Charities in Bassetlaw
There are 733 registered charities based in and around Bassetlaw. 584 of them (80%) 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 people226
- Education204
- Arts and heritage92
- Older people64
- Disability57
- Poverty and hardship56
- Animals19
- Environment14
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 503 of the 733. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 366 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 Bassetlaw
5 of the 226 we found.
Focus on Young People in Bassetlaw
S81 · Small charity, income under £100k
Offers small grants to young people aged 8 - 25 living in the Bassetlaw district of North Nottinghamshire. Arranges events for young people, offers advice and information on issues concerning young people
Renishaw Youth Club
S80 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a voluntary group of people who provide a safe stable environment in which young people can pursue their activities in a structured group. We help provide and run careers advice, general youth work, boxing…
Oasis Community Church (Retford)
DN22 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a church charity working with people of all ages in the local area supporting in pastoral & spiritual care, health & wellbeing needs. We also work in children's & youth work activity, holiday clubs & youth clubs.…
Collingham Youth and Community Association
NG23 · Income under £10k
Charity exists to manage building resource to enable village groups/ youth club/ educational activities. The aim is to offer the facilities to all aspects of the local community.
Youth Enterprise and Employability Academy
S80 · Income under £10k
Youth Enterprise & Employability Academy helps young people transform their lives by promoting their strengths, abilities and developing their confidence, employability and entrepreneurial skills they need to achieve…
Education charities in Bassetlaw
5 of the 204 we found.
The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospital Radio Service
S81 · Income under £10k
Providing free hosptial radio broadcasts to the patients and staff at the Trust's Hosptials. We also support local groups and fund days by providing music and Public Address facilities.
King Edward Vi Grammar School Trust
DN22 · Small charity, income under £100k
Promotion of the education of young people under the age of 25 who are attending or have at any time attended a secondary school in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
Henry Walter's Educational Charity
NG22 · Income under £10k
Grants to former pupils of Elkesley, Gamston & Walesby Schools for Educational purposes eg book purchase for Higher Ed. Also grants to pupils of Elkesley, Gamston & Walesby C of E Schools for educational…
James Thompson's Educational Charity
DN21 · Income under £10k
Providing equipment and other items, services and facilities for and thereby advance education at any school in the Parish of Waddingham, Lincs, or by which that parish is substantially served. Advancing the education…
The John Wharton Beckingham Educational Charity
DN10 · Income under £10k
Advancement of education of persons under the age of 25 years who are resident or who have a parent or parents resident in the Parish of Beckingham and who in the opinion of the Trustees are in need of financial…
Arts and heritage charities in Bassetlaw
5 of the 92 we found.
Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum
NG22 · Income under £10k
On July 11 2014 we opened as a museum we made BBC Central News on several occasions. Our last appearance was Inside Out February 2019.We work with local schools, scouts, U3A etc. Within the museum we have photographs,…
Gainsborough Musical Theatre Society
DN21 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a performing arts society, putting on shows in our local community up to three times a year.
The Robin Hood Theatre Company Limited
NG23 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are an amateur theatre company promoting theatre in Nottingham through performance and the operation of the Robin Hood Theatre at Averham. The theatre provides a venue for a range of local performing companies,…
Dukeries Theatre Group
S81 · Small charity, income under £100k
The rehearsal and public performance of works of dramatic art with the aim of educating and furthering the public appreciation of these works.
Stepping Stone Theatre
DN21 · Small charity, income under £100k
we run a theatre company for people with mental health issues
Charities for older people in Bassetlaw
5 of the 64 we found.
The Gainsborough & District University of the Third Age (U3a)
DN21 · Income under £10k
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and development in…
Retford U3a
DN22 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of middle-aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment. The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions…
East Markham Charity
DN22 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity was set up specifically to help people of limited means who live in East Markham, by making grants to individuals and by providing accommodation. This consists of three one-bedroomed bungalows suitable for…
Dukeries Third Age Group (U3a)
NG22 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of the public and particularly the education of the middle-aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment. the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational…
Burghope's Charity
NG23 · Income under £10k
Charity gives grants to individuals resident in the village of Shelton Nottinghamshire
Disability charities in Bassetlaw
5 of the 57 we found.
Bassetlaw Learning Disability Association
DN22 · Small charity, income under £100k
We run a social club for adults with a learning disability and complex needs.Stephen House Club runs on a Thursday evenings at Stephen House in Retford - 7.00 - 9.00 pm.
Transform Training Ltd
S80 · Income £100k to £1m
Education and training activities for disadvantaged young people and young people with learning disabilities. Community development and other training in disadvantaged communities.
Dorothy Sykes Caravans Trust
NG22 · Income under £10k
We supply affordable and accessible holidays for people with disabilities of all ages.
Yarborough Lodge Benevolent Fund
DN21 · Income under £10k
Individual grants eg to the elderly, people with disabilities, for the relief of poverty.
Riding for Smiles
S80 · Small charity, income under £100k
RfS offers inclusive, innovative equestrian based activities to disabled and vulnerable young people who have physical, social, learning, behavioural and mental disabilities and those who are disaffected, excluded or…
Poverty and hardship charities in Bassetlaw
5 of the 56 we found.
Bassetlaw Foodbank
S80 · Income £100k to £1m
Provision of services to the people of Bassetlaw who are experience hardship and poverty. We provide 7 day emergency food parcels for those in crisis. We operate a mobile shop in the rural areas of Bassetlaw. We operate…
Retford Baptist Church
DN22 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance the christian faith both locally and worldwide and as an expression of christian love to relieve sickness and financial hardship, to promote and preserve good health and to advance education.
The S8081 Community Foundation
S80 · Small charity, income under £100k
The relief of those in need within the community from reasons of youth, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantagesThe advancement of citizenship and community development.
Gainsborough Men's Shed
DN21 · Small charity, income under £100k
We provide a safe, welcoming space in Gainsborough where adults can meet, reduce loneliness and improve well-being. We offer creative, physical and recreational activities, opportunities to learn and share skills, and…
Charity of Joshua Tyler for the Poor
DN21 · Income under £10k
Assist people on low incomes or who are in receipt of benefits
Small charities in Bassetlaw
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.
South Leverton Memorial Institute
DN22 · Income under £10k
Village Hall
Bawtry Amateur Dramatic Society
DN10 · Small charity, income under £100k
Presenting plays, youth drama, providing performance venue, hosting films.
Waddingham Village Hall
DN21 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide facilities for villagers
2nd Tuxford Scout Group
DN22 · Income under £10k
Scouting and Guiding activities for young people
Farnsfield St Michaels Parent & Staff Association
NG22 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of our children by fostering a collaborative community. We raise funds to provide valuable resources and 'little extras' that enrich our students' learning and…
1st Bilsthorpe Scout Group
NG22 · Small charity, income under £100k
1st Bilsthorpe Scout Group, is a scout group registered with The Scout Association, the young people who are members of 1st Bilsthorpe Scout group are encouraged and supported in achieving the aims of the Scout…
Sutton-cum-lound Village Hall
DN22 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide an active resource for the village of sutton cum lound for use for recreational purposes in line with all statutory legislative requirements.to manage the day to day business activities of the village hall.to…
Nidus-UK
NG23 · Small charity, income under £100k
Most of the income and expenditure has been incurred in running the annual workshops for training of staff and information sharing (about 80%). Most recent income has been devoted to setting up a Nidotherapy Advice and…
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How many charities are there in Bassetlaw?
There are 733 registered charities based in and around Bassetlaw. 584 of them (80%) 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 Bassetlaw work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (226), education (204), and the arts and heritage (92). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 503 of the 733, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Bassetlaw?
Local charities in and around Bassetlaw have 6,366 volunteers between them. That's what 366 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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