Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Umbrella bodies
Discover 101 Charity and VCS support charities that specialise in umbrella bodies. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Brighton And Hove Arts Council
Arts, Charity and VCS supportWe are an umbrella organisation for the Not-For-Profit Arts in and around Brighton and Hove. We publish a quarterly arts diary, which includes events listings and profiles of member organisations. The leaflets are distributed free to the public, mainly through libraries. We also promote member groups through drama competitions and visual arts exhibitions.
Lancashire Council Of Mosques
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, ReligionLCM is an umbrella organisation representing Mosques and religious teaching institutions in Lancashire. We serve the communities of Lancashire, working on issues of education, employment, health, crime and antisocial behaviour, media, quality assurance, young people and families. We seek to promote the awareness of the faith of Islam, fostering understanding and better community relations.
The Radyr And Morganstown (cardiff) Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Saving of livesFormed 1987, this is an umbrella organisation embracing other cultural & sporting organisations. It promotes a village Festival in May each year, raising awareness and finances and works closely with the Community Council in all matters including the administration of our local Community Hall, Neighbourhood Watch and Police PACT.
Upottery Playing Fields
Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWe operate in the village of Upottery in Devon as an umbrella organisation covering the two community recreation grounds; Glebe Park, including the football pitch, cricket pitch and tennis courts and Sandy's Lane including the multi use games area, childrens' playground, community field and orchard.
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportProviding support, information and advocacy for sufferers of CVS and their families as well as promoting awareness to the public and medical profession.
The Carrie Trust
Charity and VCS supportI support individuals and organisations who work in religious, philanthropic, or in the voluntary sector to improve the lives of others less fortunate
Cartmel Village Society
Charity and VCS support, EducationOne of the sponsors of Cartmel in Bloom Group . CVS aims to forge better links and relationships with local organisations and schools so that work is co-ordinated and not duplicated. Donations are given annually to worthy local projects that will benefit the village of Cartmel.
The Holbeach Drove And Whaplode Drove Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureUmbrella organisation providing facilities, open space, Playing Fields, Sports Facilities, Community Hall/Venue to local community.
Oxfordshire Local History Association
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageFosters and promotes the study and publication of local history in Oxfordshire. Publishes a regular news bulletin and an occasional journal and organises two study days a year. Acts as an umbrella organisation for parish and other local history groups. Makes occasional small grants to individuals and organisations to facilitate the study of Oxfordshire local history.
North East Jewish Community Services
Charity and VCS support, ReligionThe North East Jewish Community Services aims to offer assistance to those persons of the Jewish faith who reside in the North East of England. There is a community worker available who will assess need, liaise with both the statutory/voluntary sector of social services and ensure that a package of assistance is individually catered to.
5th Stone (st Michaels) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportscouting activities for children aged from 6years to 25 years under the umbrella organisation of the scout association.
The Walsham-Le-Willows Community Council
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentUmbrella organisation for village based community activities
Gloucestershire County Small-Bore Rifle And Pistol Association
Charity and VCS supportUmbrella organisation for Gloucestershire smallbore rifle and pistol and air rifle and air pistol and crossbow shooting clubs, representing their interests to our governing body the NSRA, promoting their activities in their communities, and organising competitions both between the clubs within the association and against teams from other regional associations.
Safety Groups UK
Charity and VCS supportUmbrella organisation covering all the local safety groups in the UK. Our mission is to promote health and safety by supporting a thriving national network of health and safety groups.
Bucks County Beekeepers Association
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentWe act as an umbrella organisation for the Beekeeping Associations in Buckinghamshire that are affiliated to the BBKA. We organise educational seminars for the benefit of Bee Keepers in the area. We organise County wide educational diploma courses for beekeepers. We are the go between the British Beekeepers Association and Beekeeping Associations in the County.
Peter Collins Activities Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportGrants to voluntary sector youth leaders for instructor training.
Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesProvide facilities for the community including, young children, elderly,disabled, racial and ethnic minorities, other charities and the general public and public bodies.The facilities are available from 0800 to 2300 hrs 7-days per week.The Village Hall acts as an umbrella organisation for other charities in providing the building for their activities.
Humber Playing Fields Association
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureWorking within the community and voluntary sector within the Humber area to assist organisations to improve, protect and procure recreation facilities
British Orchid Council
Arts, Charity and VCS supportBOC is an umbrella organisation for orchid growers, amateur and professional. It encourages the growing of orchids, trains and accredits orchid judges and organises and underwrites Congresses. It maintains a slide library and lecturers list for its members. Its website is a contact resource for anyone interested in growing orchids.
The Voluntary Action History Society
Charity and VCS support, HeritageVAHS exists to advance the historical understanding and analysis of voluntary action. We organise seminars and occasional conferences and have a membership of academics, practitioners and those interested in the subject.
British Association Of Comparative Law
Charity and VCS support, EducationThe UKNCCL acts as an umbrella organisation for comparative law research in the UK universities, organising academic seminars and postgraduate training.
Woodbridge And District Mencap
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRuns a Gateway Club on Tuesday evenings, fortnightly in school term-time for adults over 18 years in Woodbridge, Suffolk.Is an umbrella organisation for developing new groups in the Woodbridge district of Suffolk
International Theatre Exchange
Arts, Charity and VCS supportTHE INTERNATIONAL THEATRE EXCHANGE (ITE) is an umbrella organisation. It facilitates the exchange of information, knowledge and experience on international amateur theatre, international amateur theatre festivals and events relating to international amateur theatre between members and any amateur theatre organisation in England Scotland and Wales that seeks advice.
Cox Green Community Association
Associations, Charity and VCS supportUmbrella organisation for local groups with fund raising
Swansea Vale Railway Society
Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe preservation and restoration of heritage railway artefacts, especially those relating to the former railways of the lower Swansea valley and South West Wales. The society acts as an umbrella organisation for a variety of interest groups with similar aims and objectives to the Swansea Vale Railway Society.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many umbrella-bodies charity and vcs support charities are there in the UK?
There are 101 registered umbrella-bodies charity and vcs support charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the umbrella-bodies charity and vcs support charities by income?
The British Red Cross Society is the largest by latest reported annual income (£287.1m). 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 umbrella-bodies charity and vcs support charities?
Umbrella-bodies charity and vcs support charities reported a combined annual income of £1.9bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for umbrella-bodies charity and vcs support charities?
Across all umbrella-bodies charity and vcs support charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 82.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of umbrella-bodies charity and vcs support charities?
Umbrella-bodies charity and vcs support charities have an average annual income of £316k. 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.