Unemployment EC107¶
Unemployment is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Economic and community development category.
4,254 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.09% 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(jobs?|employment|unemploy(ed|ment))\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 1,021 | 1.44% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,107 | 1.57% |
| £100k - £250k | 576 | 2.55% |
| £250k - £500k | 393 | 3.53% |
| £500k - £1m | 322 | 4.61% |
| £1m - £10m | 479 | 5.22% |
| Over £10m | 81 | 3.58% |
| Total | 3,979 | 2.05% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 3,139 | 1.83% |
| oscr | 808 | 3.23% |
| ccni | 307 | 4.38% |
| Total | 4,254 | 2.09% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| BARNARDO'S [Charity number: 216250] Barnardo's helps children and young people to be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. We provide specialist support for children and young people, including those in and leaving care, facing mental health challenges, seeking sanctuary, at risk of exploitation and needing support accessing education, training and employment. We campaign for improved policy and attitudes towards childhood. |
£340,251,582 |
| Change, Grow, Live [Charity number: SC039861] The objects of the Charity are, for the public benefit: 3.1 the advancement of health or the saving of lives, and the prevention or relief of poverty among: 3.1.1 people who have been, or are, or are at risk of becoming: 3.1.1.1 affected by use of or dependent on drugs, alcohol or other substances. 3.1.1.2 homeless. 3.1.1.3 imprisoned. 3.1.2 young people. 3.1.3 such other people identified by the Trustees from time to time. 3.1.4 the families, carers and dependents of such persons. (“Beneficiaries”), in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, advice, support, services, interventions and treatment. 3.2 the advancement of education among: 3.2.1 Beneficiaries, and the relief of their unemployment, in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, advice, support and services. and 3.2.2 the general public in relation to the experiences of Beneficiaries, in particular (but not exclusively) by conducting and promoting research, gathering and sharing data, and raising awareness. 3.3 the promotion of such other charitable purposes as the Trustees see fit from time to time. Nothing in these Articles shall authorise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with any statutory provision regarding the meaning of the word 'charitable' or the words 'charitable purposes' in force in any part of the United Kingdom. |
£339,714,761 |
| THE SHAW TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 287785] Shaw Trust provides services to people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged, principally to help them find employment or to develop work and independence skills. |
£291,074,000 |
| The Shaw Trust Limited [Charity number: SC039856] The objects of the company are: (a) To relieve any person who is in need because of any disability or because of any other disadvantage resulting from unemployment, youth, age, financial hardship, ill-health or because they are offenders, ex-offenders or are at risk of offending. (b) The promotion of the health, equality and independence of disabled people. and (c) The prevention and relief of poverty. in particular by providing education, training, rehabilitation, support, employment opportunities and personal development opportunities. The company will be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion. |
£291,074,000 |
| Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind [Charity number: SC038110] ' To take or promote measures for the prevention and cure of blindness in the countries and territories specified under article 4 of this our charter and for the education, rehabilitation, training and employment of the blind in those countries and territories and ' To foster collaboration among organisations concerned with blindness and its prevention and to promote and where appropriate, to participate in national, regional and international activities likely to prevent blindness and benefit the blind in any part of the world. |
£283,836,000 |
| Construction Industry Training Board [Charity number: SC044875] For the purpose of making better provision for the training of persons for employment in any activities of the construction industry |
£280,172,000 |
| AQA EDUCATION [Charity number: 1073334] The purpose of AQA is to advance education for the benefit of the public. It does this by setting, marking and awarding public examinations such as GCSEs and A levels; providing vocational and technical qualifications, apprenticeship courses and training needed for certain jobs; and delivering assessment services and technology to help others improve teaching, learning and assessment more widely. |
£280,125,196 |
| ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY [Charity number: 222377] Provide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person. |
£244,357,000 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL WORK TRUST [Charity number: 215174] The provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters |
£239,727,000 |
| TURNING POINT [Charity number: 234887] Turning Point provides health and social care services for people with a learning disability and also people at risk of, or with a mental health diagnosis, mental health issues, drug or alcohol use, misuse or dependency or other addictive behaviours. |
£192,496,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| INFOCUS CHARITY [Charity number: 1058937] The relief of persons with a visual impairment (VI) by; - supporting the education and training of persons with VI by such means as the Trustees think fit, including (but not limited to) the provision of a school(s) and further education college(s)- providing care for persons with VI and support for them to live independently within the community- supporting the employment of persons with VI |
£10,601,284 |
| Sound Vision CIO [Charity number: 1172980] We empower individuals and communities through personal development, education, creativity and communications. Through training, we offer solutions to a lack of opportunities, loneliness, isolation, and regional disparity. Our skills-based learning programmes are inclusive, supporting neurodiversity, learning disabilities, mental health challenges and those seeking employment. |
£89,615 |
| BEYOND LIMITS [Charity number: 1168962] To primarily relieve poverty and promote and protect good health by providing a retreat centre for those most in need of a place of safety, family reconnection or a break from the stresses of every day life.With life skills courses on budgeting, job seeking and eating healthy on a budget and providing items / goods as appropriate in order to relieve poverty which they could not otherwise afford |
£192,646 |
| Digital Pipeline Computers [Charity number: 1088282] Appealing for unused laptops or tablets, that we securely data-wipe and refurbish, then donate to patients in hospices, charity volunteers, unemployed veterans and charities supporting schools in Africa. Holding charity exhibitions to raise awareness of disadvantaged sectors of society and countries, showcasing the work of charities in the community and encouraging volunteering in charities. |
£5,932 |
| STREAMZ [Charity number: 1157378] Our activities are focused around countering unemployment, underemployment and inactivity. They include the following:TrainingCV Drop-in CentreYouth ClubCareer AdviceVolunteeringMusicFootball |
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| Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service [Charity number: 1159537] Promote prevention and early identification of addiction, assist those in Derbyshire affected by addiction and advance education and awareness. Support recovery and positive change for anyone impacted by addiction including families and friends.Provide support for Veterans, serving UK Armed Forces members and their families, addressing health, wellbeing, education, employment and social inclusio |
£969,290 |
| CHARITY EVALUATION WORKING GROUP (CHEW) [Charity number: 1184808] We are a network for those interested in measuring the impact of the third sector. Some of us are trained researchers. Some of us are learning on the job. We share our knowledge, ideas and experience with each other. |
£28,135 |
| WIX AND WRABNESS PRE-SCHOOL [Charity number: 1067140] The Preschool is concerned with the education of children from 0 - 5 years of age. It provides employment for suitably experienced and qualified people from the local community and encourages the study of the needs of such children and their families. It also promotes the public interest and recogniton of such needs in the local area. |
£212,707 |
| Sleat Community Trust [Charity number: SC035316] PURPOSES 4. The Company’s main Purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Company’s Purposes are: To manage community land and associated assets and amenities for the benefit of the Community and the public in general as an important part of the protection and sustainable development of Scotland’s natural environment, where ‘sustainable development’ means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 4.1.1 To provide or advance the accessibility of recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the Community and public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community. The provision or assistance in the provision of recreational facilities for the public at large and/or those who, by reasons of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances, have need of such facilities. The maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities. The support or sponsorship of local activities which promote good health and welfare. 4.1.2 Advancement of citizenship or Community development, including rural or urban regeneration. To promote for the public benefit rural regeneration, following principles of sustainable development, where ‘sustainable development’ means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Community by all or any of the following means: The relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit. The relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit, including employment opportunities developed within Sleat Community Trust. The provision of housing for those who are in conditions of need and the improvement of housing in the public sector or in charitable ownership provided that such power shall not extend to relieving any local authorities or other bodies of a statutory duty to provide or improve housing. 4.1.3 To advance educational opportunities in the Community relating to environment, culture, heritage and/or history. The advancement of education, training or retraining, particularly amongst unemployed people, and providing unemployed people with work experience. The creation of training and employment opportunities by the provision of workspace, buildings and/or land for use on favourable terms. To advance the education of the Community about its environment, culture and/or history. 4.1.4 Preservation and conservation of the natural and built environment To advance environmental protection or improvement, including preservation, sustainable development and conservation of the natural environment,. The maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the Community and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the Community. |
£1,021,744 |
| The ISSOS Foundation [Charity number: SC050527] 1 the prevention or relief of poverty by primarily, though not exclusively, supporting, encouraging and providing financial assistance to organisations that intend to prevent or provide relief from poverty in disadvantaged children and young adults. 2 the prevention and relief of poverty. in particular by providing education, training, rehabilitation, support, employment opportunities and personal development opportunities. 3 the advancement of education by primarily, though not exclusively, supporting, encouraging and providing financial assistance to organisations that facilitate the advancement of education of children and young adults. 4 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, with priority given to donating to facilities or activities benefitting children or young adults. 5 to provide financial assistance to bodies who are recognised as charities in Scotland, England or Wales, whose purposes are targeted at those described at 1, 2, 3 or 4 above . or 6 for the implementation or assistance in implementing any Charitable Purpose or purposes as the Trustees in their unfettered discretion may decide. |
