Society Charities
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Stamford And Bourne District Scout Council
Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyTraining young people in Social,Sports,Citizenship and Outward Bound skills.
Makki Mosque Organisation, Sheffield
Religion, SocietyAvailability of Mosque for prayer facility.To provide Islamic and religious education to all Muslims.To promote inter-faith dialogue and community cohesion.
Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society
Religion, SocietyCambridge Muslim Welfare Society was formed with the purpose of providing a place of worship for Muslims in Cambridge, to provide a platform for interfaith dialogue and congruence; and to provide support to the Muslims as a community in Cambridge.
The Yakar Educational Foundation
SocietyTeaching, consultancy and religious services as well as inter-faith and inter-community activity.
Suffolk East Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyThe main purposes of the WI organisation are to enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public question, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. Working together to put into practice these ideals.
Rickmansworth And Chorleywood District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyThe training of young people between the ages of 6 and 25 in Scoutcraft, citizenship and outdoor activities according to the princples of the Scout Association.
Bradford South District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, SocietyBradford South District Scout Council supports Scouting for young people aged 4 to 25 across the district. We provide governance, resources and training to local Scout Groups and volunteers. We promote personal development, leadership, active citizenship and skills for life through a fun, inclusive, youth-led, values-based programme aligned with Scout Association policies.
1st Burghfield Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyThe Scout Group comprises Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. We provide educational and fun activities for Boys and Girls in the Burghfield and Sulhampstead areas of West Berkshire. We aim to develop citizenship and life skills and instill respect for the environment and society.
Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyProvides coordination for the WI in Buckinghamshire; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative
SocietyThe charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is independent and non-partisan and was set up on 2 April 1990. It is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association and its principal activity continues to be the advancement of human rights throughout the Commonwealth.
Hindu Cultural Society
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion, Research, Social welfare, SocietyWe organise cultural and religious events, with occasional talks on Hindu philosophy for the Asian community, especially elderly folks who mostly live a very deprived and isolated life. We also arrange "tabla classes" and yoga sessions for our younger group.Offer cultural activities to Hindu Community, promote equality and diversity, organise Diwali cultural celebrations for Stoke City Council.
The Avon County Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyThe activities organised by this charity are consistent with upholding the objects of the Women's Institute charity of which the main purpose is to enable women who are 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 o
Lincolnshire North Federation Of Womens Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Research, SocietyTo improve the quality of life for women and their families, through lifelong learning. To advance the education of women relating to citizenship and public issues at local, national and international level. Offer a wide range of learning opportunities and encourage members to adopt healthier and sustainable life styles by supporting leisure activities, the sciences and combined arts.
The Lipman-Miliband Trust
SocietySupporting, both within the UK and internationally, research and educational projects with concerns around equality, diversity and democracy, and supporting educational activities that raise public awareness and understanding of struggles and movements for peace, human rights and labour rights.
British Friends Of Quaker Council For European Affairs
Associations, Religion, SocietyThe primary purpose of the QCEA British Committee (BC) is to support the work of Quaker House in Brussels (QCEA). The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) was founded in 1979 to bear witness throughout Europe to Friends' long-standing concerns for peace, human rights and the right sharing of resources. It does this chiefly through staff based at Quaker House in Brussels.
The Hibbert Trust
Education, SocietyPromotion of Liberal Religion, Interfaith understanding and Unitarian Christianity through public interest and personal scholarship.
Stratford Upon Avon Unit 507 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietySea Cadets is voluntary uniformed youth organisation which offers a range of largely free activities from sailing, canoeing, rock climbing, engineering, IT communications, music and cookery. We aim to encourage good citizenship and provide worthwhile qualifications, experience and adventure for young people. Cadets have the opportunity to learn life skills whilst having fun and making friends.
Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyCo-ordinates and supports activities of Women's Institutes in Bedfordshire. The Women's Institutes undertake 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.
Lincolnshire South Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyTHE MAIN PURPOSES OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ORGANISATION ARE TO 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 ETC.
Islamic Centre St Albans (herts)
Beneficiary group, Education, Religion, Society(1) OFFER PLACE OF WORSHIP(2) OFFER CLASSES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS(3) LECTURES FOR ADULTS(4) ASSISTANCE WITH FUNERAL SERVICES(5) PROVIDE SPEAKERS AND ACCEPT VISITS FROM SCHOOLS(6) PARTICIPATE IN INTERFAITH DIALOGUE
The Mulberry Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, SocietyA grant making trust with particular interest in charities in Essex, other areas in the UK are considered. Grants aim to strengthen family life from the very young to very old. Also Homelessness, Debt. advice and Promotion of Inter-faith work. Education, Research and the Arts where contributing to the aims listed above.No unsolicited applications or from individuals.
The Leigh Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, SocietyThe trust's main activity is grant making. Currently the trust provides support for organisations working in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation, criminal justice, asylum seekers, racial equality and education. The trustees review the trust's areas of interest on a regular basis
Monastery Of Christ Our Saviour
Education, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyThe Charity supports the monastic life and public prayer of the community of monks. The community promotes ecumenical and inter-faith relations and hosts courses in psychotherapy and the relationship between psychotherapy and spirituality. It also receives individuals and groups for religious and educational and cultural reasons and makes some grants for reasons of religion, education and hardship
Lowestoft And District Mencap Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Social welfare, SocietyThe Unity Centre is a cafe/charity shop offering advice/befriending/hate crime support. Activities: karaoke, arts & crafts, Bang & Crash, wellbeing and Groove.Our Unity Youth Projects department runs The Fort, a gaming hub that specialises in improving social connectivity & life/social skills, through digital/IT-based & modernised projects & activities, such as card/board/video games, D&D & VR.
Teesside Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo advance the education of women in all areas including local, national and international issues of political and social importance, music, drama, other cultural subjects, all branches of agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health, social welfare, to promote sustainable development, to advance citizenship for the public benefit by the promotion of civic responsibility and volunteering.
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.