Charities in Ashford
There are 898 registered charities based in and around Ashford. 695 of them (77%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and the arts and heritage.
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What they work on
- Children and young people277
- Education268
- Arts and heritage114
- Disability73
- Poverty and hardship65
- Older people50
- Environment36
- Animals28
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 589 of the 898. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 518 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Charities for children and young people in Ashford
5 of the 277 we found.
Ashford District Scout Council
TN27 · Small charity, income under £100k
Education of young people through activities. Co-ordination of scouting in the Ashford District.
Ashford Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps
TN23 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charitable purpose of the Unit is to promote the development of young people (aged 10 - 18) in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision…
Tenterden Ashford Road School Trust
TN26 · Income under £10k
After reinvestment of a small part of annual income and any admin costs, the Trustees apply the remainder towards financial help not normally provided by the local education authority for any maintained school in the…
Ashford St Marys Parent Staff Association
TN23 · Small charity, income under £100k
The association raises funds to support the school activities involving all pupils.For example funding visiting theatres companies, contributing to school outings and providing a range of additional equipment which the…
7th Ashford Scout Group
TN23 · Income under £10k
Scouting activities
Education charities in Ashford
5 of the 268 we found.
Ashford Grammar School (Prize and Scholarship Fund
TN24 · Income under £10k
Supports Educational Activities
Ashford Grammar School Endowment Fund
TN24 · Income under £10k
Supporting Educational Activities
The Ashford School Foundation
TN24 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance education at Ashford School for the public benefit by providing funding, assistance and support.
The Ashford School Parents and Friends Association
TN23 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the all round development of pupils attending Ashford School in any of its constituent parts by engaging in any activities which support the school. To promote the experience of pupils attending the school.…
Ashford, Wye & District U3a
TN24 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide education and activities for people of the 'Third Age'
Arts and heritage charities in Ashford
5 of the 114 we found.
Ashford Borough Museum Society
TN23 · Small charity, income under £100k
Museum providing information and exhibits about Ashford in Kents past including for the first time an area highlighting the towns railway history. For the 2014 season a display commemoration the first world war with…
Ashford Heritage & Memorial Charitable Foundation
TN23 · Income under £10k
The charity exists to preserve, maintain and promote public awareness of heritage artefacts of real historical importance to the people of Ashford in Kent.
The Ashford Federation of Arts
TN24 · Income under £10k
To promote visual and performing arts within the Borough and co-ordinate the activities of member groups.
Ashford (Kent) Choral Society
TN25 · Small charity, income under £100k
Aims: to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals
6th Ashford Scout Group
TN23 · Income under £10k
Non-profit making voluntary youth organisation
Disability charities in Ashford
5 of the 73 we found.
Ashford Dyslexia Centre
TN24 · Income under £10k
provision of support and specialist education for dyslexic people of all ages
Ashford Counselling Service (CIO)
TN24 · Small charity, income under £100k
1. to relieve persons suffering from mental and/or emotional problems (in such ways as the agency personnel think fit).2. to conduct study and research into methods of treatment of such persons.3. to educate and train…
Ashford and Tenterden Umbrella
TN23 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity operates a three day informal service in Ashford (Kent) . We operate one session per week in Ashford for Arts and Craft this provision is for all using our service.see our Website:…
Ashford Together
TN23 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity has overall objectives to:a) Offering greater access to harder to reach people.b) Supply of more spaces (venues) and volunteers.c) Create more meaningful relationship with the community.d) Facilitate bespoke…
Greenbanks Care Trust
ME13 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity supports people with learning disabilities to live happy and fulfilling lives by the provision of accommodation, sustenance, education, training and care, to enable the beneficiaries to contribute as far as…
Poverty and hardship charities in Ashford
5 of the 65 we found.
Choice Through Education UK
TN25 · Small charity, income under £100k
The prevention of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world, by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, health care projects and other facilities and support designed to enable…
The Panjwani Trust
TN23 · Income under £10k
Grants are made primarily to other registered charities, individuals and not for profit organisations which meet charitable purposes, within the following funding areas:(1) Advancement of Education(2) Advancement of…
James Tillard's (Eleemosynary) Charity
CT4 · Income under £10k
Donations for relief of poverty.
Sir John Fowle
TN18 · Income under £10k
Relief of poverty. Local woman individual grants.
Jere Greenland's Charity
TN30 · Income under £10k
Relief of poverty within the parish of Wittersham
Charities for older people in Ashford
5 of the 50 we found.
Ludwell's Eleemosynary and Apprenticing Charity
TN27 · Income under £10k
Gives grants of money at Christmas for older people living in Charing and Charing Heath.
University of the Third Age, Tenterden
TN30 · Income under £10k
Cultural and Social activities for the elderly
Royal Air Forces Association Wye Branch
TN25 · Income under £10k
Support provided for former members of the Royal Air Force and their families in the form of financial help or accommodation, social activities and general welfare support.
Charity of Percy Earl
TN25 · Income under £10k
To distribute available funds to the elderly residents of the Parish of Aldington, Kent.
Age Concern Cranbrook and District
TN17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Seeks to enhance quality of life for the elderly. all funds raised are applied for the benefit of the local community.
Small charities in Ashford
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
The Friends of Saint Mary's, Lenham
ME17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Local village fund raising. Village events end personal donations. Fundraising for St Mary's Church Lenham , building repairs and maintenance..
Kingsnorth School Parents and Friends Association
TN23 · Small charity, income under £100k
To facilitate the social interaction of families and friends of Kingsnorth Church of England Primary school and to raise additional funding for the School. We also support the school at non fundraising events and…
Egerton Village Hall
TN27 · Small charity, income under £100k
We offer facilities for our village residents and surrounding areas to hire for social and recreation purposes.
Chartham Village Hall Management Committee
CT4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Operation, maintenance and management of Chartham Village Hall.
18th Dover (Shepherdswell) Scout Group
CT4 · Small charity, income under £100k
scout group general fundraising
Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme
TN24 · Small charity, income under £100k
Relief of sickness and the preservation of health of the public by providing grants to help in the provision of facilities and support services.
Bmat
ME17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Seeks to protect and enhance the environment in and around Boughton Monchelsea
Boughton Aluph Iron Room CIO
TN25 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objects of the CIO are to establish and run a village hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parishes of Boughton Aluph and Eastwell.
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How many charities are there in Ashford?
There are 898 registered charities based in and around Ashford. 695 of them (77%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Ashford work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (277), education (268), and the arts and heritage (114). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 589 of the 898, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Ashford?
Local charities in and around Ashford have 8,940 volunteers between them. That's what 518 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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