Beneficiary group Charities
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Bethel Chapel
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Social welfareBethel provides opportunity for people to explore the Christian faith and how it's lived out in life offers all community activities - "cradle to the grave" including Little Acorns carer and toddler group, Little Lambs Pre-School Centre, One Way children's club, Friday Night youth club, Cornerstone senior citizens luncheon, a food bank and a furniture ministry, Knit & Natter, Craft & Chat, BIBO.
The Countryside Education Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, HousingThe Countryside Education Trust helps children and adults understand, protect and conserve the countryside. Home Farm is its residential centre, with an educational farm, garden, and orchard. The new Fort Climate Centre focuses on climate education. Nearby Treehouse classrooms in ancient woodland inspire broader environmental activities. Ensuring fair access for all is central to its mission.
Milton Keynes Play Association
Beneficiary group, EducationMKPA is an independant infrastructure charity supporting organisations in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area involved with school aged children and young people aged 4 to 14 years. MKPA support these organisation with play services and resources, workforce training and representation.
Springboard Chippenham
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, EducationSpringboard provides playgroup sessions for pre-school children from birth to 5 years old with special needs, and a support and information service for parents and carers.
Women's Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education(a) To provide relief in cases of necessity or distress among the WRNS Members of the Trust and among the dependants of such persons and to accept and administer any gift for any special or limited object in general accordance with the aims of the Trust.(b) To make provision in suitable cases for assistance with further education for WRNS Members of the Trust.
Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe Felix Cobbold Trust provides grants to advance and improve agriculture, in particular to educate farmers and young people in agricultural methods, developments and techniques, in Suffolk and the adjoining counties.
Christian Partners In Africa
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe charity works with African partners on development programmes in Africa including: supporting the resettlement of children in Uganda from a Children's Home into families; supporting disadvantaged children though primary education in Uganda; supporting rural community groups in Uganda towards self reliance; supporting girls in university education in Ethiopia.
The Waterside Centre, Kings Langley
Beneficiary group, Social welfareWe are an organisation which provides facilities for adults with Learning Disabilities. We provide education and training that encourage service users to achieve their full potential and integrate into the community. Our setting provides a safe environment where individuals can socialise, maintain existing and learn new skills. Most important of all, to enjoy a good quality of life.
Wembley Central Masjid
Beneficiary group, ReligionReligious activities including five daily prayers, the friday prayer, Eid prayers and other religious activities on special islamic days. Classes in urdu and arabic languages for children, including quaranic studies.
Make Southwest
Beneficiary groupMAKE Southwest is dedicated to enriching lives through Making and Craft. As an education charity it engages with communities and young people to provide learning opportunities through outreach, exhibitions, and workshops. For Makers it offers professional development, help with reducing environmental impact and showcasing their work.
The Oxford Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, SocietyOur programmes are varied but include initiatives to develop sustainable communities; making films about conflict resolution; working to bring trust and integrity into the business and financial sectors; helping young people to find a sense of vocation.
Colyton Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo provide early years education for children aged 2-11 years, mainly as a pre-school for 2-5 years and out of school clubs for children up to 11 years of age
The Saddlers' Company Charitable Fund
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareGeneral charitable financial support with emphasis on education, smaller charities assisting disabled people and disadvantaged youth, Armed and Uniformed Services' charities, the equestrian world, the Church, the British saddlery and leathercraft trade and the City of London.
Caxton House Settlement
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, HousingWe are a large multi-purpose community centre in North London housing various projects: Under 5s Drop-In,London Capital Credit Union,Kurdish & Middle Eastern Women's Org,Octopus Community Network,Choices CIC,Elthorne Pride Big Local, Scarabeus Theatre Group. We run a number of health and educational activities and also hire office and hall space to external users for activities and functions.
The Joseph And Annie Cattle Trust
Beneficiary groupThe object of the charity is to provide for general charitable purposes in the local (Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire) area. The aged, disabled and underprivileged are assisted wherever possible as are children suffering from dyslexia. Financial assistance is provided primarily to supporting institutions specialising in these areas.
Headway Thames Valley Limited
Beneficiary group, Social careHeadway Thames Valley aims to increase understanding of brain injury and its consequences using individual programmes to enhance cognitive, physical and personal development and encouraging the return to as normal a life as possible. Holidays, meet ups, support groups. courses & trips improve social and community re-integration and provide support, advice and respite to the families and carers.
World Day Of Prayer National Committee For England, Wales And Northern Ireland
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe main objective is to unite Christians in prayer by (a) holding services on 1st Friday in March in each year;(b) fostering local interdenominational prayer groups and other activities;(c) distribution of Christian literature;(d) support women throughout the world with informed prayer and prayerful action;(e) assisting projects, financially or otherwise, run by Christian charities worldwide.
Derby West Indian Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, LeisureSocial, cultural and educational activities are undertaken by the Association and these include: Youth Club, Bowls, Dominoes, Darts, Board Games, Tai chi and Zumba.Supplementary Saturday School. Health Promotional events. Computer classes.Annual Derby Caribbean Carnival. Annual Summer Scheme.Black History month activities. Annual Youth Conference. Annual Christmas dinner.
North Paddington Youth Club
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureNPYC's facilities include a multi-purpose sports hall, gym, I.T. room, kitchen, lounge, music room, art room, sensory room & youth hall for activities such as pool, table tennis, and board games. Holiday programmes include flying lessons, go karting, quad biking, driving lessons, jet ski-ing, sky diving, horse riding, scuba diving, cable ski-ing, theatre trips & residential experiences.
Oxford Sail Training Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureWe provide the opportunity for adults and young people to go sailing at Farmoor Reservoir near Oxford. We teach sailing to both able and disabled young people.
Parkwood Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisurePWCA is primariliy set up to provide Social Welfare & Education activities within the Parkwood Area. This includes a number of activities such as; Pre-School Nursery, Dancing Classes, Keep Fit, Slimming Classes and a number of internal groups (such as Camera, Organ, Radio enthusiasts groups).
Al-Muntada Al-Islami Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthThe trust strives to serve the community. It provides education, cultural, social and spiritual activities. Runs a primary school, secondary girls school, provides short ICT training courses, Arabic classes, classes in qur'an recitation, summer youth activities, holds conferences, seminars, lectures, provides counselling, organises pilgrimage trips, offers prayer facilities, and pastoral care.
61st Doncaster (bentley) Air Scout Group
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationAir Scouts is part of the Scouts community, and prepares young people with skills - helping them speak up and play their part in society, regardless of Gender, Race, Creed or ability levels. skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, and the big dreams: the skills they need for life. As an R.A.F. recognized Group we include an Air Badge scheme.
The Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe chief activities of the charity are the provision of relief and assistance to old, sick and/or poor persons living in Yorkshire, particularly in the parish of Guiseley, and the provision of almshouses for old people in the parish of Guiseley.
Sheffield Women's Counselling And Therapy Service Limited
Beneficiary group, HealthSheffield Women's Counselling and Therapy Service (also known as Saffron) is a women-only organisation which provides psychotherapy/ counselling for women. Saffron is currently funded to offer psychotherapy to women over the age of 16 who have experienced some form of trauma, such as abuse (physical, emotional and/or sexual), harassment or neglect.
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.