Charity and VCS support Charities
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Spetisbury And Charlton Marshall Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ChildcareThe charity operate a preschool and offer wrap around care in the form of a breakfast and afterschool club for children aged up to 11 years. The charity is run by a committee of volunteer members, mainly parents of children attending the preschool. There is an appointed preschool manager responsible for the staff and daily running of the group.
The Royal Caledonian Charities Trust
Charity and VCS supportThe Royal Caledonian Charities Trust raises and distributes funds to a wide range of Scottish Charities. The main fundraising event is the annual Royal Caledonian Ball which was started in the 1840s by the Duke and Duchess of Atholl.
Hope Church, Lancaster
Charity and VCS support, ReligionAs a church, we hold regular Sunday services and meet during the week for prayer and Bible study. We are deeply committed to serving our city and the wider Lancaster district, sharing God's love by supporting vulnerable people and those in need. We do this through our Celebrate Recovery programme and Bay Volunteers project, among other activities, and work very closely with the Adullam Programme.
The League Of Friends Of Ilkeston Community Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthFoster interest in the Ilkeston Community Hospital, support the work of the hospital by means of voluntary services, raising funds, receiving donations etc and ensure monies received are spent wisely.
The Mutual Trust Group
Charity and VCS supportThe charity raises funds by renting out commercial property and by receiving charitable donations.
Cor Meibion De Cymru - The South Wales Male Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HousingStaging concerts to further the aims of the charity in performing male choral music, supporting young artists, and contributing to education of the public, at home and abroad, about choral music and Welsh male choir tradition. In addition, to work with selected charitable causes, mainly through the staging of fundraising concerts, to support their work.
Maritime Volunteer Service
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe charity (MVS) trains its members in maritime, engineering, operations and communications skills.The MVS has a policy of positive social inclusion and around 30% of members are from the disadvantaged sectors of society.MVS members use their skills to support local and national authorities in times of major events, emergencies both real and exercised and in civil resilience.
Beulah Apostolic Church (uk)
Charity and VCS support, ReligionThe object of the Charity is to maintain the Charity Church for the communal benefit of the local residents and its surrounds. The Charity employs a full-time pastor and depends upon the continuing help of local volunteers.Cash resources at the year end equated to over 10 years of normal activity and the position has since been maintained.
Friends Of The South Downs
Associations, Charity and VCS supportThe object for which the Society is established is the preservation of the beauty and amenities of the South Downs for the public benefit. The Society works through its many volunteers and skilled professional staff, guided by its trustees who are elected by the membership, to achieve its objectives.
Calderbridge And Ponsonby Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesOur management team of trustees fund and operate our village hall on a non profit making, voluntary, basis, to provide a meeting place for our community. The hall provides a venue which is hired, on a part subsidised basis (from our fundraising), by a wide variety of groups providing safe and inclusive services to all ages and sectors of our local villages and the wider West Cumbrian community
Cambridgeshire East Guides
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportGirlguiding, as part of a worldwide Movement, enables young girls and women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through a programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.
Warwickshire Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportGirlguiding Warwickshire, as a part of a worldwide movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible part in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders.
The Conquest Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe Conquest Theatre Trust presents theatrical activities to North Herefordshire and the surrounding area by: owning and operating a theatre, producing amateur plays, engaging professional productions and showing films. It also has a thriving youth section. It is notable in having no employees: actors, musicians, backstage, front of house and management staff are all volunteers.
Essa Water Activities Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureRYA Dinghy Sailing courses & taster sessions. BCU Canoeing & kayaking, Dragon boating, wobble boarding and traditional raft building for young people and adults. We are an RYA Training Centre. Sessions are run by volunteers who are RYA or BCU qualified Instructors who are assisted by our young ESSA Crew. Our 23 acre lake at Nazeing is suitable for beginners and intermediate participants.
Norfolk And Suffolk Aviation Museum Limited
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social careThe Museum has been run by volunteers since 1972 and owns its 11-acre site. There is an admission charge and 22,000 visitors pa view 60 aircraft plus over 45,000 aviation artefacts. Aviation history in the eastern counties predominates in the collection. School, Scout and other social groups are welcomed throughout the year and members visit local residential care homes.
Henley Educational Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe provision of grants to fund educational purposes within Henley on Thames and the parishes of Bix, Rotherfield Greys and Remenham. The Charity does not actively fund raise but makes educational grants to individuals, schools and organisations through careful stewardship of its existing resources.
Beulah United Reformed Church
Charity and VCS support, ReligionReligious activities; fundraising for charities.
Daniel Owen Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureRoom & Hall hire - for local community and others. Art, sports, Drama, line dancing, Morris dancing. day & evening. Cafe open 6 days per week. Charity Coffee Mornings twice per week on Market days.Seasonal fundraising, such as Bingo, Coffee mornings and Raffle.We are situated in the Heart of the Town and also provide Toilet facilities to local people and Tourists
The Hoxton Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities1. Delivering 2 weekly free legal advice sessions at The Hoxton Trust offices, Hoxton St2. Delivering 3 weekly free legal advice sessions in GP surgeries in Hackney3. The management of The Hoxton Trust Community Garden for the whole community.4.Management of volunteers to facilitate points 1-3.5. The facilitation of the activities of Hoxton Street Business Guild (currently lapsed
The British Conference Of The Church Of God (seventh Day)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ReligionThe charity primarily offers a place of worship to the local communities & further afield. It also runs youth & children dept, women's ministries dept & men's fellowship dept welcoming users from all walks of life. The charity is also involved in community outreach & supports international appeals by fundraising.
Antioch Christian Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareAntioch provides a community facility which is a base for - food/clothes bank, community businesses, business start-up units, children's play facilities, youth clubs, recording/rehearsal studios, conference/meeting rooms for hire by the local community, Sunday meetings, support groups, arts events, national conferences, training facilities for volunteers and young people.
County Of Surrey East Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportGirlguiding Surrey East is part of Girlguiding UK, which enables girls to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through a distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by volunteer leaders.
Child Evangelism Fellowship Of Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionCEF has workers serving in different capacities and volunteers assisting with teaching children The Gospel. Programmes include good news clubs, holiday bible clubs, 5 day clubs, children's rallies,and ministry to schools. CEF also has training programmes, organises prayer ministries and has a range of publications. Designated gifts are received for the support of workers and projects overseas.
Ashurstwood Community Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationWe are a Charity run preschool with monies coming from West Sussex County Council funding, and fees as well as monies raised from fundraising. We operate Monday through to Friday with sessions available between 9am - 3pm.
The Sutton Old People's Welfare Committee
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social care, Social welfareTo combat loneliness and isolation and help older people keep active,We provide a drop-in centre offering hot meals and various activitiesinc. chair-based exercise, outings and transport for those less able. Wewelcome all volunteers including those with learning difficulties atour drop-in centre, we also recruit, coordinate volunteers for theMeals on wheels and housebound library service
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.