Society Charities
Discover 305 Society charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Pettit Charitable Trust
Health, Social welfare, SocietyWe support charities registered in the UK operating in the fields of disability, mental health, poverty relief, equality and diversity with a gross annual income of less than £500,000. Grant applications should be submitted by email between October and December for one-off grants of £300 which will be made the following February/March.
Kempston Central Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyUndertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
Leighton Buzzard Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyUndertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
First Dinnington Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyWorking with children between 6 & 16 years of age teaching skills and citizenship as laid down by the Scout Association
Market Drayton Museum And Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyTo maintain a Museum and Heritage Centre. To preserve artefacts and documents associated with the Town. To promote an interest in local history and the built environment, engendering a sense of identity, citizenship and civic pride. To share knowledge and research. To keep a watch on buildings within the Conservation Area, and comment on significant planning applications in the town.
The Coventry Society
Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyTo promote high standards of planning, urban design and architecture in or affecting Coventry. To preserve and to promote understanding and appreciation of the built landscape and environmental heritage and the history of Coventry. To hold meetings, lectures and exhibitions. To educate public opinion and give appropriate advice and information to enable active citizenship.
Sidford Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Wilstead Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyUndertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
Washington Station Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyThe WI provides a variety of education an learning opportunities for women. It's activities benefit the public by advancing the education and citizenship of women and enabling them to work together in their communities to put into practice the ideals for which the Women's Institute stands.
Scarborough And District Civic Society
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyThe objects of the charity are to stimulate civic pride in the beauty, history and character of Scarborough and its surroundings and to take an active interest in maintaining those features on which the character of the town depends. During the year the society's activities included commenting on planning applications, participating in heritage open days, raising funds and organising town walks.
1st Audlem Guide Company
Beneficiary group, SocietyThe instruction of Girls of all classes in the principles of discipline loyalty and good citizenship under the Governing document of the Royal Charter of Girl Guiding dated 14th December 1922.
Wychbury Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyTo provide an organisation for women with the object of enabling them to take an effective part in life and development. To make provision for a fuller education and citizenship.
Newbiggin By The Sea Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts and sciences to improve and develope conditions of rural life, to advance their education and citizenship in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects.
Bulphan W I
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Northwood (isle Of Wight) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of the Womens Institute organisation is to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts crafts & sciences, to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national & international, in music, drama & other cultural subjects & in all branches of agricultural handicrafts, home
The Joint Council Of Churches For All Nations
Beneficiary group, SocietyTo develop an infrastructure of organisations conducive to the existence of the black majority churches.To foster and develop awareness within the community and the black majority churches, of the spiritual, moral and social issues prevalent and to enhance a spirit of co-operation against xenophobia.To combat racism at all levels and to promote a just society.
Poole Lions Club Charity Trust Fund
Associations, Charity and VCS support, SocietyThe Club is a member of Lions Club International which aims to foster a spirit of "generous consideration" amongst peoples of the word. We organize various events to raise money for local good causes and take an active interest in civic, social and morale welfare of the community, as well as promoting high ethical standards in members business and professions and the practice of good citizenship.
Lostock Hall Units Of The Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyThe charity's main objecitve is the instruction of girls of all classes in the principals of discipline,loyalty and good citizenship.
Ebrington Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the Women's Institute organisation are to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts & sciences, to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national & international, in music, drama & other cultural subjects, in agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health.
Nacton Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Great Barford Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyUndertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
The Warwickshire Army Cadet Force
Armed forces, Associations, SocietyFor providing training and education for members of the Army Cadet Force in Warwickshire and the West Midlands (South Sector) in the duties of good citizenship.
Women's Institute - Glenfield
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of Glenfield WI are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions in their village and to advance their education in citizenship; in public questions both national and international; in music, drama and other cultural subjects, and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home eco
Hartley (west Kent) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo improve and develop conditions of rural life and to advance the education of countrywomen in citizenship in public questions both national and international in music drama and other cultural subjects also to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Wells Civic Society
Economic and community development, SocietyPromote high standards of planning and architecture in or around the City of Wells. Promote civic pride. Hold meetings and lectures.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many society charities are there in the UK?
There are 305 registered society charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
What is the combined annual income of society charities?
Society charities reported a combined annual income of £363.9m across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for society charities?
Across all society charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 75.2%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of society charities?
Society charities have an average annual income of £1.1m. 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.