Loneliness SW106¶
Loneliness is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Social welfare category.
3,337 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.64% 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(loneliness|befriending|social(ly)? (deprivation|isolat(ion|ed)|exclu(sion|ded)|contact)|lonely|isolation)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 838 | 1.18% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,016 | 1.44% |
| £100k - £250k | 469 | 2.09% |
| £250k - £500k | 278 | 2.51% |
| £500k - £1m | 153 | 2.20% |
| £1m - £10m | 161 | 1.75% |
| Over £10m | 18 | 0.80% |
| Total | 2,933 | 1.52% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,334 | 1.36% |
| oscr | 752 | 3.01% |
| ccni | 251 | 3.59% |
| Total | 3,337 | 1.64% |
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. |
£131,786,000 |
| 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. |
£74,790,071 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£22,049,000 |
| 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 |
| Community Lifestyles Ltd [Charity number: SC028041] The Charity’s objects are: To provide services which support disabled people to live in the community as full citizens with the same rights and opportunities as others. Services shall include (but may not be limited to): • The provision of flexible, person centred social care support for daily living activities • Creating, facilitating and supporting leisure, learning and employment activities • Promoting, building and encouraging relationships and peer support that reduce social isolation |
£20,944,677 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| OPEN DOORS PROJECT (HULL) [Charity number: 1200838] Open Doors Project (Hull), based at Princes Avenue Methodist Church, supports asylum seekers and refugees in the Hull area, by befriending, counselling, listening, by providing free food parcels, used and new donated items (e.g. clothing and household), limited cash support and housing costs for destitute asylum seekers, language and music sessions, tea/coffee and lunch one day per week. |
£171,546 |
| Touch Of Love Outreach (SCIO) [Charity number: SC050493] Purposes 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 To advance education by providing educational workshops and support systems to help minority youths and families overcome language barriers and adapt to educational frameworks in Scotland, facilitating smoother integration into local schooling systems. 4.2 To promote citizenship or community development by organizing community-led dialogues and activities that encourage active citizenship, participation in democratic processes, and community development, fostering a sense of belonging and active engagement among New Scots and minority groups. 4.3 To advance the arts, heritage, culture, or science by organizing cultural festivals, dance, and music workshops to celebrate diverse heritages in Scotland, promoting racial harmony and mutual respect among different ethnic groups. 4.4 To advance public participation in sport by organizing sports activities that promote physical health, teamwork, and integration across diverse communities in Scotland. 4.5 To provide recreational facilities or organize recreational activities by offering facilities and events designed for minority groups in Scotland, improving their living conditions by providing safe spaces for leisure and social interaction. 4.6 To advance human rights, conflict resolution, or reconciliation by working to influence policies that protect and promote human rights, aiming to resolve conflicts and promote reconciliation within Scotland’s racially diverse communities. 4.7 To promote equality and diversity by advocating for equal rights and combating racial discrimination, ensuring that all community members have equal opportunities and are respected in society. 4.8 To advance environmental protection or improvement by including educational activities that raise awareness about environmental protection among minority communities, encouraging sustainable practices. 4.9 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in Scotland and Overseas by supporting families, men, women, young people, and children who face social isolation and loneliness in Scotland and overseas due to financial hardship in care responsibilities, a decline in physical or mental health, or life transitions. 4.10 To advance education overseas by donating books and providing financial assistance in the form of scholarships to pupils and students from families in crisis due to hunger and poverty. |
£169,330 |
| BASE 33 YOUTH TRUST [Charity number: 1075908] BASE33, THE WORKING NAME OF THE TRUST, WORKS WITH ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, BUT HAS BEEN PARTICULARLY SUCCESSFUL WITH SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND HARD TO REACH TEENAGERS. IT OPERATES DETACHED YOUTH WORK, EVENING DROP-INS AND OFFSITE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SUPPLY ALONG WITH OTHER ADVICE AND EVENTS TO CHALLENGE AND INVOLVE THE YOUNG PEOPLE. IN 2008 BASE33 WAS AWARDED THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE. |
£1,121 |
| THE MOTHERS' UNION IN THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD [Charity number: 1063619] Working with families and young people.Fundraising for National and Worldwide Mothers' Union projects for literacy; Domestic abuse; Social deprivation; Respite holidays.Training in Public Speaking;Spiritual direction and public services of worship. |
£45,602 |
| WORCESTER CITY WELCOMES REFUGEES [Charity number: 1209008] To promote social inclusion among people who are refugees and asylum seekers, socially excluded on the grounds of their social and economic position, by promoting and/or co-ordinating, in partnership with voluntary, community and faith organisations, services and facilities designed to relieve need, prevent such people from being socially excluded and assist them to integrate into society and adap |
£27,348 |
| YOUNG SHALL GROW CENTRE [Charity number: 1215168] Young Shall Grow Centre provides inclusive sports, arts, education and mentoring for young people, including those with disabilities, to support their mental, physical and social development. We also run activities for the elderly to reduce isolation and encourage community connection through intergenerational engagement. |
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| COTEBROOK VILLAGE HALL CIO [Charity number: 1210467] Cotebrook village hall has stood proudly as a cornerstone of the community for over 85 years offering a warm and inviting hub . We encourage a diverse range of events, classes, and gatherings, catering to everyone from toddlers through to the elderly. We encourage sociability, inclusion and engagement to combat loneliness and to bring the community together. |
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| Autism Football Association [Charity number: SC047640] 4 The organisation?s purposes are: 4.1 Provide a range of sporting opportunities with targeted support to young people with disabilities 4.2 The promotion of social inclusion among disabled young people and their parents who are socially excluded from society or parts of society as a result of them having a disability 4.3 Provides an awards programme that encourages and enables disabled people to participate more effectively within the wider community 4.4 Provide training and support 4.5 Increasing or coordinating opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with service providers to enable these providers to adapt services to better meet their needs |
£28,822 |
| The Village Club Poyntzpass [Charity number: NI105394] When: Every Wednesday (except for July & August) from 10.00am to 12.00pm Where: The Meeting Place Church Street Poyntzpass Details: We are a group of 'Older' people who meet each week for companionship and friendship we always start our meetings with a drink and biscuits/scones etc and plenty of craic which we feel is very important to our members helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation. We then have a Speaker, do Yoga, have Choirs or music do an activity which can include art projects, quizzes, beetle drive, bingo, armchair excercises for the second hour of our meeting. We also have outings to local garden centres, cookery school etc and have a 5 day holiday each year. |
£2,848 |
| THE TWISTING DUCKS THEATRE COMPANY CIO [Charity number: 1170354] Our aim is to enable people with learning disabilites and autism to take part in the arts and to produce theatre and film that helps them to explore the issues that are most important to them, increase their skills and independence, improve their helath and wellbeing, reduce social isolation and and become more visible and active in their communities. |
£383,048 |
