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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Norton Housing And Support LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionProvision of supported housing to individuals with long term mental health problems. Personal Assistant Service to adults with mental health problems.A warden service for Service Users living at our properties 128 Westcotes Drive, 16 St James Road and 25 Church Street.Accommodation for homeless women with or without children until they secure their own tenancy.
The Pious Society Of The Daughters Of St Paul
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionThe objective of the charity is to communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world with means of social communication. The sisters work through their Pauline Books & Media retail centres, their wholesale operation and the internet, to bring a wide range of educational & religious books, posters, icon materials, etc to Catholics, members of other denominations and the public in general.
The Rmig Endowment Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationThe Trust has as its main activity that of applying its resources for any charitable purpose connected with The Royal Masonic School for Girls,Rickmansworth Park,Rickmansworth or the education of its pupils who are daughters of English Freemasons considered to be in need.
Andover Crisis And Support Centre
Beneficiary group, Social welfareEstablished to provide safe accommodation for women and women with children in need of a supportive environment together with an outreach centre, to those in the community experiencing violence and domestic abuse in their lives.
Sister Circle
Beneficiary group, SocietySister Circle is a multi-cultural community health charity, putting women's health first. For those living with complex lives, that statutory services can't reach. Our objectives are to: Advance education, knowledge, and empowerment; Preserve and protect health; Promote equality and diversity by challenging discrimination and encouraging services to meet the diverse needs of local communities.
Esha' Atul Islam
Beneficiary group, ReligionReligious worship and programmes, community and educational activities and women & children development. Please refer to trustee report for more details.
Feed The Poor
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareHumanitarian Aid abroad & UK, includes Emergency Response, Feeding, Agriculture, Empowerment, Shelter, Health, Medical Aid & Equipment to Clinics and Hospitals, Orphans Sponsorship & Orphan related projects within Communities. Widows Assistance, Clean Water & Sanitary solutions. Provision of Education to the less fortunate and all that entails. Assistance to Community & homeless in UK.
Our Lady Of Fidelity Established At Upper Norwood, London
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, ReligionThe general objects of the trust are religious and charitable, in connection with the advancement of the Roman Catholic faith in England and Wales.The object of the charity is to promote the charitable work of Our Lady of Fidelity, maintain and develop the Norwood site, the operation of the St Mary's Family Centre, the training of Sisters and the support of a religious house and Hostel in India
Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareFORWARD is an African women-led organisation working to end violence against women and girls. From female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence, we tackle abuse and discrimination, enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve. We provide training, advice, support, research and advocacy to shape policies and programmes.
St Mary's School Ascot Charitable Fund
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe Charity promotes the charitable work of the Congregation of Jesus which promotes and provides for the advancement of education and religion, (with preference to girls of the Roman Catholic faith) and to help develop St Mary's School Ascot in the provision of bursaries, scholarships and grant-in-aid for the benefit of present and future pupils and for the maintenance and support of the school.
The Graham Layton Trust
Beneficiary group, HealthThe Graham Layton Trust (LRBT UK) is a UK Charity, committed to creating a better Pakistan by preventing the suffering caused by blindness and other eye ailments. We provide funding, medical equipment and medical products to support the work of our sister charity, Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust in Pakistan.
Positively UK
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthPositively UK champions the rights of people living with HIV and related health conditions. We provide specialist and peer support, advocacy and information, campaign against discrimination, promote positive attitudes and equitable access to health, and strive to increase the involvement, voice and visibility of people living with HIV..
The Guide Association North West England
Associations, Beneficiary groupGirlguiding North West England enables girls and young women to develop their potential through supporting and valuing its leaders. Our vision is to widen and increase our membership to enable all girls and young women to have the opportunity to develop their potential through guiding.
Church Extension Association (incorporated)
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe Association aims to continue its outreach and ministry through the Sisters who live at the properties that it owns, and those locations where it operates and through out the world.
Asha Projects
Beneficiary group, Social welfareAsha Projects is a specialist Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women's organisation working with South Asian women to address violence against women and girls. Our programmes include accommodation based refuges, advice, outreach and training programmes to empower women.
Women’s Health Matters
Beneficiary group, Health, Social care, Social welfareWorking with disadvantaged and vulnerable women, girls and families including those: experiencing domestic violence & abuse; with children in care; seeking asylum or refugees; with learning disabilities; with complex needs or mental health and wellbeing needs; who are pregnant or parents. We specialise in group work, peer support, and providing one-to-one support taking a trauma-informed approach.
West Riding Masonic Charities Limited
Associations, Beneficiary groupTo support and aid sick,elderly or infirm members of Masonic Lodges in Yorkshire and their dependants and widows and to support other Masonic and non Masonic organisations
Safe Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfareSupports all affected by trauma and abuse:a) providing practical, emotional support: information b) empowermentc) supporting access for children and young people to relevant services d) acting as advocates e) raising awareness: providing education and trainingf) working in partnership with other agencies
Womankind
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo provide for the relief of mental distress and the resulting suffering and isolation, experienced by women and girls (including, but not limited to, as a result of sexual abuse or violence) by the provision of information, advice and assistance.
New Dawn New Day LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthSupport to women and girls with complex needs. Provides one-to-one practical and emotional support, advice and advocacy, counselling and psychotherapy and therapeutic group programmes.
The Maya Centre
Beneficiary group, HealthTo provide relief for women who are suffering from mental health problems by means of therapeutic services. To educate the general public on the subject of mental health.
The Community Of All Hallows
Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionThe Community of All Hallows is a society of women who have come together at the call of God to share a corporate life. Members, referred to as 'Sister', intend to stay in the Community for life, having vowed to live according to its Rule and Constitution.We operate two small retreat houses.Sisters undertake chaplaincy, teaching and 1-to-1 spiritual direction.
The Manchester High School For Girls General Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, EducationTo support and assist the Manchester High School for Girls ("the school") in its endeavour to provide bursaries to pupils with high ability from low income families, on a means tested basis. To review the financial resources available to this trust to ensure, as much as is possible, that "the school" can fulfil its financial commitments in relation to bursaries.
Haven Domestic Abuse Service
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe provision of refuge accommodation for the female victims of domestic abuse and their children. Also for male and female victims, telephone help lines, counselling and support services and community outreach and development workers.
Wycombe Women's Aid Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareWycombe Women's Aid provides independent, specialist services to women and children experiencing the effects of domestic violence.We provide safe, temporary and emergency accommodation as well as practical and emotional support within the refuge and through outreach in the local community.Our services are underpinned by an equal opportunities approach & shaped by a feminist, trauma informed ethos.
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.