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292
Charities
£275,349,160
Total Income
£920,900
Avg Income
78.6%
Program Ratio

Hindu Society Of Kirklees And Calderdale

Health, Religion, Social welfare, Society

Promoting awareness of Hinduism through education and meditation. Developing close links with other religious groups. Leading interfaith activities and community cohesion events to promote social inclusion.

Latest Income: £18,341
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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Stratford-Upon-Avon Society

Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Society

As a local civic society we organise educational activities to encourage awareness of local heritage. We hold seminars to share best practice with similar towns and we make recommendations to the local councils on the physical and economic development of the town. We publish educational books on the local environment and we support local schools in their citizenship curriculum.

Latest Income: £16,075
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Air Cadets (wales And West) Welfare And Sports Fund

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Society

To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.To provide training which will be useful in Service and civilian life.To foster the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship.

Latest Income: £15,795
Areas of Operation: Cyprus
Status: Registered
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Nottingham Unit 258 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Associations, Society

Training in leadership and team building skills, citizenship, water based and all round healthy and well structured activities - with vocational qualifications available via partnerships with organisations such as BTEC, CVQ/NVQ and Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

Latest Income: £15,571
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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Women's Institute - Harlow

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Society

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 & other cultural subjects, and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health & social welfare.

Latest Income: £14,895
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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1st Eppleton Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Society

Scout GroupThe Group's aim, in common with that of the Scout Association, is the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people. The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.

Latest Income: £14,790
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
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Hammerwich Womens Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure, Society

To enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health & social welfare. Hammerwich WI Hall is also available to other groups within the community for meetings and social and recreational activities.

Latest Income: £14,724
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Women's Institute - Springfield

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Society

To further the objectives of the WI Movement. "To improve and develop conditions of rural and urban life and to advance the education of women in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, and to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare".

Latest Income: £14,215
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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World Congress Of Faiths

Arts, Society

Publishes a biannual Journal, Interreligious Insight, and occasional books. Runs lectures, conferences, retreats etc. Works with other interfaith organisations. A personal membership educational charity established 1936.

Latest Income: £14,095
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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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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Bewdley Civic Society

Economic and community development, Society

Conservation within the Area of Benefit (Borough of Bewdley on 31 March 1974).Promotion of civic pride in The Area of Benefit.Preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in The Area of Benefit.Promotion of research into subjects connected with the above.

Latest Income: £13,064
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Bideford And District Unit 35 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Associations, Beneficiary group, Society

The sea cadet corps is a national youth charity providing young people between the ages of 10 & 18 with life skills and the core qualities of good citizenship - teamwork, self-respect and social responsibility.

Latest Income: £12,931
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Aberystwyth Silver Band

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Society

THE PRINCIPAL AIM OF THE ABERYSTWYTH SILVER BAND IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL TOURISM, CIVIC DUTY AND CHARITY FUND-RAISING EVENTS THROUGH THE MEDIA OF MUSIC. IT PERFORMS IN ASSOCIATION WITH LOCAL CHORAL SOCIETIES IN PARTICULAR TO PROMOTE THIS AIM.

Latest Income: £12,820
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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9th Erith Air Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Society

Providing good quality Scouting for girls and boys aged 6 to 14 years of age through a structured programme of activities to promote good citizenship, self respect and self reliance in acordance with the method and policies of the Scout Association.

Latest Income: £12,489
Areas of Operation: Bexley
Status: Registered
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Blackpool Civic Trust

Economic and community development, Heritage, Society

Our objectives and aims are to stimulate a sense of civic pride, to promote high standards of planning and architecture and to secure the preservation, protection and improvement of features of historical or public interest.

Latest Income: £10,306
Areas of Operation: Blackpool
Status: Registered
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Lightwater Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Society

To enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including Arts, Crafts and Science 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, branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.

Latest Income: £9,328
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Concord Drum And Bugle Corps

Arts, Beneficiary group, Society

Marching display band for young people. Teaching music and movement skills,team work and general good citizenship. Public performances at a variety of outdoor and indoor events throught the UK and Europe

Latest Income: £9,160
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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The Matheson Trust

Arts, Society

Regular fortnightly discussion groups in relation to the study of comparative religion including the great metaphysical and religious traditions of the world; publication of academic works in relation to the above; maintenance of a free online library of multimedia resources for the study of comparative religion with a global reach; organising public events to educate the public on interfaith.

Latest Income: £8,875
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Peterborough Civic Society

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage, Society

The objectives of the Society is to promote high standards of planning, civic pride, public education in the geography, history and architecture within Peterborough. Also to secure protection and to preserve the development and improvement of features of historic, cultural or public interest throughout the city and its' environs.

Latest Income: £8,596
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Gates Green Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Society

Women's Institute meetings W I Activities advance the education and citizenship of women and enable them to work together in their communities to put into practive the ideals for which the WI stands.

Latest Income: £7,872
Areas of Operation: Bromley
Status: Registered
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The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society

Economic and community development, Society

(a) To encourage high standards of planning, architecture, landscaping and amenities, in the area of benefit.(b) To support and where possible to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.(c) To stimulate public interest and promote civic pride in the area of benefit.

Latest Income: £6,531
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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The Bernie Grant Trust

Society

The Bernie Grant Trust has a broad remit to address disadvantage arising from race and ethnicity. It has delivered Community Leadership Programmes in several UK locations and also owns the archives of the late Bernie Grant MP housed at the Bishopsgate Institute, which are used for a variety of educational and research purposes.

Latest Income: £6,382
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Market Drayton Museum And Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage, Society

To 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.

Latest Income: £5,831
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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The Coventry Society

Economic and community development, Heritage, Society

To 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.

Latest Income: £5,739
Areas of Operation: Coventry City
Status: Registered
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The Countess Mountbatten's Own Legion Of Frontiersmen

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Society

To help police,fire,search and rescue,lifeboat,civil defence,military and/or other emergency services and to acquire relevant and externally recognised skills .To provide financial and other assistance to aged and infirm members in need and to their wives, widows and children.To teach young members between the ages of 14 and 18 the principles of discipline, loyalty, service and good citizenship .

Latest Income: £5,247
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many society charities are there in the UK?

There are 292 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 £275.3m 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 78.6%. 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 £921k. 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.