Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Women
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One Love
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationProvision of quality training and childcare with a view to enhance further education and employment opportunities for people with mulpiple disadvantage such as ethnic minorities, refugees and women returnees in the local area
Haworth And District Women’s Institute
Associations, Beneficiary groupWe try to provide help within the local community and to educate women to enable them to provide an effective role in that community, to expand their horizons and to develop and pass on important skills.
The Maidstone Grammar School For Girls Parents And Friends Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Educationfund-raising 100 club/quiz nights/musical events/auction of promisessecond hand uniform salesproviding refreshments at school led events eg parents eveningsmaking grants to school/pupils
Holme Grange LTD
Beneficiary group, EducationProvision of Education to 3-16 year old boys & girls.Aim to achieve highest academic levels inkeeping with the ability of each pupil while fostering traditional values e.g. honesty, integrity,kindness and courtesy.Partnerships with local schools providing expertise,advice and support.Means tested bursaries for more able children from families unable to fund private education without support.
St Marys School Gerrard Cross Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionSt Mary's School is a vibrant, academic and caring independent school for girls aged from 3 to 18 years. The school aims to provide a stimulating, well balanced education within a value system based on the beliefs and ethics of the Church of England, reflecting the Anglican Foundation of the School and as well as recognising and affirming the religious and cultural differences of all the pupils.
St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTo run St Mary's, a School located in Shaftesbury.St Mary's is a Roman Catholic Girls' School, boarding and day, founded on the principles of Mary Ward. Her vision and the school's mission is to educate each individual to the highest standards through fostering traditional values in the spirit of the Gospel.
Baby Lifeline Limited
Beneficiary group, HealthThe principal activity of the charity is the provision of equipment in maternity and special care baby units, specific and focused development training for health and associated legal professionals involved in maternity care and other related research.
Leicester Islamic Academy
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTHE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS TRUST IS ESTABLISHED IS THE FURTHERANCE OF THE EDUCATION OF ALL PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE LEICESTER ISLAMIC ACADEMY AND OTHER SUCH SCHOOLS ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED FOR THIS PURPOSE AND INCLUDING THERE AT THE PROMOTION OF THE TEACHING OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM ACCORDING TO THE QURAN AND THE TEACHINGS OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMED (PEACE BE UPON HIM)
Eaves Housing For Women Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareEaves provide: supported accommodation for women trafficked into the UK and a Drop In Centre for women affected by the criminal justice system. The Life Skills Service is an advice and advocacy service for women who are affected by violence or are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Eaves also conducts research, lobbys and responds to government papers on violence against women issues.
Religious Of The Sacred Heart Of Mary, Immaculate Virgin, Eap
Beneficiary group, EducationThe Charity supports the education of girls by leasing its property to the Marymount International School and continues its own work in advancing the religious and other charitable works of the congregation.
Liverpool Church Of England Council For Social Aid (incorporated)
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Social welfareEstablished 1823. Key role managing Adelaide House Women's Approved Premises. Adelaide creatively supports female offenders with complex needs offering dynamic alternatives to custody (e.g. training, employment, domestic abuse provision, outreach initiatives & personal development). Promoting awareness of women issues, penal affairs and domestic abuse in Liverpool Diocese & Greater Merseyside.
Les Filles De La Croix
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe education and formation of Religious Sisters, by care and pastoral work in Roman Catholic parishes in Torquay, and Falmouth and by its other charitable works, as well as by the provision of teaching and pastoral care.
The Coventry Freemen's Charity
Beneficiary groupThe payment of charity benefits or to provide relief in need to needy Freemen of the City of Coventry and the widows, widowers and other direct dependants of a deceased Freeman, who are resident within the UK.
The Angelou Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareHolistic services to promote economic independence of disadvantaged women in the North East through partnerships and networks including women and children survivors of abuse; carers and older women:Advocacy TrainingIndividual advice and guidancePersonal developmentJob searchEnterpriseChildcare support Family SupportEmergency AccommodationSocial and Creative Activities
Congregation Of Jesus (loreto Sisters) English Province
Beneficiary group, ReligionFurtherance of EducationRaising awareness of religious beliefs and provision of retreatsPastoral and Outreach WorkConduct of Overseas Missionary WorkCaring for members of the Institute
The Daughters Of Divine Love
Beneficiary group, ReligionTo promote the charitable work for the time being carried on, promoted or supported by the voluntary association of Roman Catholic women known as (the congregation) of the Daughters of Divine Love.
Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Christian religion by making grants to assist the clergy, both active and retired and their dependants,in the major branches of the Christian church in the UK. The welfare of both poor members and widows of congregations of the Catholic Apostolic Church. The maintenance of remaining Catholic Apostolic Church buildings and their use for worship by other Churches as agreed.
Limehouse Project LTD
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe Limehouse Project was set up in 1984 in Tower Hamlets and manages and delivers an extensive range of services designed to implement the organisation's mission statement: to alleviate the difficulties and help realise the aspirations of the most disadvantaged members of local communities, particularly those of ethnic minority origin, women, young people and children.
The Sisters Of Providence (rosminian)
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe English/Irish Province of the Rosminian Sisters aims to support the religious and other charitable works carried on by the members of the congregation and to care for those members throughout their lives with the congregation. These ministries, all of which benefit numerous members of the general public, fall into the categories of pastoral work, overseas missionary work and education.
Jewish High School For Girls
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionProviding support for education, particularly the support of Jewish religious education, mostly for children/youth from Greater Manchester and for the Beis Yaakov High School for Girls, Salford.
Institute Of Daughters Of Mary Help Of Christians, Otherwise Salesian Sisters Of St John Bosco
Beneficiary group, Social welfare- Provide education especially for disadvantaged young people- Relief of poverty- Provide human resources, building and services to local charities- Support and provide for its members.
W G S Trust
Beneficiary group, EducationThe objects of the charity are the advancement of the educational work of Withington Girls' School (charity number 1158226) and the advancement of education. A specific aim is to maintain and enhance the level of means-tested bursary support to safeguard the diversity of the school community. It addition, the charity provides financial support for the school's on-going building programme.
Carlee LTD
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of a charity company making distributions for Jewish charitable purposes in the advancement of religion and the relief of needy persons, such as Talmudical Scholars, widows and their families.
Ann Watson's Trust
Beneficiary group, Professions, ReligionThe trustees maintain 11 flats in Sutton, Hull, for the use of ladies who are practising members of the Church of England, with priority being given to Clergy Widows and Unmarried Daughers of the Clergy.Educational grants given to individuals and local groups and organisations, conditions apply.
Boldon Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureOur Charity Activities include Sports & Recreation for Mother & Toddlers, Juniors, Seniors & the Elderly which include Football, Cricket, Netball, Five a side Football, Swimming for all ages, Ladies and Mens Bowls, Basketball, Model Aircraft Building and Flying, Outdoor Walkers, Boxing, Bridge and Several types of Dancing.
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.