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.
Institute For Employment Studies
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationThe Institute's mission is to help bring about sustainable improvements in employment policy and HR management for the benefit of all. The Institute works with government departments, agencies, professional and employee bodies, and employers, and disseminates and shares knowledge widely; its expertise is available to all through research, consultancy, publications and the Internet.
Southall Black Sisters
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareSouthall Black Sisters provides a holistic specialist support service in relation to all forms of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and honour-based abuse including forced marriage, FGM and other harmful practices. We combine crisis intervention work with long-term advocacy, policy and campaigning work that stems directly from our front-line experience.
The Swanage Railway Trust
Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchThe Trust's principal objectives are:1) To preserve and restore for the public benefit items of historical, architectural, engineering or scientific value in connection with railways; and2) To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway transportation.
Children North East
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe difference that Children North East sets out to make is for all north east children and young people to grow up healthy and happy. Our mission and aim is to promote the rights of children and young people. We achieve this through strengthening and empowering children, young people and families and influencing social policy.
The Onside Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION ARE CURRENTLY FOCUSED ON RAISING FUNDS AND AWARDING GRANTS TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE OF THE ART YOUTH FACILITIES ACROSS THE UK AND OTHERWISE SUPPORTING THE WORK OF ONSIDE YOUTH ZONES (CHARITY NUMBER 1125893) AND INDIVIDUAL YOUTH ZONE PROJECTS IN THE ONSIDE NETWORK.
War On Want
Charitable activities, Social welfare, SocietyWar on Want fights poverty in developing countries in partnership and solidarity with people affected by globalisation. We campaign for human rights and against the root causes of global poverty, inequality and injustice.
The London Mathematical Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe Society's main activities include publishing journals and books, providing grants to support mathematics and organising scientific meetings and lectures. The Society is also involved in policy and strategic work to support mathematics and research. This work includes engaging with government on mathematics policy, participating in international initiatives and promoting the discipline.
The Resolution Foundation
Charitable activitiesThe Resolution Foundation is an independent research and policy organisation. Our public benefit goal is to improve outcomes for people on low and modest incomes. We do this by undertaking original research and economic analysis to understand the challenges they face. We then develop practical and effective policy proposals and engage with policy makers and key stakeholders to bring about change.
Lincolnshire Integrated Voluntary Emergency Service
Charitable activities, HealthProvide immediate medical care to any person injured in a accident or involved in any medical emergency in the area of Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire or any area reasonably close to. Advance the principles of Pre-Hospital Emergency Care on a national basis;providing advice and guidance in all aspects of such care;including delivery of training and provision of approved emergency equipment.
The Camelia Botnar Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareThe Camelia Botnar Foundation was created to support young adults aged between 16 and 24 who are disadvantaged or in problematic situations. The foundation provides residential training and work experience at its base near Horsham in West Sussex. The Foundation also provides grants for disadvantaged children who need to attend boarding schools.
Beat (formerly Eating Disorders Association)
Charitable activities, HealthBeat exists to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. We:Support people affected by anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or other eating disorders through helplines, online support and information. Campaign for change to government policy and health service practice to improve the care for and understanding of eating disorders.Educate professionals and the public.
One Against Poverty (uk)
Charitable activities, Social welfareONE Against Poverty (UK) is a campaigning charity that seeks to raise global awareness and understanding of the causes of poverty and disease of rights based access to sustainable development bu promoting poverty-fighting priorities amongst the public and world leaders.
The National Institute Of Economic And Social Research
Charitable activitiesThe charity is an independent economic and social research institute which carries out high quality academic research of relevance to business and policy makers.
Westcountry Rivers Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageFarm visits and educate farmers to adopt sustainable practices; conferences and work with institutions to educate the public about resource protection issues; catchment restoration to restore rivers and improve land management; research based on habitat protection and species conservation including fish stocks and migration; liaise with policy makers to benefit the public through conservation.
Goleudy Housing And Support Limited
Charitable activities, HousingThe charity works with persons who by reason of mental or physical health face exclusion. Activities carried out include the provision of housing and support, the provision of advice, advocacy and development opportunities for individuals and the commitment to learn from individuals' experiences and voice these to inform social action and social change.
International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness
Charitable activities, Health1 Advocacy to influence government policy, health systems and resourcing decisions at global, regional and national levels 2 Promotion of knowledge and learning so Members are more able to contribute to eye health3 Generate resources sufficient to enable Members to deliver the strategy4 Global initiatives that bring value and enhance collaboration to achieve universal eye health coverage
The Nuffield Trust For Research And Policy Studies In Health Services
Charitable activitiesThe objects of The Nuffield Trust for Research & Policy Studies in Health Services are to promote, carry out or advance any charitable objects, and in particular the prevention or relief of sickness and the advancement of the health of the people of the United Kingdom, specifically through the promotion of improvements in the quality of healthcare and health policy.
Lancashire Women
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, HeritageLancashire Women's Centres offer support in a non-judgemental, confidential and safe environment. Services include complex casework, mental health interventions, money, benefit and debt advice, training, mentoring and volunteering opportunities. We are open to all women but have specific focus on those with mental health needs and those with an offending history. We have 5 bases in Lancashire.
Pate's Grammar School Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe objects of the Charity are for the public benefit, to advance education by: the provision of land and buildings and funding to Pate's Grammar School; operating The Richard Pate School; and promoting the education of current or ex-pupils of both schools (e.g.scholarships, bursaries, grants). Remainng funds may be applied to relieving poverty by grants to Pate House Charity (almshouse charity).
Moor Park Charitable Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationEducation and training for children and young people by providing buildings and facilities, providing services, making grants to individuals and by acting as an umbrella body.
The Jane Hodge Foundation
Charitable activitiesWe award grants to UK registered or exempt charities for the purpose of furthering objectives in the UK or overseas, but with particular emphasis in Wales, working in the areas of welfare, education, medicine and religion. Further information and guidance on how to apply for a grant can be found on our web site at HodgeFoundation.org.uk.
The Rufford Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentMAKING GRANTS TO CONSERVATIONISTS AND ORGANISATIONS, PREDOMINANTLY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD
Humane World For Animals United Kingdom
Charitable activitiesAnimal welfare services. Grants to animal welfare charities. Research and education into animal welfare.
Hospices Of Hope Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthHospices of Hope works through its partner organisations in Romania and the surrounding countries to relieve the suffering of terminally ill adults and children by increasing access to palliative care. The charity encourages the hospice movement through education, innovation, advocacy. The charity doesn't work directly with its vulnerable beneficiaries, the model is to support local organizations.
The Westminster Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe charity is a grant making foundation that seeks to provide opportunities for young people (0 to 25) and their families, living in Westminster, Chester and rural areas, to raise their aspirations and improve their prospects throughout life. Further details are provided on our website.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 14,985 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?
Lloyd's Register Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£691.7m). 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 £17.8bn 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 85.8%. 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 £1.1m. 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.