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.
29,581 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 14.54% 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 | 10,831 | 15.21% |
| £10k - £100k | 9,204 | 13.07% |
| £100k - £250k | 2,704 | 12.06% |
| £250k - £500k | 1,606 | 14.51% |
| £500k - £1m | 1,258 | 18.05% |
| £1m - £10m | 1,858 | 20.24% |
| Over £10m | 380 | 16.90% |
| Total | 27,841 | 14.39% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 25,929 | 15.11% |
| oscr | 2,883 | 11.56% |
| ccni | 769 | 11.00% |
| Total | 29,581 | 14.54% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION [Charity number: 268369] The Charities Aid Foundation exists to accelerate progress in society towards a fair and sustainable future for all. We work at the centre of the giving world, to drive greater and more impactful giving through tailored, innovative and strategic services for individual and corporate donors, and to help social purpose organisations to build their resilience and do more of their life-changing work |
£1,390,589,000 |
| British Council [Charity number: SC037733] (a) promote cultural relationships between the people of the United Kingdom and other countries. (b) develop a wider knowledge of the English language. and (c) encourage educational co-operation between the United Kingdom and other countries, support the advancement of United Kingdom education and education standards overseas, and otherwise promote education. |
£1,010,444,268 |
| THE BRITISH COUNCIL [Charity number: 209131] The British Council creates friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with. We reach millions of people across the world, working with over 100 countries in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. |
£1,010,444,268 |
| THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND [Charity number: 1036733] Arts Council England works to get great art to everyone by championing, developing and investing in artistic experiences that enrich people's lives. As the national development agency for the arts we support a range of artistic activities, acting as an independent body at arm's length from government. 'Achieving great art for everyone' is our 10-year strategic framework for the arts. |
£843,062,677 |
| CANCER RESEARCH UK [Charity number: 1089464] Cancer Research UK is dedicated to saving lives through research. Our mission is to prevent, control and cure cancer through our ground-breaking research and in the last 40 years our work has helped double survival rates. But there is more work to be done. The only charity fighting over 200 types of cancer, we rely on every pound donated to help get us closer to beating cancer. |
£734,753,802 |
| Cancer Research UK [Charity number: SC041666] The objects for which the Company is established are to protect and promote the health of the public in particular by research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of all forms of cancer, including the development of findings of research into practical applications for the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and in furtherance of that primary object, to provide information and raise public understanding of such matters. |
£734,753,802 |
| 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. |
£691,735,000 |
| 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. |
£569,497,051 |
| 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. |
£436,907,000 |
| BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION [Charity number: 225971] The BHF is the UK's largest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK. For over 60 years BHF has pioneered life-saving research that has helped halve the number of deaths from heart and circulatory disease in the UK. BHF also helps provide vital support and information for the 7.4m people living in the UK with heart and circulatory disease. |
£410,600,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE HENRY PLUMB FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1151449] To advance education by providing grants to young people (18-35) to give the opportunities, in all parts of the world, to learn about land based industries. We provide support and a mentor to develop their entrepreneurial skills, capacitities and capabilities in the land based industries to include but not by way of limitation the skills of innovation, analysing risk and personal communication. |
£521,814 |
| RELAPSING POLYCHONDRITIS AWARENESS & SUPPORT [Charity number: 1206767] THE OBJECT[S] OF THE CIO ARE TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF ANYONE AFFECTED BY RELAPSING POLYCHONDRITIS, INCLUDING THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, PRINCIPALLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE UK, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, ADVICE, INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008]. |
£1,135 |
| THE LOCKER FOUNDATION [Charity number: 264180] Make grants to organisations (including schools, charities, etc.) |
£535,223 |
| FRIENDS OF THE DROP-IN FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES [Charity number: 1176524] We seek to improve the mental health and well-being of all asylum seekers and refugees in Sunderland, whilst promoting their integration into the wider community. Our weekly Drop-in now extends to a Women?s group and added activities for all ages. Our intention is to develop these undertakings.FODI continues the work of the charity of the same name (registered charity 1153057). ?2011-2018. |
£179,247 |
| M.A.D.I. [Charity number: 1213408] TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS AND PRESERVE AND PROTECT GOOD HEALTH OF STATE SCHOOL CHILDREN AGED BETWEEN 10 AND 16 WITH OR MAY HAVE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL GRANTS TO ASSIST WITH ACCESSING EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF SUCH CONDITIONS IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THE WAITING LISTS OR FAMILY FINANCIAL SITUATION PLACE THE CHILD AT A DISADVANTAGE OF OBTAINING AN EARLY DIAGNOSIS. |
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| CLAVERDON AND DISTRICT NURSING FUND [Charity number: 244889] Providing financial assistance for the sick and needy within the villages of Claverdon, Langley and Norton Lindsey. |
£979 |
| HOSTAGE INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1161072] Hostage International provides practical and emotional support and specialist services to families during and after the kidnap of a loved one, and to hostages after they return home. Hostage International also offers education and training for organisations on family support and hostage reintegration, and advocates for improved government and organisational policy and practice on hostage issues. |
£199,304 |
| BARTS AND THE LONDON STUDENTS' TRUST [Charity number: 1211103] TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS STUDYING MEDICINE, DENTISTRY OR ASSOCIATED COURSES AT BARTS AND THE LONDON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY, QUEEN MARY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON BY THE PROVISION OF SUCH GRANT AND DONATION AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL THINK FIT INCLUDING FOR THEIR WELFARE AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES |
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| THE GREAT GLEN UNITED CHARITY [Charity number: 701901] Relief to any resident of Great Glen who is facing financial hardship, distress or sicknessSupport to any Great Glen resident who requires financial assistance to further their educationSupport to local organisations that promote social welfare such as clubs and sporting activities. |
£6,875 |
| WAKEFIELD AND TETLEY TRUST [Charity number: 1121779] The Trust's objects are to help inhabitants of the area of benefit (Tower Hamlets, Southwark, City of London) in need through age, financial hardship or sickness, and to support the charitable activities of the parish of All Hallows by the Tower and Toc H. The Trust gives grants to registered charities and not-for-profit companies for activities and projects which will advance the objects. |
£434,046 |
