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World Monuments Fund Britain Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageTHE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BUILDINGS OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST, EDUCATIVE VALUE AND ARTISTIC MERIT AND ALSO THEREBY ADVANCING OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC
B E Perl Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe principal activities of the trust were to advance education in and the religion of the Orthodox Jewish Faith and for such other purposes as are recognised as charitable.To achieve the objects the trust uses its income to make charitable donations and grants to Jewish schools, other educational organisations and other charities.
Power To Change Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentPower to Change is an independent charitable trust endowed with £150m from the Big Lottery Fund to address social need by giving grants to, and supporting community businesses, throughout England.
Artists Studio Company
Charitable activities, Social welfareTo advance the education of the public in the arts; To relieve poverty by assisting unestablished artists to become self-supporting through their art; andTo promote and improve art and the production of objects and works of artistic merit.
Mind In Tower Hamlets, Newham And Redbridge
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HealthMind in Tower Hamlets and Newham provide a range of community and in-patient services for people who are experiencing mental health and emotional issues living in the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Newham. We work with people through one to one support and group work, counselling, advice and advocacy, employment and training as well as complementary therapies.
The Jerusalem Foundation
Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion-Preservation of religious sites, temples and monuments of Jerusalem.-Excavation, repairs, preservation and upkeep of such historic sites and antiquities of Jerusalem of permanent educational value to mankind.-Educational or religious projects in Jerusalem which are exclusively charitable.- all charitable activity is done through grant making and not direct contact with vulnerable groups
The Pixel Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthTHE PIXEL FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES BASED AND OPERATING IN THE UK INVOLVED IN THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS.
North London Bikur Cholim Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, ProfessionsThe charity provides nurses and careworkers for the sick and elderly and also makes grants for health induced crises.
Krishnamurti Foundation Trust LTD
Charitable activities, Health, ResearchTo advance the education of the public in philosophy, sociology, psychology and comparative religion and in particular to promote in those fields the study of the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Longborough Festival Opera
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationTo promote, maintain, improve and advance education of the public through support and encouragement of the art of music. To promote, maintain, improve and advance education of the local community by organising and conducting performances of opera and collaborating with local schools, music students to providing opportunities to attend workshops, rehearsals, performances
Ahavas Chesed Trust
Charitable activities, Education, Health, Religion, Social welfareTo promote education, relieve poverty, advance the orthodox Jewish religion and promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of any medical conditions.This is to be achieved by way of scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants, support and medical advice; or by grants to charities or other organisations that promote these causes.
Manchester Mind
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareThe Charity works with people to alleviate the impact of poor mental health. To do this we provide: advice services, peer support, food related activities including an allotment. We provide training to adults and young people and a children and young people's service which offers advice, peer support and counselling. We work in partnership to improve our delivery
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchPROMOTE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS, INCLUDING THE CARRYING ON OF ACTIVITIES OF THE ORCHESTRA KNOWN AS THE OXFORD PHILHARMONIC, AND PROMOTE THE GENERAL PURPOSES OF SUCH CHARITABLE BODIES AS SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE.
The North Tyneside Citizens Advice Bureau
Charitable activitiesTo give free,impartial advice to all people of North Tyneside.
Sericc
Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareSERICC, rape and sexual abuse specialist service, provide free and confidential specialist counselling and advocacy support to victim and survivors in Essex and the surrounding areas.
Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social care, Social welfareProvides housing and related support to elderly people through two sheltered housing schemes in Hampshire. Makes grants to organisations providing educational activities for children and young people up to the age of 25 from disadvantaged backgrounds and to promote iron-related educational and heritage activities.
The George Institute For Global Health (uk)
Charitable activities, Health, Research, Social welfareThe Institute's research aims to provide practical, policy-focused solutions for use by government and the community. It is focused on disadvantaged populations. Its research areas include heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, stroke, critical care and trauma, road injury, fractures, falls, chronic back pain and health care innovation.
Children And Families Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Social welfareWE PROVIDE CHILD AND FAMILY FOCUSSED SERVICES INCLUDING: CHILDCARE, EARLY EDUCATION, OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CLUBS, TRAINING, CHILDREN'S CENTRE SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT, VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY FINANCIAL ADVICE AND RELIEF FROM FOOD POVERTY.
Kent Association For Spina Bifida And Hydrocephalus
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesKASBAH support individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities including the families and carers throughout Kent and Medway.We will actively promote empowerment and inclusion into all aspects of our member's life and living with support, guidance, information, advocacy and understanding. We also specialise in independence training for young adults with any additional needs.
Citizens Advice Lincoln & Lindsey
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe charity's objects are to promote any charitable purpose for the public benefit by the advancement of education, the protection and preservation of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress in particular, but without limitation, for the benefit of the community in East Lindsey and West Lindsey and surrounding areas.
The Wildlife Hospital Foundation
Charitable activities, Environment, HealthThe main activities of the trust are the rescue, medical treatment, rehabilitation of wild birds and other animals in need of care and attention, and the education of the public in methods of treatment, nursing and conservation.
White Rose
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentWhite Rose is a charity working towards the prevention of genocide and mass atrocities. By generating income through social enterprises and fundraising, we enable Aegis Trust and organisations and projects that partner with Aegis, to undertake genocide prevention work in five areas: peace and humanity education, trauma healing, care for survivors, advocacy and the preservation of memory.
The Advocacy Project
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthThe Advocacy Project ensures that London's most vulnerable people have meaningful choice and control over what happens in their lives. We support people living with mental health conditions, eating disorders,learning disabilities, dementia. We work with all age ranges from children and young people, adults and older people. We provide 1:1 advocacy, group advocacy and user involvement/engagement.
The Society For Experimental Biology
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTHE SOCIETY PROMOTES EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANISATION AND SPONSORSHIP OF CONFERENCES; THE PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE; EDUCATION, CAREERS AND POLICY WORK; THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRAVEL GRANTS; MEMBERSHIP TO EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY RESEARCHERS.
The Malala Fund UK
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, EducationWith more than 130 million girls out of school today, Malala Fund is breaking down barriers that hold girls back by supporting the work of local education activists through our Education Champions Network; advocating for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls access to 12 years of free, safe, quality education; and amplifying girls' voices.
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.