Charitable activities Charities
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Rich Mix Cultural Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo advance education of the public in art and culture of all types; to work towards the elimination of racial discrimination; to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between people of different racial groups, particularly by promoting events and activities to foster intercultural diversity of migrant communities and their contribution to the economic and cultural life of the UK.
The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesMakes grants to other registered charities, either national charities or local charities in South Wales, Suffolk, Norfolk or Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. No grants to individuals
Latin American Women's Aid Refuge
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareWe provide refuge space for Latin American women and children in the UK who flee domestic violence. Our Advice and Information Centre provides advocacy and support for women who are not ready yet to leave abusive relationships or might not be eligible to live in the refuge. We recently took on floating support and we are part of the Islington BME Outreach Project.
Meningitis Research Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesMeningitis Research Foundation (MRF) supports research, advocacy and action that helps defeat meningitis and septicaemia. We do this by funding research, carrying out our own research and supporting the research environment. We advocate for better health policy on behalf of people affected. We provide direct support to people and families. We are based in the UK and work around the world.
The Eveson Trust
Charitable activitiesThe Eveson Trust awards grants to registered charities that come within its remit and operate in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the metropolitan boroughs of the West Midlands.
Elmore Community Services
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Health, HousingElmore Community Services works with people with complex needs who do not easily fit the remit of other agencies. Needs arise from combinations of problems with mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, offending, exploitation and trafficking, learning and communication difficulties. We work across Oxfordshire. We provide practical help, emotional support, advocacy and outreach.
The Society For The Protection Of Ancient Buildings
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe SPAB was founded in 1877. Today it is the largest, and most technically expert national pressure group fighting to save old buildings from decay, demolition and damage.We run training courses; comment on threats to historic buildings; operate a free technical helpline; conduct research; issue advisory publications and campaign on issues like the need for building maintenance.
The Whitley Fund For Nature
Charitable activities, HeritagePromotes, through the giving of grants, the conservation, preservation and restoration for the public benefit of the world's animal, bird, fish and plant life and of its environments/habitats.To seek out and support the best grass roots conservation projects in developing countries, including projects which serve the needs of local people as well as achieving conservation outcomes.
Start Upright
Charitable activitiesLecture courseLife skills trainingEducational and welfare grants to individuals and organisations
The Royal Opera House Endowment Fund 2000
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationThe charity promotes the education of the public in the arts of opera and ballet by making grants to, or for the benefit of, the Royal Opera House or the educational activities of the Royal Ballet School
Public Interest Law Centre
Charitable activitiesPILC exists to challenge systemic injustice through legal representation, strategic litigation, research and legal education. We specialise in public law, actions against public authorities and public inquiries, bringing cases to court for individuals and grassroots groups who have been treated unfairly. We hold government and public bodies to account, challenging unlawful policies and practices.
Kahal Chassidim Bobov
Charitable activities, EducationRunning a charity voucher system, making grants to organisations, schools and other charities by the trustees and at the request of donors
The Barbour Foundation
Charitable activitiesGrants to institutions
The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesGeneral charitable purposes. The charity's main objective is to make grants to various charitable bodies which mainly benefit children, young people and voluntary bodies
Christian Solidarity International
Charitable activities, SocietyChristian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is a Christian organisation working for religious freedom through advocacy and human rights, in the pursuit of justice
Advocacy Focus
Charitable activities, HealthFree, confidential and independent advocacy support for vulnerable people to take part in decisions relating to their health and social care. The charity delivers a range of services including training, statutory mental health and mental capacity advocacy & general advocacy support for issues relating to health & social care in particular for those whose primary issues relate to mental health.
Trebah Garden Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, ResearchTo preserve enhance and re-create for the education and enjoyment of the public the gardens of Trebah, Mawnan Smith, Cornwall, and other such properties for which the Trust may accept responsibility.To promote the education of the public on matters connected with the arts and sciences of garden land.
Bukhman Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Leisure, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfare, SocietyThe Charity will carry out activities for the public benefit to provide relief by such means as are charitable, for children and adults, by the provision of grants in relation to: poverty; education; religion; health or saving lives; citizenship or community development; the arts, culture, heritage or science; amateur sport; human rights; the environment; animal welfare; and rescue services.
Tchabe Kollel Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe objectives of the Tchabe Kollel are: To advance the Jewish Faith and Jewish Religious education for the benefit of the public and to manage the College of Higher Rabbinical Studies Tiferes Shalom known as the "Tchabe Kollel"To provides grants to qualifying institutions and busaries to qualifying needy families who are involved in the furtherance of the Jewish Faith
Liverpool Charity And Voluntary Services
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportComprehensive training & support servicesStrategic PartnerNetwork Co-ordinationAssist recoveryIncubator support/ develop new organisationsMeeting & conference facilitiesEnsure voluntary sector presence in cityAdminister Personal Charitable Trusts & support charitable giving by individualsAccess sources of grants / administer grant-making programmes
Teesside University Students' Union
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationTUSU offers student social and study spaces, SU Student Support (academic, reps, jobs), SU Activities, The Terrace venue and catering, The Hub venue, and SU Shop. Student Officers and Representatives sit on University bodies and meet with the local Council and other organisations. It has student opportunities for over 3,000 students in societies, activities and academic roles in the University.
The Foundation Of Lady Katherine Leveson
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo relieve elderly people and those in poor health who are in need by providing accommodation, services or facilities to relieve the needs of such persons.To advance the education of the pupils through the Educational Foundation.To advance the education of the public in the subject of ageing, spirituality and social policy.To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public.
International Glaucoma Association Limited
Charitable activities, HealthOur objectives are to help prevent glaucoma blindness and support people living with glaucoma. We:Provide information, advice and support through a telephone helpline and online forum.Publish a wide range of booklets and leaflets and distribute regular newsletters.Fund glaucoma researchRun support groups, conferences & awareness raising activities for patients and professionals.
The South East Rivers Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the natural and built environment, history and ecology of the South East of EnglandTo promote, conserve, protect and improve the physical and natural environment of the South East of England
Community Connex Ltd.
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWE PROVIDE SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS. DISABILITIES COULD RANGE FROM MILD TO PROFOUND AND MULTIPLE.PROJECTS ARE VARIED AND INCLUDE ADVOCACY,ASIAN OUTREACH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE, A RESOURCE AND ACTIVITY CENTER, FAMILY SUPPORT, LEISURE, SOCIAL AND SPORTS CLUBS. WE WELCOME MEMBERSHIP, VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS, SPONSORSHIP AND GENERAL SUPPORT.
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.