Society SO¶
Society is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Society category.
7,846 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.86% 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(peace)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 3,080 | 4.33% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,951 | 2.78% |
| £100k - £250k | 822 | 3.69% |
| £250k - £500k | 444 | 4.07% |
| £1m - £10m | 363 | 3.99% |
| £500k - £1m | 281 | 4.09% |
| Over £10m | 98 | 4.39% |
| Total | 7,039 | 3.65% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,676 | 1.56% |
| ccni | 253 | 3.51% |
| oscr | 4,917 | 19.84% |
| Total | 7,846 | 3.86% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Oxfam [Charity number: SC039042] To prevent and relieve poverty and to protect the vulnerable, including through humanitarian intervention. . To advance sustainable development. To promote human rights and equality and diversity, in particular where to do so contributes to the prevention and relief of poverty. |
£339,336,903 |
| Islamic Relief Worldwide [Charity number: SC042020] ‘1.1 The Objects of the Charity are, as a practical manifestation and application of the humanitarian values inspired and guided by the Islamic faith, to promote for the public benefit: 1.1.1 the alleviation of human suffering for those who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, inequalities, injustices or catastrophe and the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship by: a. providing humanitarian assistance and other means of saving lives. b. raising awareness and advocating for those in need. c. advancing conflict resolution and reconciliation. d. promoting religious and human harmony. 1.1.2 To promote sustainable development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs for the benefit of the public by:- a. the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources. b. the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities. c. the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. 1.1.3 to advance and promote education by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. 1.1.4 to advance health by the provision of financial or other assistance, including medicines, hospitals and other means, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. and 1.1.5 the advancement of such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined and agreed by the Trustees.’ |
£271,466,000 |
| University Of Aberdeen [Charity number: SC013683] The advancement of education. The advancement of health. The advance ment of civic responsibility and community development. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science |
£269,532,000 |
| Royal Mencap Society [Charity number: SC041079] ‘The charity's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to advancing the health, education and the well-being of people with a learning disability and their families and carers (the beneficiaries) by providing, procuring or facilitating care, services and facilities and to advance equality and diversity for people with a learning disability.’ |
£244,357,000 |
| Mercy Corps Europe [Charity number: SC030289] The objects of the Company are:- (a) the relief of poverty. (b) the advancement of health. (c) the advancement of community development. (d) the saving of lives. (e) the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. and (f) the advancement of environmental protection |
£173,818,407 |
| The HALO Trust [Charity number: SC037870] A. The relief of poverty, sickness, suffering and distress throughout the world, in particular by the provision of hydrological, engineering and other works and medical aid with particular emphasis on the care and rehabilitation of non-combatant victims in areas where there is human conflict and the provision of assistance in the removal of debris of military hardware which may be a direct threat to non-combatants in hazerdous areas where hostilities have ceased. B. To carry out or conduct or to assist in carrying out or conducting any research into the special problems arising from injuries sustained by noncombatants in hazardous areas and into methods of alleviating suffering arising therefrom and to publish the useful results of any such research. Provided always that in discharging the foregoing objects, it is hereby declared that the Company shall discharge and carry out its objects without recourse to any political stance or viewpoint whether party political or otherwise with the sole aim of relieving such poverty, sickness to distress. |
£165,647,000 |
| THE HALO TRUST [Charity number: 1001813] HALO1. Helps to eliminate the threat to lives and livelihoods posed by landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW);2. Designs and delivers physical security & stockpile management (PSSM) of explosive ammunition for the protection of civilians;3. Reduces the potential for armed violence in fragile states;4. Responds rapidly to crises to alleviate suffering and enable humanitarian efforts. |
£165,647,000 |
| 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 |
| THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF [Charity number: 1072612] UNICEF is the world's leading organisation working for children. UNICEF works in partnership with families, local communities, partners and governments in over 190 countries and territories to help every child realise their full potential.UNICEF UK raises funds for UNICEF's emergency and development work around the world and advocates for lasting change for children worldwide. |
£135,263,000 |
| United Kingdom Committee for UNICEF [Charity number: SC043677] 5.1 The objects of the Charity are: 5.2 to promote human rights for children (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and other relevant United Nations conventions and declarations, and other relevant international and regional human rights instruments) throughout the world. 5.3 To further charitable work for children throughout the world including work through families and their communities for : 5.3.1 The relief of poverty and need. 5.3.2 The provision of education and training. 5.3.3 The promotion and protection of, and provision for , health. and 5.3.4 The protection of children who are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. |
£135,263,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| TARA ARTS GROUP [Charity number: 295547] Tara Arts' People, Words & Art: Connecting World, through the production and promotion of cross-cultural theatre at Tara Theatre in London and on national tour. |
£833,538 |
| The Rocca Foundation [Charity number: SC050215] 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 the advancement of citizenship or community development 4.2 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage |
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| AADI SHAKTI [Charity number: 1191556] Charitable Objectives and activities:1. The promotion of racial harmony for the public benefit by(a) promoting knowledge and mutual understanding between different racial groups; (b) advancing education and raising awareness about different racial groups to promote good relations between persons of different racial groups; (c) bringing people together through the sharing or India |
£14,807 |
| MENA STATELESSNESS NETWORK (HAWIATI) [Charity number: 1209635] 3.1 THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO PROMOTE THE RIGHT TO A NATIONALITY AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS OFSTATELESS PERSONS (AS DEFINED IN ARTICLE 3.2 BELOW) AS SET OUT IN THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OFHUMAN RIGHTS AND SUBSEQUENT UNITED NATIONS TREATIES, IN PARTICULARTHOSE CONTAINED WITHIN:(I) THE 1966 INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS;(II) THE 1966 INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS;(III) THE 1954 UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION RELATING TO THE STATUS OF STATELESS PERSONS;(IV) THE 1961 UNITED CONVENTION ON THE REDUCTION OF STATELESSNESS;(V) THE 1989 CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD;(VI) THE 1979 CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN;(VII) THE 1965 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF RACIALDISCRIMINATION;THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA (MENA) BY MEANS OF ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWINGACTIVITIES:(A) MONITORING ABUSES OF SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS;(B) OBTAINING REDRESS FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE VIOLATIONS OF SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS;(C) RELIEVING NEED AMONG THE VICTIMS OF THE VIOLATIONS OF SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS;(D) RESEARCH INTO ISSUES ANECTING SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS;(E) EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS;(F) PROVIDING TECHNICAL ADVICE TO GOVERNMENTS AND OTHERS ON MATTERS CONCERNING SUCHHUMAN RIGHTS;(G) CONTRIBUTING TO THE SOUND ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW ANECTING SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS;(H) COMMENTING ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION ANECTING SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS;(I) RAISING AWARENESS OF ISSUES CONCERNING SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS;(J) PROMOTING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS;(K) PROMOTING RESPECT FOR SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS;(L) INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY FOR SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS;(M) ELIMINATING INFRINGEMENTS OF SUCH HUMAN RIGHTS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT OBJECT BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:TO ENGAGE IN POLITICAL ACTIVITY PROVIDED THAT THE TRUSTEES ARE SATISFIED THAT THE PROPOSEDACTIVITIES WILL FURTHER THE PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY TO AN EXTENT JUSTIFIED BY THE RESOURCESCOMMITTED AND THE ACTIVITY IS NOT THE DOMINANT MEANS BY WHICH THE CHARITY CARRIES OUT ITSOBJECTS.FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE “STATELESS PERSONS” MEANS PERSONS WHO ARE NOT CONSIDEREDAS A NATIONAL BY ANY STATE UNDER THE OPERATION OF ITS LAW (WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE 1954CONVENTION RELATING TO THE STATUS OF STATELESS PERSONS), OR AT RISK OF STATELESSNESSACCORDING TO THIS DEFINITION. |
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| Girlguiding Ellon District [Charity number: SC038250] 'Promoting the instruction of girls of all classes in the principles of discipline, loyalty and good citizenship' |
£14,103 |
| Celebrate Aberdeen Limited [Charity number: SC052065] The company's objects are: To celebrate community spirit. volunteering and civic pride in the City of Aberdeen and its surrounding area. |
£28,952 |
| Queensberry House Trust [Charity number: SC017328] The Trustees shall hold the Trust Funds for such charitable purposes as the Trustees in their sole discretion may decide, including, but not exclusively, the advancement of citizenship and community development (including the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities), and also having regard, but not exclusively, to the locality in which the former Queensberry House Hospital was located. |
£137,295 |
| Royal British Legion Scotland Alford Branch [Charity number: SC038002] The charitable purposes of RBLS are: - 4.1.1 The prevention or relief of poverty amongst men or women who have at any time honourably served with any branch of the naval, military and air forces of the Crown (whether Regular or Reserve). Royal Observer Corps and members of HM Coastguard. the Merchant Navy. the Forces of Allied Nations. the Women’s Land Army. the Women’s Timber Corps. Bevin Boys, members of the War Widows Association or Adult Cadet Instructors and their spouses, partners and dependants, hereinafter referred to as “ex-Service men and women”. 4.1.2 The advancement of citizenship and community development by the encouragement of co-operation between ex-Service men and women and others supporting the objects of RBLS through the establishment of Branches, by promoting and encouraging volunteering and the principle of service to others and by perpetuating and honouring the memory of those who died in the service of their country through the education of the public and through acts of remembrance. 4.1.3 The relief of ex-Service men and women in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.1.4 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science by the promotion of music, including the music of pipe bands and military bands and the encouragement of participation in music by young people. by preserving war memorials and by promoting and parading ceremonial colours as a tribute to those ex-Service men and women who have died in the service of their country and as a symbol of belief in our common culture. 4.1.5 The advancement of public participation in sport. 4.1.6 The provision of recreational facilities and the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for ex-service men and women in particular and for members of the public generally. and 4.1.7 Any other purposes that reasonably may be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. |
£3,974 |
| PHIZZICAL CIO [Charity number: 1215751] Phizzical advances arts, culture and education by telling the stories of tomorrow today. We commission, produce and tour bold British South Asian theatre, film and festivals, create pathways into the arts for young and under represented people, and promote equality, racial and religious harmony for public benefit. |
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| RELIEF AND RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT [Charity number: 1212888] THE RELIEF OF POVERTY OF THOSE LIVING IN LONDON PARTICULARLY THOSE IN THE SOMALI COMMUNITY IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLET AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING INTERPRETING/TRANSLATING/ADVOCACY/ HEALTH/HOUSING ADVICE AND EDUCATION.THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN SOMALIA BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE PROJECTS AND ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND BE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND WORK TOWARDS PEACE AND RECONCILIATION. |
