Charity and VCS support Charities
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The Little Way Association
Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social welfareTo 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.
Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe objectives of the charity are to promote education and good health and to relieve poverty among children, young people, women and the disadvantaged in emerging and developing countries.The charity carries out its objectives by raising funds and distributing them to local, community-based organisations seeking to empower youth, especially girls and young women.
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Charity
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthThe charity raises funds for Bristol city centre & Weston-super-Mare hospitals. It is the official charity partner for: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol Eye Hospital, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre, Bristol Dental Hospital, St. Michael's Hospital, Weston General Hospital, South Bristol Community Hospital & Central Health Clinic.
The Big Cat Sanctuary LTD
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Environment, HousingThe Big Cat Sanctuary houses a diverse and genetically valuable collection of felids. TBCS is an active member of many European Breeding Programmes.The Sanctuary raises funds through photographic workshops, experiences, annual open days and events.Funds raised at TBCS are invested back into the Sanctuary for the welfare of our cats and used as contributions to our conservation work in the UK
City Of Trees Trust
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentCity of Trees is a community forest organisation for Greater Manchester, working with volunteers and an ever-growing network of individuals, communities, businesses and organisations to plant trees and look after trees across the GM region. Promoting a tree culture with activities to boost health & wellbeing, enhance learning and green skills and tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency.
Sheffield Wildlife Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EnvironmentOur 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.
Community Childcare Centres
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, FacilitiesThe charity provides childcare education for children aged from 6 months, up to and including 11 years. Growing Places is a charitable company, committed to enhancing lives, raising aspirations and creating opportunities for all stakeholders (children, their families, employees and volunteers). For more information please see www.growingplaces.org.uk.
Charinco Common Investment Fund
Charity and VCS supportThe Sussex Community Foundation
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportSussex Community Foundation:1. Raises funds to improve quality of life in East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove2. Provides services for people and companies wishing to donate to their local community3. Is building a permanent capital fund for good causes across Sussex4. Gives grants to charities and community groups in East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove
Habitat For Humanity Great Britain
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Environment1) We fund raise to make grants to HFH projects in the UK and around the world.2) We support partner organisations around the world in project design,execution, monitoring and evaluation.3) We recruit, train and equip volunteer teams to send to HFH projects in the UK and around the world.
Age UK Barnet
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity operates two activity centres for older people and a variety of services in the community including exercise classes, nail cutting, social activities, information and advice and a home repair service.It encourages volunteering to assist older people and by older people assisting others.
Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfareIndependent 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).
Givewell UK
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesWe promote charities that save and improve lives the most per dollar as identified by the U.S. organisation GiveWell. We raise funds on their behalf and make grants to further their life improving and life saving programs.
Support Staffordshire
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentSupport Services to Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Organisations including Organisational Development such as starting up, governance & committee support, financial systems & accounting, business planning, policy & procedure development, HR advice and volunteer management. We also operate Staffordshire Volunteer Centre services.
Springboard Sunderland Trust
Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social careWe 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.
United By 2022 Charity
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureUnited By 2022 is the legacy charity born from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Our activities are mostly in the West Midlands and provide community work experience opportunities for young people experiencing disadvantages, build capacity in community organisations, supply local volunteers to civic, cultural and sports events taking place in the region.
The Birmingham Dogs Home
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Education, HousingTo 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.
Dudley Council For Voluntary Service
Charity and VCS supportPromoting any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community within the Metropolitan area of Dudley. To develop a high quality, proactive voluntary sector for the benefit of the residents of the Dudley Borough by positively engaging partners in support of voluntary activity. To bring together representatives of the statutory and voluntary organisations engaged therein.
Sentebale
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe principal activity of the charity is to raise funds and awareness, and to distribute money for the specific charitable purposes of supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Lesotho and elsewhere.
Voluntary Action Rotherham
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportVAR provides support services to the voluntary and community groups/organisations within the borough. This is provided by the following: a volunteer centre, developing and facilitating networks and collaborative working, undertakes policy analysis and research, lobbies on behalf of the sector, runs a membership scheme, develop and manage several bespoke projects. VAR is a membership based org.
Global Giving UK
Charity and VCS supportGlobalGiving UK helps smaller charities working in local communties worldwide become more self reliant and sustainable. We do this through access to more funding (through www.globalgiving.co.uk), skilled volunteers and free training - using technology to maximise access and minimise cost. We work to get more money to our partners and for that money to be used in the best possible way.
Salisbury District Hospital Charitable Fund
Charity and VCS support, HealthThe charity aims to support the patients and staff of Salisbury District Hospital. There are numerous funds each with written objectives and Trustees ensure that expenditure complies with these objectives. The charity raises funds to purchase additional medical equipment and facilities, to support those provided by the NHS.
Greater Manchester Centre For Voluntary Organisation
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Social welfareGMCVO works to increase economic and social inclusion in Greater Manchester through effective collaborations and supporting other organisations to achieve their goals. We support voluntary organisations and social enterprises to understand the operating environment, to gain social investment and we test new approaches. We provide investment and are a lead body for networks & partnership projects.
The Bridge Renewal Trust
Charity and VCS support, Health, SocietyThe Bridge Renewal Trust delivers practical ways that people can live healthier, long and fulfilling lives thus playing our part in reducing health inequalities and building healthier, safer and stronger communities in Haringey. We work to empower our diverse communities and promote mental health and wellbeing, community safety, local giving and a stronger voluntary sector.
The English Province Of The Congregation Of Our Lady Of Charity Of The Good Shepherd CIO
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, Health, Religion, Social care1. Pastoral community work and chaplaincy work - Voluntary servicewithin the Church and local community, chaplaincy ministry in prisons,hospitals and hospices.2. Ministry within Social Services teams - Work with Social Services andagencies within the voluntary sector.3. Residential care services for our elderly Sisters at St Euphrasia?s CareHome, Blackley, Manchester.
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.