League of Friends AS104¶
League of Friends is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Associations category.
8,367 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 4.15% 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(league of friends|friends of)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 5,724 | 6.91% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,991 | 3.07% |
| £100k - £250k | 174 | 0.90% |
| £250k - £500k | 79 | 0.87% |
| £500k - £1m | 51 | 0.89% |
| £1m - £10m | 44 | 0.55% |
| Over £10m | 6 | 0.32% |
| Total | 8,069 | 4.21% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 7,712 | 4.57% |
| oscr | 463 | 1.82% |
| ccni | 192 | 2.70% |
| Total | 8,367 | 4.15% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF THE TORAH LIMITED [Charity number: 1140838] The principal activity of the Society is the operation of a voucher system whereby the donorgifts to the Society amounts under the Gift Aid Scheme. The Society is able to recover the taxupon the gift thereby increasing the amount available for distribution to the recipient charity. |
£20,845,155 |
| FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY [Charity number: 226064] The charity offers residential, nursing and dementia care to older people in care homes on nine sites across England. We operate day care centres and a free-to-access grants service for individuals, and work to combat the devastating effects of loneliness among older people. Our vision is for a society in which all older people have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives. |
£19,648,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARIES [Charity number: 313020] Grants to promote the acquisition by national and regional libraries and archives of printed books, manuscripts and records of historical, literary, artistic, architectural, musical or such like interest and to assist the libraries in any other way which the Charity considers appropriate. |
£16,347,392 |
| FRIENDS OF THE EARTH CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 281681] Friends of the Earth Charitable Trust is committed to the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment. It promotes sustainable development for the public benefit by funding work that includes campaigning, research, education and publishing, and the provision of information on environmental problems and their solutions. |
£15,958,076 |
| THE FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY [Charity number: 272926] The objects of the Friends of the Royal Academy are:- to support the charitable work of the Royal Academy of Arts- to promote and to co-operate with the Academy and other charitable organisations in promoting the Arts and in particular the arts of design and the creation and appreciation of the arts |
£12,723,673 |
| Strathcarron Hospice [Charity number: SC006704] 1. To promote the relief of suffering (so far as such purpose is charitable) in such ways as the Company shall from time to time think fit, and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of such objects):- (A) By establishing, maintaining and conducting Residential Nursing Homes and Hospices (hereinafter referred to as a Hospice the singular being understood to include the plural) in Scotland for the reception and care of persons of either sex (without regard to race or creed) who are suffering (at any age) from any chronic or terminal illness or from any disability or disease associated with or attributable to old age or from any other physical or mental infirmity and by providing medical or other treatment and attention for any such persons in their own homes. (B) By conducting or promoting or encouraging research into the care and treatment of persons suffering from any such illness, disability or infirmity and particularly into the care and treatment of persons suffering from cancer or terminal illnesses. (C) By promoting or encouraging or assisting in the teaching or training of any persons engaged in any medical or paramedical field and particularly in the training of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and other persons engaged in any branch of medicine, surgery, nursing or allied services, and in the teaching or training of students in any branch of medicine, surgery, nursing or allied services. (D) By assisting or encouraging the provision of spiritual help and guidance in accordance with the teaching and example of Christ for any persons resident (either as patients or otherwise) or working in the Hospice. (E) By providing a counselling service and practical care and support for the relatives and friends of patients in or connected with the Hospice. |
£11,085,031 |
| The Ayrshire Hospice [Charity number: SC011390] 1.The principal objects for which the Company is established are:- To promote the relief of, suffering, disease, sickness, infirmity, age and distress and to promote the advancement of palliative care and end of life care and to promote the hospice movement, all whether in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or elsewhere in such ways as the Company shall from time to time think fit, and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of such objects):- (A) By establishing, maintaining Hospices in Scotland and by providing palliative nursing, medical and other supportive care services to any person (without regard to religion, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation) who is (at any age) suffering from any chronic, life limiting or terminal illness or from any disability or disease associated with or attributable to old age or from any other physical or mental infirmity and by providing medical or other treatment services and attention for any such person anywhere (including the patient’s home). (B) By conducting or promoting or encouraging research into the care and treatment of persons suffering from any such illness, disability or infirmity and particularly into the care and treatment of persons suffering from cancer or life limiting illnesses and the provision of specialist palliative and end of life care. (C) By promoting or encouraging or assisting in the teaching or training of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and other persons engaged in any branch of medicine, surgery, nursing or allied health or social services, or employed or volunteering to work for the Company and its associated partner agencies. (D) By providing and assisting as required the provision of multi-faith religious belief support and by providing pastoral care services for the spiritual welfare and support of patients, carers and relatives and friends of patients and carers and those employed or volunteering to work for the Company. (E) By providing counselling services and practical care and support for the patients, carers and relatives and friends of patients and carers and those employed or volunteering to work for the Company. (F) By operating as a charity raising funds by any legal and appropriate means. |
£9,857,586 |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM [Charity number: 209691] The BFHU is a national, non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting, marketing and promoting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and to raising awareness of its global contribution. |
£8,344,910 |
| FRIENDS OF MERCAZ HATORAH BELZ MACNIVKA [Charity number: 1126075] The primary purpose of the charity is to support the charitable activities of the Mercaz Hatorah Belz Mcnivka in Jerusalem, Israel. Other charitable activities include the relief of poverty, hardship and distress amongst residents of Israel and the advancement of the Orthodox Jewish education. |
£7,762,028 |
| Victim Support Scotland [Charity number: SC002138] 4.1 to reduce the distress and disadvantageous effects on victims and witnesses of crime and other forms of harmful behaviour having similar effects to crime, including on the families and friends of such persons and others affected to the extent that they are in need of such emotional & practical support. and 4.2 to advance public education and awareness in relation to the impact of crime and other forms of harmful behaviour having similar effects to crime, on all those affected and to champion the rights of victims and witnesses and all others affected by crime |
£5,551,132 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE FRIENDS OF BEDFORD CEMETERY (FOSTER HILL ROAD) [Charity number: 1114098] In order to raise local awareness we organise guided walks in the cemetery related visits to other places of interest and lectures of general interest. |
£2,831 |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF APPLEDORE CHURCH [Charity number: 274918] TO PROTECT THE FABRIC OF ST. PETER & ST. PAUL CHURCH APPLEDORE |
£768 |
| British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs [Charity number: 293776] The primary purpose of the QCEA British Committee (BC) is to support the work of Quaker House in Brussels (QCEA). The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) was founded in 1979 to bear witness throughout Europe to Friends' long-standing concerns for peace, human rights and the right sharing of resources. It does this chiefly through staff based at Quaker House in Brussels. |
£188,135 |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA ANGLICAN COMMUNION [Charity number: 1099871] Religious activities, provide support people of a particular ethnic origin |
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| FRIENDS OF ASTLEY SCOUTS AND GUIDES [Charity number: 1116297] To provide a village hall known as Astley Scout & Guide Headquarters for use of the inhabitants of the area and for the benefit of the Astley Scout and Guide Groups |
£14,638 |
| FRIENDS OF OFFHAM SCHOOL [Charity number: 1060517] To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular byDeveloping effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.Engaging in activities or providing facilities for equipment which supports the school and advances the education of the pupils. |
£10,844 |
| THE FRIENDS OF KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD [Charity number: 504544] Social activities for all age groups ,football tornaments ,netball tornaments.playschemes.outings to places of interest,oaps clubs. |
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| FRIENDS OF THE WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY RECORD OFFICE [Charity number: 702280] Fund-raising for additional facilities/equipment/documents for the Warwickshire County Record Office |
£2,695 |
| THE FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S BACTON [Charity number: 1106579] The preservation and improvement of St Mary's Church, Bacton, and to promote interest in it as a building of historic and architectural merit and in its use as a community asset for the village and surrounding district. We raise funds by collecting donations and by holding events. We organise educational events with local schools, and encourage the use of the church building. |
£1,582 |
| THE FRIENDS OF LANGLEY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL [Charity number: 1150693] We run fundraising activities for Langley Park Primary School, Durham. We host a variety of events from discos, to fairs, to pancake parties and coffee mornings. All monies raised go towards the school. We purchase a range of resources for the school and fund treats/new experiences for the pupils. |
£7,054 |
Last update:
January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
