Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Grant making
Discover 4,202 Charitable activities charities that specialise in Grant making. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Mary Bridgeman Non-Ecclesiastical Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Trustees shall apply the income of the Non-Ecclesiastical Charity in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the area of benefit who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship and distress of such persons.
The Denton Parish Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Trustees shall apply the yearly income of the Charity in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the Parish of Denton who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress of such persons.
Staines Parochial Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareProvision of grants or payments to persons in Staines who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
Grove's Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationProvides grants to individuals aged 25 years or under for educational purposes - promoting opportunities not provided by local schools and assisting with costs associated with school and college courses. Grants restricted to residents of Netherhampton ecclesiastical parish.
The Bishopsdown Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, LeisureMaking grants relating to:1. Music including practice and promotion of musical works, or support for performers or performances OR2. Provision of sporting facilities or musical facilities covering equipment, training or engagement for those who are disabled or seriously ill.(Provisos apply: contact for details)Grants range : £300 to £1500 average £700.
Cliburn School Endowment Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationGrants to children living in the parish of Cliburn attending secondary school and further education establishments up to the age of 25
A T Jay Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionThe scheme provides that the clear income of the Charity is to be used to make grants to Free Church Ministers, being ministers who require or desire a temporary rest from active work or for the enhancement of their ministry.
John Morris
Charitable activities, EducationProvide Grants to aid students from the Caernarfon and Llanrug parish with their higher education costs.
St Agnes Discretionary Trust
Charitable activities, Religionsupport and further the Catholic tradition within the Church of England generally where such tradition is maintained; special reference to St Agnes Kennington Park though trustees have discretion to make grants to other churches or activities based at churches where such a tradition remains.
Educational Foundation Of James Morris
Charitable activitiesMakes Educational Grants to residents of SANDGATE
Sir John Jackson Will Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity was established as a grant making trust by the Will of Sir John Jackson who died on 14 December 1919. The Trustees are to apply the income of the fund for such charitable purposes as they may in their absolute and uncontrolled discretion think fit.
Haddenham Educational Charity
Charitable activities, EducationMakes grants to Haddenham residents going on to further education - college/university and to Haddenham schools for education needs.
C J Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, EducationAssists other charities, voluntary bodies, the general public and mankind and makes grants to organisations (including schools, charities etc)
South Molton Municipal Charities
Charitable activitiesCharity gives grants to individuals and organisations within the South Molton area.
Cumnor Public Purposes Charity
Charitable activitiesAwards grants to limited local organisations.
The Helen Wade Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity carries on no other activities than making grants to individuals or organisations within the area of benefit.
Miss Ada Oliver
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareUses investment income to make grants to individuals and organisations falling within the charity's objects - relief of poverty or distress amongst men or women in reduced or destitute circumstances who suffer from rheumatism or cancer.
Middleton Cheney United Charities
Charitable activitiesConsiders and gives grants to local people/organisations.
The Royal Burnham Lodge No 4904 Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareFund raising by members' donations and by fund raising at social events. Annual distribution of funds to other Masonic Charities and general National and Local charities. Grants to assist members in financial need.
The Friends Of Saint Marys Gamlingay
Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionProvide funds to St.Mary's Gamlingay for the upkeep andd restoration of the church building
Cecil Lodge Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfareMakes grants to other registered charities primarily concerned with health and the relief of poverty.
Ross Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingRoss Educational Foundation offers grants to students up to the age of 25 whose homes are within the boundaries of Ross Urban or Ross Rural Parish Council. Grants are awarded for books, equipment, etc, to students following higher education courses & those learning professional or skilled trades. Students studying music & other arts may also apply.
The Hibbert Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingMakes grants to the elderly and others in need who are residents of the Parish of Chalfont St.Peter.
Rotary Club Of Perranzabuloe Trust Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, EducationMake grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations including schools, charities etc
J E Whitehead Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationTo make grants to assist in the education of school children
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many Grant making charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,202 registered Grant making charitable activities charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the Grant making charitable activities charities by income?
Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£569.5m). 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 Grant making charitable activities charities?
Grant making charitable activities charities reported a combined annual income of £8.9bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for Grant making charitable activities charities?
Across all Grant making charitable activities charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 96.7%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of Grant making charitable activities charities?
Grant making charitable activities charities have an average annual income of £1.4m. 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.