Charitable activities Charities
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Dudley Canal Trust (trips) Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageThe principal activity of the charity is the advancement of public education in the history, economy, geology and other features of the Dudley Canal Tunnel and Inland Waterways. In furtherance of the objectives the charity operates passenger vessels through the Dudley Canal Tunnel and on other canals in the region.
Northumberland And Newcastle Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageReviewing local planning proposals and submitting views. Attending consultation meetings and public hearings where appropriate.Presenting slide shows to interested parties.Arranging visits to places of historical and/or environmental interest.Publishing a quarterly journal "City and County"Campaigning as deemed necessary to protect landscape and heritage
Council For British Archaeology - Wessex Region
Charitable activities, HeritageThe group is established to pursue the following objects in the counties of Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and the Channel Islands: To advance the study and practice of archaeology; To promote the education of the public in such archaeology; To conduct and/or communicate the results of relevant research; To advance public understanding and care of the historic environment.
The Australian Musical Foundation In London
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe charity makes grants to young Australian musicians to support their studies and career development.
The Society Of Mary
Charitable activitiesReligious activitiesMakes grants to individuals and groups in respect of these activities and in furtherance of the charitable objects
The Mold Community Hospital League Of Friends
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Healthst davids day tea for patients. strawberry tea for general public to raise funds.bi-monthley raffles in the hospital. coffee morning events in daniel owen centre in mold two/three times per year. encouring general public to donate via collection boxes at various shops in mold.
Swindon Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objects of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society, through the Committee, shall determine.
Chatwin Trust
Charitable activitiesGrant making
Christians In Overseas Service Trust CIO
Charitable activities, Education, HealthWe give grants to those going overseas to help in a voluntary capacity in schools, churches and hospitals. The applicant must pay for their travel themselves and not receive any renumeration for the work they will undertake.
The Bellinger Donnay Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesGrant making
East Markham Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingThe charity was set up specifically to help people of limited means who live in East Markham, by making grants to individuals and by providing accommodation. This consists of three one-bedroomed bungalows suitable for older people, and a two bedroomed house, suitable as a starter home for a young family.
15th Airedale (st Oswald's) Scout Group Guiseley, Leeds
Associations, Charitable activitiesTo operate in accordance with the Policy, Organisation & Rules of the Scout Association
Keith And Susan Rawlings Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureProviding donations and grants to humanitarian and sporting charities. Grants in favour of older and younger people.
Hangleton Band
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe object of the Band is to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in particular brass band music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Band through its Committee shall determine from time to time.
Chesham Sick Poor Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareBeneficiaries should live in the Chesham area, have low income and experience ill health or disability, individually or within the family. Grants are awarded through third party referrals from local agencies e.g. Citizens Advice, Social Services, Childrens Centres. We help vulnerable clients with a wide range of urgent essential needs and provide most requests within 24 hours.
The Brading Town Trust
Charitable activitiesAssist local organisations by giving grants where necessary. Upkeep of buildings and land for use of local people. Provide facilities for local people and organisations to function occasional grants for the relief of suffering world with ie Tsunami relief etc.
Paddington Charitable Estates Educational Fund
Charitable activities, EducationThe charity provides support for people under the age of 25 who are living in Paddington and who are in need of financial assistance to enable them to persue their education. The charity also makes annual grants to voluntary-aided schools in Paddington for repairs or physical alterations.
The Herbert Lane Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo encourage high standards of town and country planning and architecture. To stimulate public interest in the beauty & character of historic towns and villages. To unite local Amenity Societies and Parish & Town Councils in an effort to secure the features of historic and public interest. To advance the education of the public in the better understanding of social & economic changes.
The Muil Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesGrant making trust.
Alveley Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareMaintenance of property owned by the Charity.Making Grants within the defined area to reduce need, hardship or distress or paying for items services or facilities to reduce such need
Whitstable Improvement Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageTo promote for the public benefit the preservation, protection, development and improvement of buildings, land & features of particular beauty or historical architectural or public interest in or around Whitstable. To promote the education of the public in the geography, natural history & architecture and in particular of young people in environmental studies in Whitstable.
Berwick Upon Tweed Freemen's Committee - 1926 Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesIssuing grants to the elderly
The Society Of St Nicholas
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionThe Society represents the parents of Roman Catholic boys at Eton College and supports the Roman Catholic Chaplain and Master in Charge of Catholics in the performance of their roles. The Society supports various charities, lectures and activities and provides grants to pupils going on pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Order of Malta Volunteers.
Rotary Club Of Newton-Le-Willows Trust Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Social welfareRelief of poverty in the world. Supporting local charitable organisations. Grants to individuals to support specific projects.
The Charitable Fund Of The Rotary Club Of Chichester Priory
Associations, Charitable activitiesThe raising of funds and the making of grants to a wide variety of charitable objects recommended by the Rotary Club of Chichester Priory.
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.