Charitable activities Charities
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Cambridge House And Talbot
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Social care, Social welfareCambridge House is a social action centre that works with vulnerable individuals, families and communities to tackle the injustice of poverty. Services include1. Education & respite 2. Youth empowerment 3. Employment & volunteering 4. Legal, advice & advocacy 5. Community enterprise facilities, offices, & meeting spaces
Kent Family Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesAs a family foundation our object is:"To further such charitable purposes (charitable under English law) as the trustees see fit from time to time through the provision of grants."Our grant making policy and procedure sets out how the trustees decide on causes to fund.
The Schroder Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Trustees have a policy of supporting a broad range of activities within the areas of the arts, culture & heritage; education & young people; environment & conservation; health & medicine; and social welfare & community. The Foundation identifies organisations and activities to support proactively by invitation and therefore does not accept unsolicited applications.
The Varrier-Jones Foundation
Charitable activitiesThe charity's objective is to provide financial support for the work of the Papworth Trust, whose mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence. The charity meets this commitment through the development and investment of its assets.The charity also makes financial contributions towards the work of other charities providing services for people with disabilities.
The Fidelis Foundation
Charitable activitiesThe charity is a grant making foundation, it does not directly implement charitable works but provides financial support to organisations that do.
Mosaic 1898 LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureProvision of services to disabled persons: Information service,Independent life project,youth development,leisure services,Advocacy,direct payments,
The New Phytologist Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTO PROMOTE PLANT SCIENCE BY PUBLISHING LEARNED JOURNALS, INCLUDING NEW PHYTOLOGIST. FUNDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE BROAD AREA OF PLANT SCIENCES. SUPPORTING DEFINED GROUPS AND MAKING GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS THAT FALL WITHIN THE GENERAL REMIT OF THE TRUST.SPONSORING SYMPOSIA AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS WITH THEMES RELEVANT TO THE WORK OF THE TRUST.
East End Citizens' Advice Bureaux
Charitable activitiesProvision of information, advice and advocacy services.
The British Dyslexia Association
Charitable activitiesThe Charity's objects are to advance the education of the public in relation to all aspects of dyslexia and related conditions, and to conduct research for the public benefit into the problems of dyslexia and related conditions and to disseminate the results of such research.To provide useful information for dyslexic individuals of all ages To work towards a dyslexic friendly society.
Wandsworth Citizens Advice Bureaux Limited
Charitable activitiesThe provision of advice services to Wandsworth residents
Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureau Service LTD
Charitable activities, Social welfareBirmingham Citizens Advice Bureau has twin aims:* provision of information, advice and advocacy to the people of Birmingham and* influence the development of social policy to tackle injustice, reduce poverty and social exclusionThis free, confidential and impartial advice service is provided to the standards set by national Citizens Advice
Anawim - Birmingham’s Centre For Women Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthWomen's Centre in Birmingham working to a 'one stop shop' approach. We support some of the most vulnerable &/or chaotic women who attend voluntarily or as part of their community sentences as alternatives to custody. We employ one-to-one interventions, counselling, a wide range of courses & specialised support services:Money Advice, Family Services and the IDVA service.
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Fund is a grant making Charitable Trust which awards grants in accordance with it's charitable objectives of the prevention, treatment or relief of mental or other forms of illness. Since 2001 the Trustees' funding priority has been solely learning disability.
Citizens Advice County Durham
Charitable activitiesWe are an independent advice charity based across the whole of County Durham. We are open to people who live, work or study in the county. People can come into one of our many centres or contact us on our Adviceline 0808 278 7821.
Sefton Carers Centre
Charitable activities, Social care, Social welfareTO SUPPORT CARERS IN THE PROVISION OF CENTRE BASED AND OUTREACH SERVICES EG.SUPPORT GROUPS,HOLISTIC CARE,ADVOCACY,INFORMATION DATA BASE,SOCIAL EVENTS AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADVICE.
The Forte Charitable Foundation
Charitable activitiesThe Forte Charitable Foundation is a grant making charity covering numerous activities as listed on the website : - www.trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk
The Wiener Holocaust Library
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe Wiener Library is one of the world's leading archives on the Holocaust and Nazi era. Formed in 1933, its unique collection of over one million items includes published and unpublished works, press cuttings, photographs and eyewitness testimony. It is dedicated to supporting research, learning, teaching and advocacy about the Holocaust and genocide, their causes and consequences.
Church Burgesses Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionThe Trust makes grants:to support general charitable purposes for the benefit of the people of Sheffield, and to support the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in Sheffield.
Age Concern Cheshire
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Social care, Social welfareAdvocacy, Day Care, Independent Living, Supporting You, Falls Prevention, Befriending, Information & Advice inc Welfare Benefits, Phonelink, Get Active, Adult Education & IT classes, Arts project, Mentoring, Campaigning, Resource Groups, Volunteering, Charity Shops, Fundraising, Men in Sheds, Wellbeing, Dementia advisors, Social isolationFurther information at www.ageukcheshire.org.uk
Everyday Language Solutions
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationThe provision of professional, confidential and impartial interpretation and translation and advocacy service to the North East region, serving community groups, individuals and service providers.Encouraging local community groups to formalise their language skills to become professional translators thus enhancing their employment opportunities.
Trust For Oxfordshire's Environment (toe) LTD
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, HeritageTOE is a grant giving body supporting local environmental projects for the benefit of communities in Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties. TOE funds projects which restore the quality of natural resources - land, hedgerows, trees and woodlands, and wetlands - and support natural climate solutions and enable people to access and enjoy green spaces and the countryside.
Citizens Advice In North & West Kent
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingAdvice, information and support to members of our local communities on a range of issues, including debt, benefits, employment, housing and relationships. Also exercise a responsible and confidential influence on social policies locally and nationally.
Brandon Centre For Counselling And Psychotherapy For Young People
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Education, HealthCounselling and psychotherapy for 12 to 21 year olds.Contraception and sexual health for 12 to 21 year olds.Parenting groups for parents of teenagers (12 to 16) with challenging behaviour.Multisystemic therapy for families of persistent young offenders and young people with problem sexual behaviour (13 to 16).Information service on mental health and sexual health.
Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services LTD
Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareNotts SVS Services operate to offer support to 13 year+ survivors of sexual violence such as rape, attempted rape, childhood sexual violence and abuse by providing telephone helpline support, face-to-face support or counselling and practical support in the Nottinghamshire area.
The Wildheart Trust
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Trust is dedicated to engaging, involving and empowering people from both the heart and the head. Objects are to advance:- animal welfare and conservation, the education of the public in animal welfare and conservation, environmental protection, to promote and participate in science-based research projects to assist the survival of endangered species
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.