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Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Policy campaigning and advocacy

Discover 981 Charitable activities charities that specialise in policy campaigning and advocacy. Use the search below to filter within these results.

981
Charities
£8,642,648,264
Total Income
£1,508,579
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

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

The Social Market Foundation

Arts, Charitable activities

Holding events, conducting research and publication of books to promote public discussion on the performance of markets and the social framework in which they operate, with the aim to influence the development of policy to promote the effective operations of markets with due regard to social justice.

Latest Income: £1,130,653
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Army Flying Museum Limited

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure

THE OBJECT FOR WHICH THE CHARITY IS ESTABLISHED IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF A PUBLIC MUSEUM RECORDING AND EXHIBITING ALL ASPECTS OF FLYING IN THE BRITISH ARMY BOTH PRESENT AND PAST.

Latest Income: £1,128,797
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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National AIDS Trust

Charitable activities, Health

To promote public health through effective HIV prevention and early diagnosis of HIV infection; to promote the rights, dignity, health and wellbeing of people affected by HIV, or at risk of HIV infection, in the UK; to advance the education of the public in general in order to increase awareness and understanding of HIV and AIDS and eradicate HIV-related stigma, discrimination and inequality.

Latest Income: £1,115,422
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Fellowship Of Postgraduate Medicine

Arts, Charitable activities

The Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine publishes the international Postgraduate Medical Journal and the Health Policy and Technology journal and holds a range of seminars and conferences.

Latest Income: £1,082,552
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Rio Centre (dalston) Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

The charity runs the Rio Cinema - an independent cinema with a unique policy of community access and local involvement. The cinema presents a mix of main feature films, programmes for children and the elderly, rep shows, special events and festivals. The Rio also conducts a wide range of educational initiatives for children and young people.

Latest Income: £1,033,510
Areas of Operation: Hackney
Status: Registered
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Colchester Arts Centre

Charitable activities

Colchester Arts Centre aims to provide a diverse and eclectic performance programme of arts that respond to current practices in arts and meet specific needs of the community it serves. The artistic policy is to create a bias towards new work, innovation and experimentation. It also creates work to promote and inclusive and accessible programme.

Latest Income: £1,011,520
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Design West

Charitable activities

Design West inspire the public, politicians & professionals to design better, healthier places to live work & relax. Placemaking brings people together across sector & society to co-design & vision great places. We convene independent Design & Policy Review services. Our Public Programmes inform & involve people in our built environment. We develop diverse talent through Education & Skills work.

Latest Income: £997,818
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Association For Science Education

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Research

Improving science education for all young people, primarily but not exclusively across the UK. This is achieved by supporting science educators, including trainees, teachers, technicians, initial teacher educators and others in the sector through conferences, journals and resources, curriculum and professional development programmes and contributions to research and policy debates.

Latest Income: £915,286
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Profound And Multiple Impairment Service

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

PAMIS works with families caring for a child or an adult with profound and multiple learning disabilities by offering practical help and advice; a training workshop programme; individual support; the opportunity to influence policy and services at local and national levels; and a library and information service.

Latest Income: £903,131
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Institute For Jewish Policy Research

Charitable activities, Religion

The Institute for Jewish Policy Research engages in research projects, the publication of papers, reports and on-line newsletters, and the organisation of conferences, lectures and seminars.

Latest Income: £896,657
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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National Association For Voluntary And Community Action

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities

Exert influence on government policy through the voice of local voluntary and community organisations.Enable Local Infrastructure Organisations to have strong governance and management and to provide inclusive services that enable voluntary and community organisations to meet the needs of the communities they represent.

Latest Income: £889,697
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The York Glaziers' Trust

Charitable activities, Heritage

Conservation, restoration and protection of historic stained glass of all periods; creation of new windows. Active throughout the UK. Responsible for the care and protection of the stained glass of York Minster on behalf of the Chapter of York . Condition surveys and specialist reports including art historical research. In-house training and internship opportunities. Education of the public.

Latest Income: £882,503
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service

Charitable activities, Social welfare

To relieve the trauma and distress of people who have suffered sexual assault as well as those who support them and to advance the education of the public on the extent and the effects of rape.

Latest Income: £876,246
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Casp

Charitable activities

The advancement of public education by conducting research into the geology of regions throughout the world and the publication of the useful results of such research.

Latest Income: £854,003
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Positively UK

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health

Positively UK champions the rights of people living with HIV and related health conditions. We provide specialist and peer support, advocacy and information, campaign against discrimination, promote positive attitudes and equitable access to health, and strive to increase the involvement, voice and visibility of people living with HIV..

Latest Income: £849,901
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Vale Wildlife Hospital

Charitable activities, Environment, Health

To prevent cruelty and relieve the suffering and distress of wildlife needing care and attention.Advance the education of the public in the study of wildlife, wildlife first aid and rehabilitation, conservation and the prevention of cruelty to animals.

Latest Income: £848,276
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Bridlington Club For Young People

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfare

The club premises are situate in an officially recognised deprived ward in the town. It provides recreational sporting and social opportunities for young people in Bridlington and the surrounding area under an open access policy.

Latest Income: £823,160
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited

Charitable activities

THE ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB FOUNDATION FOR MOTORING IS A TRANSPORT POLICY AND RESEARCH ORGANISATION WHICH EXPLORES ISSUES RELATING TO ROADS AND THEIR USERS. THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHES INDEPENDENT AND AUTHORITATIVE RESEARCH WITH WHICH IT PROMOTES INFORMED DEBATE AND ADVOCATES POLICY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RESPONSIBLE MOTORIST. .

Latest Income: £772,412
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Turtle Key Arts Centre Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare

The advancement of public education in the dramatic and visual arts with the object of improving the conditions of life for those persons who have need of such provision by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances.

Latest Income: £737,953
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Association For The Study Of Animal Behaviour Limited

Arts, Charitable activities

Publication of an academic journal; research and travel grants; conferences; members newsletter; ethics; teaching animal behaviour; accreditation of animal behaviourists; media and policy; links with related European academic animal behavioural societies

Latest Income: £674,671
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Durham Scout County Council

Associations, Charitable activities

Our charity is a County Scout Council which operates in the County of Durham and the local authority areas of Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and Darlington. We are responsible for the governance, delivery and support of Scouting in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association and we operate and manage an adventurous activity centre outside of Durham.

Latest Income: £672,556
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hereford And Worcester Scout County

Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP SCOUTING IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION POLICY, ORGANISATION & RULES. THIS INCLUDES THE PROVISION OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS.TO PROVIDE CAMPING AND ACTIVITY FACILITIES AT KINVER, STAFFORDSHIRE.

Latest Income: £646,586
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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The Silk Heritage Trust

Charitable activities, Heritage

The objects of the Association are as stated in the Annual Report:(1) The advancement of the education of the public by the provision of museum and ancillary facilities(2) any other charitable purpose for the benefit of the public.

Latest Income: £635,300
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Birmingham Contemporary Music Group

Arts, Charitable activities

The Charity was established to advance the education of the public by promoting and developing the artistic taste, knowledge, understanding and appreciation of contemporary music.

Latest Income: £629,672
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Voluntary Action - Swindon

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support

Voluntary Action Swindon is the local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) in Swindon. As an infrastructure organisation, Voluntary Action Swindon offers capacity building support to voluntary and community organisations; it represents their interests and provides a voice for them in policy-making. All voluntary and community organisations in the Borough of Swindon are our target groups.

Latest Income: £616,850
Areas of Operation: Swindon
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 981 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 (£589.5m). 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 £8.6bn 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 100.0%. 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 £1.5m. 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.