Volunteering CV104¶
Volunteering is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Charity and VCS support category.
6,408 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.16% 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(volunteer(ing|s)?)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 1,754 | 2.32% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,238 | 3.28% |
| £100k - £250k | 974 | 4.70% |
| £250k - £500k | 481 | 4.89% |
| £500k - £1m | 309 | 5.02% |
| £1m - £10m | 284 | 3.34% |
| Over £10m | 36 | 1.77% |
| Total | 6,076 | 3.18% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 4,212 | 2.47% |
| ccni | 1,185 | 16.44% |
| oscr | 1,011 | 4.05% |
| Total | 6,408 | 3.16% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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. |
£439,000,000 |
| Culture and Sport Glasgow [Charity number: SC037844] 4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. 4.2 To advance education. 4.3 To advance public participation in sport which involves physical skill and exertion. 4.4 To advance health. 4.5 To promote civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and/or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 4.6 To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, where such facilities/activities are available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.7 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.8 To advance citizenship and community development (including urban regeneration) by harnessing the cultural and leisure assets of Glasgow, the contribution made by activities in furtherance of paragraphs 4.1 to 4.7, and a range of other measures, to increase vibrancy and promote positive perceptions of Glasgow as a place to work, live, study play, visit and invest - in a common effort with other public, private and third sector partners to address issues of social, economic and physical deprivation across the City of Glasgow, including health inequalities, social exclusion and unemployment. 4.9 To advance such similar charitable purposes as the directors may consider appropriate from time to time. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by Glasgow City Council) which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of Glasgow) including (i) the operation, management and development of museums, art galleries and other facilities which provide public access to collections of works of art, antiquities and objects of scientific interest. (ii) the development and delivery of arts and cultural activities and events, artistic programmes, scientific/research programmes and educational projects. (iii) the operation, management and development of libraries and the provision of library and archive services. (iv) the operation, management and development of indoor and outdoor sports facilities (including arrangements to facilitate access to such facilities by those on lower incomes or having special needs and to encourage wider participation in healthy exercise).(maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity) |
£146,242,000 |
| ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY [Charity number: 296645] Alzheimer's Society staff and volunteers provide services to people affected by dementia, including day care and home care, support and befriending services across England, Wales, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland. We provide information and training, and every year we invest in research. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and those who care for them. |
£118,056,000 |
| CATS PROTECTION [Charity number: 203644] Homing, neutering and the provision of information. Cats Protection operates through a network of around 250 volunteer led branches throughout the United Kingdom. We are also registered with OSCR. In addition to the branch network we have 32 purpose built cat adoption centres. Branches and adoption centres work side by side to deliver cat work. |
£86,009,000 |
| Foundation Scotland [Charity number: SC022910] 2.1 The Objects of the Foundation are specifically restricted to the charitable purposes contained in this Article 2. 2.2 The Objects to be undertaken in Scotland or elsewhere for which the Foundation is established are: 2.2.1 the advancement of citizenship or community development, to include rural and/or urban regeneration, the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 2.2.2 the prevention or relief of poverty. 2.2.3 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 2.2.4 the advancement of education. 2.2.5 the saving of lives. 2.2.6 the advancement of religion. 2.2.7 the advancement of health, to include the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering. 2.2.8 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 2.2.9 the advancement of public participation in sport and in 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. 2.2.10 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 2.2.11 the promotion of religious or racial harmony. 2.2.12 the promotion of equality and diversity. 2.2.13 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 2.2.14 the advancement of animal welfare. 2.2.15 any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. and 2.2.16 any other purpose under section 7 of the Charities Act which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts |
£80,253,000 |
| JEWISH CARE [Charity number: 802559] Jewish Care cares for people in the Jewish community. We give care & support to older people,Holocaust survivors,people with physical & sensory disabilities & with mental health needs. We offer support groups,run leadership & activity programmes for young people. Our staff & volunteers support thousands of people a week. Everything is guided by our Jewish values, warmth,kindness,honesty & respect. |
£60,699,000 |
| VSO [Charity number: 313757] VSO IS THE WORLD'S LEADING INDEPENDENT INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY WORKING FOR CHANGE THROUGH VOLUNTEERS. VSO BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO SHARE SKILLS, CREATIVITY AND LEARNING TO BUILD A FAIRER WORLD. VSO HAS PROGRAMMES IN OVER TWENTY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES FOCUSING ON DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE IN THREE THEMATIC AREAS: EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SECURE LIVELIHOODS. |
£40,397,650 |
| South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture [Charity number: SC032549] The SCIO's purposes are: 4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. 4.2 To advance public participation in sport. 4.3 To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities with such facilities/activities being made available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.4 To advance education. 4.5 To advance health. 4.6 To advance citizenship and/or community development (which may include the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and/or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities). 4.7 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.8 To promote, establish, operate and/or support other similar schemes and projects which further charitable purposes. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by South Lanarkshire Council), which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of South Lanarkshire) including (i) the operation, management and development of galleries, museums and other facilities which provide public access to collections of works of art, antiquities and objects of scientific interest. (ii) the development and delivery of arts and cultural activities and events, artistic programmes, and educational projects. (iii) the operation, management and development of libraries and provision of library and archive services. (iv) the operation, management and development of indoor and outdoor sports facilities (including arrangements to facilitate access to such facilities by those on lower incomes or having special needs and to encourage wider pa1ticipation in healthy exercise). (v) the development and delivery of sports activities and events directed towards wider participation in sport. (vi) the development and de livery of community learning and adult learning initiatives. and (vii) the delivery of services focused on social renewal and the needs of young people. |
£39,947,000 |
| ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE [Charity number: 1015988] The charity delivers practical support through the power of volunteering so that older people can get more out of life and aims to relieve poverty, distress and suffering in various sections of the community, primarily in the UK, by the provision of various services for individuals and such other purposes for the benefit of the community. |
£38,475,000 |
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION [Charity number: 218093] WCVA is the national membership organisation for voluntary organisations in Wales. WCVA promotes volunteering, good governance, sustainability and engagement by providing information, training, advice and support to charities, voluntary and community groups & social enterprises. WCVA manages several grant & loan schemes. |
£35,015,959 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Looking After Our Elderly (Edinburgh) [Charity number: SC044076] 4. The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 to relief the need of elderly people living in the locality whether alone or in residential homes by providing gifts at Christmas. and 4.2 to advance citizenship and community development by encouraging people in the community to donate gifts, volunteer in the collection and distribution of the gifts and to volunteer at fundraising events. |
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| THE TED FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1119772] Giving direct support by sponsoring children in a fishing community in Kerala, India. Providing school Items, books etc. and moral support within neighbourhood groups. Experienced volunteer Social Workers manage the projects. No money is wasted on overheads. All sponsorship money goes to the child's needs and items are bought locally in the area. No paid staff. |
£5,721 |
| COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENTS TRUST [Charity number: 701468] To support people and improve quality of life through use of the natural environment; on how greenspaces are used and can be improved; use of nature to improve well-being.Education; practical skills (conservation, gardening and traditional crafts); volunteering opportunities and holiday activities all support the improvement of the environment and allow people to link to local greenspaces. |
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| Ards Boxing Club [Charity number: NI105073] Monday to Friday from 6pm to 9pm Ards Boxing Club is open to the general public to learn boxing skills, train and keep fit. 6pm to 7pm is for Young people and 7.30pm to 9pm is for older people. Circuits and classes are provided by volunteers. |
£7,890 |
| GROW LEWISHAM [Charity number: 1206030] Grow Lewisham provides access to growing spaces and opportunities to learn about nature, horticulture, the environment and healthy living.Anyone can get involved by emailing or visiting one of the sites for workshops or on open days.Volunteers also work towards conservation, protection and improvement of the local environment as well as enhanced biodiversity. |
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| Pioneer Health Promotion [Charity number: SC043836] (a) The relief of sickness and the protection, promotion and preservation of health without distinction of sex, race, religion or political, religious or such opinions, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of medical aid to the people. The medical aid can be providing highly skilled volunteer medical professionals to work with, educate and help co-ordinate existing medical teams and the provision of medical supplies and equipment. |
£55,352 |
| RADICAL ENGINEERS [Charity number: 1200497] We connect charity and volunteer organisations, working to effect systemic change, to volunteer software developers and designers. By providing organisations who best understand the problems with the technological resources they need, we aim to propel positive change to the social, political, economic and health challenges we face today. |
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| JIGSAW THORNBURY [Charity number: 1172953] SEN-sory Lending Library, Group sessions, Holiday activities, Mini and youth volunteering schemes, Training and awareness sessions in local schools, groups and clubs, Mum's group, Dad's group, Grandparent's group and more. |
£161,755 |
| St. Oliver Plunkett Football Club [Charity number: NI101500] Our voluntary management committee and coaches work hard to provide a service which benefits youth members of society in West Belfast through the medium of Sport. We have identified in our community audit as sections of the community that we perhaps overlook or could be more involved with. St. Oliver Plunkett has over 450 members who take part weekly; approximately we also reach out to 100 additional users who avail of our service intermittently. We have 31 male and female teams who are organised and managed by 90 dedicated volunteers. We hold all our activities from hired facilities throughout the Belfast City Council Area; although our base is at Lenadoon Park we also hire facilities at Colin Park Leisure Centre, Rathmore Grammar and Brooke Park. This is due to large demand for more services to be provided. Our activities are as follows: Mini Soccer Programme – Saturday morning’s for 4-11 year old children – open to all and takes place for 2 hours at Lenadoon Park. Youth Section – St. Oliver Plunkett FC have 5 girls’ teams who take part in junior leagues. The teams are made up of girls aged between from 6-17 year old. We have 37 male youth teams aged from 5-19 year olds. These teams take part in home and away matches throughout Northern Ireland. Seasonal Events – Each year St. Oliver Plunkett hold a number of seasonal programmes at summer and Easter time. We also hold an annual Jackie Maxwell memorial tournament (St. Oliver Plunkett Founder) where we invite 16 youth teams from throughout Belfast to take part in a cross community event in Lenadoon. We proactively try to run intervention programmes which include midnight soccer programmes and additional activities on weekend’s to address reduce crime and anti social behaviour amongst at risk males. We have established a number of cross community relationships with other organisations throughout Belfast as a result of our activities. |
£109,437 |
| GO MAD IN TANZANIA [Charity number: 1128990] GoMAD is set up to provide volunteers with the opportunity to make a difference in a rural community in Northern Tanzania, specifically the Diocese of Mara. Our volunteer teams ÔÇô either on a 3-month or 2 week placement get involved in a range of activities:Build a house and/or churchConstruct pit latrines, also water tanksAssist in the local orphanage Be involved in HIV/AIDS education |
£261,090 |
