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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Walsall Black Sisters Collective
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Leisure, Social welfareEDUCATION/TRAINING FOR THE YOUNG AND OLD.ELDERLY & MENTAL HEALTH PROVISIONS PROVIDED.MEDICAL/HEALTH/SICKNESS FOR ALL.RELIEF OF POVERTY.ARTS/CULTURE.SPORTS & RECREATION.ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYMENT
Holy Rood Community Charity
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareTo provide for the relief of persons who were previously Sisters of the Holy Rood who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress and thereafter apply income to furthering the religious or other charitable work of the Church of England in the Diocese of York.
The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St Brigid
Beneficiary group, HousingMembers of the Society undertake work in community based programmes and local parish work, providing family support,helping the homeless and giving religious and material assistance
The Chesterfords Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe provide a building and facilities for hire for the purpose of educational, recreational, physical, social moral and intellectual development. There are 6 main areas:- main hall, lounge, kitchen, stage, further lounge with kitchen facilities, sports changing facilities and toilets, male, female and disabled individuals toilets.
Islamic Religious Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionOffering Islamic education to the local community. Offering various sport activities to the local community. Burial service available to local community. Marriage service available to local community. Social sevices to the local community. Prayer facility available to the local community. Women congregation services.
Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyCo-ordinates and supports activities of Women's Institutes in Bedfordshire. The Women's Institutes undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
The Moss Cottage Homes
Beneficiary group, HousingIt manages six residences originally set up for widows of Ashwell, which now accommodates persons who are normally over the age of 60, with strong local connections and who are able to live independently.
Archdeaconry Of Bath Clerical Families Fund
Beneficiary group, ProfessionsThe relief of widows and children of deceased clergymen who have been last beneficed or licensed in the Deaneries of Bath, Chew Magna, Locking, Midsomer Norton and Portishead and any needy clergy or families of clergy within those deaneries.
The Herefordshire Masonic Housing Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe relief of poor and/or disabled masons and/or wifes and widows who are poor and/or disabled in particular the provision of accomodation in Herefordshire
The Sarah Bonnell Foundation
Beneficiary group, EducationPromoting the education (including social and physical training) of girls under the age of 25 years who are resident in the London Borough of Newham; with preference for those who are resident in the former County Borough of West Ham.Including:-BursariesExhibitionsMaintenance allowancesGrantsas approved by the Governors.
Jesus Hospital
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareTHE CHARITY WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE ALMSHOUSES FOR 17 POOR PERSONS OF EITHER SEX, MARRIED OR UNMARRIED AND BEING MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND OF WHOM, AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, SIX SHALL BE WOMEN AND ELEVEN SHALL BE MEN. ALMSPEOPLE SHALL HAVE RESIDED IN THE CITY OF CANTERBURY FOR NOT LESS THAN 7 YEARS AND SHALL BE PERSONS OF NOT LESS THAN 55 YEARS OF AGE.
Stanley And Brocklehurst Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareAn almshouse charity operating exclusively within the town of Macclesfield, Cheshire, providing accommodation for poor married couples, widows or spinsters
East Yorkshire Federation Of Womens Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe WI is a non-political, non-sectarian organisation whose aim is to educate women to enable them to provide an effective role in the community, to expand their horizons and to develop and pass on important skills.
The Evans Homes
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareProvision of housing accomodation for women who are in need hardship or distressand such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents or persons in need or general charitable purposes within the Parishes of Humshaugh and Simonburn as the Trustees decide
4th Bushey Girl Guide Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureGirl Guiding UK is a worldwide organisation for girls and young women offering a range of educational and challenging activities both indoor and outdoor. Activities include first aid, craft, food skills, camping, art, drama, team work and team building challenges etc etc
Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsTo promote social engagement through sporting activities including Football, Bowling, Karate, Yoga.Other activities: support of a Brass Band, Youth Club, WI Ladies, Bestwood Ladies Group, Autism Group, Male Voice Choir & facilities for local and surrounding families to use.There is also support for the village Christmas Tree, parties and local events.
Holy Trinity & St Peter Combined Charities
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe relief of those in need by reason of age or financial hardship in Ilfracombe, in particular but not limited to poor widows who are members of the Parish Church of the Holy Trinity & St Peter, Ilfracombe
Kytes
Beneficiary groupTo relieve the needs of persons suffering from paraplegia, any form of paralysis or other disability. Preference shall be given to persons suffering from these conditions who are ex-servicemen or women.
Kent Weald County Girl Guides
Associations, Beneficiary groupGirlguiding activities
East Sussex Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareOffers opportunities to all women to learn, widen horizons, influence national and international affairs, enjoy friendship, support their communities.
Jaffe Family Relief Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare1. Grants to descendents of Daniel Jaffe and/or their wives, widows and widowers (world wide) in need. 2. UK charities to distribute to individuals in poverty, in the UK.
The Thorpe And Simon Trust
Beneficiary groupTo promote happiness by the provision of annuities for widows and spinsters in indigent circumstances resident in the city of Nottingham and surrounding area.
Fence Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareAn almshouse charity operating exclusively within the town of Macclesfield, Cheshire, providing accommodation for poor aged women and or married couples.
Baby Blues Appeal
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe charity's activity is the selling of donated goods in a charity shop, and occasional fundraising, organised by volunteers, in order to donate to neo-natal special care units in local hospitals.
North Warwickshire Recreation Ground Scheme
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureMembers from Polesworth and District play darts, dominoes and pool in local leagues.The cricket section runs Under 8 to Under 15 Junior sides and four senior sides,Dothill Rovers and Polesworth Swifts Junior FC's , North Warwicks and Tamworth Ladies FC all use the facilities. Quiz Nights, Barbecues, discos,parties and wedding receptions take place and live football and rugby is screened.
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.