Charity Databases
Explore curated lists of UK charities. Browse by cause, location, or financial performance.
Health & Medical
11 ListsCancer Charities
Leading UK cancer charities providing research, support, and care.
Mental Health Charities
Charities supporting mental health, wellbeing, and crisis support.
Dementia & Alzheimer's Charities
Charities supporting people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Autism Charities
Charities supporting autistic people and their families.
Heart Disease Charities
Charities funding heart research and patient support.
Air Ambulance Charities
Air ambulance services providing life-saving emergency care.
Diabetes Charities
Charities supporting people with diabetes and funding research.
Stroke Charities
Charities supporting stroke survivors and research.
Parkinson's Charities
Charities supporting people with Parkinson's disease.
Kidney Charities
Charities supporting kidney patients and research.
Epilepsy Charities
Charities supporting people with epilepsy.
Disability Support
4 ListsLearning Disability Charities
Charities supporting people with learning disabilities and their families.
Physical Disability Charities
Charities providing support, equipment, and advocacy for physical disabilities.
Blind & Visually Impaired Charities
Charities supporting the blind and visually impaired.
Deaf & Hearing Loss Charities
Charities supporting the deaf community and those with hearing loss.
Animals & Environment
3 ListsBy Location
82 ListsLondon-Based Charities
Major UK charities headquartered in London. Capital city organizations.
Manchester Charities
Top charities based in Greater Manchester.
Birmingham Charities
Leading charities serving Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Leeds Charities
Charities based in Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Bristol Charities
Charities based in Bristol and the South West.
Liverpool Charities
Charities based in Liverpool and Merseyside.
Scotland-Operating Charities
UK registered charities that also operate in Scotland.
Wales-Operating Charities
UK registered charities that operate in Wales.
Cornwall Charities
Charities based in Cornwall. Supporting the Cornish community.
Sheffield Charities
Charities based in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
Newcastle Charities
Charities based in Newcastle and the North East.
Nottingham Charities
Charities based in Nottingham and the East Midlands.
Glasgow Charities
Major charities based in Glasgow.
Edinburgh Charities
Charities based in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.
Cardiff Charities
Charities based in Cardiff, the capital of Wales.
Belfast Charities
Charities based in Belfast and Northern Ireland.
Brighton Charities
Charities based in Brighton and Hove.
Oxford Charities
Charities based in Oxford and Oxfordshire.
Cambridge Charities
Charities based in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.
Aberdeen Charities
Charities based in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Bath Charities
Charities based in Bath and North East Somerset.
Bournemouth Charities
Charities based in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Bradford Charities
Charities based in Bradford and West Yorkshire.
Canterbury Charities
Charities based in Canterbury and Kent.
Chelmsford Charities
Charities based in Chelmsford and Essex.
Chester Charities
Charities based in Chester and Cheshire.
Coventry Charities
Charities based in Coventry and the West Midlands.
Derby Charities
Charities based in Derby and Derbyshire.
Dundee Charities
Charities based in Dundee and Tayside.
Durham Charities
Charities based in Durham and the North East.
Exeter Charities
Charities based in Exeter and Devon.
Gloucester Charities
Charities based in Gloucester and Gloucestershire.
Hull Charities
Charities based in Hull and East Yorkshire.
Inverness Charities
Charities based in Inverness and the Highlands.
Lancaster Charities
Charities based in Lancaster and Lancashire.
Leicester Charities
Charities based in Leicester and Leicestershire.
Lincoln Charities
Charities based in Lincoln and Lincolnshire.
Norwich Charities
Charities based in Norwich and Norfolk.
Peterborough Charities
Charities based in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Plymouth Charities
Charities based in Plymouth and Devon.
Portsmouth Charities
Charities based in Portsmouth and Hampshire.
Preston Charities
Charities based in Preston and Lancashire.
Salisbury Charities
Charities based in Salisbury and Wiltshire.
Southampton Charities
Charities based in Southampton and Hampshire.
St Albans Charities
Charities based in St Albans and Hertfordshire.
Stoke-on-Trent Charities
Charities based in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
Sunderland Charities
Charities based in Sunderland and Tyne and Wear.
Swansea Charities
Charities based in Swansea and South Wales.
York Charities
Charities based in York and North Yorkshire.
Wolverhampton Charities
Charities based in Wolverhampton and the West Midlands.
Kent Charities
Charities based in Kent. Serving the Garden of England.
Essex Charities
Charities based in Essex. Supporting local communities.
Surrey Charities
Charities based in Surrey. Local philanthropic organizations.
Hampshire Charities
Charities based in Hampshire. Serving the South Coast region.
Devon Charities
Charities based in Devon. Supporting the South West.
Lancashire Charities
Charities based in Lancashire. Serving the North West.
Northern Ireland Charities
Charities based in Northern Ireland. Supporting the region.
Norfolk Charities
Charities based in Norfolk. Serving East Anglia.
North Yorkshire Charities
Charities based in North Yorkshire. Supporting rural and urban communities.
Hertfordshire Charities
Charities based in Hertfordshire. Supporting the Home Counties.
Suffolk Charities
Charities based in Suffolk. Serving the East of England.
Oxfordshire Charities
Charities based in Oxfordshire. Including Oxford and surrounding areas.
Somerset Charities
Charities based in Somerset. Serving the West Country.
West Sussex Charities
Charities based in West Sussex. Supporting the region.
Cambridgeshire Charities
Charities based in Cambridgeshire. Including Cambridge and Peterborough.
Dorset Charities
Charities based in Dorset. Serving the South West coast.
Wiltshire Charities
Charities based in Wiltshire. Serving the West Country.
Derbyshire Charities
Charities based in Derbyshire. Serving the Peak District and beyond.
Staffordshire Charities
Charities based in Staffordshire. Serving the West Midlands.
Lincolnshire Charities
Charities based in Lincolnshire. Serving the East Midlands.
Buckinghamshire Charities
Charities based in Buckinghamshire. Serving the Home Counties.
East Sussex Charities
Charities based in East Sussex. Serving the South East coast.
Cumbria Charities
Charities based in Cumbria. Serving the Lake District.
Gloucestershire Charities
Charities based in Gloucestershire. Serving the Cotswolds.
Northamptonshire Charities
Charities based in Northamptonshire. Serving the East Midlands.
Milton Keynes Charities
Charities based in Milton Keynes. Serving the New City.
Reading Charities
Charities based in Reading. Serving the Thames Valley.
Slough Charities
Charities based in Slough. Serving Berkshire and the South East.
Bracknell Forest Charities
Charities based in Bracknell Forest. Serving the area efficiently.
West Berkshire Charities
Charities based in West Berkshire. Serving Newbury and surrounding areas.
Windsor & Maidenhead Charities
Charities based in Windsor and Maidenhead. Serving the Royal Borough.
Wokingham Charities
Charities based in Wokingham. Serving the borough.
High Growth
4 ListsFastest Growing Charities 2025
Discover UK charities with 50%+ annual growth. Find high-impact organizations for grant funding.
Major Charities with Strong Growth
Large UK charities (ÂŁ10M+) showing exceptional growth. Ideal for institutional grant makers.
Rising Star Charities
Medium-sized UK charities with 25%+ growth - emerging leaders worth watching.
Turnaround Charities
UK charities showing financial recovery. Positive surplus after challenging periods.
By Size
3 ListsLargest Charities by Income
The biggest UK charities with ÂŁ100M+ annual income. Major sector leaders.
Small High-Growth Charities
Small but mighty UK charities showing exceptional growth. Hidden gems for funders.
Asset-Rich Charities
UK charities with ÂŁ50M+ total assets. Major asset base for long-term stability.
General Sectors
28 ListsAnimal Welfare Charities
Top UK charities protecting animals. Leading animal welfare organizations.
Health Charities
UK charities advancing health and saving lives. Medical and wellbeing focus.
Education Charities
Fast-growing UK education and training charities. Investing in learning.
Poverty Relief Charities
UK charities fighting poverty. Frontline organizations tackling deprivation.
Children's Charities
UK charities supporting children and young people. Youth-focused organizations.
Environmental Charities
UK environment and conservation charities. Climate and nature protection.
Arts & Culture Charities
UK arts, culture and heritage charities. Supporting creative organizations.
Disability Charities
UK charities supporting people with disabilities. Inclusive support organizations.
Housing Charities
UK charities providing accommodation and housing support. Tackling homelessness.
International Aid Charities
UK charities providing overseas development and humanitarian relief. Global impact organizations.
Religious Charities
Faith-based UK charities advancing religion. Churches, mosques, temples and religious organizations.
Sports Charities
UK charities promoting amateur sport and recreation. Sports development organizations.
Community Development Charities
UK charities building stronger communities. Local development and regeneration.
Elderly Care Charities
UK charities supporting older people and elderly care. Dignity in aging.
Medical Research Charities
UK charities funding medical and scientific research. Advancing cures and treatments.
Independent Schools
UK independent schools and educational institutions with charitable status.
Museums & Heritage Charities
UK charities preserving heritage, operating museums, and protecting historic sites.
Human Rights Charities
UK charities promoting human rights, equality and justice.
Advocacy Charities
UK charities providing advocacy, advice and information services.
Emergency Relief Charities
UK charities providing disaster relief and emergency response.
Hospice Care
Charities providing hospice and palliative care services.
Rescue Services
Mountain, cave, and lowland rescue teams and emergency services.
Community Halls
Village halls and community centers serving local areas.
Museums & Galleries
Museums, galleries, and heritage sites preserving culture.
Scout & Guide Groups
Scout groups and Guide associations developing young people.
Religious Buildings
Charities maintaining places of worship and historic religious buildings.
Botanical & Zoological Gardens
Zoos, botanical gardens, and wildlife parks.
International Development
Charities focused on overseas aid and famine relief.
Impact
8 ListsPublic Benefit Charities
UK charities serving the general public. Broad community impact.
Cash-Rich Charities
UK charities with 12+ months working capital. Strong liquidity and financial resilience.
Low Debt Charities
UK charities with minimal debt burden. Under 10% debt ratio for financial stability.
Endowment-Backed Charities
UK charities with 20%+ investment income. Strong endowment or investment portfolio.
Publicly Funded Charities
Charities relying on public donations for over 70% of their income. People-powered organizations.
Government Partners
Charities receiving significant government funding (>50%) to deliver public services.
Trading Charities
Social enterprise style charities generating >50% of income from trading.
Grant-Funded Charities
Charities heavily reliant on grants (Government or other).
Governance
6 ListsCharity Major Employers
UK charities with 1,000+ employees. Significant economic impact.
Grant Making Charities
Major UK funders and foundations giving grants. Peer organizations for grant makers.
Volunteer-Powered Charities
UK charities with strong volunteer engagement. Community-driven organizations.
Charity Super Employers
UK charities employing 5,000+ people. Major sector employers.
Flexible Funding Charities
UK charities with 80%+ unrestricted funds. Maximum flexibility for grant allocation.
Volunteer-Only Charities
Charities with zero paid staff but significant volunteer operations.
Social & Community
9 ListsLiteracy Charities
UK charities promoting literacy, reading, and writing skills.
Women & Girls Charities
UK charities dedicated to supporting women and girls. Empowerment and support.
LGBTQ+ Charities
UK charities supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Equality, diversity and support.
Homelessness Charities
Charities fighting homelessness and supporting rough sleepers.
Food Banks
Food banks and charities fighting food poverty.
Domestic Abuse Charities
Charities supporting survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
Veterans & Armed Forces Charities
Charities supporting military veterans and their families.
Youth Clubs
Charities running youth clubs and services for young people.
Young Carers Charities
Charities supporting young carers who look after family members.