Charitable activities Charities
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Friends Of Thornhill Junior And Infants School - Pta
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, EducationGive grants to Thornhill J & I School
The Clifford Charity Oxford
Charitable activitiesThe charity makes grants to other charities.
Ethiopian Welfare Action Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareThe Ethiopian welfare is a community organisation based in Camden which has worked with refugees since 1993 in a variety of ways. The charity is established to relief hardship, address causes of poverity and advance the education of the public, especially of those in disadvantaged, by providing information advice guidance and support, providing basic skills and learning opportunities.
Counsel And Care For The Elderly
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesCOUNSEL AND CARE IS A NATIONAL CHARITY WORKING WITH OLDER PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS TO GET THE BEST CARE AND SUPPORT. AS PART OF INDEPENDENT AGE WE PROVIDE PERSONALISED, IN-DEPTH ADVICE AND INFORMATION, WHICH INFORMS OUR RESEARCH AND CAMPAIGNING
The Willoughby Charity
Charitable activities, ReligionGrants to village church. Relief-in-need to village residents in accordance with trust deed.
Manchester Girls' Institute Trust Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesMakes grants to organisations in Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire
Ross Charity Trustees, Relief In Need
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesRoss Relief-in-Need charity provides small grants to applicants from the town who have debts or require household equipment etc. they cannot afford. Grants are also made towards the cost of child care.
Alderman Newton's Educational Foundation-Earl Shilton
Charitable activitiesEDUCATION/TRAININGCHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLEMAKING GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS/ORGANISATIONS
The Kempston Charities
Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareThe Kempston Charities distributes grants to residents, schools and organisations within Kempston in particular for those with social needs i;e; for the poor and needy. The Trustees meet three times a year and letters of grant application should be sent to the Clerk.
The Educational Foundation Of Cater And Others
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationThe Educational Foundation of Cater and Others makes grants to residents, schools and organisations within the urban and rural areas of Kempston for educational needs. The Trustees meet three times a year and applicants are asked to forward an application by letter to the Clerk.
Willenhall Christian Fellowship
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe charity provides religious instruction and supports individuals experiencing hardship known to the charity. The charity also supports Christian endeavours in Guyana, and provides grants to other charities in its area of operation for the alleviation of hardship.
Tower Hamlets Roman Catholic Scholarship Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionProvide grants for education of children
Frome And District Mencap Society
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareProvides social activities for adults with learning disabilities. Gives grants to individuals and groups providing services for people with learning disabilities. Provides advice, advocacy and information to people with learning disabilities.
Elizabeth Hutchinson's Charity
Charitable activities, EducationThe charity makes grants to assist student, residents within Northill Parish between the ages of 16-25 who are in further education.
Glemsford Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesWe are part of the National Federation of Women's Institutes and play a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.
Charity Of Lady Capel
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionWe provide funds to five nominated Church of England state schools in accordance with the provisions of the will of Lady Capel.
Wendover Friends Of Guiding
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesMaintenance and support of Girlguiding in Wendover with specific responsibility for the upkeep of the premises in Manor Crescent, Wendover. Also giving grants to leaders/girls/units for guiding acitivities.
Northamptonshire Choral Foundation Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe charity was formed to advance the education of choristers, to hold concerts, to advance, promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and enjoyment in the appreciation of the art and science of music.
The St. Andrew's Nether Wallop Church Building Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe Trust raises funds to provide grants to St Andrew's Parochial Church Council for the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the church of St Andrew's, Nether Wallop, Hampshire.
Sheldon Memorial Trust
Charitable activities, Education, HeritageThe charity promotes education in history and the arts relating to the City of York. It makes grants or loans to secure the publication of information relating to York's history and promotes public lectures. It holds an essay competition and offers a university history prize. It also offers a schools' project.
The Corsham Lodge Charity Account
Associations, Charitable activities, Social welfareRECEIVES DONATIONS FROM MEMBERS AND VISITORS TO THE MASONIC LODGE. MAKES DONATIONS TO LOCAL ORGANISATIONS AND CHARITIES, ALSO TO 'PROVINCIAL' AND 'GRAND' LODGE CHARITABLE FUNDS, TO HELP PROVIDE SUMS TO NATIONAL LODGE DONATIONS.
British Society For Matrix Biology
Charitable activities, ResearchThe objectives of the Society are: * To advance the science of the extracellular matrix and related subjects. * To promote public education therein. * To promote academic study and research on the extracellular matrix and related areas and to publish the results of such study and research
The Grimwade Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesGrants to organisations in Suffolk
Rascal's Play Resource Centre
Charitable activitiesSUppliers of clean safe and reusable waste materials for use in Art and Craft activities. Also a small range of new products to make us a 'one stop shop' for craft activities.
The Order Of St. Joachim Charitable Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfareTo make grants to appropriate charities for the relief of those who are in need, hardship or distress, and to make grants for community development, the preservation of historic buildings and their collections of art and antiquities, the security of the United Kingdom, the welfare of serving or former members of HM Armed Forces, the promotion of the work of the Cadet Forces and emergency services.
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.