Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Policy campaigning and advocacy
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The London Mathematical Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe Society's main activities include publishing journals and books, providing grants to support mathematics and organising scientific meetings and lectures. The Society is also involved in policy and strategic work to support mathematics and research. This work includes engaging with government on mathematics policy, participating in international initiatives and promoting the discipline.
Beat (formerly Eating Disorders Association)
Charitable activities, HealthBeat exists to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. We:Support people affected by anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or other eating disorders through helplines, online support and information. Campaign for change to government policy and health service practice to improve the care for and understanding of eating disorders.Educate professionals and the public.
The National Institute Of Economic And Social Research
Charitable activitiesThe charity is an independent economic and social research institute which carries out high quality academic research of relevance to business and policy makers.
Kingston Theatre Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesPresenting a programme of plays and other activities in the Rose Theatre, Kingston and beyond, which advance the education of the public in all aspects of dramatic art.
Church Urban Fund
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, ReligionChurch Urban Fund works to catalyse social action and bring about positive change in lives and communities across England. Through a combination of community-based projects, capacity-building support and research and policy activity, we work with churches and a wide range of partners towards our goal of seeing people and communities flourish and enjoy life in all its fullness.
Smallwood Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Smallwood Trust's mission is to enable women to be financially resilient. Our funding is allocated under three main programmes: 1) grants to women-led and women focused third sector organisations 2) grants and support to individuals in need and 3) funding to amplify policy issues and solutions to gender poverty
Anti-Slavery International
Charitable activitiesAnti-Slavery International works to eliminate all forms of slavery throughout the world by investigating and exposing current cases of slavery, campaigning for its eradication, supporting the initiatives of local organisations to secure the freedom of those in slavery or vulnerable to it, and pressing for more effective implementation of national and international laws against slavery.
The Green Alliance Trust
Charitable activities, SocietyGreen Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment. The combination of our research, policy and analytical expertise gives us the credibility to lead political engagement. Working in alliance with a wide range of senior voices across sectors helps us to amplify impact.
The Nuffield Trust For Research And Policy Studies In Health Services
Charitable activitiesThe objects of The Nuffield Trust for Research & Policy Studies in Health Services are to promote, carry out or advance any charitable objects, and in particular the prevention or relief of sickness and the advancement of the health of the people of the United Kingdom, specifically through the promotion of improvements in the quality of healthcare and health policy.
The Trust For Welsh Archaeology
Charitable activities, HeritageThe principal activity of the company during the year was the education of the public in archaeology through the provision of archaeological services.
Whitechapel Gallery
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HeritageThe Charitable organisation main objectives are:The provision and maintenance of an art gallery for exhibition to the public of modern and historical fine art; modern and historical design and applied art; and work done by school children and local communities.Promoting and encouraging the education of the public in the arts both in the Gallery and elsewhere.
Shumei Eiko Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe principal objects and activities of the charity, as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association,are to advance the education of young persons and mature students and in particular,but without prejudice to,persons of Japanese origin and to advance the education of the public in all aspects of Japanese culture.
The Association Of Directors Of Adult Social Services
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareTo promote the education of the public in matters of social policy, social organisation and social problems.To promote the relief of poverty.To promote the relief of those needing care, support or safeguarding and the preservation and protection of physical and mental health for the benefit of the publicTo promote the preservation of family life for the benefit of the public
The Architectural Heritage Fund
Charitable activities, HeritageTo promote the permanent preservation for the benefit of the public, buildings monuments or other edifices or structures in the UK. To protect and conserve the character and heritage of the cities towns and villages in and around which such buildings monuments or other edifices of structures exist. To advance public education of and interest in the conservation of the UK's built heritage.
The Royal Society Of Biology
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.
Bnois Jerusalem Schools
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionTrust Deed constitutes Bnois Jerusalem School, and its objects are to provide education for girls on the Orthodox Jewish Community.The policy of The Bnois Jerusalem School continues to be to derive its income from donations from various institutions and grants from The Learning Trust.
Mothers' Union
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Saving of livesTHE MOTHERS' UNION DELIVERS ITS CORE OBJECTIVES TO SUPPORT FAMILY LIFE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPEMENT,TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING,PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP,CAMPAIGNING,EMERGENCY RELIEF TO THOSE WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS MET WITH ADVERSITY,MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES - TO FACILITATE THE CHARITY'S WORK WITHIN COMMUNITIES WHERE THERE IS A MOTHERS' UNION PRESENCE.
Scarborough Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo advance the education of the public in all aspects of dramatic art including , drama,opera,dance, music and film.The development of public appreciation of such art by the provision of a theatre and the presentation of public performancesTo further the social and cultural welfare of the community of scarborough , its neighbourhood and visitors.
Artists Studio Company
Charitable activities, Social welfareTo advance the education of the public in the arts; To relieve poverty by assisting unestablished artists to become self-supporting through their art; andTo promote and improve art and the production of objects and works of artistic merit.
Krishnamurti Foundation Trust LTD
Charitable activities, Health, ResearchTo advance the education of the public in philosophy, sociology, psychology and comparative religion and in particular to promote in those fields the study of the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti.
The Society For Experimental Biology
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTHE SOCIETY PROMOTES EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANISATION AND SPONSORSHIP OF CONFERENCES; THE PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE; EDUCATION, CAREERS AND POLICY WORK; THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRAVEL GRANTS; MEMBERSHIP TO EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY RESEARCHERS.
The Guild Estate Endowment
Charitable activitiesAs an endowment charity the Guild Estate's main priority is the pro-active management of its investments to maximise capital and income return within an investment policy. 36% of the clear income is paid to one specific beneficiary and the balance transferred to Stratford-upon-Avon Town Trust.
Age UK Wiltshire
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social care, Social welfareAge UK Wiltshire promotes the well-being of all older people in Wiltshire, Swindon & Southampton through offering information and advice, befriending, Carers support, Welfare Checks with Meals Service, activity groups and supporting community day services. We offer talks on a range of subjects to community groups and we research and campaign on issues that affect older people.
Coram Voice (formerly Voice For The Child In Care)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social careVoice enables and equips children and young people to hold to account the services that are responsible for their care or wellbeing and to uphold their right to actively participate in shaping their own lives. We provide advocacy and independent services for children in care, in need and in secure settings, and we campaign for policy and practice changes to improve their lives.
Trebah Garden Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, ResearchTo preserve enhance and re-create for the education and enjoyment of the public the gardens of Trebah, Mawnan Smith, Cornwall, and other such properties for which the Trust may accept responsibility.To promote the education of the public on matters connected with the arts and sciences of garden land.
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.