Beneficiary group Charities
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Guild Care
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careOur aim is to deliver innovative and life-changing care services for older people and those living with dementia and to support children and young people affected by life limiting illnesses and disabilities . We also support their unpaid carers with respite services to enable them to enjoy a richer family and community life. We have a culture of continuous improvement for our customers.
Drive
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social careProvision of supported living services for people with learning disabilities or mental health disabilities, Provision of targeted domiciliary care support services for people with disabilities (mainly Learning difficulty),Provision of Respite Care for people with disabilities (mainly Learning difficulty),Employment training for service users with a learning difficulty.
The Saint John's School Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, Professions, ReligionTo advance the education of boys and girls from the ages of 11 to 18. The provision of subsidised education for Foundationers (being children of Church of England or Church of Wales clergy of limited means). The provision of means-tested bursaries to pupils whose families would not otherwise be able to afford the full fees and thereby widen access to the education provided by the School.
Dulwich Preparatory Schools Trust
Beneficiary group, EducationThe principal activity of the Trust is the operation of preparatory schools at Dulwich, London and at Cranbrook, Kent. The objects of the charitable company are the advancement of education by the provision and conduct of schools in Dulwich and Cranbrook for boys and girls and by ancillary or incidental educational activities and other associated activities for the benefit of the communities.
Bridewell Royal Hospital
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, HousingThe advancement of education by providing boarding and day schooling for boys and girls and the provision of bursaries, scholarships and other educational benefits. The Charity provides financial support in particular for children whose home circumstances make boarding education beneficial.
Llamau Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingLlamau provides an holistic service incorporating Family Mediation, Training, Advice & Advocacy, Supported Accommodation, Women's Refuges, Tenancy Support and Assertive Outreach to vulnerable homeless and potentially homeless young people and women. We support them to live independently in their communities, resolving immediate homelessness and preventing future homelessness.
Pss (uk)
Beneficiary groupPSS services are designed to plug the gaps and provide on the ground support to a wide array of people. We recognise when people are in need and find new and practical ways to get the most from life. We work with elderly and disabled people in the community, with families caught up in the criminal justice system or in need, and in a preventative way with families and people at risk
St Helena Hospice Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, Social care, Social welfareServing North Essex. Providing specialist palliative end of life care & bereavement services to patients, families and friends, advice & education to colleagues working in palliative care. Co-ordination of end of life services 24/7 including hosting an electronic end of life register. Education short courses & conferences.
The Johnson Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionSeaford College is an educational charitable trust with a Church of England tradition that exists to provide an education for boys and girls aged between 6 and 18.
National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated)
Associations, Beneficiary groupYMCA England & Wales supports and represents YMCAs all over England and Wales, helping them transform communities so that all young peoply truly belong, contribute and thrive.By working with YMCAs that understand local issues, the YMCA Movement in England & Wales meets the real needs of young people, supporting them in a way which is nationally significant but locally relevant.
The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo encourage young people to participate in a wide range of activities designed to promote their social and sporting skills.provide appropriate space for active play for young people and young adults
Emh Care And Support Limited
Beneficiary group, HousingThe relief of persons with learning difficulties, sensory or other diasbilities (including but not limited to persons who are physcially, mentally/learning disabled, mentally ill, chronically sick, vulnerable or in necessitous circumstances) by provision of accomodation, and other amenities, facilities and services calcualted to alleviate the disabilities and suffering of such persons.
St Helen's School, Northwood
Beneficiary group, EducationThe education of girls;The grant of bursaries to offer opportunities for girls who might not be able to take up a place at the School; The provision for worship in the Christian tradition and with respect for all faiths, relgions and religious diversity;
Learning Disability Network London Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Housing, LeisureProviding quality services and creating new opportunities for people with learning disabilities and their families. Our services include registered care, supported housing, community support, leisure activities, short breaks, a drop in, playschemes, a children and family centre, a pre-school nursery, play and youth services and a family support service.
Friends Of The Elderly
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe charity offers residential, nursing and dementia care to older people in care homes on seven sites across England. We operate day care centres and a free-to-access grants service for individuals, and work to combat the devastating effects of loneliness among older people. Our vision is for a society in which all older people have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives.
The Royal Masonic School For Girls
Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationThe Royal Masonic School for Girls is committed to the education and care of pupils between the ages of 2 and 18 years. It provides a supportive structure,which enables staff and girls to discover and develop their talents to the full.
The Gordon Foundation
Beneficiary group, EducationThe Foundation is established to educate or contribute to the education of boys and girls having particular regard to those with a specific boarding or educational need with a view to fitting them for further education or for earning their livelihood.
The City Literary Institute
Beneficiary group, EducationPROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO OVER 50,000 PEOPLE A YEAR. OFFER GUIDANCE & GIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT. HELP ADULTS TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES THROUGH LEARNING FROM BASIC SKILLS IN ENGLISH AND MATHS TO SKILLS FOR WORK, FROM PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENRICHMENT, PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT OR CAREER CHANGE.
Pilgrims' Friend Society
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe charity's object is to advance the Christian Faith as set out in the Doctrinal Basis and to relieve elderly, poor, sick, disabled, or infirm persons, and for those purposes, among other activities, to provide residential accommodation for such persons administered to the glory of God. Across our group of charities, we operate 12 residential care homes and 9 housing schemes for older people.
Education And Services For People With Autism Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe charity provides high quality specialist residential, educational, training and employment, and day services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions.
Perthyn
Beneficiary groupProvider of care and support to people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour and to enable those people to fulfil their maximum individual potential, thus support them to live full and valued lives in their communities.
Havens Hospices
Beneficiary group, HealthThe Charity provides relief to children and adults suffering from any chronic or life limiting illness, via the provision of residential hospice care, day care, education, training and support for patients and their families (or other carers), provided both within the organisation and in the community. Our care is provided free of charge to people regardless of faith.
Hollybank Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social careThe provision of education, therapy, medical support and residential care for children and adults with profound and complex physical disabilities in a specialist school ,children's home and adult homes.
St Peter's Hospice
Beneficiary group, HealthSt Peter's Hospice is Bristol's only adult hospice caring for local people with life-limiting illnesses. Our commitment is to improve the quality of life of patients while extending care and support to their families and loved ones.
The Theatre Royal Bath Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, literature, sculpture and painting, particularly but not exclusively for children and young people
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.