Charity and VCS support Charities
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Chengelo Educational Trust (uk)
Charity and VCS support, EducationThe charity raises funds for a Christian school in Zambia. The Trustees meet twice a year, normally in October and April. Fellowship Days are also held in April when some 60 to 70 folk from the UK come to receive an update on the work at Chengelo School in Zambia. Various fund raising activities are held throughout the year in different areas.
Kidneys For Life
Charity and VCS support, ResearchRelief of renal related illnesses and the funding of research and education in renal disease, transplantation and allied fields together with the provision of direct patient amenities
Branksome All Saints Mothers Union Nursery
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationProvides a safe and secure environment in which pre-school children can develop mentally, physically and socially in a Christian atmosphere. Fundraising activities to enable us to achieve this, and provide additional child support when necessary.
Little Acorns Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationWe hold regular and annual activities. We have an Easter Fayre, Summer Fun Day, Photograph morning and christmas hampers. This are all fundraising activies and are supported well by our parents and local community
The Norfolk County Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportGirlguiding UK, as part of a worldwide movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders. The objective of Norfolk Guide Association is to promote all aspects of guiding in Norfolk.
Cheshire Forest County Of The Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe Guide Association, as part of the worldwide Movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.
Hope UK
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthHope UK equips children and young people to make drug-free choices by training suitable volunteers to become Drug Educators in their own communities. They work directly with children and young people, but also provide training for those who have responsibility for them (eg, parents and youth workers). Generation Hope is Hope UK's youth membership branch.
Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre
Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, LeisureWe offer activities that promote healthy living, the acquisition of life skills, independence and engagement with neighbours. These vary based on the needs and the expressed wishes of our users. Currently we provide: HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND SELF CARE EDUCATION, GARDENING CLUB, ARTS PROJECT, PEER MENTOR VOLUNTEERS, JOINT WORKING INITIATIVES WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, BREAKOUT (School Holiday Activities)
West Green Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationThe principle activity of the West Green Playgroup is the provision of pre-school playgroup activities. It offers a safe and welcoming environment for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old where they can make friends, play, learn and make a smooth transition to school. Regular fundraising events are organised to help maintain and enhance the existing facilities.
Norfolk Zipper Club (cardiac Patients Association)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthSupport Group to help others, and their families and friends, who have had, or about to have, cardiac surgery. Also to fund raise to purchase equipment for Royal Papworth Hospital.
Council For Voluntary Service West Lancashire
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareTo promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of Lancashire. In particular the advancement of the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. To promote and organize co-operation around these areas by bringing together public, private and voluntary, community and faith organisations in the area.
The Royal Isle Of Wight Agricultural Society
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentHolds annual Agricultural Show and several fund raising events
Celia Cross-Greyhound Trust
Charity and VCS support, HousingTo rescue, rehabilitate and rehome, abandoned Greyhounds and Lurchers back into secure loving homes. To raise awareness of sighthound ownership and responsibilities.To raise funds to contuinue the work of the charity.Holding and taking part in events to raise funds and publicity
The Malvernian Society Limited
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationRaises funds from former pupils and friends of Malvern College in order to make grants to Malvern College and means-tested grants to former pupils of Malvern College doing training or research work.
The Sussex Police Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Professions, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe charity provides assistance and support to members and retired members, including their partners and dependent family, who are in need and/or hardship and/or distress. Membership is open to Sussex police officers, staff, special constables and volunteers.
The Friends Of Alyn Orthopaedic Hospital For Children, Jerusalem
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthRaising funds to assist and support Alyn Hospital, Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation Centre, Jerusalem.
The Gaywood Community Centre
Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesFundraising to provide better facilities for the use of the hall by the community young and old
Asian Foundation For Help
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe charity, raises funds to be used for various good causes, including for the blind, elderly, sick and underprivileged people.It has helped various medical centres and educational bodies and run a Food for Life Programme as well as a cow protection scheme. Overall, apart from the above, over 85 Eye camps were carried out during the year and 4 Ambulances were donated during the year.
The B G S Cayzer Charitable Trust
Charity and VCS supportcharity with general charitable purposes Charity does not actively fund raise. Makes charitable donations to institutions
The Langford Owlets
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education- Provide accommodation and equipment for pre-school children;- Employ suitable staff;- Raise money to pay for the pre-school's activities; and- Make payments as necessary.
Hitchin British Schools Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageOperating The British Schools Museum, a museum of the history of elementary education within a group of Grade II and II* Listed buildings (dating 1837 to 1905). Artifacts and documents collection relating to the education and social history of childhood. Volunteering opportunities, education programmes for schools and outreach programmes. Fundraising programmes of talks, concerts and other events.
The Donkey Field Pre-School
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationDonkey Field pre-school is a pre school run for children aged 2 1/2 to school entry. Our fund-raising events include Summer and Christmas fairs, cake and book sales and sponsored activities. Children participate in varied activities inc painting, reading, drawing, planting flowers, play dough, role play and outside play to name just a few.
Dursley And District Old People's Welfare Committee
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportDrop in Centre for the Over 60's. Self Financed and run by volunteers
Walkern Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationWalkern Preschool is a charity-run pre-school serving a small village. We are based within the grounds of the primary school and cater for children aged 2 to 5. We run sessions with two age ranges and prepare the children for entry into primary school. All fundraising and grant money is used to run the preschool with any extra funding going towards the improvement of its facilities.
Worcestershire Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportGirlguiding UK, as part of a worldwide movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.
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.