Charitable activities Charities
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Bruvvers Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationTo advance the education of the public by encouragement of the arts through the provision of theatrical and dramatic performance and in particular to promote the mental and moral development and improvement of young people through the provision of theatrical and dramatic performances in schools, youth clubs, church halls and other facilities used by young people.
Dr S S Short Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesMaking grants to churches, other similar organisations and individuals for the furtherance of the Christian faith.
Cambrensis Ministries (trust) CIO
Arts, Charitable activities, Housing, ReligionPromotes the Christian faith primarily through the development of the ministry of music.The Trust makes donations to the ministry of other Christian groups and individuals, both at home and abroad. Facilitates the music ministry of the various Cambrensis groups in arranging various Christian concerts and in the production of Christian music c.d.s
Sawbridgeworth Ecclesiastical Charity
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionMAKING GRANTS TO SAWBRIDGEWORTH AND HIGH WYCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILS TOWARDS THE COST OF INSURANCE, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHURCH AND CHURCHYARDS OF THOSE PARISHES FOR WHICH THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE.
The Arts Society Saffron Walden
Charitable activities, LeisurePromotes and advances the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation and study of the decorative and fine arts and the giving of and to the conservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public. Member society of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS)
Bishop Of Winchester's Uganda Church Fund
Charitable activities, ReligionEnable persons from the Diocese of Winchester to visit the Churches of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC for the advancement of religion or other charitable work of those. Assist persons from those Churches with travelling or other expenses to visit the Diocese of Winchester. Provide funds for such other charitable purposes as the Bishop of Winchester may decide.
The Coastal Forces Heritage Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe advancement of the education of the public in the history of Coastal Forces by the restoration, preservation and permanent display, for public benefit, of Coastal Forces craft, together with relevant artefacts, records and memorabilia relating to such craft.In furtherance of these activities the Charity supports Coastal Forces veterans and historic craft.
1st Scholes Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesProvide opportunities for young people to take part in scouting activities, in accordance with the policy, organisation and rules of the Scout Association.
John Kobal Foundation
Charitable activitiesProvides grants for photographic merit by way of submission.
Tavistock School Endowment Fund (known As Tavistock College Endowment Fund)
Charitable activities, EducationEducational Grants to pupils of Tavistock College
Worcestershire Cancer Aid Committee
Charitable activities, HealthProviding grants to cancer patients for special equipment or facilities, hospital visiting costs, additional domestic costs etc. Patients must be referred by medical professionals, hospice senior staff or social workers etc.
The Alderley Edge Institute Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity achieves its objects by making grants to organisations and individuals within the area of benefit.
Islamic Prayer Group & Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, ReligionThe principle activities of the charity include: weekend & monthend prayer meetings; Every second Friday night prayers; weekend classes for adults and children; observing Laylatul Qadr night of power prayer; monthly youth activities; yearly Eid festival prayers and celebrations, annual Graduation thanksgiving, family summer outings/trips/funfair and regular visit, advice and advocacy as necessary.
Aldershot Charities Fund
Charitable activities, Social welfareRelief of Poverty through grants to individuals and organisations
The Diocese Of Norwich Deceased Clergy Dependants' Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, Social welfareProvides bereavement grants,bi-annual grants and one-off grants to support dependants of deceased clergy who have been licensed in the diocese of Norwich.
The Stansmore Trust
Charitable activitiesIt makes grants to organisations which are usually charities themselves, but not always so.
The Friends Of St Catherine's Church Ludham
Associations, Charitable activities, ReligionTo provide funds in support of the upkeep for St Catherine's Parish Church, Ludham.
Nichols Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionMainly making grants to other charities involving health (eg LEPRA), religion (Church of England) or education (CAMFED) but also, sometimes, to individuals working in the same fields or in need of help themselves.
The Fenton Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesGrant making
The Rowland St Oswald 1984 Charitable Settlement
Charitable activities, LeisureProviding grants to charitable institutions for medical, welfare, recreational and religious purposes in and around the Wakefield and Appleby (North Lincolnshire) area.
Rotary Club Of Belper And Duffield Charitable Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareGrants to 1) Disabled & Elderly People's clubs 2) Disadvantaged/disabled Young People organisations 3) young persons undertaking missions/projects abroad 4) Promising Young People in sport.Youth Leadership Awards.Grants to Rotary Foundation UK & other Rotary Projects.Orphanage project in KenyaAwards to young persons for outstanding achievement.
Tintagel House (sheffield) LTD
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchDelivering:- an educational programme of events inspired by the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, known as Authroposophy - study groups , workshops, festivals, and conferences. A lending library and bookstall. Advice and information for individuals and initiatives. Granting of loans and donations to individuals and institutions working out of the same impulse.
The K Blundell Trust
Charitable activitiesThe Trust gives grants to published writers under 40 to assist with research and other costs.
The Rickfield Trust
Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareThe Rickfield Trust is a grant- making trust, operating principally in support of organisations dedicated to the relief of poverty and its consequences at home and abroad, with a particular interest in the support of Christian-run charities
Dcm Hollington Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, LeisureThe principal activity is the provision of grants to organisations providing education, training, sport and other activities for young people in the Camberwell area of South London.
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.