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Discover 5,768 Charitable activities charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

5,768
Charities
£8,949,407,421
Total Income
£1,444,618
Avg Income
96.7%
Program Ratio

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, Leisure

THE 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.

Latest Income: £1,265,561
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Northampton Hope Centre

Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Hope 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

Latest Income: £1,254,550
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Development Through Challenge

Charitable activities, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,241,262
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Printing Charity

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing

We 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.

Latest Income: £1,239,618
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Pilgrim Trust

Charitable activities, Education

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,238,983
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Dina Perelman Trust Limited

Charitable activities

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,233,883
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited

Charitable activities, Heritage

To 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

Latest Income: £1,232,933
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Motionhouse

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities

Education 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

Latest Income: £1,231,767
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Anthony And Elizabeth Mellows Charitable Settlement

Arts, Charitable activities

Grant 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

Latest Income: £1,230,407
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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City Of London Sinfonia Limited

Arts, Charitable activities

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,228,221
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Creswell Heritage Trust

Charitable activities, Heritage

Promoting 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.

Latest Income: £1,220,043
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sane

Charitable activities, Health

Raising 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

Latest Income: £1,214,235
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Holborn Estate Charity (known As St Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity)

Charitable activities, Education, Housing

Provision of sheltered retirement housing, mandatory and discretionary grants to St. Clement Danes School and grants to organisations in Westminster for the relief of need.

Latest Income: £1,210,527
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Icaew Foundation

Arts, Charitable activities

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,210,526
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Egypt Exploration Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage

Advances 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.

Latest Income: £1,209,951
Areas of Operation: Egypt
Status: Registered
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Toldos Yaakov Yosef Institutions Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Religion, Social welfare

THE 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.

Latest Income: £1,201,352
Areas of Operation: United States
Status: Registered
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Hampton Fuel Allotment

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development

Hampton 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.

Latest Income: £1,199,219
Areas of Operation: Richmond Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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Acorn Venture Association

Animals, Charitable activities, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Housing, Social care

Wide 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.

Latest Income: £1,192,411
Areas of Operation: Knowsley
Status: Registered
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Christian Action And Resource Enterprise LTD

Charitable activities, Social welfare

Relieving poverty, hardship and distress in Grimsby, Cleethorpes and the surrounding area North East Lincolnshire

Latest Income: £1,191,040
Areas of Operation: North East Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Metropolitan And City Police Orphans Fund

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, Saving of lives

To providing grants to necessitous orphans of members of the Metropolitan and City Police Officers to further their educational and welfare needs.

Latest Income: £1,184,565
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Sobell Foundation

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,184,037
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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The Cornwall Heritage Trust Limited

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage

Acquisition 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.

Latest Income: £1,182,658
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Consonant LTD

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

Legal advice provision, community education, empowerment, media and policy work, nursery, employment and training services, health promotion, volunteering, IT and ESOL classes

Latest Income: £1,180,854
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Green House Bristol

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,178,306
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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The Balcombe Charitable Trust

Charitable activities

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,172,661
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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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.