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 Alfred Haines Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesMaking grants - principally in and around Birmingham.For more information please refer to the Financial Statements.A list of exclusions is provided on page 2 of the Trustees' Report and an analysis of grants on page 9.
The Devonshire Collection Of Period Costume
Charitable activities, HeritageThe object is to advance the education of the public by collecting,preserving and exhibiting collections of period costumes and accessories connected therewith and to establish and maintain a public museum or place for storing.The main activities in relation to these objects are designing and mounting an annual exhibition and continuing the collection and care of the said objects.
West's Educational
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Charity operates in the Parishes of Chalgrave and Hockliffe in the County of Bedfordshire. It derives its income from investments and pays grants to young people under the age of 25 years. These grants are for educational purposes.
The Trull Parish Lands Community Fund
Charitable activities, EducationGiving grants to Trull School, Trull Church and relief for those in need in the Parish of Trull and part Comeytrowe.
The Dedham Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesGrants to young people for educational purposes
The Liverpool And District Free Church Federal Council
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionGrants to support Ministers and students in recognised ministerial training. Grants for projects which enable outreach and mission, especially to children and young people.Grants to enable individuals, particularly young adults, to access practical training and discipleship which equips them for Christian service.Purchases Bibles for children and young people.
The George Street Trust For Milland And Rake
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareMaking grants to relieve need, hardship or distress;to further the religious and charitable work of the Church of England and applying surplus income thereafter for charitable purposes benefiting the inhabitants of the area of benefit. The area of benefit is the Civil Parishes of Liss, Milland and Rogate and the Ecclesiastical Parishes of St Luke's Milland and St Luke's Lynch with Iping Marsh.
Trevilson Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesGRANTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY, TO YOUNG PEOPLE THAT RESIDE IN THE PARISH OF ST.NEWLYN EAST UNDER THE AGE OF 25 YEARS. ALSO GRANTS TO LOCAL VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS IN THE PARISH OF ST.NEWLYN EAST, CONSISTING OF YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 25 YEARS, FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY.
The South Warwickshire Welfare Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HousingMakes grants for sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm to persons in need living in Warwick district or Southam rural area, by paying for items, services or facilities not available from others, including holidays, cooker, carpet, white goods, home aids etc or a contribution. Applications in a special form must be supported by an authorised agency ie Social Services, Health Authority
Godalming Performing Arts Festival
Arts, Charitable activitiesTo advance the education of the public in the arts, particularly music, speech, drama and dance. A festival of music speech and dance is held in Feb/March each year in Godalming.
Chapel Green Advice Centre
Charitable activities, ReligionProviding free and confidential information,advice and guidance,benefiting the community of Chapelgreen in the City of Sheffield and adjoining areas. Organise and undertake relevant research work.Work with relevant institutions and organisations to secure the widest range of services that best matches the needs of its client population,obtain monies through grants and donations.
The Micropalaeontological Society
Arts, Charitable activitiesThe advancement of the education of the public in the study of Micropalaeontology through research, publications and meetings (both national and international) and maintaining a Directory of Micropalaeontologists.
The Mosse Charitable Settlement
Charitable activitiesMakes charitable grants. Makes charitable loans where these may attract matching funds, other grants etc.
The Phoenix Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, HealthGrants are made to local organisations in Cirencester & District, as it sees fit. The Trust also makes one-off grants to individuals within Cirencester & District who are in need as indicated by their GP or other qualified health professional.
The Craig Charity For Children
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social careActivities for the benefit of sick and or disabled children by the provision of financial assistance to individuals, including holidays for themselves and their families. To Provide advocacy/information and emotional support to children and their families and or to support the charitable work of similar institution
Stockton-On-Tees U3a
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education1. To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in Stockton-on-Tees and its surrounding locality.
Higham Ferrers United Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingOwn and manage 6 almshouses and benefits elderly local people through providing accomodation via the almshouses and making grants
Tarring Reading Room Trust
Charitable activitiesMakes grants to Individuals and groups for educational purposes resident within one mile of the Tarring Reading Room.
Vera Kaye Rollit Charitable Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity makes grants to other charitable organisations to be applied for such charitable purposes for the welfare of animals in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire as the trustees should in their absolute discretion think fit.
Warwickshire Miners' Welfare Trust Fund Scheme
Charitable activities, Professions, Social welfareThe trust makes grants to those who work in, or have worked in, the coal mining industry and are suffering hardship, it also supports organisations in coalfield areas/communities
The Brother Jonathan Trust For Children's Holidays
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Social welfareMaking grants to other charitable organisations who organise holidays for children and young persons under the age of 25 who by reasons of their social or economic circumstances would benefit from a holiday and occasionally making grants to individuals recommended by social services or schools for the same purpose.Cut off application date February each year for grants in May. Email preferred.
Salt And Light Charitable Settlement
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe charity makes donations to churches and Christian organisations. In addition it makes payments for the relief of poverty and support of Christian workers.
The Leeds Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts; and for the general purposes of such charitable bodies or for such other purpose as shall be exclusively charitable as the Committe may from time to time decide.
Christian Science Society, Exeter
Charitable activities, ResearchReligious activitiesProvides Church Services and Sunday SchoolOperates a Christian Science Reading RoomMakes occasional grants to Christian Science organisations
Springfields Employees Medical Research And Charity Trust Fund
Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance the education of the public by promoting research in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, in the field of medicine, the results of such research being disseminated for the benefit of the public in the area of benefit. To assist or promote any charitable organisation or charitable purpose in the area of benefit.
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.