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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.

19,166 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 9.41% 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 7,967 11.21%
£10k - £100k 6,127 8.70%
£100k - £250k 1,601 7.09%
£250k - £500k 766 6.88%
£500k - £1m 577 8.26%
£1m - £10m 855 9.31%
Over £10m 166 7.35%
Total 18,059 9.33%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 17,661 10.28%
oscr 1,112 4.45%
ccni 393 5.61%
Total 19,166 9.41%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
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.
£436,907,000
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.
£335,418,000
National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited [Charity number: 1181128]
The Charity raises funds from a range of donors and makes grants to such exclusively charitable projects as the trustees may determine, both in the UK and abroad.
£225,406,809
SOCIAL INVESTMENT BUSINESS FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1117185]
SIB FOUNDATION INVESTS IN COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATIONS RUNNING ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES. WE PROVIDE FINANCE SUCH AS LOANS, GRANTS AND EQUITIES AS WELL AS SUPPORT AND ADVICE.
£188,507,000
UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation [Charity number: 1153551]
MAKING GRANTS TO UK CHARITIES
£181,245,000
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.
£176,200,000
STEWARDSHIP SERVICES (UKET) LIMITED [Charity number: 234714]
Stewardship's range of giving account services facilitate tax effective giving to charitable causes in the UK and beyond. Our range of legal and financial support services to Christian charities are detailed in the Trustees' Annual Report.
£170,918,545
GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION [Charity number: 230260]
The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-founded, charitable grant-making foundation. Privately funded, it supports a wide range of charities across the UK. From small community groups to large national institutions, the Foundation aims to support organisations with effective solutions to helping those most in need. We accept applications all year round. See more at garfieldweston.org
£165,443,000
THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1139904]
Grant making trust.
£155,287,000
DOGS TRUST [Charity number: 1167663]
Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accommodation, 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.
£143,067,945

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
THE EDENHOUSE TRUST [Charity number: 298856]
The Trust makes donations and grants to Charities whose activities it supports and is interested in. The policy of the Trustees is to make donations only to charities in which they are interested and not to respond to unsolicited appeals.
£1,917
ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY, BATH AND DISTRICT BRANCH [Charity number: 1184365]
RCS Bath promotes within Bath and district the increase and spread of knowledge respecting the peoples and countries of the Commonwealth and their cultures by holding meetings, raising awareness, giving grants and cooperating with other charities to encourage and support the study and exchange of ideas beneficial to the Commonwealth and public.
£7,219
DHAKADAKSHIN UNNOYON SHONGSTHA (UK) [Charity number: 1173805]
Advice information and guidance to the users; supplementary and mother education classes for the disadvantaged pupils; donations to the poor and marginalized people in the community. Elderly and pensioners club for the elderly in the community.
£87,880
THE FRIENDS OF BLANTYRE WESM (THE BLANTYRE BRANCH OF THE WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY OF MALAWI) [Charity number: 1207184]
Our object is to promote the conservation of the natural environment and wildlife of Malawi for the public benefit by providing grant funding for the Blantyre Branch of the Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (BWESM) and by raising public awareness of its work.
£11,457
RICHARD ALPORT'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 525818]
Provide financial grant to Malpas Alport School, also to past pupils for further education.l
£2,907
THE SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION FOR HERTFORDSHIRE AND SOUTH BEDFORDSHIRE [Charity number: 251085]
Makes grants to individuals, groups and national ASBAH to help those with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus
£5,432
JOHN HAMMOND CHARITY [Charity number: 234031]
Provision of two units of residental accomodation and Grants to under 25s for educational and training needs
£10,935
JON SHAW FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1189073]
The charity will promote and protect the physical and mental health of young people (0 - 25) diagnosed with epilepsy through the provision of financial assistance for equipment and services not normally provided by the statutory authorities. It will also provide support to improve the mental health of bereaved siblings and close friends (0 - 25) by funding activities and therapies across the UK.
£65,442
ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 206888]
The Royal Historical Society promotes and defends the scholarly study of the past through its lectures and publications, and speaks for the interests of history and historians. It offers grants to support research training and prizes for historical publications.
£683,784
Kilmarnock Songahm Taekwondo [Charity number: SC053741]
Charitable purpose: The advancement of public participation in sport. Who we will help: • Children and adults involved in or looking to be involved in Songahm Taekwondo in Scotland. • Those for whom access to Songahm Taekwondo would be prohibitively expensive. • Those wishing to travel for Songahm Taekwondo events at any level or rank. What we will do: • Provide financial assistance to those looking to take part in Songahm Taekwondo • Assist in the purchase of uniforms and equipment to ensure that the sport is open to all. • Fundraise to support those who wish to travel for Songahm Taekwondo training, tournaments or gradings irrespective of age or rank, therefore keeping the sport open to all. Where: We will support any Songahm Taekwondo students in Scotland.
£3,518