Women `BE113`¶

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

9,512 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 4.68% 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:

Charities matching this regular expression will be excluded from the tag:

\b(m[ae]n and|and m[ae]n|boys and|and boys)\b

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	4,602	6.45%
£10k - £100k	2,459	3.51%
£100k - £250k	786	3.57%
£250k - £500k	417	3.86%
£1m - £10m	384	4.27%
£500k - £1m	300	4.49%
Over £10m	95	4.37%
Total	9,043	4.71%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	7,073	4.13%
oscr	1,992	8.04%
ccni	447	6.22%
Total	9,512	4.68%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
THE GIRLS' DAY SCHOOL TRUST [Charity number: 306983] To remain at the forefront of education, extend excellence and innovation in dynamic educationalsettings and maintain our leadership in the education of young people, principally women.	£340,388,000
MSI REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES [Charity number: 265543] MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post- abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high- quality services. Our 9,000 team members work across 37 countries, reaching over 35,000 women each day.	£309,542,000
ST ANDREW'S HEALTHCARE [Charity number: 1104951] The UK's leading independent charitable provider of specialist mental health care, working with the NHS in the UK to meet the needs of those with psychiatric illness, developmental disability, acquired brain injury and related disorders. The range of services is available to men, women, and young people with needs in mental health, learning disability, brain injury and/or neurological impairment.	£217,813,703
THE MINES ADVISORY GROUP [Charity number: 1083008] Our vision is a safe & secure future for men,women & children affected by armed violence & conflict.MAG assists people through mine action & Arms Management & Destruction.We seek to address the human impact of landmines,cluster munitions & ERW & we work to reduce the risk & impact of unplanned explosions at munitions sites & the risk of weapons & munitions being diverted to the illicit arms trade.	£99,273,000
CAMFED INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1029161] Camfed tackles poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Camfed invests in girls and women in the poorest rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, where girls face acute disadvantage. and where their empowerment is now transforming communities.	£84,638,714
PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK [Charity number: 276035] Plan International UK is a global children's charity. We strive to advance children's rights and equality for girls all over the world. We work to give every child the same chance in life by giving children and their communities access to education, healthcare, clean water and more. And if disaster strikes we are there to protect children to keep them learning and help them recover.	£66,853,000
BRITISH PREGNANCY ADVISORY SERVICE [Charity number: 289145] Supporting reproductive choice by advocating and providing high quality, affordable services to prevent or end unwanted pregnancy with contraception or by abortion	£64,386,948
THE CONGREGATION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE CROSS OF LIEGE [Charity number: 1068661] Sisters pastoral work; visiting the sick, the housebound and offering spiritual support. Supporting Daughters of the Cross of Liege ministries in 9 countries The charity runs Holy Cross Hospital, a hospital providing neuro-rehabilitation and long-term care for neurologically impaired people.	£61,792,000
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
HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT [Charity number: 294555] Hestia delivers high quality & empowering housing, support, protection & care services in partnership with service users & local communities in 22 London boroughs. Hestia provides services to people with mental health needs, physical disability, substance misusers, offenders, women & children fleeing domestic abuse, older & young people, personal budget holders & other wider community groups.	£54,249,820

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
YAPTON VILLAGE W.I. [Charity number: 1116987] Providing local women with social and educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and the community.	£4,833
CONSOLIDATED ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY [Charity number: 230891] MONEY FROM INVESTMENTS AND LAND RENTAL IS DISBURSED WITHIN THE PARISH OF GRAINTHORPE. RECIPIENTS ARE ELDERLY PEOPLE AND WIDOWS AT CHRISTMAS; THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN TRANSFERRING AT 11 TO SECONDARY SCHOOL; AND NEW MOTHERS. ON OCCASION TO PEOPLE WHO ARE SICK OR DISABLED, AND GRANTS ARE MADE TO THE VILLAGE SCHOOL, TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARS IN NEED AND TO VILLAGE PROJECTS WHERE APPLICABLE.	£5,670
2nd Dollar Brownies [Charity number: SC042196] Promoting the instruction of girls of all classes in the principles of discipline, loyalty and good citizenship	£5,472
WORLDHAMS WOMENS INSTITUTE [Charity number: 1030137] We hold meetings with speakers on a variety of subjects.Fund raising events.Liaison meetings with other groups.	£561
THE CONGREGATION OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR - ENGLISH PROVINCE [Charity number: 234434] CARE OF AGED POOR OF BOTH SEXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITUTION OF THE CONGREGATION.	£21,660,000
Friends of St. Colmcille's [Charity number: NI104309] WE ARE AN ACTIVE PTA WHICH ORGANISES SOCIAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR THE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN OF THE SCHOOL AND WE ACTIVELY VOLUNTEER FOR THE SCHOOL REGULARLY TO ASSIST WITH SOCIAL FUNDRAISING THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL, TOGETHER WITH ANY OTHER EVENTS OR MATTERS TO WHICH WE CAN SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND THE FAMILIES OF THE PUPILS WITHIN THE SCHOOL OUR PTA IS MADE UP OF A GROUP OF ELECTED PARENTS AND STAFF. ALL PARENTS AND STAFF ARE INVITED TO SHARE THEIR SKILLS AND HELP AT OUR EVENTS WE RUN A PROGRAMME OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO PUPILS, THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND THE WIDER COMMMUNITY. WE ARE A FAIRLY NEW GROUP AND HAVE HELD A FEW SMALL EVENTS TO DATE BUT HAVE PLANS TO EXPAND THESE EVENTS TO INCLUDE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY MORE. ALL OUR EVENTS RAISE FUNDS BUT ARE ALSO OPEN TO ALL VISITORS REGARDLESS OF GIFTS GIVEN. IN CLOSE CONSULTATION WITH THE PRINCIPAL AND TEACHERS WE AGREE TO FUND A RANGE OF ITEMS AND SERVICES THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE SCHOOL AND THE CHILDREN. LAST YEAR WE RAISED ENOUGH MONEY TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF IPADS FOR STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL. OVERALL WE ARE A FUNDRAISING ORGANISATION, BUT AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR ROLE IS PROMOTING SOCIAL INCLUSION, COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND PROVIDING A LESS FORMAL COMMUNICATION CHANNEL BETWEEN THE PARENT BODY AND THE SCHOOL OUR ORGANISATION IS MADE UP OF A GROUP OF ELECTED MUMS, DADS AND STAFF. AS A GROUP WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT ALL PARENTS AND STAFF ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN OUR OPERATION. WE DO THIS BY SEEKING REGULAR FEEDBACK ON EVENTS AND OPERATION, LOOKING FOR PARENTAL / STAFF SKILLS TO HELP AT EVENTS. WE BELIEVE THAT GOOD COMMUNICATION IS KEY AND THAT IS WHY WE HAVE STARTED UP A FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE GROUP AND WILL BE UPDATING OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE WITH REGULAR INFORMATION. ALONGSIDE THE SCHOOL WE AGREE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THAT THEY WILL ALWAYS BE USED TO PURCHASE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES OR EQUIPMENT FOR ALL THE PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL.	£2,200
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY INITIATIVE (A.C.C.I.) [Charity number: 1081996] ACCI provides a daily resource centre and Assertively managed (dual diagnosis), Intensive Supported (acutely vulnerable women) supported accommodation, assertive outreach, housing, counselling & therapy service to African Caribbean people (but not exclusively) who have mental ill health, including those who also have learning and less severe physical disabilities. Largest Carers Group regionally.	£1,477,852
2nd Westwood Rainbow Unit [Charity number: SC038923] Promoting the instruction of girls of all classes in the principles of discipline, loyalty and good citizenship.	£1,750
ABERAERON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE [Charity number: 703052] The main purpose of the Women's Institute organisation is already lodged.	£3,528
CAMBORNE WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1127807] Provision of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and non-members;provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation;teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups;pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved; provision of youth activities, women's group, toddlers' clubs, meals on wheels service and warm space all with a Christian ethos.	£305,938