Citizenship SO101¶
Citizenship is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Society category.
4,830 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.38% 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(citizenship|global citizens?|civic (duty|responsibility|pride|engagement))\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 2,227 | 3.13% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,161 | 1.65% |
| £100k - £250k | 429 | 1.92% |
| £250k - £500k | 197 | 1.81% |
| £1m - £10m | 168 | 1.85% |
| £500k - £1m | 119 | 1.73% |
| Over £10m | 53 | 2.37% |
| Total | 4,354 | 2.26% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 568 | 0.33% |
| ccni | 84 | 1.17% |
| oscr | 4,178 | 16.86% |
| Total | 4,830 | 2.38% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Richmond Fellowship Scotland Ltd [Charity number: SC021621] The objects of the Society are the relief of those who are vulnerable and in need of support, care, advice or other assistance due to reasons of their vulnerability. The Society will or may do this through: - The advancement of health and well being. - The advancement of education. - The advancement of citizenship or community development. - The provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities, with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. - The relief of those in need. This may be by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. - The prevention or relief of povert |
£117,729,000 |
| Edinburgh Merchant Company Education Board [Charity number: SC009747] The Education Board?s Charitable Purposes are: (a) the advancement of education, particularly the education and advancement of children and young people. (b) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science. (c) the advancement of public participation in sport. (d) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and (e) the advancement of citizenship or community development. |
£84,994,162 |
| Enable Scotland [Charity number: SC009024] . The Company’s objects are to primarily promote the relief of those in need and the welfare of children and adults who have a learning disability including the meeting of their needs, and the development of their capabilities. to enable and encourage people who have a learning disability to participate in decisions affecting any area of their lives. and secondly to work with individuals, including those who have a learning disability, their families, carers, including older carers, and other organisations to achieve these aims. In furtherance thereof, but not otherwise, the Company shall seek: The promotion of equality and diversity and the promotion and advancement of human rights, as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant United Nations conventions and declarations, and other relevant international and regional human rights instruments, through campaigning on issues affecting people across Scotland who have learning disabilities, their families and carers and to promote and support local campaigns concerning same. The advancement of health and the relief of those in need by reason of disability through promoting mutual help, information and support amongst people who have learning disabilities, their relatives and friends. To further advance health through the commissioning and facilitation of research, and implementation of findings in practice. The advancement of citizenship or community development through promoting cooperation and understanding between people who have learning disabilities and their relatives, and those providing services to them. To further advance citizenship and community development by creating, facilitating and supporting forums for developing networks, accessing employment opportunities, peer support and information sharing. The relief of those in need by reason of disability through promoting, providing and encouraging the provision of services and facilities for the benefit of people who have a disability, their families and carers. The advancement of education through encouraging research into the causes and management of learning disabilities and to disseminate the useful results of such research. The foregoing objects shall be construed subject to the proviso that the objects of the Company are charitable. |
£68,751,054 |
| Nesta [Charity number: SC042833] The objects of the Charity are for the public benefit: 2.1 To advance education, and in particular the study of innovation, by the promotion of research and the publication of the useful results thereof, in: 2.1.1 Science and technology. 2.1.2 The arts. 2.1.3 The efficiency of public services. 2.1.4 The Voluntary sector and social enterprise. and 2.1.5 Industry and commerce. 2.2 To advance: 2.2.1 Science and technology 2.2.2 The arts 2.2.3 The efficiency of public services 2.2.4 The voluntary sector 2.2.5 Industry and commerce and social enterprise which (a) Relieves poverty (b) Relieves unemployment (c) Advances health (d) Advances environmental protection or improvement and sustainable development (e) Advances citizenship or community development through or by encouraging and supporting innovation. 'The voluntary sector' means charities and voluntary organisations. Charities are organisations, which are established for exclusively charitable purposes in accordance with the law of England and Wales. Voluntary organisations are independent organisations, which are established for purposes that add value to the community as a whole, or a significant section of the community, and which are not permitted by their constitution to make a profit for private distribution. Voluntary organisations do not include local government or other statutory authorities. 'Sustainable development' means 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. 2.3 To advance any other purpose which is recognised as exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales and Scotland. |
£55,306,000 |
| The Suttie Foundation [Charity number: SC053301] The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund for such purposes ('Purposes') only as are within the meaning of charitable purposes in terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 as amended or superseded from time to time which are also regarded as charitable purposes in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts from time to time in force. DECLARING that the Purposes may include all or any of the following purposes:- 3.1 the prevention or relief of poverty. 3.2 the advancement of education. 3.3 the advancement of health. 3.4 the saving of lives. 3.5 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 3.6 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 3.7 the advancement of public participation in sport. 3.8 the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 3.9 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 3.10 the advancement of animal welfare. and 3.11 any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. |
£50,000,020 |
| Postcode Justice Trust [Charity number: SC043779] 3. The Company is incorporated for charitable objects and purposes only with the intention of providing public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere, and in particular the Company is established to promote: 3.1 the advancement of education. 3.2 the advancement of health. 3.3 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 3.4 the advancement of public participation in sport. and 3.5 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. and 3.6 the promotion of equality and diversity. |
£49,303,056 |
| Postcode Support Trust [Charity number: SC045861] The Company is incorporated for charitable objects and purposes only with the intention of providing public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere, and in particular the Company is established to promote: 3.1 The advancement of education. 3.2 The promotion of equality and diversity. 3.3 The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 3.4 The advancement of citizenship or community development. 3.5 The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science. and 3.6 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. |
£49,291,538 |
| Postcode Education Trust [Charity number: SC045922] The Company is incorporated for charitable objects and purposes only with the intention of providing public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere, and in particular the Company is established to promote: 3.1 The advancement of education. 3.2 The advancement of health. 3.3 The advancement of citizenship or community development. 3.4 The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. and 3.5 The promotion of equality and diversity. |
£49,268,592 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| LONGFIELD WOMENS INSTITUTE [Charity number: 1016080] The main purposes of the W.I Organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, arts and crafts, improve conditions, advance education in citizenship in public questions - national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health & social welfare, and to put in practice those ideals. |
£1,750 |
| Reuse and Thrive [Charity number: SC049977] The organisations charitable purposes are 4.1 The prevention and relief of poverty 4.2 The advancement of citizenship or community development 4.3 The advancement of education |
£19,416 |
| ABSAFE SCIO [Charity number: SC027660] The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The saving of lives 4.2 The advancement of citizenship or community development 4.3 The advancement of education |
£75,876 |
| Inspiring Families Development Network Scotland [Charity number: SC054761] To support and provide a platform for families, both locally and overseas, to acquire skills as a means of capacity building for sustainable development, while fostering family cohesion and promoting lasting harmony within their communities. 1. To advance education by providing training and skills development programmes for parents, children, and families to enhance their personal and professional capacities. 2. To advance health by promoting physical and mental wellbeing through family-focused sports, recreational, and well-being activities. 3. To advance citizenship and community development by encouraging volunteering, cultural exchange, and collaboration among families within local and international communities. 4. To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, or financial hardship through the provision of advice, resources, and community support initiatives. 5. To promote equality and diversity by fostering understanding, respect, and cohesion among families of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. |
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| Auchmuty and Dovecot Tenants and Residents Association [Charity number: SC046539] The Association will operate as a non-profit distributing charity whose principal objective is: The advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector. In furtherance of this objective the association will: Safeguard and promote the interests of tenants in the area on matters concerning building and development of housing, the environment of the area and the social and community life of its population. |
£79,949 |
| 1st Crichton Brownies [Charity number: SC040528] Promoting the instruction of girls of all classes in the principles of discipline, loyalty and good citizenship |
£4,981 |
| Community in Cupar [Charity number: SC051775] 4.1 The prevention or relief of poverty in the town of Cupar, and surrounding area of North East Fife. 4.2 The advancement of citizenship or community development in the town of Cupar, and surrounding area of North East Fife. 4.3 The relief of those in need in the town of Cupar, and surrounding area of North East Fife. 4.4 To coordinate relief efforts within in the North East Fife Area towards larger efforts nationally and internationally. |
£39,238 |
| Concrete Garden [Charity number: SC043154] 4 To promote for the benefit of the public the advancement of citizenship, civic responsibility, sustainable community development and urban regeneration of the community of Possilpark and the wider North Glasgow Area 4.1 To provide recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons whom the activities and facility?s are intended 4.2 To advance environmental protection, improvement and education to all people. |
£230,796 |
| Castlebrae Community SCIO [Charity number: SC050015] The purposes of the SCIO are to promote the advancement of education, health and citizenship of the pupils attending and living in the catchment area of the Castlebrae Community High School. The SCIO will also provide relief of those in need as a result of financial hardship. The purposes will be achieved through the following, which list is not exclusive. (i) provision of funding for school breakfast clubs. (ii) grants to pupils to attend courses to learn new skills. (iii) grants to pupils to purchase clothes for interview. and (iv) the provision of mental health staff to assist the children with their education and home life. |
£3,611 |
| Low Waters Community Group [Charity number: SC052955] The Organisation has been formed to benefit the community of Hamilton which is defined by the distinct areas of Low Waters, Eddlewood, Laighstonehall, Highstonehall, Hillhouse, Burnbank, Whitehill, Meikle Earnock, Little Earnock, High Earnock, Silvertonhill, Chantinghall, Fairhill & Ferniegair (the Community), with the following purposes (the Purposes): The advancement of citizenship or community development The provision of recreational facilities |
£30,377 |
