Charity and VCS support `CV`¶

Charity and VCS support is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Charity and VCS support category.

33,533 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 16.51% 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	12,871	18.04%
£10k - £100k	12,306	17.59%
£100k - £250k	3,029	13.74%
£250k - £500k	1,479	13.67%
£1m - £10m	1,157	12.86%
£500k - £1m	863	12.90%
Over £10m	268	12.32%
Total	31,973	16.65%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	28,823	16.84%
oscr	2,883	11.64%
ccni	1,827	25.41%
Total	33,533	16.51%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
THE CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION [Charity number: 268369] The Charities Aid Foundation exists to accelerate progress in society towards a fair and sustainable future for all. We work at the centre of the giving world, to drive greater and more impactful giving through tailored, innovative and strategic services for individual and corporate donors, and to help social purpose organisations to build their resilience and do more of their life-changing work	£1,194,823,000
Wheatley Homes Glasgow Limited [Charity number: SC034054] 2 The objects of the Association are: 2.1 to provide for the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision, construction, improvement and management of land and accommodation and the provision of care. and 2.2 any other purpose or object permitted under Section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 which is charitable both for the purposes of Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and also in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts.	£300,542,000
THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY [Charity number: 220949] The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people to recover and move on with their lives.	£287,100,000
METHODIST HOMES [Charity number: 1083995] Methodist Homes is a charity providing care, accommodation and support services for older people throughout Britain. We are one of the largest charitable care providers in the sector and amongst the largest charities in Britain, providing services to 15,000 older people for nearly 70 years.	£279,198,000
LifeArc [Charity number: SC037861] To promote the public benefit by improving human health and medical research in particular by assisting the progress of the scientific discoveries and new technologies arising from research into therapeutic treatments, drugs, diagnostics, other technologies or information resources. To work with industry, charities, universities, the health service and other relevant bodies as well as conducting its own research and development as needed to accelerate the progress of these discoveries and technologies to the stage at which they are (i) capable of being made generally available to the medical profession and the public for practical application for the improvement of health and/or (ii) are transferred or licensed to a third party to progress development of such discoveries or technologies towards such goals	£205,043,000
LIFEARC [Charity number: 1015243] SIC Code: 72110 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology1. Performing our own research in order to progress technologies and treatments for the benefit of human health.2. Work with universities, charities, public bodies and industry to accelerate the progression of biomedical discoveries to develop new treatments or therapeutics for the medical profession and public.	£205,043,000
UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1164887] Our objective is to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of the charity sector by maximising donor contributions to eligible charities, through a Donor Advised Fund. By operating with minimal administrative overheads, we can make it easier and more efficient for a broad demographic of donors to give, and worthy organisations to receive donations.	£199,615,000
UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation [Charity number: 1153551] MAKING GRANTS TO UK CHARITIES	£181,245,000
General Medical Council [Charity number: SC037750] The main objective of the General Council in exercising their function is to protect promote and maintain the health and safety of the public. Section 1A Medical Act 1983 (as amended) The commissioners concluded that the GMC is a charity and accordingly is registrable with the Commission pursuant to section 3(2) of the Charities Act 1993.	£167,543,346
SOUTHAMPTON ROW TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 1079020] To promote the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, the advancement of religion and such other purposes as are exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales.	£162,396,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
SOUTHEND CAP DEBT ADVICE CENTRE [Charity number: 1159193] In association with Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Bradford, the centre delivers free assistance to those in debt through volunteers drawn from local churches.	£30,639
DIVERSITY MATTERS NORTH WEST LTD [Charity number: 1125544] We help local people to improve their health and well-being through things like learning, volunteering, social events, physical exercise and various forms of problem-solving support.	£277,283
BISHOP GREEN'S CHARITIES [Charity number: 311813] To provide such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the LEA for Buckden CofE School.	£10,090
Dunbeath & District Centre [Charity number: SC019367] 3. The company's objects are specifically restricted to the following The company has been formed to promote the benefit of the public within Dunbeath and district (South East Caithness geographical area) by - i) The relief of those of need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by promot ing the welfare of older people, by being inclusive, encouraging health and well being and actively being more socially inclusive and enhancing their quality of life by supporting older people to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. ii) Make available vocational and non-vocational courses to meet the need and demands of the community, by providing premises, equipment and the teaching necessary to facilitate courses aiming to raise the skill levels of the community to meet the challenges of an ever changing world. iii) Work and collaborate on an ongoing basis with a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals to promote health and well being within the Community, endeavouring to advance health and health education to those most in need. iv) Provide shelter and comfort to persons exposed to extreme weather conditions, personal calamity or situations rendering these persons vulnerable and helpless. at these times of special need having suitably qualified staff and volunteers available. v) Create, encourage and maintain public interest by providing a link between the Centre and the community which it serves, work closely with other Community organisations. Encourage and use volunteers whenever and wherever possible, developing Community capacity and citizenship through these endeavours. vi) The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. vii) Such other similar charitable purposes as the company from time to time determines.	£167,207
CHARITIES ADMINISTERED ICW FISHGUARD COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL [Charity number: 525675] 1. Miss A G Breeze Memorial Prize for domestic science. 2. Carey George - head boys prize. 3. Clare Newton - head girls prize.	£28
ROTARY CLUB OF GORDANO BREAKFAST TRUST FUND [Charity number: 1179753] Organising fundraising events primarily but not exclusively in the Portishead, North Somerset area for the relief of the poor and needy or such other charitable purposes as the Rotary Club of Gordano Breakfast members direct	£961
THE BALTIC LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 216473] Charitable donations to a number of both masonic and non masonic charities in the UK and abroad and assistance to elderly members and/or Widows as required .Works with The Freemasons Grand Charity in London .
AL-MIZAAN FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1209491] THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY PRIMARILY IN ENGLAND, PAKISTAN AND MOROCCO, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ESSENTIAL ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
SYDNEY E FRANKLIN DECEASED'S NEW SECOND CHARITY [Charity number: 272047] Support Charities involved in the relief of poverty & disability & protection of endangered species. Emphasis is on developing world children, education & communities working towards self sufficiency.Funds distributed annually to smaller organisations with income under GBP200,000.Written applications only, to include, or have weblinks to, most recent audited accounts.Individuals not funded.	£36,298
CHARITIES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH BRYN CELYNNOG COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL [Charity number: 506107] VARIOUS BOOK PRIZES	£28