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Grant making CA200

Grant making is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Charitable activities categoryand the Grant making subcategory.

19,032 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 9.40% 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:

\b(grants?|gifts of money|donations to|financial (support|assistance)|provides? funding)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 8,219 10.89%
£10k - £100k 5,799 8.51%
£100k - £250k 1,463 7.05%
£250k - £500k 726 7.37%
£500k - £1m 480 7.80%
£1m - £10m 802 9.43%
Over £10m 148 7.27%
Total 17,637 9.24%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 17,535 10.29%
oscr 1,081 4.33%
ccni 416 5.77%
Total 19,032 9.40%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE FACILITY FOR IMMUNISATION COMPANY [Charity number: 1115413]
IFFIm's primary purpose is to function as a financing vehicle in order to support the GAVI Alliance in accelerating the provision of charitable funds for vaccination and health systems strengthening projects in developing countries. IFFIm is funded by grants pledged by U.K. and international governments. IFFIm is unable to accept donations from members of the public.
£443,006,634
THE ORMISTON TRUST [Charity number: 1164358]
Ormiston Trust supports children and their families by way of grants to Ormiston organisations and the sponsorship of Multi Academy Trusts. Four core values underpin our work: Nurture; Empower; Innovate; and Impact.
£338,887,000
University Of Dundee [Charity number: SC015096]
To provide instruction in such branches of learning as the (A) University may think fit, whether for members of the University or for others, and to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such a manner as the University may determine. (B) To prescribe in the Ordinances of the University the conditions under which any person may be admitted as a student of the University or to any particular course of study provided by the University. (C) To grant, under conditions laid down in the Statutes or Ordinances, a degree, diploma, certificate or other academic award to any person who shall have pursued a course of study approved by the University and shall have passed the examinations or other tests prescribed by the University. The advancement of education.
£332,717,000
University Of Stirling [Charity number: SC011159]
The University shall be a body for the purposes of teaching, examining and the promotion of research and shall, subject to the provisions of this Our Charter and the Statutes of the University, have the following objects and powers:- (a) To provide instruction in such branches of learning as the University may think fit, whether for members of the University or for others, and to make provision for research and for the preservation, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as the University may determine. (b) To prescribe in its Ordinances the conditions under which persons may be admitted as students of the University or of any particular course of study provided by the University. (c) To grant, under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Ordinances, Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions to persons who shall have pursued a course of study approved by the University and shall have passed the examinations or other tests prescribed by the University. (d) To grant, under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Ordinances, Degrees to any persons who hold office in the University or who shall have carried on research therein. (e) To grant Diplomas, Certificates or other academic distinctions to persons who have pursued a course of study approved by the University under conditions laid down by the University in its Statutes or Ordinances. (f) To grant to approved persons, under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Ordinances, Honorary Degrees or other academic distinctions. (g) To accept the examinations and periods of study passed by students of the University at other Universities or places of learning as equivalent to such examination and periods of study in the University as the Academic Council of the University may determine, and to withdraw such acceptance at any time.
£169,700,000
UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation [Charity number: 1153551]
MAKING GRANTS TO UK CHARITIES
£163,737,000
THE SIGRID RAUSING TRUST [Charity number: 1194828]
The Trust gives grants to support work on human rights, fairness and inclusion and the Environment. We support groups in a number of focus regions and countries internationally. We also make occasional major gifts and support via our Trustees' small grants programme.
£160,011,516
THE EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1142111]
The advancement of education for the benefit of the public by a) making grants to schools other not for profit organisations to fund projects which seek to address low educational attainment; and b) supporting and disseminating the results of research in to ways to mitigate the factors that cause or contribute to, and successful strategies for dealing with, low educational attainment.
£156,082,139
WESTON-SUPER-MARE LIONS CLUB (CIO) [Charity number: 1182704]
General Charitable Purposes including giving grants to young or elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public. Also making grants to other organisations and taking part in other charitable activities.
£145,413,440
QUADRATURE CLIMATE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1187301]
The Foundation provides financial support to people and organisations working to help urgently reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and to improve methods of communication. Our mission is to urgently shift the current global climate trajectory towards a better future through research, philanthropic giving and the persuasion of others to join in the effort.
£130,258,181
DOGS TRUST LEGACY [Charity number: 227523]
Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accomodation, puppy houses, isolation blocks and treatment rooms.Dogs Trust provides financial assistance to allow owners in genuine need to have their dogs neutered through participating veterinary practices.Dogs Trust provides dog training and educational material on responsible dog ownership.
£124,598,892

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
THE DAYS' ALMHOUSE CHARITY [Charity number: 213069]
Maintenance of the Days Almshouses and welfare of the residents.Some financial support to the elderly of Sarratt Parish and provision of help and assistance to any member of the parish if needed.
£16,276
THE BISHOPSDOWN TRUST [Charity number: 326725]
Making grants relating to:1. Music including practice and promotion of musical works, or support for performers or performances OR2. Provision of sporting facilities or musical facilities covering equipment, training or engagement for those who are disabled or seriously ill.(Provisos apply: contact for details)Grants range : £300 to £1500 average £700.
£4,376
FRIENDS OF WEST BYFLEET HEALTH CENTRE [Charity number: 1086545]
Provides funding for medical equipment and services to West Byfleet Health Centre
£26,293
CLEFT [Charity number: 1194581]
To relieve the suffering of and promote and protect the physical and mental health of patients affected by cleft lip and palate and related conditions by supporting research and through the provision of support, education, practical advice and financial assistance to clinics in lower and middle income countries.
£349,078
THE JARMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1176877]
To apply funds for the benefit of charities or such charitable purposes as the trustees may determine from time to time. The Trust makes grants to a range of charities and charitable activities in accordance with the Trust's grant making policies.
£7,239
WINIFRED EILEEN KEMP TRUST [Charity number: 1122228]
Awarding grants to charities and organisations and to individuals through such organisations in fulfilment of its objects namely the alleviation of poverty and disablement among children young and elderly people and their families and dependants resident in the City and County of Nottingham
£19,798
BEDFORD DISTRICT BELL RESTORATION FUND [Charity number: 284250]
The aim of the charity is to advance the Christian religion by providing financial assistance to churches in the area of the Bedfordshire Association Bedford District for the purpose of maintaining and improving their bell installations by making grants to them.
£509
WILFRID BLUNT CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1059579]
Grants to boys (only) at or having recently left Haileybury School Hertford SG13 7NU for the purpose of travel to study art, language, natural history, architecture, geology etc.
£10,693
THE WORCESTERSHIRE CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICE ACADEMY CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1156106]
Making bursaries and grants and facilitating provision of tools and equipment to construction apprentices and making grants to small building companies who take on apprentices matching grants made by government or other bodies promoting apprenticeships in construction.
MARY BOTTJER CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1115057]
TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN ATTENDING INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN THE AREA.AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS, EXHIBITIONS BURSERIES OR MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROVISION OF OUTFITS, BOOKS ETC. GRANTS OR MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES FOR TRAVEL IN UK OR ABROAD. ELIGIBILITY UNDER 18 YEARS RESIDENT IN OR ATTENDING EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT IN THAT AREA. ALL GRANTSAT TRUSTEES DISCRETION
£1,830