Beneficiary group Charities
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Thorngumbald Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo advance the education of children below compulsory school age by providing safe and satisfying group play and encouraging other charitable activities through which parents/carers may help.
Leukaemia Cancer Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, HousingRECRUIT BONE MARROW DONORS, HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITS, ON HOUSE COUNSELLING,TELEPHONE HELP LINE,CANCER INFORMATION AND TRANSLATIONS, ACCOMMODATION FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS LONG TERM ILLNESS. SUCH AS LEUKAEMIA,EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT LEUKAEMIA. TO PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO LEUKAEMIA AND OTHER BONE MARROW DISEASES..
Okehampton District Community Transport Group
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe provision of transport facilities for the elderly, disabled, poor, mothers with young children or people living in isolated areas where there are no adequate public transport facilities.
Hindu Cultural Society
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion, Research, Social welfare, SocietyWe organise cultural and religious events, with occasional talks on Hindu philosophy for the Asian community, especially elderly folks who mostly live a very deprived and isolated life. We also arrange "tabla classes" and yoga sessions for our younger group.Offer cultural activities to Hindu Community, promote equality and diversity, organise Diwali cultural celebrations for Stoke City Council.
Little Dolphins Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups. To offer appropriate play, education, care facilities and training, encouraging the study of the needs of children and their families and to instigate and adhere to the aims of the Preschool Learning Alliance.
The Kingston And District Wel-Care Association
Beneficiary groupKingston Welcare strives to provide a warm, caring, safe and stimulating environment where parents and children are supported by each other, and project staff offer activities which are designed to make families stronger. The project supports local parents who are seeking support with their parenting skills. The project offers both universal and targeted services to vulnerable families.
County Of Greater Manchester West Of The Guides Association
Associations, Beneficiary groupGirl Guiding in the areas of Trafford & Salford helps girls to develop emotionally,mentally,physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world.
Canterbury Choral Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Society promotes public concerts at which the members perform with professional musicians. The Canterbury Choral Society Youth Choir participates in some concerts with the main choir, and participates in other concerts on its own.
Maidstone West District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportMaidstone West Scout District seeks to promote the aims of Scouting within the West Maidstone and surrounding area. Scout Groups and Units within the District provide a balanced programme of activities to young people from 6 to 25 years of age. Activities are delivered by adult volunteers and are centred on promoting challenge, adventure and leadership to young people.
Dorchester And West Dorset District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupDorchester & West Dorset District Scout Council is responsible for providing Scouting for both boys and girls 6 to 25 in Dorchester and surrounding towns and villages in West Dorset. A structured programme of activities is designed to help youngsters with the guidance of trained adult leaders to achieve their full potential as individuals, responsible citizens and members of their community.
The Toybox Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development & education of children under statutory school age 2 1/2 - 4 yrs by encouraging parents to understand and provide for their children through community groups we follow EYFS curriculum subject to a full ofsted inspections.
The Oulton Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureProvides a Hall and Meetings rooms for rent to the Local Community for activities such as dance classes, yoga, Pilates, line dancing, Children's pre-school activities and Salsa dancing.
The South London Botanical Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, FacilitiesThe Institute - Library, Herbarium & Garden - are open weekly to members & the public. We run botanical courses for adults, workshops for children & one-off lectures & field trips. We have a series of open days/evenings & occassional other events. We participate in local environmental, ecological & botanical events.
Friends Of Valence School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe purpose of The is to raise funds for, support and promote Valence School. Valence School is a Local Authority maintained Special Boarding and Day School for Children and Young People with Physical Disabilities Complex Medical Needs and Associated Learning Difficulties. The funds help provide for extra curricular activities, prizes and gifts for the students and capital projects for the school.
Tunbridge Wells And District Volunteer Bureau
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareProvision of a Community Car Service (CCS) for the benefit of elderly and disadvantaged individuals in the Borough of Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. Services include transport to and from medical & dental appointments, day centres, schools, activity centres and social inclusion projects.
Weedon's Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareTO PROVIDE HOUSING TO THE POOR AND NEEDY OF CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. THIS WILL INCLUDE PROVIDING HOUSING TO CHESHAM RESIDENTS THAT HAVE MOVED AWAY BUT WHO NOW NEED TO RETURN TO THE AREA FOR FAMILY SUPPORT.
Birmingham Phab Camps
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationWe are a Voluntary Organisation that provides holidays aimed at creating inclusive and diverse friendships for all children, with and without disabilities, living throughout the Birmingham area. We are staffed entirely by volunteers. We arrange a series of holidays for groups of twenty (50% disabled) young people aged 8 to 16, in various age groups, during the summer holidays.
Little Fingers Pre School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationOpen five mornings and five afternoons a week, during term time, we are Ofsted registered, providing care for children aged between 2-5 yrs. Little Fingers Pre-school welcomes children without regard to class, gender, cultural background, religion or disability. We aim to provide a pre-school education in which children learn through play, giving them the skills towards the early learning goals.
Wells Festival Of Literature Limited
Arts, Beneficiary groupIn line with its educational objectives, the company organises the annual Wells Festival of Literature at which leading writers give inspirational, challenging lectures to audiences of all ages and tastes. The Company also funds workshops for young people to interact with inspirational authors. The company is also instrumental in promoting Beanstalk, a national literacy project, in the South West.
Almshouse Charity Of John Shaftoe
Beneficiary group, HousingProvision of housing for persons in need in the following order of priority. 1) Residents in the Parish of Haydon over 60 years. 2) Persons resident in Haydon Parish. 3) Persons resident in Northumberland over 60 years. 4) Exceptionally, Persons resident outside of Northumberland over 60 years.
Chesterfield Unit 80 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupTraining Ship Danae is are a uniformed youth organisation and a unit in the Sea Cadet Corps. We meet on two evenings a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.45 to 9.15 pm. Both girls and boys join the unit and we cater for ages 10 - 18 years. There is opportunity for young people to learn new skills and be part of a safe, disciplined learning environment based on Royal Navy traditions.
National Hedgelaying Society
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentTo promote the craft of Hedgelaying and encourage good management of hedgerows and associated features that will benefit the conservation of hedgerows and associated flora and fauna.Encourage competitions throughout the country to improve the quality of craftsmanship.Encourage the training of young people in order to ensure the continuation of this heritage craft.
Wirral Chinese Association
Beneficiary group, EducationProvide social supports to Chinese Community by various activities and groups. There are five subgroups under the umbrellas of Wirral Chinese Association (WCA). They are Luncheon Club, Chinese School, Women's Group, Cultural Group and Youth Club.
Wyken Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureAscertain the needs of the Community and endeavour to fulfil them Promote interest, participation and co-ordination of individuals and organisations in a common effort of benefit.The association also offers facilities to a number of sporting and leisure organizations and facilities for a nursery
Batchworth Sea Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary groupAs a unit of the Scout Association the aim is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.Enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training based on the Scout Promise and Law are provided to meet the aim
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.