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Non-profits in United Kingdom

Browse 3021 non-profit organisations across United Kingdom. Compare causes, programmes, beneficiaries and funding.

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Non-profits in the United Kingdom at a glance

Of the 3,021 non-profits in the United Kingdom, the most common cause areas are Community development (40%), Education (38%) and Children & Youth (27%).

Cause areas

  • Community development40%
  • Education38%
  • Children & Youth27%
  • Arts & Culture26%
  • Health23%

Organisation types

  • Charity69%
  • NGO5%
  • Grant-making foundation5%
  • Community organisation5%
  • Network or umbrella4%

Beneficiaries

  • Communities47%
  • Children36%
  • Youth33%
  • Families24%
  • Students13%

Funding sources

  • Individual donations42%
  • Grants23%
  • Earned income14%
  • Corporate partnerships11%
  • Government funding9%

Top cities

  • London30%
  • Edinburgh3%
  • Bristol2%
  • Belfast2%
  • Glasgow2%
  • Liverpool2%

Size

  • 1-10 employees3%
  • 11-50 employees1%
  • 51-200 employees0%
  • 201-500 employees0%
  • 1001-5000 employees1%
  • 5000+ employees1%

Most held certifications

  • Living Wage Employer1%
  • Certified B Corporation0%

Key facts

  • 2001 is the median founding year
  • 5% say donations are tax-deductible
  • 59% publish a charity number
  • 84% name their programmes
  • 45% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 500 of the 3,021 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.

Causes in United Kingdom

📚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🗳️Democracy & Civil society🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples

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