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Charity and VCS support Charities

Discover 3,687 Charity and VCS support charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

3,687
Charities
£1,759,959,267
Total Income
£466,957
Avg Income
79.3%
Program Ratio

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

One Knowsley

Charity and VCS support

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,854,714
Areas of Operation: Knowsley
Status: Registered
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Special Olympics Great Britain

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Providing 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.

Latest Income: £1,825,452
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Stafford And Cannock League Of Hospital Friends

Charity and VCS support, Education, Health

Fund raising activities for provision of material benefits to University Hospital of North Midlands (County Hospital), The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust (Cannock Chase Hospital) and South Staffs & Shrops Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust, (St George's Hospital) Outpatient Coffee Bars in all hospital Trust.

Latest Income: £1,679,556
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Environment

RSPCA Suffolk Central runs a Re-Homing Centre (also a holding area for injured wildlife until transfer/release) and Veterinary Clinics, which provide heavily subsidised care for the animals of people on low incomes. We offer low-cost microchipping, advice, and help with neutering/operations, etc., for people on low incomes. We run 5 shops which play a big role in our fundraising.

Latest Income: £1,609,574
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor , Kingston And District Branch

Charity and VCS support

Subsidised veterinary treatment at our Hillingdon Clinic.Rehoming of unwanted and abandoned animals.Promotion of kindness and prevention of cruelty to animals.Promotion of responsible pet ownership.Fundraising to achieve the above activities.

Latest Income: £1,571,426
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Shipwrecked Fishermen And Mariners' Royal Benevolent Society

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

The Shipwrecked Mariners' Society provides financial support to retired seafarers (Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet) and their dependants and those unable to continue working at sea through accident, disability, illness or for compassionate reasons. The Charity operates through a nationwide network of volunteers.The Society makes annual awards for acts of skill and gallantry at sea.

Latest Income: £1,553,334
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Wolverhampton Voluntary And Community Action

Charity and VCS support, Facilities

INFRA-STRUCTURE AGENCY SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR WITHIN THE CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON, INCLUDING ENCOURAGING COLLABORATIVE WORKING, SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO SPEAK OUT, AND SUPPORTING PEOPLE INTO VOLUNTEERING.

Latest Income: £1,518,545
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health

To raise funds and invite and receive contributions by way of subscriptions, donations or otherwise to supplement as the League thinks fit the resources of the hospital service in consultation with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; to support the hospital by means of voluntary service; to provide facilities for patients and relatives.

Latest Income: £1,495,529
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Southwark Disablement Association

Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

SDA provides information, welfare benefits advice, deaf communication, volunteers befriending, personal & group development, access to sports, domiciliary home care, palliative domiciliary care and supports various user activity and learning groups.

Latest Income: £1,477,789
Areas of Operation: Southwark
Status: Registered
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Age UK Bolton

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

Age UK Bolton is a local self-financing charity, established in 1947 to promote the well-being of all older people (50+) in the metropolitan borough of Bolton.We are also part of the influential national Age UK Federation, recognised as the leading provider of services to, and campaigner with and on behalf of, older people in the voluntary sector.

Latest Income: £1,475,175
Areas of Operation: Bolton
Status: Registered
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Rotunda LTD

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health

Rotunda offers an alternative education provision for key stage 4. Adult education. Enabling services volunteer programme. Free Counselling service and peer support. Ofsted registered nursery "Good" and catering facilities.Serviced office space and luxury garden venue for hire

Latest Income: £1,422,771
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Age UK Gateshead Limited

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

Our staff and volunteers together deliver services and activities for people aged over 50 in Gateshead & Newcastle.We are driven by the needs & aspirations of people in later life & our mission is to improve the lives of older people.Our vision is that all older people flourish. We provide Benefits Advice, Advocacy, Dementia Care, Social Groups, Befriending, Frailty, Falls, Stroke Services,

Latest Income: £1,375,057
Areas of Operation: Gateshead
Status: Registered
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The Royal Veterinary College Animal Care Trust

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Research

To raise funds in support of the educational, research, clinical and animal welfare activities of the Royal Veterinary College. Funds are raised using a variety of methods, from members of the public, College Alumni, grant-making trusts, companies and other voluntary sources.

Latest Income: £1,341,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Royal School Of Church Music

Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education

We aim to encourage and inspire the best use of music, above all in Christian worship, formation and outreach. We do this by both direct and indirect education and training. Through our staff, volunteers and partnerships, we provide short courses, extended learning programmes, publications and resources, advice and advocacy. We work with people of all ages, abilities and levels of resource.

Latest Income: £1,338,969
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Greenwich Islamic Centre

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Religion

There was quite a considerable maintenance of the building and services undertaken through out the year. The trend will continue in the coming years.A number of children's and youth activities were carried out during school summer holidays. A Scout Group operated from the Centre, run by dedicated volunteers and supported by other similar Scout Groups.Primarily, a place of worship.

Latest Income: £1,327,484
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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People In Action (yorkshire)

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Leisure

The Charity supports people with learning diffiuculties/disabilities, mental health and other similar impairments wtihin communities to create a barrier free - world, a world which provides equality of opportunity and celebrates cultural diversity.Individuals are supported to become independent citizens through, employment, volunteering social and leisure and training actvities.

Latest Income: £1,287,129
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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One Westminster

Charity and VCS support

One Westminster was formed on 1 April 2014 by the merger of Volunteer Centre Westminster and Voluntary Action Westminster. Its mission is to transorm peoples lives through volunteering and voluntary sector support. It provides a range of volunteer brokerage, training and front line community services as well as a diverse range of support services for charities and community groups in Westminster.

Latest Income: £1,230,926
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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October Gallery Trust

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Research, Society

The October Gallery is an arts complex dedicated to the appreciation of the transvangarde - the cross-cultural avant garde. The Gallery hosts exhibitions of art from around the world, talks on art and science, poetry readings, theatre and dance performances. Support is from sales of art, rental of the Gallery's unique facilities, grants, donations, staff, volunteers and friends.

Latest Income: £1,202,680
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Durham Community Action Limited

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfare

Our main areas of activity are the provision of advice and support services for the voluntary and community sector; outreach work with community groups and individuals; assistance and advice services for volunteers; health and well-being initiatives for disadvantaged and/or isolated people; assistance for local communities in developing initiatives that help to sustain their communities.

Latest Income: £1,141,155
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Scannappeal

Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing

Raises funds to provide most advanced medical equipment and associated facilities including building of premises on a site within, adjoining or near to any hospital or health centre within Buckinghamshire and adjacent counties, designed to provide all the facilities required by the housing and operating of such equipment.

Latest Income: £1,110,262
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The League Of Friends To The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health

To raise funds for the hospital through its branch network.To further research,study,advances in treatment and improvement in care at the hospital.To help patients and former patients of the hospital.Provide support from its central office and provide a well run shop and coffee shop through a combination of paid and volunteer staff.

Latest Income: £1,098,941
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Blackburn With Darwen Council For Voluntary Service

Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing

We aim to connect people and grow communities. We do this by action - encouraging communities to take control;support - helping the most vulnerable within our community (e.g. ex-offenders, homeless, people in recovery, people with physical or mental health conditions, etc.);resource - helping groups with governance, funding, etc.volunteer - promoting and using volunteers to initiate change

Latest Income: £1,090,404
Areas of Operation: Blackburn With Darwen
Status: Registered
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Community Action Redbridge

Charity and VCS support, Facilities

Community Action Redbridge is on a mission to support strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We work with a diverse network of members, supporters and local communities to create positive change.

Latest Income: £1,085,818
Areas of Operation: Redbridge
Status: Registered
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The Community Of The Many Names Of God

Charity and VCS support, Health, Religion

Provides multifaith worship, care and support for a nation wide annual congregation of 90,000, at the three Temples in Skanda Vale monastery, SA33 6JT. Donated 84.5 tonnes of direct food aid in 2018. Is volunteer led with 78,500 volunteer hours provided by 950 volunteers across the work of the charity in 2018.

Latest Income: £1,084,228
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Vellore UK

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health

Support for Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India and hospitals working in partnership with CMC Vellore. Friends of Vellore UK seek to help CMC to ensure that everyone can receive appropriate medical treatment regardless of their ability to pay. We raise funds to support healthcare, education and development projects that benefit the poorest and most excluded communities.

Latest Income: £1,057,698
Areas of Operation: India
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 3,687 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 (£293.5m). 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 £1.8bn 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 79.3%. 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 £467k. 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.