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.
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City Of London Sinfonia Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe principal object of the charity is:to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in all aspects of the arts including music, drama, mime and dance; to contribute to the development of public appreciation of art through the presentation of public performances;to further the social and cultural welfare of communities of various London boroughs and UK communities.
The Creswell Heritage Trust
Charitable activities, HeritagePromoting for the benefit of the public, the conservation and preservation of the geology, archaeology, ecology and landscape in the Creswell Crags Heritage Area and the surroundings; of taking steps to secure the removal of inappropriate development from the Creswell gorge and at other sites the Trust is seeking to enhance and preserve; to advancing public education and promote research.
Sane
Charitable activities, HealthRaising awareness and campaigning to combat stigma surrounding mental illness and to improve mental health servicesProviding emotional support and specialist services through its helpline SANEline open 365 evenings a year, Email service, Textcare and Online ForumPromoting and hosting research into the causes of mental illness and effectiveness of treatments and therapies
The Egypt Exploration Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageAdvances the education of the public with reference to Ancient and Medieval Egypt and countries in the same region, and promotes art, culture and heritage by raising knowledge, awareness and understanding of the language, history, arts, culture, religion and all other matters relating to Ancient and Medieval Egypt and countries in the same region.
Consonant LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationLegal advice provision, community education, empowerment, media and policy work, nursery, employment and training services, health promotion, volunteering, IT and ESOL classes
The Green House Bristol
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareThe Green House enables access to specialistcounselling, psychotherapy and other psychological treatments. We encourage personalresilience and wellbeing following the experience ofsexual assault or abuse. We achieve our mission by delivering innovative andproven interventions, advocating locally and nationally,undertaking, research and informing policy.
Gwent Ballet Theatre Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo provide, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts and sciences, in particular the art of dance by the presentation of public performances, workshops and other similar activities.
The Institute For Jewish Policy Research
Charitable activities, ReligionThe 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.
Respond
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesWe aim to make a real difference to people with learning disabilities by providing effective and flexible support to help them to improve their lives. Respond work with children, young people and adults with learning disabilities who have experienced abuse or trauma, as well as those who have abused others through psychotherapy, advocacy, campaigning and other support.
The Social Market Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesHolding 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.
National AIDS Trust
Charitable activities, HealthTo 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.
Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield And Mansfield
Charitable activities, Environment, LeisureTo promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment anywhere in our operational area; To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation within the objective of improving the conditions of life for those living and working in our operational area; to advance public education in environmental matters.
British Ballet Organization Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe object for which the charity is established is to advance the education of the public and its members in the art of ballet and associated dance forms.
The Rio Centre (dalston) Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe 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.
Colchester Arts Centre
Charitable activitiesColchester 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.
Design West
Charitable activitiesDesign 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.
Darul Uloom Leicester Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionTHE CHARITY PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR 11 YEAR OLDS AND OVER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM. IT ALSO PROVIDES FURTHER ISLAMIC EDUCATION.THE CHARITY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF BOARDING AND/OR DAY SCHOOLING FOR CHILDREN, ALSO IT IS OUR POLICY TO ATTAIN THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC LEVELS AS WELL AS PROVIDING EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS.
The Fellowship Of Postgraduate Medicine
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe 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.
The Association For Science Education
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchImproving 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.
Profound And Multiple Impairment Service
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesPAMIS 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.
National Association For Voluntary And Community Action
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesExert 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.
The York Glaziers' Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageConservation, 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.
Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service
Charitable activities, Social welfareTo 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.
Casp
Charitable activitiesThe 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.
Positively UK
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthPositively 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..
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.