Parents and guardians BE109

Parents and guardians is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Beneficiary group category.

10,233 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 5.04% 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(parent(s|ing)?)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	3,785	5.30%
£10k - £100k	3,943	5.64%
£100k - £250k	991	4.50%
£250k - £500k	430	3.98%
£500k - £1m	221	3.30%
£1m - £10m	180	2.00%
Over £10m	25	1.15%
Total	9,575	4.99%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	8,669	5.06%
oscr	844	3.41%
ccni	720	10.02%
Total	10,233	5.04%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name	Latest income
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
BARNARDO'S [Charity number: 216250] Barnardo?s helped improve the lives of more than 240,000 vulnerable children, young people and their families. We help children including those who have been sexually exploited, young people leaving care, children with a parent in prison and provide early intervention for families struggling to cope. We find adoptive homes and foster placements for children in care and campaign to change policy.	£326,134,178
Action For Children [Charity number: SC038092] The Charity works for the public benefit having as its objects the promotion of the upbringing and care of children and young people in need from all backgrounds, cultures and faiths or none in particular	£155,280,000
ACTION FOR CHILDREN [Charity number: 1097940] We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 387,000 children and families across the UK.	£155,280,000
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.	£80,609,000
Al-Khair Foundation [Charity number: SC042234] 3.1.1 The advancement of general and religious education including but not restricted to the study, promotion and support of: (i) primary, secondary, college and university education. (ii) knowledge and understanding of Muslims and the beliefs, teachings and practices of Islam and of any other useful knowledge. (iii) good parenting skills and the protection of women, children and young people. (iv) comparative religion and interfaith dialogue with the aim of securing mutual understanding, tolerance, harmony and peace between Muslims and those who hold different or similar beliefs and follow different or similar ways of life. (vi) art and culture. (vii) enhancing, improving and strengthening local communities by means of promoting community cohesion in particular and supporting community regeneration in general. (viii) the deterrence and prevention of any form of discrimination including but not restricted to racial, religious, disability and gender discrimination. (ix) the prevention of alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (x) the prevention of gambling and debt. (xi) the prevention of crime including any form of terrorism. (xii) the promotion of Islamic Shari'a compliant finance. (xiii) the observance and maintenance of human rights in accordance with the rule of law. 3.1.2 The relief of poverty, sickness, distress and suffering of any persons who are in need including orphans, refugees , disabled and displaced people irrespective of their nationality, race, ethnic origin and religious beliefs including but not restricted to the relief of those who are the victims of : (i) natural disasters including droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, fires, hurricane and goods. (ii) man-made disasters including industrial accidents, social conflict and wars. (iii) racial, religious, disability or gender discrimination. (iv) alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (v) gambling and debt. (vi) economic and social deprivation. (vii) crime including any form of terrorism.	£60,980,930
Family Fund Trust [Charity number: SC040810] 4. The Charity's objects ('the Objects') are (1) primarily to assist families, parents and others with parental responsibility in the United Kingdom caring for a disabled or seriously ill child or person, and (2) the relief of those in need by reason of disability, serious illness, financial hardship or other disadvantage by: (1) providing support by way of financial grants, goods, services and information. (2) furthering knowledge about disability and its impact on the disabled child or person, their siblings, parents or carers. and (3) working with other charitable organisations to deliver financial grants, goods, services and information to those in need by reason of disability, serious illness, financial hardship or other disadvantage.	£49,350,000
Bryson Charitable Group [Charity number: NI101396] Our services are delivered through five subsidiary charitable companies and two social enterprise trading companies. Our work to address fuel poverty, Bryson Energy, remains within the parent company and will transfer to a charitable subsidiary as from April 2015. Our charitable services companies are: • Bryson Care – services to families and older people in Belfast and the North West; • Bryson Intercultural – support for black and ethnic minority people and the Traveller community; • Bryson Lagansports – promoting active living, health and well-being in inner city communities; Our social enterprise trading companies are: • Bryson Future Skills – providing employment and training initiatives to young adults and those living with long term employment; • Bryson Recycling – providing kerbside recycling services. In the last financial year we have had a positive impact in a wide range of areas: ? We delivered over 212,000 hours of care and support to older people, helping them to remain in their own homes. ? We supported over 1,200 vulnerable children and their families. ? We provided over 1,500 hours of advice and support to newly arrived people from across the world seeking asylum. ? We supported 180 people from the Traveller community through our health, education, training and youth programmes. ? We supported 7,600 people in developing their skills and finding a new job. ? We recycled over 60,000 tonnes of household materials, selling 35% to local companies to create new products and support local jobs. ? We insulated 4,428 homes, reducing fuel bills and increasing comfort. ? We supported health and well-being by providing active living opportunities to 6,552 people from across the city.	£43,060,110
THE LONDON ORPHAN ASYLUM (REED'S SCHOOL) [Charity number: 312008] To provide education in Cobham for boys from the ages of 11 - 18, and girls in the Sixth Form. The objects of the Foundation, as set down in the Act and Constitution, are to advance the education of boys or girls who have lost one or both parents through death, divorce, or other family disaster, and whose home life, as a result, is unsatisfactory, unhappy or abnormal.	£26,972,000
The Adolescent And Children's Trust [Charity number: SC039052] (1) to relieve children and young people who by reason of their circumstances have need of foster, adoptive or substitute care by placing children in foster homes or adoptive placements and by training foster or adoptive parents to deal with the needs of children in their care. (2) otherwise to promote the care and upbringing and establishment in life of children in need thereof including by promotion of their health, development and educational attainment and particularly children in foster or adoptive care. and (3) to promote education and research for the public benefit in the subject of children in care, public policy on care and the needs of children entering the care system.	£26,378,000

Ten random charities

Name	Latest income
DICKER HOUSE NURSERY GROUP [Charity number: 1036414] TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS	£113,474
WILLIAMS SYNDROME FOUNDATION LIMITED [Charity number: 281014] The Williams Syndrome Foundation, founded in 1980, is run for parents by parents with the aim of providing information and support to for people with WS, and those who love, care for and educate them. We fund research into WS to inform and update our guidelines, webinars and publications. We provide opportunities for families to meet and share peer support, online and in person, across the UK.	£219,883
Autism NI (PAPA) [Charity number: NI100240] Our Vision To be the recognised rights based organisation of excellence for the ASD community in Northern Ireland, providing support, education, training, advocacy and resources. Our Aims In 1989 when the charity was formally constituted the following aims were agreed by the founding parents and professionals. They remain true today:- Promote the welfare of people with Autism Raise the awareness of Autism with politicians, policy makers, service providers and the general public Provide information to carers and professionals Provide training for professionals Promote quality assurance standards Be a pressure group Develop and maintain local support groups (branches) in Northern Ireland and the Border Counties Forge and maintain links with Worldwide Autism Be the association and voice for Autism in Northern Ireland Work in partnership with a range of voluntary, private and statutory agencies Fundraise Offer family support Encourage research into Autism Promote relevant services for children, young people and adults with Autism	£1,237,465
LOUGHBOROUGH CHILD CONTACT CENTRE [Charity number: 1095703] Offers a safe, friendly and neutral environment where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents and sometimes other family members.	£5,470
RHOS STREET SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1176984] Rhos Street School PTA is based in a medium-sized primary school in Ruthin, Denbighshire. The PTA aims to raise funds to support the school in the purchase of equipment and experiences for the benefit of the children and to enhance their education. To raise funds, we organise events such as fairs, quizzes and discos for the enjoyment of the children, parents and staff of the school.	£5,704
HATFIELD DUNSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1027896] Our charity organises fundraising events and secures grants in order to purchase equipment and educational materials to benefit the children at the school.	£4,468
KESTON SCHOOLS PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1023587] Fundraising to provide equipment and outings for Keston Primary School and its pupils.	£24,368
CHARITY OF SAMUEL CLOUTING [Charity number: 268821] Promoting the education of girls under the age of 25 years who(or one or both of whose parents )are resident in the Ecclesiastical parish of Kelsale with Carlton and are in need of financial assistanceTo provide special benefits for any Church of England Sunday School in the Ecclesiastical parish of Kelsale with Carlton	£2,304
THE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 (POMEROY) P. SCHOOL [Charity number: NI101720] Our PTA is made up of a group of elected parents and staff. As a group we aim to include all parents and staff in our operation. We do this by inviting parents and staff to share their skills and help at our events, for example last June, many parents volunteered to paint gates, replant pots and do gardening around the school for our annual Summer Fun Day. Generally, every December, members help purchase and serve refreshments at our Christmas concert, or act as quiz master at one of our table quiz nights. We believe that good communication is the key to our PTA success and we publish regular PTA articles in the QE11 newsletter. We also welcome oral or written feedback from members, through parent meetings or questionnaires. Our PTA organise a number of fundraising social events throughout the school year which are open to pupils, parents, family, friends and the wider local community. Our regular events include an Autumn fund raising event such as a cookery evening or tupperware party in term 1, a table quiz night in the local church hall, an annual Family Fun or Sports evening, a book fayre, non-uniform days and end of year Summer BBQs. We work closely with local community businesses and welcome their support and participation. Recently two roofing businesses have donated free labour and resources to replace the deteriorating facia of the school building, used as the PTA base. The PTA also apply for local council grants to enhance and support their organisation of larger community events such as the school jubilee fun night. From time to time, our PTA also offer a programme of activities throughout the school year e.g making a School Calendar or creating Christmas table decorations. The PTA agree expenditure of funds raised with the school principal and teaching staff, to ensure the maximum benefit is gained for all our pupils.	£10,955
SHAKESPEARE JUNIOR SCHOOL PTFA [Charity number: 1052100] Parent Teacher Friends Association	£7,532