Charity and VCS support Charities
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Age UK Gateshead Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareOur 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,
Nuffield Trust For The Forces Of The Crown
Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe Trust provides recreational facilities for the Regular and Reserve Armed Forces. It does not fundraise or undertake individual benevolence.
The Royal Veterinary College Animal Care Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, ResearchTo 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.
Greenwich Islamic Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionThere 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.
National Sheep Association
Charity and VCS supportActs as an umbrella organisation for the disemination of relevant information between sheep farmers and other organisations.
Collel Chibath Yerushalayim, Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes Trust
Charity and VCS supportTo further both in the United Kingdom and abroad those purposes recognised as charitable by English Law with the particular purpose of raising funds for Collel Chibath Yerushalayim, Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes, a charitable organisation in Israel.
People In Action (yorkshire)
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, LeisureThe 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.
Hastings Voluntary Action
Charity and VCS supportHastings Voluntary Action is a Council for Voluntary Service that operates in the Borough of Hastings and its neighbourhood. One of the roles is to develop new services and meet identified needs. It gives advice and support to all local organisations.
The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Foundation supports the good causes for which Iceland Foods and its employees undertake a wide range of fundraising activities each year. Since 1986 Iceland Foods and the Foundation have together given over GBP9m to charities including Alder Hey Children's Hospital (over GBP3m), Help For Heroes (GBP1.6m), Alzheimer's Research UK (over GBP3.0m) and The Prostate Cancer Charity (over GBP500,000).
One Westminster
Charity and VCS supportOne 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.
The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthRaising money for the Royal Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital in order to purchase much needed equipment not provided by the NHS Trust.
Consonant LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationLegal advice provision, community education, empowerment, media and policy work, nursery, employment and training services, health promotion, volunteering, IT and ESOL classes
Scannappeal
Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingRaises 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.
Blackburn With Darwen Council For Voluntary Service
Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, Health, HousingWe 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
Leicestershire Education Business Company Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, ResearchTO PROMOTE LINKS BETWEEN BUSINESS AND EDUCATION. PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE WORLD OF WORK THROUGH CAREERS ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND EVENTS; PROVIDING WORK-EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS TO SECONDARY STUDENTS AND ADULTS; SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACCESS OUT OF SCHOOL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERING; RAISING AWARENESS AND INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT CAREERS IN STEM.
Community Action Redbridge
Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesCommunity 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.
Association Of Voluntary Organisations In Wrexham
Charity and VCS support, Social carePromote a range of support servicesIdentify views and represent them to decision makers Provide a Volunteer CentreProvide a funding service and range of training courses Establishment of effective partnerships Promote the voluntary sector in planning service developmentSupport for carers and individualsProvide a range of services and activities for the Community programmes
Hadassah Medical Relief Association U.k.
Charity and VCS supportfundraising for Hadassah Medical Organisation (HMO)
Havering Citizens Advice Bureaux
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportProvides an independant, free, impartial and confidential advice service to everybody regardless of race, sex, disability, sexuality, nationality or religion.Provides training in advice work and in administration for volunteers to externally accredited standards
Wandsworth Community Transport
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareTo provide minibus transport for community groups in Wandsworth.To provide transport for elderly and disabled Wandsworth residents who find it difficult to use public transport.To provide volunteers and driver and escort training to deliver the above.To run Shopmobility and Shopping Shuttles in Wandsworth for those with mobility problems.To act as a central rersource.
Shishukunj
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareProvides activities aimed at children under the age of 16, primarily on Sunday mornings for 4 hours. Encompasses physical, mental, social, cultural & spiritual development in an environment rich in positive values. Activities are run mainly by youth volunteers. Donates to other charitable initiatives in relieving poverty, distress & sickness amongst children & young people in the UK & the world.
Sutton Borough Volunteer Bureau
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareTo advance education protect health relieve poverty sickness and distress and to promote any other charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the area of benefit by the promotion of a voluntary service and for these purposes but not otherwise the charity shall (a) advise and guide persons willing to volunteer and (b) advise and guide organisations using volunteers.
Durham Community Action Limited
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareOur 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.
Resource For London
Charity and VCS supportThe object of Resource for London is to benefit the public by the promotion and improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of charitable organisations. Its principal activity is to operate a resource centre for charities, providing them with office accommodation, conference rooms, meeting rooms and other facilities at an affordable rent.
Hope Worldwide
Charity and VCS support, HousingUK PROJECTS:Homeless services:- Two Step - access to private sector housingVolunteerism:- Supporting volunteer led programmesOVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT:- Fund-raising, support and capacity building
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.