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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The Outsiders Trust
Charitable activitiesA social and peer support network for people with physical and social disabilities. We run the Sex and Disability Helpline, the Sexual Health and Disability Alliance, and provide resources on sex and disability. We campaign for people with disabilities to be accepted as sexual partners.
Anglican Pacifist Fellowship
Arts, Charitable activitiesStudy and application of the Christian Gospel in its relation to war, by holding conferences and engaging with the Anglican Communion and others by peaceful means. Publish a journal and other literature promoting peacemaking. Re-design our website and The Anglican Peacemaker,to set up a Facebook page, a blog and have an advertising campaign.
Bridgwater Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTHE OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY IS TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC GENERALLY, AND ESPECIALLY OF CHORAL MUSIC BY PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS. THE SOCIETY MEETS AND PRACTICES FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY, PUTTING ON TWO CONCERTS EACH YEAR. ONE CONCERT IS IN EARLY DECEMBER AND THE OTHER IS IN MAY.
Risley Medical, Research And Charity Trust Fund
Charitable activities, Research1) To advance the education of the public by promoting research, particular in the field of medicine. 2) To promote or assist in the provision of medical services or equipment for the benefit of the public. 3) To assist or promote charitable organisations.
Friends Fellowship Of Healing
Charitable activities, Health, ReligionTo advance the education of the public in the principles of The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). To advance religion and to promote the relief of sickness and suffering based on the premise of the healing power of prayer, meditation and counselling in accordance with the said principles of The Religious Society of Friends.
National Association Of Plumbing Heating And Mechanical Service Contractors Training
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Charity's objective is to provide training and public education in the science and practice of plumbing and allied sciences by the provision of education and training facilities and by promotion of study and research work in the science and practice of plumbing and allied sciences.
Chester In Concert
Arts, Charitable activitiesCAMPAIGNING AND LOBBYING FOR AN ADEQUATE MUSICAL PERFORMNCE SPACE IN CHESTER AREAPROMOTING AND SUPPORTING LOCAL MUSIC AND VISUAL ARTS
Worcestershire Historical Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe advancement of education of the public with regard to the historic diocese and county of Worcester, and in particular to publish and disseminate original material relating thereto. Activities include the publishing and distribution of historic texts, lectures, book launchs and the maintenance of a web site.
The Ramfield Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, Social welfareProviding an outdoor pursuits and Study Centre for use predominantly by school age children from the Orpington/Bromley/Kent areas, but more widely as availability allows. We ensure that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have access to this facility through our charging policy. We are also working with groups local to the Centre who are providing support in the community.
Lechlade Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesLechlade Women's Institute is part of the Gloucestershire Federation of Women's Institutes. We provide women with educational opportunities, take part in a wide variety of activities and campaign on issues that matter to us and to our community
The Market Lavington Museum
Charitable activities, HeritageThe Museum continues to advance the education of the public by preserving and displaying artefacts and other chattels of local and historic interest and importance to Market Lavington and the surrounding area, and continues to develop and enlarge the same in an ongoing manner for the benefit of both the present and future generations.
The Japanese Women's Association In Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe committee organises lectures on the history of England and Japan, paintings and music of both countries, talks on current affairs, outings to visit historical buildings and churches. The Association keeps close touch with other women's associations. It is the trustees policy not to respond to unsolicited requests from individuals for assistance and only to make donations to registered charitie
The Wynkcoombe Trust
Charitable activitiesIt is the trustees' policy to distribute approximately one year's income in the course of each financial year and to retain as a reserve only sufficient to be able to respond expeditiously and when appropriate to urgent appeals
Cymdeithas Hanes Teuluoedd Powys/powys Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageTo promote, for the benefit and education of the public, the study of genealogy, family history and local history, with particular reference to the County of Powys; and to promote the preservation, security and accessability of library and archival materials.
Malmesbury River Valleys Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, FacilitiesTo preserve, conserve, and protect land owned by the trust, its terrestrial and aquatic life and their habitats for the benefit of the public. To advance public education in the study of and research into the river valleys and their conservation. Conygre Mead is a designated nature reserve and a County Wildlife Site.
Hertfordshire Family History Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the study of family and population history principally within the County of Hertfordshire
Maxell Educational Trust
Charitable activitiesTHE MAXELL EDUCATIONAL TRUSTThe Trust was set up in 1989 by Maxell Europe Ltd to express the Company appreciationfor the support it had received from the local community. A sum of £300,000 wasinvested which generates income for the trust, subject to fund availability, thetrustees grant awards within the Telford and Wrekin area on a regular basis subject to its policy and award criteria.
Stanwell Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitieswe provide women in Stanwell Village and its surroundings with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, take part in a wide variety of activities and campaign on issues that matter to them and their community
Lewes And District Visual Arts Association
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe principal objectives of the charity is to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of visual arts including practical participation in them such as the holding of lectures, seminars and exhibitions.
The Worcestershire And Dudley Historic Churches Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe awarding of grants, for repair and renovation, to Christian churches of all denominations in Worcestershire and Dudley.The education of the public in the history and architecture of churches.
City Of London Archaeological Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe object of the charity is to advance the education of the public in the study and practice of archaeology. Regular activities included monthly lecture meetings, a quarterly newsletter and ad hoc events during the year.
Royal Society Of Marine Artists
Charitable activitiesThe society was formed in 1946 to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public by the encouragement of the study and practice of the fine and applied arts, with particular reference to the sea and maritime subjects.
Cheshire And Wirral Ornithological Society
Charitable activities, EnvironmentIn the operative area: to advance public education in ornithology and related matters; to promote the recording, research and study of birds and other wildlife; to support and encourage the preservation, conservation and study of wild birds and places of ornithological interest; to protect these from injury, ill-treatment or destruction; to collate, maintain and publish recorded results.
Deeside Naturalists Society
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageTo promote and advance the education of the public in natural history and the conservation of Flora and Fauna on Deeside and the surrounding areas.
Friends Of Harthill And Calderstones Park
Associations, Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo provide assistance and support for the Park's projects aimed at conserving and enhancing Harthill and Calderstones Park and its appeal to the general public by purchasing items for the Park.Also to advance the education of the public and members of the Friends by providing opportunities to participate in educational meetings relating to flora and fauna. A Newsletter is provided quarterly.
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.