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.
6,706 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.30% 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 | 2,272 | 3.20% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,276 | 3.24% |
| £100k - £250k | 716 | 3.21% |
| £250k - £500k | 343 | 3.15% |
| £500k - £1m | 234 | 3.41% |
| £1m - £10m | 319 | 3.50% |
| Over £10m | 54 | 2.42% |
| Total | 6,214 | 3.22% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 5,391 | 3.15% |
| oscr | 919 | 3.71% |
| ccni | 396 | 5.50% |
| Total | 6,706 | 3.30% |
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 |
| 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. |
£120,653,380 |
| 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. |
£120,653,380 |
| 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. |
£104,224,000 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£50,024,582 |
| 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 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE MONEY MACRO AND FINANCE SOCIETY [Charity number: 1186178] The advancement of education in the fields of monetary economics, macroeconomics, and financial economics in particular, but not exclusively within the United Kingdom through conferences, public lectures, publications, seminars, workshops and promoting research for the public benefit in all aspects of monetary economics, macroeconomics, and financial economics and publishing the useful results. |
£53,431 |
| CARE FOR THE FAMILY [Charity number: 1066905] Care for the Family's aim is to strengthen and support family life. We provide relationship education and support in three key areas: marriage, parenting and bereavement. Activities include day and evening events, activity holidays and residential breaks, marriage and parenting courses, volunteer telephone befrienders, and books, DVDs and other resources to strengthen family life. |
£4,164,679 |
| LEEDS PHILOSOPHICAL AND LITERARY SOCIETY LIMITED [Charity number: 224084] The charity: 1. Arranges public meetings, including lectures and events. 2. Makes grants to individuals and organisations to support research, publications, education and related activities, in Leeds and its local area. |
£27,345 |
| RUMNEY FORUM [Charity number: 1166133] Manage the community space at Brachdy House (The Old Library), Rumney on behalf and for the benefit of the residents of Cardiff East and anyone else in need.Run events and activities for the local community to enjoy and participate in. We are a FareShare partner helping to prevent food waste and food povertyCollection and distribution of used clothing and school uniform. |
£18,976 |
| AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND INFORMATION CENTRE [Charity number: 1102744] Supplementary education and Study Support Classes - Providing English and Maths Support (Key Stage 1 to 4) according to the National CurriculumProviding Literacy and Numeracy Support to children and young people to help achieve the National Literacy Standards.Providing ICT vocational training, employment (job search support)Promoting Community Cohesion - Cultural events, functions, |
£15,800 |
| AL-NASR [Charity number: 1042265] Practical help to the community on drug abuse, women issues, liaison with Police Authorities on potential extremism in the community, Community hours for offenders through Probation Service, Advice to immigration and foreign students on British culture, Mother and Toddlers drop in centre, Advice to non Muslim who may have problems with their Muslim partner. Information and library service re Islam |
£3,502 |
| THE CORNISH TALKING NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 266112] The object of the charity is to provide a weekly 90 minute memory stick (USB) of local news, information, literature, both fiction and non fiction for the blind, visually impaired and those labouring under some temporary or permanent incapacity which makes reading a strain. |
£2,605 |
| WPC Energy [Charity number: 1151654] The charity held a Congress in Moscow via a special purpose vehicle and has set up a scholarship fund in Russia for local education legacies on sustainability of energy.The council hosted Youth forum events around the globe so that the younger generation can get involved with the sustainability of energy in a way that can help future usage.Publications were made available. |
£1,700,198 |
| HOLY CROSS CHURCH INTERNATIONAL(HCCI) [Charity number: 1148249] The aim and the objectives for which the Ministry is established and empowered to execute are:To advance the Christian religion in England and worldwide for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayers meetings, lecture, public celebration of religious festivals, producing / and or distributing literature on Christianity to enlighten others about Christian religion. |
£49,528 |
| Westerkirk Parish Library Trust [Charity number: SC020308] Advancment of education and arts |
£21,000 |
