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Discover 5,768 Charitable activities charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

5,768
Charities
£8,949,407,421
Total Income
£1,444,618
Avg Income
96.7%
Program Ratio

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

Worrall And Fuller Exhibition Fund

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

Under the terms of the trust, the fund can make grants to young people between 5 and 25 years old, resident in the old borough of Finsbury (now part of Islington) with a preference for those resident in, or whose parents during the previous year had their business or employment in the Parish of St. Lukes Old Street, and in the opinion of the governors are in need of financial assistance.

Latest Income: £4,310,570
Areas of Operation: Islington
Status: Registered
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Centre For Alternative Technology Charity Limited

Animals, Arts, Charitable activities, Education

CAT seeks to inspire, inform and enable people to adopt sustainable technologies and practices. The Charity achieves its objectives by: promoting scenarios for a Zero Carbon Britian; providing education through school visits, short courses and postgraduate teaching; publishing a members' magazine; providing a free information service; operating a visitor centre; hosting external events.

Latest Income: £4,310,221
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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The Royal Literary Fund

Charitable activities, Social welfare

Helps published authors or performed playwrights of several works who are in financial difficulties through grants and pensions. Also runs various activities for the "advancement of public education".

Latest Income: £4,268,586
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Coram Children's Legal Centre Limited

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

1, The provision of legal advice, support and information to children, young people and their carers2, The publication of information and research3, The provision of training and consultancy in relation to children and young people in the UK and overseas.

Latest Income: £4,247,798
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The British Kidney Patient Association

Charitable activities, Research

To improve quality of life for those affected by kidney disease by: giving financial support to kidney patients in need; making grants to renal units to improve care by funding staff posts, capital works and equipment/projects; providing advice, information, support and services; campaigning to inform policy and practice at all levels; and supporting multi-professional, patient-centred research.

Latest Income: £4,123,556
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Institute For Employment Studies

Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

The Institute's mission is to help bring about sustainable improvements in employment policy and HR management for the benefit of all. The Institute works with government departments, agencies, professional and employee bodies, and employers, and disseminates and shares knowledge widely; its expertise is available to all through research, consultancy, publications and the Internet.

Latest Income: £4,085,959
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Children North East

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

The difference that Children North East sets out to make is for all north east children and young people to grow up healthy and happy. Our mission and aim is to promote the rights of children and young people. We achieve this through strengthening and empowering children, young people and families and influencing social policy.

Latest Income: £4,065,874
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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War On Want

Charitable activities, Social welfare, Society

War on Want fights poverty in developing countries in partnership and solidarity with people affected by globalisation. We campaign for human rights and against the root causes of global poverty, inequality and injustice.

Latest Income: £4,048,876
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The London Mathematical Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The Society's main activities include publishing journals and books, providing grants to support mathematics and organising scientific meetings and lectures. The Society is also involved in policy and strategic work to support mathematics and research. This work includes engaging with government on mathematics policy, participating in international initiatives and promoting the discipline.

Latest Income: £4,047,293
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Beat (formerly Eating Disorders Association)

Charitable activities, Health

Beat exists to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. We:Support people affected by anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or other eating disorders through helplines, online support and information. Campaign for change to government policy and health service practice to improve the care for and understanding of eating disorders.Educate professionals and the public.

Latest Income: £4,031,229
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The National Institute Of Economic And Social Research

Charitable activities

The charity is an independent economic and social research institute which carries out high quality academic research of relevance to business and policy makers.

Latest Income: £4,016,050
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Goleudy Housing And Support Limited

Charitable activities, Housing

The charity works with persons who by reason of mental or physical health face exclusion. Activities carried out include the provision of housing and support, the provision of advice, advocacy and development opportunities for individuals and the commitment to learn from individuals' experiences and voice these to inform social action and social change.

Latest Income: £3,993,088
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Westminster Foundation

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development

The charity is a grant making foundation that seeks to provide opportunities for young people (0 to 25) and their families, living in Westminster, Chester and rural areas, to raise their aspirations and improve their prospects throughout life. Further details are provided on our website.

Latest Income: £3,899,594
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kingston Theatre Trust

Arts, Charitable activities

Presenting a programme of plays and other activities in the Rose Theatre, Kingston and beyond, which advance the education of the public in all aspects of dramatic art.

Latest Income: £3,897,358
Areas of Operation: Kingston Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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Moor Park Charitable Trust Limited

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education

Education and training for children and young people by providing buildings and facilities, providing services, making grants to individuals and by acting as an umbrella body.

Latest Income: £3,875,689
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Missing People Limited

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing

Every 90 seconds in the UK, someone is reported missing. Missing People is an independent charity and is a lifeline to the 170,000 people who are reported missing each year, and to their families and friends left behind. The charity operates a free and confidential helpline daily from 10am to 10pm to provide non-judgemental advice and guidance to anybody affected by the issue of missing on 116000

Latest Income: £3,812,872
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Eleanor Palmer Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing

The provision of housing, care and support for elderly people. Grants to assist in the relief of need.

Latest Income: £3,763,012
Areas of Operation: Barnet
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: £3,753,802
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Smallwood Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare

The Smallwood Trust's mission is to enable women to be financially resilient. Our funding is allocated under three main programmes: 1) grants to women-led and women focused third sector organisations 2) grants and support to individuals in need and 3) funding to amplify policy issues and solutions to gender poverty

Latest Income: £3,731,030
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Nottinghamshire Hospice Limited

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Support people affected by an end of life diagnosis, by providing Wellbeing - meeting social, clinical & emotional needs. Hospice in your Home 40,000 hours pa so people are cared for and die in their preferred place. Counselling support pre and post bereavement for patients, their carers and families. Generating income through 10 shops and fundraising activities to provide services free of charge.

Latest Income: £3,728,670
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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Anti-Slavery International

Charitable activities

Anti-Slavery International works to eliminate all forms of slavery throughout the world by investigating and exposing current cases of slavery, campaigning for its eradication, supporting the initiatives of local organisations to secure the freedom of those in slavery or vulnerable to it, and pressing for more effective implementation of national and international laws against slavery.

Latest Income: £3,689,491
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Green Alliance Trust

Charitable activities, Society

Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment. The combination of our research, policy and analytical expertise gives us the credibility to lead political engagement. Working in alliance with a wide range of senior voices across sectors helps us to amplify impact.

Latest Income: £3,665,111
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Jane Hodge Foundation

Charitable activities

We award grants to UK registered or exempt charities for the purpose of furthering objectives in the UK or overseas, but with particular emphasis in Wales, working in the areas of welfare, education, medicine and religion. Further information and guidance on how to apply for a grant can be found on our web site at HodgeFoundation.org.uk.

Latest Income: £3,640,910
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Mencap In Kirklees

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare

The provision of high quality support and advice to meet the needs of children, young people and adults with a learning disability. This includes support and advice to families and carers. The major areas of activity are : day services, residential services, community support, befriending and advocacy.

Latest Income: £3,598,877
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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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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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.