Beneficiary group Charities
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Maya Productions LTD
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationMaya Productions makes diverse theatre to enable social change and racial justice in the arts. We make theatre led by Global Majority artists (African, South Asian, and Latin American Diasporas), we engage with young people and underrepresented communities through participatory arts projects and we promote workforce inclusion in the creative sector through training, research and mentoring.
Blandford Opportunity Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationBlandford Opportunity Group is a pre-school playgroup for babies and children with special needs and disabilities. Regulated by Ofsted, we provide support for children from birth to 5 years, and for parents and carers. Sessions are held during term time in facilities which include a sensory room, playroom, family room and a wheelchair access disabled toilet.
Youth 2000 Charitable Trust
Beneficiary groupYouth 2000 is a catholic youth initiative that organises both in person and online weekend retreats of prayer, events and prayer groups as well as training and formation for young adults, primarily between the ages of 18-24, although all our retreats are open to all between the ages of 16 and 35 years old. Subsidised places are available to those who would otherwise be unable to attend.
The College Of Matrons
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, ReligionThe College provides almshouse accommodation for eligible women, preferably widows or daughters of Ministers of the Church of England, in The Close, Salisbury and at St John's Priory, Wilton. Applicants must be resident within the dioceses of Salisbury, Winchester, Portsmouth, Bath & Wells, Exeter or Truro.
The Monsoon Accessorize Trust
Beneficiary groupFounded in 1994, the Monsoon Accessorize Trust helps women and children in Asia through education, healthcare and income generation projects. www.monsoontrust.org
One To One Project
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthCounselling, Mentoring and Group Work with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, including the parents and carers of adults and children suffering from mental health problems or emotional distress.
Beyond The Wall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureDay provision providing education for people with mixed disabilities and disaffected young people. We specialise in personal development through horticultural skills and promoting life long learning with access to nature.
The Royal Society Of Literature Of The United Kingdom
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Royal Society of Literature celebrates and nurtures all that is best in British literature, past and present. We are the UK's charity for the advancement of literature. We act as a voice for the value of literature, engage people in literature, and honour and encourage writers. Activities include public events, awards and prizes, campaigns and young people's outreach.
Gravenhurst And Villages Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationNON PROFIT MAKING CHARITABLE PRE SCHOOL PROVIDING EARLY YEARS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM 2 AND A HALF TO 5 YEARS and EXTENDED SERVICES INCLUDING HOLIDAY CLUBS FOR CHILDREN UP TO AGE 12
The Alice Cross Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareTo further the well-being of older people and the wider community in Teignmouth/Shaldon by supporting healthy living, through the provision of a community centre with meals (including a meal delivery service), activities and clubs. Activities include: fitness classes, table tennis, oriental dancing, music sessions, a memory cafe, digital skills, bingo, cookery classes, craft and social events.
The Guide Association - Nottinghamshire County
Associations, Beneficiary groupTo 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.
The Sion Community For Evangelism
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe furtherance and advancement of the Christian religion, as held by the Roman Catholic church (in particular, but not exclusively, by preaching and teaching). This is done through organising formal talks and seminars, missions within parishes and primary schools, youth camps, conferences and special youth missions. Our conference facilities are used to train members and others.
The Sheldon Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo relieve poverty and distress in society concentrating on community projects and special needs groups in the West Midlands area. Nationally, Youth Development projects for young people 16 to 25 years, especially those who are NEET. Small grants for Holidays for the disadvantaged from the West Midlands and Greater London. Grants are made to registered charities and charitable organisations only.
The Book Aid Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe objectives of the charity are to distribute Bibles and Christian books supplied by donors and supporters of the trust for the advancement of the Christian religion, public benefit or education and the relief of the aged, poor, sick or disabled either in the UK or overseas.
Hastings & Rother YMCA
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureHastings & Rother YMCA opened in its present building in 1970 and a third generation of local people use its services. Over 850 children, young people & families come to its sports and activities each week. It offers roller skating and a wide range of sporting activities. Their youth offer includes, youth clubs and training in many forms. The well-respected Jigsaw Nursery is accommodated here too.
Staunton On Wye Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe provision of a pre-school for children aged 6 months to 5 years, open from 8-5.30 five days a week in term time; the provision of a toddler group for children aged 0 upwards and their parents and carers; the provision of after-school care for children of primary school age;
Congo Church Association
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Professions, Religion, Social welfareTo advance the Christian Religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and to relieve poverty among the clergy and former clergy and their widows and dependents.In partnership with the Anglican Church in the DRC, to relieve poverty, to provide for the needs of refugees and the displaced and to promote schemes for peace and reconciliation, health, education and community development.
Little Acorns Pre-School (leigh-On-Sea)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationAt Little Acorns Pre-School we are committed to providing a happy, safe, stimulating, caring environment; where children's freedom of choice and imagination are nurtured and their needs and achievements are recognised. We are a member of the pre school learning alliance and registered with Ofsted to take 26 children per session between 18 months and 5 years. We run 10 sessions per week.
Shaftoe Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, EducationPromoting the education, including social and physical training, of persons resident or who have a parent of parents resident in the Parish of Haydon. In providing for the school, or any other school in or substantially serving the Parish of Haydon, such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the Local Education Authority.
St Martin-In-The-Fields Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProviding accommodation for elderly people of little financial means and such other persons as the Trustees in their discretion may approve providing that they reside or are employed in essential services in the City of Westminster
Seamer Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age; offering play, education and care facilities, in a pre school setting, in accordance with the early years foundation stage.
Active Christian Trust (the Megacentre)
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe provision of recreation and leisure facilities and activities for young people and the community. The provision of social welfare activities and programmes for the benefit of the community.
Worstead Preschool
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureWe are a Pre-school, catering for children between the ages of 2 to 5 years old. We are open all year round. We have an extensive range of activities where the children learn through play. Activities include forest school, multi sports & yoga, cooking, painting, water play, sand play, working with tools, numbers, etc. We also operate a parent, baby & toddler group every Friday.
Elderly Accommodation Counsel
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesWe provide a free national service to help older people make informed decisions about meeting their care, support and accommodation needs.We lead a network of partner organisations and older people's groups who provide local support and advocacy when required.We maintain, and make freely available, directories of information about services and specialist accommodation for older people.
Rush Green Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe Association has been providing services primarily for the local community in the wider area around Rush Green, Romford and Dagenham areas for over 30 years.Our Centre Charter emphasises our key aims to welcome people, foster a climate of respect and act as a broker for the community to provide opportunity, nurture aspiration and support to local residents, their friends, and thier families
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.