Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Grant making
Discover 4,408 Charitable activities charities that specialise in Grant making. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Dyers' Company Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe purpose of the Trust is to make grants to registered charities in support of a wide variety of charitable purposes. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications, nor support individuals directly. The Trust invites applications for support only from charitable organisations which have been recommended by members of The Dyers Company.
Nicholas Chamberlaine's School Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HealthGrants to the four schools of the foundation to keep the Foundation schools in good repair. Educational grants to children and young persons whoi live in Bedworth or are attending or have attended one of the Foundation schools who are going on to further education. Grant to the NIcholas Chamberlaine's Hospital and Sermon Charity.
John Martin's Charity
Charitable activitiesThe Charity is a grant making trust benefiting the residents and organisations in the town of Evesham and the neighbourhood thereof, through the areas of Religious Support, Relief in Need, Education and Health.
The Panacea Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfareA grant-making trust operating in the following fields: i. supporting research into and disseminating information to the public about specific aspects of the Christian Religion, ii. supporting the relief of poverty and sickness in the Bedford area through the work of recognised local health and social care related organisations.
The Rothley Trust
Charitable activitiesThe Rothley Trust is a grant making trust which makes small grants to charitable organisations and projects in the North East of England. It has been operating since 1959.
The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools)
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe objects of the Trust are to use Trust funds to:i)develop, insure, maintain and repair the school property of 4 city schools,ii)to provide grants to promote the education of persons under the age of 25 within the City of Cambridgeiii)to promote education, within the City of Cambridge, according to the principles and doctrines of the Church of England by means including Sunday Schools.
The Alan Edward Higgs Charity
Charitable activitiesThe clerk to the trustees is the initial contact for local bodies and organisations seeking grants. These applications are screened to ensure that the applications meet the objectives of the Charity. The trustees meet regularly to consider the applications and to make grants in appropriate circumstances.
Christ's Hospital Of Abingdon
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareProvision of almshouses for older people in need as defined in the Charity's Scheme.Education support grants but area of benefit restricted to Abingdon.Grants to voluntary organizations in Abingdon who support the needy.Relief of poverty by providing essential goods to the needy.
Huntingdon Freemen's Trust
Charitable activities, LeisureThis charity provides grants for relief in need, education, recreation and leisure ONLY for current residents of Huntingdon (defined as the Huntingdon Town Council's area). Grants are considered monthly by Trustees in response to applications from individuals directly or from organisations providing relevant services to residents of Huntingdon.
The Newspaper Press Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, HousingSupporting journalists and their dependants by the provision of retirement housing facilities. Also by making grants in approved cases to individuals who meet the occupational requirement.
The Rayne Trust
Charitable activitiesThe Trust's mandate is to understand and engage with the needs of both UK and Israeli society and help address these needs through making grants to support 1) enlarging sympathies, 2) reduced exclusion, 3) reduced conflict in society and 4) new productive relationships.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Isle Of Wight Branch
Charitable activities, EnvironmentAnimal welfare & rescue charity, providing a safe secure enviroment for all types of animals including wildlife until such time as they can be rehomed or successfully returned to the wild.In addition supplying advice on animal care and also welfare grants to eligible members of the public.
The Barnes Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareA grant-making charitable trust for the benefit of residents of Barnes, the objects of which are the relief of poverty, relief for the elderly, the relief of distress and sickness, the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure and education. The Walsingham Lodge Trust, a subsidiary charity, houses older Barnes residents who are in need of sheltered accommodation.
The Baker's Benevolent Society
Charitable activities, Housing, Social care, Social welfareProvides Welfare and Care to the retired members, and their dependants, of the Baking Industry and its Allied Trades through provision of Sheltered Housing, Domiciliary Care and charitable grants and pensions.
St Anthony's Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentInvests in facilities which are rented to organisations operating as bio-dynamic agricultural farms and training centres. Also makes grants to organisations operating within this sphere.
The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology
Charitable activities, Housing, Research, Social care, Social welfareThe Guild aims to assist generally in the relief of hardship for marine engineers, past and present members of the IMarEST, and their dependents, by making regular grants to supplement very low incomes and by making one-off grants to assist in the purchase of items essential for the recipient's wellbeing, essential home repairs, costs of respite care and with debt relief.
C B And H H Taylor 1984 Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionGrants to charitable bodies supporting the work and concerns of the Religious Society of Friends, those primarily serving Birmingham and the West Midlands, and to UK based charities working overseas.
Mr And Mrs J A Pye's Charitable Settlement
Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareTo make grants to recognised charities based in Oxfordshire focusing on alleviating of hardship and deprivation, Homelessness, Health and Care, Education, Environmental.
The Old Enfield Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesMakes charitable grants to residents of the EN1 EN2 and EN3 in the Borough of Enfield who are in need. These grants include education and general grants, together with community grants to local organisations.
Royal Historical Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Royal Historical Society promotes and defends the scholarly study of the past through its lectures and publications, and speaks for the interests of history and historians. It offers grants to support research training and prizes for historical publications.
The White Ensign Association Limited
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationNaval charity which supports all serving and former members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and RFA, including dependants. A non-grant giving organisation, the Association helps personnel in matters including Armed Forces pensions and compensation, civilian employment and personal welfare and administration, giving guidance at an individual level. Delivers an extensive lecture programme.
Laslett's (hinton) Charity
Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareAssisting in the repair, restoration, rebuilding and refitting of any churches and chapels connected with the Established Church of England;Assisting poor aged or infirm persons by making grants to organisations that help such persons, as the Trustees may think fit;
The Royal College Of Midwives Trust
Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareTo maintain and improve standards of professional midwifery the Trust conducts and commissions research, publishes information, provides education and training and organises conferences, campaigns and other events. Through its benevolent fund the Trust makes grants to midwives and others who need financial help.
Irish Youth Foundation (uk) Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportTo raise funds and make grants available for: (a) Projects in the UK that assist young Irish people and their families(b) The advancement of education in Northern Ireland for example by making available grants for individual students and support for organisations
The St Michaels And All Saints Charity
Arts, Charitable activities, Housing, Professions, ReligionIncome is applied to defray the cost of repairs to the fabric, fittings and organ of the Parish Church and of insurance of the Parish Church, to the maintanance of music and provision of music, in aid of the stipends of clergy, to the maintenance of property and in making grants for such religious and other charitable purposes as the Feoffees decide after consultation with the PCC.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many Grant making charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,408 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.