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.

3,462 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.70% 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	746	1.05%
£10k - £100k	728	1.03%
£100k - £250k	460	2.05%
£250k - £500k	414	3.74%
£500k - £1m	370	5.31%
£1m - £10m	493	5.37%
Over £10m	52	2.31%
Total	3,263	1.69%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,941	1.71%
oscr	338	1.36%
ccni	183	2.62%
Total	3,462	1.70%

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	£339,366,903
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.	£338,297,000
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	£275,575,689
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.	£244,357,000
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.	£167,831,000
Richmond Fellowship Scotland Ltd [Charity number: SC021621] The objects of the Society are the relief of those who are vulnerable and in need of support, care, advice or other assistance due to reasons of their vulnerability. The Society will or may do this through: - The advancement of health and well being. - The advancement of education. - The advancement of citizenship or community development. - The provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities, with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. - The relief of those in need. This may be by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. - The prevention or relief of povert	£117,729,000
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.	£116,519,000
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.	£102,017,000
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.	£101,276,364
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	£95,878,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
BRIGHTON, HOVE & DISTRICT MENCAP SOCIETY [Charity number: 1071146] Makes grants. Provides Services & Advocacy.	£12,693
The Earthy School Project [Charity number: SC048901] The advancement of education of persons involved in agricultural, gastronomy and rural development by the provision, encouragement and promotion of education courses in agriculture, gastronomy and rural development, instruction or training in professions, vocations, industries or crafts and trades and/or the skills needed in employment. To promote and to co-ordinate the teaching and study of, and, research into, agriculture in Scotland, including co-operation with other bodies. Here, as elsewhere in this Memorandum where the context permits, 'agriculture' includes farm and estate management, animal production and crop production, market gardening and horticulture, forestry and forestry management, fish farming, bee-keeping, poultry husbandry, the storage of crops, their processing and marketing, and associated sciences, crafts and skills, and generally all matters of whatever nature related to the use of land and water resources, including all related aspects of socio economics, including studies into the rural way of life and environment and the sustainable use of natural resources. The relief of poverty of persons in Scotland through the provision of - money management and debt advice to those at risk of being in poverty - advice and assistance in applying for state benefits - training in work skills, CV writing or preparation for interviews to improve employment prospects
PROACTIVE COMMUNITY ENDEAVOURS [Charity number: 1098285] To relieve people who are vulnerable and excluded, by working together to assess the need, identify the issues that need to be addressed and devise a way forward to change their lives for the better, in particular, but not exclusively by the provision of various services; including childcare, advice and guidance, training and facilities and equipment for recreation purposes.	£215,562
GLOBAL HEALTH 50/50 (GH5050) [Charity number: 1194015] Global Health 50/50 is an independent, evidence-driven initiative to advance action and accountability for gender equality in global health. Through our flagship Gender and Health Index, rigorous research and advocacy our work informs, inspires and incites action in order to promote better health and equal opportunities for all people of all genders, everywhere.	£1,453,915
TINSLEY FORUM [Charity number: 1131895] TINSLEY FORUM EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE COMMUNITY OF TINSLEY, SHEFFIELD. IT DOES THIS THROUGH THE ENHANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, HARDSHIP & DISTRESS.ACTIVITIES INC:-THE PROVISION OF COURSES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC-WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TO PROVIDE ADVICE & GUIDANCE ON EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE	£123,694
ST LUKE'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL [Charity number: 528876] Makes grants to organisations, provides buildings and advocacy.
The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK [Charity number: SC052303] Our Mission Statement and Objectives 1. To advance the education of the public and health professionals about inflammatory breast cancer. 2. To promote and fund research in the UK for inflammatory breast cancer, and to promote the results thereof. 3. To provide advocacy, advice, information and support.	£77,918
Learmount Community Development Group Ltd [Charity number: NI102977] Learmount Community Development Group (LCDG) was established in 1991 "to empower and support the people of Learmount in working towards the social, environmental and educational development of the community through voluntary action." The main activities of LCDG revolve around the provision of services/activities for all residents in the Park Ward. We continually address the multiple inequalities and deprivations that rural people consistently experience and endeavour to alleviate this through the provision of essential services in the local area. Consequently our main activities include: - Provision of Resource Centre and Community Centre to house local groups and provide outreach services i.e. Parent & Toddler Group, Playgroup, 60+ Luncheon Club, Outreach Health Centre including G.P, treatment room and provision of prescriptions, Post Office service, Citizens Advice, Credit Union, Park & District Farms Association, St. Mary's Youth Club, and Drop in Centre - Provision of personal, social, educational, environmental activities, events and programmes such as IT, Yoga, Craft Classes, First Aid, Healthy Living, Santa Trail, Outings, History Club etc - Provision of administration services to local groups and individuals living in the area - The group have been very successful in accessing funding for Capital Build, Environmental Projects, Village Enhancements and Learmount Forest improvements - LCDG are the lobbyists for the community when issues arise with statutory agencies such as DRD, Translink, DHSS&PS etc. We act as a pressure group on matters of concern to the area and attend meetings and forums further afield when necessary - One of our greatest accolades is our volunteering programme which offers a range of services provided by volunteers such as Good Morning Park (a telephone support service for older people), Befriending, Transport, Kid’s Club, Environmental Club, Book Club, Fishing Club, Collection of Recyclable items, Collection of Clinic items etc	£173,822
BUTTERFLY THYROID CANCER TRUST [Charity number: 1108932] OFFERS INFORMATION,SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THYROID CANCER.THIS IS DONE VIA :DEDICATED HELP LINE,PATIENT FRIENDLY WEBSITE, ONE TO ONE BUDDY SYSTEM,OFFERS PATIENT ADVOCACY. ADVISES ON ALL CLINICAL TRIALS WITH NCRI,SUPPORTS RESEARCH.PROVIDES HOLIDAY LODGE BREAKS. SUPPORTS THE NEW SCOTTISH THROID CANCER NETWORK.	£142,894
WOLVERHAMPTON CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX [Charity number: 516877] Guidance, advice and representation covering the city of Wolverhampton and Dudley borough, surrounding areas (for particular specialist legal aid cases, pension guidance, debt advice and most aspects of benefits). Influencing social policy, improving employability, financial capability and energy advice is also offered.	£1,968,069