Social activities `SW107`¶

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

5,716 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.81% 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	2,000	2.81%
£10k - £100k	2,174	3.09%
£100k - £250k	574	2.56%
£250k - £500k	298	2.69%
£500k - £1m	128	1.84%
£1m - £10m	155	1.69%
Over £10m	18	0.80%
Total	5,347	2.76%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	4,669	2.72%
oscr	663	2.66%
ccni	384	5.49%
Total	5,716	2.81%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
Enable Scotland (Leading The Way) [Charity number: SC021731] 2.1 The company's Objects are: 2.1.1 the relief of those in need, the advancement of health, education, community development and human rights, the promotion of equality and diversity, and the relief of unemployment. 2.1.2 in furtherance of these objects, the company may provide, develop or support care, support and community services, including employability and educational provision. promote rights, independence and social inclusion. support families, carers and community organisations. undertake or disseminate research. and carry out any other activities in furtherance of the Objects.	£65,515,841
FEDCAP UK [Charity number: 1175737] The activities of the charity is the advancement of social inclusion through enabling economic independence, employment and opportunity for disadvantaged and disabled individuals through various workforce and economic development initiatives and programmes delivered across the UK.	£41,756,381
THE BRENDONCARE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 326508] Brendoncare's purpose is to support older people, and its principal activities are the development and management of care centres (of which it currently has ten), and volunteer-led friendship and well-being clubs (of which it currently has over 60), situated in the South of England.	£27,848,000
United Kingdom for UNHCR [Charity number: 1183415] UK for UNHCR fundraises on behalf of the UNHCR in order to support their assistance programmes, including promoting awareness, encouraging the advancement of education for and social inclusion, for the relief and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced and stateless persons.	£25,532,000
The Cedar Foundation [Charity number: NI101121] We work with service users to offer person centred assistance and support with careers advice, educational opportunities and work experience. We work with employers to seek job opportunities and provide on-going advice and assistance to support the needs of both the service user and their employer so that they can work independently. The Outlook Service allows children and young people to engage in social and recreational activities of their choice outside of their family environment. The Transitions Service is an early intervention service to enable young people to make appropriate choices when moving on from school to Further or Higher Education, training or employment. The Youth Matters Service provides social activities and personal development programmes for young people with disabilities up to 18 years old. Right 4 U offers children and young people who have ASD a made to measure service that makes it possible for them to get out of the house and into their community. We provide a range of Living Options designed to meet the needs of people who have brain injury, physical disability and sensory impairment and for people with learning disabilities. Our Supported Living Service provides independent apartments or bungalows to people with different levels of housing support and care needs. Our Housing Support Service provides support to adults in their own homes and our Floating Support team assists adults living in their own home to carry out their housing responsibilities independently by tailoring a programme to suit their individual needs. We provide 24-hour care in our Residential Services. We provide a range of Social and Community Network programmes to promote peer support and participation in the community	£23,238,668
KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT [Charity number: 1115017] Kaleidescope is an internationally recognised drugs service providing treatment and testing to clients on its own sites. The project is a passionate advocate of the rights of drug users to receive quality services in an hospitable environment. It aims to promote social inclusion and makes innovative contributions to the well being of the whole community. Respect and hospitality are the cornerstone	£19,463,197
GOODENOUGH COLLEGE [Charity number: 312894] Goodenough College provides residential accommodation for British and international postgraduate students and their families in central London. We deliver a vibrant community through a unique programme of intellectual, cultural and social activities in line with our values of global citizenship and social responsibility. The Burn offers accommodation and an academic retreat in Scotland.	£18,369,000
CLARION FUTURES [Charity number: 1135056] The objects of the Charity are to develop the capacity and skills of the members of any socially and economically disadvantaged community so that they are better able to participate more fully in society; the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship and to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded.	£17,228,000
RAPPORT HOUSING AND CARE [Charity number: 254140] The organisation exists to establish, manage and improve houses and homes which provide residential and supported accommodation, together with care and companionship, for elderly people.	£16,663,618
POhWER [Charity number: SC048858] 4. Objects To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded in particular but not exclusively by: 4.1 Providing information, advice, support, empowerment and advocacy and managing advocacy and user-involvement projects which help people to speak up and to be heard as well as secure their rights and entitlements. 4.2 Supporting the development of empowerment, advocacy and service user-involvement projects which help people. 4.3 Supporting and providing information, advice, support, empowerment and advocacy and user-involvement projects. 4.4 Promoting information, advice, support, empowerment and advocacy and good practice in information, advice, support, advocacy and user-involvement 4.5 Promoting equal opportunities for people. 4.6 Educating and training people and organisations about empowerment, advocacy and user- involvement. 4. 7 Providing information, advice, support, empowerment and advocacy to people and those responsible for providing services to them.	£15,975,771

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
THE YATELEY AND DISTRICT U3A [Charity number: 1113027] To provide education/training mainly by self help. Exchange of knowledge & experience for mutual benefit. To provide recreational/social activities and moral support. Sporting activities.	£12,887
THE OUTHOUSE [Charity number: 1204555] THE OBJECTS OF THE OUTHOUSE ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION IN ESSEX AND SURROUNDING AREAS: 1) THE PROMOTION OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY: A) WORKING TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION AND INEQUALITY ON THE GROUNDS OF GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION; B) ADVANCING EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS OF ISSUES RELATING TO SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY AND DISCRIMINATION AND THE NEEDS OF LGBTQ+ PEOPLE AND THE ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR COMMUNITIES; C) CULTIVATING A SENTIMENT IN FAVOUR OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN RELATION TO PEOPLE WHO IDENTIFY AS LGBTQ+; AND D) PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH LGBTQ+ PEOPLE MAY CONNECT AND BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY. 2) THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AMONGST PEOPLE WHO ARE EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION OR GENDER RE-ASSIGNMENT PREVENTING SUCH PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF SUCH PEOPLE AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY.FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE:‘LGBTQ’ REFERS TO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUESTIONING OR QUEER AND ‘+’ REFERS TO OTHER CATEGORIES INCLUDING NON-BINARY AND PANSEXUAL;REFERENCES TO ‘LGBTQ+ PEOPLE’ INCLUDES, BY EXTENSION, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS/PARTNERS/FRIENDS.
Carcullion Gateway Hilltown [Charity number: NI100146] The Organisation is made up of adults with learning and physical disabilities who meet on a weekly basis to socialise with each other and participate in playing games and learning crafts. The helpers are voluntary community members who supervise the adults with games and encourage them to take part in keep fit classes as well organise day trips and outings.	£16,486
COVENTRY VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND SIGHTED TANDEM ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1133237] Promoting social interaction of visually impaired and sighted people through physical or mental recreation, including, but not by way of limitation, tandem bicycle riding.	£3,984
THE LAVENDER CAFE ORCHESTRA [Charity number: 1213059] We provide inclusive opportunities for LGBTQ plus people, and the wider community, to practise and perform Music and Dance.We provide safe space for rehearsals and performances.We raise awareness of discrimination towards LGBTQ plus people through our work and performances.We promote social inclusion. We aim to educate the wider population with regard to LGBTQ plus issues.
FRIDAY FRIENDS [Charity number: 1177967] Friday Friends provides a friendly and supportive environment in which adults with additional and special needs can engage in enjoyable and purposeful activity aimed at encouraging increased independence and enhanced social interaction.	£3,466
Kinallen Rural Community Development Association [Charity number: NI102226] Kinallen Rural Community Development Association (KRCDA) is a group of Kinallen residents who work for the benefit of the whole community in Kinallen. We work with statutory bodies, local businesses and other community and voluntary organisations to improve living conditions for everyone in Kinallen. We help those feeling most isolated in Kinallen by seeking to provide facilities for the youth, women and older people. We have worked to improve community spirit and pride in the area by organising social events for Kinallen residents. The news section of our website WWW.KRCDA.ORG demonstrates some of the community and cross-community events that the Association have helped organise over the last 2 years.	£4,680
ABDON VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 522472] To manage Abdon Village Hall and arrange social events for the community of Abdon and those living close by.	£10,779
Munlochy Community Development Trust Urras Pholl Lochaidh [Charity number: SC055081] The advancement of community development and citizenship To advance community development and active citizenship by supporting access to and engagement with local community and natural spaces. This includes encouraging residents to take part in the stewardship, development, and sustainable use of community assets and natural environments, with the aim of fostering stronger community ties, civic responsibility, local enterprise, and pride of place. The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities. To provide and enhance inclusive and accessible recreational facilities, and to organise activities that promote participation in community life and connection with the natural environment. These opportunities will improve physical and mental well-being, promote citizenship and social inclusion, and enhance the overall quality of life. The advancement of environmental protection or improvement To advance environmental protection and improvement through the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of local natural resources. The organisation will support responsible access to nature and encourage community involvement in caring for and learning about local environments. The advancement of education To advance education by encouraging formal and informal learning opportunities that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, heritage, skills development, and active citizenship. These opportunities will support greater access to knowledge, nature, and community participation for people of all ages and backgrounds.
NORTHCHURCH & BERKHAMSTED UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE [Charity number: 1179473] We hold monthly meetings with a speaker, refreshments and plenty of interaction between our committee and members. We run many different groups with a view to education and friendship. At least ten outings are arranged each year to places of interest and one of our main aims is to provide a friendly meeting place for the local community.	£12,265