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.
6,487 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.19% 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 | 1,672 | 2.34% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,274 | 3.25% |
| £100k - £250k | 990 | 4.49% |
| £250k - £500k | 543 | 5.02% |
| £500k - £1m | 316 | 4.72% |
| £1m - £10m | 323 | 3.59% |
| Over £10m | 43 | 1.98% |
| Total | 6,161 | 3.21% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 4,274 | 2.50% |
| ccni | 1,155 | 16.07% |
| oscr | 1,058 | 4.27% |
| Total | 6,487 | 3.19% |
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. |
£287,100,000 |
| 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) |
£151,659,000 |
| 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. |
£143,833,000 |
| 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. |
£96,902,000 |
| 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. |
£73,334,000 |
| ELIZABETH FINN CARE [Charity number: 207812] Helping eligible residents of the UK who live in poverty by means of regular financial allowances, grants and advice from dedicated case workers and volunteers.Turn2us website and helpline service is also provided to help anybody living in poverty in the UK to access the funds they are entitled to as regards state benefits and financial support from benevolent charities. |
£45,297,000 |
| 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. |
£42,359,000 |
| 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. |
£41,387,000 |
| High Life Highland [Charity number: SC042593] 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 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 The Highland Council), which contribute to advancing wellbeing (primarily the wellbeing of residents of the area served by The Highland Council) including the operation, management, development and (where appropriate) delivery of the following facilities and services:- (MAXIMUM TEXT REACHED, FURTHER FULL INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CHARITY DIRECTLY) |
£38,515,065 |
| 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. |
£33,223,612 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| ASHBURTON REPAIR CAFE [Charity number: 1202475] Ashburton Repair Cafe (ARC) promotes the reuse and recycling of household products by offering education on how to repair, and offering a repair service. We do not charge for repairs. People often give a donation for the time taken by our volunteers, and this is entirely voluntary. |
£9,316 |
| CHRYSOLIS [Charity number: 1152787] Chrysolis helped implement projects around Europe which engaged members of the public with an introduction to the Christian faith. It helped run & provide speakers for religiously educative public events at UK-based local churches. Training events in communicating about Christianity were held for students & charitable volunteers, & individuals were also mentored in communicating on this topic. |
£41,008 |
| GO ST AUSTELL SHOPMOBILITY [Charity number: 1138033] The charity is a set up to help any person with any mobility issues. We take people from aged 14, full training is given. We have a membership scheme for regulars and one-off hire. We work with our volunteers, who often have mental health issues or physical disabilities, to better their skills and give them work experience. We have a second hand bookshop on line to help fund the project. |
£8,651 |
| Greenisland Baptist Church [Charity number: NI107362] Hold regular services for public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching for all age groups, and provides pastoral care to the members of the church through visitation and prayer. Organise meetings and events that promote our charitable purpose. Participate in the life of the local community. Support other Christian organisations and charities through volunteering, financial gifts and prayer. |
£334,074 |
| PLAY GLOUCESTERSHIRE [Charity number: 1126562] Play Gloucestershire develop playful communities with active children. Our aim is that all children and young people in Gloucestershire should have regular and easy access to high quality, free and inclusive places for play and recreation. We provide play delivery, play advocacy and therapeutic play nurture. Volunteering is an important part of our work and our message is "Get Out and Play!" |
£400,418 |
| New Horizon Ministries Limited [Charity number: NI101638] What our organisation does. Since 1989 we have been running a refreshing, challenging and relevant ministry week at the University of Ulster Coleraine. It is the largest Christian event in Ireland attracting approximately 5000 people daily over the course of the event from all over N Ireland and beyond. Major elements include Evening Celebrations, Morning Bible Readings, Seminars and Youth and Children’s work. New Horizon's ethos is one of volunteering and is largely run by a group of 400-500 volunteers. |
£206,236 |
| Home-Start Antrim District [Charity number: NI105760] Home-Start volunteers help families facing isolation, the effects of post-natal illness, disability or mental health issues, bereavement, multiple births, poverty or financial difficulties, or a whole range of other challenges. After meeting with the family to discuss their specific needs, Home-Start will match the family to a volunteer. The help we give each family is unique and depends entirely on their circumstances, requirements and what they want help with. Many Home-Starts across the country run groups for families in their area. These provide a space for parents to gather, meet and talk, and create their own local support network. Home-Start groups are mostly parent and toddler groups. But there are also more targeted groups to meet the needs of people in local communities. These include: • breast feeding support • post natal illness groups for mothers and for fathers • dad's groups • help for asylum seekers and refugees • teenage parents' support groups • and many others Families who do not want to accept the support of a home visiting volunteer may come to one of our groups. After a while there, building their trust in the way we work, they feel able to ask for more personal support at home. Very isolated parents who don't have the confidence to meet others, may well take the first steps to building links into their own communities after our home visiting volunteers take them to a Home-Start group. |
£76,594 |
| HANDBRIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 506833] Volunteers working to improve our community for the benefit of the community. |
£3,970 |
| SUFFOLK MIND [Charity number: 1003061] Supported housing services, including one residential care home. Community services offering groups and courses which include for example, anger and anxiety management, promoting self esteem, empowerment and recovery. A volunteer counselling service. All activities aim to improve the emotional and mental health of the people of Suffolk. |
£4,016,021 |
| Street Soccer Group [Charity number: SC048756] The company's objects are: 4.1 to prevent and relieve poverty. 4.2 to relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.3 to advance education. 4.4 to advance health. 4.5 to advance citizenship and community development. 4.6 to promote equality and diversity. and 4.7 to provide recreational facilities and/or to organise recreational activities with the aim of improving the conditions of life for the people for whom the facilities or activities are mainly intended, through the provision of football-themed events and activities, the creation of educational, recreational and volunteering opportunities, and other activities directed towards building a better future, and creating positivity, change, motivation, inspiration and development, for those affected by social issues such as: homelessness, alcohol and substance abuse, mental health issues and long term unemployment or who are refugees, resulting in more positive outcomes and building hope and positivity to change lives, thereby challenging perceptions and the stigma related to people• experiencing these types of social issues and delivering social change across the United Kingdom. |
£2,194,438 |
