Charitable activities Charities
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Kings Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesGrants to young people to assist in their education or trade
Captain Pierce Johns Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe trust makes grants to baptist churches named in the trust deed for the support of the ministers and poor of the congregations. The grants are funded solely from income generated by the trust's 1698 endowment.
Slindon Relief In Need Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareGives practical and financial assistance to 'those in need hardship or distress' in the parish of Slindon or closely associated with it. Its main function is to make grants to needy persons, normally in time for Christmas, but occasionally at other times for specific purposes.
Masonic Benevolent Fund For West Essex Hospices
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareProvide funds to assist hospices and the families of those affected by life-limiting illness
Chippenham Rotary And Inner Wheel Trust Limited
Associations, Charitable activitiesTo own and manage the Rotary Hall in Chippenham, and to make grants to local , national and international good causes from the surpluses of running the Hall.
Herds And Bulls Grass (otherwise Storers Of Eastrea)
Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareThe financial relief of persons resident in Eastrea in conditions of need, hardship or distress, by maiing grants of money, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress of such persons.We provide grants for students, for the provision of facilities of benefit to Eastrea residents in need, and finance for those villagers facing hardship.
The Ruza And Sidney Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfareRelief of poverty, grants to organisations
Baildon Mechanic's Institute Fund
Charitable activitiesMakes grants to individuals who live in the Baildon areaMakes grants to organisations for the benefit of Baildon residents
Carterton Educational Trust
Charitable activities, LeisureThe Trust awards small grants to anyone who lives, works or was educated in the town of Carterton in West Oxfordshire, for any educational or sporting pursuits.
St Raphael Club (for Handicapped Persons) King's Lynn
Charitable activitiesJumble sales for club funds, Bingo's for club funds. Small raffles for club funds for club members only. Street & shop collections for club funds. Weekly lottery for club members only.
The Scaldwell Charity
Charitable activitiesProviding grants to indivduals and organisations in Scaldwell Northamptonshire for educational purposes
Harmondsworth Charities Church Estate Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionMakes grants to organisations, via religious activites
The Bloor Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesGeneral charitable purposes (101).Children/young people (201).Elderly/old people (202).People with disabilities (203).Makes grants to individuals (301).
The Mechanics Centre Museum Of Labour And Trades Union History Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchThe Charities objects are to advance the education of the public including advancing its knowledge of the origins,growth and development of the Labour and Trades Union movements and promoting an understanding of the contribution made by the Manchester Mechanics Insitute to the education of young people in the application of science to mechanical and manufacturing.
Beaumont And Jessop Relief In Need Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe relief of persons 65 years of age or over resident in Honley who are suffering from sickness, hardship or distress - by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce their need, hardship or distress. An amendment to the age limit rule in 2008 authorises the Trustees to waive the age requirement in exceptional circumstances.
Ruislip Combined Charity
Charitable activities, FacilitiesMakes grants to individuals and organisations within the area of Ruislip and Northwood.
Elsie Dorothy Knight Memorial Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionTo provide grants in respect of capital projects undertaken at St. Margaret's Church Rochester.
The Royal George Chapter Benevolent Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareAlthough we are a Masonic organisation, the bulk of our donations, of over 95% are made to local charities. This year donations of £500.00 have been made to each of the following: The Hamlet Charity; Thornage Hall Independent Living; Norfolk Family Carers; Together for Mental Wellbeing; The Smile Shop CIC and £1000.00 to Fresh Start - New Beginnings.
Emery And Owen Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareProvides relief to Parishoners within the civil Parish of Crowmarsh by grants to relieve hardship or by providing grant to aid a support group to the Parish. Also provides allottment space for the parish.
The Golland Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesPromotion of education of the public in the study, knowledge and appreciation the art of music and particularly the music of John Golland
Winchester And District Scope
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthProvide information, advice and support for people with cerebral palsy, their families and carers. Provide financial support through grants to individuals and families,
Barton Turf Charity For Relief In Need
Charitable activitiesMake grants to those in financial need.
Poor Saints' Fund
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareThe fund receives subscriptions from private individuals and occasionally church collections. The trustees distribute grants to those who came to their notice who they believe fulfill the criteria given in the original trust deed (needy christians).
The League Of Friends Of Teignmouth Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe League, by means of voluntary service and fundraising, exists to provide funds and/or resources to supplement Teignmouth Hospital, its services in the community and such other hospitals and other health related organisations and their services as benefit the wider local community.
Lord Maynard's Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage, ReligionPayment of grants to residents of Thaxted who are either families with three or more children under the age of 16 on the qualifying date, couples who were married in Thaxted Parish Church within the previous twelve months of the qualifying date, apprentices or students undertaking further education. Grants may also be made to Thaxted Parish Church for restoration of the church.
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.