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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.

College For Higher Rabbinical Studies

Charitable activities, Education, Religion

Providing facilities to study Jewish law and ethics and making study grants to mature students at Tchabe Kollel.

Latest Income: £3,576,876
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Trust For Welsh Archaeology

Charitable activities, Heritage

The principal activity of the company during the year was the education of the public in archaeology through the provision of archaeological services.

Latest Income: £3,524,011
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfare

Independent living support, accessible transport services, supported employment training, training and personal development, personalcare support, community development, disabled & inclusive children's services, NVQ centre, welfare benefit/rights support, advocacy, integrated provision for deaf people (adults & young people), equipment service, dial-a-wheelchair, volunteering (all abilities).

Latest Income: £3,520,354
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust

Charitable activities, Religion

We are a grant-making Quaker trust which supports people who address the root causes of conflict and injustice.

Latest Income: £3,508,742
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Whitechapel Gallery

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage

The Charitable organisation main objectives are:The provision and maintenance of an art gallery for exhibition to the public of modern and historical fine art; modern and historical design and applied art; and work done by school children and local communities.Promoting and encouraging the education of the public in the arts both in the Gallery and elsewhere.

Latest Income: £3,492,524
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust

Charitable activities

Generating income from property and other investments in order to make grants to various registered charities including but not exclusively in the fields of medicine, education and welfare.

Latest Income: £3,479,200
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Wyggestons And Trinity Almshouses

Charitable activities, Education, Health, Housing, Social care

Almshouses in the West end area of the city of Leicester for people over the age of 60 years.Residential Care Home with 26 single en suite rooms.Annual grant to the Wyggeston School Foundation.Grants to individuals paid through Leicester Charity Link.Provision of property for housing homeless people managed via an external agency

Latest Income: £3,477,910
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Shumei Eiko Limited

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education

The principal objects and activities of the charity, as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association,are to advance the education of young persons and mature students and in particular,but without prejudice to,persons of Japanese origin and to advance the education of the public in all aspects of Japanese culture.

Latest Income: £3,470,000
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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John Ellerman Foundation

Charitable activities

John Ellerman Foundation is a general grantmaking trust distributing over ?4 million each year. The Foundation aims to support national charities working in the following three categories: Arts, Environment and Welfare.

Latest Income: £3,431,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Impact Initiatives

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing

Impact initiatives operates a range of user-focussed services which help maintain and develop independence, promote learning and support improved health and quality of life. Areas of work include services for children and young people, older people, advocacy, vocational support and supported housing for young women.

Latest Income: £3,421,557
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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The Sports Council Trust Company

Charitable activities, Leisure

Helping members of the public play more sport and enjoy the benefits physical activity generates by giving them access to high quality sports facilities - the National Sports Centres and Rowing Lake makes a direct connection between grassroots and elite sport, supporting both. The Charity also awards grants to organisations that provide sporting opportunities for individuals.

Latest Income: £3,411,773
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Zurich Community Trust (uk) Limited

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfare

We provide support to disadvantaged people to improve their quality of life. Major programmes are selected and not open to application, a regional grant programme provides smaller grants to local charities. Full details are available on www.zct.org.uk.

Latest Income: £3,403,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Association Of Directors Of Adult Social Services

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfare

To promote the education of the public in matters of social policy, social organisation and social problems.To promote the relief of poverty.To promote the relief of those needing care, support or safeguarding and the preservation and protection of physical and mental health for the benefit of the publicTo promote the preservation of family life for the benefit of the public

Latest Income: £3,348,385
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Architectural Heritage Fund

Charitable activities, Heritage

To promote the permanent preservation for the benefit of the public, buildings monuments or other edifices or structures in the UK. To protect and conserve the character and heritage of the cities towns and villages in and around which such buildings monuments or other edifices of structures exist. To advance public education of and interest in the conservation of the UK's built heritage.

Latest Income: £3,329,213
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Greater Manchester Centre For Voluntary Organisation

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Social welfare

GMCVO works to increase economic and social inclusion in Greater Manchester through effective collaborations and supporting other organisations to achieve their goals. We support voluntary organisations and social enterprises to understand the operating environment, to gain social investment and we test new approaches. We provide investment and are a lead body for networks & partnership projects.

Latest Income: £3,324,605
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Clydpride Limited

Charitable activities

Makes grants to organisations and to needy persons.

Latest Income: £3,288,668
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Scottish Hospital Of The Foundation Of King Charles The Second (royal Scottish Corporation)

Charitable activities, Health, Housing

The provision of grants, allowances, housing and general advice and support

Latest Income: £3,235,841
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Royal Society Of Biology

Charitable activities, Research

The Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.

Latest Income: £3,191,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Buttle UK

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Social welfare

We support children who are seriously affected by financial hardship by providing grants for tailored groups to help individual families and young people overcome specific issues they face:-essential items, eg beds, cookers etc-school fees where home circumstances are seriously affecting development,We also commission research and undertake projects based on insights from our grant giving

Latest Income: £3,190,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Jle

Associations, Charitable activities, Religion

To provide education and training for young Jewish people.To provide funds for students.

Latest Income: £3,178,314
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Itzchok Meyer Cymerman Trust Limited

Charitable activities

The charity makes grants to institutions and other charities both in England and abroad

Latest Income: £3,163,074
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Leeds Citizens Advice Bureau

Charitable activities

Leeds CAB provides advice and information services to people living or working in the Leeds Metropolitan District and surrounding areas.

Latest Income: £3,139,983
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Bnois Jerusalem Schools

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Religion

Trust Deed constitutes Bnois Jerusalem School, and its objects are to provide education for girls on the Orthodox Jewish Community.The policy of The Bnois Jerusalem School continues to be to derive its income from donations from various institutions and grants from The Learning Trust.

Latest Income: £3,122,580
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Mothers' Union

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Saving of lives

THE MOTHERS' UNION DELIVERS ITS CORE OBJECTIVES TO SUPPORT FAMILY LIFE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPEMENT,TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING,PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP,CAMPAIGNING,EMERGENCY RELIEF TO THOSE WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS MET WITH ADVERSITY,MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES - TO FACILITATE THE CHARITY'S WORK WITHIN COMMUNITIES WHERE THERE IS A MOTHERS' UNION PRESENCE.

Latest Income: £3,121,538
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Scarborough Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Charitable activities

To advance the education of the public in all aspects of dramatic art including , drama,opera,dance, music and film.The development of public appreciation of such art by the provision of a theatre and the presentation of public performancesTo further the social and cultural welfare of the community of scarborough , its neighbourhood and visitors.

Latest Income: £3,101,197
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
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.