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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Women's Institute Heddon-On-The-Wall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportHold monthly meetings and fund raising events for women in the community, giving opportunities to hear a variety of speakers, support local charities and give members the chance to influence legislators and decision-makers about local, national and international issues which are of concern to WI members.
Forest Town Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportMembers meet monthly to hear speakers and learn about different issues. We enjoy social occasions, outings, and raise money for needy local cases as required.
The Atherstone Ladies Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe club is a non-political, non-sectarian group, open to all women whatever their age and interests. The objects of the club are to advance education and provide facilities for recreation/leisure time in the interests of social welfare, to improve the conditions of life for women.
Ely District Guides
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportUniformed organisation for girls and young women - the Ely District supports the work of the volunteer adult leaders in providing a varied programme for the young members
Wendover Friends Of Guiding
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesMaintenance and support of Girlguiding in Wendover with specific responsibility for the upkeep of the premises in Manor Crescent, Wendover. Also giving grants to leaders/girls/units for guiding acitivities.
Whissonsett Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureActivities includes Coffee Mornings, Craft Fairs, Bingo, Quiz Night, the Hall is also host to a wide variety of events arranged through the community, Carpet and Outdoor Bowls, Horticultural Society, Women's Group. also available for hire to the public.
Beeston Division Guides
Associations, Beneficiary groupActivities undertaken are in accordance with the aims and objectives of Girlguiding UK and relate to all members from the age of 5 upwards. Our activities with effect from 2022 now also apply to 4 year olds.
The Guide Association - Kidderminster Division
Associations, Beneficiary groupOrganisational structure, guidance and help within Kidderminster Girlguiding to enable districts and units to carry out programmes of activities appropriate to each age group in accordance with the principles of the association.
Women's Institute-Carlton
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWomen in the community meeting place, Tai-chi, Piliates,Yoga, Party Functions,Whist Drives, Craft Classes, Keep Fit, Book Club, Ballet and Darts.Also our hall is used by the village community.
The Malvern Womens Club
Beneficiary group, Leisureprovides a weekly meeting place where members can listen to speakers, watch demonstrations and take part in outings and other leisure persuits with an educational or cultural theme
St Albans Lodge Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo provide relief to necessitous brethren past or present of St Alban Lodge of Freemason No 29 and widows and children of deceased brethren of the same or to such other charitable purposes as the lodge shall determine
Consolidated Eleemosynary Charity
Beneficiary group, EducationMONEY FROM INVESTMENTS AND LAND RENTAL IS DISBURSED WITHIN THE PARISH OF GRAINTHORPE. RECIPIENTS ARE ELDERLY PEOPLE AND WIDOWS AT CHRISTMAS; THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN TRANSFERRING AT 11 TO SECONDARY SCHOOL; AND NEW MOTHERS. ON OCCASION TO PEOPLE WHO ARE SICK OR DISABLED, AND GRANTS ARE MADE TO THE VILLAGE SCHOOL, TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARS IN NEED AND TO VILLAGE PROJECTS WHERE APPLICABLE.
Willaston (nantwich) Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportLocal WI organisation that holds monthly meetings and additional activities as members request along with fund raising activities within the local area
Bamford Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesBamford Community Centre is currently used by a Pre-School Playgroup, and the local ladies group.It is also available for casual letting for parties, dance classes, local meetings and other functions as and when required.
Gedling Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureEach month we have talks on subjects of interest often with demonstrations. Several times a years the committee organise trips for the members to go on. We try to support the comunity by attending local fetes and by helping the local school after hours clubs by teaching the children crafts. Many sporting events take place, arranged by the local WI Federation
Park (appleton) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupWe provide a series of speakers on a wide range of topics covering the changing society around us as individual's experiences in work & play. We have an active walking programme, educational visits and theatre outings.
William Henry Kinnaird Gibbons (including The Augmentation Of The Reverend Alfred Ernest Lloyd Kenyon)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, Religion, Social welfareMakes grants to (1) widows, widowers divorced partners and children of Church of England clergy who have held or currently hold livings, curacies or chaplaincies in the county of Shropshire and (2) those C of E clergy, their widows or divorced partners, widowers and their children who have retired and face financial hardship living in the county of Shropshire
The Loughborough High School Parents Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationTo enhance the lives of the pupils of Loughborough High School for Girls by raising funds to allow purchase of goods and equipment not normally provided by school income.
Lilley And Stone School Charity
Beneficiary group, EducationAwarding prizes, exhibitions and financial assistance to pupils of the school or former pupils under the age of 25 and providing special benefits to the school not normally provided by the local education authority.
Birstall District Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportBirstall District Girlguides is part of Girlguiding UK and as such: enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.
Border Lodge Benevolent Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareSupport to indigent Freemasons; support to widows and children of Freemasons; support to local causes; support to general Masonic charities in England and Wales
The Ash Womens Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe Ash Club gives information and advice, and provides facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving life for women in the area of Spelthorne without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. The Club also fundraises in a small way to respond to other charitable causes in line with our objects.
Hollis Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo grant pensions to spinsters and widowed ladies of not less than 40 years of age as the Trustees select for this purpose and to assist such poor girls who are preparing for, entering or engaged in any trade, occupation or profession by the provision of tools, books, payment of fees, travelling expenses or such other means which will fit them to earn their own living or advance them in life
Wilsden Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureCOLLECTS MONIES FOR ACWW; DONATES TO LOCAL CHARITIES SUCH AS MANORLANDS HOSPICE, BRADFORD EAR TRUST & WILSDEN VILLAGE HALL; PROVIDES REFRESHMENTS FOR VILLAGE ACTIVITIES. PROVIDE A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR MEMBERS TO PURSUE HOBBIES, NEW SKILLS & FRIENDSHIPS.
Montpelier High School Bursary Fund
Beneficiary group, EducationFOR SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTION OR INSITUTIONS OR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES AND IN SUCH PROPORTIONS AND MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION MAY THINK FIT.
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.