Charity and VCS support Charities
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Better Leeds Communities
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportAdvice Service, Support and Engagement service, Families and Communites work including volunteer support and community leadership, and social prescribing
Community Links Bromley
Charity and VCS supportSupport, promote and facilitate the development of a strong, diverse, confident and effective voluntary and community sector. To improve the quality of life for people and their communities.
Communities Together East Anglia
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HealthGeneral Charitable PurposesDisability, older people, family carers and those with mental health difficultiesEconomic/Community development/EmploymentRecruitment of volunteers
Merseyside Play Action Council
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportINFORMATION, ADVICE AND RESOURCE CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY/VOLUNTARY SECTOR GROUPS WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ON MERSEYSIDE
Reading Voluntary Action
Charity and VCS supportThe promotion and support of voluntary action in the greater Reading area.
Doncaster Young Men's Christian Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentYMCA Doncaster provides places and programmes where all young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive. Our principal activity is in the provision of accommodation and related services for young people between the ages of 18 and 25.We also provide community activities, meeting space for other organisations and volunteering opportunities for local people.
Chepstow And District Mencap Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthWe help Young people.. People with a disability/Special needs.We provide human resources [eg staff/volunteers] . We provide services[eg care/counselling] Advocacy/advice/informationWe provide buildings[eg facilities/open space]
Src Community Nursery
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, ReligionChildren's Full Day Care Community Nursery voluntary sector
League Of Friends Of The Princess Royal Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, LeisureThe charity runs a shop in the Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath and raises funds with other activities such as Golf days /street collections
Tools For Self Reliance
Charity and VCS supportOur overall mission is to supports people to gain the skills and knowledge they need to build resilient livelihoods and thriving communities. We work with and through partner organisations to deliver training and to equip graduates for work. In the UK we have a network of over 350 UK volunteers who contribute by collecting and refurbishing donated tools and by fundraising to support our work.
Camsight
Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingCamSight supports people with low vision or blindness in Cambridgeshire, enhancing independence, wellbeing and inclusion. We offer home, phone and community-based support with concessions, benefits and grants, equipment and assistive technology, emotional support and counselling. We also run a network of peer support groups, provide volunteering opportunities, and facilitate accessible activities.
Learning Partnerships
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationWorking across diverse inner-city communities reducing inequality, exclusion and disadvantage to provide opportunities and support for children, young people and adults to access education, employment, training & volunteering.
Blackfriars Settlement
Charity and VCS supportEmpowering local people by adding expertise, encouragement and support to their efforts and achievements;creating opportunities for them to reach their educational, social and economic potentialUniting the contributions of local volunteers and community partners to achieve shared objectivesEncouraging funds in to deliver and support quality services for people of all ages
Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareRelief of elderly in Hammersmith & Fulham Borough from Day Centre: Advice and information, befriending, transport to shops, outings, keep fit classes, pilates, computer room, hot lunches, mind games, lounge area, local & vocal forum, art classes, digital enabling, library, garden, blind club, dementia club, bingo & others. Fund-raising through a shop selling donated goods.
My Wish Charity
Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Trustee's aim is that through fundraising activities, events and appeals we will further improve the provision of high quality patient care throughout the Trust, focusing on the use of modern technology in areas not covered or fully supported by central NHS funds.
Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social careWe are a membership organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Peterborough. Offering members services to include support, information, advice and networking alongside practical help. Our Centre also hosts projects which support carers, volunteering, disability, advocacy and Direct Payments
Hereford And Worcester Scout County
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP SCOUTING IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION POLICY, ORGANISATION & RULES. THIS INCLUDES THE PROVISION OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS.TO PROVIDE CAMPING AND ACTIVITY FACILITIES AT KINVER, STAFFORDSHIRE.
Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited
Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesThe public benefit, for the prevention & saving of life at sea, on the foreshore or from water by the acquisition, fitting out & maintenance of lifeboats, and the provision of a rescue service to operate from Caister in the county of Norfolk.
Brace
Charity and VCS support, Health, ResearchBRACE RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO DEMENTIA, PARTICULARLY ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. IT DOES NOT DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
The Oxford House In Bethnal Green
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionEstablished in 1884 Oxford House is an arts and community centre in Bethnal Green. Oxford House provides (1) a community space including cafe, affordable office and hire space; (2) a creative place with classes and activities for all ages in the theatre, dance studio, gallery, chapel, and roof terrace and (3) a place to volunteer.
Camden Chinese Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureWe have daily Luncheon club, yoga,keep-fit class,Tai Chi Class,Health events,Health Talks,monthly Eyes test,Swimming Class,Celebration for New year ,Chinese New Year etc,Day trips.Residential Trip and Fundraising Events.Besides, we have Elderly Project ,Welfare Advice Project,Housebound Project ,Volunteering Project ,Community Development and Health Project.
Claretian Missionaries Trust
Charity and VCS support, ReligionAs a Roman Catholic Missionary Institute, the Claretians work in Parish Ministry, Retreat Ministry and fundraising for supporting Claretian missions in developing countries.
Sandwell Multi Care
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Social careTHE ORGANISATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE SEVERE LEARNING DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING A HOME BASED RESPITE CARE SERVICE, SATURDAY CLUB, HOLIDAY SCHEMES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANISATION HAS A CHARITY SHOP WHICH RAISES FUNDS FOR THE CHARITY.THE CHARITY HAS A HOLIDAY BUNGALOW FOR USE.
Kadwa Patidar Samaj (uk) Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesOrganise Cultural & Religious activities. Help with Education, promote and support activities for the elderly, youth and young. Regularly support Harrow Mayors Charities. Donations to charities working for the relief of Famine in Africa etc. Provide volunteers to assist other charities with aims similar to ours. All charity activities are carried out by volunteers and they are not paid.
Voluntary Action - Swindon
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportVoluntary Action Swindon is the local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) in Swindon. As an infrastructure organisation, Voluntary Action Swindon offers capacity building support to voluntary and community organisations; it represents their interests and provides a voice for them in policy-making. All voluntary and community organisations in the Borough of Swindon are our target groups.
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.