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Vocational training ED306

Vocational training is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Education categoryand the Training subcategory.

473 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.23% 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((occupational|vocational)+ (skills?|training)+)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 131 0.18%
£10k - £100k 121 0.17%
£100k - £250k 56 0.25%
£250k - £500k 29 0.26%
£500k - £1m 19 0.27%
£1m - £10m 45 0.49%
Over £10m 12 0.53%
Total 413 0.21%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 400 0.23%
oscr 49 0.20%
ccni 24 0.34%
Total 473 0.23%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
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
CITB [Charity number: 264289]
Ensuring the construction industry has the right skills in the right place at the right time. Helping employers ensure that there are, and will continue to be, enough trained people available to meet the needs of the construction industry and to promote and improve the standard of training for the sector.
£280,172,000
THE CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE [Charity number: 312832]
Providing internationally recognised qualifications, awards, assessments and support for individuals and organisations in the United Kingdom and overseas across a wide range of occupations in industry, commerce, the public services and elsewhere.
£174,800,000
The City and Guilds of London Institute [Charity number: SC039576]
There shall from henceforth for ever be a Corporation aggregate by the name and style of 'The City and Guilds of London Institute' and such Corporation is hereby instituted exclusively for the purposes of all such branches of Science and the Fine Arts and for the advancement dissemination propagation promotion culture and application of all such branches of Science and the Fine Arts as benefit or are of use to or may benefit or be of use to productive and technical industries especially and to commerce and industry generally or any branch thereof and for the utilization of such means as will promote the several exclusive purposes aforesaid.
£174,800,000
THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 222879]
The RHS was founded in 1804 to inspire passion and excellence in horticulture. We want to enrich everyone's life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. To achieve our aim we undertake scientific research; provide education, training and horticultural advice; support community horticulture projects; and share our renowned gardens and shows with the public.
£124,804,000
The Royal Horticultural Society [Charity number: SC038262]
The objects of the Society are the encouragement and improvement of the science, art and practice of horticulture in all its branches.
£124,804,000
HCT GROUP [Charity number: 1091318]
TRANSPORT SERVICES AND TRAINING SERVICES
£123,706,829
SRUC [Charity number: SC003712]
The objects for which the Institution is established are, for the benefit of the public in Scotland and elsewhere, to advance education, science and environmental protection and improvement and in furtherance of these purposes the Institution will:- 4.1.1 equip, carry on, maintain and develop a college or school or schools having as its, or their, main objects the provision of tertiary education and in particular the teaching and study of, advice on and research into the Natural Economy and so improving knowledge, training and skill levels and encouraging entrepreneurial activity, and to provide appropriate business support, in Natural Economy-related opportunities across rural Scotland. 4.1.2 expand research and education capacity in relation to the Natural Economy, developing stronger partnership working between all stakeholders including public bodies. 4.1.3 support and encourage rural communities endowed with significant Natural Economy assets to develop sustainability and inclusivity based on those assets. and 4.1.4 encourage people and communities across Scotland to grasp the opportunities of the Natural Economy to deliver a green recovery based on high quality natural capital assets. 4.2 In this clause, as elsewhere in these articles, the expression “Natural Economy” and cognate words, where the context permits, means ecosystem services being agriculture, fishing and aquaculture, food and drink, energy (including renewables), forestry, logging, and manufacture of wood and tourism and generally any and all associated sciences, technologies, crafts and skills, and all matters of whatever nature related to the use of land and water resources, health (including animal health and veterinary services), all aspects of economics and socio-economics, leisure, leisure activities and industries, wildlife habitats, conservation, climate change, natural capital, biodiversity and game management, the rural way of life and environment and the sustainable use of natural resources.
£84,723,000
THE WILF WARD FAMILY TRUST [Charity number: 1140852]
The Trust delivers supported living, short breaks, residential care, direct payments support agencies and community domiciliary care services across Yorkshire for children, adults and older people. The Trust also provides vocational training and work placements through its cafe. The ethos of the organisation is to promote independence, choice and control for all people using its services.
£25,798,575
KisharonLangdon [Charity number: 271519]
The principal object of the charity is to provide excellence in education, vocational training, care and support for children and adults with learning disabilities, within a traditional Jewish environment. The aim is to make provision for life so as to promote the potential of the individual using support and therapies in order that they live as independently as possible within the community.
£18,970,270

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
PERKINS'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 528678]
The charity awards grants to young people under the age of 25 to pursue courses in higher or further education or in connection with vocational training. Only rarely are awards made to those under 17 years of age. Applicants must have lived in the parishes of Salford Priors, Bidford-on-Avon, Harvington or Cleeve Priors for at least 2 years before applying.
£54,501
CALCUTTA HOPE [Charity number: 1084800]
The Trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the following objects (the objects) the relief of poverty and hardship among homeless children and young people in Calcutta India through the provision of shelter and nutrition, health, educational, general welfare and vocational training programmes. Calcutta Hope Charitable Trust Deed 3rd September 2000
£155
Training For Care [Charity number: SC006545]
(a) to advance the education and training of persons wishing to specialise in vocational training for work with children, elderly persons and people with special needs by the provision, or assistance in the provision, of relevant vocational training and relevant training and education for relevant qualifications in the care and development of such children and adults through increasing opportunities, skills and recognition for those working, or wishing to work, in the caring professions and as a consequence of the above to relieve the suffering and distress, to further the health and to improve the conditions of life of the recipients of care services. (b) To provide, or to assist in providing, vocational training and education in care activities to whomsoever requires such training to further their health and to improve their condition of life and work.
£409,818
UK VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE [Charity number: 1142117]
To advance education, vocational training, to provide facilities for recreation, leisure, sports, physical and well-being activities in the interests of social welfare for the general public; without distinction of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, disability, or political, religious or other opinions, working with voluntary groups, community organisations, and disadvantaged individuals.
£42,350
The Flax Trust [Charity number: NI103133]
Object 1 : The promotion, expansion, upkeep, maintenance and furnishing of establishments for educational and recreational facilities for the local residents in the deprived area and the provision and support for educational facilities for the beneficiaries attending the educational facilities, including development of new schools & development of local community centres. Object 2: The provision of facilities for training in industry in the Ardoyne area by the acquisition of establishments for the provision of such training facilities for employment, and the development and training of local crafts and skills which benefit the Ardoyne population at large eg Flax Community Centre. Object 3 : The advancement and improvement of the quality of life, by the promotion and provision of educational and training courses, exhibitions, congresses, and other educational activities. The individuals advancing their education may be supported to embark upon individual courses/programmes or supported to attend formal or informal educational or training activities in Play Groups, Nursery, Schools, Colleges, Universities, other Community education/Training facilities available to the population at large or through the support of community or other organisations achieving the charitable object. eg support for Numeracy & literacy schemes in number of schools, 400 pupils from 16 schools participate in annual inter-school choral awards. Object 4 : The promotion and establishment of scholarships, grants and other educational aids which are organised and/or presented to advance the knowledge or abilities of Beneficiaries eg in formal school, college, university settings, or community activities, physical activities, creative education, vocational training, life long learning, research and the development of individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding. eg 25 University student Bursaries in community development, Community master classes.
£171,450
THE YORK SPECIAL CARE BABY UNIT SUPPORT GROUP [Charity number: 516552]
The object of the Group is the relief, care and treatment of premature and sick newborn babies in the Special Care Baby Unit at York Hospital, by assisting with the purchase of specialised medical equipment, improving amenities and facilities and supporting the educational and vocational training of staff on the unit.
£48,209
CHARITY CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT [Charity number: 1176971]
The object of the charity is the advancement of education for the public benefit of the vulnerable women and children of Solwezi, Zambia by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, funding and volunteers in particular, but not exclusively for vocational training, education and the construction of new academic centres in Lufunjisha, Zambia.
9 Lives Furniture [Charity number: 1096086]
Our aims and objectives are to help residents of Watford, Three Rivers and surroundingareas who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by the provision of furnitureand accessories and to provide vocational training, support and work experience forthose who volunteer at the scheme.
£135,757
LUMINAIRE RURAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION [Charity number: 1199541]
Luminaire Rural Development Organisation works closely with local authorities, partner NGOs, educational providers, and community leaders in Darfur, Sudan to deliver educational resources and vocational skills to equip young men and women with the tools and opportunities they need to overcome endemic barriers and achieve a successful future and a more substantial, prosperous community.
£9,170
BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP [Charity number: 1075089]
In Bangladesh, BdP promotes functional education and vocational training schemes. Christian and educational literature is distributed, providing the workers with income and educational opportunities. Practical assistance is provided to schools. Assistance is given in times of natural calamities. In Bedford, UK, practical social help is provided to a number of families.
£15,689