Charitable activities Charities
Discover 5,768 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 Arkleton Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo study new approaches to rural development and education and improve understanding between rural policy makers, academics, practitioners and rural people. This is currently addressed through funding study exchanges.
The Bishop's Stortford Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe study and practice of choral and orchestral music in order to foster public education in and appreciation of such music by public performance.
1st Hellingly Scout Group
Associations, Charitable activitiesScouting activities, in accordance with the Policy Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association
Charities Of John Ansell
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion1. Annual prescribed donations to nominated charities & organisations. 2. Provision & maintenance of chapel premises for use by the United Reformed Churches in nominated villages in Suffolk. 3. Educational grants to students who reside/or whose parents reside in Hadleigh, Suffolk.
The British Antique Dealers' Association Limited Cultural And Educational Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, HeritagePROMOTION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION OF THE HISTORY AND DESIGN OF ANTIQUES AND OTHER WORKS OF ART AND TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES REQUIRED IN RESTORING AND CONSERVING ANTIQUES AND OTHER WORKS OF ART.
The St Dennis Band
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe objects of the charity are primarily to advance public education in brass band music, in particular by encouraging musical training and the giving of musical programmes in public.
The Spitfire Society
Charitable activitiesa) To advance the education of the public and conduct research into all matters relating to the Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire and the designer thereof, R.J.Mitchell, and to publish the useful results of such research.b) To advance education in the field of aeronautics, astronautics, and associated subjects.
The Huddersfield War Memorial Trust Fund
Charitable activities, HeritageMonitoring the state of the War Memorial in Greenhead Park and providing grants to charitable organisations in the Huddersfield area which provide for Ex Servicemen and for the Sick and Needy.
Nottingham Gordon Memorial Trust For Boys And Girls
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfare1. To promote education and assist persons under the age of 25 resident in Nottingham to pursue their education or training and may also provide grants for clothing, tools, instruments, or books and may include overseas travel to pursue education.2. To provide grants for persons under the age of 25 resident in Nottingham to relieve conditions of need, hardship or distress.
1st Bourne End Scout Group
Animals, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportThe 1st Bourne End Scout Group is organised into two Scout, two Cub and two Beaver group, each run by volunteer warranted leaders who meet weekly for planned scouting activities. An Executive Committee is elected annually by the parents and has overall responsibility for the objectives, policies and organisation of the group. These follow the Policy organisation and Rules of the Scout Association.
The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationAwarding grants to schools and groups for educational and cultural activities in Shepshed, Leics.
The Spanish And Portuguese Jews' Childrens Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionTo provide maintenance and education grants to Sephardi children and educational establishments
The Handsworth Charity
Charitable activitiesThe charity provides grants to needy people in the ancient parish of Handsworth.
Staffordshire Masonic Charitable Association
Associations, Charitable activitiesMakes grants to individualsMakes grants to small local organisations
The Edith Maud Ellis 1985 Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionTo give small grants to a broad range of Quaker & other UK registered charities or Non-Governmental organisations.
Elmbridge Community Link
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo promote the relief of all persons with a learning disability within the area of Elmbridge Borough Council
The Streams In The Desert Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingThe main activities currently are the payment of grants to two Israel-registered non-profit organisations, of which one is for the purpose of providing housing for elderly people who need financial assistance, and the other provides help for Holocaust Survivors and other people in need.
Leeds Diocese Charitable Society Trust
Charitable activities, ProfessionsThe object of the charity is to apply the clear income in relieving the need among clergy, deaconesses and licensed lay workers who are resident in or have served in the Diocese of Leeds and among persons who are dependent relatives of any members of the clergy by making grants of money.
Gibraltar Naval Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Gibraltar Naval Trust awards grants to provide maximum benefit to the welfare of uniformed service personnel - and their dependent family members - while they are serving under the Command of Commander British Forces Gibraltar.
The Cornwell Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesGrant making charity
Holliday Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, HealthThe Trustees administer the charity in accordance with the objectives of the trust deed. The Trustees make grants to registered charities. There is a separate Cancer Fund within the charity the income of which is used to support charities involved in any major way with cancer treatment, research or relief.
The Malling Memorial Institute
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThrough rental income from our building, the Malling Memorial Institute makes grants to individuals or projects working with children and young people in the West Malling area. Grants must support their intellectual, emotional or physical improvement and recreation, and/or the propagation amongst them of the principles of the Christian faith as expressed by the Church of England.
Friends Of St Mary's School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe charity is the parent-teacher association for St Mary's Church of England primary school. It makes grants to organisations to buy resources to enhance the children's school activities.
The Sevenoaks Players
Arts, Charitable activitiesTHE PRINCIPAL OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY ARE TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS BY THE PRODUCTION OF PUBLIC STAGE PLAYS AND OPERATIC PERFORMANCES. IN THE LAST YEAR WE PRODUCED TWO MAJOR PRODUCTIONS AT THE STAG THEATRE IN SEVENOAKS AND TWO ONE ACT PLAY TO THREE DRAMA FESTIVALS.
Gerald Leigh Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesGeneral charitable purposes. Grants to institutions.
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.