Charity and VCS support Charities
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Kings Norton Church Restoration Fund
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionFund raising for Church
Gateshead District Scout Council
Associations, Charity and VCS supportAn umbrella organisation which governs, manages, supports and develops Scouting in the Borough of Gateshead, east of the River Derwent. Gateshead Scouts operates an activity centre and boathouse in support of our members and the wider community.
The Raptor Foundation
Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureA rescue and rehabilitation centre for wild native birds of prey. Providing education, conservational talks, flying displays and close encounters with the birds of prey to public visiting and Outreach sessions to schools and clubs, bird groups about the work we do. Offering volunteer/ work experience opportunities to schools and high educational pupils.
Eastbourne Blind Society
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfareAdvice/support for visually impaired people in Eastbourne and environs. Contract with ESCC. Close community working. Low Vision Support Worker encouraging confidence and independence. Home visiting. Wide range of social activities. Demonstration and sales of low vision aids and equipment. Vision awareness advice/training. Rehabilitation modules. Audio Books library. Volunteering opportunities.
The Friends Of Whitstable Healthcare
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthA Voluntary organisation which raises funds to provide additional services, amenities and equipment for the benefit and comfort of patients and staff. Services have been extended to support and care for patients in the community.
Stockport Progress And Recovery Centre
Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Social careWe provide social care and support for people in the Stockport area who are suffering and recovering from a range of mental health problems. We offer a range of social, therapeutic, leisure, volunteering and educational activities that take place both inside the centre and in the wider community.
Friends Of The Yeatman Hospital
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthFund raising activities. Grants of money to The Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne, to improve hospital facilities and provide benefits to patients: redecoration, supplementary equipment and furniture, garden provision and maintenance, newspapers for patients, flowers, drinks machines, television services, supplementary therapies.
Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity
Charity and VCS supportThe mission of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Health Service Charity is to further improve the quality of patient care, through staff training, purchasing medical equipment and enhancing the patient environment and experience. This is achieved through the generosity of the general public and by fundraising activities, events and appeals.
First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) (fany(prvc))
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Corps is established to:a) support both civil and military authorities within the UK, in particular during any military or civil emergency or incident to protect life and relieve human suffering; and b) advance the education of the public, in particular by providing training and other courses designed to protect life and relieve human suffering.
Norton Pre-School (bury St Edmunds) 0-5 Years
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationNorton Pre school provides formal pre school education for children aged 2 -5 and an informal carer and toddler group.We are ofsted inspected and receive early Years funding.We are members of the Pre school Learning Alliance.Norton Pre school is run by a committee of volunteers, but on an increasingly professional basis.
The Palestine Exploration Fund
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HeritageLearned Society for the study of the archaeology, history, geography, natural history of the Levant.-Publish journal PEQ;-Publish Research volumes;-Hold regular free lectures, exhibitions, seminars, conferences and courses at the premises and other venues-Give annual research grants;-hold research collections and literacy accessible to members-provide training for student volunteers
The Sudan Archaeological Research Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe Society seeks to promote interest in, and raise awareness of the archaeology, ethnography and heritage of Sudan and Egyptian Nubia. It organises a series of lectures and colloquia, publishes an annual journal, "Sudan and Nubia", together with scholarly monographs. The Society raises funds, some of which are disbursed as grants for archaeological survey and excavation projects.
West Totton Squirrels Pre-School Learning Alliance
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationDay to day running of a pre-school, fundraising for equipment for the pre-school.
Step Together Volunteering
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportStep Together Volunteering helps those people most in need of support to transform their lives through community volunteering. Working through a team of outreach workers we provide tailored one-to-one support to help individuals into volunteering placements that match their needs and interests, and help them develop the personal and practical skills required to build a more positive future.
Helping Herts
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportHelping Herts empowers and supports children and families in need by providing match funded sponsorship, connecting charities to new resources and raising the profile of charities and their clients across Hertfordshire. Fundraising, event management and grant giving.
The Gloucestershire Resource Centre Limited
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentThe GRC is an umbrella organisation supporting arts play and educational groups within the county of Gloucestershire. We provide a comprehensive range of practical services including a Scrapstore promoting the re-use of business surplus materials for creative activities, creative training and art, craft supplies.
British Friends Of Aleh
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportRaising funds and dispensing grants to institutions which care for children with special needs and in particular to the "Aleh" institutions in Israel.
The Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportMusical Theatre Group staging musicals and concerts for the benefit of its members, supporters, and the wider community.Promotion and furtherance of education of the public in the appreciation of the performing arts. Support and encouragement of young people in the above.Participation in fund-raising activities for a variety of charities and good causes.
Squirrels Corner Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationSquirrels Corner Pre-school's have been established since 1991. We provide a safe, caring, friendly and stimulating environment, run by an elected committee of parents/carers of children that attend the pre-school. The pre-school environment supports every child's learning through planned experiences and activities that are challenging but achievable. We welcome students and volunteers.
Charity Administered In Connection With The Society Of Catholic Medical Missionaries
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ReligionThe mission of the Society is to promote health and to relieve suffering The sisters search with others for appropriate ways to relieve suffering and to transform situations that put the health and well-being of people and the planet at risk.- Social Justice & Peace networking- Publicity, fundraising & communications- Participation in mission in England- Care of sisters resident in England
St Benedict's Rc High School Fund
Charity and VCS support, EducationThe vast majority of the funds in this account relate to funding we receive from our Diocese to use for capital building works in and around the school and spending on computers. The rest is school uniform related/fund raising by pupils for charitable causes/school parties/small donations etc.
British Friends Of Rambam Medical Centre
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, ProfessionsRaises funds by letters of appeal, organises small fundraising events. We purchase equipment for the hospital & also acts as liaison between Rambam and the Homerton Hospital in Hackney, London, in the exchange programme of nurses and other medical personnel.
Camden Volunteer Bureau
Charity and VCS supportVolunteer Centre Camden exists to support and encourage volunteering and promote equality of access to volunteer opportunities for all people in Camden. Volunteer Centre Camden works with organisations to develop volunteering opportunities, ensuring high standards in volunteer management.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Stort Valley Branch
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportProvide basic veterinary treatment for State Pensioners and People on Universal Credit at a clinic run by part time staff and volunteers plus vets who are paid. Assist with costs towards neutering outside of the scope of the clinic. Provide advice and guidance on animals welfare.Work with national RSPCA in rehoming of unwanted petsRun a charity shop with part time employees plus volunteer
League Of Friends Of The King's Lynn Area Hospitals
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo raise money for the purchase of equipment and amenities for the benefit of both patients and staff in our local hospitals and in the community.
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.