Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Grant making
Discover 4,096 Charitable activities charities that specialise in Grant making. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Elizabeth Allen Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationEducational grants to (a) voluntary aided schools and (b) any such school in the area of benefit; (c) individuals under 25 years who are resident, attend college or further education, or are employed in the area of benefit and are in need of financial assistance for educational or preparation for entry into employment purposes. Grants are not available towards private school fees.
The Rotary Club Of Kendal Charitable Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo provide funds for the relief of poverty and distress to individuals or organisations approved by the Council of the Rotary Club of Kendal and to provide funds for the advancement of education.
The Cecil Charity
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionTo award scholarships or grants to beneficiaries under the age of 25 living within a ten mile radius of the Lytchett Matravers Parish Church, attending educational establishments
The Winifred Gandine-Stanton Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionSupport of National and Seven Principle Spiritualism, in line with the trusts objects by supporting Churches, Spiritualist education and training programmes throughout the country. Also gives assistance and makes donations to Spiritualists who are in benevolent and financial need.
Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust
Charitable activities, Saving of livesThe preservation repair maintenance improvement upkeep and reconstruction of Churches in the County of Cambridge and or monuments fittings fixtures stained glass furniture ornamments and chattels in such Churches. The Trust's predominant activity is the award of loans and grants to churches to assist with the cost of works falling within the foregoing description.
The Redruth Charity Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, ResearchTo support social, physical and educational groups and amenities for the benefit of the inhabitants of Redruth and district, by making grants and awards, with the purpose of "Making a Difference in Redruth".
Pembrokeshire Blind Society
Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareTo promote the material mental and spiritual welfare of persons within the County of Pembrokeshire who are suffering from blindness, total or registered. It makes grants of clothing, equipment, and gifts of any kind whatsoever or otherwise to or for the benefit of such persons by arranging for them to be visited wherever they may be, and by arranging transport, trips or holidays for them.
The Prestbury Charity
Charitable activitiesGiving grants of goods and services to people and organisations in need, in the area of benefit covering postcodes GL50, GL51, GL52 and GL53. Priority is given to applicants from the Parish of Prestbury, Gloucestershire, and the adjoining parishes of Southam and Swindon Village.
Alvechurch Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationPromoting education of persons under the age of 25 years who are resident in or who have a parent resident in the area of benefit and who are in need of financial assistance.To make grants to any voluntary organisation in the area of benefit the objects of which include the promotion of education or improvement of the conditions of life for persons under the age of 25 years
Walsall Wood (former Allotment) Charity
Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareTo make grants to disadvantaged individuals residents in the borough of Walsall in particular for household and electrical items, school uniform and clothing; the charity cannot use any part of its income to make cash payments directly to individuals in relief of taxes, public funds or items such as rent arrears and utility bills.
The Friends Of Buckden Towers
Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageTo preserve or by making monetary grants to assist in the preservation for the benefit of the townspeople of Buckden in the County of Cambridgeshire and of the nation at large of the group of buildings situate at Buckden collectively called or known as Buckden Towers or Buckden Palace together with the land belonging thereto.
Poor's Platt
Charitable activities, Social welfareTHE CHARITY MAKES GRANTS TO ASSIST PEOPLE WHO ARE IN NEED, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS AND WHO LIVE IN THE ANCIENT PARISH OF BARWELL. GRANTS ARE MADE TO BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS.
Ghana School Aid
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationGhana School Aid supports the education of children, particular girls and young women, with a focus on rural areas by making grants to schools, vocational and teacher training centres in support of local efforts, for building materials, technical equipment, teaching and learning materials, books, and School Links to enable exchange and new experiences for young people in an interconnected world.
The Friends Of St Alphege Music
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, ReligionFund raising in support of St Alphege Church choirs. We provide grants for the musical training for choristers and subsidise expenditure such as transport costs for outreach activities.
Sambrook Village Hall
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesTo Manage the Sambrook Village Hall for the community. Raise funds from events, private hire or through grants to keep the hall in a good state of repair and to standards to meet the needs of its users
The Rotary Club Of Skipton Trust Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Social welfareProvision of financial assistance for:Rotary causes both UK based and internationalRelief of poverty and sicknessOverseas travel grants to young peopleProjects for the benefit of the local communityOther registered charities, institutions and societies
Chelsea Opera Group Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe primary object of the Chelsea Opera Group Trust is "the advancement of musical education in general and in particular by sponsoring managing and providing financial assistance for performances of operatic or other musical works..."The Trust makes grants to the Chelsea Opera group in furtherance of the primary object.
H A Taylor Fund
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Fund makes grants to assist people who are in need, hardship and distress and who live in the Parish of Syston. Grants are made to both individuals and organisations.
Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary School Parent Teachers Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionThe Charity chiefly undertakes fundraising activities to provide funds to Holy Trinity School Sunningdale for facilities and activities not normally provided for by the LEA.
The Newman Association
Arts, Charitable activitiesPromote Christian religion in the light of life and work of the Venerable/Blessed John Henry NewmanOrganise conferences, lectures, meetings, study groups and discussion groupsPrepare issue and circulate Journal papers and other documents in support of the above.Make grants to other organisations and individuals in support of educating RC laity
The Bishop Of Guildford's Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe charity works by raising funds from voluntary sources within the Diocese of Guildford which are used to make grants to assist local churches and faith-linked organisations develop and sustain community projects. Projects cover a wide range of public sectors including education, youth work, mental health, community development and the relief of homelessness and poverty in the local area.
Old Dovorian Trust
Charitable activities, EducationThe charity receives and invests donations from individuals connected with Dover College and from the Old Dovorian Club. The Charity makes grants to Dover College and to individuals for the purpose of assisting with education and asssociated activities.
Leeds Philosophical And Literary Society Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe charity: 1. Arranges public meetings, including lectures and events. 2. Makes grants to individuals and organisations to support research, publications, education and related activities, in Leeds and its local area.
The Rotary Club Of Reading Abbey Trust Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentDonations to individuals and local charities - occasionally to national charities. Service in the community. Specific assistance to overseas projects (Third World).
The Rotary Club Of Clitheroe Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationGiving service within the community.Helping students with grants to persue further education.Organising Youth opportunities.Sponsoring the disabled to attend courses.Involved in Life Education.Financial donations to Charities.Financial help with overseas developments.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many Grant making charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,096 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.