Charity and VCS support Charities
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The League Of Friends Of Teddington Memorial Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE HOSPITAL AND RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE FACILITIES AT THE HOSPITAL AND TO RELIEVE PATIENTS AND FORMER PATIENTS OF THE HOSPITAL OR PEOPLE IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES WHO ARE SICK, CONVALESCENT, DISABLED, HANDICAPPED, INFIRM OR IN NEED OF MEDICAL ATTENTION OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Charity
Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthThe Charity raises funds for Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to benefit both patients and staff over and above what is possible with NHS funding. We assist with the purchase of capital equipment and contributions towards capital schemes, patient welfare, staff training and development, staff welfare and medical research
The Braunstone Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareNEIGHBOURHOOD BASED CHARITY, WITH SERVICES RELATING TO SUPPORTING OLDER PEOPLE, FOOD POVERTY, WELFARE ADVICE, TRAINING, BUSINESS SUPPORT, SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND VOLUNTEERING.
His Church
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareHCC sow food, clothing and aid to people in need locally, nationally and in Europe and Africa either directly or in association with other charities in pursuance of its humanitarian aid programmes. These outreach activities complement HCC's objectives and policies as listed in the Trustees Report. HCC does not fund raise and relies entirely upon donations
Active Communities Network Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareDelivery of projects within deprived neighbourhoods. Provision of personal development and training opportunities for young people and volunteers across London. Research and evaluation to evidence the impact of activity.
Connected Voice
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareWe aim to improve the quality of life in Newcastle by a broad programme of voluntary action, recognising that priority should be focussed on the most disadvantaged communities. We achieve this by providing a voice for individuals & the voluntary & community sector, championing voluntary & community action, strengthening voluntary & community organisations, highlighting poverty & inequality issues.
One Knowsley
Charity and VCS supportTo enhance the quality of life within communities and neighbourhoods by supporting and developing voluntary action in the Borough of Knowsley. To support and develop the work of voluntary and community organisations. To provide and circulate information relevant to the work of voluntary and community groups. To act as a focal point and resource for voluntary and community groups.
Hopespring
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthHopespring is a charity working throughout Tyne and Wear that seeks to serve the various Educational, Physical and Mental Health needs of the young people in our region. With a highly committed team of trained staff and full time volunteers, we provide support and care for some of the most vulnerable people in society through our people-based interventions.
Special Olympics Great Britain
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureProviding year round sports training and competition opportunities to children and adults with intellectual (learning disabilities). Currently the charity serves 8000 athletes annually supported by over 2800 volunteers.
Mapaction
Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesMapAction is a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers. Its aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian emergencies as efficient and effective as possible.When a disaster strikes, MapAction deploys volunteer mapping professionals to the scene to help coordinate the response and get aid to where it is needed most.
Galapagos Conservation Trust
Charity and VCS supportThe Galapagos Conservation Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the conservation needs of Galapagos. They fund projects, research and education initiatives with local partners and manage membership schemes, awareness campaigns, events and appeals in the UK. The Trust is the primary source of information about Galapagos in the UK.
Hackney Council For Voluntary Service
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportProvide capacity building services, training, grants, representation, advocacy, information, engagement and other services to Hackney's voluntary and community sector and those individuals or organisations connected to the sector
The Weizmann Institute Foundation
Charity and VCS support, ResearchWeizmann UK raises funds for and awareness of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.
Chapter One (u.k.) LTD
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportAt Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive, so we provide one to one reading support at the time they need it most. We provide thousands of children across the UK with online reading volunteers, and also run an early literacy intervention programme. Please visit our website to learn more about our work!
Technion UK
Charity and VCS support, ResearchPromoting interest in and raising funds for Technion - Israel Institute of Science and Technology in Haifa Israel.
Gynaecology Cancer Research Fund
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Eve Appeal's vision is a future where fewer women develop and more women survive the five gynaecological cancers. To achieve this vision we raise money to support and fund world-class research into the five gynaecological cancers alongside raising awareness of them. The five gynaecological cancers are ovarian, cervical, vulval, vaginal and womb (also known as endometrial or uterine).
Haberdashers' Elstree Schools Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaising money in support of the School's Bursary programme for means-tested awards to pupils whose parents may be in need of financial assistance; the provision of financial assistance towards the maintenance and development of the School; and the provision of facilities and equipment to support the education (including the social and physical training) of pupils in the School.
The Lord Mayor's Appeal
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureTo hold fundraising events and encourage philanthropy in the City of London and donate the proceeds to beneficiaries for Health, Young People, Culture, Sport, Community Development, The Armed Forces and similar Public Services.
Northamptonshire Mind
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthNorthamptonshire Mind works to promote and support good mental health within the areas of Northampton, Daventry, Wellingborough, Corby, East and South Northants.Service provisions include: Peer to peer support, a young peoples service, gender sensitive services, community access projects, user-run services and volunteering opportunities.
Voluntary Sector Centres
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support1) To improve the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of the administration of charities and in particular but without prejudicing the generality of the foregoing, to provide office space with integrated services to such charities.2) To support such charity or charities or such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.
The Humane League UK
Charity and VCS supportWe work relentlessly to end the abuse of animals raised for food. With a dedicated team of volunteers, activists, donors, and organisers by our side, we influence companies to create and implement animal welfare policies that reduce the suffering of billions of animals. We empower people to leave animals off their plates in exchange for compassionate, plant-based food choices.
The Hiscox Foundation
Charity and VCS supportThe objects of the charity are to support or promote such charitable purposes as the trustees may determine, by the making of grants. The trustees focus charitable giving around three key pillars: social mobility and entrepreneurship, protecting and preserving the environment and causes that Hiscox people are passionate about.
Pro Bono Economics
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfarePro Bono Economics uses economics to empower the social sector and to increase wellbeing across the UK. We combine project work with individual charities and social enterprises with policy research that can drive systemic change. Experts and economists at PBE work on a wide range of issues related to wellbeing including mental health, education, employment, poverty, volunteering and civil society.
All About Youth
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportSupport over 600 volunteers to run voluntary Youth clubsDeliver Youth Clubs & projects (fully staffed clubs and bespoke projects like Short breaks work with disabled young people, LGBTQ club and Shropshire Young Health Champions)Deliver Alternative curriculum workTraining for the youth sector (Youth Work, Safeguarding, talking to your teenager, CEOP, First Aid etc)DBS Umbrella organisation
Lighthouse Futures Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationThe principle activity is to advance the employability and relieve those in need for the public benefit. In particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the Charity raises funds, provides resources, employment opportunities and facilities to young people with autistic condition and learning difficulties in the wider community.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many charity and vcs support charities are there in the UK?
There are 17,698 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 £5.0bn 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 85.8%. 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 £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.