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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.

1,065
Charities
£8,949,407,421
Total Income
£1,444,618
Avg Income
96.7%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Autism Hampshire

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Social care

Specialist support to adults with autism through provision of registered care homes, supported living, community and domiciliary care services. Community Access advice and support. University Mentoring services. Facilitating social groups to increase wellbeing. Training and campaigning to raise local and national government awareness of the challenges and needs of those with autism.

Latest Income: £7,146,487
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Whizz-Kidz

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

THE PRINCIPLE OBJECTS ARE TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF MOBILITY-IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE UK. BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE MOBILITY EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND ADVICE, THE CHARITY GIVES THEM THE INDEPENDENCE TO LIVE A LIFE OF FREEDOM. WHIZZ-KIDZ ALSO RAISES AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF MOBILITY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH NATIONAL CAMPAIGNING AND INFLUENCING ACTIVITIES.

Latest Income: £7,092,573
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Oxfordshire Mind

Charitable activities, Health

"Promoting good mental health through the provision of high quality services and campaigning for positive change".

Latest Income: £6,951,640
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Refugee Action

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

We provide reception, advice and information to refugees and asylum seekers and other displaced people; promote the development of refugee communities as distinctive parts of wider British communities; improve access to employment and mainstream services, and enhance opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers; raise awareness of refugee issues, influence policy, and campaign for refugee rights.

Latest Income: £6,855,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Beaconsfield Educational Trust LTD

Charitable activities, Education

The aim of the charity is the provision of education at Davenies School, Beaconsfield. The school's policy is to attain high academic standards, whilst encouraging the boys to benefit from a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities. The aim is to prepare the boys fully for the senior school of their choice whether in the independent or state sector.

Latest Income: £6,527,246
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited

Charitable activities, Crime and Justice

IAM RoadSmart provides for the public an advanced driving and motorcycle test, and through its research into many aspects of road safety, seeks to become a significant influencer of road safety policy and practice.

Latest Income: £6,479,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Chartered Institute Of Environmental Health

Charitable activities

As a professional membership body, CIEH sets standards for our practitioners. We support continuing professional development and deliver professional and vocational qualifications which protect consumers. As a campaigning organisation we work to deliver our vision of safer, cleaner and healthier environments for the benefit of all.

Latest Income: £6,449,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers)

Charitable activities

Advancement and promotion of geographical knowledge and understanding of the world, locally and globally: public engagement; education and outdoor learning; research; grants for research, expeditions, innovative teaching; information services and resources; policy, advocacy and media; active membership.

Latest Income: £6,076,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Mary Ward Settlement

Charitable activities

The advancement of public education

Latest Income: £5,981,000
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Child Poverty Action Group

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare

Child Poverty Action Group is a charity, working for children in the UK. We believe no child should grow up in hardship or lose out through poverty. Our aim is to prevent and end child poverty by advocating evidence-based solutions to policy-makers and providing accurate information and advice so families can access the financial support they need.

Latest Income: £5,638,560
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Environment

Protecting and enhancing biodiversityInspiring and involving peopleInfluencing policy and practicePartnership and relationship buildingOrganisational management and resources

Latest Income: £5,468,000
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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The Rehabilitation Trust

Charitable activities

The policy of Wlodowa Charity & Rehabilitation Trust continues to be to derive its income from donations from various institutions and individuals and to make donations in accordance with the TrustÔÇÖs objects.

Latest Income: £5,284,985
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health

The Foundation's vision is to defeat lung cancer to be achieved by four major areas -Funding a research programme-Prevention activity inc stop smoking support, youth smoking prevention-Support activity inc practical and emotional suport for people affected by lung cancer-Influencing and campaigning to ensure patients have equitable access to the best treatment and care.

Latest Income: £5,224,124
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Eureka The National Children's Museum

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage

To promote, maintain and advance public education by the promotion, establishment and maintenance of a museum or museums for children. It operates as a children's museum providing interactive educational exhibits and programmed workshops designed to increase child awareness, curiosity, understanding and enjoyment of the world in which we live.

Latest Income: £5,149,842
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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Coeliac UK

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Research

PROMOTE THE BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH GLUTENENTEROPATHY, OR ANY RELATED MEDICAL CONDITION, ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE NATURE OF THE COELIAC CONDITION AND ITS TREATMENTS PARTICULARLY AMONG SUFFERERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND CARERS; TO PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO THE NATURE, CAUSES, ALLEVIATION, TREATMENT AND CURE OF THE COELIAC CONDITION AND TO MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THE RESULTS

Latest Income: £4,845,117
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Biochemical Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Research

THE BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY EXISTS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOSCIENCES, BOTH AS AN ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AND TO PROMOTE ITS IMPACT ON AREAS OF SCIENCE INCLUDING BIOTECHNOLOGY, AGRICULTURE, AND MEDICINE.WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THOUGH OUR PUBLICATIONS AND JOURNALS, SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, POLICY WORK, AWARDS AND GRANTS TO SCIENTISTS AND STUDENTS.

Latest Income: £4,802,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Purple Oak Support

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Leisure

Provision of advice, practical support and care, plus leisure and supported work activities for people of all ages with a learning disability, physical disability or mental health support need who live within Andover and Southern England. Also campaign for the rights of our beneficiaries and provide individual advocacy support.

Latest Income: £4,790,258
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Institute For Public Policy Research

Charitable activities

IPPR produces cutting edge research and innovative policy ideas for a more just, democratic and sustainable world. Through independent research and analysis we define new agendas for change and provide practical solutions to challenges across public policy issues. Our research uses a wide range of methods and draws on the expertise of academics, practitioners, and the general public.

Latest Income: £4,682,349
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Dumpton School

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure

Dumpton School is an Educational Charity for Children located in Wimborne, Dorset. Its aim is to advance the education of the public for public benefit without limitations by providing or assisting in the provision of school and educational facilities. We strive for the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, artistic and social skills within a family framework.

Latest Income: £4,512,903
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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York Conservation Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Heritage

The charitable company's policy is to acquire, renovate and maintain property of historical, architectural or constructional interest in the County of North Yorkshire in accordance with its objects.The charity does not generally award grants to third parties.

Latest Income: £4,358,982
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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The Royal Literary Fund

Charitable activities, Social welfare

Helps published authors or performed playwrights of several works who are in financial difficulties through grants and pensions. Also runs various activities for the "advancement of public education".

Latest Income: £4,268,586
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The British Kidney Patient Association

Charitable activities, Research

To improve quality of life for those affected by kidney disease by: giving financial support to kidney patients in need; making grants to renal units to improve care by funding staff posts, capital works and equipment/projects; providing advice, information, support and services; campaigning to inform policy and practice at all levels; and supporting multi-professional, patient-centred research.

Latest Income: £4,123,556
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Institute For Employment Studies

Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

The Institute's mission is to help bring about sustainable improvements in employment policy and HR management for the benefit of all. The Institute works with government departments, agencies, professional and employee bodies, and employers, and disseminates and shares knowledge widely; its expertise is available to all through research, consultancy, publications and the Internet.

Latest Income: £4,085,959
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Children North East

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

The difference that Children North East sets out to make is for all north east children and young people to grow up healthy and happy. Our mission and aim is to promote the rights of children and young people. We achieve this through strengthening and empowering children, young people and families and influencing social policy.

Latest Income: £4,065,874
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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War On Want

Charitable activities, Social welfare, Society

War on Want fights poverty in developing countries in partnership and solidarity with people affected by globalisation. We campaign for human rights and against the root causes of global poverty, inequality and injustice.

Latest Income: £4,048,876
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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.