Charity and VCS support Charities
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Hanworth Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationPre School, Parent & Toddler, Youth Club,Brownies, Guides, Dance classes, Fund Raising. Bookings for function events.
The Khoja Shia Ithnaasheri Muslim Community Of Metro Leeds
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareEducation/Training - the centre organises religious courses and provides training for GSCE standard Islamic Study courses.Relief of Poverty - the centre raises funds for the poor and needy, for example, Ramadan Relief for the orphans.Sport/recreation - the centre organises sport activities like inter-community football tournaments.
Hampton Magna Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationThe charity is to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age. It provides 8 sessions per week to children under 5 years of age. It holds a number of fundraising events throughout the year that are supported by the parents and the local community.
10th & 8th Widnes Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, ReligionOperate (generally) weekly, term-time Scout and Guiding acivity sections for young people. Organise, and where neccessary raise funds for, regular trips, camps and outdoor activities for the section members. Maintain/improve HQ resources, including equipment, with strict regard for health and safety regulations/requirements.
Women's Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthChorley Women's Centre promotes the mental health and wellbeing of women in Chorley and surrounding areas. We provide a listening ear to drop in users, courses, information, self help groups, free counselling, and relaxation sessions.We are run by volunteers and open 2 days a week, and 1 day for DV CounsellingDrop in users may go on to become volunteers and then on to the management committee.
Morley Elderly Action
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareTo assist the elderly to live independently at home. Advocacy, Advice, Access to a solicitor, Drop-in sessions, Gardening service, Lunch Clubs, Bingo Clubs, Community Tea Bar, Men's Group, Craft Group, Newsletters, Sign posting, Volunteering opportunities, Friendship Group, Singing Group, Memory Cafe, Carers Group.
Wanstead House Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, Health, Saving of lives, Social welfareProvision of adult education classes, family learning courses, clubs, groups, activities for junior, teenage and adult members of the local community together with functions, social events, fund raising and workshops. Partnerships with local authority, education centre, community police, counselling groups, workskill workshops and other community groups.
Evans Public Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureRaise money to maintain the Hall through different activities. Regular users are Bowls, Community Council, Line Dancing, Circuits, Social Hub, Quiz nights and Singalongs. Facilities have been improved through funding from Brechfa Forest West Wind Farm Community Fund. The primary school regularly uses the facilities. We hold fundraising events such as fairs and Tribute Evenings.
The Friends Of Hatherop Church Of England Primary School
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionRaising funds for a school
Milton Keynes Hindu Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe Charity aims to preserve and promote Hindu Culture. It provides Language and Dance classes for Children and Young people and organises religious and Cultural activities which it promotes in the wider community. It organises social and recreational activities for the Elderly. It raises funds for the establishment of a Hindu Community Centre in Milton Keynes.
The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association
Animals, Charity and VCS support, HousingThe charity operates throughout England and Wales through the trustees and a supporting team of volunteers to render assistance to Pug dogs in need for whatever reason by re-homing in previously vetted homes and providing immediate & essential veterinary care where required prior to said re-homing.
Bournemouth Aviation Charitable Foundation
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureThe Bournemouth Aviation Museum is now situated opposite the airport in the grounds of Adventure Wonderland .The museum is open every day during the summer 10am till 5pm and at weekends in the winter from 10am until 4pm. The museum will only be closed during this time due to adverse weather or shortage of volunteers. We always need more volunteers to keep the museum open.
The Mothers' Union (diocese Of Blackburn Branch)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportThe Mothers' Union works to support families both locally and worldwide by fulfilling our aims and objects. Work is undertaken by members who are involved in social policy issues and who raise funds to support our overseas work. On a local level our members offer practical support to families in Lancashire and throughout the Anglican Communion.
Friends Of Ucd
Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationFriends of UCD was established for fundraising for the purpose of the furtherance of education and research carried out by University College Dublin.
Friends Of Danesbury And Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthRuns one charity shop and other fundraising events to support Danesbury Neurological Centre (an NHS facility treating adults with neurological problems) and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (which provides rehabilitation following a stay in an acute hospital) as well as occasional support to other Hertfordshire NHS facilities providing similar rehabilitation.
Woodchester Mansion Trust Limited
Arts, Charity and VCS supportOpen days, guided tours for public, educational & private groups; Hire for weddings, TV & film production, commercial photography etc; Fundraising for major repair projects; Masonry & traditional building training courses; Developing courses for training bodies;Developing strategic plan with Stroud District Council & National Trust for future of Woodchester Mansion & Woodchester Park as an entity.
The Surrey Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportIn pursuance of the overall goals of its charitable objectivs, the Federation's principal activity is enabling women in Surrey. In practice, this means that through the work of its trustees, sub-committees, member WIs, volunteers and other supporters, the Federation: Encourages women in Surrey to become individual members of their local WI; Assists and advises on the setting up of new WIs in regio
The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe charity makes grants and bursaries to individuals in aid of technical education connected to industries in the automotive, aerospace and coachmaking sectors. It also supports charitable institutions and voluntary bodies and members of the UK armed services .The charity raises charitable funds mainly from its members but also raises funds from the general public from time to time.
The Friends Of The National Railway Museum
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, HeritagePublish & distribute quarterly magazine. Arrange evening lectures. Introduce volunteers to the NRM. Publish books on railway topics. Promote the NRM's activities.
The Herpes Viruses Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportPatient-run: website, booklets, a helpline run by trained volunteers who can answer medical questions and counsel people with any psychological worries. For subscribers: quarterly journals, leaflets on all aspects of the virus, meetings, seminars.Re shingles and neurogenic pain, we supply a 17-page information pack. This pain is especially severe in the elderly and is difficult to treat.
Brookside Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationWe raise funds for new equipment, toys and day trips by means of sponsorship from the parents/carers of the children.
Hindu Cultural Society Of Cleveland
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social careFundraising events, cultural & religious activities. Day centre for elderly & disabled, including serving vegetarian meals & outings at periodic intervals.
Whiston Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationCare and education of 2 - 5 yr olds in line with the EYFS, raise funds to purchase equipment, xmas and leaving presents etc.We also undertake fundraising for other charities i.e. Barnardo's, Children in Need, Rehouse to Rehome
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Medway West Branch
Charity and VCS support, EducationWe provide subsidised veterinary treatment for animals owned by local people on low income. We take in and rehome unwanted, abandoned and stray animals.We respond to enquires from the public on a whole range of animal welfare issues. We also provide volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work, including trusteeship, fundraising and providing work experience placements.
The Stevenage Community Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentTo support charities, local groups and individuals in Stevenage and the immediate surrounding area with small grants. Money is raised from corporate membership subscription, fund raising and donations.
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.