Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Grants to organisations
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Thomas Harley's Estate Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, ProfessionsThe charity grant aids the Thomas Harley Educational Foundation and the Thomas Harley Charity for Widows of Clergymen. The educational foundation awards grants to schools and young persons from the preferred area of benefit, defined as the villages of Osgathorpe & Belton (Leicestershire) and the former urban district of Coalville. The widows of clergy are mainly from the Leicester diocese and gran
John James Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfarePromoting advancement of education in the Christian religion amongst children and young peopleAdvancing Christian religion by providing grants to those undertaking training for a specific ministryRelieving poverty, advancing religion, promoting education and doing anything charitable for the benefit of the community
Man Group PLC Charitable Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Trust is a philanthropic Trust funded by Man Group plc which makes grants to organisations supporting literacy, numeracy and education, with a focus on London.
The Spoore, Merry And Rixman Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationThe Charity awards grants to persons who are under the age of 25 years, resident within the area SL6 1-9, who in the opinion of the Trustees are in need of financial assistance for their education, including school uniform, tools, books and provision of facilities not normally provided by the Local Education Authority.
The Patrick Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity makes grants/donations to other charities registered with the Charity Commission as per classifications stated. The trustees will ONLY consider charities benefitting the West Midlands. Any other area in the UK is considered outside the scope of the charity. Please do not expend charity resources if you fall outside this area or fail to meet classifications stated.
Taxi Charity For Military Veterans
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareTo organise outings, both in the United Kingdom and abroad, entertainment, transport and other support for any serviceman or woman who is a veteran of the Armed Forces. To assist in the care of former servicemen and women who are disabled, elderly, infirm, impoverished, lonely or otherwise in need of charitable assistance by making grants of money for providing or paying for items or services.
Eleemosynary Charity Of William Hobbayne
Charitable activities, Facilities, Social welfareTo relieve, generally and individually, Ealing residents (with priority to Hanwell residents) who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress. The William Hobbayne Community Centre is used for activities to aid mental and physical wellbeing.
De Havilland Aircraft Museum Trust Limited
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, Social welfareA) The restoration, maintenance and preservation of the prototype dh98 Mosquito W4050 and other de Havilland aircraft and artifacts of historical interest for the instruction and edification of the public. B) To apply a proportion of the excess of income over expenditure in any year by way of grants to the RAF Benevolent Fund or other charity or charities as the directors shall determine.
The City And Diocese Of London Voluntary Schools Fund
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionGrants to voluntary aided church of england schools for repairs and to individuals under the age of 25 attending voluntary aided schools in the Diocese for 2 years.
St Marylebone Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationProvides grants towards individuals educational costs if they are under 25 and have either resided in the City of Westminster or been schooled there for at least 2 years. Currently not providing grants to Tertiary or Further Education. Also provides grants to some Organisations. Various eligibility criteria apply, please apply in writing.
Fellowship Of St John (uk) Trust Association
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe charity gives grants to UK and foreign agencies for education and missionary work. These grants include the "Bernard Mizeki" award which funds ministry given by the laity and Father Benson scholarships, awarded to seminarians at St Stephen's House Oxford to help those engaged in higher theological study.
The Association Of The Friends Of Salisbury Cathedral
Associations, Charitable activities, ReligionThe Friends of Salisbury Cathedral exists to support the Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral, through its objects in the Constitution. To do this we collect members subscriptions, receive donations, bequests and legacies and, out of these, make grants to the Cathedral. We come together in a common fellowship of loyalty and devotion to care for the Cathedral.
The Charles Wallace India Trust
Charitable activities, EducationWe award scholarships and grants to Indian nationals domiciled in India and working or studying in the arts,heritage conservation and humanities to enable them to visit the UK for the purpose of study, research or professional development. Details and guidelines for applicants can be found on our webpages
Montessori St Nicholas LTD
Charitable activities, EducationThe Charity achieves its objectives through relationships and grants to other organisations, especially to St Nicholas Montessori Training Ltd, trading as Montessori Centre International (MCI) and smaller project collaborations with NGOs and community providers. Bursaries and professional development support projects to expand access to Montessori are also supported.
The Royal Military Police Central Benevolent Fund
Charitable activities, Saving of lives, Social welfareMaintain the efficiency and esprit de corps of The Royal Military Police (RMP); providing financial assistance to any serving or former member of The RMP and their dependants; and making financial grants to any charity, which benefits persons or dependants of persons who are serving or who have served in The RMP.
Duchy Health Charity Limited
Charitable activitiesThe charity supports charities and other organisations involved in healthcare in Cornwall.It does this by making grants and loans. It also supports research in Cornwall relating to healthcare issues and organises seminars in order to identify current health needs .
The Shaftesbury Homes And Arethusa
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingSYP Trust provides grants and support to small organisations working to transform the lives of children and young people in London by helping them to learn, be healthy, be heard, and be active citizens. We support work to remove the barriers and challenges many young people face when working towards these goals and which contribute to the widening inequality in our society.
Margaret Davies Charity
Charitable activitiesThe main objectives of the charity are to pay grants to other registered grants, at the Trustee's discretion, to broadly benefit Arts, Education, Health and Social.
Bfwg Charitable Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageAwards Main Foundation Grants to help women in the final year of a PhD.Awards Emergency Grants to graduate women on a post graduate course who then face an unforeseeable financial crisis.Awards Theodora Bosanquet bursaries are offered annually to women graduates whose research in History or English Literature requires a short residence in London.
Jill And Norman Franklin Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Heritage, Social welfareGrants to organisations working with refugees and asylum seekers, people with mental health or learning disabilities, desistance from crime, domestic violence. Grants are given to organisations working in NE England and Central Scotland. A small number of grants are given for restoration of architecturally important churches. Refer to our website for current application policies.
Charities In Association With The League Of St Bartholomews Nurses
Charitable activities, Health, Professions, Social welfareEducational grants to members of the League of St. Bartholomew's Nurses and Benevolent Grants to League members and nurses who have trained at St. Bartholomew's Hospital (EC1A 7BE) and are in financial difficulty or in need of friendship and advice.
Deeping St James United Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesDeeping St. James United Charities makes grants to groups and individuals for sickness, need, public purposes and promoting the education (including social and physical training) of young people who have not attained the age of 25 year who in the opinion of the trustees are in need of financial assistance, to residents of Deeping St. James ecclesiastical parish, including Frognall
The Jesus Lane Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, ReligionSUPPORT OF CHRISTIAN WORK AMONG STUDENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO SUPPORT WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS BASED IN CHURCH MINISTRY IN CAMBRIDGE.
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
Cheshire Freemasons' Charity
Associations, Charitable activitiesTo relieve in cases of need Freemasons of the Province of Cheshire & their dependentsTo make grants to other Masonic CharitiesTo make grants to Non Masonic Charities
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.