Charitable activities Charities
Discover 14,985 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.
Givewell UK
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesWe promote charities that save and improve lives the most per dollar as identified by the U.S. organisation GiveWell. We raise funds on their behalf and make grants to further their life improving and life saving programs.
New Israel Fund
Charitable activities, SocietyNEW ISRAEL FUND IS THE LEADING ORGANISATION STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY AND EQUALITY IN ISRAEL. NIF HELPS DEVELOP ISRAEL'S CIVIL SOCIETY ON ISSUES INCLUDING SHARED SOCIETY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, MINORITY RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH GRANT-MAKING, ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING, AND DELIVERING PROJECTS. IN THE UK WE RUN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THESE ISSUES.
Rambert School Of Ballet And Contemporary Dance
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationTo advance the education of the public in the arts of ballet and contemporary dance, to promote further and higher education in, and knowledge, understanding and appreciation of, those arts and to promote research.
Support Staffordshire
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentSupport Services to Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Organisations including Organisational Development such as starting up, governance & committee support, financial systems & accounting, business planning, policy & procedure development, HR advice and volunteer management. We also operate Staffordshire Volunteer Centre services.
The Royal Society Of Biology
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.
The Seneca Trust
Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareTo relieve poverty & enrich the lives of people in need by promoting health, welfare & the advancement of education. To carry on for the benefit of the community the pursuit of providing housing & any associated amenities for persons in necessitous circumstances. These will be achieved through direct assistance and/or by providing grants to charities or other organizations and/or individuals.
All Aboard Shops Limited
Charitable activities, EnvironmentThe Charity operates retail shops selling donated goods. The profits from these operations are donated to a number of UK charities to promote the ideals of recycling and working for a cleaner and healthier enviroment.
John Ellerman Foundation
Charitable activitiesJohn Ellerman Foundation is a general grantmaking trust distributing over ?4 million each year. The Foundation aims to support national charities working in the following three categories: Arts, Environment and Welfare.
Impact Initiatives
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingImpact initiatives operates a range of user-focussed services which help maintain and develop independence, promote learning and support improved health and quality of life. Areas of work include services for children and young people, older people, advocacy, vocational support and supported housing for young women.
Hackney Empire Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, LeisureProvision of theatre facilities to advance public education and appreciation of the arts and to provide recreation and leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life, particularly of the inhabitants of the London borough of Hackney.
The Sports Council Trust Company
Charitable activities, LeisureHelping members of the public play more sport and enjoy the benefits physical activity generates by giving them access to high quality sports facilities - the National Sports Centres and Rowing Lake makes a direct connection between grassroots and elite sport, supporting both. The Charity also awards grants to organisations that provide sporting opportunities for individuals.
Enthuse Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchThe objects of the Charity are to advance the education of the public, by fostering and promoting the continuing professional development (CPD) of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) educators by the provision of grants and bursaries to: schools, education service providers and any organisation that promotes, arranges or organises courses and meetings that provide CPD to STEM educators.
The Jigsaw Network C.i.o.
Charitable activitiesThe Charity provides grants to support its charity objectives
Zurich Community Trust (uk) Limited
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareWe provide support to disadvantaged people to improve their quality of life. Major programmes are selected and not open to application, a regional grant programme provides smaller grants to local charities. Full details are available on www.zct.org.uk.
The True Colours Trust
Charitable activitiesGrant making to other charitable organisations.
Staying Put
Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareTO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE SUFFERING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE/ABUSE. TO ENABLE SUCH PEOPLE TO REMAIN SAFE IN THEIR OWN HOMES. TO INCREASE THAT SAFETY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF, ONE FRONT DOOR HELPLINE, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION, CHALLENGING PERPETRATORS, SUPPORT WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP, INFLUENCING POLICY AND CAMPAIGNING FOR CHANGE.
Kusuma Trust UK
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Kusuma Trust UK is a family-led trust making philanthropic investments in the community around us. We give grants to causes, organisations and people that are making a positive difference to society. We choose partners based on our shared values and mutual interests of creating access to opportunities, improving health and well-being, and investing in our communities and environment.
Surfers Against Sewage
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentSurfers Against Sewage is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.
Buglife The Invertebrate Conservation Trust
Charitable activities, EnvironmentWe aim to conserve invertebrates and their habitats, with current emphasis on surveys to assess the status of species in specific habitat-types, such as brownfields, soft rock cliffs and freshwater. Dissemination of our survey data, public education and the raising of awareness of the need to conserve invertebrates are also key activities. We also work to protect sites of special importance.
The Association Of Directors Of Adult Social Services
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareTo promote the education of the public in matters of social policy, social organisation and social problems.To promote the relief of poverty.To promote the relief of those needing care, support or safeguarding and the preservation and protection of physical and mental health for the benefit of the publicTo promote the preservation of family life for the benefit of the public
Voluntary Action Rotherham
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportVAR provides support services to the voluntary and community groups/organisations within the borough. This is provided by the following: a volunteer centre, developing and facilitating networks and collaborative working, undertakes policy analysis and research, lobbies on behalf of the sector, runs a membership scheme, develop and manage several bespoke projects. VAR is a membership based org.
The Sillitoe Charitable Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance the education of the public in general (and Geology students in particular) in the science ofEconomic Geology by providing suitable funding for education, research, publications, student supportand other suitable programs.
The Architectural Heritage Fund
Charitable activities, HeritageTo promote the permanent preservation for the benefit of the public, buildings monuments or other edifices or structures in the UK. To protect and conserve the character and heritage of the cities towns and villages in and around which such buildings monuments or other edifices of structures exist. To advance public education of and interest in the conservation of the UK's built heritage.
The Egerton Road Trust
Charitable activitiesThe policy of The Egerton Road Trust continues to be to derive its income from its investment property and donations from various institutions and to make donations in accordance with the TrustÔÇÖs objects.
Citizens Advice Sort Group
Charitable activitiesTo provide free, independant, impartial and confidential advice.
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.