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Charity and VCS support Charities

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.

The Little Way Association

Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social welfare

To 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.

Latest Income: £3,678,595
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Empower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Limited

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £3,665,149
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Charity

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health

The 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.

Latest Income: £3,662,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Big Cat Sanctuary LTD

Animals, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Housing

The 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

Latest Income: £3,646,058
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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City Of Trees Trust

Charity and VCS support, Environment

City 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.

Latest Income: £3,644,810
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sheffield Wildlife Trust

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

Our 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.

Latest Income: £3,630,371
Areas of Operation: Rotherham
Status: Registered
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Community Childcare Centres

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities

The 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.

Latest Income: £3,580,434
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Charinco Common Investment Fund

Charity and VCS support

Latest Income: £3,563,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Sussex Community Foundation

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support

Sussex 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

Latest Income: £3,553,610
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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Habitat For Humanity Great Britain

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Environment

1) 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.

Latest Income: £3,545,925
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Age UK Barnet

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Leisure, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £3,524,275
Areas of Operation: Barnet
Status: Registered
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Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfare

Independent 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).

Latest Income: £3,520,354
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Givewell UK

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Saving of lives

We 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.

Latest Income: £3,465,380
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Support Staffordshire

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

Support 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.

Latest Income: £3,442,065
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Springboard Sunderland Trust

Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care

We 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.

Latest Income: £3,441,614
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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United By 2022 Charity

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

United 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.

Latest Income: £3,415,005
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Birmingham Dogs Home

Animals, Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing

To 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.

Latest Income: £3,408,698
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Dudley Council For Voluntary Service

Charity and VCS support

Promoting 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.

Latest Income: £3,389,013
Areas of Operation: Dudley
Status: Registered
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Sentebale

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

The 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.

Latest Income: £3,345,000
Areas of Operation: Botswana
Status: Registered
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Voluntary Action Rotherham

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support

VAR 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.

Latest Income: £3,344,446
Areas of Operation: Rotherham
Status: Registered
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Global Giving UK

Charity and VCS support

GlobalGiving 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.

Latest Income: £3,340,393
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Salisbury District Hospital Charitable Fund

Charity and VCS support, Health

The 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.

Latest Income: £3,329,000
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Greater Manchester Centre For Voluntary Organisation

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Social welfare

GMCVO 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.

Latest Income: £3,324,605
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Bridge Renewal Trust

Charity and VCS support, Health, Society

The 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.

Latest Income: £3,316,599
Areas of Operation: Haringey
Status: Registered
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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 care

1. 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.

Latest Income: £3,306,259
Areas of Operation: Barnet
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.