Beneficiary group Charities
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1st Leverstock Green Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary groupScouting is a global, educational youth Movement. In the UK Scouting is organised through The Scout Association and has a clear purpose:To help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as Members of their local, national and international communities.
Faversham Christian Fellowship Trust
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareOur aim is to show the love of God and promote the Christian Faith to people through serving the local community. We do this through a local community initiatives, such as Foodbank and Make Lunch and working with children. Where we can, we provide spiritual and material help to people who come across our path what ever their background. We serve the town of Faversham and surrounding villages.
Crewe Rifle And Pistol Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide education, training, sporting and recreational facilities to club members, young people, scout groups and other voluntary bodies in the safe use of air weapons and firearms for target shooting. Any member of the public who is not prohibited from holding a firearms certificate may apply for membership.
Fielding Primary School Parent Teacher And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, EducationThe object of the Association is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:a) Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school;b) Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
The Suffolk County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureSuffolk based youth organisation providing educational, social, sporting and charity work for young people based in rural areas between the ages of 10 and 30.
Lincolnshire Humber Federation Of Womens Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary groupThe WI is the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK. It exists to educate women to enable them to play an effective role in the community, to expand their horizons and to develop and pass on important skills.
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Beneficiary group, LeisureTo help educate young people through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical and mental capacities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and their conditions of life may improve by the provision of outdoor pursuits at education centers in the North of England and Scottish Borders.
The Pain Trust
Beneficiary group"..to apply the income of the Pain Trust in the provision of facilities for assistance in travel or adventure to further physical development character training leadership training and the fostering of a team spirit for all young people aged 10 to 22 .......that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved..."
Bathampton Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationBathampton Playgroup runs for 4 1/2 hours on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, 3 1/2 hours on Friday morning and 2 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons during school term time. Children from age two-and-a half years old to 5 years old are accepted. The playgroup has been in existence for over 50 years and many in the village are involved in its committees, fund-raising and organising.
South East Berkshire District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary groupScouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
The Friends Of The Lady Eleanor Holles School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationTo advance the education of pupils at the School and to promote a public benefit programme by raising funds to:- enhance the pupils' academic/moral/emotional/social/cultural development- fund learning equipment & resources for the school and it's public benefit initiatives- enhance student participation in community outreach- fund educational talks to support school and local parents
Firm Foundation Trust
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe advancement of the Christian faith throughout the world by the instruction and edification of Christians, the care and Christian instruction of young people and children and the evangelism of non-Christians.
Hall Green Little Theatre Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group"...to encourage and promote the presentation and performance of dramatic productions of cultural and/or educational value and to advance the standard of production and performance in regard thereto....to promote an understanding of theatre within the community; ...to encourage members to bring their individual skills to teach and learn, and young peopleto develop through the Youth Theatre..."
Educacion Plus
Beneficiary group, Social welfarea) the advancement of the Christian Religion according to the basis of faith as set out in the charity trust deedb) the relief of poverty and advancement of education particularly amongst children and young persons in Costa Rica
Crawley University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureCrawley u3a is a self-funded learning co-operative of older people which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities. Members learn from each other in various interest groups through sharing their knowledge, skills and experience.
Scarborough Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureVoluntary youth organisation for boys and girls aged 12 - 18 (10 for junior sections)Provides a range of activities, sport and skills which are attractive and adventurous within a caring discipline, based on the high standards of the Royal Navy, to which young people can respond and which will in turn assist their development of self confidence, self discipline, leadership and responsibility.
The Association For Post-Natal Illness
Beneficiary group, HealthThe charity aims to relieve the suffering of women suffering from post-natal depression or depressionarising from pregnancy. The charity offers women advice, support and information about the illness. The charity promotes research into the causes of post-natal depression anddissemination of the results of that research.
Pascal Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareDrama workshops for disadvantaged young people. Workshops for unemployed people which use drama techniques to help them find work. Working with volunteers to make accessible community theatre. Cooperating with other arts and educational organisations. Promoting New Writing. Creating projects exploring heritage and history. Producing new plays. Producing play readings. Training volunteers.
Rotary Club Of Northampton Becket Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportRotary Activities supporting local, regional and overseas Community projects, inc Kids Out, senior citizen & Young Carers outings, Calvert Trust & numerous Youth projects. Sending educational, trade aid and medical supplies overseas.Financially supporting charitable clauses.Fundraising via Santa's Sleigh Street Collections, Karting, and others.
Women's Cancer Detection Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthThe support and treatment of patients and research into breast cancer. The charity achieves these aims by financing the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment unable to be funded by the National Health Service. Furthermore the charity provides funds to support education about breast cancer in the community and maintains a specialised breast cancer library.
1st Harwell (st. Matthew's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision of local scouting activities in line with those of the national Scout Association. Providing sport, leisure and recreation for children and young people centred on Harwell, Oxfordshire.
Wheelwrights' Charity
Beneficiary group, Leisure- Mobility for disabled people,especially children and young people- Access to sport and training for Paralympic sport for disabled men and women- Access to educational and recreational activities for disabled children and young people- Education and training in the Wheelwrights' craft- Other relevant charitable causes and awards
Friends Of St Mary's Hospital
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Friend's exists to support the work of St Mary's Hospital through grants for equipment not available from NHS Funds and to improve facilities for patients. It holds weekly sales of books and memorabilia run by volunteers. It holds an annual Bazaar and raffle and holds flag days to raise funds.
Epping And Theydon Garnon Charities
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Charities were combined from a number of small charities from the 1970s for the benefit of people living in the parishes of Epping and Theydon Garnon. Part of the money is used for relief in need and part is used for education grants to students under the age of 24. The charity has made gifts to the elderly at Christmas time, book grants to students and travel grants to students.
Skiers Trust Of Great Britain Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity supports snowsports by making grants primarily focused on young people and particularly in the context of education access for the disadvantaged, special educational needs, personal development and adventurous training, wellbeing and mental health as well as those developing their skills and talents as amateur sports competitors.
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.