Charitable activities Charities
Discover 5,768 Charitable activities charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Kreitman Foundation
Charitable activitiesThe Foundation makes grants to registered charitable organisations or to organisations with charitable objects.
The P B Dumbell Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, HousingThe charity continues to support local charities in the West Midlands area, specifically around mental health, end of life support, young people and homelessness.The trustees do not make grants for educational purposes.Applications are reviewed twice yearly, in February and August.
Mendlesham Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationSupports young people under 25 years of age, resident in Mendlesham with financial grants towards specific costs in further education. Assists Mendlesham voluntary youth organisations and grants to the Mendlesham CP School to enhance teaching arrangements.
Henlow/clifton Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo develop young people to achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential through a structured programme, in accordance with the Scout association policy, organisation and rules.
Friends Of Be'er Miriam
Associations, Charitable activitiesGrants to educational institutions
Sudbury District Scout Council
Associations, Charitable activitiesActivities as per the Scout Association Policy Organisation and Rules
The Agatha Christie Trust For Children
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesGeneral grant giving.
Camden Somali Cultural Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HousingWe Provide services to the Somali Community including Advice and information sessions Advocacy for families when dealign with schools, Housing, Social Services and SEND departments, We run annual Cultural events and creative projects for all ages. We help improve of health and social care access and support with financial issues during the financial crisis such food coops, cost of living grants.
Cumbria-Westmorland Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureEducation and training both at our head office and out in the community. Organising courses, cultural and leisure events, campaigning on environmental issues.
The Purchas Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe policy of the trust has continued in the building of a capital sum. The aim is to support Christian education and service. Grants will be made from income and, possibly, capital. This will normally be administered through established and recognized Christian organisations, using their special knowledge and resources.
Friends Of Sunderland Museums
Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageThe education of the public by promotion, support and assistance, and improvement of the museums in Sunderland administered by Sunderland City Council.
19th Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group
Associations, Charitable activities19th Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group based in Mill Hill and consists of Squirrel, Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer Sections. Membership across the sections is about 130. Group activities are in compliance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. In 2024 the 21st Hendon (3rd Mill Hill) Scout Group merged into 19th Hendon Scout Group to form 19th Hendon (3rd Mill Hill).
Brighton Natural Health Foundation Limited
Charitable activitiesThe promotion and advance of education of the public in the field of health care, nutrition and related subjects.
The Cobden Centre
Charitable activities, ResearchTO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH INTO ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SCIENCE AND TO DISSEMINATE THE RESULTS THEREOF AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SCIENCE.
Ashford (kent) Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchAims: to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals
Maeldune Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe Maeldune Trust exists to advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of the Town of Maldon, Essex.
Southmead Hospital League Of Friends
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthTO RELIEVE PATIENTS AND FORMER PATIENTS OF SOUTHMEAD HOSPITAL, WHO ARE SICK, CONVALESCENT, DISABLED, HANDICAPPED, INFIRM OR IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND GENERALLY TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE WORK OF SOUTHMEAD HOSPITAL. WE PURCHASE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR OTHER MEDICAL AIDS FOR THE HOSPITAL. WE RUN A COFFEE SHOP AND A TROLLY SERVICE IN THE OUTPATIENTS DEPT.
The Friends Of Christchurch School
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationOrganises fundraising events each year in order to generate funds to make grants payable to Christ Church School
Rotary Club Of Dover Samaritan Trust Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportThe Rotary Club of Dover is an organisation in which members meet for fellowship and to raise funds for the service of projects in foreign countries (international), make grants to Rotary International (for world-wide projects) and give granats to local charities and needy individuals.
Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme
Charitable activities, HousingRelief of sickness and the preservation of health of the public by providing grants to help in the provision of facilities and support services.
Ramsay Memorial Fellowships Trust
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchThe objects of the Ramsay Trust are to promote research into the study of pure and applied chemical science through providing competent advanced students with the means to pursue chemical research.The policy of the Trustees is to award fellowships to competent advanced students to pursue chemical research in universities or other places of higher education, normally in the United Kingdom.
Seven Springs Camp
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureSeven Springs is an outdoor activity centre providing good quality accommodation for young people. It is set in inspirational scenery on the edge of the Peak District National Park.The site is open to all youth groups who hold a documented child protection policy.
The Relief Society For Poles Trust
Charitable activitiesTo sponsor, promote welfare of persons of Polish nationality or descent living in the United Kingdom. To make grants to individuals and organisations. To promote religious activities.
Friends Of St Mary's Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthThe Friends aim is to support and supplement the services offered by Island-wide NHS services, through the funding of new equipment and facilities designed to enhance the wellbeing of NHS patients and staff across the Isle of Wight. We are funded by the running of our shop, by charity boxes around the Island and by many generous donations or by being kindly remembered in a Will.
Chew's Foundation At Dunstable
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionTo provide grants and financial assistance for educational purposes to young people, within the Dunstable area, whose parents are in sympathy with the aims of the Church of England and other Christian churches. It is also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Chews House and the Old Library (now The Little Theatre).
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.