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Swan Advocacy Network
Charitable activities, HealthProvides independent advocacy; independent mental health advocacy; and independent mental capacity advocacy to adults who meet referral criteria and who live in the counties of Wiltshire (excluding Swindon), Bath and North East Somerset
The Freddie Green And Family Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Charity is a grant making charity.
Leeds Citizens Advice Bureau
Charitable activitiesLeeds CAB provides advice and information services to people living or working in the Leeds Metropolitan District and surrounding areas.
The Community Foundation In Wales
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportWe are dedicated to promoting philanthropy and strengthening local communities by awarding grants to high-impact grassroots projects across Wales. We provide a grant-making and fund management service for a range of donor Fund holders: people and organisations who recognise the value of our philanthropy services in stewarding their charitable giving and maximizing its impact and legacy.
Groupnexus Charitable Foundation CIO
Charitable activitiesThe Nexus Foundation is the charitable arm of GroupNexus, a provider of market leading and innovative car park management solutions for landowners. The Foundation is a grant making charity that focuses on making a difference to the local communities we are part of.
Ltpp
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo promote sustainable development by the protection and improvement of the environmentand the prudent use of resources; the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life insocially and economically disadvantaged communities; and the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. To advance the education of the public in these related subjects.
Botanic Gardens Conservation International
Charitable activities, FacilitiesBGCI was founded in 1987 to link botanic gardens as a co-operating global network for effective plant conservation. BGCI aims to do this in four ways byleading and advocacy,leading innovative and strategic projects achieving outcomes in plant conservation policy, practice and education,building plant conservation capacity in botanic gardens and broader society,and by providing funding.
The Royal Institution Of Cornwall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage, ResearchThe objectives of the RIC is to advance the education of the public through the study and knowledge of literature, natural sciences, archaeology, history, ethnology, geology and the fine and applied arts. The RIC provides access to it's comprehensive collection and holds regular exhibitions. The RIC provides education activities through it's schools and family workshops.
The Royal Association For Deaf People
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HealthRAD provides accessible service to deaf people in the following main areas of activity: Independent living; communication services; deaf community engagement; information, advice and guidance; employment; and children, family and transition services
Bnois Jerusalem Schools
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionTrust Deed constitutes Bnois Jerusalem School, and its objects are to provide education for girls on the Orthodox Jewish Community.The policy of The Bnois Jerusalem School continues to be to derive its income from donations from various institutions and grants from The Learning Trust.
Mothers' Union
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Saving of livesTHE MOTHERS' UNION DELIVERS ITS CORE OBJECTIVES TO SUPPORT FAMILY LIFE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPEMENT,TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING,PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP,CAMPAIGNING,EMERGENCY RELIEF TO THOSE WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS MET WITH ADVERSITY,MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES - TO FACILITATE THE CHARITY'S WORK WITHIN COMMUNITIES WHERE THERE IS A MOTHERS' UNION PRESENCE.
Advocates For International Development
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, SocietyLegal expertise on rule of law rendered to developing nations. Brokering requests from NGO's in developing nations for pro bono legal advice with law firms willing to provide it.Business and human rights work in the developing world.Policy and thought leadership work on law and developing nations.Pro bono legal advice rendered in Rwanda.
Union Of Brunel Students
Charitable activities, Education, LeisureWe are the democratic representation body for the students at Brunel University.We provide advice and support on a range of student lifestyle and academic matters including pro active campaigning and education on issues affecting young adults . We facilitate clubs and venues for our members sporting, social and cultural activities.
The Liversage Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social care, Social welfareAn Almshouse Charity, founded in 1529 for the relief of poverty, became a CIO April 2014. Area of operation is limited to Derby. Focus is assisting older people primarily through direct provision of housing. Small grants to relieve need are also available to a broader age range. We manage four almshouse estates for people aged 60 or over, and run a 40-bed Residential Home for frail older people.
Age UK Lambeth
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareAge UK Lambeth empowers older people to achieve a full quality of life by providing: good quality information, advice and advocacy; diverse services and support including befriending and carrying out minor repairs, improvements or adaptations to enable older people to maintain their independence; an extensive programme of activities to help older people achieve personal goals.
Scarborough Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo advance the education of the public in all aspects of dramatic art including , drama,opera,dance, music and film.The development of public appreciation of such art by the provision of a theatre and the presentation of public performancesTo further the social and cultural welfare of the community of scarborough , its neighbourhood and visitors.
The Cote Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social careTO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL HOME(S) OR COMBINATION(S) OF A RESIDENTIAL HOME AND A NURSING HOME FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEEDS ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HOME THEMSELVES.TO PAY PENSIONS,ANNUITIES OR GRANTS TO ELDERLY PERSONS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE (WHETHER OR NOT RESIDENTS OF THE HOMES) WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEED
The Elmhurst Foundation
Charitable activities, Health, LeisureThe provision of a range of apprenticeships for the local community. To advance the education of the public in health and wellbeing-wellness, through traditional, holistic therapies and practices, including yoga. To share its capacity and learning for public benefit with its community locally; specifically neighbouring charities with similar purposes. Refer also to the Trust - charity no. 1126479.
Pegasus
Charitable activitiesThe objects of the Charity are to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the Trustees see fit from time to time. The charity will operate as a grant making charity, supporting charitable projects, organisations and individuals with grants of varying sizes and durations.
Campaign For Science And Engineering
Charitable activities, ResearchOur mission is to raise the political profile of science and engineering. We passionately believe in the importance of scientific and technological education and development, and the vital need for the funding of this research by Government and industry. The strength of our policy advocacy is due to our political networks, independent analysis, broad membership, and responsiveness.
Rhondda Cynon Taff Citizens Advice Bureau
Charitable activitiesRhondda Cynon Taff Citizens Advice Bureau (RCTCAB) aims to provide free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information services to the people of Rhondda Cynon Taff and the surrounding areas (UK) to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services.
Multiple Sclerosis Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthThe Multiple Sclerosis Trust is a UK charity for people with MS, their friends, families and carers and for the health and social care professionals who work with them. Our activities include the provision of information and professional education, funding for practical research and campaigning for the improvement of MS services.
British Psychotherapy Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchPROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY, JUNGIAN ANALYSIS AND CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY.POST QUALIFYING COURSES AND ACADEMIC COURSES, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND CROSS-DISCIPLINARY LINKS.CLINICAL SERVICES.SCIENTIFIC LIFE, PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH.MEMBERSHIP SERVICES.
Environmental Defense Fund UK
Charitable activities, EnvironmentEnvironmental Defense Fund Europe seeks - the advancement of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment- the advancement of the education of the public with particular reference to the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment- promotion of sustainable development
Saltbox
Charitable activitiesThe Saltbox: supports, encourages & promotes the work of churches & individual Christians; provides a voice for the faith sector to inform & influence service delivery; delivers services which support vulnerable people; identifies potential partnerships with statutory, voluntary and community organisations to bring about cohesion & transformation; provides an information service for connectivity
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.