Charitable activities Charities
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Yorkshire Cancer Research
Charitable activities, HealthThe charity's objects are the advancement of health or the saving of lives by undertaking research and other relevant activities in the Yorkshire region or elsewhere to help people avoid, survive or cope with cancer.
Dragon School Trust Limited
Charitable activities, EducationThe primary object is to advance the education of the public by running schools, in particular the Dragon preparatory school and its pre-prep department Lynams.
Llamau Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingLlamau provides an holistic service incorporating Family Mediation, Training, Advice & Advocacy, Supported Accommodation, Women's Refuges, Tenancy Support and Assertive Outreach to vulnerable homeless and potentially homeless young people and women. We support them to live independently in their communities, resolving immediate homelessness and preventing future homelessness.
St Giles Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationProvision of services offering advice, advocacy and support to those facing severe social disadvantage and multiple barriers in their lives. Particular focus on provision of training and support for those with lived experience to become professional workers able to support these services and enter the job market.
British Union Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists
Charitable activities, EducationAdministrative, departmental and evangelistic support to the witness, educational and humanitarian activities of local congregations, Stanborough Primary and Secondary schools, the regional offices in the British Isles and the Republic of Ireland through evangelistic resources, policy and guideline documentation and interest focused seminars, workshops and accredited training
Lhasa Limited
Charitable activities, ResearchThe charity promotes public education through the development and use of computer-aided reasoning and information systems in chemistry and the chemistry-related sciences.
Princess Alice Hospice
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthAs specialists in end of life care, our primary objective is the care and support of our patients, their families and their friends. This takes place in both our extensive community and within our purpose built hospice. Education and research are important secondary objectives in our work, and like our patient care they are supported through our fundraising activities and our high street shops.
Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Professions, Social care, Social welfareThe charity runs three hospices providing specialist palliative care services to patients through inpatient and day care, clinics, support at home from teams of community nurses and a 24-hour helpline. Families receive social, pastoral and bereavement support from teams of professionals at all three hospices. An education centre provides training and education for professionals and the public.
Children With Cancer UK
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthOUR MAIN AIMS ARE TO UNDERSTAND WHAT CAUSES CHILDREN TO DEVELOP CANCER, TO DEVELOP IMPROVED TREATMENTS AND TO PROVIDE CARE FOR AFFECTED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT IS THE TRUSTEES' POLICY TO MAXIMISE THE PROPORTION OF CHARITABLE OUTPUT THAT IS ACHIEVED THROUGH GRANT MAKING TO ORGANISATIONS. IT IS INTENDED THAT THE CHARITY WILL FOCUS ON REVENUE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH INTO CAUSES AND TREATMENT.
A W Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionProvides grants to institutions set up to support the needy and to those furthering the Orthodox Jewish Religion and Orthodox Jewish education.
International House Trust Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationThe Charity exists for the advancement of the education of the public in languages. Its object are realised principally through International House London, an internationally reputed language school. Its main activities are the teaching of English and the teaching of other Modern Languages and the training of language teachers.
International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw)
Charitable activities, EnvironmentINTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (IFAW) RESCUES AND PROTECTS ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD. WE RESCUE INDIVIDUAL ANIMALS, CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT ANIMAL CRUELTY AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND HABITATS. IFAW PROMOTES ANIMAL WELFARE AND CONSERVATION POLICIES THAT ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING OF BOTH ANIMALS AND PEOPLE.
The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance
Charitable activities, ReligionTo promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Bath and Wells; to organise and provide funds in aid of the work and ministry of the church.
The Fidelity UK Foundation
Charitable activitiesThe Foundation makes grants to registered charities and organisations of charitable status for charitable purposes, as recognised by the law of England and Wales.
The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe principal activity of the Trust is to educate academically able girls aged 9 to 18 years. The Governors' policy is to achieve a social mix.
The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation
Charitable activities, Religion, SocietyTo apply the trust fund and income thereof for general charitable purposes, in particular, by the making of grants to charitable institutions and the furtherance of interfaith activities to promote racial and religious harmony between the three abrahamic faiths (Christian, Jewish and Muslim), and the education in, and understanding of, their fundamental tenets and beliefs.
Asthma And Lung UK
Charitable activities, ResearchAsthma and Lung UK exists to help people with lung disease. It achieves this by:1 - Funding vital research into understanding, treating and preventing lung disease.2 - Promoting greater understanding of lung disease and campaigning for positive change in the nation's lung health.3 - Offering services and support so no one has to face it alone.
Morden College
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Religion, Social careSir John Morden's Charity: Provides living accommodation, including a Care Home and Sheltered accommodation, and financial assistance for older people. Ancillary services to support beneficiaries living in the charity's properties is also provided. Dame Susan Morden's Charity: Provides grants to further the work of the Church of England provided that parishes are within its area of benefit.
Frontline AIDS
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthFrontline AIDS is the new name of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. The charity is the UK-based secretariat of a global partnership of national organisations working to support community action on HIV and AIDS. National partners and local community groups are supported by technical expertise, policy work and fundraising carried out at the secretariat and across the global partnership.
National Children's Bureau
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe National Children's Bureau is a leading charity that for 60 years has been improving the lives of children and young people, especially the most vulnerable. We work with children and for children, to influence government policy, be a strong voice for young people and practitioners, and provide creative solutions on a range of social issues.
Autism Unlimited Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthPrincipal activities are:Education, care and short break services for children and young people with autism, learning difficulties or associated mental health difficulties.Social care services to adults, children and families whose lives are affected by autism, learning difficulties or associated mental health difficultiesInformation, advice and advocacy services.
International Alert
Charitable activities, SocietyInternational Alert works with people directly affected by conflict to build lasting peace. We focus on solving the root causes of conflict with people from across divides. From the grassroots to the policy level, we bring people together to build peace. Experienced and respected, we have a proud track record of achieving change in fragile and conflict-affected countries and territories.
The Universal Church Of The Kingdom Of God
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, ReligionThe UCKG HelpCentre is established to advance the Christain faith by words and deeds. Our full-time HelpCentres are open 7 days a week, offering free services which include: one to one spiritual advice sessions; 24 hour helpline; life coaching and relationship guidance; personal attention to crisis in homes, hospitals or prisons and a skills & learning Training Centre.
The Chartered Institute Of Building
Charitable activities, ResearchThe CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof.
National Energy Action
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareRESEARCHING AND ANALYSING THE CAUSES AND EXTENT OF FUEL POVERTY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES TO ADDRESS IT.MANAGING PROJECTS IN INNER CITIES AND RURAL AREAS WHICH SHOW INNOVATIVE WAYS OF TACKLING FUEL POVERTY AND THAT BRING WIDER BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.CAMPAIGNING TO INCREASE RESOURCES TO ERADICATE FUEL POVERTY. PROVISION OF ADVICE AND TRAINING SERVICES.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 5,768 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?
Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£569.5m). 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 £8.9bn 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 96.7%. 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 £1.4m. 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.