Society Charities
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Bearsted And Thurnham Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, 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, in music, drama, all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare.
Manchester College Oxford Chapel Society
Education, Religion, SocietyA Unitarian congregation meeting in-person in Harris Manchester College, Oxford chapel and online for weekly worship. We also run social/cultural activities, small groups for spiritual reflection, interfaith projects, a social justice group with community outreach and offer members pastoral support.
New Hope Rural Community Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Saving of lives, SocietyPARTNER TRUST TO A TRUST IN INDIA. AWARENESS & FUND RAISING ON BEHALF OF LEPROSY RELIEF, HIV CARE, TRIBAL HEALTH CARE & CIVIL RIGHTS, WELL MOTHER & BABY TRAVELLING HEALTH WORKERS, POLIO CORRECTIVE SURGERY, CATARACT SURGERY & AFTERCARE, RESPONSE TO NATURAL DISASTERS.
Fylingdales Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose is to enable women to improve and develop their education, including the arts,crafts and sciences, advance their education in citizenship and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve and develop conditions of rural life.
Romanby Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of the WI organisation is 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, handicrafts, home eco.
The Miriam Rothschild And John Foster Human Rights Trust
SocietyThe Trust sponsors an annual lecture and its work is unique in that there is no similar lecture promoted in this way in the human rights field. It provides a special opportunity to enable a selected audience to meet and hear a talk on an important and topical subject of general interest
Addingham Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, SocietyThe Society initiates and supports Village projects relating to Heritage, Environment and Community. It also comments on planning issues, publishes books of local interest, holds 11 meetings each year for education or entertainment & publishes monthly newsletters. It awards grants for projects that will benefit the Village and presents Civic Pride Awards each year to individuals and groups.
1st Taxal (whaley Bridge) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyThe instruction of young people of all classes in the principles of discipline, loyalty and good citizenship.
Woking Unit 77 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, SocietyThe Sea Cadets is nationwide voluntary youth organisation, open to young people aged 12 to 18 and with Junior Sections open to those of 10 to 12 years of age, run by qualified adult volunteers. Its aim is to provide Cadets with structured training so they can progress towards good citizenship, as well as achieve nationally recognized qualifications.
The Dove Trust
Beneficiary group, SocietyTo promote the Christian religion by such legally charitable means as the Trustees shall in their discretion think fit in Formbynear Liverpool and the area around it and in furtherance of these objects to:-1. To provide youth clubs and constructive activities for children and young people of all faiths or none.2. To assist in their development as individuals and to foster good citizenship.
The Guide Association Huddersfield Ramsden Division
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyTHE INSTRUCTION OF GIRLS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLE OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP
The Welfare And General Purposes Fund Of The South West Region Of The Air Training Corps
Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyCitizenship Training of young people of both sexes, up to the age of 20 years old, including adventure training, as well as stimulating an interest in aviation.
Afro-Caribbean Education And Training Services
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, SocietyProvision of information on education, training employment & Other Issues.Human Rights, Entrepreneurship Opportunities. Raise Awareness of Water and Environmental Issues.Provision of Person Centered Counselling to Service Users with Mental Health and other Issues.Immigration Advice. Community Development Training Locally, Regionally & Internationally.
12th Sevenoaks (1st Edenbridge) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyProvides youth development through outdoor activities, life skills training, and community engagement. Fosters teamwork, leadership, and citizenship.
Hindu Society Of Kirklees And Calderdale
Health, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyPromoting 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.
International Interfaith Centre At Oxford
SocietyNetwork with International Interfaith Organisations.Provide websites to further understanding of different faiths.
Great Ayton(yorks)-Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the W.I Organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, arts, crafts and sciences, to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions national & international, in music, drama & cultural subjects & in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health & social wel
Women's Institute - Harlow
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo 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.
Stratford-Upon-Avon Society
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, SocietyAs 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.
Burgess Hill Brownie And Guide Associations
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Health, Social welfare, SocietyPROVIDES AND MAINTAINS PREMISES AND FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS OF THE BURGESS HILL GIRLGUIDING DIVISION. ALL GUIDERS, LEADERS AND HELPERS ARE VOLUNTEERS AND SELF SUPPORTING. THEY PROVIDE TRAINING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO YOUNG GIRLS IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE, RELIGION, ABILITY ENCOURAGE FRIENDSHIP, LEADERSHIP, TEAM SPIRIT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, HEALTHY LIVING, MUCH NEEDED AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Air Cadets (wales And West) Welfare And Sports Fund
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyTo 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.
Nottingham Unit 258 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, SocietyTraining 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.
1st Eppleton Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, SocietyScout 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.
Spiritual Assembly Of The Baha'is Of Brighton And Hove
Beneficiary group, Religion, SocietyActivities focus on the advancement of the Baha'i Faith and belief in the essential oneness of the world's revealed religions and on Baha'i ideals of human brotherhood through various means including devotional meetings, children's classes, youth activities, study sessions and interfaith involvement.
1st Redhill Scout And Guide Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyActivities include art, craft, music, cooking, first aid, sports, outdoor pursuits & camps, all ran in conjunction with a progressive badge system, which is available to boys and girls aged 6-14 years, with the object of instructing them in the principles of discipline, loyalty and good citizenship. Meetings: Mon 7.00pm Band, Weds 5.45pm Beavers, 7pm Cubs, Thurs 7.30pm Guides, Fri 7pm Scouts.
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.