Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Policy campaigning and advocacy
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Safelives
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareSafeLives, formerly known as CAADA is a national charity supporting a strong multi-agency response to domestic abuse. SafeLives provides practical tools, training, guidance, quality assurance, policy and data insight to support professionals and organisations working with domestic abuse victims. The aim is to protect the highest risk victims and their children.
The Royal College Of Pathologists
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchThe College's mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology, and its primary concern is to patients and the public. As indicated in the Royal Charter the aims are to (1) advance the science and practice of pathology (2) further public education in the field of pathology and (3) promote research in pathology and disseminate the results.
Centre For Homelessness Impact
Charitable activities, HousingThe Centre's mission is to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness by ensuring that policy,practice and funding decisions are underpinned by robust evidence.
Homeless Link
Charitable activities, HousingThe charity undertakes a number of key activities. These comprise:1) Ending Homelessness2) Research and Development3) Social Enterprise4) Funds for Grant Distribution5) Membership and Campaigning
B Lab (uk)
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS & PROMOTE ITS STUDY.TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT OF: PRESERVATION & PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, PRUDENT USE OF RESOURCES & PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH. TO PROMOTE ETHICAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT & MAXIMISE THE POSITIVE IMPACT & MINIMISE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF BUSINESS.
World Horse Welfare
Animals, Charitable activitiesCharity exists to promote horse welfare. In UK through rehabilitation centres where horses can be returned to health ; Field Officers investigate welfare concerns and give advice.Overseas by working with communities and local bodies to provide equine and other skills to help working horses.Internationally by campaigning for improved welfare and an end to long distance transport for slaughter
The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe Trust's primary objectives are the presentation of The Historic Dockyard Chatham, the most complete 18th Century dockyard in the world, and the education of the public in its historical, architectural and arcaheological importance.
Signhealth
Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareSignHealth aims to improve healthcare & access to health services for deaf people. As well as campaigning, research & health promotion, we provide supported living schemes and outreach for deaf people with mental health problems. We provide a national Advocacy & Counselling service and support for deaf victims of domestic abuse.
The Groundwork South Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Environment, LeisureIn relation to its "Beneficial Area":1. To promote conservation, protection and improvement of the physical/natural environment.2. To implement recreation/leisure solutions which enhance social welfare in the community.3. To advance public education in environmental/sustainability issues.4. Via a social enterprise, contribute to wider national strategies on crime reduction.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo advance the conservation of wildlife and wild places in Norfolk for the public benefit and to advance the education of the public in the principles and practices of sustainable development.
The Fostering Network
Charitable activities, Social careThese are membership services, policy and practice, publishing and training, advice & mediation work, information services and consultancy and projects.
The Piece Hall Trust
Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchTo promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment by the preservation of The Piece Hall as a historic building and advance the education of the public in arts, sciences and history.
The Think Ahead Organisation
Charitable activities, HealthThe main objects of the Charity are: The advancement of education and training in particular in the fields of mental health care, social work and social care and allied fields. The advancement of physical and mental health to improve standards of social care. To raise the awareness of mental health issues and promote research for the education of the public. The relief of those in need.
Causeway Charitable Services
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingCauseway supports marginalised and vulnerable people to recover from trauma and develop safe and fulfilling futures. Our modern slavery and crime reduction services include safe houses, outreach and community programmes, holistic crisis interventions and signposting into counselling, training and employment. We drive change nationally through research, campaigning and strategic partnerships.
Eleva Foundation LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Saving of livesWe have a collaboration with Unicef. We are impressed with their reach, transparency and experience in eliciting long term sustainable change. We aim to help them to achieve even more for the hardest to reach children by supporting long term, sustainable development of emerging nations, ensuring that children are at the forefront of policy and planning, and their rapid, impactful emergency relief.
Contact A Family
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo support parents and families who care for a disabled child by:- Providing access to good quality advice and information, broad ranging appropriate support and contact with other families which will lead to positive outcomes;- Influencing changes in policy and practice in order to substantially improve the quality of lives of parents and families and their children.
Royal Scot Locomotive & General Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public by the acquisition, restoration, preservation, exhibition or operation of LMS Steam Locomotive 6100 'Royal Scot' and other steam locomotives, rolling stock, equipment and artefacts, relics, documents and records of historic interest as the trustees may from time to time decide.
Campaign Against Living Miserably
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthPreservation and protection and improvement of mental health and well-being amongst men in the UK, particularly focusing on the prevention of suicide by offering without limitation the use of support services, counselling, advice and/or information about the prevention of suicide, depression,and/or crisis management.
Bernard Leach (st Ives) Trust Limited
Charitable activities, HousingThe Trust's objectives are to:-Advance the education of the public in the life and work of Bernard Leach-Preserve and maintain his former home and workplace at Higher Stennack, St.Ives to house and display examples of his work and those of others-Train people in the art, craft and manufacture of pottery and related skills and increase the appreciation of the public in the ceramic arts
Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareBSWAID is working with women and children affected by domestic violence by:offering safe temporary accommodation, appropriate and accessible support services includingsupporting women in accessing justice system. The charity raises awareness and promotes action against Domestic violence and promotes policy and best practice that responds to women and children's needs.
The Centre For Economic Policy Research
Charitable activitiesCEPR's mission is to promote world-class economic research and deliver the policy-relevant results to decision-makers: Research Excellence with Policy Relevance. It provides common services for its network of researchers and for users of its research, and obtains funding for the activities it develops, executing projects once funding is obtained, and reporting to donors on activities undertaken.
Groundwork North East
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentTo promote for the public benefit, urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Area.To advance public education in environmental mattersTo promote the conservation, protections and improvement of physical and natural environment within the Area
The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareOur mission is to enable older people to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We do this by providing high quality advice & information services, befriending & support services and campaigning work on behalf of older people.
Age UK Leicester Shire And Rutland Limited
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social careDAYCARE,HOME CARE, DROP IN CENTRES, VISITING SCHEMES, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SCHEME, CAMPAIGNING, AWARENESS, SERVICES INTO RESIDENTIAL HOMES, INFORMATION AND ADVICE, ADVOCACY SPECIALIST INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO LOCAL GROUPS, HANDYMAN SCHEME, TRANSPORT, TRAINING SERVICES AND FUNDRAISING.
The Henry Moore Foundation
Charitable activitiesTo advance the education of the public by the promotion of their appreciationof the fine arts and in particular the works of Henry Moore
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many policy-campaigning-and-advocacy charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,987 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?
Lloyd's Register Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£691.7m). 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 £17.8bn 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 85.8%. 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 £1.1m. 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.