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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Cinenova Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupCinenova is a non-profit organisation dedicated to distributing films and videos made by women. Formed in 1991 from the merger of two feminist distributors, Circles and Cinema of Women, Cinenova provides the means to discover and watch experimental films, narrative feature films, artists film and video, documentary and educational videos.
Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Health, LeisureAdult Education and Leisure groups, Keep fit, Zumba, Latin American Line Dance, Welsh Dance, Women's Institute, Gardening Societies, Karate, Brownies, Ballet, Coychurch Youth Club, Children's Parties, Concerts, Charity Events.Surgery for Welsh Assembly MPs and use as a Polling Station.
Westonzoyland Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTHE COMMUNITY CENTRE IS MANAGED & RUN FOR THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY & PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS HIRING. ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SHORT MAT BOWLS, KEEP FIT,CRAFTS,PAINTING,BALLROOM DANCING, WOMENS INSTITUTE, TODDLERS,CONCERTS,FUND RAISERS,BINGO,COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND MUCH MUCH MORE.
Ghana School Aid
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationGhana School Aid supports the education of children, particular girls and young women, with a focus on rural areas by making grants to schools, vocational and teacher training centres in support of local efforts, for building materials, technical equipment, teaching and learning materials, books, and School Links to enable exchange and new experiences for young people in an interconnected world.
Girlguiding Kent West
Associations, Beneficiary groupGirlguiding Kent West offers girls and young women quality girl-led guiding opportunities, presenting challenge and adventure, which develop their potential and enable them to make a positive contribution to their community and beyond.
Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall is hired out to the local and wider communicty for private functions and also for community activites (WI, Keep Fit, Gardening Club, Dancing, Yoga, Parish Council Meetings, Mums and Tots, Short Mat Bowls to name a few)
Holmer Green Village Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureTHE CHARITY HAS BEEN FORMED TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN THE FACILITIES OF THE VILLAGE CENTRE HALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS FROM ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS - THESE INCLUDE PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS, GIRL GUIDES AND SIMILAR GROUPS, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL, KEEP FIT AND WEIGHT LOSS GROUPS, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUPS, THEATRE, HEALTH CLINICS ETC.
Ladies' Samaritan Society
Beneficiary group, HealthThe charity gives aid to the patients of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London that does not normally fall within the scope of the NHS or other bodies providing financial support to patients.
Manchester Local Medical Committee Compassionate Fund
Beneficiary groupFor the charitable relief of members of the medical profession and their families, and widows of deceased members of the medical profession; any other necessitous persons connected with the medical profession; and for purposes which are charitable in law and related to medicine or the medical profession.
Victoria Village And District Welfare Hall
Animals, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, ReligionWe are a typical village hall in the Abersychan area of Torfaen, Gwent. The hall is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers. Activities at the hall include Senior Citizens Group. Women's Institute(WI). Reiki therapy. Canine training. Spiritualist church which includes a meditation group and other church related activities. Table Top. Children's parties.
University Of The Third Age In Kennet (wiltshire)
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureOur charity is democratic, self funded and a self managed organisation which exists to provide education & leisure activities for men & women, no longer in full time employment. Activities are organised entirely by members who both learn from & teach each other. At present nearly 70 groups meet to discuss & learn about a wide variety of subjects.
The Nether Heyford Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvide a venue for village social, cultural and educational activities, also available for private hire, parties & wedding receptions. Indoor bowls, Heyford Choir, Martial arts club, Film evenings, Pensioners Meals, Various keep fit classes, Women's Institute meetings, Garden Club & Flower club.
St Andrew's (sutton Park) Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureSt Andrews Community Centre within walking distance of a large local estate, next to the local Primary School.The Centre has a small facility but is well used by childrens activities, Pilates and Yoga groups, WW and Womens Institute meetings and Karate, for local community groups and children party hire.
The Guide Association Oxfordshire County
Associations, Beneficiary groupA huge number of varied activities are provided to all young members who follow the guiding programme at unit, district, division or county level. The emphasis is on teamwork, caring for the individual and decision making.
Girlguiding Lancashire West
Associations, Beneficiary groupTo pursue the objectives of the Guide Association UK by assisting girls and young women in the Guiding County of Lancashire West to fulfil their potential and take an active and responsible role in society.
The Girls' Brigade International Council
Beneficiary groupThe support and encouragement of the individual Fellowships and their member countries in the outworking of the Charity's objects as contained in the Trustees Annual Report.To become a more mission oriented organisation.
Friends Of St James Mission And School Nyamandhlovu
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe Friends of St James Mission & School, Zimbabwe (FSJMS) funds a pre school teacher salary and bursaries for able girls from the primary into the boarding school 80 km northwest of Bulawayo. We also provide school lunch for 220 Preschool/Primary pupils who live in & around St James mission between Nymandhlovu & Tsholotsho. The trustees and some committee members were teachers at the school.
Culcheth Independent Methodist Chapel (trust Property Held In Connexion Therewith)
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionSunday morning christian worship. Bible studies and prayer meetings. Ladies fellowship groups. Churches together lunches. Christian outreach concerts. Coffee mornings.
Aberhafesp Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTo provide a meeting place for local activity groups which include: Women's Institute, Y.F.C., Table Tennis Club, Short Mat Bowls and meetings of the Community Council ; it is used by local residents for birthday parties, receptions after funerals and other family functions. We hold an annual Christmas party for local people as well as fund-raising coffee mornings.
Ovingham Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureA MEETING PLACE FOR :- WOMENS INSTITUTE, KEEP FIT GROUP, DRAMA GROUP, LOCAL CHOIRTODDLERS PLAYGROUP.AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE HIRE:- FAMILY PARTIES, LECTURES ETC CRAFT GROUP, FILM CLUB
Rowlands Gill And District Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareOur centre is self-financing and managed by volunteers. We provide a pleasant venue for local residents and groups. Activities include art, ladies choir, W.I. and day centre for the elderly (run by volunteers), also yoga and pilates for adults plus karate classes for children. We have fund raising events i.e. craft & plant sales, afternoon teas, music and social events throughout the year.
Ashford Road Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureThe provision of facilities for people to hire for private or public functions, activities workshops etc. Current hirers include short mat bowls, craft, fitness training, Kent County Council Day Opportunities Service, The Arts Society Canterbury, Asbestos Cancer Support group, womens institute, organ club and whist. Monthly bingo and dances.
Bearsted And Thurnham Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the Women's Institute organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions, in music, drama, all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare.
Women's Institute - Kennington
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureActivities include monthly meetings and group activites:Art, Calligraphy, Darts, Drama, Gardening, Handicraft, Reading, Table Tennis and Writing.Members raise funds and cater for local activities.The hall is also used by others:Birdwatchers, Ballroom Dancing, Children's Dancing, Pilates, Yoga, Wedding / Birthday Parties and for other functions.
Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe charity's purpose is 1.To provide immediate assistance to Berkshire Mark Masons or their widows in time of need in compliance with our by laws; 2. Support to small local charities; 3. Support to one Berkshire-wide Charity each year;4. Support to National Charitable Giving through the Mark Benevolent Fund.Support to Option 1 will always receive first call on funds.
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.