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.
Ocean Conservation Trust Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageAdvance the education of the public in, and promote the conservation of, living marine and freshwater aquatic organisms by the provision of an aquarium and museum and other programmes of education and research and to disseminate the useful results of such research for the benefit of the public
The Centre For Economic Policy Research
Charitable activitiesCEPR's mission is to promote world-class economic research and deliver the policy-relevant results to decision-makers: Research Excellence with Policy Relevance. It provides common services for its network of researchers and for users of its research, and obtains funding for the activities it develops, executing projects once funding is obtained, and reporting to donors on activities undertaken.
The London Wildlife Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, SocietyLondon Wildlife Trust is the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces, engaging London's diverse communities through access to our nature reserves, campaigning, volunteering and education.
Hymns Ancient And Modern Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, EducationMakes grants to organisations (incl. schools, charities etc)
Citizens Advice Gateshead
Charitable activitiesWe aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives. We provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
Just Circle Limited
Charitable activities, Health, HousingSupported special needs Housing & Support to individuals with facilities & grants and services such as care, counselling, advice, advocacy and information
Autism Hampshire
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Social careSpecialist support to adults with autism through provision of registered care homes, supported living, community and domiciliary care services. Community Access advice and support. University Mentoring services. Facilitating social groups to increase wellbeing. Training and campaigning to raise local and national government awareness of the challenges and needs of those with autism.
Whizz-Kidz
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTHE PRINCIPLE OBJECTS ARE TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF MOBILITY-IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE UK. BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE MOBILITY EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND ADVICE, THE CHARITY GIVES THEM THE INDEPENDENCE TO LIVE A LIFE OF FREEDOM. WHIZZ-KIDZ ALSO RAISES AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF MOBILITY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH NATIONAL CAMPAIGNING AND INFLUENCING ACTIVITIES.
Oxfordshire Mind
Charitable activities, Health"Promoting good mental health through the provision of high quality services and campaigning for positive change".
Plymouth Citizens Advice Bureaux
Charitable activities, Social welfareCitizens Advice Plymouth provides impartial confidential advice and information in particular but without limitation for the benefit of the community in Plymouth and its surrounding areas and particularly to those who are most disadvantaged. We aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives.
Refugee Action
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationWe provide reception, advice and information to refugees and asylum seekers and other displaced people; promote the development of refugee communities as distinctive parts of wider British communities; improve access to employment and mainstream services, and enhance opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers; raise awareness of refugee issues, influence policy, and campaign for refugee rights.
The Baring Foundation
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportTo improve the quality of life of people suffering disadvantage and discrimination. We aim to achieve this through making grants to strengthen voluntary sector organisations which serve them directly or indirectly and by the added value we bring to this.
The Mercers Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, ReligionGrant making programmes for:1. Young People and Education;2. Older People and Housing;3. Church and Communities.
Sparquote Limited
Charitable activitiesThe Charity's principal activity throughout the year was the provision and distribution of donations and grants to charities.
Beaconsfield Educational Trust LTD
Charitable activities, EducationThe aim of the charity is the provision of education at Davenies School, Beaconsfield. The school's policy is to attain high academic standards, whilst encouraging the boys to benefit from a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities. The aim is to prepare the boys fully for the senior school of their choice whether in the independent or state sector.
The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited
Charitable activities, Crime and JusticeIAM RoadSmart provides for the public an advanced driving and motorcycle test, and through its research into many aspects of road safety, seeks to become a significant influencer of road safety policy and practice.
Chartered Institute Of Environmental Health
Charitable activitiesAs a professional membership body, CIEH sets standards for our practitioners. We support continuing professional development and deliver professional and vocational qualifications which protect consumers. As a campaigning organisation we work to deliver our vision of safer, cleaner and healthier environments for the benefit of all.
Cruse Bereavement Support
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareTHE PROVISION OF SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED BEREAVEMENT THROUGH A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF TRAINED BEREAVEMENT VOLUNTEERS AND THROUGH ITS NATIONAL HELPLINE.WORK DESIGNED TO RAISE THE AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF BEREAVED PEOPLE AND TO PROMOTE THEIR INTERESTS.
Citizens Advice North Staffordshire LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingProvision of advice, information and support to people resident in the area of benefit on their legal rights, to help them deal with legal financial and other problems. Our main areas of work concern problems with debt, welfare benefits, housing rights, immigration and asylum issues, and employment rights. We also seek to influence the development of policies and services.
The Thompson Family Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesGrant making charity
The Greggs Foundation
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Greggs Foundation is a grant-making charity which aims to build stronger and healthier communities in the areas served by Greggs. We offer grant programmes which work to address three key challenges facing our local communities:Addressing issues of poverty and inequalityEnsuring food is at the heart of communitiesSupporting local community organisations to make a difference
The Gloucester Charities Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social careThe Charity provides sheltered flats for older people in Gloucestershire as well as a Residential Home and Nursing Home. The Charity also offers day care services for those living with dementia in the wider community as well as a weekly social club.The Trust also administers a "Relief in Need" grant making branch of the charity and the former Gloucester District Nursing Charity.
Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute Of British Geographers)
Charitable activitiesAdvancement and promotion of geographical knowledge and understanding of the world, locally and globally: public engagement; education and outdoor learning; research; grants for research, expeditions, innovative teaching; information services and resources; policy, advocacy and media; active membership.
The 29th May 1961 Charity
Charitable activitiesThe Charity is a general grant making Trust
Anglia Care Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and JusticeResettlement and support of offenders or those at risk of offending, provision of support, advocacy and assistance to those people and their families to contribute to the communities in which they live, provision of accommodation and accommodation based services and support to offenders and ex-offenders & the promotion of public safety and the prevention or reduction of crime.
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.