lynchmere
Truro Cathedral School Limited
Beneficiary group, EducationTo Assist boys, girls and students to attend schools,colleges, institutions or classes for the purpose of education by contributing towards or paying their fees and/or travelling expenses or by providing them with maintenance allowances.
North Walsham District Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary groupGirl Guiding Activities
The Highbury Old Girls' Centenary Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationProvides books and resources for students to assist them to progress to further education.Also provides music bursary for gifted pupils.
Sessay United Charities
Beneficiary groupProvision of relief to widows and widowers within the Parish of Sessay and Hutton Sessay
The Emily Rainford Scholarships
Beneficiary group, EducationPromote the education (including social and physical training)to girls and young women under 21 who live or has a parent who lives in Ansdel.
The St Paul's School For Girls, Edgbaston, Scholarship Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationGives grants to pupils of the School to help with costs of Further Education
Ethel Shaw Prizes Fund (icw The Lancaster Girl's Grammar School)
Beneficiary group, EducationPrize Giving
The Western Region Miners Welfare Trust Fund
Beneficiary group, ProfessionsPromoting and improving the health, social well-being and conditions of living of persons who are or have been employed in the Coal Industry in the counties of Staffordshire, Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Shropshire, Clwyd, Gwynedd and Powys and their wives, husbands and dependent relatives and the widows, widowers and relatives of deceased persons.
Shepherds Bush Islamic Cultural Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareThe charity's primary aim is to create opportunity for people from deprived social backgrounds also including children, women and the elderly. The charity operates by providing support by educational, sporting and social means to enhance skills within these areas. The charity invites all ethnic and religious backgrounds to integrate and socialise.
The Hanford School Charitable Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, EducationProvision of education for girls between the ages of 7 and 13
Pensby District Guides
Associations, Beneficiary groupRainbow, Brownie and Guide units within Pensby District
De Mouilpied Charity Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo promote skills and career development in young film makers with particular emphasis on women film makers
Greenwood Women's Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureEducation/trainingAmateur sport
Friends Of Penwortham Girls' High School
Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationParent Teacher Association, dormant in activity since 2003/04
Queen Margaret's School, York Limited
Beneficiary group, EducationThe charity, formerly Queen Margaret's school for girls, Escrick Park, ceased operations and went into administration on 07 July 2025. The administration is being handled by FRP Advisory.
Moira House School Limited
Beneficiary group, EducationIndependent Boarding and Day Education for Girls in Eastbourne
Sisters Of Mercy, Gravesend, Kent
Beneficiary group, EducationThe charity's principal activities are:- Education through the support of St Josephs school- Healthcare through the support of the congregational members in their old age- Social and pastoral through community based programmes and local parish work
Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe general objective of the charity is to support the advancement of the charitable ministries carried on by the members of the Congregation for the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and the well being of those who benefit from the Congregation's ministries; and to care for the members throughout their lives with the Congregation.
Skipton Girls' High School Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationFundraising activites for Skipton Girls' High School.
The Religious Of Christian Instruction
Beneficiary group, EducationThe Institute has continued to fulfil its principal aims through the education and formation of religious sisters, by teaching, pastoral and other work at the two schools in Effingham and by care and pastoral work in the parishes of Sherborne and Effingham and elsewhere.
Howgill Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareHOWGILL VILLAGE HALL IS USED BY PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO LIVE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA AND BEYOND FOR MANY SOCIAL EVENTS, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS, HARVEST, AND OTHER CELEBRATIONS. IT ALSO HOLDS SPORTS DAYS, CONCERTS, DOMINO DRIVES, WOMENS INSTITUTE, YOUNG FARMERS AND WEEKLY TODDLERS GROUP, AS WELL AS FUND RAISING EVENTS E.G. DUCK RACE, COFFEE EVENINGS AND HIRE OF THE HALL BY OTHER GROUPS
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.