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.
6,572 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.22% 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 | 1,706 | 2.40% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,243 | 3.19% |
| £100k - £250k | 1,029 | 4.56% |
| £250k - £500k | 547 | 4.91% |
| £500k - £1m | 345 | 4.94% |
| £1m - £10m | 326 | 3.55% |
| Over £10m | 42 | 1.86% |
| Total | 6,238 | 3.22% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 4,343 | 2.53% |
| ccni | 1,120 | 15.98% |
| oscr | 1,109 | 4.44% |
| Total | 6,572 | 3.22% |
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. |
£105,571,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| THE ARTS SOCIETY CHARNWOOD [Charity number: 1126720] CDFAS is affiliated to the NADFAS. Our main activity is arranging a lecture on a monthly basis. We sponsor a young arts award each year. We are hoping before long to be involved in volunteering at a local museum. |
£6,108 |
| PORTCHESTER & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO [Charity number: 1154548] Provides/enables community-run facilities, activities, services including (but not restricted to): second-hand bookshop, Woodsy's Food Pantry, Lunch Club, room hire, arts & crafts, older person's clubs, volunteering, services to children's centres/libraries; adult/community learning, Portchester Gala, community events, information centre, photocopying & printing, public computer & Wi-Fi access |
£98,986 |
| Jamie Samson Memorial Trust [Charity number: SC037433] (b) the advancement of education (d) the advancement of health (n) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage (f) the advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities) |
£72 |
| BRIDGE MENTORING PLUS SCHEME [Charity number: 1091536] The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme uses trained volunteer mentors to provide a one-to-one mentoring service for 10-25 year old disadvantaged young people throughout the Borough of Bridgend, South Wales. Providing education, recreational and emotional support in a confidential, non-judgemental way,we help young people achieve personal goals thus reducing the risk of social exclusion. |
£229,515 |
| EDUCATING THE CHILDREN [Charity number: 1139741] To fulfill the following objectives in Kenya and other developing countries:(1) to advance the education of children e.g.through the provision of teachers and other volunteers, grants, school equipment and other items and services to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty(2) the advancement of female empowerment |
£22,940 |
| BIG COMMUNITY TAKEAWAY [Charity number: 1196442] The Big Community Takeaway supports those affected by Food Poverty due to financial or medical crisis.It offer those who need it a hot, freshly cooked, two-course through a referral system. It provides this service through a team of volunteers who help prepare, cook and deliver the food. Service are covers Chesham, Amersham, The Chalfonts, Great Missenden and surrounding villages. |
£2,996 |
| 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 |
| St Mary's Community Centre SCIO [Charity number: SC052620] 5.1 To improve the everyday lives of residents of St Mary's and its environs for the community at large and those who are disadvantaged and/or socially or financially excluded. 5.2 To promote participation in community activity, citizenship and volunteering. 5.3 To advance education by providing formal and informal learning and training opportunities. 5.4 To provide a venue for services that help residents in St Mary's and its environs to relieve poverty and improve and promote health and employability. |
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| ARTS ALIVE IN SHROPSHIRE AND HEREFORDSHIRE [Charity number: 1182373] Working with local volunteers we put on high quality arts events on local spaces in rural areas. |
£457,179 |
| Nourishing Communities [Charity number: SC054797] The organisation's purposes are to benefit the community of KA5 postcode and surrounding areas by: the advancement of education particularly around organic food growing, cooking and preserving. the prevention or relief of poverty by providing those in need with fresh, nutritious food, including supporting local foodbanks. the advancement of health both mental and physical by facilitating and supporting access to gardening opportunities, and other community events and contributing to improved diet through increased access to, and availability of, fresh local produce. the advancement of citizenship or community development providing volunteering opportunities and promoting rural regeneration and the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational facilities by creating opportunities for the community to come together around healthy food and reconnect with nature. the advancement of environmental protection or improvement by following permaculture principles, planting native species, capturing rain water, composting, sourcing materials locally and reusing/reclaiming items where possible. |
