Charitable activities Charities
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Worcestershire Historical Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe advancement of education of the public with regard to the historic diocese and county of Worcester, and in particular to publish and disseminate original material relating thereto. Activities include the publishing and distribution of historic texts, lectures, book launchs and the maintenance of a web site.
Various Municipal Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareMakes grants for the releif of poverty for elderly people in Totnes
The Ramfield Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, Social welfareProviding an outdoor pursuits and Study Centre for use predominantly by school age children from the Orpington/Bromley/Kent areas, but more widely as availability allows. We ensure that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have access to this facility through our charging policy. We are also working with groups local to the Centre who are providing support in the community.
Wednesfield Rotary Club Charitable Trust Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo support the relief of poverty and/or distress to local, national and international charitable organisations or individuals by financial contributions.
Town Farm
Charitable activitiesThe Charity makes grants for any public purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the area of the Parish of Walsham-le-Willows.
Elize Hele Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationProvision of grants to students for Higher or Further Education courses and who are resident within the boundaries of the City of Plymouth and parishes of Bere Ferrers, Brixton, Yealmpton and Sparkwell
Lions Club Of Billericay Charity Trust Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportRaise funds for charitable donations, make grants to individuals and organisations and provide support or charitable activities.
Simon's Charity
Charitable activitiesGrants to registered charities only. No grants to individuals.
The Old Breconian Association Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfareMaking grants in furtherance of education or relief of poverty
Harston And Newton County Primary School Parents Teachers And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe object of the PTFA is to advance the education of the children attending the school. In furtherance of this goal, the PTFA engages in fundraising events and other activities to support the development of the pupils, to provide funds for educational items and facilities, and to encourage extended relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school.
In Memoriam Of William Hancock Fund
Charitable activitiesGiving grants to other charities.
The League Of Friends Of The Brentwood District Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthWith the rebuild of the hospital, from the original 1930's building to a the new facility, the Friends now provides a small convenience shop for use by the public attending for all outpatient services; also for inpatients and relatives of the four wards, as well as the hospital staff, and respond to requests for medical and other equipment requested.
Towcester Relief In Need Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareRelieving either generally or individually persons resident in the area of the Parish of Towcester who are in conditions of need hardship or distress, by making grants of money or paying for items or services
Friends Of The Church In China
Associations, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareWe maintain links of friendship and understanding between Christians in Britain and Ireland and in the People's Republic of China, through exchange visits, study tours, conferences, educational materials and activities, a newsletter, and grants to charitable work in China.
Lechlade Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesLechlade Women's Institute is part of the Gloucestershire Federation of Women's Institutes. We provide women with educational opportunities, take part in a wide variety of activities and campaign on issues that matter to us and to our community
The Doctor Dorothy Jordan Lloyd Memorial Fund
Charitable activitiesThe Trust makes travel grants to people who work in the leather industry or who are studying leather related subjects.
John Dakyn's Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo provide annual educational grants to young people and youth organisations within the charitys' benefice.
Athletics For The Young
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisureprovide grants for young people engaged in the sport of Athletics
The Market Lavington Museum
Charitable activities, HeritageThe Museum continues to advance the education of the public by preserving and displaying artefacts and other chattels of local and historic interest and importance to Market Lavington and the surrounding area, and continues to develop and enlarge the same in an ongoing manner for the benefit of both the present and future generations.
Charity Of Philip Bendelowe
Charitable activities, Social welfareMakes grants to individuals and organisations in the Sutton Howgrave area for education, training and relief for the poor.
The Lansdowne Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity makes small grants to a variety of charities, in fields in which the trustees take a personal interest, and very occasional grants to unconnected individuals. The funds are fully committed and speculative applications for grants are not likely to be successful
Stoughton Village Hall Management Committee
Charitable activities, Education, FacilitiesThe charity has a long lease of the village hall which is centrally situated in the village of Stoughton. It is available for use by the entire community irrespective of religious beliefs; sexual orientation; and is available to people of all ages. Apart from the parish church there is no other meeting place in the village as there are no shops, school or public house.
The Japanese Women's Association In Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe committee organises lectures on the history of England and Japan, paintings and music of both countries, talks on current affairs, outings to visit historical buildings and churches. The Association keeps close touch with other women's associations. It is the trustees policy not to respond to unsolicited requests from individuals for assistance and only to make donations to registered charitie
Bedworth Relief Fund
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe purpose of the charity is to assist people in the old urban district of Bedworth. It is not able to make grants for assistance that falls within the responsibility of public bodies, although it may supplement services in certain cases. Grants are made of up to -ú200 to individuals in need. It makes donations to individuals, charities and worthy causes in the area.
Carnbrea Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfareTO RELIEVE POVERTY/FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OF (FORMER) EMPLOYEES OF SOLVAY SOLUTIONS UK LTD AND/OR MEMBERS OF THE RHODIA PENSION FUND EXCLUDING THE EXEC CATEGORY; AND (FORMER) EMPLOYEES OF ALBRIGHT & WILSON LTD OR THEIR DEPENDENTS BY PROVIDING: GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT. TO RELIEVE POVERTY/FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BY MAKING GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES WORKING TO PREVENT/RELIEVE POVERTY
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.