Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Policy campaigning and advocacy
Discover 3,987 Charitable activities charities that specialise in policy campaigning and advocacy. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Cede Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare(1) the advancement of education and training(2) the relief of poverty, sickness and distress(3) the promotion of good health(4) to advance the education of the public on all aspects of child abuse(5) to act as a resource for young people by providing advice and assistance(6) to advance environmental protection, improvement and sustainability
The Advice Services Alliance
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportTo promote voluntary sector advice services by providing members services, support and assistance, to enable advice organisations to provide high quality services and the public to access those services, by promoting cooperation between voluntary sector advice organisations, statutory authorities and other bodies. To advance education of the public through the development of high quality advice.
New Acropolis Cultural Association
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Research, SocietyWeekly classes on comparative philosophy, organisation of talks, short courses, seminars, education for citizenship through volunteering, range of volunteering activities (including community gardening, litter picks, maintenance of bee sanctuary and education of the public on bees), educational nature walks, digital and printed magazine on philosophy and education.
The Gordon Gray Trust
Charitable activitiesPLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US BY TELEPHONE. Individual people are requested NOT to approach The Gordon Gray Trust as it is not our policy to support individuals. If you do not receive a reply to a request for funding, your application has been unsuccessful. Preference is given to Gloucestershire or Worcestershire causes.
London Play
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesLondon Play wants every child in London to have quality, accessible and inclusive play opportunities. We campaign for more and better play spaces and support playwork in the capital. Our information and advice service, policy analyses and media comments help raise awareness of the right to play and of how important play is in the growth, development and well-being of children and young people.
The Langford Trust For Animal Health And Welfare
Charitable activities, Education, Researchwe relieve suffering and further animal welfare by promoting the practice, advancement and teaching of veterinary science and we foster public education in animal health and welfare by supporting the university of Bristol school of veterinary science.
Automobile Association Charitable Trust For Road Safety And The Environment
Charitable activities, Crime and Justicethe advancement of health and the environment, and the saving of lives by the prevention of personal injury to, and death of, individuals on roads and in motor vehicles in the United Kingdom through:education, campaigning,and promoting in whatever manner the Trustees consider appropriate to achieve such objects
Tees Valley Rural Action
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareTVRA works with rural communities to enable them to identify and respond to local needs; provides direct support to groups and individuals through advice and guidance, organises activities, deliver services, e.g. community transport; informs and influences local policy; highlight rural issues; develop and participate in appropriate partnerships; commissioning relevant research and development.
East Yorkshire Rivers Trust
Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the chalk rivers and streams of East & North Yorkshire. To advance the education of the public in the understanding of rivers, river corridors and catchments including their fauna and flora.
Cpre Lancashire, Liverpool City Region And Greater Manchester
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTHE LANCASHIRE BRANCH OF CPRE HELPS THE PEOPLE OF LANCASHIRE, GREATER MANCHESTER & MERSEYSIDE TO PROTECT THEIR LOCAL COUNTRYSIDE FROM THREAT & TO KEEP IT BEAUTIFUL, PRODUCTIVE & ENJOYABLE FOR EVERYONE.
Pilling Village Hall
Armed forces, Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides venue in which social, recreational and educational activities can be held, an equal opportunities policy ensures equality for all.
Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery UK
Charitable activities, HealthTo relieve sickness and assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from cardio-vascular and cardio-thoracic diseases through the provision of equipment, facilities and services and the education of the public and healthcare professionals in relation to cardio-vascular and cardio-thoracic diseases and their treatment.
The Moira Furnace Museum Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageThe main objects of the charity are to provide, establish and preserve facilities in the village of Moira in the District of North West Leicestershire for the purposes of the study of and research into its industry, archaeology, architecture, transportation, social history, natural history and the conservation of its flora and fauna for the benefit and education of the public.
Thame Players Theatre Company
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe advancement of the education of the public in amateur dramatic art by its performance in Thame and district and the encouragement of interest in all aspects of the theatre
Waterberg Rhino UK
Charitable activities, Environment1. To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by promoting biological diversity, and in particular by promoting the protection and conservation of the rhinoceros and other endangered wildlife in Southern and Eastern Africa. 2. To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement
The Bothwell Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe trustees have a policy of making annual grants to chosen charitable institutions in the categories indicated elsewhere in this return.
St Lazarus Community Of East London Trust
Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareThe objects of the charity are "by such means as are charitable" to promote the Greek Orthodox faith to advance public education to relieve poverty sickness and distress and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the London Borough of Newham and its environs.
Herschel House Trust
Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureThe Trust maintains a museum at 19 New King Street, Bath, where William Herschel lived and from where he discovered the planet Uranus. The Trust owns the property comprising 19 New King Street and is actively involved in the provision of education of the public about the life and times of William Herschel and about astronomy generally.
Advocacy In Greenwich
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesSupporting people with learning disabilities by: Providing a range of independent advocacy services Improving quality of life Enabling people to assert their rights and make decisions about their futureDevelop and deliver accessible training.Work strategically to influence policy and practiceGreenwich and surrounding areas also specific projects and services across London and wider.
Collective Voice
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health1. Policy and advocacy work promoting the value of drug and alcohol treatment and recovery - and the role of the voluntary sector.2. Good practice and leadership work supporting the drug and alcohol field: events, good practice reports, social media activity, forums etc.
Opera Prelude
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo promote the art and advance the education of the public in opera and young performers and musicians in the early stages of their careers by the provision in particular by performance based lectures and opera related events. Please see www.operaprelude.com for further information
Music In Mayfield Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote public education in, and appreciation of, the arts and science of music, particularly but not exclusively for events with the parish of Mayfield; together with the organisation and running of the biennial classic music festival in Mayfield known as Mayfield Festival of Music and the Arts
The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe Trust supports individuals and charities as explained in the Grants Policy briefly described below. Grants to members, widows, and their dependants of the Plaisterers Livery Company in need. Educational Grants in the plastering industry specifically, but generally in City of London and surrounding areas. Support of HM Forces Charities. Educational bursaries to Choir Schools.
Societi Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchSocieti was established to raise awareness of Kawasaki Disease ? a disease which affects hundreds of children in the UK each year. Societi is an influencing and policy shaping organisation which works to drive change in awareness across the UK, about Kawasaki Disease.We want to enable urgently needed research and pursue changing policy and clinical practice for Kawasaki Disease across the UK.
Animal Concern Cumbria
Charitable activities, Health, HousingWe are an animal rescue and rehoming charity, operating within and around Cumbria. We aim to help neglected or unwanted animals, and to arrange for the provision of good homes for them. It is our policy never to put down an animal except where legally required or on the advice of a veterinary surgeon.
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.