Beneficiary group Charities
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Park School
Beneficiary group, EducationThe provision of 176.5 teaching days of Human Scale Education to children aged between 3 and 11 years based at premises in Dartington, Devon. The aim of providing an alternative education model and promoting democratic education.
Menphys Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo improve the social, emotional and intellectual education of young people with special needs and to provide social activities.To run an outreach service in Leicester City and County to provide support for children and young people with special needs and their families and carers. (Menphys SOS)To promote the inclusion of people with special needs in society.
Thomas Howell's Trust
Beneficiary group, EducationThe advancement of education through the distribution of the net income of the Trust to Howell's School, Llandaff in South Wales for the maintenance of the girls' school, and the provision of more general educational support for young people throughout North Wales via Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales.
Chawton House Library
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageTo promote study and research into early women's literature.To protect restore and preserve Chawton House, Hampshire and the surrounding estate for the benefit of the public.
Camden Community Law Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareHigh quality advice to Camden's most deprived residents through telephone and face to face work. We reach BME and refugee communities by having a number of advisers from those communities. Areas of advice offered are: Welfare Benefits, Employment, Debt, Housing, Asylum and Immigration - we include representation at Tribunals and Outreach sessions in libraries and Community Centre.
Pippin Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPippin Pre-School is a Committee run group established in the 1960s. The highly qualified team at Pippin are totally dedicated to the welfare of every child in their care. Our aim is to promote enjoyable, purposeful play that encourages learning and development in an atmosphere, which is safe, relaxed, healthy and fun.
Pimlico Opera
Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, EducationPimlico aims to use music and drama to advance personal development, particularly with younger people. Artistic excellence is an essential part of achieving thisA different production is staged in an English prison periodically and a project started in 2013 in schools using music and theatre to expand the outlook and enrich the lives of schoolchildren who have little exposure to songs and music
Salford Lads' And Girls' Club
Beneficiary groupSalford Lads & Girls Club, founded in 1903, is a cherished heritage site & one of the UK's most iconic youth clubs. Our mission is to brighten young lives & make good citizens, through a wide range of activities. Rooted in over a century of community spirit, we continue to provide a safe & inclusive space where young people can explore their potential, build confidence, and create lasting memories
The Dhl UK Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationVision: Underserved young people in the UK access decent employment and thrive in their careers. Mission: We address inequalities and barriers that affect underserved young people in their access to employment. Together with our charity partners we build their aspirations and develop the skills they need to access employment and thrive in the world of work.
Fresh Fields Enterprises
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationTo assist people with special needs and learning difficulties to make the transition between unemployment and mainstream employment, by offering selected training courses in which they may gain the skills and qualifications for a trade.
Hammersmith And Fulham Community Law Centre Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareHammersmith and Fulham Law Centre has worked on the front line of advice needs for 39 years. We have legal aid contracts in housing, welfare benefits, immigration & asylum and prioritise helping those who are most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We give free legal advice and support on a range of housing issues to people in H&F and run the duty possession desk 2 days a week at our local County Court
Wyeside Arts Centre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupWyeside Arts Centre offers a stimulating and entertaining Arts programme of breadth and quality, accessible to everyone, including: Live shows, Cinema, Satellite Live! screenings, Visual Arts exhibitions, Workshops, Youth Theatre, Community and Educational events for the people of Mid Wales.
Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo bring to the people of West Berkshire and North Hampshire a programme of music covering the classical and contemporary at affordable prices, and to offer a free education programme to local children.
The Open-Air Mission
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe Mission is an inter-denominational Christian organisation whose objective is to take the Christian Gospel to the people. The Mission presents the Gospel among children in school assemblies and beach missions; in the open air and at public activities such as race meetings, and distributes Christian literature in the course of its work. There is close co-operation with Christian Churches.
North East England Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary groupGIRLGUIDING NORTH EAST ENGLAND IS PART OF GIRLGUIDING UK WHOSE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN TO HELP THEM DEVELOP EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY SO THAT THEY CAN MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE WIDER WORLD.
Lynx Gymnastics Club Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureParent and Toddler sessions, pre school sessions for children of 3yrs to 5yrs and General gymnastics session for children at full time school, Teengym and adult gym, birthday parties, and development squad gymnastics
The Royal Naval Pre School Learning Organisation [western Area]
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo provide quality childcare facilities to service & civilian families both in times of peace & through conflict. Ensuring all children are safe, secure & stimulated through activities provided through play.
Talking Money
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationProvide free, independent, specialist debt advice to individuals and their families. Provide energy debt and efficiency advice, benefits and income maximisation advice.Provide money mentoring support via our self-help service, appointments and group workshops.Services can be delivered face-to-face for people living in Bristol and the surrounding area, and by phone or email across England.
YMCA Scarborough
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareYMCA believes in fairness and opportunity. There are essential building blocks for a full and rewarding life: a safe home; acceptance; guidance; friendship; physical and mental health; academic support; employment skills; and access to real opportunities. At YMCA, we provide these critical foundations for a fresh, strong start for young people and a better quality of life in the community.
Darul-Uloom School London
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, ReligionThe charity provides Islamic and national curriculum education to children and young people. In order to achieve this the charity provides up-to-date modern buildings, good lecturers, modern equipment, friendly environment, best facilities and open space.
Kadwa Patidar Samaj (uk) Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesOrganise Cultural & Religious activities. Help with Education, promote and support activities for the elderly, youth and young. Regularly support Harrow Mayors Charities. Donations to charities working for the relief of Famine in Africa etc. Provide volunteers to assist other charities with aims similar to ours. All charity activities are carried out by volunteers and they are not paid.
Action Space London Events Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupActionSpace supports artists with learning disabilities across London. We aim to make a professional career in the arts a realistic option to artists with learning disabilities who have the talent and ambition to pursue this. Our Beyond The Studio programme, and creates innovative projects for Londoners with learning disabilities to engage with the visual arts.
Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order (surlingham)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, ReligionPadmaloka is a UK Buddhist retreat centre for men and hosts retreats exploring Buddhism, Buddhist Meditation and study. The retreat centre is part of the Triratna Buddhist Order (Formerly Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO)), a worldwide movement founded by Sangharakshita that aims to make Buddhist teachings and practices available in a form appropriate and accessible to the modern world.
Heathrow Travel-Care
Beneficiary group, HousingHeathrow Travel-Care is the Independent Crisis Social Work Agency for Heathrow Airport. Qualified social workers assess, advise, advocate, signpost re issues including mental distress, disability, homelessness. Also: safeguarding children/vulnerable adults, planning with/for vulnerable Britons returning from abroad, coordination of Initial Humanitarian Assistance at Heathrow following emergencies.
National Youth Music Theatre LTD
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe National Youth Music Theatre exists to produce challenging music theatre work, both major productions and workshops, for young people of all backgrounds as participants and, in helping them to explore new and existing works, to inspire themselves and each other, and to give them the opportunity to achieve their highest aspirations, realising their talent, imagination and creativity.
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.