Beneficiary group Charities
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Marlborough College
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationMarlborough College is incorporated by Royal Charter and registered as an education charity. The College provides education for boys and girls for the ages 13-18. The number of pupils in the College averaged 924 of whom 888 were boarders and 36 were day pupils. Under its grant making policy the total number of pupils receiving fee assistance in the academic year 2014/15 was 119.
The Brandon Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentBrandon Trust exists to improve lifestyles, opportunities and deliver greater independence for people with learning disabilities. At heart we are about places to live, life skills, jobs and educational opportunities for individuals
The Whitgift Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social careThe charity has two independent schools in the Croydon area. Fee assistance is provided to 300 pupils by way of a means tested bursaries scheme. The charity also runs two care homes and Almshouses providing nursing care, residential care and sheltered accommodation to the elderly in the region.
The Disabilities Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingThe principal activities of Brainkind which is the operating name of the charity. This includes rehabilitation and support solutions for people with profound physical impairments, acquired brain injury and learning disabilities, as well as for children and adults with autism.
Education Development Trust
Beneficiary group, HealthThe Charity seeks to advance education for the public benefit. To this end, we provide advice and consultancy services on education matters to governments and others, we teach, we provide counselling and guidance to young people and adults, we undertake or commission educational research and we provide training and support for educators.
Autism Initiatives (uk)
Beneficiary groupTHE MISSION OF AUTISM INITIATIVES IS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS BY PROVIDING A RANGE OF SERVICES WHICH ARE PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND INNOVATIVE.
Macintyre Care
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social careMacIntyre provides services for adults and children with learning disabilities. These services include schools, colleges, adult learning centres, registered care homes, supported living and other individual support.
Millfield
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe education of children and young people within Millfield School and Millfield Prep School (including Pre-Prep); the development of associated extra-curricular activites; the operation of educational and recreational courses.
The Extracare Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, HousingTo provide accommodation, an active lifestyle and an independent, safe and secure future for older people in need of a stimulating and supportive environment through the development and operation of a network of inspirational communities in supported housing schemes and retirement villages.
Yha (england And Wales)
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure'TO HELP ALL, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE OF LIMITED MEANS, TO A GREATER KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND CARE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE, AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTUAL VALUES OF TOWNS AND CITIES, PARTICULARLY BY PROVIDING YOUTH HOSTELS OR OTHER ACCOMMODATION FOR THEM IN THEIR TRAVELS, AND THUS TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, RECREATION AND EDUCATION.'
World Vision UK
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareWorld Vision UK is an international Christian children's charity working to bring hope to millions of children in the world's hardest places. Our work involves long-term sustainable development programmes focused on children, their families & communities; relief and rehabilitation in response to humanitarian emergencies and advocacy to challenge the policies and practices that perpetuate poverty.
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
Beneficiary group, HealthSupporting reproductive choice by advocating and providing high quality, affordable services to prevent or end unwanted pregnancy with contraception or by abortion
The Church Of England Pensions Board
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Professions, ReligionProvides the best possible support and care, within available resources, to those who have retired from stipendiary and lay ministry within the Church of England, and to their dependants, through the provision of retirement and supported housing, and through discretionary grants to ensure beneficiaries have a minimum income standard.
Centrepoint Soho
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HousingCentrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. It supports more than 15,000 homeless 16-25 year olds into a home and a job every year. Centrepoint works directly in London, Manchester, Yorkshire and the North East of England, and partners with other organisations across the UK. We also influence government policy with the overall aim of ending youth homelessness.
The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureLondon Marathon Foundation, the operating name of The London Marathon Charitable Trust, aims to inspire physical activity. It does so by awarding grants to help make available facilities and opportunities and by direct delivery to help the least active children, young people and adults from underserved communities get active.
Plan International UK
Beneficiary group, Saving of livesPlan International UK is a global children's charity. We strive to advance children's rights and equality for girls all over the world. We work to give every child the same chance in life by giving children and their communities access to education, healthcare, clean water and more. And if disaster strikes we are there to protect children to keep them learning and help them recover.
BBC Children In Need
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Charity?s objects are to further such exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man as the Directors may in their discretion think fit and in particular (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) to relieve need, hardship, sickness, handicap and distress amongst children and young persons.
Rugby School
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe School's principal activity is the education and pastoral care of its pupils.The provision of a broad liberal Christian education at a boarding and day school at Rugby School for children from Rugby and neighbourhood and elsewhere, and by ancillary or incidental activities and other associated activities for the benefit of the community.
Hestia Housing And Support
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, Social welfareHestia delivers high quality & empowering housing, support, protection & care services in partnership with service users & local communities in 22 London boroughs. Hestia provides services to people with mental health needs, physical disability, substance misusers, offenders, women & children fleeing domestic abuse, older & young people, personal budget holders & other wider community groups.
St Anne's Community Services
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careWe provide support services throughout the North of England for people who are homeless, who have a learning disability, mental health problems or substance use problems. A wide range of services include Supported Living, Supported Housing, Registered Care and Nursing Homes,respite care, direct access and resettlement hostels and a range of community based support.
Brunelcare
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careBrunelcare is a registered charity and social landlord providing choice and care for older people in Somerset, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Bristol. Brunelcare provides sheltered and extra care housing, care homes and domiciliary care and support.
National Star Foundation
Beneficiary group, EducationOUR VISION IS A WORLD IN WHICH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ABLE TO REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL AS EQUAL AND ACTIVE CITIZENS IN CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH PERSONALISED LEARNING, TRANSITION AND DESTINATION SERVICES.
The Fremantle Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careProviding care and support for older people and people with learning disabilities. Services for older people include care homes, care homes with nursing, specialist dementia care, extra care and day care. Respite care services are also offered. Services for people with learning disabilities include supported living schemes, registered care homes, respite care and day activities.
St Andrew's College, Bradfield
Beneficiary group, EducationSt Andrew's College, Bradfield includes Bradfield College which is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 13-18, and St Andrew's School which is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 3-13.
Society Of Jesus Trust Of 1929 For Roman Catholic Purposes
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Religion, Social welfarePARISH MINISTRY: in parishes & in university chaplaincies SPIRITUALITY: centres, programmes & publications for spiritual education EDUCATION: schools, colleges of higher educationFORMATION: for Jesuits & Catholic clergySOCIAL JUSTICE & RELIEF OF POVERTY: Jesuit Refugee Service & service to the poorCARE OF INFIRM & ELDERLY JESUITS JESUIT WORK OVERSEAS
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many beneficiary group charities are there in the UK?
There are 20,036 registered beneficiary group charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 beneficiary group charities?
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 beneficiary group charities?
Across all 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 beneficiary group charities?
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.