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.
6,387 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.14% 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 | 1,696 | 2.39% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,296 | 3.27% |
| £100k - £250k | 911 | 4.09% |
| £250k - £500k | 449 | 4.12% |
| £500k - £1m | 236 | 3.44% |
| £1m - £10m | 196 | 2.15% |
| Over £10m | 37 | 1.66% |
| Total | 5,821 | 3.02% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 5,521 | 3.23% |
| oscr | 498 | 2.01% |
| ccni | 368 | 5.11% |
| Total | 6,387 | 3.14% |
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. |
£338,297,000 |
| Christian Aid [Charity number: SC039150] The furtherance of charitable purposes which relieve and combat poverty, malnutrition, hunger, disease, sickness or distress throughout the world. The furtherance of charitable purposes which advance or assist such other charitable work as may be carried on by or with the support of the Sponsoring Churches and in this clause and throughout the Articles, 'charitable' means charitable in accordance with the law of England and Wales provided that it will not include any purpose which is not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. |
£71,100,000 |
| SRUC [Charity number: SC003712] The objects for which the Institution 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 Institution will:- 4.1.1 equip, carry on, maintain and develop a college or school or schools having as its, or their, main objects the provision of tertiary education and in particular the teaching and study of, advice on and research into the Natural Economy and so improving knowledge, training and skill levels and encouraging entrepreneurial activity, and to provide appropriate business support, in Natural Economy-related opportunities across rural Scotland. 4.1.2 expand research and education capacity in relation to the Natural Economy, developing stronger partnership working between all stakeholders including public bodies. 4.1.3 support and encourage rural communities endowed with significant Natural Economy assets to develop sustainability and inclusivity based on those assets. and 4.1.4 encourage people and communities across Scotland to grasp the opportunities of the Natural Economy to deliver a green recovery based on high quality natural capital assets. 4.2 In this clause, as elsewhere in these articles, the expression “Natural Economy” and cognate words, where the context permits, means ecosystem services being agriculture, fishing and aquaculture, food and drink, energy (including renewables), forestry, logging, and manufacture of wood and tourism and generally any and all associated sciences, technologies, crafts and skills, and all matters of whatever nature related to the use of land and water resources, health (including animal health and veterinary services), all aspects of economics and socio-economics, leisure, leisure activities and industries, wildlife habitats, conservation, climate change, natural capital, biodiversity and game management, the rural way of life and environment and the sustainable use of natural resources. |
£61,271,000 |
| 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. |
£59,423,000 |
| 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. |
£56,346,000 |
| 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 |
£54,052,000 |
| 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. |
£49,459,000 |
| 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. |
£36,482,378 |
| 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. |
£30,869,000 |
| 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. |
£30,442,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE LIBERIAN MANDINGO ASSOCIATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (LIMAUK) [Charity number: 1194946] We provide short-term financial support for individuals who are most in need in the deprived communities.We provide food for members of the disadvantaged communities.We provide scholarship grant for destitute children to help them go to school or advance their studies.We provide counselling & vocational training services for the socially excluded people to help them integrate into society. |
£11,286 |
| BIRMINGHAM JEWISH COMMUNITY CARE [Charity number: 1180758] BJCC offers community care, support and signposting to other services for the Jewish and local community in Birmingham and the Midlands. Services include a social work department, monthly lunch club, community activities and trips. Our aim is to enable community members to safely live independently, support those in need and alleviate loneliness within the community. |
£39,633 |
| GLOBE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1215331] THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN SYLHET BANGLADESH THROUGH PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FOOD, SHELTER, ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES/ITEMS, EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE AND SUCH OTHER WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE. |
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| Edinburgh Malayalee Samajam [Charity number: SC052463] The association has been formed to represent the interests of Malayaless in Scotland and in particular Edinburgh to: a) advance the education of Malayalee children in the Malayalam language b) advance the education in the areas of family unity and development c) promote Kerala arts, heritage and culture through the celebration of Malayalees culture, arts, dance and traditional food and wear. d) promote religious or racial harmony by actively providing opportunities for members of the Malayalee community to integrate into the wider Scottish community. e) help relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage both by supporting those in need either locally or in India. |
£14,081 |
| SHAZAD YASEEN FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1177672] Providing food and clothing to the homeless and impoverished. Providing needed medical equipment to hospitals to give care to the sick. |
£46,698 |
| AGE CONCERN TWYFORD & DISTRICT [Charity number: 1163722] Senior Social Club for people 55 and over, Lunch club. Anything for the benefit of the elderly in the six parishes of our area. |
£252,568 |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, RANMOOR, SHEFFIELD [Charity number: 1135432] The activities of St John's include services of Christian worship, choral training for people of all ages, a weekly lunch club for older people, a weekly toddler groups, a group for teenagers, and regular bible study groups. |
£265,086 |
| THE HELP BOX [Charity number: 1213969] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY WAY OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND OR POVERTY WITHIN ENGLAND BY, I. THE PROVISION OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WHITE GOODS AND, OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMSII. THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT BOXES OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT EXCLUSIVE TO; CLOTHING, SHOES, AND NON-COOK FOOD ITEMS TO SHELTERS OR TEMPORARY HOUSING. |
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| KASHMIR SHELTER [Charity number: 1190639] Our mission is to help those who are the victims of war, natural distasters and catastrophes. By arranging the purchase and delivery of aid, items such as building materials, food packages, blankets, seasonal clothes and medicine. Co-operating with others to get aid to the right place. |
£9,646 |
| THE KABANDA TRUST [Charity number: 1115939] Support the development of health & education at Rock of Joy Childrens Centre,Lungujja and other associated schools in Uganda. Make one-off grants to the schools for equipment & materials & provide regular monthly funding which provides school meals, teacher support & other resources. Developed a health project employing a School Nurse who provides education,prevention & treatment. |
£54,398 |
