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Discover 17,698 Charity and VCS support charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

17,698
Charities
£4,963,431,832
Total Income
£258,351
Avg Income
85.8%
Program Ratio

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

University Of Bath Students' Union (busu)

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure

Sports, arts, cultural, departmental, recreational, media, volunteering and diversity & support student groups; representation both academic and in areas such as accommodation, campus facilities, town/gown relations and national issues; support in housing, academic and welfare advice, peer mentoring and peer assisted learning; training, development and entrepreneurial opportunities and a job shop.

Latest Income: £6,689,148
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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North London Welfare And Educational Foundation

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

Raising funds from public for the relief of financial hardship either generally or individually of people living primarily in North London by making grants of money for providing or paying for items services or facilities.The promotion of any other exclusively charitable objects such as the trustees see fit.

Latest Income: £6,614,968
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Tate Foundation

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage

Tate Foundation's principal activities are to raise funds to support the Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery

Latest Income: £6,605,246
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Pets At Home Foundation

Charity and VCS support, Housing

The charity provides support for national animal welfare organisations and locally based re-homing centres through a combination of grants, joint fundraising activities and events. The charity also operates small animal adoption centres in a large number of Pets at Home stores.

Latest Income: £6,604,021
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Maudsley Charity

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health

We support patients and families, clinical care teams and scientists who are working towards the common goal of improving mental health. We are the hospital charity for South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM). We fundraise and support projects across SLaM, King's College London, our local community and nationally. We back better care, recovery and prevention of mental illness.

Latest Income: £6,434,215
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Cruse Bereavement Support

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED BEREAVEMENT THROUGH A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF TRAINED BEREAVEMENT VOLUNTEERS AND THROUGH ITS NATIONAL HELPLINE.WORK DESIGNED TO RAISE THE AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF BEREAVED PEOPLE AND TO PROMOTE THEIR INTERESTS.

Latest Income: £6,428,706
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited

Charity and VCS support, Environment

Working to protect and conserve wild places and wildlife across Surrey with the help of members and volunteers. Our vision is for a living landscape in Surrey that is rich in wildlife and valued by all.

Latest Income: £6,408,078
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Foundation For Social Entrepreneurs

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

Our mission is to find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today's challenges. Through funding and support, we help them to realise their potential and create lasting change.This charity raises funds from the public but does not work with professional fundraisers or commercial participators.

Latest Income: £6,380,139
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Lady Barn House School Limited

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

LBHS aims to provide a first class academic and physical education for young persons of both sexes from age 3 to 11.Up to 10 means-tested bursaries are awarded annually for children in the Junior section of the School.We also offer facilities to local sports clubs;societies;charities & the church, as well as fund raising for a wide range of charities, local, national and international annually.

Latest Income: £6,367,444
Areas of Operation: Stockport
Status: Registered
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Salford Community & Voluntary Services

Charity and VCS support

To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the public principally but not exclusively in the local government area of Salford and its environs (area of benefit). And in particular, build the capacity of third sector organisations and provide them with the necessary support, information and services to enable them to pursue or contribute to any charitable purpose.

Latest Income: £6,361,818
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Keele University Students' Union

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

Keele SU operates a number of activities and services, all for the benefit of its members.Activities include; community representation and advocacy to influence the student experience, individual representation and advocacy to support students facing difficulties, community-based student activities, volunteering and sports facilitation, retail, catering, printing and entertainments.

Latest Income: £6,342,689
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The National Garden Scheme

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Leisure

The NGS raises money for national nursing caring and gardening charities by receiving donations and other support as a result of opening gardens of quality, character and interest to the public. County teams raise funds primarily from donations from garden openings which are sent to Head Office. Gardens are promoted by the annual publication - The Yellow Book; the NGS website and County booklets.

Latest Income: £6,324,138
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k.

Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Saving of lives

Preventing loss of life through drowning & injury through near-drowning,Reducing the number of people drowning year on year,Lead provider of water safety & drowning prevention education, Lead industry body for awarding & training lifeguards,Recognised by Sport England as governing body for Lifesaving Sport in the UK,Club & volunteer network across UK & Republic of Ireland.

Latest Income: £6,183,390
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity

Charity and VCS support, Education, Health

The Charity undertakes as part of its fundraising, various activities involving both staff and the general public to generate income. All income is utilised for the benefit of staff and patient welfare within the Trust.

Latest Income: £6,031,000
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Yesamach Levav

Charity and VCS support

Fund raising and distribution

Latest Income: £5,753,297
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support

Cornwall VSF is an umbrella body for all community and voluntary organisations working or based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It tries to act as the voice of the local third sector and provides advocacy, brokerage, communication and development services for charities and other not-for-profit organisations.

Latest Income: £5,742,920
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
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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University Of Lincoln Students Union

Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

The Charity supports over 17500 students and has Membership Services which are funded by a grant from the University of Lincoln (UoL) and surplus from it's Commercial Services arms. It works in partnership with UoL and other stakeholders for the benefit of it's members. The Charity provides Academic representation, Advice, Welfare services, Sports & Societies & volunteering/employability services.

Latest Income: £5,679,247
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Missio

Charity and VCS support, Religion

The main object of the charity is to support the Catholic Church in mission dioceses throughout the world. This support is most tangible in the funds raised and distributed but is most keenly felt in the spiritual and pastoral unity which is generated.Therefore we have two main areas of activity, mission animation and education, and fund raising - without the one we could not have the other!

Latest Income: £5,630,749
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Charifaith Common Investment Fund

Charity and VCS support

Latest Income: £5,568,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Involve Kent

Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

To improve health, empowering people and communities to live well and tackling the root causes of ill health including isolation, loneliness, disadvantage and frailty.

Latest Income: £5,548,381
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Ey Foundation

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

Our mission is to create and support pathways for young people and entrepreneurs into education, employment and enterprise to help build stronger communities and a more sustainable economy.The programmes we deliver, the independence of our fundraising and the support we provide to other charities sharing our mission, makes us a pioneering force in the UK's charitable foundation sector.

Latest Income: £5,496,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
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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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many charity and vcs support charities are there in the UK?

There are 17,698 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 £5.0bn 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 85.8%. 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 £258k. 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.