Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Charity shops
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Forth (for Furtherance Of Rheumatic Therapy)
Charitable activities, HealthSupporting team basis of healthcare treatment such as physio, hydrotherapy and medicines (otherwise not available in NHS and not self funded.) We plan to improve shared help via shared care booklets and advising visitors with needs who call at our shop.
The Royal George Chapter Benevolent Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareAlthough we are a Masonic organisation, the bulk of our donations, of over 95% are made to local charities. This year donations of £500.00 have been made to each of the following: The Hamlet Charity; Thornage Hall Independent Living; Norfolk Family Carers; Together for Mental Wellbeing; The Smile Shop CIC and £1000.00 to Fresh Start - New Beginnings.
St John Fisher Schools Parent Teachers Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationWE ARE A PTA IN A SMALL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, WE FUNDRAISE TO PROVIDE EXTRA RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE CHILDRENS LEARNING, WE CONTRIBUTE TO TRIPS AND OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. WE RELY ON LOCAL SUPPORT FROM, FAMILIES, SHOPS AND BUSINESSES.
Preston-Under-Scar Village Hall
Charitable activities, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareOur purpose is to provide entertainment and an opportunity for socialising in a village where there is no pub, shop or other place for villagers to meet up. We have a structured programme of events and add to these throughout the year as we feel the village would like. These include a weekly soup gathering, harvest supper, christmas party, summer feast, quiz nights and others
Thaxted Community Minibus Charity
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfarei Minibus provides free transport for elderly to and from their residence to local shops and market. Applicable to Thaxted and surrounding area on a weekly basis.. ii Available to local organisations i.e. scouts, youth club, local church groups etc. by donations.
Basingstoke Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareBasingstoke WI activities are as follows: Monthly meetings with a speaker or activity and time to socialize. Organised work shops and outings and regular members' groups, trips, walks and demonstrations in connection with craft, education, training, sport and culture and attendance at County and National WI events. Welfare for WI members.
St Clement Parish Hall
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, ReligionSt Clement is a very small village, we use the parish hall to keep the local community together. Other than the Church, we do not have anywhere to meet (no shop or public house). We hold fund raising events to cover the costs of electricity-water and general maintenance of the building. The hall is available for hiring by any group or individual.
The William Morris Jones Endowment Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesDistributing gift vouchers at Christmastime to elderly inhabitants (over 70 yrs.) of the town of Penrhyndeudraeth and the village of Minffordd which are redeemable at three retail shops in the town (butcher, newsagent and one grocery store). The vouchers are valued at approx.?4.50 on to which the retailers add a further 50p. About 100 vouchers are distributed annually.
Orleton Relief In Need Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareSmall donations within our budget are given annually to people deemed to be in need or have encountered difficult problems eg: bereavement, illness or poverty. In most cases these donations are given in cash so that the person concerned can utilise the gift in our village shop thus not necessitating travelling some distance by public transport (minimum return of 14 miles).
League Of Friends Of Grantham Hospital
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthFUNDRAISING AND ADMINISTRATION OF BEQUESTS, SUPPORTING REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND PATIENT'S COMFORTS, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOLUNTEERING AT GRANTHAM HOSPITAL THROUGH RADIO WITHAM, OUR ON-SITE RADIO STATION, OUR CAR DRIVER SCHEME, OUR CHARITY SHOP AND OTHER VOLUNTARY ROLES.
The Fourth Dimension Trust
Charitable activitiesEcumenical christian charity operating a charity shop in Huyton (Knowsley) where funds raised through sale of goods and refreshments are used firstly via Christian Aid to assist developing countries, second to meet needs in Huyton and Merseyside and subsequently for any area of special need identified.
League Of Friends Zachary Merton Community Hospital, Rustington
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, LeisureSupplying items of equipment for residents of the hospital who require more specialist items/ to improve their stay e.g. Special Beds, Chairs, Televisions, Electric fans, Telephones, Christmas presents. Gardening services (planting, maintenance etc)Providing a Trolley shop service to the residents three times a week.Raising funds by public activities (Ploughman's Lunches, Carnival stall)
Duston Old People's Welfare Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportDOPWA supports the welfare of Duston residents who are aged 70 years or over. Activities include a Spring party, Summer coach outing and each elderly member is given a Christmas shopping voucher which may be spent in any of the Duston area shops. There is no membership fee. All activities are organised and run by our own volunteers. New helpers are always welcome.
Friends Of Airedale General Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthThe charity members work within Airedale General Hospital running a shop and other activities to assist patients and visitors.
The Friends Of Orpington Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthThe charity runs a shop and tea bar at Orpington Hospital.
Hemsby Inshore Rescue Service
Charitable activities, Saving of livesRescue Lifeboats and Lifeboat Charity Shop
The League Of Friends Of The Derbyshire Children's Hospital
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo provide equipment and facilities for the benefit of the hospital's patients and their families by money raised by operating a small teabar shop plus other fundraising events or through donations received.
Lancing And Sompting Lions Club Charity Trust Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportRegular fund raising activities, mainly through the Club's charity shop, to apply the income for any purpose that is charitable according to the law of England and Wales whether for the benefit of any individual group of people or for the benefit of any other organisation established for charitable purposes.
League Of Friends Of Cossham Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthHospital shop, general fundraising including, coffee mornings, fetes, jumble sales & raffles.
The Spencer Homes Charity
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingProviding seven social housing units in a rural area with no public transport or shop and which provides often low income employment.
The League Of Friends Of The Wrightington Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthTO RUN A SHOP WITHIN THE HOSPITAL TO RAISE MONEY WHICH IS THEN USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF PATIENTS USING THE HOSPITAL.
Village Centre - Filkins
Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureLetting of rooms to support the Village Shop and Filkins Swimming Pool and Post Office
Ramsey Local Hospital Charity
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe object of the shop is to raise funds to donate to groups/organisations that assist in the provision of support and care and medical aids and equipment to local hospitals/doctors and groups.
Age Concern,st Just/pendeen
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social careWe are a small local Charity running a Charity Shop to raise funds to support the elderly in St Just and Pendeen. We were closed for some months due to the Covid lockdowns and are now open again on reduced hours. The regular monthly free lunches had to be suspended during the pandemic but hope to resume again in 2022. Our buildings are used by local groups for a small fee.
The Mold Community Hospital League Of Friends
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Healthst davids day tea for patients. strawberry tea for general public to raise funds.bi-monthley raffles in the hospital. coffee morning events in daniel owen centre in mold two/three times per year. encouring general public to donate via collection boxes at various shops in mold.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many charity-shops charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 187 registered charity-shops charitable activities charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the charity-shops 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 charity-shops charitable activities charities?
Charity-shops 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 charity-shops charitable activities charities?
Across all charity-shops 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 charity-shops charitable activities charities?
Charity-shops 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.