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.
6,539 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.21% 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 | 1,766 | 2.48% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,315 | 3.29% |
| £100k - £250k | 940 | 4.16% |
| £250k - £500k | 448 | 4.02% |
| £500k - £1m | 254 | 3.64% |
| £1m - £10m | 204 | 2.22% |
| Over £10m | 35 | 1.55% |
| Total | 5,962 | 3.08% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 5,664 | 3.30% |
| oscr | 520 | 2.08% |
| ccni | 355 | 5.06% |
| Total | 6,539 | 3.21% |
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 |
| 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. |
£84,723,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
£62,813,000 |
| 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. |
£59,723,000 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£55,685,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SYRIAN REFUGEE RELIEF FUND [Charity number: 1163035] We raise funds for the relief and assistance for the victims of war, conflict or natural disaster, through the provision of food, clothing, bedding, medical aid, accommodation, access to water and sanitation. This includes supporting an orphan's programme and a prosthetic limbs clinic. In particular for, but not limited to the benefit of people in Syria and surrounding countries. |
£268,331 |
| KURDISH ISLAMIC CENTER AND MASJID SALAHUDDIN [Charity number: 1177758] Providing facilities for daily prayers and Fridays congregation prayer. Celebrating Eid Ramadan and Eid ulFitr.Providing Fasters with meals, refreshments and Nawafel Prayer during Ramadan.Reciting Quran Almajid class for adults Sunday evening.Advising new arrivals to Stoke area to respect UK rules and integration.Provide language support for those with limited English.Fund raising. |
£97,669 |
| NIDA' ALKHAYRIN [Charity number: 1173552] The charity is based on UK but is operating in Yemen and MiddleEast. Its main activities is to distribute food to poor families and people in need and to provide appropriate shelter for them. |
£8,745 |
| INNER WHEEL CLUB OF REDDITCH BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 1031894] While support is donated to many local charities, such as the food bank, the ladies of the Inner Wheel Club actively enjoy sending shoe boxes abroad. Funds are also raised for overseas charities such as, schools, hospitals, water aid, etc. |
£4,993 |
| AGE CONCERN PONTARDULAIS [Charity number: 1026519] WE PROVIDE A WEEKLY LUNCHEON CLUB. SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY. DOORWAY TO ORGANISATIONS PROVIDING INFORMATION TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT. ASSISTANCE WITH FORM FILLING.WE ARE ALSO THE FIRST PLACE OF CONTACT IF ANYONE HAS DIFFICULTIES NEEDING TO BE ADDRESSED. DELIVERING MEALS TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE COME OUT OF HOSPITAL AND MOBILITY PROBLEMS. |
£2,577 |
| CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD, WESTBURY [Charity number: 1135216] Training/development for effective practical application of objectives. Courses for public benefit: Healing conferences and inner healing, available to all local churches and individuals; financial support to local charities, food bank, homeless, and international crises; and support to Schools and Care Homes. Christian counsel to children, familiesor individuals online or in person. |
£69,023 |
| Roxburghshire Landward Benevolent Trust [Charity number: SC008416] To improve the quality of life of sick, infirm and/or deprived persons in need, by assisting charitable organisations to provide (or providing) gifts of, or grants towards the supply of food, fuel, clothing, and household requirements generally, or to contribute to (or contributing to) a person's maintenance and/or treatment in their own homes, day-care centres, nursing homes, hospices, etc., or to provide (or providing) necessary medical or surgical appliances, transport and/or holiday facilities. |
£6,036 |
| Glen Aros Overseas [Charity number: SC041662] 1.To support overseas mission work in Uganda, Cambodia and any other countries as agreed by The Charity Board. 2. To support the staff and children of those we work with by meeting their need for food, health, education, accommodation and general well being. 3. The Charity seeks to become the face of love in action, to serve the needs of the community and bringing hope and healing to the poor in a manner befitting the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 4. To assist the local community to the end of poverty, the advancement of health and education and other activities beneficial to the community. 5. To spread the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to encourage others to a faith in Jesus Christ. |
£2,465 |
| YAQEEN TRUST LTD [Charity number: 1189654] (1) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.(2) THE RELIEF OF THE SICK-POOR LIVING IN ENGLAND AND PAKISTAN.(3) THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OF PEOPLE LIVING IN ENGLAND AND PAKISTAN. (4) PROVISION OF FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICAL CARE AND CLEAN WATER.(5)RELIEF OF PEOPLE IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD WHO ARE THE VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS. |
£47,655 |
| SHOP & DROP [Charity number: 1202878] Shop & Drop will partner with selected food banks to understand what they are most in need of at any point in time. The charity will then offer a bespoke, demand-led, partnership approach to ensure that the chosen food banks are supplied with sufficient, appropriate provisions to meed the increasing demands they face. |
£147,094 |
