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Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Volunteering

Discover 3,835 Charity and VCS support charities that specialise in volunteering. Use the search below to filter within these results.

3,835
Charities
£4,963,431,832
Total Income
£258,351
Avg Income
85.8%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Pure Innovations Limited

Charity and VCS support

CARE SERVICESCOMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING SERVICESCATERING SERVICES INCLUDING VOLUNTEERING TRAININGEMPLOYMENT SERVICESOTHER SERVICES-Other activities include the provision of consulting

Latest Income: £11,137,477
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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11arches

Charity and VCS support, Heritage

The development and presentation of a live-action night show of 2,000 years of British History seen through the eyes of North East England on a 71/2 acre stage to an audience of up to 8,000 in the shadow of Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham.Every aspect of the show will be delivered by over 1,000 volunteers to reawaken pride, develop skills and bring the local community together.

Latest Income: £10,473,401
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Federation Of Jewish Services

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Religion, Social care

The objectives of the Federation of Jewish Services (THE FED) are to provide advice, support and care to Jewish People in need, of all ages. We provide support through the following services: children and families' services, residential care, nursing care, day care, supported living, adult social work, mental health support, volunteer support and carers' support.

Latest Income: £10,272,386
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Conservation Volunteers

Charity and VCS support

TCV wants healthier, happier communities for everyone. We work together with people, communities and partners to deliver practical actions that have a lasting impact on people?s health prospects and outdoor places.

Latest Income: £10,105,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Connection Support

Charity and VCS support, Housing

Our team of staff members and volunteers work alongside people to overcome the challenges they face in life. We do this to work towards our ultimate goal of solving homelessness and helping people achieve independence.

Latest Income: £10,081,019
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Mercy Ships - U.k LTD

Charity and VCS support, Health

Mercy Ships UK is part of a global charity that uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare to people in some of the poorest countries in the world. Our volunteers work with host nations to improve healthcare systems by training local medical staff and renovating facilities to leave a lasting legacy. Since 1978, we've visited 56 countries, providing services worth more than £1.2 billion.

Latest Income: £9,942,863
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway Trust

Charity and VCS support, Heritage

A living museum providing educational experiences of operating UK railway heritage, preservation and access to historic steam and diesel locomotives, carriages, structures, artefacts and archives, with the welfare benefits of volunteering opportunities and conservation of its species rich lineside environment in a National Park.

Latest Income: £9,802,049
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The National Council For Voluntary Organisations

Charity and VCS support

NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering. We connect, represent and support voluntary organisations.

Latest Income: £9,484,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Woking Hospice

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health

The provision of palliative and other appropriate care to persons suffering from a terminal and/or chronic illness within a hospice(s) or within the community with the object of improving the conditions of life for such persons.To relieve the emotional and mental needs of the patients, families, carers, staff and volunteers who assist in the care of patients.

Latest Income: £9,332,529
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Worldwide Veterinary Service

Charity and VCS support, Research

TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING AND DISTRESS OF ANIMALS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD - THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL AID TO ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANISATIONS AND CHARITIES - THE PROVISION AND CO-ORDINATION OF VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANISATIONS OVERSEAS - THE PROVISION OF VETERINARY ADVICE AND SUPPORT - TO PROMOTE AND CONDUCT RESEARCH IN ALL MATTERS RELATING TO ANIMAL WELFARE.

Latest Income: £9,278,219
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Peabody Community Foundation

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

Peabody Community Foundation is a leading community development organisation working in London, with a focus on Thamesmead. Our community work is aimed at building the capacity of individuals and groups, through employment, training, volunteering, community engagement, youth programmes, sports programmes, financial advice, healthy living advice, and family support services.

Latest Income: £8,966,035
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Imperial Health Charity

Charity and VCS support, Education, Health

Imperial Health Charity helps our hospitals do more through grants, arts, volunteering and fundraising. Supporting the five London hospitals of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we fund major redevelopments, research and medical equipment, manage a vibrant art collection and run a dynamic hospital volunteering programme - above and beyond what the NHS can do on its own.

Latest Income: £8,917,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Hospice Of St Francis (berkhamsted) LTD

Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing

The Hospice of St Francis (Berkhamsted) Ltd aims to achieve the best quality of life for patients with life-limiting illness, using the skills of a highly trained team of staff and volunteers in the therapeutic environment of the Hospice, at home, and elsewhere.

Latest Income: £8,736,000
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Mifal Tzedoko V'chesed Limited

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education

To help young people through providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. Offer training and support to young people who will then volunteer with the charity. Offer support services to families in crisis, including mentoring to children and young people in challenging circumstances.

Latest Income: £8,728,420
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Hull And East Yorkshire Mind

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfare

To provide support, advice and services to people with poor mental health and their families, through supported housing, one to one support, group peer support, training, counselling, signposting, volunteer opportunities and therapeutic services.

Latest Income: £8,515,998
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Caritas Care Limited

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social care

Services for children: adoption, foster care, day care, and volunteer support work. Services for adults with learning disabilities: day projects, supported living and residential care, training and advocacy, and employment opportunities. Community projects for young people, elderly people and homeless people in various projects throughout the North West.

Latest Income: £8,284,858
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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University Of Essex Students' Union

Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

Taking care of the educational and social aspects of students life at the University of Essex. Working with local and regional groups to promote the excellent volunteering work that students carry out. encouraging health and well being through the coordination of a number of sporting and recreational activities.

Latest Income: £8,166,524
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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University Of Bristol Students' Union

Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

Providing University of Bristol students with social, sporting and volunteering opportunities, advice, support and democratic representation.

Latest Income: £7,731,600
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Allkind Mental Health And Wellbeing

Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Housing, community services, arts projects, counselling, befriending, peer-lead recovery, volunteering

Latest Income: £7,709,745
Areas of Operation: Brent
Status: Registered
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University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education

We operate on democratic principles and students are represented by our Members Democratic Process. We provide services such as Student Advice; Jobs, Skills and Volunteering; Student Groups; Hall Reps; Student Voice; Mentor Scheme; Community Wardens; Venues and marketing services. We campaign on student related local, national and international issues and also support work of the NUS.

Latest Income: £7,650,081
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Activenewham

Charity and VCS support, Leisure

activeNewham provide facilities for recreation, sporting or other leisure time occupation. We have been working with the London Borough of Newham to deliver leisure, sports and volunteering opportunities in Newham since January 2013. Our mission is to support local people to become more active in the local community and we do this by running five leisure centres in Newham.

Latest Income: £7,593,570
Areas of Operation: Newham
Status: Registered
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Operation Smile United Kingdom

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health

Operation Smile is an international volunteer based medical services charity providing free reconstructive surgery and aftercare to children and young adults around the world, primarily for cleft lips and/or palates. In the UK, we raise funds to treat facial deformities, recruit and supply medical volunteers, help train local medical teams/build infrastructure & public raise awareness.

Latest Income: £7,495,196
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The London Wildlife Trust

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, Society

London Wildlife Trust is the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces, engaging London's diverse communities through access to our nature reserves, campaigning, volunteering and education.

Latest Income: £7,318,000
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Safe Families For Children

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfare

The objectives are 1) provision of relief to families in crisis from poverty, conflict, hardship, homelessness, ill health or addiction 2) relief of needs of overwhelmed and resource limited parents and their children through the provision of safe, temporary family stays for their children and 3) protection of the physical and mental health of the children. Support provided through volunteers.

Latest Income: £7,155,493
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Church Army

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Religion

We are a mission-focused community of people transforming lives and neighbourhoods through the work of evangelists, staff and volunteers. We are committed to sharing the Christian faith through words and action in a variety of contexts across the British Isles and Ireland. Our evangelists and staff work beyond church buildings among some of the most broken, rejected and hurting people in society.

Latest Income: £7,144,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many volunteering charity and vcs support charities are there in the UK?

There are 3,835 registered volunteering 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 volunteering 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 volunteering charity and vcs support charities?

Volunteering charity and vcs support charities reported a combined annual income of £5.0bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for volunteering charity and vcs support charities?

Across all volunteering charity and vcs support charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 85.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of volunteering charity and vcs support charities?

Volunteering charity and vcs support charities have an average annual income of £258k. 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.