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Discover 5,596 Charitable activities charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

5,596
Charities
£8,642,648,264
Total Income
£1,508,579
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Nuffield Trust For Research And Policy Studies In Health Services

Charitable activities

The objects of The Nuffield Trust for Research & Policy Studies in Health Services are to promote, carry out or advance any charitable objects, and in particular the prevention or relief of sickness and the advancement of the health of the people of the United Kingdom, specifically through the promotion of improvements in the quality of healthcare and health policy.

Latest Income: £3,594,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Trust For Welsh Archaeology

Charitable activities, Heritage

The principal activity of the company during the year was the education of the public in archaeology through the provision of archaeological services.

Latest Income: £3,524,011
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfare

Independent living support, accessible transport services, supported employment training, training and personal development, personalcare support, community development, disabled & inclusive children's services, NVQ centre, welfare benefit/rights support, advocacy, integrated provision for deaf people (adults & young people), equipment service, dial-a-wheelchair, volunteering (all abilities).

Latest Income: £3,520,354
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Whitechapel Gallery

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage

The Charitable organisation main objectives are:The provision and maintenance of an art gallery for exhibition to the public of modern and historical fine art; modern and historical design and applied art; and work done by school children and local communities.Promoting and encouraging the education of the public in the arts both in the Gallery and elsewhere.

Latest Income: £3,492,524
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Wyggestons And Trinity Almshouses

Charitable activities, Education, Health, Housing, Social care

Almshouses in the West end area of the city of Leicester for people over the age of 60 years.Residential Care Home with 26 single en suite rooms.Annual grant to the Wyggeston School Foundation.Grants to individuals paid through Leicester Charity Link.Provision of property for housing homeless people managed via an external agency

Latest Income: £3,477,910
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Shumei Eiko Limited

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education

The principal objects and activities of the charity, as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association,are to advance the education of young persons and mature students and in particular,but without prejudice to,persons of Japanese origin and to advance the education of the public in all aspects of Japanese culture.

Latest Income: £3,470,000
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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John Ellerman Foundation

Charitable activities

John Ellerman Foundation is a general grantmaking trust distributing over ?4 million each year. The Foundation aims to support national charities working in the following three categories: Arts, Environment and Welfare.

Latest Income: £3,431,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Impact Initiatives

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing

Impact initiatives operates a range of user-focussed services which help maintain and develop independence, promote learning and support improved health and quality of life. Areas of work include services for children and young people, older people, advocacy, vocational support and supported housing for young women.

Latest Income: £3,421,557
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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Zurich Community Trust (uk) Limited

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfare

We provide support to disadvantaged people to improve their quality of life. Major programmes are selected and not open to application, a regional grant programme provides smaller grants to local charities. Full details are available on www.zct.org.uk.

Latest Income: £3,403,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Association Of Directors Of Adult Social Services

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfare

To promote the education of the public in matters of social policy, social organisation and social problems.To promote the relief of poverty.To promote the relief of those needing care, support or safeguarding and the preservation and protection of physical and mental health for the benefit of the publicTo promote the preservation of family life for the benefit of the public

Latest Income: £3,348,385
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Architectural Heritage Fund

Charitable activities, Heritage

To promote the permanent preservation for the benefit of the public, buildings monuments or other edifices or structures in the UK. To protect and conserve the character and heritage of the cities towns and villages in and around which such buildings monuments or other edifices of structures exist. To advance public education of and interest in the conservation of the UK's built heritage.

Latest Income: £3,329,213
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Cote Charity

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social care

TO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL HOME(S) OR COMBINATION(S) OF A RESIDENTIAL HOME AND A NURSING HOME FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEEDS ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HOME THEMSELVES.TO PAY PENSIONS,ANNUITIES OR GRANTS TO ELDERLY PERSONS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE (WHETHER OR NOT RESIDENTS OF THE HOMES) WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEED

Latest Income: £3,317,535
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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The Royal Society Of Biology

Charitable activities, Research

The Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.

Latest Income: £3,191,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Buttle UK

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Social welfare

We support children who are seriously affected by financial hardship by providing grants for tailored groups to help individual families and young people overcome specific issues they face:-essential items, eg beds, cookers etc-school fees where home circumstances are seriously affecting development,We also commission research and undertake projects based on insights from our grant giving

Latest Income: £3,190,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Mothers' Union

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Saving of lives

THE MOTHERS' UNION DELIVERS ITS CORE OBJECTIVES TO SUPPORT FAMILY LIFE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPEMENT,TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING,PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP,CAMPAIGNING,EMERGENCY RELIEF TO THOSE WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS MET WITH ADVERSITY,MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES - TO FACILITATE THE CHARITY'S WORK WITHIN COMMUNITIES WHERE THERE IS A MOTHERS' UNION PRESENCE.

Latest Income: £3,121,538
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Scarborough Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Charitable activities

To advance the education of the public in all aspects of dramatic art including , drama,opera,dance, music and film.The development of public appreciation of such art by the provision of a theatre and the presentation of public performancesTo further the social and cultural welfare of the community of scarborough , its neighbourhood and visitors.

Latest Income: £3,101,197
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Church Urban Fund

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Religion

Church Urban Fund works to catalyse social action and bring about positive change in lives and communities across England. Through a combination of community-based projects, capacity-building support and research and policy activity, we work with churches and a wide range of partners towards our goal of seeing people and communities flourish and enjoy life in all its fullness.

Latest Income: £3,015,994
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Mind In Tower Hamlets, Newham And Redbridge

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham provide a range of community and in-patient services for people who are experiencing mental health and emotional issues living in the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Newham. We work with people through one to one support and group work, counselling, advice and advocacy, employment and training as well as complementary therapies.

Latest Income: £3,012,442
Areas of Operation: Newham
Status: Registered
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The Jerusalem Foundation

Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion

-Preservation of religious sites, temples and monuments of Jerusalem.-Excavation, repairs, preservation and upkeep of such historic sites and antiquities of Jerusalem of permanent educational value to mankind.-Educational or religious projects in Jerusalem which are exclusively charitable.- all charitable activity is done through grant making and not direct contact with vulnerable groups

Latest Income: £3,006,831
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Trebah Garden Trust

Charitable activities, Facilities, Research

To preserve enhance and re-create for the education and enjoyment of the public the gardens of Trebah, Mawnan Smith, Cornwall, and other such properties for which the Trust may accept responsibility.To promote the education of the public on matters connected with the arts and sciences of garden land.

Latest Income: £2,966,681
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Krishnamurti Foundation Trust LTD

Charitable activities, Health, Research

To advance the education of the public in philosophy, sociology, psychology and comparative religion and in particular to promote in those fields the study of the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Latest Income: £2,960,806
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Hertford British Charitable Fund

Charitable activities, Health, Social welfare

Manage assets to generate income to make grants to charities and, through them, to individuals to (a) preserve, protect, improve & enhance the medical, social, psychological, physical & community health & well-being ; (b) provide relief for those in need, hardship or distress and (c) promote the advancement of health by fostering collaboration between the UK and France in the medical field

Latest Income: £2,939,809
Areas of Operation: France
Status: Registered
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Sir Robert Geffery's Almshouse Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social care, Social welfare

Provides housing and related support to elderly people through two sheltered housing schemes in Hampshire. Makes grants to organisations providing educational activities for children and young people up to the age of 25 from disadvantaged backgrounds and to promote iron-related educational and heritage activities.

Latest Income: £2,937,458
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Society For Experimental Biology

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

THE SOCIETY PROMOTES EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANISATION AND SPONSORSHIP OF CONFERENCES; THE PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE; EDUCATION, CAREERS AND POLICY WORK; THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRAVEL GRANTS; MEMBERSHIP TO EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY RESEARCHERS.

Latest Income: £2,917,162
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Beatrice Laing Trust

Charitable activities, Social welfare

This is a grant making trust offering financial support to a wide range of UK registered charities working to advance the Christian faith & relieve poverty in its broadest sense, both throughout the UK, in developing countries & overseas. Capital or project funding is favoured over revenue funding.

Latest Income: £2,907,643
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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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.