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.
Yossis Olaich
Charitable activitiesThe charity makes interest free loans and grants to needy persons.
The Courage - Dyer Recreational Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings/facilities/open space.
One Life Autism Support Group
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesOne Life provides help and support to families within Blaenau Gwent who areaffected by autism. We provide support groups, attend important meetings etc. along with our advocacy service has seen many lives changed.Our mission is to continually raise awareness of autism and support families in the local area affected by it; we now have our own premises to help towards fulfilling this mission.
The Living Theatre Whitwell
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe Living Theatre CIO is a open air arts space and organisation situated on the St Pauls Walden Estate, Hertfordshire. We host and produce high quality arts performances, workshops, talks and events to advance the education of the public in the arts and ensure that everyone has access and opportunity for creativity in the outdoors.
Market Bosworth Festival Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentThe principal activity of the company is to advance the education of the public in the Arts (and in particular but not exclusively in rural arts, crafts and music) and the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.
The Red Rose Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthMakes grants to the aged, blind and disabled persons and pensioners
Massaleit Community In The United Kingdom
Charitable activitiesThe current activities of the charity are:- Continue with membership fees collection from members.- Campaigning and preparing for purchasing a property to be used as a charity shop as well as an office for the charity.- Continuing conducting cultural days for the Darfur and Massaleit Community.The activities are carried in England & Wales.
Shap Community Enterprise
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo run the charity shop in the centre of Shap and our weekly lunch service which attracts local residents for lunch and socialising.To advance charitable purpose in the civil parishes of Shap and Shap rural as the trustees see fit, through the provision of grants and other assistance,
Music At Stow
Arts, Charitable activitiesMusic at Stow advances, improves and maintains public education and appreciation of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees shall think fit and in particular by staging an annual music festival in Stow-on-the-Wold, providing public concerts and recitals, educational activities and the musical events designed to encourage the appreciation of music among all age groups.
The Cellar Shop
Charitable activities, HousingRECEIVING OF SECOND HAND GOODS TO SELL. FINANCE RAISED THEN GIVEN TO VARIOUS OTHER CHARITIES AND GROUPS HOME AND ABROAD. THOSE GIVEN TOO ARE DECIDED BY THE CELLAR COMMITTE.
Dungeness Bird Observatory Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, ResearchThe advancement of the education of the public by the recording and study of objects of ornithological, botanical, zoological or general scientific interest and the conservation of wildlife by the encouragement of the breeding of wild birds, animals and insects which are harmless and beautiful at Dungeness, Kent and the surrounding area of Romney Marsh.
Landkey United Charities
Charitable activitiesManaging property and making grants to residents in the parish of Landkey
The Holbeck Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity makes grants to other charitable organisations or for recognised charitable purposes.
Ashendene Trust
Charitable activities, FacilitiesGrant giving in areas listed in all of categories listed in para A13. Tend towards smaller charities & core funding not buildings, individuals.
The Norman Taylor Educational And Aid For The Elderly Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingThe charity provides accomodation and grants to elderly, infirm and retired persons in Northamptonshire. The charity works with East Midlands Housing Association to provide accomodation for such persons at Abington Lodge.
Cardiff Deaf Centre
Charitable activities, HealthTo relieve the needs of Deaf, hard of hearing & deafened people by championing, promoting Deaf culture & positive Deaf lifestyle through the provision of activities that enrich Deaf people?s lives & overall wellbeing This will include but is not restricted to provision of information, advocacy, education, training and engagement with Arts. As such all activities determined by the Trustees
Chasdei Gavriel Limited
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of religion in accordance with the orthodox Jewish faith and the relief of poverty by way of grants to other institutions
Unknown Donor
Charitable activitiesThis Charity makes grants to individuals or groups who reside in the Parish of Calverton Milton Keynes. In particular the Charity makes educational grants to students and apprentices up to the age of 21 years and for the residents of the Parish of Calverton over the age of 65 years of age who are in need of assistance.
The County Federation Of Womens Institutes, Isle Of Wight
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesOrganising events and classes to enable women to develop new skills and to give them opportunities to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.
The Kingston Nursing Association
Charitable activities, HealthMAKES GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS
The Potters Bar University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTo advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in gainful employment in Potters Bar and its surrounding locality.The provision of facilities for leisure time andrecreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
The Pagan Federation
Charitable activities, SocietyWe support and represent Pagans in the UK by providing education, promoting inclusion and religious harmony, and advocating for Pagan rights. Our work includes public education, interfaith engagement, community support, and representation in public life.
Mazzini Garibaldi Foundation
Charitable activitiesThe Charity makes grants to support individuals and groups, particularly those within the Italian Community and those of Italian descent.
The Faber Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesTo distribute grants to charitable causes consistent with the overall charitable objectives of the Trust.
The Valerie White Memorial Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesGrant making to animal trusts and drama students.
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.