Society Charities
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Global Legal Action Network (glan)
Education, SocietyGLAN activities include the development of innovative legal actions across borders, challenging states and other powerful actors involved with human rights violations. We work with law schools, academics and legal practitioners to research, develop and pursue legal actions in partnership with local grassroots organisations seeking access to justice.
Hammersmith And Fulham Citizens Advice Bureaux Service
Charitable activities, SocietyProvision of confidential, free, impartial, independent, generalist advice. Promotes equality and diversity and challenges discrimination.
Hope Consultants International LTD
Religion, SocietyEncouraging and caring for those working overseas, providing them with supervision, guidance, consulting and logistical support, in areas such as cross-cultural effectiveness, strategic planning, team work, reflective practice, health and safety, personal and leadership development, coordination with other organisations and arranging conferences and events.
Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial
Armed forces, Heritage, SocietyTo foster good citizenship and advance education for the benefit of the public at large by the provision and maintenance of a memorial, visitor centre, museum and archive: to hold collections for the benefit of the public to commemorate those who served, supported or suffered in air bombing campaigns since the formation of the Royal Air Force.
Black Equity Organisation (beo)
Charitable activities, SocietyWhatHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or DiversityWhoPeople Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial OriginThe General Public/mankindHowMakes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Other FinanceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes Research
The Birmingham Mosque Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Religion, SocietyDaily, Friday and Eid prayers.Family support service for family disputes, divorce, marriage introductions and funeral services.Out of School hours activities Organise educational trips, sport and recreational activities, event study circles, health and fitness activities, classes for martial arts. Mosque tours and briefings for visitors and Interfaith dialogue and seminars.
Open For Business Limited
SocietyThe objects of the Charity are, for the public benefit, the promotion of equality and diversity throughoutthe world by:- the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of gender or sexual orientation, especially withinbusiness and commerce;- advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity;- conducting or commissioning research on equality and diversity issues
Justice
SocietyJustice is an all-party organisation working to advance access to justice, human rights and the rule of law.
All Nations Christian College Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, Religion, SocietyAll Nations Christian College is an independent, evangelical, interdenominational mission training Bible college. The purpose of allnations is to train students in cross-cultural mission. Today, All Nations is the largest college of its type in Europe and welcomes students and their families from all over the world.
The Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare, SocietyThe Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust is a grant giving charity principally supporting the voluntary sector in the Midlands region. The main areas of grant giving focus on education and training, the oppressed and disadvantaged, interfaith and multifaith relations, the arts, conservation and the environment.
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Foundation
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfare, SocietyThe Chairty's objectives are for the public benefit, anywhere in the world to advance education, prevent and relieve poverty and to relieve unemployment, (including those with little or no education, survivors of human trafficking, people with disabilities, refugees and migrants). Advance Human rights, promote the protection & preservation of the natural environment and sustainable development.
Give Out
Charitable activities, SocietyGiveOut exists to promote equality and diversity for the public benefit around the world by the elimination of discrimination against people on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity and to do this in particular, but not exclusively, by making grants.
Harrow Club
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare, SocietyThe primary aims of the Harrow Club W10 are the advancement of education, the promotion of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness, the promotion of racial harmony and the provision of recreation and other leisure time occupations promoting spiritual, social, moral and physical well being of the the youth of Greater London, maximising their life chances.
The National Museum Of Labour History
Heritage, SocietyThe People's History Museum is the national museum of democracy. We are the only museum dedicated to telling the story of the development of democracy in Britain. We engage, inspire and inform all audiences by showing that 'there have always been ideas worth fighting for'.
Ikwro Women's Rights Organisation
Beneficiary group, Social welfare, Societyto preserve Middle Eastern women's rights and equality, combat discrimination and tackle violence against women eg: 'honour' based violence, forced marriage, child marriage, female genital mutilation, domestic violence, and other forms of gender based violence. IKWRO is committed to women's equality, human rights and to empower women to access their rights and entitlements in the UK.
Nottingham Mencap
Charity and VCS support, SocietyLIFESTYLE CHOICES EDUCATION PROJECTS. ADULT, VOCATIONAL, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND COMPUTER STUDIES SMILE, STOP HATE CRIME AIMS TO TACKLE BULLYING AND HARASSMENT GETTAWAY CLUB VOLUNTEER SUPPORTED, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, PLUS AWAY DAY TRIPSM8's AND GENERAT8 CLUBS OFFERING ACTIVITIES FOR 5-18 YR OLDS.
Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro, Cornwall
Arts, Religion, SocietyTruro Cathedral is first and foremost a church, the seat of the Bishop of Truro and a focus for the mission, life and work of the Church of England in Cornwall. Daily life includes worship, prayer, learning and music. We take care of the historic cathedral building, and try to influence the world for the better, welcoming everyone and walking alongside the diverse communities of the southwest.
October Gallery Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Research, SocietyThe October Gallery is an arts complex dedicated to the appreciation of the transvangarde - the cross-cultural avant garde. The Gallery hosts exhibitions of art from around the world, talks on art and science, poetry readings, theatre and dance performances. Support is from sales of art, rental of the Gallery's unique facilities, grants, donations, staff, volunteers and friends.
Upbeat Communities LTD
Beneficiary group, SocietyUpbeat Communities aims to relieve the charitable needs of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in particular those coming to the United Kingdom and to promote racial harmony for the public benefit. This is achieved by practical help, advice and education delivered directly to meet individual needs. This work is currently carried out in the Counties of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
The Greenwich Theatre Limited
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, SocietyGreenwich Theatre is one of Londons premiere Off-West End theatres, offering high-quality, accessible, affordable theatre to the many diverse communities of London and Kent. The theatre also operates an Artist Development Programme, working with people from around London and the UK to raise levels of aspiration, self-esteem, creativity and employment prospects.
Read For Good
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyRead for Good's aim is the advancement of education of children and young people in the UK, by the promotion of reading for pleasure and associated literacy skills; and the advancement of citizenship, and the provision of relief to disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.
Videre Est Credere
Arts, SocietyVidere gives grassroots activists the equipment, training and support needed to gather previously unseen, verified video evidence of human rights violations and the contexts surrounding them and then strategically distributes it to those who can create change - be they mainstream media, lawyers or decision makers.
Global Health 50/50 (gh5050)
Charitable activities, SocietyGlobal Health 50/50 is an independent, evidence-driven initiative to advance action and accountability for gender equality in global health. Through our flagship Gender and Health Index, rigorous research and advocacy our work informs, inspires and incites action in order to promote better health and equal opportunities for all people of all genders, everywhere.
The Guardian Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, SocietyThe charity's focus is on the charitable advancement of education, human rights and the right to information. In support of this its main activities are currently: 1. news literacy programmes for children 2. international media capacity-building programmes 3. the Scott Trust Bursary scheme and Hugo Young Award for jounalism students 4. maintenance and operation of the Guardian and Observer archive
Belarus Free Theatre
Arts, SocietyBelarus Free Theatre (BFT) is a UK-based international award-winning theatre company founded on the principles of freedom of speech and artistic expression. Working across borders, BFT has pioneered an award-winning global model of activism that unites artistic, geopolitical, environmental and human rights concerns, using theatre and arts as the catalyst for social change.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many society charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,668 registered society charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 society charities?
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 society charities?
Across all 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 society charities?
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.