Basic skills ED301¶
Basic skills is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Education categoryand the Training subcategory.
108 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.05% 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(basic skills?|maths? and english|english and maths?|illitera(t|cy))\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 32 | 0.05% |
| £10k - £100k | 39 | 0.06% |
| £100k - £250k | 16 | 0.07% |
| £250k - £500k | 3 | 0.03% |
| £500k - £1m | 1 | 0.01% |
| £1m - £10m | 7 | 0.08% |
| Over £10m | 2 | 0.09% |
| Total | 100 | 0.05% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 93 | 0.05% |
| ccni | 8 | 0.11% |
| oscr | 7 | 0.03% |
| Total | 108 | 0.05% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE CITY LITERARY INSTITUTE [Charity number: 803007] PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO OVER 50,000 PEOPLE A YEAR. OFFER GUIDANCE & GIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT. HELP ADULTS TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES THROUGH LEARNING FROM BASIC SKILLS IN ENGLISH AND MATHS TO SKILLS FOR WORK, FROM PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENRICHMENT, PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT OR CAREER CHANGE. |
£19,881,000 |
| The Conservation Volunteers [Charity number: SC039302] 1.To conserve the environment for the benefit of the public, including: 1.1. The conservation and maintenance of the character and amenity of rural, urban and inner city areas. 1.2. The maintenance and management of nature reserves and other sites of biological, scientific or environmental importance. 2.To educate the public in the principles and practice of conservation through volunteering and community support. 3. To advance the education of the public through the provision of training. In particular:- 3.1. In practical conservation skills. 3.2. Basic Skills. 3.3. Skills to improve employment prospects. 4. To develop the capacity and skills, primarily through volunteer opportunities, of the public at large andlor those who by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or economic and social circumstances, have need of such facilities with the object of improving their conditions of life. |
£10,438,000 |
| PETTY POOL [Charity number: 1174082] - To educate and train young people with learning disabilities including vocational and basic skills and personal development, preparing them for possible work placements and employment and encouraging independent living - To Promote the personal development of young people, including those with learning disabilities, through the provision of challenging activities. |
£3,580,888 |
| EAST LONDON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING [Charity number: 299186] Training, Education and Employment Support for disadvantaged adults and young people, in particular the long-term unemployed, refugee and migrant women, and young people not in employment, education or training. Services include vocational training, English language and basic skills, advice and guidance, welfare support and volunteering and work experience programmes. |
£3,062,197 |
| ACTION TUTORING [Charity number: 1147175] Action Tutoring provides subsidised tuition to pupils facing disadvantage through partnerships with schools, using trained volunteer tutors, aiming to ensure pupils are equipped in English and maths to be able to progress to further education, employment or training. The charity operates nationally across England. |
£2,913,555 |
| MINIK KARDES LTD [Charity number: 1067893] To provide full time bi-lingual nursery education for children between 3 months to 5 years of age, whose parents are working, studying or disadvantaged. We also provide outreach service to Turkish speaking community, this includes children education, parents learning basic skills, parenting skills, translation and interpretation, set up workshops and seminars. |
£2,669,786 |
| GET FURTHER LTD [Charity number: 1190809] To advance education for the public benefit by providing students who are socially or economically disadvantaged with extra tuition in English and maths in order to help prevent them from dropping out of education, organising training to improve the quality of teaching for these students, and through the provision of such other mentoring and support as deemed appropriate. |
£2,394,471 |
| POWER2 LTD [Charity number: 1099782] Power2 is a leading youth development charity. We believe there is no greater cost to society than unfulfilled potential. We support children and young people at key transition points to achieve their potential by developing crucial life skills, boosting confidence and improving self-esteem. Our two main programmes are the award-winning Teens & Toddlers programme and the Young Leaders programme. |
£2,359,821 |
| ROOM TO READ UK LIMITED [Charity number: 1125803] Room to Read's goal is to create a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. We help children in low-income communities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and support girls to build skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions. We have benefitted more than 50 million children across 28 countries. |
£1,183,202 |
| Ballybeen Women's Centre Limited [Charity number: NI102040] Education and Training: BWC delivers a broad and varied programme including essential basic skills, pre-vocational, ICT, GCSE, pre-access and other accredited courses. The programme recognises and addresses the many barriers facing women who wish to return to education/training: Low self-esteem; Accessible, affordable training/education; Flexible and relevant training/education programme; Affordable, quality childcare; Supportive learning environment. The education and training programme is targeted at women who have been out of the labour market for some time, who have little or no recognised qualifications and women who are currently in low paid employment and who are seeking to improve their employability through the acquisition of new skills and qualifications thus enhancing employability and opportunities for entry into the labour market therefore addressing the gender gap in employment. Childcare and Family Support Services: BWC operates four childcare facilities: Creche; Toddler group; Pre-school; Afterschool We also offer a comprehensive range of support services to families in need. Health Promotion: BWC delivers a comprehensive range of women’s health courses and one-off monthly health events. Peer Education Project - delivers health and personal development programmes to young people between the ages of 10-25 years. It also delivers accredited training programmes that equips young people with skills and knowledge to become volunteer peer educators within the project. The PEP operates an schools based programmes, an outreach and support programme and weekly drop-in targeting detached youth. Culture and Diversity: BWC works on a single identity, cross community and cross border basis to promote good relations and increase knowledge and awareness of culture and diversity. We deliver a broad range of programmes and activities for all age groups. |
£691,426 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| EDEN WESTWOOD COMMUNITY PROJECT [Charity number: 1149378] Working with young people not in education, employment or training - basic skills sessions, assistance seeking employment & application/interview process. Working with various nationalities/ethnicities - primarily young people. Assistance in English language skills, application processes for college/university. Mentoring sessions, Run.Sports/Recreational sessions & general events for families. |
£15,054 |
| Arbroath and District Athletic Club SCIO [Charity number: SC050821] The organisation's purposes are: The advancement of public participation in track and field athletics and the provision of recreational activities. In furtherance of these purposes the organisation will: 4.1 Promote, encourage and foster interest and participation in track and field athletics and provide recreational and social activities 4.2 Give members the opportunity of learning the basic skills and techniques of track and field athletics 4.3 Provide members with a means by which they access and record their own performances in track and field athletics 4.4 Organise present and involve parents and others in the organisation and presentation of track and field events in athletic meetings |
£15,235 |
| The Conservation Volunteers [Charity number: SC039302] 1.To conserve the environment for the benefit of the public, including: 1.1. The conservation and maintenance of the character and amenity of rural, urban and inner city areas. 1.2. The maintenance and management of nature reserves and other sites of biological, scientific or environmental importance. 2.To educate the public in the principles and practice of conservation through volunteering and community support. 3. To advance the education of the public through the provision of training. In particular:- 3.1. In practical conservation skills. 3.2. Basic Skills. 3.3. Skills to improve employment prospects. 4. To develop the capacity and skills, primarily through volunteer opportunities, of the public at large andlor those who by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or economic and social circumstances, have need of such facilities with the object of improving their conditions of life. |
£10,438,000 |
| STOCKTON DAWAH ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1148305] Advance the Islamic religion through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures and Islamic education.Advance education for young people by the provision of teaching about the Islamic faith, including Maths and English homework classes. Help young people through leisure time activities, to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as responsible citizens.The relief of poverty. |
£93,392 |
| LET'S LEARN UK [Charity number: 1206737] TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PUPILS WHO ARE SUBSTANTIALLY BELOW EXPECTATIONS IN THEIR ENGLISH AND MATHS SKILLS DUE TO THEIR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES BY THE PROVISION OF AFTER SCHOOL TUITION, INCLUDING A SNACK, TO STUDENTS WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THIS PROVISION. |
£40,000 |
| Kairos Trust [Charity number: NI103640] The Organisation in fulfilling its purposes presently is involved in the following activities:- 1 Individual and group mentoring of young ministers from a variety of denominations especially those in the first years of sole charge of parishes or congregations - seeking to improve their leadership skills, their breadth of outlook , and their involvement with serving the communities in which they are set 2 Training for Prayer Ministry which is to equip church members with the basic skills to listen effectively, pray wisely and thereby assist those in difficulty who seek help. 3 Training for existing Prayer Ministry Teams in congregations 4 Work with the Diocese of Vellore in rural Tamil Nadu South India which includes traing local leadership and,thus far, the building of four rural primary schools for Dalit children and a vocational nursing school for Dalit girls 5 Work with the local community leadership in a township (Blanco) in George, South Africa, training, equipping and providing infrastructure to assist their work with the local community |
£6,538 |
| CABS-CARDIFF [Charity number: 1187019] Community Adult Basic Skills Cardiff, (CABS-Cardiff) was founded to help adults with learning disabilities gain the confidence and the basic skills they need to do many of the ordinary activities that most of us take for granted. |
£12 |
| PETTY POOL [Charity number: 1174082] - To educate and train young people with learning disabilities including vocational and basic skills and personal development, preparing them for possible work placements and employment and encouraging independent living - To Promote the personal development of young people, including those with learning disabilities, through the provision of challenging activities. |
£3,580,888 |
| BOWBURN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 508090] National Certificates in English and Maths, computers for beginners. Tap and ballet, martial arts, drama for children. |
£87,827 |
| ETHIOPIAN WELFARE ACTION GROUP [Charity number: 1041077] The Ethiopian welfare is a community organisation based in Camden which has worked with refugees since 1993 in a variety of ways. The charity is established to relief hardship, address causes of poverity and advance the education of the public, especially of those in disadvantaged, by providing information advice guidance and support, providing basic skills and learning opportunities. |
£6,442 |
