Advice and individual advocacy `CA101`¶

Advice and individual advocacy is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Charitable activities category.

3,308 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.63% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	727	0.96%
£10k - £100k	692	1.01%
£100k - £250k	464	2.24%
£250k - £500k	388	3.94%
£500k - £1m	369	5.99%
£1m - £10m	409	4.81%
Over £10m	47	2.31%
Total	3,096	1.62%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,812	1.65%
oscr	290	1.16%
ccni	206	2.86%
Total	3,308	1.63%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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 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
ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE [Charity number: 328158] 1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues	£234,179,120
ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY [Charity number: 222377] Provide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person.	£216,112,000
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX [Charity number: 279057] Citizens Advice provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.	£166,319,000
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K [Charity number: 1065972] The International Rescue Committee UK is an independent British charity, established in 1997 as part of the International Rescue Committee network. The IRC provides emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict reconstruction, resettlement assistance & advocacy to those uprooted or affected by violent conflict, oppression and natural disaster in countries around the world.	£122,092,000
THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE [Charity number: 226227] RNIB is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Our work helps anyone with a sight problem - with braille, Talking Books, education and imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. We fight for equal rights for people with sight problems. Contact the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk	£106,593,000
THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 269425] Campaigning and lobbying.Raising Awareness.Day and residential schools with outreach.Registered adult care homes, plus supported living.A diagnosis and assessment centre, and diagnostic training.Resource Centres.Family support.Social groups.Early intervention and post diagnosis support.Helpline.Education Rights and Welfare Rights services.Supported Employment.Information.	£99,142,000
THERA TRUST [Charity number: 1090163] The Thera Group of companies supports people with a learning disability. It employs staff who support people in their own home, in their local community and for short breaks. Thera also provides financial advocacy and quality assurance services; as well as developing and running social enterprises.	£81,389,860
WORLD VISION UK [Charity number: 285908] World Vision UK is an international Christian children's charity working to bring hope to millions of children in the world's hardest places. Our work involves long-term sustainable development programmes focused on children, their families & communities; relief and rehabilitation in response to humanitarian emergencies and advocacy to challenge the policies and practices that perpetuate poverty.	£74,620,721

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
THE LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH HUB [Charity number: 1183893] Provision of a peer support drop in and befriending service offering support, understanding, companionship and signposting, information and advocacy services in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.	£22,868
The Lighthouse (Ireland) [Charity number: NI102400] Crisis Interventions Sometimes in life we face challenges which can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling alone, depressed, hopeless, anxious or suicidal. Our crisis intervention service gives you the opportunity to speak with someone and talk about how you feel in a safe non-judgmental environment and is a route to access other services, both within and outside of Lighthouse, to help restore your mental health and wellbeing. Counselling Clients benefit from a therapeutic process where they can work through issues impacting on their mental wellbeing, in a safe, non-judgemental environment, where clients can acknowledge and explore their thoughts and feelings. Family Support Services Offering one to one practical and emotional support, in the aftermath of a death by suicide. Our family support worker can provide a listening ear and sensitive approach to a very painful and distressing experience. Hope, Heal & Help Groups Support groups at Lighthouse provide a safe, professionally facilitated environment, where you can meet others who have been bereaved by suicide, hear their stories and share your experience. Your recovery from the loss of your loved one may well be a long and painful journey, but at Lighthouse you do not have to travel alone. Youth Service Providing positive mental programmes to young people in schools; youth centres and community groups, through group work and adventure learning. Complementary Therapy Complementary therapies provide a safe place and holistic approach to enable users to let go of physical aches and pains, promote relaxation and also a space to clear and relax the mind. Art Therapy A great tool to help using self-expression and non-verbal communication. through the work of art. Befriending Service offered to people who have been bereaved to suicide or who are in crisis. Advocacy Lighthouse can be a supportive voice in a time of need Signposting If we cannot do it, we will find another organisation that can	£589,083
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF NATURAL HEALTH [Charity number: 211595] Makes grants to organisations concerned with the teaching and practise of naturopathyProvides advocacy/advice/information to those interested in naturopathy as a therapy or a professionSponsors or undertakes research in naturopathy
DISS, THETFORD AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU [Charity number: 1089052] To ensure individuals do not lack knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the service available to them or through an inability to express their needs effectively, and equally to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and nationally.	£695,347
HORNAFRIK INTEGRATION PROJECTS LTD [Charity number: 1110043] Our main Objective is the Advancement of education and Welfare. We operate in London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets and we carry out:Sporting and Educational ActivitiesChildren's Supplementary Education Youth work General advice & guidance	£58,995
THE REEF HOUSING PROJECT UK [Charity number: 1154257] The Reef Housing Project provides housing for persons with homelessness concerns, asylum seekers to the UK & persons with a disability throughout England. Legal advice is provided, & we encourage membership to organisations within the local community & places of worship. Daily refreshments with evening meals are available during your residency. Thank you.	£18,650
Coleraine & District Samaritans [Charity number: NI106792] Object 1: Confidential and emotional support The Charity provides confidential emotional support to those who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, with the aim of improving their emotional health and reducing the incidence of suicide. The Charity operates a telephone helpline which is open 24 hours a day; 365 days a year, where such individuals can speak to trained volunteers. Telephone calls are not time restricted and end when the individual wishes to, allowing enough time and space for individuals to explore difficult feelings. Recognising the difficulty and anxiety some individuals face when speaking to others about the problems they face, individuals can contact the Charity by phone/email/ The Charity also offers a drop-in service where individuals can visit the branch. Object 2: Promoting a better understanding of suicide The Charity works with Samaritans Central Charity to promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health and providing members of the community with the tools to deal with life events helps them in both the immediate and long-term to support themselves and others. This includes support for and participation in organisation-wide initiatives as well as activities at a local level. Object 3: Collaborating with and supporting Samaritans Central Charity and its affiliating branches in fulfilling these objects. Samaritans Central Charity has developed organisation-wide strategies in furtherance of the aim of responding to the needs of those in distress which the Charity actively supports and engages with. Examples of this are the recently implemented free-to-caller help-line number (‘Freecall’), the Connect project, the Listener Scheme and the SCC’s partnership with Network Rail.	£32,741
LIFE 2009 [Charity number: 1128355] Life is a UK Pregnancy support charity:Creating a world where no one faces pregnancy or pregnancy loss alone. Through our services, we help more than 45,000 people each year to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish. Our services include a freephone Helpline, housing and community support , free practical support, and crafting educational content.	£2,425,880
Ethics, Equity and Social-Justice Advocacy (EESA) [Charity number: SC050336] The organisations purposes are: To promote human rights (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and subsequent United Nations conventions and declarations) throughout the world by all or any of the following means: Monitoring abuses of human rights. Obtaining redress for the victims of human rights abuse. Relieving need among the victims of human rights abuse. Research into human rights issues. Providing technical advice to government and others on human rights matters. Contributing to the sound administration of human rights law. Commenting on proposed human rights legislation. Raising awareness of human rights issues. Promoting public support for human rights. Promoting respect for human rights among individuals and corporations. International advocacy of human rights. Eliminating infringements of human rights. The prevention or relief of poverty in the United Kingdom and globally by providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. The advancement of education The promotion of equality and diversity
LEWISHAM, GREENWICH AND SOUTHWARK SAMARITANS [Charity number: 1167963] We provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland and beyond through the Samaritans telephone helpline, email and text services.	£34,801