Charitable activities Charities
Discover 5,768 Charitable activities charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Aston Village Society
Charitable activitiesMakes grants to organisationsActs as umbrella or resource body
The Cry-Sis Helpline
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesA national telephone helpline offering much needed support, advice and reassurance to parents and carers experiencing the stress, worry and exhaustion of coping with crying and sleepless baby.
Mary Bridgeman Non-Ecclesiastical Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Trustees shall apply the income of the Non-Ecclesiastical Charity in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the area of benefit who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship and distress of such persons.
The Denton Parish Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Trustees shall apply the yearly income of the Charity in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the Parish of Denton who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress of such persons.
Staines Parochial Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareProvision of grants or payments to persons in Staines who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
Grove's Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationProvides grants to individuals aged 25 years or under for educational purposes - promoting opportunities not provided by local schools and assisting with costs associated with school and college courses. Grants restricted to residents of Netherhampton ecclesiastical parish.
The Bishopsdown Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, LeisureMaking grants relating to:1. Music including practice and promotion of musical works, or support for performers or performances OR2. Provision of sporting facilities or musical facilities covering equipment, training or engagement for those who are disabled or seriously ill.(Provisos apply: contact for details)Grants range : £300 to £1500 average £700.
Cliburn School Endowment Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationGrants to children living in the parish of Cliburn attending secondary school and further education establishments up to the age of 25
A T Jay Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionThe scheme provides that the clear income of the Charity is to be used to make grants to Free Church Ministers, being ministers who require or desire a temporary rest from active work or for the enhancement of their ministry.
John Morris
Charitable activities, EducationProvide Grants to aid students from the Caernarfon and Llanrug parish with their higher education costs.
St Agnes Discretionary Trust
Charitable activities, Religionsupport and further the Catholic tradition within the Church of England generally where such tradition is maintained; special reference to St Agnes Kennington Park though trustees have discretion to make grants to other churches or activities based at churches where such a tradition remains.
Educational Foundation Of James Morris
Charitable activitiesMakes Educational Grants to residents of SANDGATE
Sir John Jackson Will Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity was established as a grant making trust by the Will of Sir John Jackson who died on 14 December 1919. The Trustees are to apply the income of the fund for such charitable purposes as they may in their absolute and uncontrolled discretion think fit.
Friends Of Suffolk Archives
Associations, Charitable activitiesTHE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTION, SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE SUFFOLK RECORD OFFICE THROUGH THE ACTIVITY OF A GROUP OF FRIENDS
Haddenham Educational Charity
Charitable activities, EducationMakes grants to Haddenham residents going on to further education - college/university and to Haddenham schools for education needs.
C J Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, EducationAssists other charities, voluntary bodies, the general public and mankind and makes grants to organisations (including schools, charities etc)
Irthington Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareOffers all kinds of opportunities to women, friendship, skills, campaigning, community service
South Molton Municipal Charities
Charitable activitiesCharity gives grants to individuals and organisations within the South Molton area.
Cumnor Public Purposes Charity
Charitable activitiesAwards grants to limited local organisations.
The Helen Wade Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity carries on no other activities than making grants to individuals or organisations within the area of benefit.
Cardiff Jewish Helpline
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareTo assist the Jewish poor of Cardiff and district
Miss Ada Oliver
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareUses investment income to make grants to individuals and organisations falling within the charity's objects - relief of poverty or distress amongst men or women in reduced or destitute circumstances who suffer from rheumatism or cancer.
Friends Of Downsview School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareThe Friends Of Downsview raise money for equipment, to subsidise theatre visits and other trips, as well as run social events for the children, families, local residents and other stake holders. Amongst these events are The Annual Christmas shop, Christmas parties and a Summer Fete.
Morpeth Dispensary
Charitable activities, Social welfareAssistance to poor, sick in Morpeth and surrounding area. Requests are received from third parties - usually Social Services, Citizens Advice Bureau, etc - and donations are paid to that third party for the benefit of the recipient. Requests during the last financial year were for such items as washing machines, cookers, decorating, furnishing, clothing etc.
Middleton Cheney United Charities
Charitable activitiesConsiders and gives grants to local people/organisations.
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.