Charitable activities CA¶
Charitable activities is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Charitable activities category.
28,546 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 14.17% 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:
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Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 11,910 | 14.37% |
| £10k - £100k | 8,117 | 12.51% |
| £100k - £250k | 2,393 | 12.36% |
| £250k - £500k | 1,426 | 15.72% |
| £500k - £1m | 1,067 | 18.52% |
| £1m - £10m | 1,534 | 19.29% |
| Over £10m | 303 | 16.36% |
| Total | 26,750 | 13.95% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 24,882 | 14.73% |
| oscr | 2,818 | 11.09% |
| ccni | 846 | 11.89% |
| Total | 28,546 | 14.17% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL FINANCE FACILITY FOR IMMUNISATION COMPANY [Charity number: 1115413] IFFIm's primary purpose is to function as a financing vehicle in order to support the GAVI Alliance in accelerating the provision of charitable funds for vaccination and health systems strengthening projects in developing countries. IFFIm is funded by grants pledged by U.K. and international governments. IFFIm is unable to accept donations from members of the public. |
£523,659,383 |
| WELLCOME TRUST [Charity number: 210183] Wellcome exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive.We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. We are a politically and financially independent foundation. |
£410,257,213 |
| LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1145988] Lloyd's Register Foundation promotes safety and education. Most of the consolidated income is attributable to the Lloyd's Register Group, a trading group that distributes profit to the Foundation. It is received dividends and not the consolidated trading income that is available to the Foundation. The trading group is a 'Social Investment' that also furthers the Foundation's charitable aims. |
£384,458,000 |
| OXFAM [Charity number: 202918] Oxfam's objects are to prevent and relieve poverty and protect the vulnerable anywhere in the world. Oxfam furthers its objects through interlinked activities of humanitarian relief, development work and advocacy and campaigning. Oxfam is an affiliate member of Oxfam International. Details of Oxfam's mission and ways of working can be found at www.oxfam.org.uk |
£373,000,000 |
| University Of Dundee [Charity number: SC015096] To provide instruction in such branches of learning as the (A) University may think fit, whether for members of the University or for others, and to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such a manner as the University may determine. (B) To prescribe in the Ordinances of the University the conditions under which any person may be admitted as a student of the University or to any particular course of study provided by the University. (C) To grant, under conditions laid down in the Statutes or Ordinances, a degree, diploma, certificate or other academic award to any person who shall have pursued a course of study approved by the University and shall have passed the examinations or other tests prescribed by the University. The advancement of education. |
£327,398,000 |
| 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. |
£299,503,000 |
| 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. |
£281,954,000 |
| AKO FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1151815] The Foundation's main activity is to make grants to UK charities and for general charitable purposes elsewhere in the world. The primary focus of its grant making activities is initiatives and projects which improve education or promote the arts. The Foundation does not seek applications for grants and will generally not make grants in response to unsolicited applications received. |
£268,458,000 |
| THE ORMISTON TRUST [Charity number: 1164358] Ormiston Trust supports children and their families by way of grants to Ormiston organisations and the sponsorship of Multi Academy Trusts. Four core values underpin our work: Nurture; Empower; Innovate; and Impact. |
£258,916,000 |
| change,grow,live [Charity number: SC039861] 3. The objects of the Charity are to relieve poverty in particular but not exclusively through the provision of housing, to relieve sickness and to advance the education and training in particular of all persons (and members of their families) who: 3.1.1 have committed or are likely to commit a criminal act or acts. or 3.1.2 have been or are or are in danger of becoming substance misusers. or 3.1.3 have been or are or are in danger of becoming addicted to or dependent upon drugs of any description including without limitation on the generality of the foregoing illegal drugs, alcohol, solvents or other addictive substances. or 3.1.4 have been or are or are likely to become victims of domestic abuse. or 3.1.5 have been or are or are likely to become homeless. or 3.1.6 suffer mental ill health. or 3.1.7 have suffered a legal restriction on their liberty In any penal or correctional establishment. to advance the education of the public by promoting study and research into homelessness and all aspects of and methods of crime prevention and delinquency and the prevention of drug abuse and substance misuse and to disseminate the useful results of such research. to promote for the public benefit the prevention of criminal acts and of drug abuse and substance misuse and of homelessness. to promote for the public benefit the protection of people and property from criminal acts and the effects of drug abuse and substance misuse. the promotion of charitable purposes within the member countries of the European Union, for the advancement of education, the protection of health, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress and to reduce substance related harm to the individual and the wider community. and to undertake such other activities as are charitable. |
£242,225,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE ROTARY CLUB OF MELTON MOWBRAY BELVOIR BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 516344] Charitable Fund Raising Events, Grants and Donations to provide funds for Local, National and International projects. |
£17,541 |
| NATIONAL GROCERS BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 1095897] We tackle hardship amongst those who have worked or are working in the grocery trade, whether in manufacturing, distribution, wholesale or retail. We give financial help via regular and one-off crisis grants, and supply essential household items and independent living aids. We offer practical and emotional support for a wide range of personal and welfare issues via our 24/7 helpline and website. |
£12,227,313 |
| THE PAT NEWMAN MEMORIAL TRUST [Charity number: 1155183] Making grants to charities and organisations working to relieve poverty and it's effects both in the UK and abroad and occasionally to individuals suffering financial distress. Also making grants to charities and organisations working with the abused and deprived. |
£42 |
| BRITISH BLACK ANTI POVERTY NETWORK (BBAPN) [Charity number: 1116975] Support provided to refugees, and community organisations.Advice and advocacy for migrants and BAMER, small community groups in London and regions in England |
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| Grace Communion International [Charity number: SC040008] The objects of the charity are to advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs, for the public benefit, and in particular (but without limitation). o To proclaim the Christian Faith across the UK and around the world for a witness to all nations by the spoken word, radio, television, recording, in print, by electronic media, by any and all legally acceptable means and personal evangelism. o To work for the salvation of souls and to raise up and organise local church congregations. o To minister to edify believers and to assemble people together in worship of Almighty God for mutual edification and Christian fellowship in Jesus Christ. o To ordain and grant credentials or licence to preach to such as the Charity believe to be called of God and qualified according to Holy Scripture as evangelists, ministers, elders, or deacons. o To promote and provide for the advancement of education in the liberal arts and theology and to conduct, carry on and acquire in the UK colleges and seminaries for the education of people in these subjects and for the service and ministry of God and to offer appropriate courses of instruction. and o To carry out such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs, including but not limited to the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness, and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life. o Nothing in these Articles 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 and/or section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. o This Article 4 may be amended by Special Resolution, but only with prior written consent of the Charity Commission. o The Statement of Beliefs may be amended or supplemented by a resolution of the Trustees passed by a majority of at least 75% of them, provided that any such amendments or supplemental statements shall be consistent with the Statement of Beliefs as at the date of adoption of these Articles. |
£632,604 |
| THE HULL YOUTH TRUST [Charity number: 1086782] TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PERSONS (AGED UP TO 25 YEARS) RESIDENT IN THE CITY OF KINGSTON UPON HULL BY THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE SUCH YOUNG PERSONS AS ARE IN NEED TO TRAVEL ABROAD SO TO ENHANCE THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. |
£717 |
| LOWESTOFT AND DISTRICT MENCAP SOCIETY [Charity number: 233331] The Unity Centre is a social Centre run by the Lowestoft & District Mencap Society. We are here for support, advice, befriending, signposting, hate crime support as well as running activities such as table top games, console gaming, arts & crafts. We run support groups for example for adults on the autistic spectrum. We have a small community cafe run by warm & caring volunteers & charity shop. |
£44,715 |
| ST GILES-IN-THE-FIELDS AND WILLIAM SHELTON EDUCATIONAL CHARITY [Charity number: 1111907] To promote the education of Children and young people in part of the London Borough of Camden and part of the London Borough of Westminster by the provision of grants to charities, churches, schools and individuals |
£378,184 |
| LADY FRANCES WINCHCOMBE'S THATCHAM FOUNDATION [Charity number: 309045] Making educational grants to individual young people. |
£2,146 |
| THE RUTLAND TRUST [Charity number: 517175] Offers grant aid to individuals with residential links to, or to charitable organisations operating for the benefits of residents of, the county of Rutland |
£18,888 |
Last update:
January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
