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.

6,785 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.33% 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	2,299	3.23%
£10k - £100k	2,315	3.29%
£100k - £250k	718	3.18%
£250k - £500k	340	3.05%
£500k - £1m	235	3.37%
£1m - £10m	319	3.47%
Over £10m	57	2.52%
Total	6,283	3.24%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	5,463	3.18%
oscr	938	3.75%
ccni	384	5.48%
Total	6,785	3.33%

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)	£151,659,000
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.	£105,509,000
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	£95,878,000
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.	£87,019,000
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.	£85,309,000
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.	£64,804,000
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.	£53,103,000
SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES [Charity number: 230165] PARISH MINISTRY: in parishes & in university chaplaincies SPIRITUALITY: centres, programmes & publications for spiritual education EDUCATION: schools, colleges of higher educationFORMATION: for Jesuits & Catholic clergySOCIAL JUSTICE & RELIEF OF POVERTY: Jesuit Refugee Service & service to the poorCARE OF INFIRM & ELDERLY JESUITS JESUIT WORK OVERSEAS	£48,904,000
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association United Kingdom [Charity number: SC053467] The objects for which the Charity is established are: To advance the Ahmadiyya Muslim faith of Islam as expounded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, and the Khalifatul Masih in any or all parts of the world for the benefit of the public, through and not restricted to the provision of places of worship, or for community gatherings, producing and/or distributing literature on the Ahmadiyya Islamic faith and any other such means as the Trustees think fit. The advancement of education among the members of the Charity and such other persons as the Trustees may from time to time determine. The relief of those in need (including, but not limited to, widows and orphans) by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or poverty. To advance any purposes recognised as charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.	£41,458,871
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.	£40,581,061

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
ST VINCENT'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA [Charity number: 1096385] To raise funds for the school to build a multi-purpose garden shade/structure for outdoor learning/library/thinking space through Jumpathons/Skipathons, Discos, Christmas Fair, Termly Draw, Movie Mornings, Easter Fair, Talent Show, Sponsored Events, Summer Fair, applying for sponsorship from local businesses, becoming a Local Cause in the CoOp membership scheme, and we are registered with NCPTA.	£36
ITP SUPPORT ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1064480] The ITP Support Association provides information and support to those with ITP and their families. Run primarily by volunteers with just one paid part-time worker it publishes a quarterly newsletter, provides numerous ITP publications, organises annual patient conventions, seminars for health professionals and funds research into the causes and best management of this frightening disease.	£174,667
Upper Andersonstown Community Forum [Charity number: NI105782] Listed below is the range of programmes, projects and activities the Forum delivers to achieve its objects UPPER ANDERSONSTOWN COMMUNITY FORUM (ACTIVITIES) WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS Childcare Early Years Afterschool Project Youth Club Administration - Caretaking and Cleaning VOLUNTEER PROJECT CHILDCARE PROECT Volunteering placements in youth project, childcare, management committee Big Lottery Afterschool Project Afterschool Creche Creche in support of training Surestart 2 year old programme COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAMME Driving Theory ICT (range of levels) Personal Development Irish Job search/CV building ESSENTIAL SKILLS PROJECCT Numeracy and Literacy Support Essential Skills school programme EMPLOYMENT AND JOB SUPPORT PROGRAMME Job Assist clinic/mentoring Referral to SIF opportunities WELFARE ADVICE PROJECT Advice/Support in relation to benefit entitlement LEAD PARTNER NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL PARTNERSHIP Thematic (a) Community Infrastructure (b) Culture (c) Community Safety (d)Health (e)Economic Development UTOPIA SENIOR CITIZENS PROJECT Senior Citizens social, creative and health Programme DISABILTY GROUPS Sky’s the Limit Drama Group West Belfast Parkinson’s Support Group HEALTH Stress Management Health Promotion Days YOUTH CLUB 200-Place Youth Club (5-11 year olds &12-16 year olds) Extensive range of social , cultural and sporting activities EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMME Provide alternatives to anti- social activity for12-21 year olds Education, training and placements SUMMER SCHEME 4 week programme of social, sporting and entertainment activities. SUMMER DAYCARE 8 weeks Primary 1 to Primary 7 ICT EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROJECT Accredited OCR Centre ECDL Cascade Career Development Software Beginner’s Computers CLAIT OCR Internet Technologies COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Informing the community of our work Clubs/Schools www.upperandersonstown.com FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE PROJECTS CONTACT Patrick Wilson at 02890622201	£659,985
MERRY GO ROUND TOY & LEISURE LIBRARY [Charity number: 1100532] Our 2 toy libraries are a resource open to any families, groups or individuals involved in providing daycare for children of all abilities, backgrounds and ages. We have an online booking system for lending out high quality toys, games and resources, including ones for children with additional needs, which aim to promote development and learning through play and are fun!	£37,229
DONCASTER GOSPEL HALL [Charity number: 1209596] Activities for the advancement of the Christian faith.Supporting Christian Evangelists and Missionaries. Preaching and Teaching the Scriptures. Distributing Christian literature etc.	£13,838
TORCHBEARERS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1211150] The Church holds regular public worship services, prayer meetings, Bible study, children's Sunday school, seminars on Christian life, family life, parenting, etc. It also distributes literature to the general public through social media and provides counselling and welfare services to those who need them in the community.
HEARTCRY TRUST [Charity number: 1076993] Heartcry seeks to faciliate people by helping them to be relevant in the community place with their Christian faith. We assist both the community and churches, by supplying support through resources, books and training at seminars and conferences. We visit overseas projects and assist in helping people in deprived inner city and economically struggling areas.	£60,244
PARK PHARMACY TRUST [Charity number: 294774] The Trust works closely with Plymouth Social Isolation Forum to find novel ways to bring isolated and lonely people together at Thorn Park Lodge. It also runs recall reminiscence sessions, practical science-based workshops, helps raise children's aspirations in novel ways. It has a pharmaceutical museum, library, a medicinal garden and is planning an exciting Heritage Health Science Exploratory.	£21,313
AID2AFRICA.CO.UK [Charity number: 1119045] The charity is supporting Orphans and Vulnerable Children through work with schools in Kenya. Paying fees for children and funding school based projects ranging from buying books to building classrooms. It is involved in building a school in Kenya and setting up sustainable projects to provide long term funding for the schools it works with.	£23,039
FLORIS BOOKS TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 801790] Publishing books which relate to our charitable objectives, which are to propogate Christian principles, the ideas of anthroposophy, and wholesome spiritual and ethical values for children.	£2,344,105