Policy campaigning and advocacy `CA103`¶

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

6,376 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.15% 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	1,955	2.59%
£10k - £100k	1,951	2.86%
£100k - £250k	564	2.72%
£250k - £500k	371	3.77%
£500k - £1m	337	5.47%
£1m - £10m	494	5.81%
Over £10m	146	7.17%
Total	5,818	3.05%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	4,696	2.76%
oscr	1,491	5.98%
ccni	189	2.62%
Total	6,376	3.15%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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.	£541,832,807
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
BARNARDO'S [Charity number: 216250] Barnardo?s helped improve the lives of more than 240,000 vulnerable children, young people and their families. We help children including those who have been sexually exploited, young people leaving care, children with a parent in prison and provide early intervention for families struggling to cope. We find adoptive homes and foster placements for children in care and campaign to change policy.	£315,250,409
change,grow,live [Charity number: SC039861] 3. The objects of the Charity are to relieve poverty in particular but not exclusively through the provision of housing, to relieve sickness and to advance the education and training in particular of all persons (and members of their families) who: 3.1.1 have committed or are likely to commit a criminal act or acts. or 3.1.2 have been or are or are in danger of becoming substance misusers. or 3.1.3 have been or are or are in danger of becoming addicted to or dependent upon drugs of any description including without limitation on the generality of the foregoing illegal drugs, alcohol, solvents or other addictive substances. or 3.1.4 have been or are or are likely to become victims of domestic abuse. or 3.1.5 have been or are or are likely to become homeless. or 3.1.6 suffer mental ill health. or 3.1.7 have suffered a legal restriction on their liberty In any penal or correctional establishment. to advance the education of the public by promoting study and research into homelessness and all aspects of and methods of crime prevention and delinquency and the prevention of drug abuse and substance misuse and to disseminate the useful results of such research. to promote for the public benefit the prevention of criminal acts and of drug abuse and substance misuse and of homelessness. to promote for the public benefit the protection of people and property from criminal acts and the effects of drug abuse and substance misuse. the promotion of charitable purposes within the member countries of the European Union, for the advancement of education, the protection of health, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress and to reduce substance related harm to the individual and the wider community. and to undertake such other activities as are charitable.	£284,264,901
OASIS CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1026487] Oasis Charitable Trust is a family of organisations running community Hubs providing holistic support to the communities we serve. Our work includes our Academies programme, youthwork, Chaplaincy services & churches, anti human traffiking campaigning through STOP THE TRAFFIK, Higher Education courses through Oasis College and supported housing through Oasis Aquila Housing.	£277,273,000
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 National Lifeboat Institution [Charity number: SC037736] The object of the Institution ('the Object') shall be to save lives at sea and on inland and flood waters. In order to achieve the Object, the powers of the Institution shall without limitation include the following:- to promote safety and provide relief from disaster at sea and on inland and flood waters. to advance the education of the public in matters relating to safety at sea and on inland and flood waters and in the history and heritage of the Institution. to promote the efficiency of rescue services at sea and on inland and flood waters. and to relieve and assist those who have been involved in saving lives at sea and on inland and flood waters in any capacity, and who are in need of such relief or assistance by reason of poverty, disability, infirmity or otherwise, and their dependants.	£231,800,000
THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION [Charity number: 209603] To save lives, promote safety and rescue service efficiency, and provide relief from disaster at sea and on inland and flood waters; to advance the education of the public in matters relating to sea, inland and flood water safety, and in the history and heritage of the Institution; to relieve/assist those who have been involved in saving lives at sea and on inland and flood waters in any capacity.	£231,800,000
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS [Charity number: 207076] To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit by conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend,protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats.To raise public understanding and awareness,and to provide information on,such matters.To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment	£164,702,000
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds [Charity number: SC037654] 1. The Objects shall be: 1) To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by: a. conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend. b. protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats. And, in furtherance of that primary objective, to raise public understanding and awareness of, and to provide information on, such matters. 2) To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment.	£164,702,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
THE COALBOURN CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1000688] Advancement of the education of the public and in particular the promotion of research into the field of ecology and the publication of the useful results of such research	£5,862
THURCROFT WELFARE BAND CIO [Charity number: 1207431] TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ART OF BRASS BAND MUSIC MAKING AND TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION IN THE SAID ART BY THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS, MUSIC FESTIVALS AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES AND TO ENCOURAGE THE MUSICAL EDUCATION OF PLAYERS OF ALL AGES BY THE PROVISION OF TUITION AND TRAINING FACILITIES, THROUGH SENIOR AND TRAINING BANDS.
EXETER CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA [Charity number: 801384] To promote, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Orchestra through its Committee shall determine from time to time.	£9,736
USK NEW START CAT RESCUE [Charity number: 1179707] To promote humane behaviour towards cats and kittens by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for such animals. To advance the education of the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering. To provide therapy cats to people who are in need as a result of disability.	£81,820
Adventist Development and Relief Agency – UK [Charity number: SC037726] The Charity's Objects shall be to apply financial, material, and technical resources toward: a) the relief of poverty, sickness and distress of those in need, resulting from the effects of war, famine or any other natural or man-made disaster anywhere in the world. b) to address the long term effects of poverty. c) the education of the public concerning the causes, effects and means of alleviation of poverty and distress.	£2,399,109
LETS UNITE FOR AUTISM LIMITED [Charity number: 1188299] The provision of advice, guidance, support and information to those affected by autism.Providing support, education and practical advice and recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life and which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities.Advancing the education of the public in autistic spectrum condit	£90,063
BLACK SOUTH WEST NETWORK [Charity number: 1123633] BSWN supports BME and other marginal community organisations in the South West. Its vision and mission are to promote and advocate on behalf of the BME and other marginal Voluntary and Community Sector organisations (BVCS). To strengthen the BVCS by increasing influence in policy arenas, developing the capacity, providing support, facilitating skills and knowledge sharing across the sector.	£1,545,585
OXFORD DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION [Charity number: 1133586] The Charity is responsible for promoting and assisting education in the Diocese consistent with the faith and practice of the Church of England;religious education and worship in schools; and the open admissions policy of the Diocese of Oxford. It also exists to advise governors and promote co-operation between those concerned with education in the Diocese.	£6,017,000
ANDYS MAN CLUB LIMITED [Charity number: SC051485] ANDYSMANCLUB Facilities peer to peer support groups for any man to attend over the age of 18 (no upper age limit) with the aim of reducing suicide in men. Campaigning to raise awareness and reduce stigmas Surrounding suicide, male mental health and help seeking.	£1,087,088
SECURIS FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1194300] The Securis Foundation's general purpose is to support a range of charitable purposes as deemed fit by the board. This currently includes but is not limited to global disaster and pandemic relief and local community support initiatives. Causes are considered on a quarterly basis and donations are made in line with our constitution and grant making policy.