Philosophy RS102¶
Philosophy is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Research category.
352 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(philosoph(y|ers)+)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 108 | 0.15% |
| £10k - £100k | 135 | 0.19% |
| £100k - £250k | 29 | 0.13% |
| £250k - £500k | 19 | 0.18% |
| £500k - £1m | 16 | 0.24% |
| £1m - £10m | 19 | 0.21% |
| Over £10m | 1 | 0.05% |
| Total | 327 | 0.17% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 284 | 0.17% |
| oscr | 60 | 0.24% |
| ccni | 8 | 0.11% |
| Total | 352 | 0.17% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Goodenough College [Charity number: SC039173] The objects for which the College is established are to organise, encourage and assist the education in England of students ('Resident members of the College') from any part of the world, giving preference to students from The Commonwealth (with priority for students from those nations less able from time to time to provide resources and facilities of their own) Provide that : for the purposes of this memorandum of association the expression 'student' shall mean and include all persons, both male and female, who for the purposes of education in any branch of knowledge, thought, philosophy or endeavour, or for any other related or connected purpose shall require residential accommodation or other services whilst resident in the United Kingdom for those purposes. |
£18,071,000 |
| The Spiritualists National Union [Charity number: SC041714] The objects ('the objects') for which the Union is established are- To promote the advancement and diffusion internationally but particularly in the United Kingdom of a knowledge of the religion and religious philosophy of Spiritualism and such other charitable activities as the Trustees shall from time to time determine. Spiritualism is generally understood to recognise, and for the purposes of these Articles shall be considered as recognising, the following principles:- 1. The Fatherhood of God. 2. The Brotherhood of Man. 3. The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels. 4. The Continuous Existence of the Human Soul. 5. Personal Responsibility. 6. Compensation and Retribution Hereafter for all the Good and Evil Deeds done on Earth. 7. Eternal Progress Open to every Human Soul. and in these Articles the words 'Spiritualism' and 'Spiritualist' shall be construed accordingly. |
£5,540,514 |
| MARTHA TRUST HEREFORD LIMITED [Charity number: 1053448] Martha Trust has two care homes for people with profound and complex disabilities. Each home has 14 bedrooms offering lifelong care. It is our philosophy that all residents should enjoy every day of their lives. We offer various activities including:- aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, music, physiotherapy, occupational and speech and language therapy. |
£4,921,472 |
| THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCE [Charity number: 313115] The School of Philosophy & Economic Science offers courses in Philosophy, Economics and other subjects founded on spiritual principles expressing the natural laws applicable to humanity as discerned from the world's major spiritual and philosophical teachings. It also promotes arts & sciences through lectures, seminars and concerts, and supports other charities with similar activities and objects. |
£4,893,000 |
| The Fellowship of the School of Economic Science [Charity number: SC039950] 1. Objects The objects of the Fellowship are: - (1) To promote understanding of the natural laws governing humanity through the study and practice of philosophy and economics and any other relevant subject, including the laws, customs and practices by which communities are governed. (2) To disseminate by all lawful means knowledge of the matters referred to in (1) hereof. (3) To promote any art or science, to produce, print, publish and circulate any periodicals, books and works of art. (4) To organise a School for the furtherance of these objects, such School to be known as the School of Philosophy and Economic Science. (5) To advance for the public benefit education in the United Kingdom and in particular by establishing or maintaining or assisting one or more schools for children. (6) For the furtherance of these objects or any of them: - (a) to acquire, hold and deal in any land or chattels or any right or interest therein. (b) to raise, hold invest and expend any funds. (c) to maintain for the use of members and students lending and reference libraries. (d) to promote or acquire any interest in any company, irm or association for the advancement of any of these objects. (e) subject to such consents as may be required by law to borrow and raise money for the furtherance of the objects of the Fellowship in such manner and on such security as the Executive Committee may think it. (f) to do any other lawful act or thing incidental or conducive to any of these objects, provided that neither the Executive Committee nor any member shall identify the Fellowship with any political party or person notably active in any political party. |
£4,893,000 |
| British Association for the Advancement of Science [Charity number: SC039236] Whereas in the year One thousand eight hundred and thirty-one a Voluntary Association known as the British Association for the Advancement of Science was formed to give a stronger impulse and a more systematic direction to scientific inquiry. to promote the intercourse of those who cultivate Science in different parts of the British Empire with one another and with foreign philosophers. to obtain more general attention for the objects of Science and the removal of any disadvantages of a public kind which impede its progress. |
£4,773,253 |
| KRISHNAMURTI FOUNDATION TRUST LTD [Charity number: 312865] To advance the education of the public in philosophy, sociology, psychology and comparative religion and in particular to promote in those fields the study of the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti. |
£4,634,068 |
| EAST CHESHIRE HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED [Charity number: 1001923] To provide supported and residential housing services, primarily for people with mental health needs and for people who require support to enable them to live within the community. Our philosophy is to provide a range of support services to enable tenants to maintain and improve their quality of life and independence. |
£4,544,359 |
| STAINES PREPARATORY SCHOOL TRUST [Charity number: 296691] The Trust is established to promote and provide for the advancement of education of children. The Staines Prep philosophy of providing a high quality education whilst keeping fees at competitive levels ensures access to the widest possible cross section of the community, so that they may benefit from the School's teaching and facilities. |
£4,094,702 |
| CATHERINE GRACE TRUST [Charity number: 311740] To advance the education and to preserve the health of individuals by providing therapeutic support, education and care in accordance with the principles, methods and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner. |
£3,392,537 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE KOSMON SANCTUARY [Charity number: 1111459] THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY INCLUDE THE CONDUCTING OF TRADITIONAL KOSMON CHURCH SERVICES ON THE LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH, COMMENCING AT 3PM. THEY EMBRACE BOTH THE PHILOSOPHY AND TEACHINGS OF THE KOSMON BIBLE (OAHSPE). THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE PUBLIC AND ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND IRRESPECTIVE OF CLASS, COLOUR OR CREED. SPIRITUAL HEALING IS ALSO ACCOMMODATED. |
£74,597 |
| THE ARCHIVE TRUST FOR RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES AND PHILOSOPHY [Charity number: 1141862] SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND TEACHING IN MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (e.g. PHYSICS) ESP WHEN CONNECTED TO FOUNDATIONAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL QUESTIONS CHIEFLY BY RECORDING AND PLACING ONLINE AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS OF RESEARCH MEETINGS, LECTURE COURSES, INTERVIEWSAND PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH LEADING SCIENTISTS AND BY SPONSORING SUCH DISCUSSIONS AND MEETINGS. |
£1,500 |
| Association of Spiritualists Glasgow [Charity number: SC005881] The objects of the Church are to advance the religion and the religious philosophy of Spiritualism on the basis of the Seven Principles of SNU Spiritualism. |
£27,120 |
| THE MEADOW TRUST [Charity number: 800192] Education in philosophy |
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| SCIENCE OF THE SOUL - BRITISH ISLES [Charity number: 1140041] Organises weekly discourses, free of charge, on the philosophy of Sant Mat at each of its 24 regional centres situated across the British Isles. Distribute books, audio and visual materials about spirituality. The trustees prepared and distributed a quarterly newsletter containing a spiritual message and information about the charity's activities to the public, without charge. |
£551,136 |
| FORUM FOR PHILOSOPHY [Charity number: 1070105] The Forum is an educational charity that organises and runs a varied programme of philosophy and interdisciplinary events in the UK. Our events range from conferences, discussions and public lectures to seminars and book forums, all of which are open to the public and most of which are free. |
£11,317 |
| THE HEYTHROP ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1180067] Promoting the study of Theology and Philosophy between members, especially former students and staff of Heythrop College, University of London, and in the wider world, by arranging seminars, study days, social opportunities, and other events so that members can hear, exchange, debate, and appreciate the ideas of others in the disciplines of Theology and Philosophy for the public benefit. |
£100 |
| ISKCON (N.I.) Limited [Charity number: NI103064] (1) Maintenance of a Temple on Inis Rath Island. This Temple has been open daily since July 20th 1986: 365 days a year. The Temple is open to anyone who wants to join the Community and live a monastic lifestyle for any amount of time they choose. Monks arise daily by or before 4.00am for sacred chant music, japa meditation, contemplation, and a philosophy lecture. (2) There is a Sunday Feast programme every Sunday. The ferry leaves at 12.00 noon and 12.20pm. There is sacred chant music from 12.30pm to 1.00pm and then a lecture on the ancient wisdom reading from Sanskrit yoga texts. At 2.00pm there is the Sunday Feast: a communal meal cooked in the temple using food grown on the island. There is time to see the gardens and cows, before returning on the ferry to the mainland. This Sunday Feast event is provided for the general public completely free of any charge. (3) Promotes environmental protection and conservation through education and acting as an example of a sustainable community. Monks (A) grow vegetables (17 types), fruit (6 types) and grains (oats and barley) and have a young expanding herd of three cows and one ox. The cows provide 15L of milk per day. The ox is age 6 months. He’s been trained to pull a plough from 2 months old. He’ll be ready to work from 2 years. He will do the work of a tractor. (B) The temple is heated using sustainably sourced local wood. On the adjoining mainland 10,000 trees where grown to provide heating fuel. (4) Monks periodically travel around Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland distributing spiritual literature. For example, in December 2014 4500 books were distributed. These books are translations of the text Bhagavad Gita, or commentaries on this text. (5) 10 to 15 times annually monks share kirtan (sacred chant music) in a public setting away from the island. |
£70,187 |
| AL-HAYAT TUST [Charity number: 1157685] TO ADVANCE THE DEEN (RELIGION)OF ISLAM FOR THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHILOSOPHY OF TASAWWUF (SUFISM) AND HANAFI FIQ (JURISPRUDENCE) ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT ABOUT THE ISLAM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLDSUCH OTHER PURPOSES ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS TRUSTEE MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE. |
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| Hamilton Spiritualist Church [Charity number: SC050088] The objects of the Church are to advance the religion and the religious philosophy of Spiritualism on the basis of the Seven Principles of SNU Spiritualism. |
£3,845 |
