Charitable activities Charities
Discover 14,985 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 Chartered Institute Of Building
Charitable activities, ResearchThe CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof.
National Energy Action
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareRESEARCHING AND ANALYSING THE CAUSES AND EXTENT OF FUEL POVERTY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES TO ADDRESS IT.MANAGING PROJECTS IN INNER CITIES AND RURAL AREAS WHICH SHOW INNOVATIVE WAYS OF TACKLING FUEL POVERTY AND THAT BRING WIDER BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.CAMPAIGNING TO INCREASE RESOURCES TO ERADICATE FUEL POVERTY. PROVISION OF ADVICE AND TRAINING SERVICES.
Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust
Associations, Charitable activitiesFriends of the Earth Charitable Trust is committed to the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment. It promotes sustainable development for the public benefit by funding work that includes campaigning, research, education and publishing, and the provision of information on environmental problems and their solutions.
Freedom From Torture
Charitable activities, SocietyFreedom from Torture is a human rights organisation which exists to enable survivors of torture to engage in a healing process. We provide direct care, treatment and protection services in five UK centres. We engage in activism in order to bring the plight of torture survivors to light and carry out research that underpins our policy and advocacy work.
The Conran Foundation
Charitable activitiesGiving of grants for art and related projects
St Margaret's School Bushey
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ProfessionsThe object of the Company is to educate the children of deceased clergy and the public. The Schools' policy is to educate pupils to the highest academic standards whilst allowing pupils to benefit from its wide variety of extra curricular activities.
The Vinehill Trust
Arts, Charitable activitiesSupporting health, heritage and music in the UK and abroad through grant making.
The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited
Charitable activities, EducationGrants to individuals made on recommendation by schools and colleges.Grants for capital projects in areas within the Charity's objectives.
Autism Anglia
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationAutism Anglia Autism Anglia is an independent charity that provides care and support to autistic children, adults, and their families in East Anglia.Services include Doucecroft School for 3-19 year olds, adult Residential and Opportunities Centres, Supported Living, Outreach, Diagnostic Service, Training, Advocacy and Welfare Rights advice services.
The King's Fund
Charitable activitiesThe King's Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and health care in England. We help to shape policy and practice through research and analysis; develop individuals, teams and organisations; promote understanding of the health and social care system; and bring people together to learn, share knowledge and debate. Our vision is that the best possible care is available to all.
Pancreatic Cancer UK
Arts, Charitable activities, HealthWe provide expert, personalised support and information via our Support Line and through our range of publications. We fund innovative research to find the breakthroughs that will change how we understand, diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer. We campaign for change; for better care, treatment and research and for pancreatic cancer to have the recognition it needs.
Aquaculture Stewardship Council
Charitable activitiesThe charity is set up to conserve the marine and freshwater environments for the benefit of the public and to advance public education in the principles and practice of conservation.
The Big Give Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfarefor the public benefit, the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion and such other charitable purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the Trustees may from time to time determine (primarily, but not exclusively, by the making of grants to, or otherwise supporting, existing charities).
The Access To Justice Foundation
Charitable activitiesThe Access to Justice Foundation receives and distributes additional financial resources to support the provision of free of charge (pro bono) legal assistance to those in need. The Foundation is the recipient of Pro Bono Costs under Section 194 Legal Services Act 2007. Working with the Legal Support Trusts and national organisations, it makes grants to support pro bono projects.
Nns Foundation
Charitable activitiesThe Charity is a grant-maker and furthers its charitable purposes by making grants to support a range of charitable projects.
The Royal College Of Emergency Medicine
Charitable activities, EducationThe college is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in emergency medicine. The college works to ensure high quality care by setting & monitoring standards of care, and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to emergency medicine.
The Dartington Hall Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationDartington is a place of learning and experiment. We work locally, nationally and internationally to achive change in three crucial areas: the arts, the promotion of a fairer society and the future of our planet. Working with pioneering thinkers, teachers, artists and social entrepreneurs. Dartington helps people to address some of the significant issues of our time.
Tommy's
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthThe prevention of problems experienced during pregnancy.
The Terrence Higgins Trust
Charitable activities, HealthThe promotion of better HIV, sexual and general health by education of the public, the provision of HIV and sexual health programmes and material, care and support services, clinical services, advice information and advocacy.
Choose Love
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Environment, Saving of livesIn both emergency disaster relief and protracted crises, Choose Love works to identify, close and prevent gaps in support displaced people around the world. We provide grants and other assistance to frontline partners along key migration routes and in countries experiencing conflict, persecution climate change and other drivers of forced displacement.
Lloyd's Register International
Charitable activitiesLR International has been set up to provide services in Australia and New Zealand which protect life, property and the environment, promote public education, and promote industry and commerce. We employ engineers and other professional staff who assess whether ships and other high value assets have been constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with proper standards of safety.
The Rank Foundation Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement and promotion of the Christian religion and Christian religious education of the public, advancing public knowledge of other world faiths with significant communities in the United Kingdom. Encouraging and developing leadership amongst young people and supporting disadvantaged young people and those frail or lonely through old age and disability.
Marwell Wildlife
Charitable activities, Environment, Heritage, ResearchTo advance the education of the public and to promote the conservation of biological and other natural resources; in particular by but not limited to the provision of public education, scientific study, and the restoration and maintenance of endangered animals, plants and habitats in both protective and natural environments.
The Nuffield Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchThe advancement of social well being, particularly by scientific research. We do this in two ways: by supporting research, enquiry and innovative development that will contribute to the improvement of policy and practice; and by supporting young people to develop their interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
The Clothworkers' Foundation
Charitable activitiesTo make grants to UK frontline charities to support projects or programmes in defined areas of need.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 14,985 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?
Lloyd's Register Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£691.7m). 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 £17.8bn 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 85.8%. 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 £1.1m. 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.