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

Women's Institute - Dunham Massey

Associations, Beneficiary group, Society

To 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.

Latest Income: £5,100
Areas of Operation: Trafford
Status: Registered
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Scarborough And District Civic Society

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Heritage, Society

The 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.

Latest Income: £5,039
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Poole Lions Club Charity Trust Fund

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Society

The 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.

Latest Income: £4,131
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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The Trust Of Islam, Yorkshire

Leisure, Religion, Society

Holding 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

Latest Income: £3,397
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Eccleston Womens Institute

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

The 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.

Latest Income: £2,809
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Birmingham Council Of Faiths

Society

Promotes 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.

Latest Income: £2,736
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Chippenham Civic Society

Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage, Society

Promoting 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.

Latest Income: £2,603
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Pennard Women's Institute

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

To 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.

Latest Income: £2,442
Areas of Operation: City Of Swansea
Status: Registered
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Malmesbury Civic Trust

Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, Society

Our 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.

Latest Income: £2,385
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Dursley And Cam Society

Society

Encouraging public interest in local environmental, conservation and heritage issues.Promoting civic pride in the area.Undertaking research and disseminating information.

Latest Income: £1,878
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Dorchester Civic Society

Economic and community development, Society

Dorchester 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.

Latest Income: £1,511
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Burghfield Women's Institute

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

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,502
Areas of Operation: West Berkshire
Status: Registered
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Whaley Bridge Amenity Society

Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Society

Holds 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.

Latest Income: £1,395
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Concord (leeds Inter-Faith Fellowship)

Charitable activities, Society

Aims: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

Latest Income: £985
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Muslim Womens Aid, UK

Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare, Society

To 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.

Latest Income: £845
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Peterborough Racial Equality Council

Beneficiary group, Society

The 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.

Latest Income: £100
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Civil Liberties Trust

Society

Provision of support in relation to civil liberties and human rights

Latest Income: £2,467,911
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Ammerdown Centre Limited

Society

Conference and Retreat Centre with special focus on spiritual renewal, interfaith dialogue, peace and reconciliation

Latest Income: £996,448
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Atlantic Peace Foundation

Society

Education and research in field of peace and conflict resolution

Latest Income: £365,564
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Community Arts Northwest

Society

CAN supports diverse communities and artists in Greater Manchester by helping them to develop high-quality, meaningful participatory arts projects.

Latest Income: £291,720
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Victoria Centre

Society

An educational, social and inter-faith charity for the community, working for unity in a diverse society

Latest Income: £269,163
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Muhammadi Trust Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland

Arts, Society

Publications,Seminars,Scholarly forums,Interfaith dialogue,Discussionsand Annual Commemorative gatherings

Latest Income: £170,027
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Hibbert Trust

Education, Society

Promotion of Liberal Religion, Interfaith understanding and Unitarian Christianity through public interest and personal scholarship.

Latest Income: £82,298
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Guide Association North Yorkshire North East

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Society

WEEKLY MEETINGS,OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPING, CANOEING.TRAINING IN CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP.

Latest Income: £44,186
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Gamlingay And Gransden Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Society

THE INSTRUCTION OF BOYS AND GIRLS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP.

Latest Income: £44,156
Areas of Operation: Bedford
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.