Charitable activities Charities
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Finchley Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchFSO aims to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other means as the society, shall determine from time to time. The society aims to provide a high standard of orchestral and performance opportunities for amateur musicians from Finchley and surrounding areas.
Henry Smith's Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesDistribution of vouchers to elderly and disabled in need to assist them in payment of fuel bills and grants to organisations who assist these client groups.
The Military Order Of The Collar Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Foundation operates as a grant making organisation in the areas of poverty relief and education in less developed and developing nations mainly. Occasionally we assist UK based charities, primarily involved in the welfare and well being of children and in the emergency services sector.
Rotary Club Of Tavistock Charitable Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Health, Leisure, Saving of livesCollections in Tavistock at Christmas, at Goose Fair annually, most years a Golf tournament at Tavistock Golf Club in May.The Shelterbox Trust is supported, there is an annual dinner for senior citizens,supporting dementia campaign,organising "Youth Speaks" for local schools etc, help afforded when possible to local good causes and overseas disasters.
The Thirtle Harvey Memorial Home
Charitable activities, Health, HousingThe Thirtle Harvey Memorial Home holds investments and makes grants to other charities, in particular, Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind.
Anleydale Limited
Charitable activitiesMaking grants to other charities and institutions.
Brighton Ki Society
Charitable activitiesThe advancement of public education and the protection and preservation of good health of the public by the provision of education and training in Ki and Mind and Body Unification.
Mizpah Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe Trustees make distributions pro-actively and do not respond to enquiries/requests for funding.The purpose of the Trust is to provide grants to other charities/ voluntary bodies and individuals for general charitable purposes and operating in the following areas; the relief of poverty, overseas aid/ famine relief and the promotion of the Christian religion.
The Westward Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionDisburses grants to charities according to the interests of the trustees, particularly Quaker charities or projects in which members of the Religious Society of Friends and active attenders have a substantial involvement and responsibility. On rare occasions may offer small grants to individuals, perhaps for educational needs.
The Harold William Sanderson Art In Industry Fund
Charitable activitiesThe funds makes grants supporting individuals or organisations which promote the role of Art in Industry.
Mvm Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe MVM Charitable Trust operates as a grant-making charity providing financial support to other charities, voluntary bodies and invividuals for general charitable purposes.
Sussex County Association Of Change Ringers
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionPromoting the ringing of church bells to call people to worship. Providing grants for restoring, maintaining, improving or preserving church bells in Sussex for ringing in churches. Providing training and skill development grants to young people learning change ringing on tower or hand bells. Encouraging the recruitment and training of all ringers and advancing the art of change ringing.
King Edward Vi Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, HousingThe charity provides some of the land and buildings on which the King Edward V1 College operates.The charity has limited resources but will consider small grants to assist persons resident in the locality in pursuance of educational projects at home and overseas.
Sarah Rachael Titford's Charity
Charitable activitiesMaking grants to accepted beneficiaries
The John Routledge Hunter Memorial Fund
Charitable activitiesThe Trustee may relieve those eligible by making grants, paying for or providing goods or services or making grants to other persons or bodies who provide such goods, services or facilities.In exceptional circumstances the trustee may decide to assist someone (who must otherwise be qualified) who is resident outside the area of benefit or only temporory resident in the area of benefit.
The Jecta Trust
Charitable activitiesWe are a grant making charity.
Romney Marsh Wartime Collection
Charitable activities, HeritageThe advancement of public education by the provision of a museum.
Stone Parochial Charity
Charitable activitiesMakes grants to individuals and organisations.
Sir John Deane's College Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationManagement of the Endowment Fund to provide grants to individual students and to the College for equipment.
Friends Of The Federation Of Zionist Youth
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportThe charity raises funds to provide grants and interest free loans to members of the Federation of Zionist Youth participating in the movements year course programmes in Israel and educational activities in the UK. The trustees own the building that acts as headquarters for the Federation of Zionist Youth and provide these premises on a rent-free basis.
The Barnes Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, FacilitiesThe Charity manages Ashmeadow Woodlands in the village of Arnside. It comprises of mixed woodland, orchards, a walled garden and allotments. It is open to the public and has a number of footpaths with seats and interpretation boards. When finances permit the Charity offers grants to local groups, or individuals, for anything that will further the aims of the Charity.
The Macdougall Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe trust provides grants not normally exceeding ?300 to persons resident in Bournemouth and the County of Dorset who in the opinion of the trustees are in reduced and necessitous circumstances and the need is not provided for through state funding.
Long Lane Pta
Charitable activities, EducationMakes grants to Long Lane Primary School.
The London Rifles Volunteer Trusts
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportGrants to organisations linked to the charity, these organisations consist of military and ex military personnel with close links to "The Rifles". These grants are intended to improve the social wellbeing of organisation members.
Age Concern - Ruabon
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesLOCAL RETAIL CHARITY SHOP WHO'S PROCEEDS ARE GIVEN TO ELDERLY RESIDENTS OVER 65 IN THE VILLAGE OF RUABON (ANNUALLY).
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 5,768 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 (£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 charitable activities charities?
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 charitable activities charities?
Across all 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 charitable activities charities?
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.