Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Grants to organisations
Discover 3,573 Charitable activities charities that specialise in grants to organisations. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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St Pauls Church Of England School And Parish Room
Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, Religion(1) Awarding grants to persons under the age of 25, who live or are educated within the parish, for the furtherance of their education. (2) Providing grants to St Pauls C of E School for the furtherance of religious knowledge. (3) Providing grants to the Sunday School for the furtherance of religious knowledge.
Turner Dumbrell Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionProviding of grants to charitable institutions or for charitable purposes with particular reference to 1) the parish church, 2) education, 3) other purposes situated in the parish of Ditchling and in the county of East Sussex, and 4) the practice of preventive cardiology carried our either by the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.
The Daisy Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe Daisy Trust raises money by organising events. It then makes grants to charities and organisations for projects to help disadvantaged people of any age living in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
The Fletchers Trust
Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareOperates within the guidelines set down in its 1968 Deed of Trust to relieve poverty and hardship.Primarily supports archery for the disabled through grants to organisations and individuals.Makes grants to some City of London based Charities and to a few national charities.
The Friends Of Charing Cross Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo Provide funds for equipment and support projects to benefit the Hospital, the patients and the local community;Increase public awareness of the needs of patients of Charing Cross Hospital to mobilise support and raise funds;Develop and maintain an active membership of the charity;Liaise and connect with other like-minded organisations and voluntary services
Friern Barnet Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationFBET GIVES GRANTS TO SCHOOLS, ORGANISATIONS & INDIVIDUALS IN FRIERN BARNET, LONDON N11 & THE SURROUNDING AREA, FOR EDUCATIONAL OR TRAINING PURPOSES & OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS IN THE TRADITIONS LAID DOWN BY THE TRUST FOUNDER-THE RECTOR OF FRIERN BARNET, IN 1884. THE TRUST ALSO ASSISTS THE PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN IN GROUP ACTIVITIES WHERE THEIR PARENTS ARE UNABLE TO MEET THE FULL COSTS INVOLVED
Village Service Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthVillage Service Trust makes grants to partners in south India that:- support community-based organisations of women and of marginalised communities, with the aim of enhancing their livelihoods and status - work with people affected by HIV and Aids
Sambourne Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingThe provision of housing for local persons in need of accommodation. Financial help to local elderly, infirm and disabled persons. Educational and training grants to local young persons wishing to improve their skills. Support for transport from village to nearby town.
The Foundation Of Joanna Scott And Others
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, HousingThis charity makes grants for education (fairly widely defined) to individuals under 25 whose homes are within 5 miles of Norwich City Hall whose parents are not able to afford the expense involved, examples vary from playgroup fees to second degrees and include school uniform, trips, music dance and gym tuition. Funds are limited! Grants may be made to schools etc. within the area.
The Loseley And Guildway Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesMaking grants to charitable associations, trusts, societies and corporations whether they are local or national. The major part of the available funds tend to be distributed locally to charitable institutions which the trustees consider to be particularly worthy of support.
Royal Victoria Hall Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationThe Royal Victoria Hall Foundation makes grants to professional theatrical companies within the London area, and makes ten Lilian Baylis Awards a year to help students who are selected by their Drama School to complete their training.
The Margaret De Sousa-Deiro Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Margaret de Sousa Deiro Fund is a UK charity which awards grants to women in financial need living in the UK and suffering from any illness with the priority on respiratory conditions.
The London District And South Eastern Provincial Assembly Of Unitarian And Free Christian Churches (incorporated)
Charitable activities, FacilitiesActs as a grant making body and resource for information and advice to Unitarian and Free Christian congregations throughout London and the South East. Sponsors SimpleGifts:Unitarian Centre for Social Action, its related community centre and training programmes in London and across the UK.
The Loan Fund For Musical Instruments
Arts, Charitable activitiesMakes loans and grants to young professional musicians to enable the purchase of musical instruments appropriate for a career as a professional performer.
The Field Family Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, FacilitiesGrant making is concentrated in the West Midlands and in London within the boundaries of the M25. Grants are usually for equipment, furnishings, running costs, helplines etc. Applications for capital funding for buildings are not accepted but appeals for alterations to existing buildings to comply with health and safety regulations will be considered.
Wellfield Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe relief of poverty either generally or individually of persons resident in the Parish of Hatfield 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.
The Mount Everest Foundation
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Foundation's primary object is to provide grants and recognition to assist particularly deserving expeditions for the exploration of, and scientific work in, the mountain regions of the world.
John And Freda Coleman Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe trust provides small grants to organisations helping young people to obtain the skills they need for both work & life. Principal donations are currently directed to organisations in Surrey & North Hampshire focussed on providing practical training, skills & support where the education system is not enabling young people to reach their full potential.
Epping And Theydon Garnon Charities
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Charities were combined from a number of small charities from the 1970s for the benefit of people living in the parishes of Epping and Theydon Garnon. Part of the money is used for relief in need and part is used for education grants to students under the age of 24. The charity has made gifts to the elderly at Christmas time, book grants to students and travel grants to students.
Skiers Trust Of Great Britain Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity supports snowsports by making grants primarily focused on young people and particularly in the context of education access for the disadvantaged, special educational needs, personal development and adventurous training, wellbeing and mental health as well as those developing their skills and talents as amateur sports competitors.
Support And Training In Prep, Primary And Senior Schools Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationSATIPS provides professional, cost-effective support to ALL teachers of children in Key Stages 1, 2 and 3; we run courses and provide termly Subject Broadsheets in all areas of the curriculum. We make occasional one-off grants to approved projects offering support to schools developing education "beyond the classroom", especially in the areas of music, art, sustainable development.
St George The Martyr Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Charity provides the following within the area of benefit: pastoral care, social opportunities, personal care services, and small 'pensions' for older people; grants to persons who are in hardship, need (including medical need) or distress where assistance is not available from other sources.
The Bacta Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe Trust is established to help people in the United Kingdom in need, hardship or distress as a result of local, national or international disaster or by their social and economic circumstances. At their discretion, the trustees can make grants for any other charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the United Kingdom.
Joseph Brough Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionThe Trust provides grants to charitable organisations helping people in need in the historic counties of Northumberland and Durham. It gives priority to appeals linked to the Methodist Church as the settlor was an active Methodist.
Cumberland And Westmorland Antiquarian And Archaeological Society
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageFunds historical and archaeological research with grants to volunteer groups, schools, museums and academic/professional researchers. Operates a website with accessible heritage information. Support local historical societies in studying the historical environment. Holds study days, lectures and visits. Publishes a respected annual journal, plus books and other publications.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many grants-to-organisations charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,573 registered grants-to-organisations charitable activities charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the grants-to-organisations 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 grants-to-organisations charitable activities charities?
Grants-to-organisations 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 grants-to-organisations charitable activities charities?
Across all grants-to-organisations 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 grants-to-organisations charitable activities charities?
Grants-to-organisations 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.