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.
29,507 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 14.52% 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 | 10,809 | 15.21% |
| £10k - £100k | 9,149 | 13.03% |
| £100k - £250k | 2,692 | 12.07% |
| £250k - £500k | 1,624 | 14.90% |
| £500k - £1m | 1,231 | 17.92% |
| £1m - £10m | 1,852 | 20.34% |
| Over £10m | 379 | 16.98% |
| Total | 27,736 | 14.39% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 25,827 | 15.09% |
| oscr | 2,883 | 11.63% |
| ccni | 797 | 11.06% |
| Total | 29,507 | 14.52% |
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 |
| 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. |
£989,335,930 |
| 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. |
£989,335,930 |
| 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. |
£572,056,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| THE BRADWELL RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY [Charity number: 238107] Makes small grants to elderly residents at or around Christmas and to other deserving applicants at any time in the historic parish of Bradwell according to its pre-1919 boundary. |
£3,979 |
| HULL HEBREW CONGREGATION [Charity number: 1035451] The advancement of the Jewish Religion in Hull and the surrounding area, to provide for youth in its area and to advance the education of the public in particular regard to Judaism and the Jewish Faith and Hebrew Language. |
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| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1192397] The Foundation makes grants to charities and non-profit bodies in furtherance of its charitable purposes |
£1,394,219 |
| LANCING REPERTORY PLAYERS [Charity number: 1119411] In addition to advancing the education of the public to the arts we aim to produce three plays and one pantomime a year. Our productions bring live shows to the public. |
£8,183 |
| AHMED WELFARE TRUST [Charity number: 1207248] THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN ENGLAND AND BANGLADESH BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY. - TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ENGLAND AND BANGLADESH IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. - TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ENGLAND AND BANGLADESH IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND PLACES OF WORSHIP SO THAT THEY CAN EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE ISLAMIC FAITH AND ALLOW PEOPLE TO PRACTICE THEIR FAITH |
£27,216 |
| THE INNER YOGA TRUST [Charity number: 1068211] Our mission is to advance education and relieve sickness in particular by teaching yoga postures, breathing, relaxation, meditation and other body work and advancing the public education and health through the provision of teacher training, bursaries and research. |
£3,620 |
| THE SUSAN CHANNON BREAST CANCER TRUST [Charity number: 1048364] Grants to health professionals, such as Consultants,doctors, nurses and physiotherapists for travelling and studying best practices at centres of breast cancer excellence. |
£6,575 |
| MERSEYSIDE SOMALI AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1043679] -We provide a community centre that is open 12 hours per day, 7 day week-Lunch club for the elders serving a daily average of 10 breakfasts, 20 lunches and innumerable hot drinks-Advice sessions on: Welfare rights, Health and drugs, Benefits, Jobs and training and Housing.-an advocacy and interpreting service for dealing with the authorities |
£92,455 |
| THE ARK TRUST CIO [Charity number: 1098204] Providing access to and engagement with the arts and education for people with disabilities, older people and carers.Provide social support and activities, including holidays, for people with disabilities. Operate the community response volunteer network.Run Signal for Carers, providing support, information and activities for unpaid carers.Run a community shop and space, Forget-me-Knot |
£244,818 |
| LANGDON PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 279146] The charity provides leisure, sports and play facilities for the surrounding communities. Langdon Parish Council precept funds annual maintenance and insurance costs. In April 2015 a new Children's Adventure area and Adult Fitness equipment was funded by the Armed Forces Community Covenant Grant. The site acts like a community hub, very popular with families and attracting visitors of all ages. |
£1,576 |
