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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Vale Wildlife Hospital
Charitable activities, Environment, HealthTo 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.
Hachzokas Torah Vechesed Charity
Charitable activitiesThe policy of Hachzokas Torah Vechessed Charity continues to be to derive its income from donations from various institutions and individuals and to make donations in accordance with the TrustÔÇÖs objects.
Bridlington Club For Young People
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareThe 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.
Stand Against Racism & Inequality
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, SocietyTo tackle racism and inequalities for people with protected characteristics.To promote equality of opportunity and to foster good relations.Public education on racism and inequalities.To support any person or a member of his/her family suffering inequalities because of one or more protected characteristic.
Royal Automobile Club Foundation For Motoring Limited
Charitable activitiesTHE 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. .
Turtle Key Arts Centre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareThe 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.
Age UK Waltham Forest
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesAge UK Waltham Forest aims to improve the quality of life for older adults in Waltham Forest by providing direct services, campaigning for the rights of older people and participating in partnership working with statutory authorities and non-governmental organisations.
Naturewatch Foundation
Charitable activitiesAims to end animal cruelty and advance animal welfare standards around the world. The charity is committed to improving the lives of animals by:Campaigning peacefully against animal abuse,Lobbying to improve animal protection legislation,Raising awareness through education,Supporting the World Animal Day movement to raise the status of animals.More info - www.naturewatch.org
Shape London
Arts, Charitable activities, Leisure- To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts generally and in particular by educational plays production and encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music- Provision for facilities for recreation to disabled or aged persons- To promote the relief of people with disability- Works throughout London and rest of UK
Consortium For Street Children
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareA leading international member-based network dedicated to advocating, promoting and campaigning for the rights of street-connected children. We are committed to creating a better and sustainable future for some of the most disadvantaged and stigmatised children by working together to inform and inspire research and action that influences policy and best practice worldwide.
Association For The Study Of Animal Behaviour Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesPublication 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
Durham Scout County Council
Associations, Charitable activitiesOur 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.
St Winefride's School Shrewsbury Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe schools ethos is to cater for as many children from as wide a social background as is possible. The relatively low fee structure reflects this. The school has no selective entry policy. The school supports some children who could not otherwise afford full fees. The school supports the local community by allowing groups eg church groups - use of the hall.
The Police Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Saving of livesImproving policing for the benefit of the public by: Undertaking credible quality applied research of direct relevance to policy and practice;Hosting events and independent enquiries into specific policing issues;Offering training and consultancy to help the police and others transfer evidence and knowledge into policy and practice; andDisseminating key issues through publications etc.
Millstream Animal Shelter
Animals, Charitable activities, HousingThe charity's objects are to relieve the suffering and distress of cats, dogs and other animals by the provision of food, shelter and veterinary care for unwanted, sick or ill-treated animals and wherever possible provide good homes for them. We aim also to prevent the unwanted breeding of animals and to advance public education in the needs and proper care of animals.
Hereford And Worcester Scout County
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTO 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.
The Silk Heritage Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe 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.
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Charity was established to advance the education of the public by promoting and developing the artistic taste, knowledge, understanding and appreciation of contemporary music.
Bill Brown's Charitable Settlement Of 1989
Charitable activitiesThe trustees operate a grant giving policy, providing funds for such charitable object or instituion as the trustees think fit.
Voluntary Action - Swindon
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportVoluntary 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.
Will Woodlands
Charitable activities, Environment, FacilitiesThe Charity's principal activity is the conservation, preservation and establishment of trees, plants and all forms of wildlife in the United Kingdom and to secure and enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment of those territories. The Charity has continued its policy of acquiring land and establishing woodlands.
Tourette Syndrome (uk) Association Trading As Tourettes Action
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationWe're the only UK-wide charity dedicated to supporting those with Tourette syndrome. We provide practical advice, resources, and advocacy; deliver training within education, employment, and healthcare; build peer networks through our groups and residential weekends; campaign to tackle stigma; lobby for better NHS services; and promote research to improve treatments and quality of life.
Homeopathy UK
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo ensure that homeopathy is available to all by fundraising and campaigning for: (1) public information and awareness, (2) access to homeopathic services, (3) professional education and training, (4) research
Theatre Porto
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe company is established to advance the performing arts and the visual arts for the benefit and education of the public and in particular young people.
Women's Engineering Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationPromotes education, training & practice of engineering among women. Increases public awareness of women in engineering. Forum for the exchange of opinions for women with interests in engineering. Sustains contacts with women engineers on career breaks & facilitates their return to paid employment. Ensures voice of women engineers is heard in Government & policy-making institutions.
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.