Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Advice and individual advocacy
Discover 358 Charitable activities charities that specialise in advice and individual advocacy. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Metropolitan Community Church Of North London
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionTHE CHARITY HAS A PRIMARY MINISTRY IN GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITIES, PROVIDING THE SAFE ENVIRONMENT OF AN ACCEPTING CONGREGATION WHERE PEOPLE CAN FIND GOD'S SALVATION, PERSONAL SUPPORT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND GUIDANCE TOWARD HEALTH AND WHOLENESS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH CELEBRATIVE WORSHIP SERVICES, SUPPORTIVE CARE GROUPS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, JUSTICE, ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL ACTION
Serbian Orthodox Parish Of Oxford
Charitable activitiesPromotion of the Serbian Orthodox Religion to people of particular ethnic or racial origin.General Charitable activities, by providing human resources, care, advice and advocacy
Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationWaltham Forest Dyslexia Association provides information on dyslexia which can be accessed via our helpline, our website or by emailing us.We also:- run literacy numeracy handwriting & touch typing classes- run training and conferences- provide information and training about dyslexia to schools- offer computer screening- monthly adult group
Cutchi Sunni Muslim Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, ReligionAdvancement of Religion ActivitiesProvision of Social and Cultural ActivitiesProvision of Recreation activities for the Children, Youth, Adults, Elderly and DisabledProvision of Marriage, Death and Funeral ServicesAlleviation of PovertyProvision of Education, Advice and Information Service to the Community
Bridgwater Community Church
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, ReligionThe Church operates locally in relationship with a family of churches across the UK and abroad, supporting mission locally and abroad, and runs a community resource which is used by organizations as a community center. We also run community activities locally and provide support for Grace Advocacy helping to provide support to those in the local community who are need of assistance.
Chapel Green Advice Centre
Charitable activities, ReligionProviding free and confidential information,advice and guidance,benefiting the community of Chapelgreen in the City of Sheffield and adjoining areas. Organise and undertake relevant research work.Work with relevant institutions and organisations to secure the widest range of services that best matches the needs of its client population,obtain monies through grants and donations.
Oscar Bristol (organisation For Sickle Cell Anaemia Research)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareWe provide social events for clients; advocacy; advice and support for clients, family and carers; Heamoglobinopathy counselling for individuals with carrier status; we are part of the service improvement group with the hospital and provide awareness and general information for the general public.
Charis Club
Animals, Charitable activities, LeisureCharis Club original aim was and is to educate people through their leisure and social time so to develop their physical mental and spiritual capabilities. Our mission is to make sure all people in need get all the help, support and advice they need, when they need it, no matter what it is. Whether it is free food and drink, a reassuring conversation, equine therapy, education or legal advice.
The Lancashire Family History And Heraldry Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage(a) to advance the education of the public in the study of genealogy, heraldry and family history.(b) to locate, publish and make accessible relevant documents and records.(c) to promote the preservation of such documents and records, particularly by transcription of original sources(d) to operate its own information service and build up a library
Walsall Breast Cancer Self-Help Group
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthProvides practical and emotional support and assistance to breast cancer patients and their families. Our Counsellors offer help on a voluntary basis at the same time as working along side the professionals at the local hospital. We also offer a help line service.
Doncaster And District Deaf Society
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Health, Leisure, Social welfareDoncaster Deaf Society serves and provides a centralised, safe base meeting point of social contact for wellbeing. Services cover BSL Advocacy, Advice & Information to the Doncaster Deaf Community Borough-wide and the provision of five BSL Groups who organise a range of activities & day/weekend trip from early years-elderly: OAP Club, Social Club, Happy Hands Playgroup, Leisure Club & Drama Group.
Hutton Charity (baker, Martin And White)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, ReligionThe charity offers financial aid to the elderly and young living in the district of Brentwood with preference for persons resident in the parish of Hutton. Requests are considered and approved by the trustees before aid is granted. Needs are often highlighted by local priests, church workers and headteachers. Requests are also made through the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Three Owls Bird Sanctuary And Reserve
Charitable activities, FacilitiesThe Sanctuary operates for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of wild birds in need of care and attention through use of its Helpline, Email and Website facilities. The charity also owns and manages eight established Nature Reserves. Makes grants to established like-minded organisations benefiting wild birds.
The Police History Society
Charitable activities, Heritage, Saving of livesMakes grants to individuals (including loans) to support researchProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as umbrella or resource body.
The Little Theatre Guild Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesSupporting member theatresYearly book describing all member theatresSupporting Youth activities in theatreRunning seminars, workshops and conferencesGiving advice and guidance on theatre management etc
The Hampshire Dyslexia Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationProviding help and advice about Dyslexia to parents, teachers and adults resident in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. This is done by providing an email helpline, web-based information and organising open meetings covering related topics. HDA can also arrange training and assessments, via a Bursary Fund.
The Ashton-Under-Lyne & District Mencap Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureProviding the opportunity for those with learning disabilities (and their families and carers) to obtain advice, guidance and support and offering the opportunity to participate in various recreational activities in a safe environment. Advocacy needs and wants of people with a learning disability to enable greater integration in the local community.
The Dorset Deaf Childrens Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HealthThe Society provides grants and equipment to the County Service for Hearing Impaired Children, schools, hospitals and individuals; we also organise outings and events for the children and their families. Additionally it provides an information service for parents to enable them to make the best choices for their children.For more info visit our website - www.dorsetdcs.co.uk
Media Matters Ministries
Charitable activities, ReligionProduction of audio and 'visual communications tools' for other charitable organisations and Media Matters productions for education, Christian training purposes and advocacy issues.We work internationally.
Devon And Cornwall Chinese Association
Arts, Charitable activitiesPROVISION OF CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOLSWOMEN'S GROUPELDERLY PEOPLE CENTREARRANGING OUTINGS AND MEETINGSYOUTH GROUPBUSINESS GROUPLION DANCE GROUPSUPPORT ADVOCACY
Mount Zion Pentecostal Apostolic Church Bible College
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Education, Health, Religion, Social welfareSelf Help Group. We provide a non discriminatory service for people of all races and ethnicity within the community, providing a drop-in centre and offering spiritual & social help, general advocacy and advice, offering tea & coffee and second hand clothing. Prison ministry, giving offenders bible studies, help and advise in back into society.Hospital /Hospice visiting the sick and the elderly.
Yorkshire Rose Dyslexia
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareWe support children and their parents through the educational system by providing information, help line and befriending services. We support teachers and other professionals by providing information and training.
The Outsiders Trust
Charitable activitiesA social and peer support network for people with physical and social disabilities. We run the Sex and Disability Helpline, the Sexual Health and Disability Alliance, and provide resources on sex and disability. We campaign for people with disabilities to be accepted as sexual partners.
Basildon Hospital Radio
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, LeisureBasildon Hospital Radio provide an entertainment and information service to the patients, staff and visitors to the hospital. Most of our programmes are music based with our daily request shows and our weekly programme aimed at the hospital staff being the most popular. We are staffed entirely by volunteers and broadcast 24 hours per day with both live and computer-controlled programmes.
Community Resource Information Service Trust
Charitable activitiesThe purpose of the Trust is to provide a range of support services calculated directly to promote the more effective working of charities in the Birmingham area or of projects wholly directed to the relief of those in need or the advancement of some other charitable purpose.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many advice-and-individual-advocacy charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 358 registered advice-and-individual-advocacy charitable activities charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the advice-and-individual-advocacy charitable activities charities by income?
Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£589.5m). 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 advice-and-individual-advocacy charitable activities charities?
Advice-and-individual-advocacy charitable activities charities reported a combined annual income of £8.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for advice-and-individual-advocacy charitable activities charities?
Across all advice-and-individual-advocacy charitable activities charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 100.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of advice-and-individual-advocacy charitable activities charities?
Advice-and-individual-advocacy charitable activities charities have an average annual income of £1.5m. 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.