Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Women
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Wales Assembly Of Women Cynulliad Merched Cymru
Beneficiary group, Social welfareRegular members email Newsletter /Facebook/ Website https://walesassemblyofwomen.co.ukLinks with the Women's Nation Commission and representation at their conferenceWork with Equal Opportunities Commission and Violence Against Women Annual Audrey Jones Awards to encourage research by womenSee update of events and news on website
Long Sutton & South Warnborough Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary groupIN ADDITION TO OUR STATED PURPOSES WE DONATE TO A CHOSEN LOCAL CHARITY EACH YEAR . PROFIT MADE THROUGH providing coach party teas and art and craft one day workshops.. WE SUPPORT THE ACWW.
Christiana Saunders For Widows
Beneficiary groupFinancial assistance in the form of a single cash grant payable by one or more instalments to single women (widows, spinsters and divorcees) in reduced circumstances and of good character living alone, on low incomes, who have lived in the borough of Doncaster for the past two years.
Pinner Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesProviding women with educational opportunities & the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities & to campaign on issues that matter to them & their communities.
Long Stratton And District Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo provide women with educational opportunities through lectures and talks, and to learn new skills and take part in a wide variety of activities. To campaign for issues that matter to them and their community.
Guild Of Mercers' Scholars Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareFor the benefit of distressed members of the guild their widows children or relatives or for the benefit of charities or other charitable institutions, societies or objects including educational projects undertaken by the younger members of the guild.
Old Hartley Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide education, interests and entertainment for women in the local community, in an informal, sociable setting. We link with members around the country.Meetings are held once a month and speakers are arranged to cover a variety of interests, both informative and entertaining.
The Loan, Gift And Prize Fund Of The Old Girls' Association Of The Wirral Grammar School
Beneficiary group, EducationSmall annual raffle otherwise income is from donations, interest and dividends and subscriptions.Disbursements to pupils of Wirral Grammar School for Girls in the form of Prizes also Loan & Gift Fund available to help, on request, with education.
Coloma Parents Association
Beneficiary group, EducationThe object is to advance the education of the pupils in Coloma Convents Girls School.The association may develop more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school, engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils attending it and provide and assist in the provision of facilities for education at the school.
Royal Antediluvian Order Of Buffaloes G L E Peterborough And District Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe functions are social and benevolent and objects are to assist necessitous members and the widows and orphans of deceased members, also to support such external philanthropic and charitable objects in the local area (Peterborough and surrounding District) as may be deemed desirable.
National Alliance Of Women's Organisations
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesLobbying and campaigning, building bridges and alliances between organisations, providing opportunities to network, developing the capacity of women's organisations, engaging young women with democratic institutions
The Bournemouth Chamber Of Trade Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo maintain and administer a fund to afford relief and assistance to:1)Members of the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce who, from unavoidable misfortune, may be in distressed circumstances2)The widows or dependents of Members who may be in need3) Corporate Members of BCTC who need financial support to establish a new business or re-focus an existing business
Muslim Womens Aid, UK
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyTo promote Gender Equality and Rights of Women of all faiths. To enhance the welfare of women and children in UK and overseas. Support, advise and rehabilitate victims of domestic violence and forced marriages. To support, advise and rehabilitate refugee women and displaced families. To research into the impact of armed conflict on Women and Children.
Andover Afternoon Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are a local branch of the Women's Institute. We hold 11 main meetings a year. These mostly involve a speaker, refreshments, a raffle and an informal competition. We hold many other events during the year (including an outing, group lunches, a tea party, two coffee mornings, monthly get-togethers, a craft group and various sporting activities). Women of 18 years and above are welcome to join.
Bournemouth South Division Guides
Associations, Beneficiary groupGirlguiding Bournemouth South follows the Girlguiding programme and gives girls and women a safe space where they can be themselves through adventures, having fun, building friendships and gain valuable life skills. We give them an opportunity to fulfil their potential and make a positive difference in their lives and communities and confidence for future challenges.
Westminster Division Guide Association
Beneficiary groupWe cater for girls from 5 - 25 years, we have a management committee for our camp-site.Our activities are centred around our promise, to love God,to serve Queen and country, to help other people and to keep the Guide law.Our girls have fun, badges to complete according to their age and ability. We do not distinguish between race or disability.
British Association Of Former United Nations Civil Servants Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Social welfare"The object of the BBF is to relieve in cases of need, hardship or distress members of the Association, their spouses, widows, widowers and other dependants. Support is not limited to members but is also available to any former employee of the United Nations or of its Specialised Agencies provided they are resident in the United Kingdom."
Gloucestershire Medical Benevolent Trust
Beneficiary group1. helping GPs in necessitous circumstances who carry on or have previously carried on general medical practice in Gloucestershire 2. helping the widows and dependants in necessitous circumstances of deceased GPs who prior to their deaths carried on general medical practice in Gloucestershire3. Support to GPs experiencing exceptional stress and difficulties when practising in Gloucestershire
Sacred Arts Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, ReligionThe preservation and promotion of art, culture and literature through workshops in classical temple music and dance, a handicraft project as part of a rehabilitation programme for homeless women, maintenance of archives and a library of relevant literature and an agricultural arts project. SAT works in conjunction with an Indian charitable trust.
Mercian Volunteers Regimental Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareTo relieve persons who are serving or who have served in the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Mercian Volunteers and in the Worcestershire and Staffordshire Companies of the Light Infantry and Mercian Volunteers and their widows, children or other dependents who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.To promote the efficiency of the Mercian Volunteers and to maintain its traditions
Ccgs Friends
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationParents/Teachers Association, raising funds for children's benefit at Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School - activities include Discos, Quiz nights, Salsa evenings, etc
Hayes And Harlington Old People's Welfare Committee
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare1. WE PROVIDE ART WORKSHOPS FOR HEALTH & WELL-BEING TO REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION AND KEEP PEOPLE CONNECTED. 2.WE PROVIDE OUTINGS FOR DISABLED AND ABLE-BODIED PEOPLE: TO PLACES OF INTEREST, INCLUDING THEATRE & CONCERTS, EXHIBITIONS, HEALTHY WALKS. OTHER ACTIVITIES: CRAFT & KNITTING FOR OLDER ASIAN WOMEN.2 SUPPORT & ADVOCACY 3.TRAINING VOLUNTEERS. 4.RAPID RESPONSE HELP TO OLD PEOPLE DURING COVID
Marjorie Cousens Memorial Fund
Animals, Beneficiary groupProvides charitable services to members of The West Of England Ladies Kennel Society .Helps members and ex members to care for their dogs.i.e. pays vet bills or helps to repair kennels etc.
YWCA Of Great Britain
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE,IN PARTICULAR YOUNG WOMEN UNDER 30,THE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR EDUCATION AND TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE THEIR POVERTY OR HARDSHIP, WORKING FROM A CHRISTIAN VALUE BASE.TO ENCOURAGE THE SOCIAL,PHYSICAL,SPIRITUAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROMOTE THE LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY OF YOUNG WOMEN.
Women In Music
Arts, Beneficiary groupWomen In Music is a national organisation that celebrates women's music making across all genres of music. We raise awareness of gender issues in music and support women musicians in their professional development.
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.