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.
6,568 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.24% 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:
\b(literature|magazine|books?|publications|literacy|journals?|library)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 2,357 | 3.12% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,174 | 3.19% |
| £100k - £250k | 644 | 3.10% |
| £250k - £500k | 318 | 3.23% |
| £1m - £10m | 308 | 3.62% |
| £500k - £1m | 208 | 3.38% |
| Over £10m | 49 | 2.41% |
| Total | 6,058 | 3.17% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 5,262 | 3.09% |
| oscr | 901 | 3.61% |
| ccni | 405 | 5.62% |
| Total | 6,568 | 3.24% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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) |
£146,242,000 |
| 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 |
£106,593,000 |
| 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. |
£100,899,361 |
| 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. |
£100,899,361 |
| 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. |
£97,250,000 |
| 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. |
£71,530,000 |
| THE ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST [Charity number: 1016972] To ensure the Royal Collection is subject to proper custodial control and is conserved to the highest possible standards.To ensure the Royal Collection can be seen by as many people as possible.To broaden access through the publication of books and exhibition catalogues and development of the on-line gallery.To make appropriate acquisitions when resources become available. |
£61,893,900 |
| 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. |
£59,780,000 |
| 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. |
£45,013,000 |
| International Bible Students Association [Charity number: SC046866] 3. The Charity's objects ('the Objects') 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: ( I ) Facilitating the provision of Bible-based literature and materials for religious instruction, teaching, education, and worship to Jehovah's Witnesses and the public. (2) Maintaining one or more religious orders or communities of Jehovah's Witnesses. (3) Distributing funds and goods to other entities that have similar aims. (4) Engaging in acts of charity, mercy, and humanitarian aid. and (5) Administering the property, facilities, and financial affairs of or pertaining to religious worship of Jehovah's Witnesses. |
£40,413,966 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Banner of Truth Building Fund Trust [Charity number: SC038434] The objects of the Banner of Trust Building Fund are the following: 1. The acquisition maintenance furnishing and equipping of a building as a centre for the charitable activities of the Banner of Trust Trust. 2. The provision and maintenance of suitable facilities for the charitable activities of the Banner of Trust Trust including painting and publishing books magazines and papers. 3. Generally the promotion advancement and dissemination in such parts of the world as the Trustees may decide of the better knowledge and understanding of the doctrines of the Christian faith and in particular that aspect of the said faith as taught by the Protestant Reformerd and English Puritans including those set out in the schedule to the recited trust deed dated and the first day of july one thousand nine hundred and fifty-nine but so that in so far as any further definition of the Faith of the Reformers and Puritans be required it is to be considered as most purely represented by Calvins 'Institutes of Christian Religion' and by the Westminster Confession of Faith |
£1,335,629 |
| THE BISHOP'S WALTHAM SOCIETY [Charity number: 1170683] Monthly meetings on items of local and historical interest. Regular scrutiny of local development plans and planning applications.Supporting local environmental groups.Sponsoring the production and publication of books, brochures and pamphlets.Supporting the activities of Bishop's Waltham Museum Trust.Promoting the well being and prosperity of the town.Conducting research. |
£5,840 |
| THE FRIENDS OF ST PETER'S ADDINGHAM [Charity number: 513764] Funds for church projects are raised by volunteers providing refreshments in the church hall - usually on Sunday afternoons during the summer. Second hand books and bric/brac are also sold. |
£5,502 |
| THE NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY [Charity number: 248484] 1. Promoting the cultivation of chrysanthemums. 2. Awarding medals and certificates of merit. 3. Issuing publications. 4. Keeping a comprehensive register of cultivars. |
£25,060 |
| Tiree Assoc Of Glasgow John Maclean Scholarship [Charity number: SC014657] (a) To afford the natives of Tiree the opportunity of meeting together for social intercourse. (b) To render assistance to special cases of distress among natives of Tiree or their dependents. (c) To preserve records, literature and tradition, relating to the Island. (d) Generally, to assist in advancing whatever interests to Directorate may see fit and proper. |
£1,842 |
| HIGHGATE AND WESTMINSTER TRUST [Charity number: 235651] Donations in support of Christian literature & Christian training. |
£6,004 |
| Glasgow Tool Library [Charity number: SC048071] 4.1 to advance citizenship or community development 4.2 to advance education 4.3 to advance environmental protection or improvement |
£62,715 |
| Belhaven Hill School Trust Ltd [Charity number: SC007118] The objects for which the Trust is established are: (a) To acquire, purchase, erect, lease, maintain, manage, develop and carry on in Scotland, or elsewhere in the United Kingdom, schools for boys and girls and to promote education generally and in particular the education of boys and girls. (b) To acquire and take over and manage and carry on and develop the school known as Belhaven Hill, Dunbar, East Lothian, and all or any of the assets and liabilities of the proprietors of the school in connection therewith and with a view thereto to enter into an agreement with William Lawrence Vernon Caldwell and Keith Martin Jones, and to carry the same into effect with or without modification. (c) To provide facilities for systematic education, instruction and study in various branches of knowledge, including classical, linguistic, historical, mathematical, scientific, literary, artistic, musical and other cognate subjects. and to employ Headmasters, Lecturers, Teachers and others for giving lectures, demonstrations, instruction and teaching on such subjects. (d) To grant and establish or join or concur in the granting and establishment of prizes, exhibitions, scholarships, bursaries, fellowships, lectureships, professorships, or others connected with any School owned or managed by the Trust. to make payments of or towards the expenses of pupils or scholars by way of travelling grants or grants for research or otherwise. and to pay for or provide board and maintenance for pupils or scholars or other persons attending Belhaven Hill School or other similar Institution or other classes or lectures and to supply them with clothing, uniform, equipment, books, light, heat, medical attention and other necessaries or conveniences upon such terms, whether gratuitously or otherwise, as may seem expedient. - - (e) To enter into arrangements or to act in conjunction with Educational Authorities, Associations, Institutions or others, if thought expedient for the effectual attainment of the objects for which the Trust is established. MAXIMUM TEXT REACHED. Please contact charity to request copy of the constitution' |
£4,031,784 |
| The International Conversation Cafe [Charity number: SC052762] The objects for which the group is established are: a) The promoting the use of English by Speakers of Other Languages in an inclusive community setting using both verbal and written activities. b) To promote the health and welfare of members by providing opportunities to participate in social and educational activities which will be beneficial to their health and wellbeing. c) To promote inclusion and friendship by providing opportunities for social interaction with others in the group and within the wider community. d) To provide learning opportunities for adults to support integration and personal development and possible employability within the community. e) To promote the activities and objectives of the group to the wider community f) To do all other things as will properly attain the above purposes. 3. Powers In furtherance of these objectives, the group may: a) employ and pay persons to supervise, organize and carry out the work of the group where deemed appropriate. b) provide to individuals opportunities for the exchange of views and experiences between the group and its members. c) engage and pay fees to professional and technical advisers/consultants to assist in the work of the group where deemed appropriate. d) take out membership of such groups which may be considered to be in the interests of and compatible with the objects of the group. e) cause to be prepared and printed or otherwise reproduced and circulated, either free of charge or for payment, such papers, books, periodicals, pamphlets or other documents or films or recorded tapes (whether audio or visual or both) as shall further the objects. f) purchase, take on lease or exchange, hire or otherwise acquire property and any rights and privileges considered appropriate for the promotion of the objects and construct, maintain and alter any buildings considered appropriate for the work of the group. g) make regulations for the management of any property which may be so acquired. h) enter into any contract or other arrangement with any local authority, educational establishment, or central government or other body in relation to the provision of services or facilities which advance the objectives of the group. I) sell, feu, let, hire, license, give in exchange and otherwise dispose of all or any part of the undertaking, property and rights of the group. j) raise funds for the objects and accept gifts on such terms and on such security as shall be deemed to be appropriate. k) raise funds and invite and receive contributions from any persons or persons by way of subscription or otherwise including group members. l) do all such other lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the objects. 4. Membership Membership of The International Conversation Caf� will be open to all who have an interest in the objects of the group and who reside in Lanarkshire and adjacent areas. Members over the age of 16 are entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting or any other meetings where members are in attendance. This will be regardless of Race, Colour, Nationality, ethnic or national origins, Religions, Sex, Sexuality, Marital Status, Disabilities, or disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be shown to be justifiable. |
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| KINGDOM FAITH YORKSHIRE TRUST [Charity number: 1131253] THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF THE TRUST IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH:MISSION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLYCOMMUNICATION OF THE MESSAGE THROUGH PUBLIC SPEAKING, PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDINGS *HOSTING CONFERENCES AND TRAINING COURSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR |
£172,407 |
