Democracy SO103¶
Democracy is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Society category.
72 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.04% 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(democrac(tic|y)|political engagement)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 24 | 0.03% |
| £10k - £100k | 12 | 0.02% |
| £100k - £250k | 8 | 0.04% |
| £250k - £500k | 6 | 0.06% |
| £500k - £1m | 5 | 0.07% |
| £1m - £10m | 12 | 0.13% |
| Over £10m | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 67 | 0.03% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 44 | 0.03% |
| oscr | 19 | 0.08% |
| ccni | 9 | 0.13% |
| Total | 72 | 0.04% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| NEW ISRAEL FUND [Charity number: 1060081] NEW ISRAEL FUND IS THE LEADING ORGANISATION STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY AND EQUALITY IN ISRAEL. NIF HELPS DEVELOP ISRAEL'S CIVIL SOCIETY ON ISSUES INCLUDING SHARED SOCIETY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, MINORITY RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH GRANT-MAKING, ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING, AND DELIVERING PROJECTS. IN THE UK WE RUN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THESE ISSUES. |
£3,463,566 |
| COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION (UNITED KINGDOM BRANCH) [Charity number: 1095118] To work for the advancement of parliamentary democracy throughout the Commonwealth. |
£3,184,622 |
| OPPORTUNITY GREEN [Charity number: 1199413] Opportunity Green is an NGO working to unlock the opportunities from tackling climate change using law, economics and policy. Opportunity Green helps countries, civil society and business access the solutions that reduce emissions and bring enormous opportunities for economic development, improved health and increased democracy. |
£2,839,404 |
| mySociety [Charity number: 1076346] mySociety helps people be active citizens with technology, research and data that individuals, journalists, and civil society can use, openly and for free. We work across three interlinked practice areas: Community, Democracy and Transparency - each underpinned by research, sector building and appropriate commercial work. |
£2,627,848 |
| LOCAL INFORMATION UNIT LIMITED [Charity number: 1113495] The LGIU provides a range of services including: A policy briefing service on topics relevant to local democracy A daily news service Publications on local government Events and seminars Learning and development activities Research and advice |
£1,937,424 |
| THE INVOLVE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1130568] Since Involve was founded in 2003 we have worked closely with public organisations at a local, national and international level to transform how they engage with citizens. Our work seeks to create new innovations, new institutions and new norms of democracy. We do this by developing world-class participatory and deliberative processes, and by setting the agenda and building coalitions. |
£1,936,281 |
| THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF LABOUR HISTORY [Charity number: 295260] The People's History Museum is the national museum of democracy. We are the only museum dedicated to telling the story of the development of democracy in Britain. We engage, inspire and inform all audiences by showing that 'there have always been ideas worth fighting for'. |
£1,830,599 |
| The Anne Frank Trust UK Ltd [Charity number: SC040488] The Objects for which the company is established are to advance public education in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the principles of religious and racial tolerance and of democracy as illustrated by the life and diary of Anne Frank. |
£1,601,300 |
| CIVIC FUTURE [Charity number: 1204528] Civic Future has the aim of strengthening civic society and democracy through improving the quality of public leadership. Our programme identifies and supports talented individuals committed to liberal ideas to enter public life, and trains and develops them to be effective in a variety of roles. |
£1,382,094 |
| SCHOOL OF CIVIC EDUCATION [Charity number: 1173608] The charity's objects ("objects") are specifically restricted to the following: to advance the education of the public worldwide in the principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law. |
£1,192,861 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| The Purple Heart Network [Charity number: SC046109] 4 The Purple Heart Network aims to improve environmental and social justice outcomes for people locally and globally by supporting citizens, communities, businesses and decision makers to work together to ensure people and places are healthier, happier and have the opportunity to thrive. 4.1 To advance environmental protection we will: 4.1.1 Raise awareness of the connection between local actions and their impact upon climate change ? both at locally and globally. 4.1.2 Encourage people, across society, to take steps and make choices that reduce their contribution, and that of their local and national community, to climate change. 4.1.3 Highlight the connection between environmental & social justice, locally and globally. 4.1.4 Work across society to encourage collaboration which supports the design, development and delivery of environmentally sensitive interventions that are also socially sensitive and ensure they are accessible to all ? regardless of socio-economic factors. 4.1.5 Build the capacity of communities, businesses and individuals to influence policy and decision making on environmental issues. 4.2 We will advance citizenship and community development by: 4.2.1 Working directly with people in communities, supporting them to identity and address the physical and social needs of their communities. 4.2.2 Providing high quality volunteering opportunities that allow people to build their skills and use their experiences to support positive change. 4.2.3 Supporting communities to develop community designed and delivered solutions that bring immediate benefit to their local environment and the people who live there. 4.2.4 Supporting citizens, communities and businesses to engage with decision makers, building civic responsibility and knowledge of local, central and national democratic processes. 4.3 We will organise recreational facilities and activities to improve the conditions of life for people by:: 4.3.1 Providing engaging, positive, supportive volunteering projects that reduce social isolation and build community cohesion. 4.3.2 Supporting the development of greener, healthier physical environments that encourage people to walk and cycle. 4.3.3 Support communities to create communal spaces that encourage outdoor activities including gardening, cycling and walking. |
£720 |
| Al Masjid SCIO [Charity number: SC052744] The organisations purposes are: 4.1 To serve the cause of Islam, practically by creating facilities and platforms for the observance of its principles, such as establishing or supporting Muslim places of worship and establishing learning facilities online and in-house, especially but not exclusively for the benefit of the Muslim community in the UK, with a particular focus on Scotland. 4.2 To provide welfare and recreational facilities and platforms for the poor and orphaned with the object of improving the mental and physical health of the above Muslim community, 4.3 To advance education and in particular Islamic ethical education for the benefit, of particularly and not exclusively, the above Muslim community, 4.4 To relieve the poverty of the above Muslim community, by providing career guidance and welfare advice in Muslim places of worship, creating awareness on social mobility in deprived areas and amongst most marginalized in our society like the refugees, migrants, and Muslim women, especially the single mothers, and promoting awareness on budgeting and ethical financial conduct amongst Muslim youth, and other similar practices. 4.5 To promote good race relations within the wider community, through promoting ethical conduct and building bridges, such as community get-togethers, educational workshops and promoting social, educational, and political engagement in areas that are most ethnically diverse. 4.6 To do such other things pursuant to the above as are charitable in law. |
£49,954 |
| Irish in Scotland [Charity number: SC053932] The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The promotion of race equality and diversity through celebrating cultural heritage and community cohesion as well as combating hate crime and exclusion: via culture, art and community development programs including the advancement of participative democracy and inclusion, information sharing via relevant publications and newsletter as well as capacity development support via facilitating a voice for the diverse Irish communities in influencing relevant policies and community development programs as a means of tackling exclusion and promoting race equality and active citizenship 4.2 The advancement of the Irish cultural heritage through initiating and delivering public exhibitions, cultural heritage clubs, art and culture programs, giving presentations and/or performances for the public to raise awareness of the history and traditions of the diverse Irish communities and their cultural heritage. |
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| NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF WOMEN'S ORGANISATIONS [Charity number: 803701] Lobbying and campaigning, building bridges and alliances between organisations, providing opportunities to network, developing the capacity of women's organisations, engaging young women with democratic institutions |
£5,245 |
| THE PROJECT FOR MODERN DEMOCRACY [Charity number: 1154924] 1. The promotion of efficient government.2. The advancement of education to inform and contribute to overall public knowledge on issues of government, public administration and public service delivery.3. The promotion of civic responsibility and good citizenship for the public benefit. |
£162,123 |
| Northern Ireland Youth Forum [Charity number: NI102677] Our work is diverse and wide ranging and includes youth development projects; intervention work; street based youth work; training and capacity building; community change; community relations; participative democracy and social justice work. We operate throughout NI and are a 'Regional Voluntary Youth Organisation' (RVYO). Our job is to promote the voice of young people in the decision making process and much of our work focuses on effecting change at a policy level. Young people benefit directly from a range of programmes; educational and capacity building courses; interventions; one to one work; mentoring; personal development work; community and citizenship projects; community development work; community relations work; etc. These programmes have a wider benefit to society and community in that all of the work young people engage in is 'for the greater good' with indirect benefits for family; peers and communities. Young people through engaging with the youth forum, will have the opportunity to overcome barriers to learning; be encouraged and supported to have a say in the issues that are most important to them and develop self awareness and inner strength to achieve in all areas of their lives. We offer a range of programmes from Youth Democracy projects; detached youth work; outreach work; accredited and non accredited training; cross community and cross border work; international work; programmes for NEET and 'at risk' young people. We work closely with local authorities and the legislative assembly. |
£1,166,217 |
| Racial Inclusion and Supporting Empowerment (RISE) Forth Valley SCIO [Charity number: SC049883] Purposes 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To advance active citizenship and the contribution of the diverse communities across the Forth Valley through promoting equality & diversity, dynamic citizenship and assisting in removing barriers (e.g. language, isolation and exclusion) of diverse ethnic and cultural minorities communities. This will be done through empowering an active role locally and nationally building direct links with local disadvantaged communities and policy makers. addressing areas of support in relation to training, cultural heritage, health, education and overall welfare of these communities. 4.2 To promote racial harmony among the diverse communities through celebrating Muslim and other cultural heritage and facilitating inclusion in multicultural Scotland while empowering these communities through capacity building support as a means of tackling isolation and promoting integration and active citizenship. This will build positive relationships, promote mutual understanding and respect and dignity for all while enhancing community cohesion through offering relevant activities and training opportunities and stimulating democratic participation in all aspects of community work and society. 4.3 To advance education through offering educational activities and training opportunities as well as empowering youth engagement and participation in education and well as equal opportunities in progressing participative democracy for all. 4.4 To advance public participation in sport by facilitating weekly football sessions and forming partnerships with other local organisations to provide a range of sporting opportunities. 4.5 To provide recreational activities with the object of improving conditions for the persons for whom the activities are primarily intended through our projects. we provide a safe space for women and children to advance their skills in a social environment. |
£74,697 |
| ARTHUR MCDOUGALL FUND [Charity number: 212151] To increase public knowledge/understanding of the operations of electoral democracy. Major focus on voting systems, elections, representative institutions. Encouraging research & information dissemination; 'REPRESENTATION Journal of Representative Democracy' quarterly (unattributed peer-reviewed); historic archives & other electoral studies collections; online resources; occasional seminar events. |
£34,216 |
| MODEL WESTMINSTER [Charity number: 1184456] Model Westminster works to improve the political engagement of young people. We are a non-partisan, volunteer-run, and educational registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Our interactive events, spanning talks, debates and group work, are designed to illustrate how politics and policymaking interact to tackle the greatest political challenges of our time. |
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| THE KINGSTON UPON HULL WILLIAM WILBERFORCE LECTURE TRUST [Charity number: 1085191] TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY BY THE GIVING OF A SERIES OF PUBLIC LECTURES IN KINGSTON UPON HULL |
£3,207 |
