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Charity and VCS support Charities That specialise in Volunteering

Discover 699 Charity and VCS support charities that specialise in volunteering. Use the search below to filter within these results.

699
Charities
£1,937,796,555
Total Income
£315,602
Avg Income
82.8%
Program Ratio

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

Farndon Daycare Centre For The Elderly

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

We provide companionship, nourishment, entertainment and care for ten elderly people who have been referred to us by Cheshire West & Chester Social Services. They meet every Thursday at Farndon Memorial Hall. Transport each way is provided by registered volunteers.

Latest Income: £5,551
Areas of Operation: Cheshire West & Chester
Status: Registered
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Builth Wells And District Heritage Society

Charity and VCS support, Heritage

Meets monthly. The Society gives talks on a historical/cultural/educational subjects of interest to the members. There are occasional outings to an area of historical interest.The society opened a Heritage Centre in Builth Wells in 2021. It is run by volunteers.

Latest Income: £5,533
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Oxford Ornithological Society

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support

education/trainingsport/recreationanimalsenvironment/conservation/heritageother groupsthe general public/mankindprovides human resources (eg staff/volunteers)provides advocacy/advice/informationsponsors or undertakes research

Latest Income: £5,494
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Woodley Volunteer Centre

Charity and VCS support, Health, Religion

Main purpose to provide a volunteer "taxi service" to needy people to hospital, surgeries only at present. Office in local church staffed(10-12 am) ,at present only Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, by volunteers who put those in need in touch with drivers. We no longer run an alarm aids scheme.

Latest Income: £5,470
Areas of Operation: Wokingham
Status: Registered
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The Reg Gilbert International Youth Friendship Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfare

The charity awards bursaries to young people volunteering in developing countries who meet the objectives of the Trust

Latest Income: £5,459
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Manchester Tramway Company Limited

Charity and VCS support, Heritage

Heritage Tramcar restoration and running of restored vehicles within Heaton Park in Manchester, run solely by volunteers. Maintaining heritage tramway infrastructure and undertaking restoration works on tramcars originally built from 1880 onwards.

Latest Income: £5,455
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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St Aidan's Music Association

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, Religion

Organises Fundraising and rotas of volunteers to support the work of the music department at St Aidan's Church of England High School,Harrogate,North Yorkshire

Latest Income: £5,402
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Meadows Playing Field Management Association

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities

We are a group of volunteers responsible for the maintenance of the village playing fields, pavilion and children's play equipment, with full responsibility for replacement when needed. We organise various fund raising activities throughout the year to help pay for repairs and renewals.

Latest Income: £5,349
Areas of Operation: Rutland
Status: Registered
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Tiny Tim Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

The charity provides goods, equipment and benefits to disabled children not otherwise provided by the statutory authorities. Funds are mostly raised through a golf tournament and other fundraising events. All workers are volunteers.

Latest Income: £5,292
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Ringwood District Girl Guides

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

Girlguiding UK, as part of a worldwide Movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential and to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.

Latest Income: £5,250
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Stone Elder Activity Centre Development Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

Providing community minibus wheelchair accessible transport using volunteer drivers.Primary users are elderly and disabled persons

Latest Income: £5,222
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Cere-Pal (peterborough And District Spastic Society)

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health

Cere-pal is a local group of volunteers,parents and friends who are caring for people with cerebral palsy in and around the Peterborough area. The group exists to enable people to share experiences and provide mutual support. Our fund-raising enables us to provide services, advice, equipment etc through grant aid and lobbying to help those with special needs.

Latest Income: £5,150
Areas of Operation: Peterborough City
Status: Registered
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St Richards Parents Staff And Friends Association

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

We fund raise to provide education/training and sport/recreation. In addition, we provide grants and human resources for staff/volunteers.

Latest Income: £5,050
Areas of Operation: Kingston Upon Hull City
Status: Registered
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West Midlands Caribbean Parents And Friends Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

FACILITATING AND ENCOURAGING LOCAL PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THROUGH VOLUNTEERING.CONTINUATION OF DEVELOPMENT WORK ON BLACK ELDERS PROJECT WHICH HAD SOME SUPPORT FROM AGE CONCERN AND THROUGH LOCAL FUND RAISING.SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS, DISCUSSION GROUPS TO INFORM AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HEALTH, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND LIFE LONG LEARNING ACTIVITIES.MARKET TESTS.

Latest Income: £5,047
Areas of Operation: Wolverhampton
Status: Registered
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Gweek Seals Under 5's

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare

Playgroup for children under five years of age run by parent carer volunteers

Latest Income: £5,030
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Southfield Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Heritage, Social welfare

Southfield WI is outward looking, it has monthly meetings with speakers, reading group, visits to theatre, and historical places. It supports G.F.W.I. events, including music, drama, crafts, and environmental issues. Southfield gives a bursary for educational courses, welcomes visitors, and gives social companionship for its members. Many members volunteer for local causes.

Latest Income: £5,025
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Colyton Link

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support

Colyton Link is a self funding scheme which provides a transport service to medical and medical related appointments for the residents of Colyton and Colyford. A pool of volunteer drivers using their own vehicles transport the clients and receive payments for expenses incurred. Colyton Link also makes donations to local projects and groups.

Latest Income: £4,964
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Flat Holm Society

Charity and VCS support, Facilities

The Welsh island of Flat Holm is a unique SSSI Local Nature Reserve in the Bristol Channel & managed by a Partnership of Cardiff City Council & The Flat Holm Society. Our aims are:* raise money through grants & other fund-raising activities* supply volunteers to work on & off the island* promote the island at various events through social media and other activitiesAnyone can join.

Latest Income: £4,879
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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2nd Goffs Oak (methodist) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

The charity is a Scout Group within East Herts District run by Trustees appointed under the Rules of The Scout Association. It provides the opportunities for boys and girls aged 6 thru 16 for which the Scout movement is well known in three age groups, Scouts, Cubs and Beavers, led by Warranted Leaders. It enjoys the support of adult volunteers, especially for fund raising.

Latest Income: £4,858
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Rotary Club Of Stone And District Trust Fund

Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

The Rotary Club of Stone & District provides Community Service locally, nationally and internationally either by volunteering or by using funds contributed by members of the Club or by the general public. Such service may include educational grants, or grants to relieve poverty

Latest Income: £4,774
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Smithills Hall

Associations, Charity and VCS support

The Friends of Smithills Hall, working in partnership with Bolton council, seek to enhance and preserve the attractions of Smithills Hall, a building of architectural and historic interest open to the public. The Friends undertake fundraising activities and provide volunteers to work at the Hall as guides and in other capacities.

Latest Income: £4,757
Areas of Operation: Bolton
Status: Registered
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Chipping Norton And District Volunteer Fire Brigade Fund

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Provide small grants to sports clubs in Chipping Norton and other villages in the area.

Latest Income: £4,627
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Society For The Preservation Of Isle Of Wight Church Bells

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Religion

Making grants for appropriate Church Bell improvement projects on the Isle of Wight. Providing appropriate volunteer "manpower" and advice to church bell improvement projects on the Isle of Wight.

Latest Income: £4,596
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Wight
Status: Registered
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The Wheelers And Wobblers Sports And Social Club For People With A Disability

Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

The Wheelers & Wobblers are a self-funded, volunteer led disabled sports and social charity that meet on Wednesday in Cluntergate Community Centre, Horbury. We provide various fun events, chair exercises, arts & crafts and games to keep us active and provide training for many competitions in sports including bowls, boccia, snooker and table-tennis. We also have a full programme of wellbeing events

Latest Income: £4,537
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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Trust Property Held In Connection With Crosby Scout And Guide Marina Club

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

The Club is open to young people who live in the Borough of Sefton. It is run by volunteers and provides facilities to teach and develop, sailing and water safety.

Latest Income: £4,522
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 699 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 £1.9bn 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 82.8%. 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 £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.