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Discover 5,764 Charity and VCS support charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

5,764
Charities
£1,937,796,555
Total Income
£315,602
Avg Income
82.8%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Paddle Steamer Preservation Society

Charity and VCS support, Heritage

Fundraising for restoration. Publication of historical and technical information. Public meetings on related matters. Collection of archives and artefacts displayed on the Internet and available for research.

Latest Income: £6,051,895
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Volunteering Matters

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

TO ENABLE AND SUPPORT PEOPLE TO BE ACTIVE CITIZENS AND PLAY A ROLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERING. WE DEVELOP AND DELIVER HIGH IMPACT VOLUNTEER-LED SOLUTIONS TO TACKLE SOME OF THE MOST DIFFICULT CHALLENGES FACING INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES TODAY. WE FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF FOUR DISTINCT COMMUNITIES; OLDER AND RETIRED PEOPLE, DISABLED PEOPLE, VULNERABLE FAMILIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE.

Latest Income: £5,695,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Sevenoaks School Foundation

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education

To provide facilities for the education of children at Sevenoaks School by raising funds to support new building projects and the widening of access by the award of bursaries.

Latest Income: £5,476,871
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Young Enterprise

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education

Young Enterprise empowers young people to harness their personal and business skills. We make the connection between school and the world of work, enabling young people to develop the knowledge and attitudes they need to succeed. More than 214,000 young people from across England and Wales have participated in a Young Enterprise learning experience this year supported by around 6,000 volunteers.

Latest Income: £5,429,076
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The National Youth Agency

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

The National Youth Agency works in partnership with a wide range of public, private and voluntary sector organisations to support and improve services for young people. Our particular focus is on youth work and we believe strongly that by investing in young people's personal and social development, young people are better able to live more active and fulfilling lives.

Latest Income: £5,420,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Brathay Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

Everyone has the capacity to do extraordinary things that can inspire & benefit others. Brathay's mission is to improve the life chances of children, young people & families by inspiring them to engage positively in their communities. Our achievements are supported by knowledge in our research hub & revenue from our people and organisation development consultancy & our enterprising fundraising.

Latest Income: £5,417,000
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Harewood House Trust Limited

Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Preserving, for the public benefit, Harewood House, its grounds and collections. Promoting the study and appreciation of Harewood as a place of historic and cultural interest and natural beauty, including through events and exhibitions. Providing facilities for recreation, leisure and educational activities. Seeking sponsorship and undertaking fundraising activities to support the charity's work.

Latest Income: £5,188,325
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Milton Keynes Community Foundation Limited

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support

We are a local Independant grant making charity. We raise funds by obtaining donations from individuals and companies. Local charities and community groups apply for grants to support their charitable activities in Milton Keynes. Via our subsidiary company, MK Community Properties Ltd, we provide local voluntary and community organisations with accomodation at a subsidised rate.

Latest Income: £5,094,489
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Agape Ministries LTD

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives

Presenting the Gospel in word and action on campuses, in the workplace, the community and around the world. Developing products and resources to aid our workers, partners and volunteers.Developing strategic partnerships with churches and other organisations. Global Aid Network to provide Humanitarian Aid and relief wherever needed.

Latest Income: £4,937,139
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Sefton Council For Voluntary Service

Charity and VCS support

Sefton CVS promotes voluntary,community and faith activity in the borough of Sefton and surrounding areas by means of providing services to and support for voluntary, community and faith organisations.CVS acts as the principal coordinating and umbrella infrastructure organisation and is a conduit between voluntary sector organisations, through networks and joint working, and the statutory sector.

Latest Income: £4,823,292
Areas of Operation: Sefton
Status: Registered
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Colel Chabad

Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

To raise funds for the world wide Colel Chabad organisation food program distribution in Israel for the poor and disadvantaged.

Latest Income: £4,723,736
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Tlc: Talk, Listen, Change

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfare

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change provide a range of services in support of safe, healthy and happy relationships. These include: - counselling for children, young people, individual adults, couples and families- domestic abuse prevention programmes for perpetrators - mediation and separation services- community volunteering projects- partnership relationship-focussed projects

Latest Income: £4,679,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Little Way Association

Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social welfare

To encourage devotion to St Therese of Lisieux and to spread knowledge of her spirituality of love and trust in God our Father. To raise funds to help the missionary work of the Catholic Church overseas especially projects for the poor, sick, deprived and marginalised.

Latest Income: £4,448,975
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The National Federation Of Women's Institutes Of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey And The Isle Of Man

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Society

Provides national coordination for the WI organisation; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.

Latest Income: £4,039,055
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Suffolk Mind

Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social care

Supported housing services, including one residential care home. Community services offering groups and courses which include for example, anger and anxiety management, promoting self esteem, empowerment and recovery. A volunteer counselling service. All activities aim to improve the emotional and mental health of the people of Suffolk.

Latest Income: £4,016,021
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Forever Manchester

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

Forever Manchester is a charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.

Latest Income: £3,994,073
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Florence Nightingale Foundation

Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Housing, Professions

We advance the study of nursing and promote excellence in nursing practice. We raise funds to provide scholarships for nurses and midwives, to study at home or abroad to provide innovation in practice, extend skills to meet changing needs.

Latest Income: £3,907,811
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Hamelin Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Social care

A range of services, projects and activities to support disabled children, adults & carers including; residential respite/short break services, domiciliary/community based support, resource bases for daytime/evening/weekend activities, supported accommodation, work experience/training projects, supported employment services, accredited training for members of staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

Latest Income: £3,895,391
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Voluntary Action Sheffield

Charity and VCS support, Education

Local infrastructre organisation providing a range of services to voluntary and community organisations, including training, specialist advice (including legal, HR, volunteering, ICT) accountancy, payroll, supporting partnership working and accommodation (office, training and meeting facilities).

Latest Income: £3,747,244
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Nottinghamshire Hospice Limited

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Support people affected by an end of life diagnosis, by providing Wellbeing - meeting social, clinical & emotional needs. Hospice in your Home 40,000 hours pa so people are cared for and die in their preferred place. Counselling support pre and post bereavement for patients, their carers and families. Generating income through 10 shops and fundraising activities to provide services free of charge.

Latest Income: £3,728,670
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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Sheffield Wildlife Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Environment

Our VisionThroughout Sheffield & Rotherham, from our streets & neighbourhoods to the wider countryside, there will be an abundance of nature that is protected, cared for and experienced by everyone.For the benefit of nature and people in Sheffield & Rotherham, working with our members, volunteers, local people, partners and the wider Wildlife Trust family, and by acting local.

Latest Income: £3,630,371
Areas of Operation: Rotherham
Status: Registered
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Charinco Common Investment Fund

Charity and VCS support

Latest Income: £3,563,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfare

Independent living support, accessible transport services, supported employment training, training and personal development, personalcare support, community development, disabled & inclusive children's services, NVQ centre, welfare benefit/rights support, advocacy, integrated provision for deaf people (adults & young people), equipment service, dial-a-wheelchair, volunteering (all abilities).

Latest Income: £3,520,354
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Springboard Sunderland Trust

Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care

We organize training and volunteering opportunities for people of all age groups. We have a comprehensive network of employer placements in a range of disciplines including, residential and nursing care homes, schools, nurseries, day care centres, print, horticulture and motor vehicle, amongst others. Our mainstream programmes include Foundation Learning, Apprenticeships and Train to Gain.

Latest Income: £3,418,484
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Birmingham Dogs Home

Animals, Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing

To take in and care for stray and unwanted dogs from the West Midlands area and find new homes where possible.Provide education to schools and other community groups in responsible dog ownership.Fundraising to ensure the on-going provision of service.

Latest Income: £3,408,698
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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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.