Charities In Scotland
Discover 6,574 charities in Scotland. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Wikimedia UK
EducationWMUK exists to help collect, develop and distribute freely licensed knowledge (and other educational, cultural and historic material). We do this by bringing the Wikimedia community in the UK together, and by building links with UK-based cultural institutions, universities, charities and other bodies, and with overseas bodies within the Wikimedia Movement.
Woodcraft Folk
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare, SocietyEstablished in 1925 now throughout the UK, running co-educational groups of children and young people. Aims to build a sustainable world, on rights, equality, friendship, peace & co-operation. Tries to educate and empower children and young people to be able to participate in society, improving their lives and others through active citizenship, whilst supporting and training adult volunteers.
The Almshouse Association
Heritage, HousingPromotion of the establishment, continuation, efficiency and effectiveness of almshouse foundations, and to promote the provision, improvement, upkeep and maintenance of almshouses, and associated services and facilities.
Arthritis Action
HealthFounded in 1942, Arthritis Action is a UK charity helping people with arthritis to live a more active life with less pain. The Charity offers a holistic self-management approach to people living with all forms of arthritis, comprised of healthy eating and nutritional consultations, education and support groups, self-management events, and access to physical therapies across the UK.
History Of Parliament Trust
HeritageScholarly and historical research on the parliament of the United Kingdom and its predecessors, and the members, of those bodies; on parliamentary constituencies and elections, and on parliamentary politics and institutions in general, and disseminating and interpreting the results of this research, and encouraging similar research by others, and other related scholarly activities.
The Police Children's Charity
Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfareTHE RELIEF OF THOSE IS NEED BY REASON OF ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 25 WHERE A PARENT WHO IS, OR WAS, A SERVING OFFICER, HAS DIED OR HAS BECOME INCAPACITATED IN SOME WAY THAT AFFECTS EARNING CAPABILITY.
Prudential Staff Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe objective of the Trust is the relief in cases of need, hardship or distress of persons who are either pensioners or past or present full time or part time employees or their dependants of Prudential Plc or of companies whose ultimate parent company is Prudential Plc.
The Society Of Occupational Medicine
The SOM is the largest and oldest nationally recognised professional organization of individuals with an interest in health and work. Through its collective voice, SOM advances knowledge, and increases awareness to influence the future of occupational health and the health of people in or returning to work.SOM membership is for anyone working in occupational health and related disciplines.
Lloyds Bank Foundation For The Channel Islands
The Lloyds TSB Foundation for the Channel Islands is established to do anything which is a charitable purpose according to the laws of England and Wales from time to time principally in, but not limited to, the Channel Islands.
The Firebird Foundation
Charitable activitiesGrant making foundation
Gurunanak
To assist recognised charities, religious projects and needy individuals
University Jewish Chaplaincy
Education, ReligionUJC is an independent charity that exists solely to provide all Jewish students across the UK with chaplains. These carefully selected husband and wife teams are available 24/7 to offer practical, welfare, spiritual, educational support, guidance and encouragement to all Jewish students irrespective of background and affiliation. Whatever your need our chaplains are there for you.
Streetsmart-Action For The Homeless
HousingThe Trust arranges primarily but not exclusively for restaurants to ask their customers in the months of November and December to provide a voluntary ?1 (one pound) per table contribution. This has been extended to Hotels asking customers for ?1(one pound) per stay contribution
Moto Foundation
Charitable activitiesMoto Foundation is the charitable arm of Moto Hospitality Limited, the UK's largest provider of motorway service areas. It is a grant making charity that focuses on making a difference to the 58 local communities that Moto are part of.
The Printing Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingWe have been supporting people who work or have worked in printing, packaging and publishing since 1827. Our charitable aims include promoting independence, protecting dignity and furthering skills. We meet our aims through providing financial, emotional and practical support, including a free 24/7 helpline, and working with industry partners to champion the sector's emerging talent.
The Burdett Trust For Nursing
Charitable activities, Health, ProfessionsGrant Making Charity
Congregation Of Our Lady Of The Missions CIO
Beneficiary groupSUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH ADVANCE THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK FOR THE TIME BEING CARRIED ON BY OR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CONGREGATION AS THE TRUSTEES WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PROVINCE LEADER SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT
Council Of Deans Of Health
Education, Health, ProfessionsThe Council of Deans of Health represents the UK's university faculties engaged in education and research for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals.
The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, ResearchThe objects of the Company are the advancement of all matters concerning the mental health and development of children, young people and their families by promoting and disseminating scientific research and scholarship, and their implications for the evidence-base of multi-disciplinary clinical practice.
The Focolare Trust
Economic and community developmentThe Focolare Movement works towards establishing unity at all levels and all its activities are directed towards this end - the fulfilment of the words of the gospel:" May they all be one".It is also commited to fostering an ever greater equality among peoples and nations. To this end each year it gives a considerable contribution to its members in the developing world and to other projects.
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj
ReligionShree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj is a socio-religious Hindu charitable organisation dedicated to advancing education through the provision of teaching services, buildings, facilities and grants; and advancing the Hindu faith based on the original teachings and principles of Lord Shree Swaminarayan. It seeks to operate worldwide.
Roman Catholic Purposes In Connection With The Congregation Of The Most Holy Redeemer
Arts, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, ReligionSummarised in Trust Deed''The Charitable purposes which advance religious and other charitable work for the time being carriedon by orunder the direction of the Society as the Trustees with the approval of the Superior shall from time to time think fit''. Current activities:Care Parish/Communities,Retreat Centre,Missions,Homeless Centre,Prison/Hospital Chapl., Publish/distr. Christian literature
Endometriosis UK
Beneficiary group, ResearchThe principal objectives and activities of the Society are:--+? to provide services to women for the relief of endometriosis,--+? to advance the education of the general public and health professionals regarding endometriosis --+? to promote research into the disease
Bt Benevolent Fund
Social welfareThe object of the charity, as set out in its constitution, is the relief of financial hardship among BT employees past and present and their dependants and this is the principle activity.
School Food Matters
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationSchool Food Matters exists to teach children about food and to improve children's access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully-funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.