Charitable activities Charities
Discover 5,768 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.
Shree Swaminarayan Temple Cardiff
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, ReligionOUR MAIN FUNCTION IS TO ADVANCE THE HINDU RELIGION ACCORDING TO THE TEACHING OF LORD SWAMINARAYAN SET OUT IN THE SAMPRADAY SCRIPTURES.THE OTHER AREAS INCLUDE : HEALTH AWARENESS; PROVIDE FOR SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION VIA SCHOOL VISITS TO THE TEMPLE; MOTHER TONGUE TEACHING; CULTURAL / ARTS / SPORTS ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUNG, THE ELDERLY AND THE DISABLED; PROVIDE ADVOCACY, ADVICE AND INFORMATION.
Unity Theatre Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesGives grants to organisations and promotes and educates the public in the art of theatre and drama
The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe National Manuscripts Conservation Trust was set up in 1990 to provide financial assistance to owners and custodians in the UK in preserving the nation's written heritage. In addition to giving grants, we advise applicants on matters relating to potential applications, including specific preservation policies and strategies and to best practice in preservation.
Hackney Parochial Charities
Charitable activitiesGrant making
Blackpool Grand Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesTHE MAIN OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE OWNERSHIP AND UPKEEP OF THE BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE, A GRADE 2* LISTED BUILDING.THE CHARITY RECEIVES RENTAL INCOME FROM THE LETTING OF THE THEATRE, A SHOP AND KIOSKS.THE CHARITY, PERIODICALLY, HAS APPEALS TO RAISE MONIES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES TO SUPPORT ITS MAIN OBJECT.
Plumstead Community Law Centre Ltd.
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationLegal advice, advocacy & representation in the areas of immigration, employment and welfare rights law
The Leslie Mary Carter Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe trust makes donations and grants to other Charities and sponsors research programmes as the trustees determine at their discretion.
The Bmta Trust
Charitable activitiesMaking of welfare grants to individuals, with a preference for individuals or their related dependents who are employed in the Motor Trade or Motor Industry.
Royal Commonwealth Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThrough youth empowerment, education and high-level advocacy, the RCS champions the importance of literacy, equality and inclusion, the environment and connected communities in the Commonwealth. Non-partisan and independent, we convene and connect Commonwealth political and diplomatic representatives, as well as industry, civil society, academic and business leaders, on a wide range of issues.
H P Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfaregeneral charitable purposes, in particular the advancement of religion, relief of poverty, and other purposes recognised by English law as charitable. The trustees seek to direct grants towards the relief of poverty among orthodox Jewish communities and the advancement of the orthodox Jewish religion by way of grants to educational and community institutions, both in the UK and abroad.
The Robert Gavron Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity gives financial support, for the public benefit, to a range of charitable causes. Principal fields of interest are the arts, education, social policy and research and charities for the disabled.
The Red Socks Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportRaises funds from Country Fairs and makes grants to charities particularly those relating to children in East Anglia and Derbyshire where most of the funds are raised.
St Luke's College Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionMakes grants to individuals for university level studies in theology and religious education, and provides resources to universities for these subjects.
The Van Neste Foundation
Charitable activitiesMake grants to charitable bodies.
Delves Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesTo make charitable grants.
The Richard Lawes Foundation
Charitable activitiesWe are a grant making charity which supports appeals and not for profit organisations where donations will have a real and immediate impact. We prefer smaller charitable institutions and specialised or local branches of larger charitable institutions. However, at present unsolicited applications are not being considered.
The Vandervell Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, ResearchAwards grants to institutions, primarily in the fields of education, social welfare, medical care and research, environmental regeneration and the performing arts.
The Heinz, Anna And Carol Kroch Foundation
Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareWe are making grants to assist people suffering severe poverty and financial hardship who also have ongoing medical problems. We also assist people who have recently suffered domestic violence and the homeless.
The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationTo provide funds for young people under 25 years on proven application for further education of an academic or vocational nature. Limited to Wymondham and peripheral parishes.
The Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThis is a grant making charity that aim's to distribute approximately one year's income in the course of each financial year to registered charities.
Paddington Law Centre Limited
Charitable activitiesPROVISION OF LEGAL ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE
Oasis Church Southampton
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfare1) THE FURTHERANCE OF RELIGIOUS OR SECULAR PUBLIC EDUCATION.2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH INLCUING MISSIONARY ACTIVITES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS AND ALSO INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PLANTING OF NEW CHURCHES AND ORGANISATIONS OF CONGREGATIONS.3) THE RELIEF OF THE POOR AND NEEDY.4) THE RELIEF OF THE SICK AND ELDERLY.
Epping Forest Heritage Trust
Charitable activities, EnvironmentWe have a vision of Epping Forest being a thriving forest, rich in biodiversity, heritage and culture; enjoyed and conserved now and for generations to come. To achieve this we deliver work against our 3 strategic objectives to:1. educate and inspire people about the Forest2. do hands on work to conserve and grow the Forest3. protect the Forest through research and advocacy.
The Social Policy Association
Charitable activitiesTo advance education and learning and in particular to advance teaching, research and disseminationof knowledge in the field of social policy and administration.
The Bethany Project (tanzania) UK
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social careAs per existing Trust deed. Activity is now focussed on providing grants to run the Bethany Orphanage in Tanzania for the welfare of children who were once either orphaned, abandoned or abused and providing education where possible.
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.