Literature `AR202`¶

Literature is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Arts categoryand the Media and publishing subcategory.

6,487 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.22% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	2,522	3.04%
£10k - £100k	2,096	3.23%
£100k - £250k	616	3.18%
£250k - £500k	299	3.30%
£1m - £10m	296	3.72%
£500k - £1m	191	3.31%
Over £10m	39	2.11%
Total	6,059	3.16%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	5,162	3.06%
oscr	908	3.57%
ccni	417	5.86%
Total	6,487	3.22%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF BRITAIN [Charity number: 1077961] 1. Provision of facilities to assist full time ministers. 2. Producing material for Bible education, publishing, importing, exporting, recording, translating, producing Bible literature.3. Purchasing, building, and renovating properties for use by Jehovah's Witnesses as places of worship.4. Humanitarian aid. 5. Distributing funds and goods to other entities with similar aims.	£130,210,285
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain [Charity number: SC046952] The objects ('the Objects') of the Charity are to advance the Christian religion as practised by the body of Christian persons known as Jehovah's Witnesses, in particular but not exclusively by: 3 .1 producing audio and video material for Bible education, publishing, importing, exporting, recording, translating, producing, and distributing Bible literature. 3 .2 providing services and facilities for members of the Worldwide Order of Special Full-time Servants of Jehovah's Witnesses ('the Order') and such other support as deemed appropriate from time to time. 3.3 purchasing, building, and renovating properties for use by Jehovah's Witnesses as places of worship, as well as for other purposes to support the Charity's objects. 3.4 engage in acts of charity, mercy, and humanitarian aid. and 3.5 distributing funds and goods to other entities that have similar aims. Nothing in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Charity shall authorise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.	£130,210,285
Culture and Sport Glasgow [Charity number: SC037844] 4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. 4.2 To advance education. 4.3 To advance public participation in sport which involves physical skill and exertion. 4.4 To advance health. 4.5 To promote civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and/or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 4.6 To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, where such facilities/activities are available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.7 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.8 To advance citizenship and community development (including urban regeneration) by harnessing the cultural and leisure assets of Glasgow, the contribution made by activities in furtherance of paragraphs 4.1 to 4.7, and a range of other measures, to increase vibrancy and promote positive perceptions of Glasgow as a place to work, live, study play, visit and invest - in a common effort with other public, private and third sector partners to address issues of social, economic and physical deprivation across the City of Glasgow, including health inequalities, social exclusion and unemployment. 4.9 To advance such similar charitable purposes as the directors may consider appropriate from time to time. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by Glasgow City Council) which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of Glasgow) including (i) the operation, management and development of museums, art galleries and other facilities which provide public access to collections of works of art, antiquities and objects of scientific interest. (ii) the development and delivery of arts and cultural activities and events, artistic programmes, scientific/research programmes and educational projects. (iii) the operation, management and development of libraries and the provision of library and archive services. (iv) the operation, management and development of indoor and outdoor sports facilities (including arrangements to facilitate access to such facilities by those on lower incomes or having special needs and to encourage wider participation in healthy exercise).(maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity)	£123,430,000
THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE [Charity number: 226227] RNIB is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Our work helps anyone with a sight problem - with braille, Talking Books, education and imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. We fight for equal rights for people with sight problems. Contact the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk	£85,709,000
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 216647] Promoting the Christian religion by helping congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses & others with their spiritual & material welfare. We provide facilities for the production of Bible literature & housing for members of the order of special full-time servants. Conventions for Christian education are arranged & the public are invited.	£71,807,403
TRINITY COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE [Charity number: 1137604] Provision, along with the University, of education of the highest standard for some 1100 undergraduate and graduate students; maintaining a Chapel, extensive Library, and substantial buildings; promoting research by its Fellows and students; and making grants to others with similar objects. Although situated in Cambridge, Trinity's members come from a very wide range of areas and backgrounds.	£65,197,000
We Are With You [Charity number: SC040009] The relief of poverty and sickness among those persons generally who are dependent upon or affected by addiction to narcotic drugs and other similar substances or compounds of possible potential or suspected danger to the individual and the community (hereinafter referred to as drugs). (ii) The relief of poverty and sickness among parents of children affected by dependence upon or addiction to drugs and among families, any members of which are dependent upon or affected by addiction to drugs. (iii) The education and training of the individual and the community at large and advancement of education and training in and research into the danger arising from the habitual or other use of drugs together with publication of literature relating to dependence upon or addiction to drugs and of the results of any such research. (iv) The prevention of dependence upon or addiction to drugs, the consultation, treatment and care of those suffering from, and rehabilitation of those relieved from, dependence upon or addiction to drugs PROVIDED ALWAYS that any such treatment as aforesaid shall be carried out only under the supervision of a duly qualified medical practitioner under the National Health Service and wherever there occurs any reference in this Deed to treatment such treatment shall be construed as so limited.	£64,517,000
BRE TRUST [Charity number: 1092193] Funds and supports research, education, publications and other activities in the built environment for public benefit. Awards post graduate research scholarships and supports university chairs.Commissions, facilitate and supports carbon emission reduction projects and such other activities and services as are beneficial to the built environment.	£59,639,000
THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT [Charity number: 1079797] The purpose of the CIPD is to champion better work and working lives by improving practices in people and organisational development. To achieve this, the Institute pursues a wide range of activities including research, surveys, publications, advisory services, training courses, conferences, contributions to public policy and extensive media coverage.	£42,351,000
ANDREWS CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1174706] ACT is a Christian charitable trust, set up to support other charities. We currently focus on tackling the links between housing and poverty and supporting social action by churches, inc the distribution of Christian literature. We register consolidated financial statements, which includes our investment in Andrews & Partners Ltd, also set up by Cecil Jackson Cole, our founder.	£24,441,022

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
SLEEP APNOEA TRUST [Charity number: 1186235] Sleep Apnoea Trust works to improve the lives of sleep apnoea patients, their partners and families, by providing advice and assistance through telephone helplines, newsletters, publications, a website, medical alert cards, and an annual conference. We also campaign for the provision of better services by the NHS, and contribute towards relevant research projects.	£19,581
Conradh Na Gaeilge Charn T¾chair [Charity number: NI107005] - Run Grúpa Tuistí agus Tachrán - Irish language Parent & Toddler group. - Provide Irish language classes and workshops suitable for parents/carers/grandparents which help them learn Irish they can use in the home with children. - Run Irish language events which are interactive such as storytelling and singing. - Run a Family Fun Day - Produce and provide promotional material for Irish-medium education. - Produce an annual magazine which is distributed through a local county-wide newspaper. - Produce bilingual products (so far these have included a cookbook , prayer book and calendars and now seeking funding for the design & print and a new learning resource for parents/carers. - Run social media pages and a website for the promotion of Irish-medium education (IME) and in particular giving information on the advantages of IME/bilingualism and on the Irish-medium pre-schools available in rural Derry. All of these activities / classes / resources are available to everyone interested regardless of background,race, religion etc.
LEEDS AFRICAN ISLAMIC EDUCATION & CULTURAL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1200820] TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND IN PARTICULAR BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION THROUGH THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, EDUCATION, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON THE ISLAMIC FAITH TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE ISLAMIC RELIGION.
GAINSBOROUGH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY [Charity number: 527299] Provides grants, bursaries and allowances to assist with a variety of needs, specialist clothing, books or equipment for a course or to assist entry into working life. Allowance towards cost of travel in the UK or aborad for educational purposes.Studying music, arts science or maths. Applicants must be between the ages of 11 and 25 and reside (or their parent reside) in Gainsborough, Lea or Morton	£7,222
Victory Outreach Glasgow [Charity number: SC050469] The purposes of the SCIO are: (1) The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the statements of belief set out in the Schedule appearing at the end and the worship of God in the said county and elsewhere and by any means whatsoever including (but not by way of limitation) the preaching and proclamation of the Christian gospel and the teaching of Christian doctrine and principles and the pastoral care of Christian people and the printing and the distribution of the Bible and Christian literature including video and audio recordings or CD's and by any other media which is or may become available. (2) The relief of persons who are in conditions of need or hardship and consequently are in distress or who are sick. (3) The advancement of education on the basis of the above Christian principles and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions of such education in any educational establishment and if the Trustees so decide the provision of one or more charitable education establishments for the general education of children or adults on the basis of such Christian principles.	£17,627
Certified Accountants Educational Trust [Charity number: SC039200] (a) the advancement of education 'particularly in accountancy, financial management and subjects related thereto. (b) the awarding to persons desirous of studying accountancy, financial management and related subjects of exhibitions tenable at any educational eptablishment approved by the Trustees. (c) the assisting in their general or professional education of persons who are preparing for entering upon or engaged in accountancy, financial management and related matters by the provision of books, the payment of fees and the defrayment of travelling or maintenance expenses or by such other means as the Trustees may think fit.	£1,145,240
THE SOCIETY OF THE FAITH (INCORPORATED) [Charity number: 232821] The Society of The Faith carries out a range of charitable activities including providing meeting space and offices for other charities and church groups, holding an annual lecture, awarding grants for advanced theological study and church needlework and sponsoring books about the Christian faith.	£156,983
NEW COVENANT CHURCH BRISTOL [Charity number: 1175397] TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS,LECTURES,PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS,PRODUCING AND /OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON CHRISTIAN FAITH TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT GOD.	£42,101
INVOLVE LEEDS [Charity number: 1166340] INVOLVE LEEDS IS AN APPROVED OFFSITE EDUCATION PROVIDER WITH LEEDS CITY COUNCIL. INVOLVE HAS AN IMPRESSIVE TRACK RECORD SINCE 2009 WORKING WITH OVER 25 SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND ENGAGING OVER 300 11-16 YEAR OLDS AT RISK: DURING THIS TIME WE HAVE SEEN A 30% IMPROVEMENT IN ATTENDANCE, SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN NUMERACY AND LITERACY AND 75% HAVE BEEN REINTEGRATED BACK INTO MAINSTREAM.	£219,694
THE BALSALL HEATH LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY [Charity number: 1101945] Promoting local history. Working with community groups. Organising exhibitions and events. Collecting resources and making them accessible to the public and schools. Monthly meetings and social evenings, publications. Reminiscence sessions and drama. Occasional trips out.	£13,050

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024