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.

3,248 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.61% 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	756	0.91%
£10k - £100k	706	1.09%
£100k - £250k	425	2.20%
£250k - £500k	400	4.41%
£1m - £10m	383	4.82%
£500k - £1m	350	6.07%
Over £10m	46	2.48%
Total	3,066	1.60%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,750	1.63%
oscr	282	1.11%
ccni	216	3.04%
Total	3,248	1.61%

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	£373,000,000
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.	£281,954,000
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.	£239,014,000
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	£182,941,236
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.	£153,624,000
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.	£115,717,000
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.	£95,633,000
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	£85,709,000
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.	£78,536,590
SHELTER, NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE LIMITED [Charity number: 263710] Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing and homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to use for help.We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.	£75,197,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
LIVERPOOL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1009193] Information and support for dyslexic adults, parents and children, and professionals.Open meetings, Helpline, family workshops.	£3,109
THE DEFENDANT [Charity number: 1192671] The Defendant provides practical and emotional support to Defendants, their family members and defence witnesses via a dedicated helpline and email support service.	£11,098
BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU [Charity number: 1097422] i) To provide the advice people need for the problems they faceii) To improve the policies and practices that affect peoples lives	£903,370
CHAMELEON BUDDIES [Charity number: 1199430] For the public benefit, the promotion of social inclusion and the relief of need among women and girls in the UK and Kenya who are living with incontinence, stoma or childbirth injury, and their families. We: provide equipment, education, information to maximise the quality of life of people with these conditions; raise public awareness; provide workshops and advocacy to our beneficiaries.
Ni Music Therapy Trust [Charity number: NI104523] 1. To promote understanding amongst the public health and care professionals about the nature and potential of music therapy as a treatment for people with various types of disability 2. To establish and manage a Music Therapy Centre in Belfast or elsewhere to provide a comprehensive music therapy service to work with disabled children and adults, throughout Ireland, including (i)helping and encouraging all those interested therein in its promotion in the community,(ii) to raise public awareness of the value of music therapy, (iii) to provide education and information service for those involved with the disabled, (iv) to act as a resource for research into all aspects of music therapy and (v) to provide a focus for fundraising for the aforesaid purposes.	£431,038
DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD) [Charity number: 1181825] DASH works to reduce the risk of destitution faced by asylum seekers through the provision of practical help byrunning drop in sessions, advocacy, signposting and support, referrals to other organisations, enrichment activities, social networking support, and campaigning on asylum related issues.	£166,022
REWARDS PROJECT [Charity number: 1184492] The Rewards Project is a healthy charity that advances the education and promote the health of children by; (a) developing and improving knowledge and understanding of the need to reduce sugar intake in children;(b) to create a change in the rewards culture to alternative sugar-free non-food solutions; (c) providing advice and guidance in nutritional health and the effects of sugar.	£25
STREETS AHEAD DETATCHED YOUTH PROJECT [Charity number: 1074441] PROVIDES HUMAN RESOURCES E.G. STAFF/VOLUNTEERS. PROVIDES ADVOCACY/ADVICE/INFORMATION. PROVIDES BUILDINGS / FACILITIES/OPEN SPACE. WORK WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
BRISTOL MUSLIM CULTURAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 1121092] Summary of main objectives:1. Offer drop-in advice advocacy and information to the community on wide range of issues.2. Act as a representative and consultative body for Muslim communities in raising issues of concern to the public, private and voluntary sector.3. Develop activities for young people and women4. Support and develop Muslim infrastructure	£23,069
MULWADE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1184316] To protect and promote the mental and emotional health of persons who are victims of intentional or reckless HIV transmission by providing a counselling and information service and in such others ways as the trustees consider appropriate. The Mulwade Foundation has engaged with therapists and legal professionals that specialise in, or have experience working with HIV and LGBT related issues.

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024