Charitable activities Charities
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Age Concern Hampshire
Charitable activities, Health, Housingi) Awareness raising and campaigning; ii) Promoting Active retirement to support a positive and meaningful ageing journeyiii) Information services for local residentsiv) Care and Wellbeing Centres offering Day Servicesv) Footcare Clinicsvi) Hospital to Home (H2H) support service to improve health & wellbeing for patients whilst staying in hospital.
British Record Industry Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesFounded by the recorded music industry in 1989, The BRIT Trust works to promote diversity and inclusion in the UK by empowering people of all backgrounds through music and the creative arts. The BRIT Trust makes donations to support education and wellbeing activities that inspire people to realise their full potential and life chances, whatever their abilities, ethnicity, gender and sexuality.
The Sixteen
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe objects for which the Company is established are: To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts and in particular the arts of orchestral, choral and other music by the organisation and/or presentation of concerts and recitals of high educational and artistic merit.
Royal Engineers Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo provide financial and other assistance to serving and former members of the Corps, their spouses, widows, widowers and dependants who are in need through poverty. To make grants, within Association Guidelines, to the Army Benevolent Fund and to other charities that further the objectives of the Association.
Asylum Aid
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe provision of legal advice and representation to people seeking asylum in the UK, lobbying and campaigning with the aim of achieving a fairer asylum process in the UK and advancing public and understanding of the position of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.
The Sussex Beacon
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social careThe objects of the Sussex Beacon are to promote the prevention and control of the illness known as HIV/AIDS by public education and research and to relieve personal suffering from this illness and to support the families and friends of these persons. To this end the charity runs a ten bedroom in patient unit offering respite, convalescent and terminal care, and a day care service.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentRSPCA Suffolk Central runs a Re-Homing Centre (also a holding area for injured wildlife until transfer/release) and Veterinary Clinics, which provide heavily subsidised care for the animals of people on low incomes. We offer low-cost microchipping, advice, and help with neutering/operations, etc., for people on low incomes. We run 5 shops which play a big role in our fundraising.
The Bell Educational Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareCreating opportunity, changing lives and overcoming disadvantage through language education.We work with partners on innovation, research, training and practical interventions. By generating and applying evidence, we aim to change practice, policy and systems for children, adults and communities in the UK disadvantaged through language.
The Kirby Laing Foundation
Charitable activitiesThis is a grant-making trust offering financial support to other UK registered charities for a wide range of charitable purposes throughout the UK & overseas. Capital or project funding is favoured over revenue funding.
Camden Citizens Advice Bureaux Service Limited
Charitable activitiesThe principal charity activity is the provision of independent, confidential and free advice and information services to people who live, work and conduct business in the London Borough of Camden and the surrounding area.
Arnolfini Gallery CIO
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe education of the public through the promotion and presentation of contemporary art, through exhibition, performance, dance, film, literature, poetry and music supported by an extensive education programme.
Bipolar UK LTD
Charitable activities, HealthWe are the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by bipolar. We provide a range of services including information & advice, a network of support groups, eCommunity, workplace training & telephone & email peer support. We also work in partnership with research organisations and campaign for new developments to tackle key issues.
Spike Island Artspace Limited
Charitable activitiesThe primary objects for which the Association is established is to advance the arts for the public benefit through the promotion of Contemporary Art and the education of the public in the understanding and appreciation of Contemporary Art.
The Royal Signals Charity
Charitable activities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareTo provide grants for deserving welfare cases that are within the objects of the Charity.To fund the activities of the serving, reserves and retired members of Royal Corps of Signals, that attract no or only partial funding from the Ministry of Defence, in order to foster effectiveness, morale, teamwork, fitness, professional development, comradeship and esprit de corps.
The Queen's Institute Of Community Nursing
Charitable activities, Health, ProfessionsPROVIDES UNIQUE LEARNING RESOURCES, PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, STANDARDS FOR EDUCATION & PRACTICE & INNOVATION PROJECT SUPPORT EVENTS & THE AWARD OF QUEEN'S NURSE TITLE INSPIRE NURSES TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY CARECREATES UNIQUE EVIDENCE FOR POLICY INFLUENCING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT EXCELLENT CARE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIESASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY NURSES IN FINANCIAL/ PERSONAL DIFFICULTY
Charity Of Richard Cloudesley
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareThe Charity's area of benefit is the London Borough of Islington where, through programmes of pro-active grant-making, the Charity's aim is to help those who are sick and poor and to support twenty seven Church of England churches.
Charity Of John Marshall
Charitable activities, Heritage, Religiona) to support as Patrons the parish church of Christ Church, Southwark;b) to make grants for the support of parsonages to dioceses of the Church of England and the Church in Wales; c) to make restoration and repair grants to Anglican churches in the three counties of Kent, Surrey and Lincolnshire; andd) 4% of the net income is made available to Marshall's Educational Foundation
Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareGingerbread (National Council for One Parent Families) is the national charity working with single parent families to understand their challenges and ensure that their needs are met. We provide expert information and advice, membership and training opportunities. We campaign against poverty and stigma to promote fair and equal treatment and opportunity for single parent families.
Pembroke Castle Trust
Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, HeritageThe charitable trust owns and maintains a substantially restored medieval castle. This facility which is open to the public all year round includes a gift shop, heraldry centre and a cafe. Various daytime and evening events take place, particularly during the summer months. Regular guided tours are offered during the summer as well as pre-booked tours which are popular with school groups
Operational Research Society Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchCharitable aims are the advancement of knowledge, education and interest in OR, through its publications, conferences, training, accreditation scheme, awards, regional societies, and special interest groups. Its 'Science of Better' campaign is specifically designed to promote wider knowledge of OR and how it can be used in the public and private sectors alike.
Parham Park Limited
Charitable activities, FacilitiesThe principal objectives of the Charity are to open Parham to the public and maintain the historic Elizabethan House, its contents and surrounding parkland, woodlands and farmland amounting to approx 900 acres. Ancillary to the main activities of the Charity, other activities are undertaken e.g. catering room, house & garden shop, events and educational courses appropriate for this environment.
Family Matters
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareTo provide specialist therapeutic counselling, advocacy and casework support to survivors of sexual abuse, rape and exploitation in Kent and South East London. We help victims navigate the criminal justice system, access wider services and rebuild their lives.
Colchester Archaeological Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchThe objectives of the Trust are to advance the education of the public in the science of archaeology and to promote the appropriate preservation, recording, excavation and interpretation of archaeological sites and historic buildings in Colchester and the neighbouring districts.
The Royal Society Of Musicians Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Society, a charity for musicians run by musicians, provides grants and support to professional musicians and their families in need because of accident, illness or old age whether or not they are members. Founded in 1738 as the Fund for Decay'd Musicians, early members included Handel, Arne, Boyce and Sammartini. Today it maintains its tradition of responding swiftly to needs of colleagues.
The Artangel Trust
Charitable activitiesTo advance the education of the public in the arts by the production and promotion of ambitious and innovative contemporary art projects and events across a wide range of media.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 5,596 registered charitable activities charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 charitable activities charities?
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 charitable activities charities?
Across all 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 charitable activities charities?
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.