Charitable activities Charities
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World Horse Welfare
Animals, Charitable activitiesCharity exists to promote horse welfare. In UK through rehabilitation centres where horses can be returned to health ; Field Officers investigate welfare concerns and give advice.Overseas by working with communities and local bodies to provide equine and other skills to help working horses.Internationally by campaigning for improved welfare and an end to long distance transport for slaughter
Philharmonia LTD
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe charitable objectives are the advancement of public education through the promotion and support of the art of music, particularly by the promotion and encouragement of orchestral music and the relief of povertyand distress amongst playing members of any symphony orchestra for the time being maintained by the Charity. We achieve this by maintaining a symphony orchestra of the highest quality.
Signhealth
Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareSignHealth aims to improve healthcare & access to health services for deaf people. As well as campaigning, research & health promotion, we provide supported living schemes and outreach for deaf people with mental health problems. We provide a national Advocacy & Counselling service and support for deaf victims of domestic abuse.
The Royal College Of Pathologists
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchThe College's mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology, and its primary concern is to patients and the public. As indicated in the Royal Charter the aims are to (1) advance the science and practice of pathology (2) further public education in the field of pathology and (3) promote research in pathology and disseminate the results.
The Kent Autistic Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo develop specialised living services & day vocational/life skill opportunities for people with Autism Spectrum Condition whatever their need. To provide support and advocacy services for people with ASC and their families & carers. To identify and represent all people with ASC in Medway & Kent. To work with people to understand what they want and to stimulate local services to meet their needs.
The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe Trust's primary objectives are the presentation of The Historic Dockyard Chatham, the most complete 18th Century dockyard in the world, and the education of the public in its historical, architectural and arcaheological importance.
The Groundwork South Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Environment, LeisureIn relation to its "Beneficial Area":1. To promote conservation, protection and improvement of the physical/natural environment.2. To implement recreation/leisure solutions which enhance social welfare in the community.3. To advance public education in environmental/sustainability issues.4. Via a social enterprise, contribute to wider national strategies on crime reduction.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo advance the conservation of wildlife and wild places in Norfolk for the public benefit and to advance the education of the public in the principles and practices of sustainable development.
The Fostering Network
Charitable activities, Social careThese are membership services, policy and practice, publishing and training, advice & mediation work, information services and consultancy and projects.
Textile Reuse And International Development
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfareTRAID is an environmental and poverty relief charity. TRAID reduces landfill through; the provision of textile recycling facilities, its charity shops and upcycled clothing. Funds raised go to environmental and textile related international development projects and TRAID's education programmes developed to gain greater recycling participation and empathy with the issues surrounding global poverty.
Peabody Community Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, LeisurePeabody Community Foundation is a leading community development organisation working in London, with a focus on Thamesmead. Our community work is aimed at building the capacity of individuals and groups, through employment, training, volunteering, community engagement, youth programmes, sports programmes, financial advice, healthy living advice, and family support services.
Contact A Family
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo support parents and families who care for a disabled child by:- Providing access to good quality advice and information, broad ranging appropriate support and contact with other families which will lead to positive outcomes;- Influencing changes in policy and practice in order to substantially improve the quality of lives of parents and families and their children.
The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated)
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionPrimary function is to develop Church of England Education. Services are provided in the form of 1: Advice and Guidance to Teachers, Governors, Trustees and Chaplains. 2: Training and Development for School Staff and Governors 3: Project Manangement and support for the development of School Buildings and Facilities and 4: Support for the provision and development of Education Chaplaincy.
Citizens Advice Manchester
Charitable activities, Social welfareTo promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the City of Manchester ('the principle area of benefit') and elsewhere by the advancement of education, the protection and preservation of health and the relief of poverty.
Caritas Care Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social careServices for children: adoption, foster care, day care, and volunteer support work. Services for adults with learning disabilities: day projects, supported living and residential care, training and advocacy, and employment opportunities. Community projects for young people, elderly people and homeless people in various projects throughout the North West.
The Portal Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareGrants for education to financially disadvantaged young people under 25 years resident in London. Provision of scholarships and bursaries to individuals, and grants to education projects and activities run by schools and organisations.
Groundwork North East
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentTo promote for the public benefit, urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Area.To advance public education in environmental mattersTo promote the conservation, protections and improvement of physical and natural environment within the Area
The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareOur mission is to enable older people to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We do this by providing high quality advice & information services, befriending & support services and campaigning work on behalf of older people.
Worldskills UK
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesWorldSkills UK is a partnership between education, industry and UK governments. It is a world-class skills network, a catalyst for: raising standards through international benchmarking and professional development; championing future skills through analysis of rapidly changing economic demand; and empowering young people from all backgrounds through competitions-based training and careers advocacy
Sands
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareSands vision is a world where fewer babies die. Sands works to ensure that, when a baby dies, anyone affected receives the best bereavement care and support for as long as they need it. Sands offers a free UK helpline and network of support groups, works with healthcare professionals to improve bereavement care, and involves bereaved families in research to save babies lives.
Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Charitable activitiesWe support research with the aim of finding treatments and effective cures and we drive improvements in health care. We provide information and advice, campaign to raise awareness, provide care and support. Further, we enable people to lead as full and rich a life as possible through the provision of advocacy support and equipment grants as well as campaigns to remove barriers to independence.
Operation Mobilisation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportAdvancement of Christian faith by equipping people for service in the UK and around the world.Support for UK personnel working with overseas partners to advance the Christian faith, relief work, education and advancement of health.Fundraising to provide grants to other overseas partners to promote the advancement of the Christian faith, relief work, education and advancement of health.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, FacilitiesSuffolk Wildlife Trust's mission is to safeguard the wildlife of Suffolk for the future by managing nature reserves, influencing the management of land and water, recording sites of wildlife value, campaigning on wildlife issues and inspiring people of all ages to take action for wildlife. The Trust has a membership of 28,000.
Allkind Mental Health And Wellbeing
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Health, HousingAllkind is a mental health and wellbeing charity supporting children, young people and adults across England. We provide therapy, early intervention, community wellbeing, housing, advocacy and training, working with the NHS, councils, schools, community organisations and businesses to improve mental health, promote inclusion and reduce health inequalities.
Toynbee Hall
Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareWe are a multi-purpose charity working to eradicate poverty and disadvantage. We deliver a range of community services in advice, financial inclusion, learning and wellbeing. We share our experience of local action to influence national policy. We are also a residential community, conference and venue hire centre. More information can be found at www.toynbeehall.org.uk
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 5,596 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 (£589.5m). 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 £8.6bn 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 100.0%. 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 £1.5m. 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.