Beneficiary group Charities
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Abney Park Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe conservation and management of Abney Park (a 32acre memorial park, heritage chapel & woodland nature reserve) for environmental and arts education, skills training courses, museum/archive services, & cultural events. Projects include restoration of the Abney Park Chapel, arboretum, and memorials, and a new classroom and children's garden. Based in Stoke Newington, Hackney, London N16.
Oatlands School Parent Teacher Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfarePROVISION OF LEARNING EQUIPMENT THROUGH FUND RAISING EVENTS AT THE SCHOOL. THESE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO FUNDAY'S, CAKE BAKES, SCHOOL BALL, QUIZ NIGHTS AND OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS.
Sharpness Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationSharpness Playgroup providing learning/care for preschool children from age 2. We operate in a small rural area in the Primary school grounds with close links with the school so children can prepare for and have a smooth transition into school.
Grindleford And Eyam Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationGrindleford and Eyam Playgroup aims to provide good quality pre-school education to children under five in the local community and surrounding area. We work in partnership with parents and carers to enable children to achieve their full potential.
Wyke Christian Community Church
Beneficiary group, ReligionSupport for local, national and international Christian organisationsProvision of youth development activitiesProvision of local community facilities and services
The Chetwode Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo support charities that provide help to the most disadvantaged, under-privileged young people in Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands, giving them opportunities to fulfill their potential, and benefit the wider community.
The Guide Association - Shropshire County
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportGirlguiding Shropshire is within Girlguiding Midlands Region and part of the national Girlguiding organisation. Girlguiding Shropshire enables girls and young women to develop their potential so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world, through a self planned programme of activities and challenges, guided by trained adult volunteers.
Birtley Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationThe Centre provides various activites and services in response to identified need within the local community which has been classed as in the top 10% of neighbourhoods suffering deprivation in Employment ,Health Educational standards With other areas of Birtley classed as within top 20% . Activites directed at Nursery provision, Young People and work with family groups. Work with Adults
The Peak Centre
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social careWE MANAGE A DAY CENTRE - LIPHOOK DAY CENTRE 3 DAYS A WEEK FOR 50 WEEKS A YEAR. THIS PROVIDES UP TO 18 ELDERLY RESIDENTS DAILY A GOOD LUNCH, COOKED ON THE PREMISES, OTHER REFRESHMENTS, GAMES AND ENTERTAINMENT, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, CONTACT WITH OTHER PEOPLE.
Oxfordshire Chinese Community And Advice Centre
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare1.Bilingual information, advice, interpreting and translation services 2.Bilingual computing and English classes, talks and training courses3.Day care services to look after elderly and vulnerable members4.Recreational, cultural and community activities5.Home visitation for the socially isolated, & elderly and those living with long-term or mental illnesses.
The Benevolent Fund Of The Worshipful Company Of Bakers
Beneficiary group, Social welfareRelief of necessitous Liverymen or Freemen of the Company, widows, orphans or dependents of Liverymen or Freemen of the Company and persons who have been employed by the Company. Making of grants, donations or subscriptions to any fund for charitable purposes in the City of London. Other charitable purposes beneficial to the community not included in the foregoing.
Friern Barnet Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationFBET GIVES GRANTS TO SCHOOLS, ORGANISATIONS & INDIVIDUALS IN FRIERN BARNET, LONDON N11 & THE SURROUNDING AREA, FOR EDUCATIONAL OR TRAINING PURPOSES & OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS IN THE TRADITIONS LAID DOWN BY THE TRUST FOUNDER-THE RECTOR OF FRIERN BARNET, IN 1884. THE TRUST ALSO ASSISTS THE PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN IN GROUP ACTIVITIES WHERE THEIR PARENTS ARE UNABLE TO MEET THE FULL COSTS INVOLVED
Village Service Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthVillage Service Trust makes grants to partners in south India that:- support community-based organisations of women and of marginalised communities, with the aim of enhancing their livelihoods and status - work with people affected by HIV and Aids
5th Reigate Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe 5th Reigate Scout Group is registered with the Scout Association, whose aim is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential. The Group aims to achieve this by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, with a programme for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts.
Mustard Seed Christian Ministries
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, Housing, ReligionAlongside selling Christian books, we run a cafe in which we offer a relaxed welcoming atmosphere where customers can talk together and with our staff and volunteers, some of whom have additional needs. We seek to support the elderly, disabled, vulnerable and homeless. We welcome secondary school pupils for work experience. Profits make grants to children and young peoples' organisations.
Leith Hill Musical Festival
Arts, Beneficiary groupLeith Hill Musical Festival, which is based in Dorking, Surrey, is held in April each year and consists of three days of competitions and concerts for locally-based choirs. In March each year, it performs one of the Bach Passions (or Handel's Messiah) and holds competitions for choirs of young people.
Waverton Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWaverton Pre School aims to provide learning through play using language, toys and equipment and social skills for children under the statutory school age. We work towards early learning goals and offer a specially tailored curriculum and the support of a personal keyworker to achieve this.
Collis School Association
Beneficiary group, EducationThe object of the charity is to:-Develop close and active links between staff, parents and children.-Engage in activities to support the school and advance the education of pupils; and-Assist in the provision of facilities and items for the education at the school (not provided from statutory funds) in consultation with the Governing body.
Bradford Cinderella Club
Beneficiary group, Social welfare1 Provision of Clothing and Footwear for the not so fortunate2 To endeavour in every possible way to improve the hard lot of all the poor and under privileged children who are in need of help which such a Society as ours can give.
Weavers Adventure Playground Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureTO MANAGE AND RUN AN INCLUSIVE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND FOR ALL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLETO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERGRATION AND CREATIVE PLAY IN A SAFE SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS IN AREAS OF ART/CRAFT AND SPORTS THAT ENCOURAGES HEALTHY GROWTH OF THE MIND AND BODIES FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND CULTURAL GROUPS
The Abingdon Music Centre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary groupAbingdon Music Centre Trust was established to make music available as widely as possible within the local community for both adults and children. The Trust runs music classes and workshops throughout the year and provides opportunities for local music makers and teachers to use its premises for music making.
Kingswood Village Playgroup And Toddlers
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ChildcareProvides a Playgroup and Toddler group for preschool aged children in the village of Kingswood and surrounding area.Fundraising activities to support the above groups.
Horsted Keynes Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationThe charity is a pre-school which operates in the small rural Sussex village of Horsted Keynes. We offer affordable childcare weekday mornings and three afternoons for children in the age range 2 to 5 years. Our objectives are to enhance the development of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.
Devon County Guides Association
Associations, Beneficiary groupDevon County Guide Association provides opportunities for girls and young women to meet and develop into caring, tolerant and confident people who will contribute positively to the community and the environment both in Devon and the country and the world.
Whalley Range Youth Opportunities Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationWe have 3 projects - JNR8, for under 12's ;-holiday playscheme activities, weekly cookery and craft activities. - WHIZ ,for over 13's,group work e.g. gang awareness, cookery, life skills, girls night,holiday activities. -Celebrate, schools workshops, festival day.;volunteering, community information and networking, intergenerational activities, e.g.arts crafts, information and music.
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.