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.

6,515 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.20% 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	1,689	2.37%
£10k - £100k	2,247	3.19%
£100k - £250k	1,026	4.57%
£250k - £500k	543	4.91%
£500k - £1m	339	4.87%
£1m - £10m	328	3.57%
Over £10m	43	1.91%
Total	6,215	3.21%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	4,301	2.51%
ccni	1,121	16.03%
oscr	1,093	4.38%
Total	6,515	3.20%

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.	£81,837,000
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.	£41,481,000
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)	£40,017,352
TURN2US [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.	£39,239,748
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.	£36,614,642
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.	£36,408,000

Ten random charities

Name	Latest income
Stanley Development Trust [Charity number: SC040980] The SCIO has been formed to benefit principally the community of Stanley and adjoining districts, which comprises area defined by Stanley and the environs as defined by postcodes in Appendix 1(“the Community”) with the following purposes: (a) the advancement of citizenship or community development including the advancement of rural regeneration. (b) to promote, establish, operate and/or support other schemes and projects of a charitable nature for the benefit of the residents of the Community. (c) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. (d) to preserve, restore and improve the environment through the provision, maintenance and/or improvement of public open space and other public amenities and other environmental and regeneration projects (but subject to appropriate safeguards to ensure that the public benefits so arising clearly outweigh any private benefit thereby conferred on private landowners). (e) to encourage, stimulate and support volunteering principally within the Community. (f) the provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. (g) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.	£36,938
BEXLEY BEAVERS [Charity number: 1156520] Bexley Beavers provides an exclusive weekly swimming session for people with disabilities, their carers and their immediate family members, supervised by trained volunteer lifeguards, to enjoy the health and social benefits that swimming provides. It provides an opportunity for all of the family to enjoy some time together in an activity that they would not normally have access to.	£3,776
ROOTS FOR CHANGE UK [Charity number: 1209308] Roots for Change UK provides community-led support through food provision, emergency assistance, education, employability, digital inclusion, wellbeing, arts, culture and sports activities. We help individuals and families overcome barriers, build skills, improve wellbeing and access opportunities through inclusive community programmes, volunteering and partnerships in the UK and internationally.	£47,235
THE MOST VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST JOHN OF JERUSALEM (THE ORDER OF ST JOHN) [Charity number: 235979] The Order of St John is a major international charity, accredited to the United Nations, whose organisations- together widely known as St John - provide first aid, health care and support services in over 35 countries around the world. The Order's charitable work is carried out by the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and St John Establishments worldwide- with volunteers and staff of over 300,000.	£2,397,351
New Wine Ireland [Charity number: NI101450] New Wine Ireland provides training and resourcing for local churches in four main areas. Praying for the Sick, Hearing God’s Voice, Worship and Raising a Generation (kids and youth work). We do this by running training events for the whole church. We provide training and support for church leaders. We send volunteer teams to support the work of local churches on a one off or regular basis. We arrange long term volunteer placements (part time and full time). We run an annual summer holiday conference where people from all over Ireland gather for a week of worship, ministry and teaching. We facilitate a distance learning course through St John’s Nottingham to provide training in evangelism. Fees are charge for most of the training days, the summer conference and the university course. These are set at the lowest possible prices to cover costs and still be accessible to as many people as possible, We can offer free places to people in special circumstances and direct people to various sources of funding if applicable. We do everything we can to strengthen and renew local churches and to see new churches planted.	£366,417
SCOTT'S GROTTO CIO [Charity number: 1180709] Scott's grotto is open for public visits on Saturdays and bank holiday Mondays between April and September. The grotto is also open for pre-booked group visits and for special events. During all visits, guided tours are provided by stewards (volunteers) on the history of the site. The trust also preserves the grade 1 and 2* site through undertaking repair and improvement work to the site.	£5,221
SOUTH MID-SUSSEX COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS [Charity number: 1141855] The relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of good health within South Mid-Sussex by the provision of trained volunteers to attend medical emergencies as directed by the South East Coast Ambulance Service or its successors.	£150
SWAN ADVICE NETWORK [Charity number: 1141396] SWAN's purpose is to provide a range of access and advice services aimed at alleviating need and hardship in Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding areas. We provide transport services using volunteer drivers for the elderly or disabled on low incomes and have regular Cuppa and Chat sessions for our lonely and isolated passengers.	£160,419
CHANGE FOR GOOD COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY LIMITED [Charity number: 1148824] We aim to alleviate the social isolation of released prisoners, supporting their resettlement by enabling them to achieve their goals in the community.Secondly we aim to involve the wider community and engage volunteers with our work at HMP Wandsworth	£262,089
FROME MILLENNIUM GREEN TRUST [Charity number: 1076405] Frome Millennium Green Trust is managed as a semi-wild area for local wildlife and forms part of a green corridor in the centre of Frome along with Rodden Meadow. We organise volunteer days and promote the area as a place to walk, picnic and generally enjoy the wildlife and views.