Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Policy campaigning and advocacy
Discover 1,065 Charitable activities charities that specialise in policy campaigning and advocacy. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Arts Society York
Charitable activities, LeisureFor the promotion and advancement of education of the public, through the cultivation and study of the decorative and fine arts
Medieval Pottery Research Group
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Group promotes and encourages the general education of the public in the study of ceramics, primarily of the Middle Ages. The Group holds meetings, conferences, publishes a journal and disseminates information to: the membership, the general public, other archaeologists, persons in allied fields and communicates the professional requirements of the membership to public and private bodies.
Ross And District U3a
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisurei) To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full-time gainful employment in Ross-On-Wye and its surrounding locality.ii) The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
Bristol Opera Company
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe staging of classical opera; public concerts; education of the public in opera
The Colour Group (great Britain)
Charitable activitiesThe Objectives of the Colour Group are to encourage the study of colour in all its aspects and to promote the education of the public in the field of colour
Surrey Gardens Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, ResearchPromotes the education of the public in matters connected with the arts and sciences of garden land.Helps to preserve, enhance and re-create for the education and enjoyment of the public, whatever garden land may exist or have existed in and around the County of Surrey
The Janet Trotter Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe advancement of education of the public, in particular the provision of scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries or benefits to young people to enable them to pursue their education, primarily at the University of Gloucestershire.
Watchet Market House Museum Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe objects of the society (as set out in the trust deed) shall be to provide and maintain a museum in Watchet for the benefit of the education of the public and to encourage the study of matters of local history of Watchet and district.
The Lancashire Family History And Heraldry Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage(a) to advance the education of the public in the study of genealogy, heraldry and family history.(b) to locate, publish and make accessible relevant documents and records.(c) to promote the preservation of such documents and records, particularly by transcription of original sources(d) to operate its own information service and build up a library
Mohamed Ali Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionAdvance the education of the public in the history of the Islamic World, of Egypt and of the Mohamed Ali family in particular.Maintain and preserve an archive of historical interest.Sponsor and assist in the study of the period of the reign of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II including an authoritative biography of the Khedive.Assist impecunious members of the Mohamed Ali Family.
Klos Musical Theatre
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art of music in all its aspects, and in particular light opera, by the presentation of public concerts and recitals
The Arts Society Chichester
Charitable activities, LeisureThe promotion and advancement of the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts; the conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom and other countries for the benefit of the public; and the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage, in particular, but without limitation, the decorative and fine arts.
The Gloucestershire Society For Industrial Archaeology
Charitable activities, HeritageThe objects of the Charity are to encourage, promote and engage in the advancement of public education and in the preservation and conservation of relevant records, structures and objects, relating to industrial archaeology and history, particularly in the County of Gloucestershire.
Bruvvers Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationTo advance the education of the public by encouragement of the arts through the provision of theatrical and dramatic performance and in particular to promote the mental and moral development and improvement of young people through the provision of theatrical and dramatic performances in schools, youth clubs, church halls and other facilities used by young people.
The Arts Society Saffron Walden
Charitable activities, LeisurePromotes and advances the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation and study of the decorative and fine arts and the giving of and to the conservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public. Member society of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS)
The Coastal Forces Heritage Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe advancement of the education of the public in the history of Coastal Forces by the restoration, preservation and permanent display, for public benefit, of Coastal Forces craft, together with relevant artefacts, records and memorabilia relating to such craft.In furtherance of these activities the Charity supports Coastal Forces veterans and historic craft.
1st Scholes Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesProvide opportunities for young people to take part in scouting activities, in accordance with the policy, organisation and rules of the Scout Association.
Devon Gardens Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Facilities, ResearchTo promote, for the public benefit, the protection, conservation, enhancement, research and understanding of the Designed Landscapes of Devon and promote the education of the public on the arts, crafts, sciences, and all other matters connected with the heritage of those landscapes.
Norfolk Contemporary Art Society
Charitable activitiesTo advance the education of the public in the appreciation of the arts and in particular the creative art of the present day in all its branches.
Richmondshire Subscription Concerts
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS AND IN SUCH WAYS AS THE SOCIETY THROUGH ITS BOARD SHALL DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME.
The Delius Society
Charitable activitiesTo promote public education in and appreciation of the life and works of Frederick Delius.
The Charles Close Society For The Study Of Ordnance Survey Maps
Charitable activitiesAdvances the education of the public by promoting interest in and research into the maps, plans and other activities of the Ordnance Surveys of Great Britain and Ireland and by publishing the results of such research.
Hampshire Archives Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesPromotes the conservation and preservation of Hampshire's archives and advances public education about archives. Administers Wessex Film and Sound Archive. Has a membership (newsletters, events). Makes grants.
Ulcc
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe choir aims to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in an appreciation of liturgical choral music by the provision of such music for Christian Church Services and by presentation of public concerts and recitals.
Canada-United Kingdom Council
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesRunning colloquia between Britain and Canada on issues of public policy interest. Including young people from both countries in the discussions.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many policy-campaigning-and-advocacy charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,065 registered policy-campaigning-and-advocacy charitable activities charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the policy-campaigning-and-advocacy 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 policy-campaigning-and-advocacy charitable activities charities?
Policy-campaigning-and-advocacy 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 policy-campaigning-and-advocacy charitable activities charities?
Across all policy-campaigning-and-advocacy 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 policy-campaigning-and-advocacy charitable activities charities?
Policy-campaigning-and-advocacy 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.