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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.

19,079 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 9.39% 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 7,993 11.24%
£10k - £100k 6,062 8.63%
£100k - £250k 1,561 7.00%
£250k - £500k 786 7.21%
£500k - £1m 551 8.02%
£1m - £10m 860 9.45%
Over £10m 158 7.08%
Total 17,971 9.33%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 17,579 10.27%
oscr 1,096 4.42%
ccni 404 5.61%
Total 19,079 9.39%

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.
£338,987,000
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
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.
£179,133,000
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
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
AKO FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1151815]
The Foundation's main activity is to make grants to UK charities and for charitable purposes elsewhere in the world. The priority areas for its grants are initiatives and projects which improve education, promote the arts and combat the climate emergency. The Foundation does not seek applications for grants and will not make grants in response to unsolicited applications received.
£119,980,000
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.
£117,502,769
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.
£109,755,449

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
HENLEY-ON-THAMES RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY [Charity number: 292856]
Considers applications for grant assistance from those in need
£19,895
THE FRIENDS OF BUTOKE CHARITY [Charity number: 1140094]
On receipt and consideration of suitable applications, it will make grants to charitableorganisations operating in Africa, such as Butoke (www.butoke.org) , a NGO operating in theDemocratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC").
£29,004
ELSWICK LODGE FUND [Charity number: 517351]
Makes appropriate grants to individuals who are expectant or have children or children and organisations dealing with the same who are in distress, hardship or need
£11,959
THE CHAMIFEALION CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1186856]
The Charity gives small grants in the areas of health research, relief of poverty, education of young people, arts and supporting the Jewish faith.
£28,313
In2MedSchool [Charity number: SC052961]
3.1 The object of the CIO is to advance in life and relieve the needs of young people between the ages of 16-18 who are socially and economically disadvantaged, primarily through: 3.1.1 Providing support to assist young people to apply to study Medicine and other related subjects at university, 3.1.2 Providing events, resources, and advice to support young people applying for higher education, 3.1.3 Providing mentorship programmes, 3.1.4 Providing financial support to pursue higher education.
£14,230
THE PTA OF KINGSLEY COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL [Charity number: 1105260]
ORGANISING FUNDRAISING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES WHICH AIM TO INVOLVE THE STAFF, PARENTS, PUPILS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL.PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUPILS OF THE SCHOOL.
£4,267
MANCHESTER RELIEF IN NEED CIO [Charity number: 1197146]
Provides funding for items to help those in need in the City of ManchesterProvide one-off grants for general necessities for needy children and young people under 25 who live in the City of Manchester.To help needy persons who are sick, disabled, convalescent or infirm, by providing or paying for items or services which are calculated to alleviate suffering or assist in recovery.
£121,222
Boodles Charitable Trust [Charity number: 1077748]
Provides donations to organisations helping young individuals
£1,297,454
CHADACRE AGRICULTURAL TRUST [Charity number: 310496]
The Trust awards grants for agricultural education in East Anglia, and aims to advance the education of the public in all aspects of agriculture and farming by providing grants for training and research.
£193,883
THE DANIEL AND GAYNOR HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 800390]
To provide financial assistance in the form of donations to various worthy causes.
£50,161