Food SW300¶
Food is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Social welfare categoryand the Food subcategory.
5,831 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.89% 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(food|meals?|dinners?|lunch(es)?|breakfasts?)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 1,733 | 2.09% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,084 | 3.21% |
| £100k - £250k | 790 | 4.08% |
| £250k - £500k | 317 | 3.50% |
| £500k - £1m | 162 | 2.81% |
| £1m - £10m | 156 | 1.96% |
| Over £10m | 27 | 1.46% |
| Total | 5,269 | 2.75% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 5,024 | 2.97% |
| oscr | 414 | 1.63% |
| ccni | 393 | 5.53% |
| Total | 5,831 | 2.89% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE SALVATION ARMY [Charity number: 214779] A Christian Movement committed to putting belief into action: taking a holistic approach, engaging with physical, emotional and spiritual needs, offering services without discrimination.In addition to Christian Worship, in buildings and the open air, services include drop in centres, lunch clubs, parent and toddler groups, debt advice, youth clubs, after school clubs & emergency food parcels. |
£281,954,000 |
| SRUC [Charity number: SC003712] The objects for which the Company is established are for the benefit of the public in Scotland and elsewhere to advance education, science and environmental protection and improvement and in furtherance of these purposes the Company will: 4.1.1 equip, carry on, maintain and develop a college or school or schools having for its or their main objects the provision of tertiary education and in particular the teaching, study of, advice on and research into Agriculture, the Environment, the Rural Economy and the Land Based Industries. disseminate the knowledge of Agriculture, the Environment, the Rural Economy and the Land Based Industries and practice and to promote the efficient development of Agriculture, the Environment, the Rural Economy and the Land Based Industries by the provision and the carrying on of the business of advisory, testing and other services (including financial services) to those engaged in Agriculture, the Environment, the Rural Economy and the Land Based Industries. 4.1.2 promote and co-ordinate the teaching and study of, research into, and the provision of advice on Agriculture, the Environment, the Rural Economy and the Land Based Industries and their practice, including co-operation with other persons or bodies, whether public or private and whether individual or corporate or otherwise, and to do so directly or in co-operation with other persons or bodies. 4.1.3 carry on the business of farmers, fish farmers, market gardeners and horticulturalists, silvi-culturalists and arbori-culturalists, food technologists and bio-technologists, bee-keepers, poultry husbanders and any other agricultural and land based activities related to the other objects of the Company. 4.1.4 provide services in the interest of the public or any sector thereof, whether acting under the guidance, instruction or sponsorship of any government department or governmental or quasi-governmental or public agency or body or otherwise |
£61,830,000 |
| The James Hutton Institute [Charity number: SC041796] to conduct and promote research in biological, social, economic and environmental sciences so as to deliver science, knowledge, innovation and services that contribute to advances in agriculture and other land uses. resource and environmental management. social, economic and environmental sustainability. food, energy and water security. education. and health and well-being in Scotland and internationally. |
£51,669,000 |
| HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY [Charity number: 1147717] Harper Adams University delivers higher education in support of the agricultural, agricultural engineering, food science and technology, environmental science, veterinary science and land-based sectors. |
£41,902,000 |
| THE TRUSSELL TRUST [Charity number: 1110522] The Trussell Trust supports a nationwide network of food banks and together we provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty, and campaign for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. www.trusselltrust.org |
£34,189,000 |
| Mary's Meals International Organisation [Charity number: SC045223] (a) To provide a daily meal, in a place of education, for children in the world's poorest communities. (b) To provide relief for those suffering, in any part of the world, as a result of humanitarian, crises or poverty, to help people escape poverty and to provide care for orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children and to work for the prevention thereof. (c) To raise awareness worldwide of poverty issues through education and. (d) To assist and support the work of other organisations, financially or otherwise, in particular members of the Mary's Meals network throughout the world, the objects of which would be considered to be Charitable Purposes and similar in nature to these objects. |
£33,722,000 |
| WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION [Charity number: 1081849] We move the world to protect animals. We work globally with local partners, animal welfare organisations and businesses, and we influence decision makers internationally, nationally and locally. We have formal relationships with key international bodies including the Food and Agriculture Organization, the UN Environment Programme, the Council of Europe and the World Organisation for Animal Health. |
£32,599,717 |
| Down And Connor Diocesan Trust [Charity number: NI103983] The work of priests is teaching the faith, celebration of services and the pastoral care of all people the priest comes in contact with. The parishes reach out to the wider community, provide comfort, assistance and material help to the suffering and this is demonstrated by the role of the parish priest, parish committees, the family ministry and a number of organisations which the charity operates on a daily basis. The charity manages: Our Lady’s Home which provides 24 hour nursing care to the frail, elderly and mentally infirm as well as day care facilities and with 86 beds: Glenmona Resource Centre provides specialist residential care for children aged 10 to 17 years referred by Health and Social Services Trust under a voluntary arrangement or a care order. All the children have suffered or at risk of suffering significant harm and require specialist help to support and promote their development. Collections of money, food, clothes for the homeless in the UK and overseas, assisting disabled adults and children in their daily lives, visiting the sick and elderly in their homes and in hospital, visiting prisoners and asylum seekers, counselling the bereaved and those with relationship difficulties, visiting schools all form part of the daily works of the charity and the benefits deriving from those works is the building up of social capital, contributing to the common good of the wider community, strengthening relationships of other denominations and promoting ecumenical and cross-community links which are important for the continued realisation of peace in Northern Ireland. Missionaries quite frequently return from overseas to advise parishioners of the works they have been able to undertake as a consequence of fundraising in particular parishes. The charity contributed over £850K to Trocaire which is an all-Ireland charity which supports people in the developing world to improve their lives, meet their basic needs and ensure their human dignity |
£24,914,000 |
| THE BORDER CONSORTIUM [Charity number: 1109476] TBC PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER, NON FOOD ITEMS AND CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO BURMESE REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PERSONS. IT ALSO RESEARCHES THE ROOT CAUSES OF DISPLACEMENT AND REFUGEE OUTFLOWS AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PERSONS. |
£23,803,920 |
| CONCERN WORLDWIDE (UK) [Charity number: 1092236] Concern Worldwide (UK) is an international humanitarian organisation specialising in tackling hunger in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives. Working in partnership we help them bring about long-lasting change and realise their basic human rights; to food, health, education and ultimately a life of dignity. |
£23,284,290 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| BE BLESS CHARITY [Charity number: 1192070] the trustees have a first-hand knowledge of their dire situation.The trustees provide shelter, drinking water, tuition and to help lift many families out of poverty and thelack of food. In recent months they been providing facemasks, food, vitamins, soap and cleaning materialsand also clothing to villagers. |
|
| 1 DOG AT A TIME RESCUE UK [Charity number: 1167007] 1 Dog At A Time is a group of volunteers who are dedicated to rescuing Romanian street and stray dogs and finding them loving homes here in the UK. We have a shelter in Romania where the dogs are kept safe, warm, have regular meals and given lots of loving care and attention. 1 Dog has funded dog neutering programmes and education programmes in local schools, which are essential for the long term. |
£109,337 |
| PTFA NAILSWORTH CE PRIMARY SCHOOL [Charity number: 1092586] Hold fundraising events in the school such as Christmas Fayre, Breakfast with Santa, Halloween Disco, Valentines Disco, Summer Fete, Bingo & Curry Evenings, Mother's & Father's Day secret present rooms. We also hold new & second-hand uniform sales as well as weekly ice-cream/hot chocolate sales on Friday's after school. |
£15,679 |
| UMMAH RELIEF FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1157840] To assist those in need and affected by poverty. Mainly working in India, providing food and clean water. |
£51,708 |
| JOHN WRENN'S CHARITY [Charity number: 239786] Provides support to pensioners in rented property in the parish of Drinkstone .Annual lunch or tea for senior citizens in the parish of Drinkstone. |
£1,757 |
| RISE SUPPORT [Charity number: 1186802] We provide aid to those in need nationally and internationally by providing grants, food and other essentials |
£230,444 |
| ARCHIE'S ALLERGIES [Charity number: 1186048] OUR MISSION IS TO PREVENT AND RAISE AWARENESS OF FOOD ALLERGIES. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH ALLERGIC DISEASE. |
£9,950 |
| BUCKINGHAM AND DISTRICT AGE CONCERN [Charity number: 293094] Regular afternoon tea with information sessions from local organisations such as police and citizens advice.Outings.Lunches.Yearly Tea and entertainment.RafflesQuiz |
£4,074 |
| SRI LANKA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION WESTMIDLANDS [Charity number: 1182932] Eid was celebrated at the community centre with a family day and communal meal. The special activities were organised for children quiz and prize giving on Eid day. |
£492 |
| Renfrew Association of Growers and Gardeners [Charity number: SC046479] The charitable purposes of the SCIO ('the Charitable Purposes') are: the advancement of community development through provision of and participation in community garden spaces in a sustainable and inclusive manner. the advancement of education of the general public in agriculture, horticulture, sustainable development and the protection and improvement of the natural environment through good environmental practices by supporting, encouraging and seeking to improve gardening of all kinds in Renfrew West and the surrounding area and through the provision of community garden spaces particularly in horticultural and ecological matters, by encouraging and teaching a range of outdoor skills and pursuits, promoting the benefits of the natural environment and living more sustainably. to advance environmental improvement through the growing of food locally, leading to a reduction in carbon footprint, increased resilience, and opportunities for recycling organic and other materials and by promoting the benefits of and demonstrating a range of good environmental and horticultural practices such as organic growing, composting, and through reducing, re-using and recycling of resources. |
£64,639 |
Last update:
January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
