Women `BE113`¶

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

9,510 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 4.67% 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	4,592	6.45%
£10k - £100k	2,505	3.56%
£100k - £250k	763	3.40%
£250k - £500k	433	3.91%
£1m - £10m	387	4.22%
£500k - £1m	307	4.41%
Over £10m	94	4.18%
Total	9,081	4.69%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	7,081	4.13%
oscr	1,996	8.00%
ccni	433	6.19%
Total	9,510	4.67%

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.	£373,418,000
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.	£235,558,118
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
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.	£74,790,071
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
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.	£61,680,000
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.	£56,783,162
ST PETER'S COLLEGE (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS WESTMINSTER SCHOOL) [Charity number: 312728] Westminster School is a public boarding school for young persons. The aims encompass this object and have been extended over a number of years to accommodate day pupils and girls. It now educates children from 7 through to 18 and aims to widen access as much as possible. It also aims to provide excellence in sporting and extra-curricular activities, notably artistic, musical and social skills.	£46,101,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
THE GUIDE ASSOCIATION - BRISTOL AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE [Charity number: 282931] The provision of a balanced programme of activities for girls and young women within the age range 5 - 25 years who live in the area of Bristol & South Gloucestershire, to develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world.	£154,339
LIVING WATER WORLD OUTREACH [Charity number: 1143383] Creating & delivering programs for young people, Personal development, support working with young people, Challenging behaviour, Provide Educational & Recreational activities with voluntary & statutory organisations including schools, Training Mentors, Christian services, Funerals, Retreats & Conferences. Men, women & youth activities. Children's Church. Baptisms & Counselling.
3RD BANSTEAD SCOUT GROUP [Charity number: 305687] Provide wide range of Educational,Sports,and Cultural activities for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs & Scouts(both boys & girls) as part of the Scouting movement.	£24,231
HARUNANI & CO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1145159] The Harunani & Co Charitable Foundation aims to address poverty through interventions that are substantially life changing. The aid is for the following: Natural disasters, medical care and attention to people or communities that are sick, Education for individuals or communities who cannot afford any type of fees, giving housing to the homeless, Helping orphans and Widows who are in need of aid.	£134,397
35TH OXFORD BOY SCOUT GROUP [Charity number: 304438] The Group provides training within 3 different age ranges for young people both male & female aged 6 to 15. These activities develop the individual and group to fulfil an active place in society. The Group is run by volunteer Leaders and Executive committee, all of which are part of the Scout Association. The Group is funded by membership fees & fund-raising events and grant applications.	£9,591
QUANTUM LEAP FOUNDATION CIO [Charity number: 1205886] Provide services and activities for women of all ages, engaging them in matters such as domestic violence, parenting skills, relationships, separation, loss, isolation and mental health. Empower women who may be victims of abuse. Provide services and activities that will empower and support young people between 15 - 25years, by allowing them to shape the direction of individual and group goals.
MIDLANDS WOMEN'S AID [Charity number: 1055578] The aims and objectives of this organisation were established to assist women and children who were in necessitous circumstances and in particular those women and children who had suffered from violence and maltreatment in their own homes.	£419,467
CROSSROADS OF LIFE MINISTRIES [Charity number: 1125352] Preaching & sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ locally and abroad,Developing & distributing Christian literature ,We go on Missions abroad,We Help the needy , widows , elderly and Clergy in crisis in UK & abroadWe Teach &train Ministers of Clergy , We also run Kingly Missions for ordaining members of Clergy ,& are affiliated to UK WORLD EVANGELISM TRUST (UKWET) under CTE.	£44,703
ST ANDREW'S SOCIETY FOR LADIES IN NEED [Charity number: 208541] To give small annuities, special one-off grants, etc to ladies of any denomination who are in need and unable to earn. Grants are approved by the committee and temporary help can be given if the need is urgent. We give priority to ladies who are trying to maintain their own home although we also help towards a shortfall in care home fees.	£109,987
Clonavon Congregational Church Ballymena [Charity number: NI100024] The church provides a building for and promotes the public worship of God, the communication of the Gospel of Christ Jesus and the sharing of knowledge and understanding of the Bible and its teachings. It provides spiritual and moral teaching and support for its members and friends - or any who attend its meetings or make enquirey after such matters. This is done through the weekly Sunday worship services plus the programme of other meetings which cater for children, youth, men, women, the elderly and broader family or community groups. It offers pastoral support to those in need, within its own membership and community. It supports financially and practically individuals or groups in need and other christian and charitbale causes with whom it shares beliefs,locally and globally. It organises special seasonal and christian events for the enjoyment of all who choose to attend eg Christmas, Easter and Harvest seasonal services and events.	£68,433