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.
6,110 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.02% 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 | 1,590 | 2.11% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,215 | 3.25% |
| £100k - £250k | 866 | 4.17% |
| £250k - £500k | 358 | 3.64% |
| £500k - £1m | 199 | 3.23% |
| £1m - £10m | 179 | 2.10% |
| Over £10m | 31 | 1.52% |
| Total | 5,438 | 2.85% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 5,261 | 3.09% |
| oscr | 467 | 1.87% |
| ccni | 382 | 5.30% |
| Total | 6,110 | 3.02% |
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. |
£280,413,000 |
| 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 |
£61,765,000 |
| 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 |
£58,038,000 |
| 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. |
£56,838,000 |
| 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. |
£51,775,000 |
| Action Against Hunger UK [Charity number: 1047501] To provide increased resources to support projects that address acute malnutrition and respond to humanitarian crises.To increase the impact and quality of responses to acute malnutrition and food crises by improving accountability, coverage and sustainabilityTo influence donors' and practitioners' policies and programmes on the responses to , and prevention of, food crises and malnutrition |
£41,124,432 |
| 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. |
£38,313,950 |
| 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. |
£36,921,000 |
| 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. |
£30,701,545 |
| 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. |
£23,764,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| ST PIRAN'S PLAYSCHOOL [Charity number: 1061195] St Pirans Playschool is a pre-school for age0-5 yrs, providing morning/afternoon sessions plus a lunch club, all day care is available 8-4pm five days a week during school term time. |
£115,418 |
| GIRLINGTON HEATON AND MANNINGHAM COUNCIL OF CHURCHES [Charity number: 1023863] We discuss issues of relevence to the area, particularly community relations. We arrange house groups. We support Christian Aid. We organise worship and study. We hold prayer breakfasts. We organise a Festival Cafe. We give grants. |
£1,500 |
| SALAM CHARITY [Charity number: 1142191] Providing grants to needy and poor students.Providing grants to widows and orphans.Giving grants to support care homes for older people.Providing clean water, shelter, medical treatment and food for the needy people.Providing grants to disabled people. |
£3,046,864 |
| BRAFFERTON COATHAM MUNDEVILLE AND DISTRICT VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 520742] To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Brafferton& Coatham Mundeville, without distinction, by providing facilities to improve the life and welfare of same.To maintain and manage the Village HallTo provide, where possible & appropriate, food & shelter to needy in area |
£1,901 |
| BERNHOFFMAN FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1208085] THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:I. THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY IN AFRICA, PARTICULARLY IN GHANA, GAMBIA, NIGERIA, SIERRA LEONE, LIBERIA AND ZIMBABWE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF; (A) FREE SCHOOL MEALS (B) GRANTS FOR SCHOOL FEES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND (C) EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES FOR YOUTHS AND WOMEN. II. THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AMONG PEOPLE WHO ARE MIGRANTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT LIMITED TO MIGRANTS, WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUND, BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL INTEGRATION AND GUIDANCE IN NAVIGATING THE UNITED KINGDOM. |
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| St Martin's Breakfast and After School Club [Charity number: SC044913] The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, will have the powers to do anything which will properly further the fore going aims in particular : to promote the welfare of children and their families by providing a safe environment and pre and post school-day activities for school children including the provision of breakfast before school and snacks after school. to provide appropriate training for those working with children |
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| GREAT LINFORD COMMUNITY HUB (GLCH) [Charity number: 1208125] THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:1. TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE A COMMUNITY HUB FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF GREAT LINFORD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS. 2. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN GREAT LINFORD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY MEALS, ESSENTIAL ITEMS, AND BY OPERATING A COMMUNITY FRIDGE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIES AND RELATED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HAVING A FINANCIAL NEED. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER: TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY HUB AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR COOPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A HUB FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS. |
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| DOERS OF GOOD [Charity number: 1208516] THE OBJECTS OF DOERS OF GOOD ARE THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL NEED AND SUFFERING AMONG VICTIMS AFFECTED BY WAR, POVERTY, AND DISPLACEMENT IN ADEN, YEMEN. IN PARTICULARA) ARRANGING FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF FOOD AID AND SHELTER MATERIALS TO SUCH AREAS; IDENTIFYING THE REAL NEEDS OF THOSE AFFECTED BY THE DISASTER AND DETERMINING WAYS TO MEET THOSE NEEDS; CO-OPERATING WITH OTHERS TO GET AID TO THE RIGHT PLACE.B) THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL AID TO TREAT HEALTH CONDITIONS.C) PROVIDING FINANCIAL CASH ASSISTANCE. |
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| BURNLEY LIONS CLUB (CIO) [Charity number: 1181453] Burnley Lions Club (CIO) raises funds from the public through organising events such as Burnley Lions 10K in Colne race; dinners; Easter egg tombola in business premises; attendance at fetes. Money is spent for the benefit of communities in Burnley & Pendle & occasional contributions to international disasters through Lions Clubs International Foundation. Spectacles are recycled & trees planted. |
£2,481 |
| PARTNERS IN EDUCATION SWAZILAND (PIES) [Charity number: 1119173] Fundraising in the UK to provide a Meal a Day for vulnerable children and promote and support education and good health for the children and child headed families based in Swaziland' by whatever means the Trustees think fit. |
