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.

1,291 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	253	0.36%
£10k - £100k	283	0.40%
£100k - £250k	142	0.64%
£250k - £500k	142	1.30%
£500k - £1m	151	2.20%
£1m - £10m	181	1.99%
Over £10m	16	0.72%
Total	1,168	0.61%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	999	0.58%
oscr	227	0.92%
ccni	65	0.90%
Total	1,291	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.	£60,980,930
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
Whale and Dolphin Conservation [Charity number: SC040231] To educate the public towards the need for preservation of all species of aquatic mammals in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing all whales, dolphins, porpoises and cetaceans in all their forms. To undertake research on issues of the preservation of all species of aquatic mammals and to publish the results of such research. To work towards the elimination of all forms of cruelty to, and abuse of, aquatic mammals whether in the wild or in captivity. and. To preserve and conserve aquatic mammals	£53,632,082
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

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
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
LIVING WITHOUT ABUSE [Charity number: 1121923] To provide support to anyone suffering from abuse in Leicestershire & Rutland	£1,813,519
BAND OF RESCUERS NORTH YORKSHIRE [Charity number: 1183369] To care for unwanted, homeless, neglected, abused and injured cats and kittens.To provide and maintain foster homes for the reception, care and treatment of suchanimals until they find their forever homes.To facilitate the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of cats and kittens and work to keep feral colonies controlled using a trap, neuter, release programme.	£39,971
FAIR HEARING [Charity number: 1215371] TO PROMOTE THE SOUND ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW, PARTICULARLY IN RELATION TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AND THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY:(1) THE PROVISION OF APPROPRIATE TRAINING OF JUDGES, MAGISTRATES AND POLICE IN DEALING WITH CASES WHERE THERE IS DOMESTIC ABUSE;(2) THE CARRYING OUT OF RESEARCH INTO THE BARRIERS PREVENTING THE SOUND ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW IN CASES INVOLVING DOMESTIC ABUSE, AND ENSURING THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH ARE DISSEMINATED;(3) WORKING WITH OTHER ORGANISATION THAT SUPPORT AND ASSIST DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS THAT ARE NAVIGATING COURT PROCEEDINGS;(4) ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS AND THEIR ACCESS TO FAIR HEARINGS.
Stirling and District Women's Aid [Charity number: SC010937] The objects of the Company are to: (a) The relief of women, children and young people who have experienced or are in fear of domestic abuse perpetrated by partners or ex-partners by: (i) the provision of temporary refuge accommodation. (ii) providing support and information on access to other services. (iii) providing structured supportive opportunities to allow service users to make choices for their future . (iv) liaising with other services, including the police, and (v) advocating for women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse within legal and other protection services. (b) The advancement of education by raising awareness of the effects of domestic abuse with the public and with young people in particular and providing opportunities for women, children and young people to shape the development of services, policy and practice at a strategic level. (c) The promotion of equality and diversity by: upholding and promoting the rights of all women, children and young people regardless of race, colour, disability, sexual orientation, age, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, association with a national minority, property, birth or other status, race, language, national or social origin. who have experience of domestic abuse in the belief that violence against women is symptomatic of wider structural inequalities in society , and thus mainly perpetrated by men .	£622,605
TOPS LEARNING SYSTEMS [Charity number: 1128652] Tops Learning Systems makes positive difference in children and young people by helping to support a range of services and issues relevant to them. Our activities include Saturday supplentary classes, hands-on science and math education, youth forums on alcohol abuse and sexual health as well as family programs. We run a science and math centre for children and teachers in Accra, Ghana	£22,170
FLIGHT TO FREEDOM [Charity number: 1207818] THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS: FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AND THEIR CHILDREN IN ELLESMERE PORT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF: INFORMATION AND ADVICE, PEER SUPPORT, PRACTICAL INTERVENTIONS, COUNSELLING, GRANTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SIGNPOSTING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES OF PROFESSIONAL AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT.
Elutheria Company Ltd [Charity number: SC026602] To increase public knowledge of the extent of drug and alcohol abuse, its damaging effects on individuals, families, communities, society and economics. to provide a social centre for the provision of education in the field of drug and alcohol related problems and to work towards the establishment of a stable, caring and valued community.	£78,458
ANXIOUS MINDS [Charity number: 1164040] Anxious Minds is a charity dedicated to providing comprehensive support for individuals in the North East. Our mission focuses on early intervention and long-term assistance for children,adults and the veteran community facing mental health challenges, addiction, and the aftermath of abuse. By serving the public, we aim to enhance the well-being of our community.	£342,059
CANOLFAN FELIN FACH CENTRE LIMITED [Charity number: 1060770] Operates as a local resource centre for groups and agencies that are concerned with mental health (in its broadest sense), alcohol and drug abuse. Provides accommodation and resources for a range of participating groups and runs and open door drop-in service for individuals in need of information, support and social opportunities.	£273,074