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.
28,899 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 14.27% 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 | 11,015 | 14.59% |
| £10k - £100k | 8,684 | 12.74% |
| £100k - £250k | 2,530 | 12.20% |
| £250k - £500k | 1,474 | 14.97% |
| £500k - £1m | 1,156 | 18.78% |
| £1m - £10m | 1,644 | 19.32% |
| Over £10m | 323 | 15.86% |
| Total | 26,826 | 14.05% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 25,277 | 14.83% |
| oscr | 2,800 | 11.22% |
| ccni | 822 | 11.41% |
| Total | 28,899 | 14.27% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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. |
£560,401,000 |
| 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. |
£541,832,807 |
| 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. |
£443,006,634 |
| 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 |
£400,600,000 |
| 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. |
£338,887,000 |
| 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. |
£332,717,000 |
| 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. |
£315,250,409 |
| 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. |
£284,264,901 |
| 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. |
£280,413,000 |
| OASIS CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1026487] Oasis Charitable Trust is a family of organisations running community Hubs providing holistic support to the communities we serve. Our work includes our Academies programme, youthwork, Chaplaincy services & churches, anti human traffiking campaigning through STOP THE TRAFFIK, Higher Education courses through Oasis College and supported housing through Oasis Aquila Housing. |
£277,273,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| UNITED CHARITY OF PALLING BURGESS AND OTHERS [Charity number: 236440] To provide financial assistance for those in need resident within the boundaries of the Gloucester City Council administrative area. |
£2,278 |
| REHAB ASSIST [Charity number: 1199431] Our main service is to offer people who have been seriously ill general support and financial assistance towards their rehabilitation costs. |
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| THE HOMITY TRUST [Charity number: 1155479] We provide grants to registered charitable and not for profit organisations where a small amount will make a big difference. Based in Brighton, it is our intention to prioritise local, smaller community causes within Sussex. |
£20,890 |
| Vision Mechanics [Charity number: SC023585] To advance the education of the public in the arts and in particular the art of puppetry through performances and other related activities |
£148,122 |
| THE OCCASIONAL SINGERS [Charity number: 1117614] To enjoy, promote, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the arts and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals; and for the general purposes of such charitable bodies or such other purposes as shall be exclusively charitable, as the membership may from time to time decide. |
£2,494 |
| CROWBOROUGH FOR YOUNG PEOPLE LTD [Charity number: 1093802] The charity's object and its principle activity is to relieve and prevent sufferig among young people between the ages of 13 and 25 in Crowborough. To this aim it provides a 'drop-in' shop in the town centre where young people can discuss their problems and recieve advice from trained staff. Problem areas covered include: sexual health, drug and alcohol abuse, behavioural problems, careers, social |
£53,685 |
| OMID TRUST [Charity number: 1189194] Promoting the education of people of limited means of Iranian origin, including by awarding to such persons scholarships, maintenance allowances, grants and/or bursaries tenable at university, college or institution of higher or further education in the United Kingdom |
£12,482 |
| NASH STRICT BAPTIST CHARITY [Charity number: 1014707] Upkeep and maintain Nash Strict Baptist Burial GroundUse any surplus monies for Grants to Strict Baptist Churches in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire |
£1,125 |
| THE FLORENCE SHAW TRUST [Charity number: 291769] Provides small donations to charitable donations to UK registered charities. |
£1,163 |
| SARAH WOODCOCK [Charity number: 238535] To provide financial assistance to local people either as individuals or appropriate groups. |
£129 |
