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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Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingProvision of almshouse accommodation for thirteen persons over the age of 55, with a preference for widows and single women, living in the "area of benefit" i.e. the south side of the River Thames up to a radius of 5 miles from the almshouses. Provision of grants to enable elderly people, living in the charity's area of benefit, to remain in their own homes.
The Pierrepont Trust
Charitable activities, Health, Research, Social welfareThe relief of sickness by the provision of amenities and equipment to persons attending hospital. The relief of the dependants of such persons or of any such persons who have died and who are in need, hardship or distress.The promotion of research into the causes and treatment of illness and disease in particular kidney disease.Making grants to charitable organisations.
Plymouth Secular Clergy Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, ReligionThe Charity supports priests of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Plymouth by:* the payment of grants to Diocesan Priests in need;* the payment of Allowances to Diocesan Priests, (including former Members), who have resigned from ecclesiastical office;* the provision of assistance, of whatever kind, to relieve Diocesan Priests who are sick, infirm or elderly.
Guards' Chapel Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, ReligionProvision of moral support to all military personnel, retired servicemen, families and members of the wider community.Refurbishment.Grants to support Chapel Fund Raising Activities.
The W A Handley Charity Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareThe trust is a grant making trust. Grants are commonly in response to appeals in support of welfare for those who are disadvantaged, young, elderly, disabled, as well as maritime and Service causes, education, training and employment opportunities, community benefit, historic buildings, the environment, music and the arts. Grants are made out of income and not normally out of capital.
Mrs Waterhouse Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, ReligionThe trust makes donations to bodies embracing a wide range of charities, the main fields supported being medical and health, welfare in the community, environment and wildlife, and church and heritage, with special reference to charities based in, or with branches in the Lancashire area.
The Francis Winham Foundation
Charitable activitiesThe objects of the trust are apply the trust fund and income thereof towards the benefit of old and aged people in England.The trustees receive applications and make grants to registered charitable organisations in England, or to organisations in England the activities of which are compatible with the charitable objectives of the trust.
The Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionSupport of a wide range of Christian missionaries and charitable organisations in the UK and worldwide. The charity makes charitable grants, but does not often make grants to charities with which the trustees are not already acquainted personally.
The Federated Foundation (also Known As The Borwick Charitable Trust)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchTo undertake and promote research into the causes of heart disease in both adults and children and to make available the results of such research.To also provide funds for the benefit of charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world.
The Poland Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of housing accommodation for those living within the area of benefit; provision and maintenance of amenity land to be used for recreation; making grants or providing goods, services or facilities to relieve beneficiaries who are in need, hardship or distress; making grants for the general benefit of inhabitants of the area of benefit.
The Benlian Trust
Charitable activities, EducationGranting scholarships to Armenian students attending university in England; making grants to Armenian organisations for cultural activities for the benefit of the London Armenian Community; and making charitable donations in accordance with the terms of the Will of the benefactor under which the Trust Fund was created.
Helping Herts
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportHelping Herts empowers and supports children and families in need by providing match funded sponsorship, connecting charities to new resources and raising the profile of charities and their clients across Hertfordshire. Fundraising, event management and grant giving.
The Joanna Herbert Stepney Charitable Settlement Also Known As The Paget Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe activities of the Trust comprise the rental of land and property and the management of an investment portfolio. All assets are held in order to provide funds for donations. The management of the assets is undertaken by agents on behalf of the Trustees and under their instruction.
Duke Of Devonshire's Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThis is a grant making trust that normally only makes grants or loans to other registered charities.
The Jack Brunton Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe Trust was established primarily for the benefit of the population of rural villages and towns within the boundary of the old North Riding of Yorkshire. Whilst most contributions go to established charities, all good causes will be considered and investigated. Only in extremely rare and special circumstances does the Trust make donations to individuals or charities outside the specified area.
Eleanor Hamilton Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationPROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES TO HELP CHILDREN IN THE SECOND YEAR OF GCSE OR "A" LEVEL EDUCATION DEPENDING ON SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL NEED. PROVIDES BURSARIES AT TWO COLLEGES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TUTORS CONCERNED. ALSO GENERAL CHARITABLE GIVING
The Scarborough Municipal Charity
Charitable activitiesProvide accomodation for retired persons.Award grants to persons who have lived in the Borough for a minimum of 5 years for education and other sundry needs.
Spielman Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Trust provides grants to a range of institutions and individuals to help them deal with immediate needs. The Trust also supports a number of charities, particularly those engaged in caring for and educating children and young people in Bristol and the South West of England. It also provides grants to other charities that the trustees believe merit the support of the Trust.
The Princess Anne's Charities
Charitable activitiesTo support charitable bodies or for other such charitable purposes as the Trustees shall decide and in particular those in which The Princess Royal has an interest. The Trustees do not make grants to individuals.
Barnsbury Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentAddressing climate change by grant making to environmental organisations mainly focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
The Sidney Perry Foundation
Charitable activitiesEducation Grant making
H P Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfaregeneral charitable purposes, in particular the advancement of religion, relief of poverty, and other purposes recognised by English law as charitable. The trustees seek to direct grants towards the relief of poverty among orthodox Jewish communities and the advancement of the orthodox Jewish religion by way of grants to educational and community institutions, both in the UK and abroad.
The Richard Lawes Foundation
Charitable activitiesWe are a grant making charity which supports appeals and not for profit organisations where donations will have a real and immediate impact. We prefer smaller charitable institutions and specialised or local branches of larger charitable institutions. However, at present unsolicited applications are not being considered.
The Vandervell Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, ResearchAwards grants to institutions, primarily in the fields of education, social welfare, medical care and research, environmental regeneration and the performing arts.
The Heinz, Anna And Carol Kroch Foundation
Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareWe are making grants to assist people suffering severe poverty and financial hardship who also have ongoing medical problems. We also assist people who have recently suffered domestic violence and the homeless.
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 (£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 Grant making charitable activities charities?
Grant making charitable activities charities reported a combined annual income of £8.2bn 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 100.0%. 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 £1.5m. 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.