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.

6,752 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.32% 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	2,292	3.22%
£10k - £100k	2,307	3.28%
£100k - £250k	711	3.17%
£250k - £500k	340	3.07%
£500k - £1m	233	3.34%
£1m - £10m	318	3.46%
Over £10m	57	2.53%
Total	6,258	3.23%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	5,441	3.17%
oscr	927	3.72%
ccni	384	5.49%
Total	6,752	3.32%

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
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.	£89,934,000
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
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
LLANON LIBRARY AND READING ROOM [Charity number: 504538] The provision of accommodation for social and recreational facilities for the local community.	£15
The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion [Charity number: 1153702] The Charity's objects are to advance education in the field of science and religion by carrying out research in all aspects of that subject, publishing the useful results in academic journals and books and improving the public understanding of issues in the field of science and religion by disseminating research results.	£547,444
THE AUDREY HUDSON EDUCATIONAL FUND [Charity number: 516187] PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL BOOKS OR OTHER MATERIALS FOR THE PUPILS OF WRENS NEST PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUDLEY.	£1,169
Armagh Diocesan Mothers' Union [Charity number: NI102965] Relief of those in Need within the Armagh Diocese - Holidays in NI are provided for families with specific needs. Volunteers assist at Child Contact Centre. Teddy Bears, Mattress, knitted garments provided for children in A & E Units. Toiletries, toys, towels, etc to Women's Aid Centres and A & E units. Provide parenting courses. Financially support Mothers' Unions Literacy and Education programmes in underdeveloped countries. Education - Training MU Leaders in Armagh Diocese. Volunteers at Parent/Toddler Groups, Crèche etc in Armagh Diocese. Relief of poverty - we financially support MU Family Life project which works along side people in underdeveloped countries to get the best use of their land enabling them to become self sufficient.	£48,506
Delnies & Tradespark Hall [Charity number: SC023937] The said subjects and the buildings to be erected thereon are dedicated and shall be held by us and our successors as Trustees in all time coming for the purpose of physical and mental training and recreation and social, moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms, library, lectures, classes, recreations and entertainments or otherwise as maY be found expedient of the inhabitants of the districts known as Tradespark and Delnies in the County of Nairn and their immediate vicinity, Without distinction of sex or of political, religous or other opinions subject to the provisions of these presents	£26,057
WARMINSTER MUSEUM & HISTORY SOCIETY [Charity number: 282995] To maintain Warminster Museum and provide monthly lectures at Warminster Library on topics relating to history.	£2,269
Johnshaven Hall Association [Charity number: SC007973] The said subjects and the buildings erected or to be erected thereon (hereinafter referred to as 'The Trust subjects') are dedicated and shall be held by us and our successors as Trustees in all time coming for the purpose of physical and mental training and recreation, and social, moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms, library, lectures, classes, recreation or otherwise as may be found expedient of the inhabitants of the village of Johnshaven aforesaid and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions subject to the provisions of these presents.	£39,326
ANGLICAN PACIFIST FELLOWSHIP [Charity number: 209610] Study and application of the Christian Gospel in its relation to war, by holding conferences and engaging with the Anglican Communion and others by peaceful means. Publish a journal and other literature promoting peacemaking. Re-design our website and The Anglican Peacemaker,to set up a Facebook page, a blog and have an advertising campaign.	£8,264
The Belted Galloway Cattle Society of the United Kingdom and Eire [Charity number: SC028218] The objects for which the Society has been established are: 3.1 .1 The encouragement of the breeding of pedigreed Belted Galloway Cattle, black, dun or red, and the maintenance of their purity,: both at home and abroad. 3.1.2 To maintain and publish a pedigree register of Belted Galloway Cattle. 3.1.3 The publication of a magazine reporting the activities of show and sale results, rule changes and articles of interest. 3.1.4 The education of the public in the importance of preserving this valuable living gene bank for present and future generations. 3.1.5 The encouragement of show classes and the dissemination of information about the breed and its products by publicity. 3.1.6 The promotion of sales of Belted Galloway Cattle, by auction or private treaty. 3.1.7 The pursuance of such lawful activities that are both beneficial to the Society and conducive in attaining the above objectives. 3.1.8 The registration of White Galloways is part of the Society's remit.	£83,790
ST CLEMENTS WAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP [Charity number: 526391] (A) THE PAYMENT OF FEES TO ENABLE PUPILS IN THE BENEFICIAL AREA TO PURSUE THEIR EDUCATION (B) GRANTS FOR BOOKS AND APPARATUS FOR THE PUPILS AT (A) (C)) GRANTS TO THE PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF BENEFICIARIES FOR MAINTENANCE.	£166