Loneliness `SW106`¶

Loneliness is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Social welfare category.

3,205 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.58% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	742	1.04%
£10k - £100k	985	1.41%
£100k - £250k	453	2.05%
£250k - £500k	275	2.54%
£500k - £1m	142	2.12%
£1m - £10m	157	1.74%
Over £10m	21	0.97%
Total	2,775	1.44%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,257	1.32%
oscr	688	2.78%
ccni	260	3.62%
Total	3,205	1.58%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE [Charity number: 1079327] CGL provides a range of services to support individuals, families and communities whose lives are adversely affected by crime, substance misuse, homelessness, anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, social deprivation and lack of opportunity.The Charity works with challenging service users with complex needs, including those with entrenched drug habits and offending behaviour.	£339,714,761
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
ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY [Charity number: 296645] Alzheimer's Society staff and volunteers provide services to people affected by dementia, including day care and home care, support and befriending services across England, Wales, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland. We provide information and training, and every year we invest in research. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and those who care for them.	£143,833,000
DOGS TRUST [Charity number: 1167663] Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accommodation, puppy houses, isolation blocks and treatment rooms. Dogs Trust provides financial assistance to allow owners in genuine need to have their dogs neutered through participating veterinary practices. Dogs Trust provides dog training and educational material on responsible dog ownership.	£143,067,945
AGE UK [Charity number: 1128267] Age UK aims to create a world where older people can live their lives free from poverty, isolation and neglect. It raises awareness of issues affecting older people in the UK and overseas, researches and campaigns for changes in policy and practice, and offers practical support to disadvantaged older people. It is funded by individuals, companies and trusts.	£121,698,000
DOGS TRUST LEGACY [Charity number: 227523] Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accomodation, puppy houses, isolation blocks and treatment rooms.Dogs Trust provides financial assistance to allow owners in genuine need to have their dogs neutered through participating veterinary practices.Dogs Trust provides dog training and educational material on responsible dog ownership.	£67,323,001
Al-Khair Foundation [Charity number: SC042234] 3.1.1 The advancement of general and religious education including but not restricted to the study, promotion and support of: (i) primary, secondary, college and university education. (ii) knowledge and understanding of Muslims and the beliefs, teachings and practices of Islam and of any other useful knowledge. (iii) good parenting skills and the protection of women, children and young people. (iv) comparative religion and interfaith dialogue with the aim of securing mutual understanding, tolerance, harmony and peace between Muslims and those who hold different or similar beliefs and follow different or similar ways of life. (vi) art and culture. (vii) enhancing, improving and strengthening local communities by means of promoting community cohesion in particular and supporting community regeneration in general. (viii) the deterrence and prevention of any form of discrimination including but not restricted to racial, religious, disability and gender discrimination. (ix) the prevention of alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (x) the prevention of gambling and debt. (xi) the prevention of crime including any form of terrorism. (xii) the promotion of Islamic Shari'a compliant finance. (xiii) the observance and maintenance of human rights in accordance with the rule of law. 3.1.2 The relief of poverty, sickness, distress and suffering of any persons who are in need including orphans, refugees , disabled and displaced people irrespective of their nationality, race, ethnic origin and religious beliefs including but not restricted to the relief of those who are the victims of : (i) natural disasters including droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, fires, hurricane and goods. (ii) man-made disasters including industrial accidents, social conflict and wars. (iii) racial, religious, disability or gender discrimination. (iv) alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (v) gambling and debt. (vi) economic and social deprivation. (vii) crime including any form of terrorism.	£60,980,930
THE SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT [Charity number: 287779] SHP is a London-based charity that works to prevent homelessness and help vulnerable and socially excluded people to transform their lives. We do this by providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. Our services are located across 20 London boroughs.	£41,053,171
FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY [Charity number: 226064] The charity offers residential, nursing and dementia care to older people in care homes on seven sites across England. We operate day care centres and a free-to-access grants service for individuals, and work to combat the devastating effects of loneliness among older people. Our vision is for a society in which all older people have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives.	£22,762,000
SPRING HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED [Charity number: 1163098] We work to the following aims:To provide high quality accommodation for people in housing need.To prevent and reduce homelessnessTo assist people on a journey away from housing need towards a future of stability, happiness and independence.To create long term prosperity by investing to prevent homelessness, poverty and social isolation and to inspire and unlock peoples potential.	£21,364,135

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FOR NIGERIA [Charity number: 1091028] Development Impact For Nigeria (DIFN) is an international development NGO providing advocacy and community development work to individuals, self help groups and professionals working with socially excluded communities across Nigeria. Our key values are empowerment and socio-economic & personal development	£1,470
SANCTUARY IN CHICHESTER CIO [Charity number: 1181855] Provision of practical, social and pastoral support to refugees and asylum seekers in the Chichester area. This includes a weekly Drop-In, Befriending, English tuition, a football-based project for young men and a Pathways to Independence project. Support and signposting are also offered to those families currently hosting refugees from the war in Ukraine	£165,951
EARTHS LONELY ANGELS [Charity number: 1197357] To relieve poverty for the public benefit by providing donated items, including but not limited to food, clothing, household items to the homeless and those in poverty. To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people and in particular but not exclusively for elderly persons who become socially excluded from society due to being house bound and have lack of a support circle.	£23,537
Abbie's Sparkle Foundation (SCIO) [Charity number: SC048189] 4 The organisation’s purposes are: a. Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation’s vision: the relief of those in need by reason of ill health, due to Cancer. b. Who will benefit: Children in the UK between the age of 0 to 18 who have Cancer c. Mission, spell out what you will do to turn vision into reality: We support the physical and mental health of Children with Cancer, by providing gifts, treats and family holidays at Abbie's Sparkle Lodge. We will raise awareness of Childhood Cancer and Sarcoma, to help with early diagnosis which could save a life. d. The outcomes are the various ways our support helps children and the difference we make in their lives, it .... • Is far-reaching and long lasting • Brings happiness to children which in-turn supports families • Enables families to spend time together to create cherished magical memories • Can keep families together during treatment • Supports children to continue with schoolwork • Supports recovery and helps with building strength post-treatment • Provides distraction and fun during isolation • Helps children keep in-touch with their peers • Can give a child some normality during challenging times • Brings Abbie’s Sparkle into people’s lives, inspiring and motivating them • Raises awareness and could help with an early diagnosis, potentially saving lives	£140,976
THE LONGFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES CENTRE [Charity number: 1184749] Longford Neighbourhood Services. provides a place where people can socialise, find assistance, access: training, money advice, health workers, housing, the police and their ward councillors since 1996. The centre has made a difference in Longford with its high levels of unemployment; drug misuse, fear of crime. It also gives elderly residents a place to meet to reduce loneliness.
AGE CONCERN LUTTERWORTH AND DISTRICT [Charity number: 247288] Lutterworth's Age Concern working for people in later life of Lutterworth and the surrounding villages, making later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, aiming to combat isolation and loneliness. The charity provides a wide range of social activities weekly or monthly. We also signpost advice and information on a variety of subjects. A Lutterworth charity working for Lutterworth people.	£207,309
Braemar Village Hall [Charity number: SC053491] 1. to advance community development. and 2. provide recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities are primarily intended. by managing Braemar Village Hall primarily, but not exclusively, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Braemar and its surrounding area as a focus for community activities, to advance education, alleviate social isolation and provide facilities and events in the interests of social welfare.
EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES [Charity number: 1155772] Delivering projects which develop the capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities, so that they are better able to identify, and help meet their needs and participate more fully in society. Preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded, and assisting them to integrate into society.	£500
QUERNS COMMUNITY CENTRE [Charity number: 1086785] Querns community centre provides a base for services, facilities, social, educational, training, playschemes, parent and child groups, youth opportunities for the residents of Querns and surrounding area. Supported by volunteers and other agencies.This is open to all ages, groups and ability.To improve the quality of life and aleviate isolation and exclusion for these residents	£263
WELLBEING PLUS [Charity number: 1197077] We support individuals facing challenges like chronic illnesses, mental health issues, loneliness, and isolation etc. We host weekly coffee mornings and craft groups aimed to teach new skills, boost confidence, and reduce anxiety Overall, We strive to build a supportive & inclusive community where individuals can learn new skills, enhance self-esteem, and alleviate feelings of isolation.	£19,984