Society Charities
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Women's Institute - Dunham Massey
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyTo inspire women and girls to give them the opportunity to develop new skills and put them into practice also to advance the education of women and girls for the public benefit and to advance citizenship, social and policical education locally, nationally and internationally.
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.
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.
The Trust Of Islam, Yorkshire
Leisure, Religion, SocietyHolding prayer and dhikr meetings; promoting Sufi Islamic teachings as taught by Sheikh Nazim of Cyprus; giving advice on spiritual and health matters. Promoting various sports activities and interfaith work
Eccleston Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the WI 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, cultural subjects and branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Birmingham Council Of Faiths
SocietyPromotes interfaith understanding in Birmingham through the Faith Covenant, regular interface with the City Council & other statutory & voluntary organisations, coordination of interfaith matters in the city, including the Interfaith Week programme, & production of a monthly Update & Events. BCF has 2 subgroups - Faith Footsteps for a Low Carbon Future & Faiths Promoting Health & Wellbeing Forum.
Chippenham Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyPromoting Civic Pride in Chippenham,ensuring that the heritage of Chippenham is preserved and seeking to ensure that new buildings are sympathetic to their surroundings. Seeking to stimulate interest of the general public through issuing a quarterly magazine to members and a programme of talks and visits. Collaboration with the local museum and council on subjects of mutual interest.
Pennard Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo improve and develop conditions for women in both rural and urban communities and advance the education of women in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects; also to secure instruction and training in of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. To promote sustainable development by education.
Malmesbury Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, SocietyOur aim is to promote civic pride in Malmesbury by conserving its built environment, recording its history and maintaining the Riverwalk and Jubilee Garden. We co-operate with the Planning Authority to ensure policies are appropriate for the town and scrutinise & comment on planning applications.
Dursley And Cam Society
SocietyEncouraging public interest in local environmental, conservation and heritage issues.Promoting civic pride in the area.Undertaking research and disseminating information.
The Dorchester Civic Society
Economic and community development, SocietyDorchester Civic Society exists to stimulate people's interest in the town and its setting; promote high standards of architecture, urban design and planning; safeguard buildings and areas of historic interest; and promote civic pride. The Society is a member of Civic Voice.
Burghfield Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Social welfare, SocietyThe Women's Institute organisation is based on the ideals of friendship, truth, tolerance and justice. We aim to advance our member's education in citizenship, national and international affairs, music, drama, science, handicrafts, agriculture, home economics and health and social welfare. We seek to give members the opportunity of working together, and of putting into practice our ideals.
Whaley Bridge Amenity Society
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, SocietyHolds meetings. Co-operates with local authorities , planning committees, and all other statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and charities. Holds fund raising events. Helps to promote civic pride in the local area and to generate public interest in and care for its beauty, history and character.
Concord (leeds Inter-Faith Fellowship)
Charitable activities, SocietyAims:to advance knowledge and understanding of the teachings and practices of the different faith communities in Leeds, and to nurture respect and friendly relations by facilitating interfaith dialogue and organising educational and cultural events;to promote justice, peace and social harmony by advocacy, by focused public events and projects, working with other groups
Muslim Womens Aid, UK
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyTo promote Gender Equality and Rights of Women of all faiths. To enhance the welfare of women and children in UK and overseas. Support, advise and rehabilitate victims of domestic violence and forced marriages. To support, advise and rehabilitate refugee women and displaced families. To research into the impact of armed conflict on Women and Children.
Peterborough Racial Equality Council
Beneficiary group, SocietyThe elimination, through representation, of racial discrimination in the Peterborough and surrounding areas. Support multi-racial groups to improve cohesion in the community; assisting the formation and training of such groups through appropriate training and development. Assist UK residency as legally allowable for those needing help in Peterborough community. Provide a forum for BME Groups.
The Civil Liberties Trust
SocietyProvision of support in relation to civil liberties and human rights
The Ammerdown Centre Limited
SocietyConference and Retreat Centre with special focus on spiritual renewal, interfaith dialogue, peace and reconciliation
Atlantic Peace Foundation
SocietyEducation and research in field of peace and conflict resolution
Community Arts Northwest
SocietyCAN supports diverse communities and artists in Greater Manchester by helping them to develop high-quality, meaningful participatory arts projects.
Victoria Centre
SocietyAn educational, social and inter-faith charity for the community, working for unity in a diverse society
Muhammadi Trust Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Arts, SocietyPublications,Seminars,Scholarly forums,Interfaith dialogue,Discussionsand Annual Commemorative gatherings
The Hibbert Trust
Education, SocietyPromotion of Liberal Religion, Interfaith understanding and Unitarian Christianity through public interest and personal scholarship.
The Guide Association North Yorkshire North East
Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyWEEKLY MEETINGS,OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPING, CANOEING.TRAINING IN CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP.
Gamlingay And Gransden Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyTHE INSTRUCTION OF BOYS AND GIRLS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP.
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.