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.
4,261 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.10% 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 | 991 | 1.39% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,143 | 1.63% |
| £100k - £250k | 549 | 2.46% |
| £250k - £500k | 397 | 3.64% |
| £500k - £1m | 323 | 4.70% |
| £1m - £10m | 467 | 5.13% |
| Over £10m | 80 | 3.58% |
| Total | 3,950 | 2.05% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 3,140 | 1.83% |
| oscr | 805 | 3.25% |
| ccni | 316 | 4.39% |
| Total | 4,261 | 2.10% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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: 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. |
£315,754,000 |
| 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. |
£315,754,000 |
| 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. |
£285,809,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Waythrough [Charity number: 515755] Waythrough was formed from the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. We work with people with complex, multiple needs and disadvantages and are committed to multi disciplinary working within our own teams and with external agencies. Our main areas of work focus are substance misuse, mental health challenges, residential support, families and young people, training and employment. |
£165,226,000 |
| 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 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| SPLOTT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS [Charity number: 1177771] SCV provide vital services and resources at the STAR Community Centre, Splott Road, Cardiff, for those in need, using surplus food donations from local sources. We provide a hot meal and fresh food to take away, improving quality of life and supporting the alleviation of poverty, together with generating long-term employment opportunities for our volunteers. |
£176,796 |
| UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1211889] THE RELIEF OF MIGRANT DOMESTIC AND CARE WORKERS WHO ARE IN NEED, BY REASON OF THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS, EMPLOYMENT STATUS, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND POVERTY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT SERVICES, TO INCLUDE:A BEFRIENDING AND SIGNPOSTING SERVICE.FREE EMPLOYMENT ADVICE AND PRO-BONO LEGAL ADVICE.A FREE ADVICE HELPLINE.FREE EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION.EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ON MIGRANT WORKER EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS, WELFARE RIGHTS AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS.RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTION INCLUSION INTO SOCIETY.THE PROVISION OF ITEMS, GOODS AND A FOODBANK. |
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| Glasgow Eco Trust [Charity number: SC035954] a. The advancement of education through volunteering and training opportunities and promoting and delivering a range of activities and services related to supporting environmentally sustainable living and helping to assist participants in obtaining paid employment b. The advancement of citizenship or community development by providing information about community projects and events and by encouraging volunteering, community engagement and regeneration through physical, social and economic infrastructure improvements and by encouraging the formation and development of local groups which harness the skills and energy of the local community and promote community cohesion. 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. c. The advancement of environmental protection or improvement through providing volunteering opportunities for clean ups and community space development and through encouraging environmentally friendly modes of travel and environmentally sustainable living. d. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by promoting environmentally, economically and socially sustainable practices which assist people of limited means to reduce expenditure and by encouraging those suffering social isolation to engage in environmental improvement projects and other appropriate activities. e. To promote, operate and/or support other charitable projects and initiatives for the benefit of the community within the Operating Area and to do so in a manner which respects the priorities set from time to time by the community within the Operating Area. |
£199,236 |
| FAIRFIELD FARM TRUST [Charity number: 273924] Fairfield Farm Trust (also known as Fairfield Farm College) is an independent Specialist College for students with learning disabilities. Students live in one of our four residential care homes close to the college site. The charity also offers supported employment to a small number of people with disabilities via partnership agreements. |
£6,065,432 |
| BUILDING FUTURES EAST LIMITED [Charity number: 1125555] Our aim is significant social impact through the creation of business that creates local employment opportunities through delivery of appropriate local services. The services we provide being of a tangible benefit to local communities, and more specifically neighbourhoods of need. |
£418,143 |
| MERCY OCEANS [Charity number: 1208786] THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(1) TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN BRADFORD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, PRINCIPALLY THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OF THE STUDY OF RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS, HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS AND OFFERING THE PUBLIC RITUALS AND CEREMONIES.(2) TO ADVANCE ISLAMIC EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY MUSLIM CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN BRADFORD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LECTURES TO WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES, TO ENABLE PEOPLE TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF ISLAM.(3) TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN BRADFORD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS; (B) ADVANCING EDUCATION; (C) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT; (D) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS. |
£25,246 |
| EAST LONDON SMALL BUSINESS CHARITY LIMITED [Charity number: 1024795] To relieve poverty by the provision of assistance in the setting up in business of persons who by their social and economic circumstances are in need and suffer voluntary unemployment and to advance the education and training of persons in the skills required for employment and self employment. |
£377,393 |
| THE BRITISH STAMMERING ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1089967] BSA is a charity run by people for people who stammer. We provide unbiased information on all aspects of stammering and run projects and campaigns to improve access to therapy, education and employment |
£484,404 |
| EHSAS E ZINDAGI [Charity number: 1198232] Buying and distributing books and stationery, including Islamic books.Providing employment.Providing employees to teach and lead prayers to organisations that can't afford to pay them. |
£15,527 |
| CEIS Ayrshire [Charity number: SC038851] (a) To relieve and/or prevent poverty, particularly among residents of Ayrshire ('the Operating Area'). (b) To relieve unemployment, particularly among residents of the Operating Area, for the public benefit in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment. (c) To advance education, particularly among residents of the Operating Area, including the provision of training in skills of all kinds (particularly such skills as will assist the participants in obtaining paid employment). (d) To promote, operate, establish andlor support other projects and programmes which fwther the same or similar charitable purposes either for the benefit of residents of the Operating Area or otherwise. |
£1,465,381 |
