Society Charities
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The Crerar Family Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare, SocietyPrevention/relief of poverty, advancement of education, health, citizenship or community development. To benefit those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage or defined/non defined group/community. Beneficiaries: Other charities/voluntary bodies/registered community organisations working for the benefit of the above groups.
Lowestoft And District Mencap Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Social welfare, SocietyThe Unity Centre is a cafe/charity shop offering advice/befriending/hate crime support. Activities: karaoke, arts & crafts, Bang & Crash, wellbeing and Groove.Our Unity Youth Projects department runs The Fort, a gaming hub that specialises in improving social connectivity & life/social skills, through digital/IT-based & modernised projects & activities, such as card/board/video games, D&D & VR.
The Yakar Educational Foundation
SocietyTeaching, consultancy and religious services as well as inter-faith and inter-community activity.
Rickmansworth And Chorleywood District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyThe training of young people between the ages of 6 and 25 in Scoutcraft, citizenship and outdoor activities according to the princples of the Scout Association.
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative
SocietyThe charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is independent and non-partisan and was set up on 2 April 1990. It is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association and its principal activity continues to be the advancement of human rights throughout the Commonwealth.
Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyCo-ordinates and supports activities of Women's Institutes in Bedfordshire. The Women's Institutes undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
The Mulberry Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, SocietyA grant making trust with particular interest in charities in Essex, other areas in the UK are considered. Grants aim to strengthen family life from the very young to very old. Also Homelessness, Debt. advice and Promotion of Inter-faith work. Education, Research and the Arts where contributing to the aims listed above.No unsolicited applications or from individuals.
The Leigh Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, SocietyThe trust's main activity is grant making. Currently the trust provides support for organisations working in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation, criminal justice, asylum seekers, racial equality and education. The trustees review the trust's areas of interest on a regular basis
Aire Valley District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyTo promote and support Scouting provided by the groups within the Aire Valley District. This includes the instruction of young people of all classes in the principles of discipline, loyalty and good citizenship.
1st Maghull (st Andrews) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyTHE INSTRUCTION OF BOYS AND GIRLS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLES OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCOUT MOVEMENT, AND OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY, GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL SKILLS.
The C Paul Thackray General Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, SocietyGrant making in Yorkshire particularly within a ten mile radius of Harrogate for the care, rehabilitation and education of those with special needs, the protection of the local environment and complimentary medicine. Internationally, grants can be made for training and technology in developing countries, medical assistance, the protection of human rights, ecology and conservation.
Parliamentary Human Rights Trust
SocietyThe charity undertakes, promotes and commissions research into the maintenance and observance of human rights, particularly those set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and disseminates the results of such research to governments, parliamentarians, inter-governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations and the general public in the United Kingdom.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Women's Institute - Copmanthorpe
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of the WI organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national & international, in music, drama & other cultural subjects & in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, h
Beeston Old Boys' Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, SocietyTo promote good citizenship & mutual helpfulness among ex-members of the Boys Brigade and youth organisations. Specifically sport/recreation and to assist other charities & voluntary bodies and make grants to any youth organisation. Provides buildings and facilities for the execution of such activities.
Third Perivale Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyDuring the year ended 31st March, the groups objectives and aims were to provide scouting for youth in the Perivale area by teaching skills which may benefit their future careers and to promote good citizenship. Activities included each sections own weekly meetings and outings, participation in several events organised by Greenford and District Scout Council and camps for the cub and scout section
Kempston Rural Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyUndertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
The Hindu Cultural Association - Gloucester
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare, Society1. Language, Environmental Issues, Enhancement of Cultural Awareness and Good Citizenship Classes for Children 2. Social Activities (Encouraging Physical and Mental Well-Being) Open to all Ages 3. Celebration of Cultural Festivals throughout the Year 4. Meeting the Community needs e.g. Health and Environmental Awareness 5. Promoting Community Cohesion 6. Promoting Musical Talent
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.