Society Charities That specialise in Democracy
Discover 36 Society charities that specialise in democracy. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Atlantic Council Of The United Kingdom
Education, SocietyThe Atlantic Council of the United Kingdom is an educational charity that promotes knowledge of the North Atlantic Treaty, NATO, and international affairs. It promotes democracy, international understanding, and the values set forth in the North Atlantic Treaty. It fosters debate and dialogue with universities, educational bodies, and the wider public.
Education For Democracy In South Africa
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare, SocietyFor the advancement of education and relief of poverty of disadvantaged students (children and young people) in South Africa. EDSA is a fundraising organisation based in the UK working to provide support to impoverished children and young people in a township known as Smitsville in the Overberg, Western Cape.
The Project For Modern Democracy
Society1. The promotion of efficient government.2. The advancement of education to inform and contribute to overall public knowledge on issues of government, public administration and public service delivery.3. The promotion of civic responsibility and good citizenship for the public benefit.
Mustaqbill Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyOur work is better served by working to build community cohesion by bringing the community together in formal and informal gathereings.Grassroot work with young people about topics covered in training such as social inclusion, community cohesion, equality, diversity and democracy.Mustaqbill Foundation has produced a support system for parents that need support in tackling the views of extremism.
The Kingston Upon Hull William Wilberforce Lecture Trust
Charitable activities, SocietyTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY BY THE GIVING OF A SERIES OF PUBLIC LECTURES IN KINGSTON UPON HULL
Mary Clarke Statue Appeal
Beneficiary group, Heritage, SocietyWe are working to erect a statue of suffragette Mary Clarke in Brighton as a symbol of democracy and women's rights. We provide talks, information and exhibitions, all with the aim of raising awareness of the suffragettes' role in furthering democracy and equal rights for women. We work with the City Council, women's and community groups, businesses and trade unions. We have all-party support.
Widows For Peace Through Democracy
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, SocietyWPD holds regular meetings on widowhood issues at the UN Commission on the Status of Women. As the umbrella organisation for widows NGOs in conflict afflicted countries, it gathers data on the plight of widows; acts as the international focal point for regional widows' groups such as SANWED, and raises awareness on this topic with UK/EU and the UN. It also works with CEDAW.
Centre For Democracy And Peace Research
SocietyThe Centre for Democracy and Peace Research aims to support and promote academic freedom and critical knowledge production in and beyond Turkey.
Ability2access
Housing, Leisure, SocietyAbility2Acess is dedicated to education and action research that promotes accessibility to overcome disability.It includes access to education, work, housing, leisure, sport, health provision, transport and democracy. This pioneering organisation fosters new ways of thinking and advancing knowledge through partnerships between voluntary organisations, industry, education and government.
Centre For Women's Career Development & Success
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare, SocietyWE PROVIDE SERVICES THAT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY, WITHOUT PREJUDICE WORKS AT 98 PER CENT WITH DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE FROM THE BAME COMMUNITIES, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYMENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY INFORMATION PROVISIONS, HEALTH PROMOTIONS, GENERAL & LEGAL ADVICE, HERITAGE & CULTURE, COMMUNITY COHESION, UNDERSTANDING OF UK DEMOCRACY.
Oromia Support Group
Charity and VCS support, SocietyWe are currently in the process of building a website and opening a bank account. We hope to begin fundraising shortly to kick start the activities of the charity.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many democracy society charities are there in the UK?
There are 36 registered democracy society charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the democracy society charities by income?
International Rescue Committee, U.k is the largest by latest reported annual income (£116.5m). 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 democracy society charities?
Democracy society charities reported a combined annual income of £1.2bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for democracy society charities?
Across all democracy society charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 82.9%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of democracy society charities?
Democracy society charities have an average annual income of £578k. 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.