Democracy SO103¶
Democracy is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Society category.
67 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.03% 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 | 18 | 0.02% |
| £10k - £100k | 13 | 0.02% |
| £100k - £250k | 10 | 0.05% |
| £250k - £500k | 4 | 0.04% |
| £500k - £1m | 4 | 0.06% |
| £1m - £10m | 11 | 0.13% |
| Over £10m | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 60 | 0.03% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 41 | 0.02% |
| oscr | 17 | 0.07% |
| ccni | 9 | 0.12% |
| Total | 67 | 0.03% |
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. |
£3,774,345 |
| COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION (UNITED KINGDOM BRANCH) [Charity number: 1095118] To work for the advancement of parliamentary democracy throughout the Commonwealth. |
£2,598,094 |
| 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. |
£2,486,847 |
| 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. |
£2,263,538 |
| 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 |
£1,866,145 |
| 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'. |
£1,711,042 |
| 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. |
£1,603,691 |
| 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. |
£1,180,738 |
| STAKEHOLDER DEMOCRACY NETWORK [Charity number: 1148143] We support the efforts of those affected by extractive industries & weak governance through rights based community empowerment. We strive to protect human rights & demand responsive governance. Our pillars of research & advocacy help facilitate communities & civil society to negotiate with other stakeholders, to get a better deal from the investments & operations that affect their lives |
£1,079,872 |
| 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. |
£1,037,210 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Jambo! Radio [SCIO] [Charity number: SC053499] (a) the advancement of education. by providing training in audiovisual and broadcast technologies operations using a combination of informal, work-based, vocational, and assessments-based methods, for people of African and Caribbean heritage in Scotland who already face multiple barriers in media education, employment, and access to the creative sector. or have fallen out of the mainstream system. (b) the advancement of citizenship or community development by promotion of civic responsibility through our multilingual broadcast radio programmes in promoting democracy and equality, and engagement with social and political processes, promote good citizenship. Advance community development: develop and operate a multilingual community local broadcast media/radio stations and community websites, supporting people and community groups to identify and articulate their needs, promotion of volunteering to support community capacity, resilience and cohesion, and as a pathway to employment or further training. (c) the promotion of equality and diversity through awareness-raising events and programmes, promoting inclusiveness within society and raising awareness of discrimination against people of ethnic minorities. (d) the advancement of the arts, heritage, and culture Advancement of the arts: by training aspiring artists on content through our masterclasses in music creation and production, media content such as drama, storytelling harnesses the creative arts skills of aspiring artists in Scotland. Advancement of the heritage: through heritage training and legacy projects, including trips to heritage sites and celebrating historic traditions. Advancement of culture: through our radio programming and content available to the public, the radio station is a defining feature or characteristics of people of African and Caribbean heritage in Scotland, which support the promotion of history, language and literature, arts, music, singing and dance, food and fashion. Core to our activities is the preservation, commemorate, and celebrate these cultural features for public benefit. |
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| CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND PEACE RESEARCH [Charity number: 1175884] The Centre for Democracy and Peace Research aims to support and promote academic freedom and critical knowledge production in and beyond Turkey. |
£44,322 |
| North West Migrants Forum [Charity number: NI107318] Our Annual Programme consists of 4 areas of work; a) Drop in service; Provide advice and orientation support, including signposting to other statutory and voluntary sector services and interpretation service. Drop in service operates 5 days a week from 9.30am-5.00pm. Clients and service users can also access support through telephone, social media outlets and where possible our staff accompany them to the right service provider. b) Community Engagement and Contact Service; programme facilitates parents, families and young people from BME community’s to build their capacity including peer to peer support, confidence and skills building training and community education. Activities on this programme includes, family fun days, Summer Inter-generational residentials, Educational Trips, Skills Development training and Intercultural Friendship clubs c) Intercultural Youth engagement programme; Empowers disadvantaged young people to develop as individuals and enjoy new challenges through volunteering and social action whilst making a positive contribution to the community. Activities include; Contact residentials, Intercultural Youth Café, Intercultural Youth Learning Exchange, Democracy Days discussions and debates, recreational ,health and well being activities; e.g, nature walks, movie night, recycling day, Picnic in the city, Intercultural healthy eating cookery lessons and Structured and facilitated physical exercise/fitness classes d) Community Outreach Educational Programme; Works with schools, youth and community groups across the DCSDC area to develop community intercultural dialogue and communication. Activities include; Intercultural dialogue and interactive workshops in schools,Festival of cultures which encompasses Intercultural Arts Initiatives such as storytelling workshops, culture nights and celebration of culture through intercultural foods, music and dance. |
£264,373 |
| WIDOWS FOR PEACE THROUGH DEMOCRACY [Charity number: 1117334] WPD holds regular meetings on widowhood issues at the UN Commission on the Status of Women. As the umbrella organisation for widows NGOs in conflict afflicted countries, it gathers data on the plight of widows; acts as the international focal point for regional widows' groups such as SANWED, and raises awareness on this topic with UK/EU and the UN. It also works with CEDAW. |
£415 |
| CITIZENS FOR CHANGE [Charity number: 1131316] Democracy and Governance matters,Welfare, Empowerment Challenge, and Education & Mentoring . |
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| CENTRE FOR WOMEN'S CAREER DEVELOPMENT & SUCCESS [Charity number: 1109359] WE PROVIDE SERVICES THAT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY, WITHOUT PREJUDICE WORKS AT 98 PER CENT WITH DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE FROM THE BAME COMMUNITIES, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYMENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY INFORMATION PROVISIONS, HEALTH PROMOTIONS, GENERAL & LEGAL ADVICE, HERITAGE & CULTURE, COMMUNITY COHESION, UNDERSTANDING OF UK DEMOCRACY. |
£450 |
| PATCHWORK FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1177576] Patchwork works to equip young people (18 - 30 years old) with the necessary skills and experience to encourage active participation in democracy and wider civil society. Our activities seek to fulfil our mission to make our democracy more accessible while supporting the professional development of young people and supporting them to take active roles in civil society. |
£248,463 |
| AGENCY FOR CULTURE AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT [Charity number: 1080561] Delivers: 1. Social responsibility, active citizenry, community cohesion. 2. combats inequality, xenophobia, homophobia, antisemitism, islamophobia, ageism, misogyny. 3. special needs inclusion play, learning with disabilities, autism. AFRID, Crohn's. Carer parents' respite. 4. Tackles unemployment, behaviour problems, provides childcare, training carers. 5. A Think Tank for freedoms, democracy. |
£68,110 |
| 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. |
£3,774,345 |
| Turkish Intercultural Society in Scotland [Charity number: SC053093] The organisation's purposes are: The advancement of the Turkish cultural heritage and the arts through utilising Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) as a means to progressing community cohesion and facilitating equal participation for the diverse Turkish and other communities cultural heritage programs: via seeking to advance equal democratic participation for all and representation at relevant forums and committees, proactively facilitating and managing a Turkish multicultural community 'Hub', staging multicultural cultural heritage exhibitions and clubs, delivering intercultural awareness dialogue, facilitating multicultural events and activities, delivering workshops aiming at enhancing public education of Turkish and other intangible cultural heritage while enhancing community spirit and cohesion. The advancement of active citizenship through the development and delivery of democratic participation programs, advancing intangible cultural heritage awareness and promoting diversity at various levels: endorsing and enhancing the cultural rights of the Turkish and other diverse communities, the encouragement of voluntary activities and increasing the involvement of individuals and communities in cultural and arts activities through offering intangible cultural heritage educational activities, training opportunities, intangible cultural and arts clubs, as well as community development initiatives: facilitating meaningful engagement and equal participation of the diverse communities in these programs. The promotion of race equality through celebrating diversity, intangible cultural heritage and community cohesion via utilising participative democracy programs, encouraging intercultural dialogue and seeking to inform and influence responsively relevant policies and representation at relevant forums as well as delivering cultural and community development initiatives aiming at enhancing active participation for all and advancing community cohesion: enhancing inclusion, intercultural cooperation as well as capacity development support as a means of tackling exclusion and endorsing community spirit, integration and active citizenship. |
