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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.

Duncan Norman Trust Fund

Charitable activities

Established to make grants for charitable purposes.

Latest Income: £32,691
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Dorothy L Sayers Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage

PROMOTES PERFORMANCE & PUBLICATION OF SAYERS WORKS; MAINTAINS AN ARCHIVE FOR INFORMATION AND EDUCATION; COLLABORATES WITH DOROTHY L SAYERS CENTRE IN WITHAM AND WADE CENTER, WHEATON USA; AWARDS GRANTS TO YOUNG MUSICIAN, BELLRINGER, ACTOR, ROH APPRENTICE, AND RELEVANT OTHERS AS THEY ARISE. MEETINGS HELD IN UK, IN PERSON & BY ZOOM, SOMETIMES ALSO IN USA & EUROPE.

Latest Income: £32,638
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Excel Fund

Charitable activities

Provision of grants to individuals and organisations

Latest Income: £32,614
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Tsung Tsin Association (uk) Limited

Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, Social welfare

(1) the promotion of any charitable purpose for the relief and settlement of members of the Ha Ka dialect speaking Chinese community in the United Kingdom and particularly those members of the community who are infirmed and poor; and (2) the advancement of the education of the public in their unique history, literature, customs and traditions of the Ha Ka speaking Chinese community.

Latest Income: £32,600
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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Lukes Lane Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure

Lukes Lane Community Association is open seven days a week and provides a wide range of activities including, Education / Training, Sport / recreation activities,In Addition, we also provide opportunities for Children / Young people and the General public which include advocacy / advice and information services for the community.

Latest Income: £32,516
Areas of Operation: South Tyneside
Status: Registered
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Plymouth Symphony Orchestra

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The promotion, development and maintenance of public education in, and the appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and by such other ways as the Orchestra, through its Committee, shall determine from time to time.

Latest Income: £32,470
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Alexandra Trust

Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfare

The charity gives grants to other charities or voluntary organisations to help to relieve the effects of poverty and homelessness. We do not give grants to individuals.

Latest Income: £32,457
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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London Quaker Service Trust

Charitable activities, Leisure, Religion

MAKE GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS and ACTIVITIES CLOSELY IN SYMPATHY OR RUN BY THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS), PARTICULARLY THOSE WHICH BENEFIT PEOPLE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL/ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE A NEED OF EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND WHERE THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND DEVELOP MENTAL PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES

Latest Income: £32,439
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Gosport Living History Society

Charitable activities, Heritage

To advance public education in 17th Century and lifestyle by presenting re-enactments in 17th Century style buildings @ Little Woodham, Grange Farm, Barrington Close Howe Road Gosport, Hants P.O.13 8NZ.. Also and in respect of other periods and venues as decided by the Gosport Living History Society.

Latest Income: £32,365
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Congregational Federation (north West Area)

Charitable activities

The Charity makes loans and grants to Congregational Churches in the NW England and any other good causes who may apply to the charity for the advancement of the Christian Faith in partnership with those Churches

Latest Income: £32,284
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Garth Trust

Charitable activities, Education

Make grants to specific church linked organisations inc school, charities etc for general charitable purposes

Latest Income: £32,256
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Baptist Housing Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Religion

Provides grants for amenities to housing schemes belonging to English Churches Housing Group or for Baptist ministers or missionaries and their widows or widowers living in residential accommodation provided by a charitable organisation connected with the Baptist Union of Great Britain or with BMS World Mission

Latest Income: £32,248
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Manifold Valley Agricultural Society

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

Fostering competition and fellowship within the rural community of the parishes bounding the course of the River Manifold through an annual show. Awarding a bursary to students from the area. Making grants to other charities serving the area.

Latest Income: £32,242
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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The Misselbrook Trust

Charitable activities

The Misselbrook Trust is a grant making charity which relies solely on funds invested for it's income. Grants for general use and for the benefit of individuals are made to charities and organisations, particularly those having a material affect within Hampshire.

Latest Income: £32,095
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Evans Charity

Charitable activities, Social welfare

MANAGE AND LET LANDS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION TO ENABLE GRANTS TO BE MADE TO ANY CHARITY FOR THE RELIEF OF POOR PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE ANCIENT PARISH OF HEXHAM (AS CONSTITUTED IN 1855), RELIEF OF PEOPLE IN NEED AND FOR ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING FOR PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 25 RESIDENT IN THE PARISHES OF HUMSHAUGH AND SIMONBURN OR ANY OTHER CHARITABLE OBJECT

Latest Income: £32,080
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust

Charitable activities, Saving of lives

The preservation repair maintenance improvement upkeep and reconstruction of Churches in the County of Cambridge and or monuments fittings fixtures stained glass furniture ornamments and chattels in such Churches. The Trust's predominant activity is the award of loans and grants to churches to assist with the cost of works falling within the foregoing description.

Latest Income: £32,079
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Music In Lyddington

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The presentation of public concerts, recitals, masterclasses and otherwise to promote public education in, enjoyment and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects.

Latest Income: £32,076
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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The Society Of Friends Of The Fleet Air Arm Museum

Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion

The education of the public by promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Fleet Air Arm Museum through the activities of a group of Members.

Latest Income: £32,024
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Rochester Choral Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by:a) providing opportunities for members of the Medway and local communities to enjoy choral music through participation and involvementb) the performance of public concerts and recitals and by such other means as the Society through its Committee shall determine

Latest Income: £31,952
Areas of Operation: Medway
Status: Registered
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Henry Smith Horley Charity

Charitable activities, Social welfare

TO PROVIDE MONETARY GRANTS TO PEOPLE LIVING WITHIN THE ANCIENT PARISH OF HORLEY WHO ARE FACING POVERTY AS A RESULT OF THEIR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS HAVING SIMILAR OBJECTS TO THOSE OF THE HENRY SMITH HORLEY CHARITY AND WORKING WITHIN THE ANCIENT PARISH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.Revised 27 August 2024

Latest Income: £31,864
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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1st Carlton Colville Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

We provide a safe environment where young people can develop to the best of their own potential, under the guidance of adults who have been approved by the Scout Association and work within the Association's rules and policies. A strict child protection policy exists. All leaders have received a CRB check.Our motto is Do your best.

Latest Income: £31,863
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The David Chaudhary Ministries Fund

Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfare

The activities of the Charity are detailed in the review of activities and achievements in page 2 of the Financial Statements, and include Christian ministries and the relief of poverty. It only makes grants to persons known to the Trustees, and does not make unsolicited grants.

Latest Income: £31,862
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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National Federation Of The Blind Of The United Kingdom

Charitable activities, Health

The federation, through its blind and partially sighted membership, seeks to promote a better quality of life for all visually impaired people through local activities at branch level and nationally through campaigning.

Latest Income: £31,819
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Lilford District Scout Council

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

Lilford District Scout Council operates within the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. It encompasses 11 Scout Groups and 5 ESUs within the District covering Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer and Network scouts. Total head count for the District is 745 including 622 young people (age range 5-18) and 123 leaders and helpers including District Administration.

Latest Income: £31,801
Areas of Operation: Wigan
Status: Registered
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West Sussex Philharmonic Choir

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The objects of the Charity shall be to provide, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects and by any means the Trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public events.

Latest Income: £31,783
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
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.