Charity and VCS support Charities
Discover 5,764 Charity and VCS support charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Sylvia Wright Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Social welfareThe Trust raises funds for the support of the running costs of a school for deaf children, a day care centre for disabled children and a Nursing Training College in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu District, South India. These provide better health care, education and training for poor and disabled people in that area of India.
The Courtauld Institute Of Art Fund
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageTo promote the advancement of public education in the history of art and architecture and the care, conservation and restoration of works of art for the public benefit by raising funds to support the Courtauld Institute of Art
Wrexham Hospital League Of Friends
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe League was established to raise funds for, and provide physical anenities for the benefit of patients at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, and to support the charitable work of the Hospital.
Southend Christian Fellowship
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ChildcareThe daily activities of the charity are closely aligned to its goals and its policies and include:-. Conducting Christian meetings Running community projects including a playgroup and caf+-? Organising activities and groups Raising money for overseas missions Working closely with other Christian organisations.
Church Homeless Charity
Charity and VCS support, Environment, Housing, ReligionTo raise funds to benefit homeless people and those in housing need and in particular, those cared for by Riverside Care and Support (formerly English Churches Housing Group)
The Friends Of The Chelsea And Westminster Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Friends provide services within the hospital to enhance the patients' stay. It also buys equipment for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. It does this through various fundraising activities throughout the year.
Friends Of Yad Sarah
Associations, Charity and VCS supportTo raise funds for Yad Sarah, a charitable organisation in Israel, which lends medical and rehabilitative equipment free of charge as well as providing a variety of homecare support services.
Forest Dog Rescue
Animals, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HousingThe charity raises funds to house and care for lost and unwanted dogs in the area. It holds a non-destruction policy and will look after every dog until a suitable, loving home is found.
Wessex Community Action
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareWessex Community Action is established to "...promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the administrative area covered by Wiltshire Council & the Borough of Swindon & its neighbourhood Bristol & counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset & Dorset..., in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health & the relief of poverty, distress & sickness."
South Farnham School Trust
Charity and VCS support, EducationFundraising to enable the trust to provide or assist in the provision of equipment and facilities for South Farnham School.
Agudas Israel Organisation Of Great Britain
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportActs As An Umbrella organisation. Provides advice. Makes grants to organisations and individuals
Blindaid
Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareCommunity Sight Support Service: An outreach service for blind and visually impaired people residing in the 12 inner London boroughs to alleviate social isolation and provide practical support Also: Telephone Support and Community ProjectsShare London Project - volunteers facilitate social outings in LondonSmall grants for aids and equipment to facilitate independent living
Mid Devon Town And Country Show Society Limited
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentTo promote and advance agriculture for the benefit of the public and to seek and generally improve and publicise it in all its branches and to encourage skill and industry in it and in all trades, crafts and connections with it.For the primary purpose of raising money for the pursuance of its Principal Objects to hold an annual agricultural show.
Guards' Chapel Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, ReligionProvision of moral support to all military personnel, retired servicemen, families and members of the wider community.Refurbishment.Grants to support Chapel Fund Raising Activities.
The League Of Friends Of Broomfield Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthFundraising for hospital funding
Voluntary Action Camden
Charity and VCS supportVAC is an independent charitable organisation run by an elected board of Trustees to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the public, principally but not exclusively in the Greater London area and its environs, with specific reference to the London Borough of Camden.
Birwa Kurdish Community
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentBKC organizes community activities: religious services and gatherings via volunteer support; supervised youth programs and educational circles following the strict "Rule of Two" safeguarding policy; heritage classes and development workshops for all ages; and community fundraising and support.
Barking And Dagenham Council For Voluntary Service
Charity and VCS supportThe Charity is the umbrella organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Barking & Dagenham, providing information, advice and development support, and facilitating partnership development. The Charity promotes social cohesion, liaising with statutory, private and other strategic bodies to ensure that all local communities are fully consulted and included in all relevant initatives.
Elfrida Rathbone (camden)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationWe run a specialist college for young people with learning disabilities, which prepares students for independent living and employment. We also deliver services to support families with multiple needs and a creative therapies project. In Kentish Town we run a volunteer programme, to give local people an active role in tackling issues around health and inequality.
Friends Of Vellore UK
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthSupport for Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India and hospitals working in partnership with CMC Vellore. Friends of Vellore UK seek to help CMC to ensure that everyone can receive appropriate medical treatment regardless of their ability to pay. We raise funds to support healthcare, education and development projects that benefit the poorest and most excluded communities.
De Aston School Fund
Charity and VCS support, EducationFund raising for whole school initiatives
Clapham Pre-School (bedford)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationWe are providing an educational enviroment for under 5's in a local village, in the Mid Bedfordshire county. We offer parents a fully flexible choice of full day care for thier children to help parents who want to return to work. We have been succesful in fundraising for a new building so we can expand the care & facilities we can offer to our children and parents, we moved in July 11.
Bulmershe School Fund
Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareSupports students by organising a variety of enriching activities, with a strong emphasis on educational visits. These provide students with hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom, enhancing their understanding of key subjects through real-world exploration. The charity raises funds to cover transportation including Minibus, extracurricular programs and workshops.
Lewisham Irish Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareThe principal objective of the charity is to promote the benefit of the community, particularly but not exclusively persons of Irish descent within the London Borough of Lewisham. To this end we provide premises, staff and volunteers for the following services:Advice and Advocacy services, Children and youth services , volunteer programme , clubs, classes and social events.
Dorset Youth Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationTo ensure the development and recognition of a vibrant, strong and diverse voluntary sector with a focus on supporting on those aged 0-25 and their families in Dorset and for all children and young people to be empowered, feel respected and know they are valued. We do this by acting as an infrastructure organisation providing training, support, employment programmes and working with communities.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many charity and vcs support charities are there in the UK?
There are 5,764 registered 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 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 charity and vcs support charities?
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 charity and vcs support charities?
Across all 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 charity and vcs support charities?
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.