Charitable activities Charities
Discover 5,768 Charitable activities charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Samuel James Woodall Will Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionTo provide grants to assist the training of candidates for the Methodist Ministry.
Norfolk And Norwich Archaeological Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageThe society provides lectures, excursions, visits, walks and study days, which are open to the public. There is also a library which is open to members and others by appointment, and a journal, which is distributed to members and libraries. The society also offers research grants and book grants to students of archaeology or history, and grant assistance for archaeological projects.
Elizabeth Allen Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationEducational grants to (a) voluntary aided schools and (b) any such school in the area of benefit; (c) individuals under 25 years who are resident, attend college or further education, or are employed in the area of benefit and are in need of financial assistance for educational or preparation for entry into employment purposes. Grants are not available towards private school fees.
Chain
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentUndertaking voluntary work and related activities for the benefit of people who are elderly, sick or disabled or who are otherwise in need within the Town and Rural District of Hungerford.To offer advice and guidance to people willing to undertake voluntary service. Assist them in the provision of voluntary work putting them in touch with individual/statutory organisations seeking helpers.
Newbury And District Beekeepers Association
Charitable activities, Education, Environment, ResearchPromote and develop beekeeping as a enjoyable and beneficial activityProvide an information service to the public in matters of beekeeping and swarm collectionVisit schools and provide educational input on apiculture for the science curriculum"Liaise with national beekeeping authorities in matters of good beekeeping practice, disease control and the environment
The Rotary Club Of Kendal Charitable Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo provide funds for the relief of poverty and distress to individuals or organisations approved by the Council of the Rotary Club of Kendal and to provide funds for the advancement of education.
North East Chinese Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Saving of lives-Culture training & events - Teach Mandarin, interpretation services for authorities such as police, MSPCC, Age Concern - help to promote community & Chinatown. - Provide advocacy/ advice/ information to those whose english is not their first language/ elderly/ old people children/ young people.
Society Of Friends Of Selsey Medical Centre
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, ReligionTo raise Funds for the relief of sickness and preservation and protection of health of all persons attending the Selsey Medical Centre, by the provision of facilities and equipment and amenities beneficial to such persons.Raise Funds via activities, subscriptions from members, donations and collection boxes.Provide funds for the Medical Centre to spend following the approval of the Trustee
The Cecil Charity
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionTo award scholarships or grants to beneficiaries under the age of 25 living within a ten mile radius of the Lytchett Matravers Parish Church, attending educational establishments
Chelmsford Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationAn educational trust that awards grants to individuals to assist with education or training such as books, fees, tools or equipment to help them achieve employment or professional qualification. Applicants must live (and have had 5 years residence) in Chelmsford Borough or former Chelmsford Rural District or have been a student at a school or equivalent in these areas.
The Winifred Gandine-Stanton Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionSupport of National and Seven Principle Spiritualism, in line with the trusts objects by supporting Churches, Spiritualist education and training programmes throughout the country. Also gives assistance and makes donations to Spiritualists who are in benevolent and financial need.
The Great Eastern Railway Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe principal object of the Great Eastern Railway Society is to promote the advancement of public education and knowledge of the Great Eastern Railway, its predecessors, successors and associated railway companies by historical research and study.
Prospects (kensington) LTD
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareEducation and training for disadvantaged people leading to employment Education includes Supplementary School, Structured educational Internet Activities. Advocacy, and advice. Computer Courses from basic to advanced skills. Supporting people into employment.
Kermaville Limited
Charitable activitiesMaking grants to those institutions falling within the charity's objects
The Roman Research Trust
Charitable activitiesThe Charity makes grants towards research, education and publication in the study of Roman Britain.
Clarke Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, EducationThe objects of the charity are to make grants for educational purposes to schools, other organisations and individuals in the Parishes of Stratfield Mortimer, Mortimer West End and Wokefield.
Herne Bay Little Theatre
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe principal object of the charity is to advance the education of the public by promoting, understanding and appreciation of the arts and of Opera and Drama in all their aspects.
The Bosbury Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationThe charity gives grants to young people to assist with the cost of higher education. It can only help people who have lived in the parish of Bosbury for at least 3 years.
The Philip Oppenheimer Foundation
Charitable activitiesMakes grants to other charities / voluntary bodies
George Fulford And Ann Burrard
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationSupport of the national schools in the parish of Lymington for the education of children and young people through education, training and by making grants to organisations.
35th Huddersfield (lepton Methodist) Scout Group (tl/2326)
Associations, Charitable activitiesAll activities according to the Policy and Organisation of the Scout Association. The Scout Group works in Calderdale and Kirklees
The Chailey Charitable Settlement
Charitable activitiesThe main objective of the charity is to provide funds to other charities so that they can carry out their charitable objectives.
The Edith Evelyn Wali Mohammad Memorial Fund
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchThe WMT gives grants to deserving students from Pakistan at Universities in the UK who are in need of funds to complete their course of study. The grants are restricted to science, medicine and technology.
Edward Bibby Fund
Charitable activitiesEstablished to make grants for charitable purposes.
Chorley And South Ribble Shopmobility
Charitable activities, Social welfareWe provide wheelchairs/Electric scooters to enable people with mobility problems to get around the local shops and services.
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.