Charitable activities Charities
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Army Flying Museum Limited
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureTHE OBJECT FOR WHICH THE CHARITY IS ESTABLISHED IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF A PUBLIC MUSEUM RECORDING AND EXHIBITING ALL ASPECTS OF FLYING IN THE BRITISH ARMY BOTH PRESENT AND PAST.
Northampton Hope Centre
Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareHope is a progressive anti-poverty charity helping anyone affected by poverty and exclusion, through services, campaigning and advocacy.We alleviate the immediate and ongoing impact of poverty, through providing basic services like food, clothing and shelter, alongside work to help those experiencing homelessness, mental health and addictions to overcome these and make lasting life changes
Development Through Challenge
Charitable activities, LeisureThe CharityÔÇÖs objects are:(a)the provision of public recreational facilities in the interest of social welfare and improving conditions of life for the benefit of the public;(b)the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation and sport;(c)the advancement of education of the public with a non-exclusiive focus on training to promote safety and prevent loss of life.
The Printing Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingWe have been supporting people who work or have worked in printing, packaging and publishing since 1827. Our charitable aims include promoting independence, protecting dignity and furthering skills. We meet our aims through providing financial, emotional and practical support, including a free 24/7 helpline, and working with industry partners to champion the sector's emerging talent.
The Pilgrim Trust
Charitable activities, EducationThe Pilgrim Trust makes grants to other charities and public bodies in the fields of preservation and scholarship and social welfare. It works within the priorities that are set by the Trustees and funds specific programmes that are outlined on its website.
Dina Perelman Trust Limited
Charitable activitiesThe charity's principle activity throughout the year was the provision and distribution of donations and grants to charities. The charity aims to maximise it's grants and donations on an annual basis.
Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion by the preservation of railway locomotives and/or rolling stock and/or historic railway lines
Motionhouse
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, FacilitiesEducation of the public by productions and encouragement of the arts. During the year we have delivered touring dance performances within theatres and within public spaces, performances at street festivals, workshops with schools, professional development, adult community classes, holiday projects for children, rental of dance studio to local community group
The Anthony And Elizabeth Mellows Charitable Settlement
Arts, Charitable activitiesGrant making only, with grants made only to charitable organisations registered in the United Kingdom which focus on one or more of the performing arts (ballet/opera/music), cultural heritage, the advancement of health or the saving of lives
City Of London Sinfonia Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe principal object of the charity is:to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in all aspects of the arts including music, drama, mime and dance; to contribute to the development of public appreciation of art through the presentation of public performances;to further the social and cultural welfare of communities of various London boroughs and UK communities.
The Creswell Heritage Trust
Charitable activities, HeritagePromoting for the benefit of the public, the conservation and preservation of the geology, archaeology, ecology and landscape in the Creswell Crags Heritage Area and the surroundings; of taking steps to secure the removal of inappropriate development from the Creswell gorge and at other sites the Trust is seeking to enhance and preserve; to advancing public education and promote research.
Sane
Charitable activities, HealthRaising awareness and campaigning to combat stigma surrounding mental illness and to improve mental health servicesProviding emotional support and specialist services through its helpline SANEline open 365 evenings a year, Email service, Textcare and Online ForumPromoting and hosting research into the causes of mental illness and effectiveness of treatments and therapies
Holborn Estate Charity (known As St Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity)
Charitable activities, Education, HousingProvision of sheltered retirement housing, mandatory and discretionary grants to St. Clement Danes School and grants to organisations in Westminster for the relief of need.
Icaew Foundation
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Foundation and linked charities(except CACIP which acts as the charities' investment vehicle)provide donations for public benefit in areas of particular interest to the ICAEW,i.e.the advancement of education particularly in accounting and related subjects, provision of a library and information service, funds prizes awarded through ICAEW's exams and funds academic research projects and events.
The Egypt Exploration Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageAdvances the education of the public with reference to Ancient and Medieval Egypt and countries in the same region, and promotes art, culture and heritage by raising knowledge, awareness and understanding of the language, history, arts, culture, religion and all other matters relating to Ancient and Medieval Egypt and countries in the same region.
Toldos Yaakov Yosef Institutions Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Religion, Social welfareTHE CHARITY RUNS A DAY SCHOOL WITH THREE DEPARTMENTS FOR NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, THE CHARITY IS ALSO MAKES GRANTS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY.
Hampton Fuel Allotment
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentHampton Fuel Allotment Charity supports families and individuals on low income with a grant to help with the costs of gas and electricity; and supports organisations to provide services and activities for those in need through grantmaking.
Acorn Venture Association
Animals, Charitable activities, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Housing, Social careWide range on animals to stroke and feed, animal petting pavilion, shop-selling home produce free range meat,eggs,ice cream, Cafe, plant sales, woodland walk, play area, horse rides/RDA, birthday party room hire, day care service for people with special needs, special events throughout the year i.e halloween night, xmas grotto.
Christian Action And Resource Enterprise LTD
Charitable activities, Social welfareRelieving poverty, hardship and distress in Grimsby, Cleethorpes and the surrounding area North East Lincolnshire
The Metropolitan And City Police Orphans Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, Saving of livesTo providing grants to necessitous orphans of members of the Metropolitan and City Police Officers to further their educational and welfare needs.
The Sobell Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareThe Sobell Foundation is a grant-making trust. Funding is generally restricted to charities working in the following fields: medical care and treatment; care and education for physically and mentally disabled people; homelessness; and care and support for the elderly and children from disadvantaged backgrounds. In Israel only the Trustees support coexistence and immigrant absorption projects.
The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageAcquisition and maintenance of land and buildings of significance to Cornwall's Heritage and presentation of such sites to to the public. Provision of grants to support preservation of buildings artefacts and other items or contributions of significance to Cornwall's Heritage. Education of of the public and in particular education of young people about Cornwall's Heritage.
Consonant LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationLegal advice provision, community education, empowerment, media and policy work, nursery, employment and training services, health promotion, volunteering, IT and ESOL classes
The Green House Bristol
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareThe Green House enables access to specialistcounselling, psychotherapy and other psychological treatments. We encourage personalresilience and wellbeing following the experience ofsexual assault or abuse. We achieve our mission by delivering innovative andproven interventions, advocating locally and nationally,undertaking, research and informing policy.
The Balcombe Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe Trust makes grants only to registered charitable organisations or organisations with charitable objects that are exempt from the requirement for charitable registration. No grants are made to individuals. The Trust generally supports projects in the fields of education, the environment and health and welfare.
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.