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.
The Hartwell Educational Foundation
Charitable activitiesTo give grants to Students who live within the civil Parish of Stanhope.
Nicholas Almond
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareIn 1643 Nicholas Almond left land known as Poors Moor to the people of Cuddington, income from which was given as financial and practical help to poor people in Cuddington. The role of the Charity has now changed somewhat, and the income derived from selling the grazing of Poors Moor is now used for grants to young people of Cuddington who may need help with their further education.
The Staplegrove Relief In Need Charity
Charitable activitiesGrant making trust to benefit those in need in the area of benefit
Lord Shelburne's Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity uses income earned to make grants to both individuals and organisations.
The Higher Education In Art And Design Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe HEAD Trust is a registered charity and is dedicated to the advancement of public education through the appreciation of art, craft and design. In 2014-15 a grant of ?5000 was given to the Sorrell Foundation to support the production of a video 'CreativeJourney' that provides art, design and media careers information for young people.
Collett Trust Fund
Charitable activitiesMeets twice a year to consider and make grants.
Puddletown Charity
Charitable activities, Education, Health, Social welfareSmall grants to people who live or attend school in Puddletown, for those in need. Examples of grants made include domestic appliance repair/replacement, travel to hospital, educational purposes, urgent car repairs
The Robert Stephenson Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage1. To promote, improve and advance public education and knowledge of the development of railways associated with Robert Stephenson, his Companies, Partnerships, and other interests in the City of Newcastle upon Tyne.2. To preserve for Newcastle upon Tyne and the nation, historical and architectural buildings and associated artefacts concerned with the development of railways.
Mill Hill School University Entrance Scholarships Trust
Charitable activities, Educationmakes grants to individuals
Mary Freke
Charitable activitiesGives grants to individuals resident in the parish of Hinton St Mary
Llanynys Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesEducational Grants to young people 25 years old or less, residing in the Ancient Parish of Llanynys.
John Whalley
Charitable activitiesThis Charity makes grants to individuals who reside in the Parish of Stony Stratford, Cosgrove and Old Stratford between the ages of 16 and 25
Axminster United Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareGeneral charitable purposes for relief of poverty for children, young people, the elderly and those with disabilities by making grants to individuals and organisations.
Poor's Land
Charitable activities, Social welfareRelief of poverty by making E.R.S. grants to individuals in the parish of Laughton.
The Guild Of Friends Of The New Epsom & Ewell Community Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthTo provide funds - by subscription and donation - to be used for equipment or otherwise for benefit of patients and staff.
Samborne's Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationGrants to ex-pupils of Hatherden School
C And F Trust
Charitable activities, EducationGrants to assist in the further education of pupils from Haygrove School
Saint Allen Parish (j H Lanyon) Fund
Charitable activitiesMAKES GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS
William Roundel And Others
Charitable activities, ReligionProvides grants to organisations and individuals within the Parish of Knaresborough
Werrington Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationMakes small grants to children and young people for education and training purposes, and also to local schools. Operates in the Werrington and Paston areas of Peterborough.
The Trevaunance Lodge Benevolent Fund
Charitable activities, Social welfareCan make grants to individuals or organisations, for charitable purposes, predominantly of a regional or local nature.
Beckett's And Ibbotson's Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesProviding grants to local individuals and organisations ,to aid charitable work,help the elderly and sick,benefit childrens' activities and learning
Elizabeth Warne
Charitable activities, Social welfareMakes grants to individuals in Oldland, Bitton and Hanham for the relief of poverty
Southport Scientific Society
Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance public education by the promotion of the study of all branches of science.
St Mary Magdalen Oxford Ecclesiastical Charities
Charitable activities, ReligionMakes grants to St Mary Magdalen Parish Church Oxford in support of the fabric and other purposes
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.