Democracy & Civil society non-profits in United Kingdom
Browse 114 non-profits strengthening democracy, civic participation and civil society in United Kingdom. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.
Showing 12 of 114 organisations
CompanyWhat they do
- CACaabuLondon, United KingdomPeace & Conflict · Human rights +1 more
- ConSourceOxford, United KingdomEducation · Heritage +1 more

- European Legal Support CenterAmsterdam, NetherlandsHuman rights · Justice & Legal aid +1 more

- VidereLondon, United KingdomHuman rights · Justice & Legal aid +3 more
- Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign Action GroupLondon, United KingdomInternational development · Poverty & Hunger +4 more

- GWGlobal WitnessLondon, United KingdomEnvironment & Climate · Human rights +1 more
- HUHumanists UKLondon, United KingdomHuman rights · Democracy & Civil society +1 more
- CMCommonwealth Magistrates and Judges AssociationLondon, United KingdomJustice & Legal aid · Human rights +3 more
- E-International RelationsBristol, United KingdomEducation · Democracy & Civil society

- CKCommon KnowledgeLondon, United KingdomDemocracy & Civil society · Community development +1 more
- Northern Ireland Women's Budget GroupBelfast, United KingdomGender equality · Democracy & Civil society

- IFInternational Forum for Islamic DialogueLondon, United KingdomDemocracy & Civil society · Education +3 more
Democracy & Civil society non-profits in the United Kingdom at a glance
Of the 114 Democracy & Civil society non-profits in the United Kingdom, the most common cause areas are Human rights (40%), Community development (34%) and Environment & Climate (25%).
Cause areas
- Human rights40%
- Community development34%
- Environment & Climate25%
- Education19%
- Justice & Legal aid18%
Organisation types
- Charity26%
- NGO23%
- Network or umbrella19%
- Think tank12%
- Grant-making foundation5%
Beneficiaries
- Communities53%
- Youth18%
- Students13%
- Women & Girls11%
- Children7%
Funding sources
- Individual donations41%
- Grants31%
- Earned income13%
- Membership fees10%
- Corporate partnerships10%
Top cities
- London51%
- Glasgow4%
- Edinburgh3%
- Bristol2%
- Belfast2%
- Cambridge2%
Size
- 1-10 employees4%
- 11-50 employees2%
- 51-200 employees1%
Key facts
- 2005 is the median founding year
- 6% say donations are tax-deductible
- 39% publish a charity number
- 79% name their programmes
- 31% invite volunteers
Figures from a sample of 108 of the 114 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.
Other causes
📚Education🏘️Community development🧒Children & Youth🩺Health🎭Arts & Culture🥫Poverty & Hunger🌍Environment & Climate🛠️Employment & Skills🧠Mental health🏛️Heritage♿Disability🐾Animal welfare🦉Nature & Wildlife conservation🏠Housing & Homelessness👵Elderly care🕊️Religion & Faith⚖️Gender equality✊Human rights🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief🔬Science & Research📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples