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.
29,649 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 14.55% 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 | 10,814 | 15.21% |
| £10k - £100k | 9,231 | 13.11% |
| £100k - £250k | 2,738 | 12.13% |
| £250k - £500k | 1,602 | 14.38% |
| £500k - £1m | 1,262 | 18.08% |
| £1m - £10m | 1,854 | 20.19% |
| Over £10m | 382 | 16.90% |
| Total | 27,883 | 14.40% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 25,992 | 15.13% |
| oscr | 2,890 | 11.56% |
| ccni | 767 | 10.94% |
| Total | 29,649 | 14.55% |
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. |
£589,458,608 |
| 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: SC039426] The objects for which the Foundation is established are: to attack and defeat diseases and conditions of the heart and circulation and other diseases illness or conditions, by undertaking and promoting research for the public benefit into their cause , diagnosis, treatment and prevention, promoting their diagnosis, treatment and prevention, educating the public and alleviating suffering and promoting the welfare of persons afflicted and those who care for such persons |
£410,600,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| TENBY GOLF FOUNDATION CIO [Charity number: 1197090] The objects of the CIO is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, in particular by the provision of grants and facilities for the playing of golf. |
£5,832 |
| The Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott Club - 'Public Lecture Fund' [Charity number: SC005823] The object of the Club is to advance the education of the public concerning the life and works of Sir Walter Scott to such extent and by such methods as shall be determined to be appropriate from time to time by the Council of the Club. |
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| ASHBURTON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY [Charity number: 202413] 1. To relieve people resident in the area of Ashburton who are in need, hardship, or distress.2. To assist young people from Ashburton, either resident in the area or attending education establishments in the area, who are in similar need, to pursue their education through grants towards either fees or maintenance OR in the provision or support of education in the area. |
£1,983 |
| SANDBACH BAPTIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1186522] We are a Christ-focussed Church, which aims to share the love of Jesus, with the local community and by supporting worldwide Christian mission. We hold services, mid-week meetings and regular social activities. We also use our community building to serve the local community, with weekly activities for the elderly and very young. Our members also support local school, foodbank, and debt advice |
£138,409 |
| THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND [Charity number: 1003552] The Charity supports charitable purposes at the trustees' discretion including; supporting young persons to further their education, promoting neurological and neurosurgical research and the relief of sickness and suffering amongst animals. Support is given through donations to registered charities whose work is in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Charity. |
£236,610 |
| CHIEF RABBINATE TRUST [Charity number: 1095878] Securing the services of the Chief Rabbi for the benefit of synagogues which recognise the Chief Rabbi's authority;Providing financial support to the Office of the Chief Rabbi;Facilitating the role of the Chief Rabbi in promoting and expounding beliefs and practices in accordance with Jewish Law and tradition to all members of the Jewish faith and others in the United Kingdom and abroad. |
£943,350 |
| THE JACK BRUNTON CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 518407] The Trust was established primarily for the benefit of the population of rural villages and towns within the boundary of the old North Riding of Yorkshire. Whilst most contributions go to established charities, all good causes will be considered and investigated. Only in extremely rare and special circumstances does the Trust make donations to individuals or charities outside the specified area. |
£252,670 |
| Royal British Legion Scotland Millport Branch [Charity number: SC027033] 4. CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND PRINCIPLES 4.1 The charitable purposes of RBLS are: - 4.1.1 The prevention or relief of poverty amongst men or women who have at any time honourably served with any branch of the naval, military and air forces of the Crown (whether Regular or Reserve). Royal Observer Corps and members of HM Coastguard. the Merchant Navy. the Forces of Allied Nations. the Women’s Land Army. the Women’s Timber Corps. Bevin Boys, members of the War Widows Association or Adult Cadet Instructors and their spouses, partners and dependants, hereinafter referred to as “ex-Service men and women”. 4.1.2 The advancement of citizenship and community development by the encouragement of co-operation between ex-Service men and women and others supporting the objects of RBLS through the establishment of Branches, by promoting and encouraging volunteering and the principle of service to others and by perpetuating and honouring the memory of those who died in the service of their country through the education of the public and through acts of remembrance. 4.1.3 The relief of ex-Service men and women in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.1.4 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science by the promotion of music, including the music of pipe bands and military bands and the encouragement of participation in music by young people. by preserving war memorials and by promoting and parading ceremonial colours as a tribute to those ex-Service men and women who have died in the service of their country and as a symbol of belief in our common culture. 4.1.5 The advancement of public participation in sport. 4.1.6 The provision of recreational facilities and the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for ex-service men and women in particular and for members of the public generally. and 4.1.7 Any other purposes that reasonably may be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. |
£6,378 |
| THE VINE PROJECT (KZN) [Charity number: 1129718] The VINE Project aims to support vulnerable children in Esikhwani, Kwa Zulu Natal, who have lost both parents through AIDS. Providing educational grants for fee's and uniform, instigate programmes to alleviate social isolation, and provides a food voucher scheme. The introduction of two income-generating projects helps enhance the incomes of the Grandmothers who support their own orphan grandcil |
£1,836 |
| British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society [Charity number: SC050312] a) To promote the veterinary professions to people of diverse racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds. b) To provide signposting, educational and policy guidance to veterinary organisations, allied professions and individuals wishing to address inequality in access to the veterinary professions. c) To create a collaborative network of individuals and organisations within the professions with a focus on equality and diversity and tackling discrimination. d) To support individuals dealing with discrimination. |
£20,218 |
