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Water is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Economic and community development categoryand the Infrastructure subcategory.

343 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.17% 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(water suppl(y|ies)+|supply of water|sewage|sanitation|saniti[sz]ation|water (purification|conservation|infrastructure)+|water pumps?)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 122 0.17%
£10k - £100k 100 0.14%
£100k - £250k 30 0.13%
£250k - £500k 18 0.16%
£1m - £10m 16 0.17%
£500k - £1m 13 0.19%
Over £10m 5 0.22%
Total 304 0.16%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 308 0.18%
oscr 24 0.10%
ccni 11 0.16%
Total 343 0.17%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
WATERAID [Charity number: 288701]
WaterAid is an international not-for-profit, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. Only by tackling these three essentials in ways that last can people change their lives for good.
£92,116,000
Wateraid [Charity number: SC039479]
The object for which the Association is established is to relieve poverty and suffering in any part of the world through the improvement of water supplies, sanitation and advice on related health matters and to educate the public concerning the nature, causes and effects of such poverty and suffering.
£92,116,000
HAND IN HAND FOR AID AND DEVELOPMENT [Charity number: 1176805]
Provide medical support complemented with water, hygiene and sanitation. Give the most vulnerable the means to support themselves and be independent. Support victims of war and improve their resilience Respond to emergencies by providing food, shelter & medical support.
£27,119,747
Ripple Effect International [Charity number: 299717]
Work in six countries in Africa to provide a package of on-going support and practical training over three to five years, including training in farming skills, gender equality, sanitation and money management . alongside the provision of livestock and tools - to ensure that some of Africa's most marginalised people have the confidence, knowledge and skills to help themselves.
£12,647,395
DMI NETWORK [Charity number: 1207394]
DMI Network runs evidence-based social and behaviour change campaigns to improve health and save lives in low-income countries. Focus areas include child survival, early childhood development (ECD), nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, family planning, and mental health.
£10,091,796
UNITED PURPOSE [Charity number: 272465]
United Purpose's activities can be broadly summarised as follows:Partnership and local capacity strengthening;Emergency prevention, preparedness and response; Health, including HIV/AIDS prevention and care; Rights and equity; Water and sanitation;Sustainable livelihoods, including food security and micro-enterprise.
£4,884,450
RALEIGH INTERNATIONAL TRUST [Charity number: 1047653]
Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and energy of young people to effect positive change. Our programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable environments and building resilient communities. We operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations and governments in 5 countries and in the UK.
£3,890,585
UNITED UTILITIES TRUST FUND [Charity number: 1108296]
The relief of those persons who are in condition of need, poverty, hardship or other distress and are unable to meet the cost of charges for the supply of water and/or sewerage services provided to premises used or occupied by them by United as water and/or sewerage undertaker appointed pursuant to the Water Industry Act 1991 (or any statutory modification or amendment to that Act).
£3,508,840
KHALSA AID INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1163294]
Khalsa Aid International is a UK-based humanitarian relief charity providing support around the world to victims of natural and man-made disasters such as floods, earthquakes, famine and war.Our team is often one of the first on the scene to help distribute food, water, clothing, medical and sanitation supplies. We fund and build semi-permanent shelters. We have active teams across the globe.
£3,367,145
SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE [Charity number: 1145877]
Surfers Against Sewage is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.
£3,363,756

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
GLOBAL AID UK [Charity number: 1150787]
UK - centres for learning,recreation,advice.BANGLADESH:Water&Energy Fund - tube wells,gas,electric,solar. Medical Fund - clinics,mobile medics.Family Welfare Fund - nursery,community centre,marriage & legal aid.Sports&Fitness Fund - sports academies.Education Fund - academies,teacher training,equipment,scholarship.Poverty&Disaster Fund - food & sanitation packs,shelter huts,orphanages.
£3,475
WESTON TURVILLE WELLS FOR TANZANIA [Charity number: 1125141]
The relief of poverty and suffering in Tanzania, and other regions of Africa as the trustees decide, e.g.The provision of clean water supplies.Support with education.Support for improvements in health care.The provision of a system of micro finance to enable people of poor rural communities to start their own income generating activities.
£62,609
IAAAE INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1191124]
The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, economic or social disad-vantage in such parts of the world as the trustees shall determine by the provision of architectural, construction, engineering and related technical services to remote village communities with the aim of providing clean and safe water supplies, drainage, sanitation and solar energy, systems, hou
£475,702
WATER 4 ALL [Charity number: 1217676]
TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND ADVANCE HEALTH TO SOCIALLY AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO SAFE AND CLEAN DRINKING WATER WHICH REDUCES THE INCIDENCE OF WATERBORNE DISEASES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF WELLS, BOREHOLES AND WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEMS
COMMUNITY RELIEF UK [Charity number: 1213537]
THE RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING AND SHELTER TO THOSE IN NEED IN BLACKBURN AND BY INSTALLING WATER PUMPS IN SINDH, PAKISTAN, AS WELL AS PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING AND EDUCATION IN THE AREA
BALM OF GILEAD MINISTRY [Charity number: 1143874]
FRANK OKYERE MINISTRIESHelping the community with gift aids of food, clothing and educational supplies in third world countries and also in UK.Helping to support family's that lack funds to furthers their children's educational/ vocational needs in third world countries.Providing communities with water pumps/wells for cleaner water.Helping to set up education/religious centres.
£50
HIMALAYAN PEOPLES PROJECT - NEPAL [Charity number: 1161620]
We help financially & physically disadvantaged people in Nepal improve their healthcare, education, & general environment. We work with remote Himalayan communities in Nepal to improve their own healthcare, schooling, sanitation, & financial opportunities. We help disabled children in Nepal live in a safe & accepting environment, while receiving an education & therapy for their disabilities.
3RD WORLD HOPE [Charity number: 1130778]
3rd World Hope provides support to disadvantaged communities in Malawi by providing essential items such as a safe water supply, mosquito nets, healthcare, educational support to schools, food and clothes. 3rd World Hope has also established a number of children's centres and pre-schools which provide hundreds of children with the opportunity of a safe and healthy upbringing.
£15,631
ASSIST INDIA [Charity number: 1205738]
A) PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF WATER, SANITATION, and HOUSING FACILITIES TO THOSE IN POVERTYB) PROVIDING GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND OTHER CHARITIES/ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTYC) PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND HEALTHCARE PROJECTS
£1,000
SYED INTERNATIONAL AID [Charity number: 1144868]
The Charity operates internationally to aid and assist people in locations around the globe, covering all kinds of issues from healthcare, sanitation, housing, education and construction to agriculture, industrial development, human rights, sustainability and relief from natural disasters.
£5,430