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Associations AS

Associations is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Associations category.

46,172 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 22.73% 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(association|club)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 19,360 27.13%
£10k - £100k 19,015 27.18%
£100k - £250k 3,080 13.97%
£250k - £500k 1,271 11.75%
£1m - £10m 792 8.80%
£500k - £1m 705 10.54%
Over £10m 177 8.14%
Total 44,400 23.12%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 38,013 22.21%
oscr 5,772 23.31%
ccni 2,387 33.20%
Total 46,172 22.73%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1076822]
Save the Children works in around 120 countries to deliver immediate and lasting change to children's lives. We program across all contexts to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected. Save the Children International and 29 member organisations make up Save the Children Association. Together in 2015 we reached 62 million children directly through our and our partners' work.
£1,103,536,563
THE SALVATION ARMY [Charity number: 214779]
A Christian Movement committed to putting belief into action: taking a holistic approach, engaging with physical, emotional and spiritual needs, offering services without discrimination.In addition to Christian Worship, in buildings and the open air, services include drop in centres, lunch clubs, parent and toddler groups, debt advice, youth clubs, after school clubs & emergency food parcels.
£327,318,000
Wheatley Homes Glasgow Limited [Charity number: SC034054]
2 The objects of the Association are: 2.1 to provide for the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision, construction, improvement and management of land and accommodation and the provision of care. and 2.2 any other purpose or object permitted under Section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 which is charitable both for the purposes of Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and also in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts.
£300,542,000
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX [Charity number: 279057]
Citizens Advice provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
£167,727,000
THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 209617]
The Association provides guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services to people who are blind and partially sighted. In accordance with its constitution, it provides "additional services and facilities for the relief of blind persons as the Association shall from time to time deem fit".
£156,400,000
The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association [Charity number: SC038979]
The Objects for which the Association is established are to promote the health, equality and independence of blind and partially sighted people by: 1. Providing guide dogs for blind and partially sighted people.. 2. Training and educating blind and partially sighted people in the use of such guide dogs. 3. The relief, prevention and cure of vision impairment. 4. Providing such services, facilities and activities for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people as the Association shall from time to time deem fit
£156,400,000
ST MUNGO COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1149085]
St Mungo's began helping people sleeping rough off the streets of London in 1969. Over the years we have extended our work beyond emergency help, to prevention of homelessness and promotion of recovery. We now help thousands of people across the South of England rebuild their lives day by day through housing, health and skills initiatives.
£123,668,100
Wheatley Homes East Limited [Charity number: SC034572]
2 The objects of the Association are: 2.1 to provide for the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision, construction, improvement and management of land and accommodation and the provision of care. and 2.2 any other purpose or object permitted under Section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 which is charitable both for the purposes of Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and also in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts.
£121,272,000
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
THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION - FORCES HELP [Charity number: 210760]
RELIEVING THE NEED, SUFFERING AND DISTRESS OF THOSE SERVING OR HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS THROUGH- WELFARE ADVICE AND SUPPORT- HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE/WELFARE SERVICES- HOUSING-SPECIALIST SERVICES TO MEET UNMET NEEDS OF ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY
£105,826,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
Lovat Shinty Club [Charity number: SC046154]
The objects of the club shall be the promotion of the playing of the game of shinty, the provision of facilities therefore and of such other amenities as may be considered appropriate by its members in connection therewith.
£93,176
2nd Hillsborough Scout Group [Charity number: NI104155]
Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
£1,317
Burnbank Football Club [Charity number: SC054426]
The Club is established for the following charitable purpose: a) To advance public participation in sport by providing access to football coaching, training, and competition for individuals of all ages and abilities in Coatbridge and the surrounding areas. The Club will be inclusive of all skill levels and backgrounds and will actively remove barriers to participation, ensuring equal access regardless of age, gender, ability, or background.
2nd Newton Stewart Brownie Unit [Charity number: SC041086]
Promoting the instruction of girls of all classes in the principles of discipline, loyalty and good citizenship
£4,998
APPLEDORE PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENTS TEACHERS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1096906]
Movie night, Xmas fayre, easter disco, Sports Day, summer fayre, uniformn sales
£6,194
Western Isles Motocross Club [Charity number: SC050663]
The advancement of public participation in sport by: 1. Promoting off road motor sports in the Western Isles area 2. Offering the opportunity to participate in off road motocross racing 3. Offering prospective riders an opportunity to receive tuition from more experienced rider
£1,353
FRIENDS OF ALL SAINTS' BRAUNSTON [Charity number: 1138185]
To assist in the preservation of the properties of the Parish Church of All Saints' Braunston, Northants with a view to providing the village with a place for concerts and similar events as well as worship.To preserve the architectural heritage of the building and keep the surrounding land in an attractive state for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
£19,910
LINCOLNSHIRE HOUSE ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 700717]
Lincolnshire House is a registered charity based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, providing residential, day and respite care services for adults with Cerebral Palsy and Similar Disabilities.We provide high quality residential accommodation for 35 residents with day and 2 respite care facilities for people who have some form of Cerebral Palsy.
£2,191,571
BAMPTON VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 291659]
The Hall is used for community led activities including sales, sports, Bridge Club, charity events, meetings including AGM's, cinema, theatrical and musical performances, and parties both adult & childrens.
£14,368
THE FRIENDS OF ST MARTIN'S CHURCH, ZEALS [Charity number: 309418]
Financial support to: The restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification for the public Benefit and use, the historic Church of St Martin's Zeals.The Christian Mission in the Zeals Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy by providing Bibles for Zeals Children or other similar financial support.Any other charitable purposes, as stated in the Objects.
£3,905