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Society Charities That specialise in Democracy

Discover 36 Society charities that specialise in democracy. Use the search below to filter within these results.

36
Charities
£1,208,593,670
Total Income
£577,998
Avg Income
82.9%
Program Ratio

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, Society

The 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.

Latest Income: £13,331
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Education For Democracy In South Africa

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare, Society

For 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.

Latest Income: £12,533
Areas of Operation: South Africa
Status: Registered
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The Project For Modern Democracy

Society

1. 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.

Latest Income: £6,626
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Mustaqbill Foundation

Beneficiary group, Social welfare, Society

Our 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.

Latest Income: £4,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Kingston Upon Hull William Wilberforce Lecture Trust

Charitable activities, Society

TO 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

Latest Income: £3,081
Areas of Operation: Kingston Upon Hull City
Status: Registered
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Mary Clarke Statue Appeal

Beneficiary group, Heritage, Society

We 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.

Latest Income: £2,000
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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Widows For Peace Through Democracy

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Society

WPD 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.

Latest Income: £800
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Centre For Democracy And Peace Research

Society

The Centre for Democracy and Peace Research aims to support and promote academic freedom and critical knowledge production in and beyond Turkey.

Latest Income: £752
Areas of Operation: Turkey
Status: Registered
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Ability2access

Housing, Leisure, Society

Ability2Acess 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.

Latest Income: £702
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Centre For Women's Career Development & Success

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare, Society

WE 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.

Latest Income: £450
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Oromia Support Group

Charity and VCS support, Society

We 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.

Latest Income: £30
Areas of Operation: Ethiopia
Status: Registered
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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.