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.
1,299 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.64% 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(abus(e|ive|ed))\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 257 | 0.36% |
| £10k - £100k | 275 | 0.39% |
| £100k - £250k | 154 | 0.69% |
| £250k - £500k | 146 | 1.32% |
| £500k - £1m | 140 | 2.01% |
| £1m - £10m | 186 | 2.03% |
| Over £10m | 17 | 0.76% |
| Total | 1,175 | 0.61% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 1,008 | 0.59% |
| oscr | 228 | 0.91% |
| ccni | 63 | 0.90% |
| Total | 1,299 | 0.64% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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. |
£135,263,000 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£56,783,162 |
| 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. |
£30,442,000 |
| 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. |
£24,142,000 |
| 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.. |
£16,188,549 |
| 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. |
£15,815,369 |
| Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children [Charity number: SC016092] The prevention of harm to children, and particularly: [1] To prevent abuse and neglect of children and [2] To assist the recovery of children from abuse and neglect. In furtherance of the following objects the Corporation shall work (i) To build the strengths of children who are vunerable (ii) To enhance the lives of such children by supporting parents (iii) To champion the rights and interests of such children (iv) To do all such other lawful things as are considered expedient for or consistent with the attainment of the objects of the Corporation. |
£13,937,000 |
| 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. |
£13,136,985 |
| 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. |
£12,579,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| JEWISH WOMENS AID LIMITED [Charity number: 1047045] Only UK charity supporting & empowering Jewish women & their children affected by domestic abuse & sexual violence. We offer a confidential freephone helpline; a domestic abuse advocacy & advice service, specialist therapeutic services for children, a counselling service for women; training and education programmes for professionals and Safer Dating education in schools & on campus. |
£1,487,644 |
| THE MARGARET MCEWEN TRUST [Charity number: 1074955] Giving grants to or for children in need both in UK and abroad, e.g. medical treatment, food, accommodation, education & clothing, enabling them to be better equipped to face the future and in some cases to get them out of poverty, homelessness and abuse. |
£21,017 |
| SISTERS FORUM [Charity number: 1208238] (1) TO RELIEVE POVERTY, SICKNESS AND DISTRESS AMONGST WOMEN AND PARTICULARLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO ABUSE AND VIOLENCE PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION AND ADVICE, SPECIALIST SUPPORT SERVICES.(2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF SUCH WOMEN PARTICULARLY BY THE PROVISION OF ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND TRAINING. |
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| Choices - Dunfermline [Charity number: SC032645] (a) The advancement of education in the subject of pregnancy and the termination of pregnancy and into the effects thereof upon women whether physical, medical or psychological (b) The preservation and protection of women's health (c) The provision of advice, counselling and assistance to women and their partners and families who are suffering from any physical or mental illness, distress or poverty during or as a result ofpregnancy or following an abortion, miscarriage, cot death, still birth, loss of a child or sexual abuse (d) The promotion of such other charitable purposes which may conveniently be carried on in connection with the above objects |
£134,998 |
| THE ABINGDON BRIDGE [Charity number: 1160080] Supporting vulnerable young people in Abingdon and surrounding district with the following services: Counselling Healthy Lifestyles Drug and Alcohol Abuse Stress Relationships Personal Safety* Community Activities |
£476,893 |
| PHONES4HEALTH [Charity number: 1214008] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF THOSE IN THE KIRKLEES AREA WHO ARE HOMELESS, VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, OFFENDERS RELEASED FROM PRISON, THOSE AFFECTED BY PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A BASIC MOBILE PHONE THAT THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD TO ENABLE THEM TO ACCESS ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES. |
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| SERICC [Charity number: 1186836] SERICC, rape and sexual abuse specialist service, provide free and confidential specialist counselling and advocacy support to victim and survivors in Essex and the surrounding areas. |
£2,937,525 |
| GETTOUTUK [Charity number: 1195900] This charity supports those going through get Refusal which is a form of domestic abuse. The charity also provides education to the members of the community that need to be aware of abuse. We assist on the legislation passing Get Refusal as domestic abuse |
£20,397 |
| COVENTRY RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE [Charity number: 1115052] CRASAC provides specialist counselling and support for those who have been impacted by rape or sexual violence at any time in their life. CRASAC also provides crisis and advocacy support survivors and will also support people who have chose to engage with the criminal justice system. We also deliver awareness raising and prevention activities including training for professionals. |
£1,154,541 |
| WINGS AND PAWS RESCUE [Charity number: 1190587] Wings and Paws Animal Rescue specializes in the rescue and placement of abused, unwanted and abandoned animals. We never discriminate on the basis of health, age or breed. We show kindness and try to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals. We make the provision of veterinary care and treatment available. We offer care and re-homing to animals that are abandoned, mistreated or lost. |
£71,168 |
