Charitable activities Charities
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Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo receive bequests and donations from Mark Lodges, Royal Ark Mariner Lodges and Brethren of the Province of Northumberland and from other Masonic organisations. To make grants to Mark Brethren, widows and children in need and donations to the Fund of Benevolence of Grand Mark Lodge & other Masonic and non Masonic charities.
Hilgay United Charities (non-Ecclesiastical Branch)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationApprenticeship Grants,Assistance with winter fuel costs for the elderly,Provision and maintenance of two village halls,Provision of grants to Hilgay village school for the purchase of additional equipment,Provision of community grants for the benefit of the parish and residents of Hilgay.
Hwange Conservation Society - British Section
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentRun by a small group of unpaid volunteers, Hwange Conservation Society UK raises funds for Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. Working in collaboration with similar charities in Zimbabwe, we provide funds and equipment to help protect the Park's wildlife and improve its infrastructure.
Flower Arranging And Design Sussex
Charitable activitiesTo advance public education in the art of flower arranging and related subjects in the SussexArea and to further any other charitable purpose or purposes.
Church Crookham County Junior School Association
Charitable activities, Education, LeisureWe work with Church Crookham Junior School to provide funds & support for both educational and recreational activities and equipment.
43rd Huddersfield (crosland Moor) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesSCOUTING ACTIVITIES IN LINE WITH THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION'S POLICY FOR BOTH BOYS & GIRLS AGED BETWEEN 6 YEARS & 25 YEARS, TOGETHER WITH A TEAM OF ADULT LEADERS & SUPPORTERS
Caldbeck Surgery Charitable Fund
Charitable activities, HealthProvision of grants, equipment and services for the patients of the Caldbeck Surgery and others in the locality.
George And Thomas Henry Salter Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfareGrants to local organisations and individuals for educational purposes and for relief of poverty
The Hulme Hall Trust Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe objects of Hulme Hall Trust Foundation are:The provision of assistance for higher education by means of grants to be awarded to students at the University of Manchester, including post-graduate and research students, and with preference for residents of Hulme Hall.The provision of benefits in connection with Hulme Hall (which includes the chapel and chaplaincy)
Barking And Dagenham District Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureBarking & Dagenham has 10 Scout Groups & 1 Explorer Unit working with over 300 young people in the local area.The District Team oversee the Groups & provides training & support for volunteer leaders. It organises a wide range of challenging and fun indoor & outdoor activities. The Scout District is subject to the policy & rules of The Scout Association.
Friends Of Lancashire Archives
Associations, Charitable activitiesThe activities of the charity are the education of the public by promotion,support,assistance and improvement of the Lancashire Record Office through the activity of the group of Friends
North Tyneside Coalition Of Disabled People
Charitable activitiesNorth Tyneside Coalition of Disabled People is commissioned to assist with capacity building within the disabled community. They also provide a support mechanism to ensure that disability issues are included at every level within statutory agency structures within North Tyneside. This includes policy development, accessibility, as well as information and service provision.
The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, Social welfareThe prime purpose is to provide financial assistance to "poor clergy" throughout the Chelmsford Diocese. This includes those whose own parents are now among their dependants. Support extends into retirement and-after death-continues to provide grants for surviving spouses and dependant children.
West Kirby Grammar School Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationTHE PURPOSE OF THE SCHOOL FUND IS:TO PROVIDE ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE STUDENTS AND SUPPORT FOR PARENTS IN FINANCIAL NEED. TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS BY DEVELOPING THE SCHOOL'S GROUNDS AND IMPROVING THE SCHOOL'S RESOURCES.THE FUND RECEIVES DONATIONS FROM PARENTS, PUPILS, STAFF AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.THE FUND MAKES DONATIONS TO CHOSEN CHARITIES.
The Chelsea Square 1994 Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity has general charitable purposes and makes donations to a wide range of charitable causes.
The Stuart Young Foundation
Charitable activitiesThe charity awards grants to new Undergraduate students and new PhD scholars at the discretion of the Trustees and Allocation Panels and upon applicants fulfilling the criteria specified on the application form. These grants are typically for 3 years, commencing from Year 1.
Pets In Need (p I N )
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationPets in Need provides sanctuary for unwanted, neglected and abandoned animals. It ensures all animals taken in have comfortable and warm accomodation, are well fed and receive whatever veterinary care required. Both charity shops are manned by volunteers. Voluntary help is also acquired by providing work experience for its animal loving students from schools.
Bergqvist Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, HealthThe charity promotes health, the arts, education and the environment, by making grants to specialist registered charities and community organisations. There is a particular emphasis on epilepsy and psychiatric research projects and assisting people with epilepsy and mental health conditions.
G P Janes' Bequest To The West Wales English Baptist Churches
Charitable activitiesGrants to churches to further their religious activities
The De Avenley Foundation
Charitable activitiesEXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IN ANY OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC OF THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS IN ALL FORMS.
Somerset Chamber Choir
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music.
The East Midland Baptist Trust Company Limited
Charitable activitiesActs as Holding Trustee for Baptist Churches in the East Midlands, approves modifications to buildings, makes grants and loans enabling work to be carried out.
Seaham Action 1978 Training Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationOUR CHARITABLE ORGANISATION WILL BE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING A ;OW COST SUPPORTIVE ENVIROMENT TO PROMOTE BUSINESS START UPS .WE WILL PROVIDE A SUPPORTED SHELTERED AND COST EFFECTIVE WORKSHOP TO ENABLE PEOPLE TO BUILD A BUSINESS. THE WORK SHOPS PROVIDE INCREASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AREAS RESIDENTS THROUGH ASSISTANCE TO START UP AND EXPAND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.
Shaftesbury Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe Shaftesbury Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals and organisations to improve the life of people in Shaftesbury.
Metropolitan Community Church Of North London
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionTHE CHARITY HAS A PRIMARY MINISTRY IN GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITIES, PROVIDING THE SAFE ENVIRONMENT OF AN ACCEPTING CONGREGATION WHERE PEOPLE CAN FIND GOD'S SALVATION, PERSONAL SUPPORT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND GUIDANCE TOWARD HEALTH AND WHOLENESS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH CELEBRATIVE WORSHIP SERVICES, SUPPORTIVE CARE GROUPS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, JUSTICE, ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL ACTION
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.