Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Grants to organisations
Discover 3,611 Charitable activities charities that specialise in grants to organisations. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Stonesfield Community Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HousingContinued to provide affordable housing to the residents of Stonesfield. Also makes grants to assist with all levels of education.
The Manifold Trust
Charitable activitiesMaking grants for the public benefit to appropriate charities in accordance with the Charity's objects.
Hele's Educational Trust
Charitable activities, EducationTO MAKE GRANTS TO MAINTAINED SCHOOLS WITHIN THE CITY OF EXETER FOR SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY AND TO GIVE GRANTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER 25 WHO ATTEND HAVE ATTENDED A MAINTAINED SCHOOL IN EXETER OR EXETER COLLEGE.
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 Sydney Black Charitable Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, ReligionThe giving of grants and donations to individuals and institutions - maintaining an Evangelical Christian ethos and providing funding for the advancement of education, the preservation of child life, the relief of child distress, the advancement of religion and the relief and redemption of prisoners and captives.Grants will only be given to organisations, not to individuals.
Educational Foundation Of George Fentham, Hampton In Arden
Charitable activities, EducationTHE AWARD OF PRIZES AND THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR THE SCHOOL OF THE FOUNDATION AND AS REGARDS PRIZES, FOR THE OTHER COUNTY AND VOLUNTARY SCHOOLS IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT. THE PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION TO RESIDENTS IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT. THE MAKING OF ANNUAL GRANTS TO THE GOVERNORS OF THE SCHOOL OF THE FOUNDATION.
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.
The Sheffield Bluecoat And Mount Pleasant Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Trustees offer grants to young people under 25 living within a 20 mile radius of Sheffield city centre, who have, in the opinion of the Trustees, demonstrated need. Grants are made for a variety of purposes: education; study of music and other arts; physical education; 'Gap year' trips abroad and to local Youth Organisations.
The Sir James And Lady Scott Trust
Charitable activitiesGrant giving
G S Plaut Charitable Trust Limited
Charitable activitiesTo provide grants to organisations that are established for exclusively charitable purposes.
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.
National Association For Bikers With A Disability
Charitable activitiesThe NABD provide financial grants to help with the cost of adaptations to motorcycles, scooters, trikes, sidecar outfits & quadbikes to suit the needs of people with disabilities. We also provide advice and advocacy on a range of issues relating to motorcycling for people with disabilities. We also provide rider assessments & adapted 125cc motorcycles (on load) for CBT courses, training & tests.
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.
David Solomons Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesMakes grants to organisations, with particular emphasis on those organisations providing services or other benefits for those with learning difficulties.
Oliver Ford Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, Housing, LeisureThe foundation applies income and capital in provision of grants to charitable organisations for the purposes of education, and housing and training for those with learning difficulties, the advancement of knowledge of the history and techniques of interior decoration, fabric design, other decorative materials and landscape gardening, including with reference to the work of Oliver Ford.
Frederick Andrew Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingTo award grants to women for convalescence, home help or Health Care Professions Council registered therapies following illness or injury
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.
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 William Webster Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe trustee(s) distribute the income arising in accordance with the terms of the trust in making grants to such various charitable organisations at their discretion.
The Gilbert And Eileen Edgar Foundation
Charitable activitiesMakes grants to other charities / voluntary bodies
East Hendred Consolidated Catholic Charities
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionLand & Property Holding for Long Term and making Grants
C P D Trust Fund
Charitable activitiesMaking grants to charities with a Christian ethos
The Brandon Endowment
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionFor repair, maintenance and upkeep of Bevis Marks Synagogue, london.To assist and further the general religious and educational activities of the Congregation.To make grants to associated charities of Spanish & Portuguese Jews' Congregation.
Thetford Educational Foundation Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationProvide grants, bursaries and funding for the education of boys and girls from 3 1/2 years to 18 years of age in Thetford.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many grants-to-organisations charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,611 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 (£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 grants-to-organisations charitable activities charities?
Grants-to-organisations 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 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 96.7%. 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 £1.4m. 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.