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.
The Richard Kirkman Trust
Charitable activitiesThe Richard Kirkman Trust is a grant making charity, it's income being derived solely from funds invested. Grants for general use and for the benefit of individuals, covering a wide spectrum of social needs, are made to charities and organisations which have a material effect within Hampshire.
Stepney Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HealthOffer Employment advice and guidance, IT training, Job-search, women development and counselling, healthy living, ESOL and other activities to benefit the local community at large.
Wimbledon Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objects of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music by the presentation of public concerts and other activities involving or relating to choral music.
Robinson's Retreat And Relief Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareRELIEVING NEED FOR MINISTERS (ACTIVE OR RETIRED) OF CONGREGATIONAL AND BAPTIST CHURCHES AND OF THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH IN ENGLAND AND WALES AND FOR WIDOWS OF SUCH MINISTERS RESIDENT IN ENGLAND. THE TRUSTEES APPLY THE INCOME OF THE TRUST BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY OR PROVIDING ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES CALCULATED TO REDUCE THE NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF BENEFICIARIES
St Pancras Welfare Trust
Charitable activities, EducationDuring the year the Trust received around 500 applications from referral agencies on behalf of clients in need; most of these were supported. Project grants to Community Associations and Schools were also supported. Beneficiaries must live within the boundary of the former Metropolitan Borough of St Pancras.
Bacup Fellowship Of Churches
Charitable activities, Social welfareMoney is raised through the charity shops to make grants, as decided by the trustees, to local groups serving the Bacup community. Clothing, bedding and toys, as and when available in the shops are given to those who for any reason find themselves in desperate need, usually by referral. As a group of churches we work together to promote the Christian faith through ecumenical events
The E C Sosnow Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesProviding grants to other charitable organisations or charitable bodies.
The National Association For The Relief Of Apnoea Generally Known As Help Prevent A Cot Death Appeal
Charitable activitiesProvision of medical equipment, support, and advice for those suffering from respiratory illnesses or conditions.
The Farringdon House School Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationTo provide grants to help children and young people including those with SEN/SEND in their education and training.
The Garth Doubleday Trust
Charitable activitiesProvision of grants to charities and charitable purposes
The Otter Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, Researcheducation of the public in conservation of the natural environment, with an emphasis on research and scientific study, particularly of otters.
Little Kites Pre-School Playgroup
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, EducationTO PROVIDE SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND CHILDCARE IN WHICH CHILDREN AGE 2-5 YEARS CAN LEARN & DEVELOP THROUGH PLAY. WE HAVE EXTRA SPACES FOR 2 YEAR FUNDED CHILDREN AND ARE A STRONG SEND PROVISION. WE PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH EXPERIENCES AND WORK WITH THE ELDERLY ON A REGENERATIONAL PROGRAMME IN THE COMMUNITY, WE REGULARLY VISIT THE LOCAL FARM, SHOPS AND LIBRARY.
Africa 95
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportTo advance the education of the public whether in the United Kingdom or overseas in all matters relating to the African arts in all their forms, including but not limited to theatre, dance, music, cinema, architecture, literature and the visual arts. The charity raises funds and administers the Caine Prize for African writing.
Halstead Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social careThe charity provides day care (including transport,bathing, a shopping service, advocacy and recreational activities) for people over 60 and who are isolated for whatever reason living in a radius of 7 miles of Halstead town.
Michael Lowe's And Associated Charities
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Charity can only make grants to or for the benefit of residents of the City of Lichfield.As well as fuel grants, grants may be made to individuals who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress or to organisations whose aims are to provide or pay for items which will benefit the recipient.
Ilminster Entertainments Society Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe presentation of dramatic and musical art for the education of the public.
The Institution Of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Benevolent Fund makes grants and affords assistance to necessitous persons who are members or former members, or dependants of members or former members, of the Institution of Structural Engineers.
The Bon Accord Trust
Charitable activities, Housing, Religion, Social careGrant giving charity to charity run care homes, grants for church buildings
North Devon Environmental Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HeritageTO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE NATURAL AMENITIES, HISTORICAL FEATURES AND FEATURES OF ECOLOGICAL INTEREST IN NORTH DEVON...AND TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE PUBLIC ENJOYMENT OF THESE AMENITIES...AND TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THESE AMENITIES.
North East Thames Quaker Trust
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareGrant making re relief of hardship, Friends education and advancement of religion among members and attenders of North East Thames Area Meeting (formerly Ratcliff and Barking Monthly Meeting) and members and attenders of other Area and Yearly Meetings and other institutions of the Religious Society of Friends.
The Gunter Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesMakes grants to individuals and organisations
Whitehill Chase Foundation
Charitable activitiesTO SUPPORT CHARITABLE BODIES OR FOR OTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL DECIDE AND IN PARTICULAR THOSE LOCAL TO BORDON. THE TRUSTEES DO NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS.
Watford North District Scout Council
Associations, Charitable activitiesIn accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout association to act as the District Scout Council for the Scout Groups in Watford North
The Law Society Charity
Charitable activitiesTo support education of the public in legal matters and members of the profession in the interest of the public. To support charities whose principal aims are to support members of the profession in need.
The League Of Friends Of The Derbyshire Children's Hospital
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo provide equipment and facilities for the benefit of the hospital's patients and their families by money raised by operating a small teabar shop plus other fundraising events or through donations received.
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.