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Abuse SW200

Abuse is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Social welfare categoryand the Abuse subcategory.

1,236 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.61% 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(abus(e|ive|ed))\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 237 0.29%
£10k - £100k 280 0.43%
£100k - £250k 132 0.68%
£250k - £500k 127 1.40%
£500k - £1m 134 2.33%
£1m - £10m 165 2.07%
Over £10m 11 0.59%
Total 1,086 0.57%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 945 0.56%
oscr 218 0.86%
ccni 73 1.03%
Total 1,236 0.61%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
change,grow,live [Charity number: SC039861]
3. The objects of the Charity are to relieve poverty in particular but not exclusively through the provision of housing, to relieve sickness and to advance the education and training in particular of all persons (and members of their families) who: 3.1.1 have committed or are likely to commit a criminal act or acts. or 3.1.2 have been or are or are in danger of becoming substance misusers. or 3.1.3 have been or are or are in danger of becoming addicted to or dependent upon drugs of any description including without limitation on the generality of the foregoing illegal drugs, alcohol, solvents or other addictive substances. or 3.1.4 have been or are or are likely to become victims of domestic abuse. or 3.1.5 have been or are or are likely to become homeless. or 3.1.6 suffer mental ill health. or 3.1.7 have suffered a legal restriction on their liberty In any penal or correctional establishment. to advance the education of the public by promoting study and research into homelessness and all aspects of and methods of crime prevention and delinquency and the prevention of drug abuse and substance misuse and to disseminate the useful results of such research. to promote for the public benefit the prevention of criminal acts and of drug abuse and substance misuse and of homelessness. to promote for the public benefit the protection of people and property from criminal acts and the effects of drug abuse and substance misuse. the promotion of charitable purposes within the member countries of the European Union, for the advancement of education, the protection of health, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress and to reduce substance related harm to the individual and the wider community. and to undertake such other activities as are charitable.
£242,225,000
United Kingdom Committee for UNICEF [Charity number: SC043677]
5.1 The objects of the Charity are: 5.2 to promote human rights for children (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and other relevant United Nations conventions and declarations, and other relevant international and regional human rights instruments) throughout the world. 5.3 To further charitable work for children throughout the world including work through families and their communities for : 5.3.1 The relief of poverty and need. 5.3.2 The provision of education and training. 5.3.3 The promotion and protection of, and provision for , health. and 5.3.4 The protection of children who are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.
£141,824,000
HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT [Charity number: 294555]
Hestia delivers high quality & empowering housing, support, protection & care services in partnership with service users & local communities in 22 London boroughs. Hestia provides services to people with mental health needs, physical disability, substance misusers, offenders, women & children fleeing domestic abuse, older & young people, personal budget holders & other wider community groups.
£42,336,632
Penny Appeal [Charity number: SC049025]
1.1 The Objects of Penny Appeal ('the Charity') are:- (1) to prevent and/or relieve poverty by providing humanitarian assistance and other means. to advance and promote education by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education and to advance health by the provision of financial or other assistance, including medicines, hospitals and other means, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. (2) the relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in the form of money or other means deemed suitable for persons/bodies, organisations and/or countries affected. (3) to develop the capacity and skills of members of the socially and economically disadvantaged communities in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet the needs and participate more fully in society. (4) to promote human rights (as defined in the universal declaration of human rights and subsequent United Nations conventions and declarations) by ?Obtaining redress for the victims of human rights abuse. ?Relieving need among the victims of human rights abuse. ?Research into human rights issues. ?Providing technical advice to government and others on human rights matters. ?Raising awareness of human rights issues. ?Promoting public support for human rights. ?Promoting respect for human rights among individuals and corporations. ?International advocacy of human rights. ?Eliminating infringements of human rights All in pursuance of equality and diversity and in particular where to do so contributes to the prevention and relief of poverty. (5) to promote sustainable development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs and will be promoted by the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources, the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life m socially and economically disadvantaged communities and the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration..
£28,683,676
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.
£27,676,245
Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust [Charity number: SC039534]
To promote human rights (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ('UDHR') and subsequent United Nations conventions and declarations and in regional codes of human rights which incorporate the rights contained in the UDHR and those subsequent conventions and declarations) throughout the world by all or any of the following means:- I (a) monitoring abuses of human rights (b) obtaining redress for the victims of human rights abuse. (c) relieving need among the victims of human rights abuse. (d) research into human rights issues. (e) educating the public about human rights (f) providing technical advice to government and others on human rights matters. (g) contributing to the sound administration of human rights law. (h) commenting on proposed human rights legislation. I (i) raising awareness of human rights issues. I (j) promoting public support for human rights. (k) promoting respect for human rights among individuals and corporations. (1) international advocacy of human rights. and (m) eliminating infringements of human rights.
£22,307,000
Phoenix House [Charity number: SC039008]
4 The charity's objects (Objects) are specifically restricted to the following: 4.1the treatment and care of those suffering from dependence upon or addiction to or misuse of drugs and alcohol. 4.,3 the rehabilitation of those relieved from dependence upon or addiction to or misuse of drugs and or alcohol. 4.4 the advancement of education of persons working or concerned in the field of drugs and or alcohol dependence or abuse. 4.5 the treatment, care and recovery of persons suffering from psychological or physical infirmity or an addictive lifestyle, including but not limited to persons who have addictions or mental health problems relating to gambling, smoking, drugs, alcohol or food or who by adverse circumstances or ill health are in need of help, counselling, or guidance in acquiring a settled way of life so that they may develop full maturity as responsible individuals and members of society. 4.6 the care, resettlement and provision of support and advice to offenders, ex-offenders and those who might offend so that they can be rehabilitated, live independently, develop positive personal relationships and contribute to their families and communities. and 4.7 to relieve the needs of persons, including but not limited to families and communities, arising out of their relationship with persons having the issues set out in the preceding objects, including the provision of and continued development of services and advice related to social housing, other housing, community engagement, education, employment, family and care support. 4.8 Nothing in the articles shall authorise an application of the property of the charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.
£19,553,000
SOLACE WOMEN'S AID [Charity number: 1082450]
THE PROMOTION OF THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC, SEXUAL AND ASSOCIATED ABUSE, IN PARTICULAR WOMEN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN.
£16,361,422
PENNY APPEAL [Charity number: 1128341]
Penny Appeal provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with dedicated programmes to help the poor and needy by building wells, caring for orphans, providing nutritious food, delivering emergency aid in response to crisis situations and providing healthcare. Penny Appeal also works in the UK to help homeless people and women who have experienced domestic abuse.
£16,188,549
SPURGEONS [Charity number: 1081182]
We currently deliver more than 50 high-quality services to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges faced by many across the UK - including poverty, abuse problems, offending and other social issues. By partnering with local authorities, supporters and other funding bodies, we come alongside children and their families to help them to work together to find long-lasting solutions.
£14,159,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
FIRST HOPE FAMILIES [Charity number: 1175250]
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:1) TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS AND SUFFERING FACED BY YOUNG PEOPLE, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED, OR ARE AT RISK OF EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC ABUSE BY THE PROVISION OF EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, PRACTICAL HELP, EARLY INTERVENTION, SKILLS AND EMPOWERMENT.2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUES OF DOMESTIC ABUSE.
THE WILTSHIRE BOBBY VAN TRUST [Charity number: 1153790]
The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust supports the wellbeing and protection of over 60s, disabled and victims of domestic abuse living in Swindon and Wiltshire by providing a free home security and online safety service. Full home security and fire risk assessments are carried before fitting appropriate security devices; security advice on personal and online safety is also given.
£230,235
FOUNTAIN TRUST [Charity number: 1135861]
To provide support, advice and guidance around homelessness. Feed and support the homeless To deliver socially and culturally-Centered services which are creative and of demonstrable quality To act as a representative for the homeless in matters relating to their well being. Adult Basic Education an vocational training, Counseling, Mental Health and Substance Abuse help
£325
BEAUTY FOR ASHES REFUGES [Charity number: 1193685]
The charity aims to prevent destitution and relieve poverty and distress/suffering experienced by women and their children, particularly migrant women who have suffered domestic abuse, through the provision of support, education, advice, advocacy and accommodation and by such other means as the trustees think fit with improving the conditions of their life.
£28,575
Aberdeenshire Life Education Centre (ALEC) [Charity number: SC028726]
(i) to advance the education of children and young people particulariy in respect of the dangers of drugs and addictive materials and substances primarily by videos and other forms of audio visual material and publications and by using any other means of dissemination and communication of educational material and information. (ii) to preserve and protect the physical and mental health of the public with special reference to children and young people. (iii) to provide and relief and rehabilitation for the public with special reference to children and young people affected or suffering from illness, diseases or sickness with particular regard to conditions consequent upon drug and alcohol abuse and similar social problems.
£13,451
LEEDS WOMEN'S AID [Charity number: 1005884]
Leeds Women's Aid works with women & children, being a voice & leader in the sector. LWA support women & children experiencing domestic violence and abuse and aims to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls. We offer a range of services including safe houses and refuges, community & telephone support, women's groups and hubs, and support to children & young people and coordinate partnerships.
£2,844,882
Safe Strong And Free Project [Charity number: SC017744]
Subject to that over-riding qualification, the company's objects are to help reduce the vulnerablility of young children of abuse and assault by (a) providing workshops for adult carers, parents and children and (b) By promoting within ther community the principles of the project in preventing child abuse.
£121,608
CHESTER SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICE [Charity number: 1133564]
To preserve and protect the health and wellbeing and relieve the distress and trauma of anyone aged 18 years or over; who has experienced or who is experiencing any form of sexual abuse or sexual violence through the provision of support, information and counselling, maintaining women-only services and space as our core offer.
£130,825
THE SILVER LINE HELPLINE [Charity number: 1147330]
The Silver Line is a unique national service that provides three key functions to support older people:1. a signposting service to link them into the many and varied services that exist around the country;2. a friendship service to combat loneliness; and 3. a means of empowering those who may be suffering abuse and neglect and, if appropriate, transferring them to specialist services.
£1,131,453
North Down & Ards Women's Aid [Charity number: NI106118]
NDAWA provides temporary refuge to women and their children suffering emotional, mental, physical or sexual abuse within their home; NDAWA encourages women to take control of their future, whether this involves returning home or beginning an independent life; NDAWA recognise and care for the emotional needs of the children involved; NDAWA offers support and advice to any woman who asks for it, whether or not she is living in a refuge and to offer supportive aftercare to women leaving the refuge; NDAWA seeks to educate and inform the public, the media, the courts, social services and other agencies, always mindful of the fact that abused women are a direct result of the general position of our society.

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024