Charities in Bexley

There are 850 registered charities based in and around Bexley. 584 of them (69%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and disability.

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Bexley in numbers

850
registered charities in and around the area
69%
are small, with an income under £100,000
13,246
volunteers give their time to local charities

What they work on

  • Children and young people251
  • Education192
  • Disability91
  • Poverty and hardship59
  • Mental health48
  • Arts and heritage43
  • Overseas aid28
  • Older people22

We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 487 of the 850. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 549 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 Bexley

5 of the 251 we found.

  1. Bexley Snap

    DA7 · Income £100k to £1m

    Bexley Snap provides services to disabled children and young people aged 0-25 years and their families. Parental support: Information & signpostingEarly years: Support for pre-school children and their familiesShort…

  2. Bexley Moorings Project

    DA16 · Income £100k to £1m

    We provide support to vulnerable children and young people by offering a point of stability in chaotic lives, whether in short term crisis or ongoing problems. The vulnerable young people we support may be experiencing…

  3. Bexley District Scout Council

    DA7 · Income £100k to £1m

    Providing Scouting for young people within the London Borough of Bexley

  4. Bexley and Lewisham Unit of the Sea Cadets Corps

    DA6 · Small charity, income under £100k

    At Bexley and Lewisham Unit, our exciting adventure activities aim to develop social skills and responsibility in young people and re-connect them with their maritime heritage. We want to help young people build…

  5. Old Bexley C of E Primary School Pta

    DA5 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Our charity aims to raise funds by holding events such as fetes,raffles, school discos and various others throughout the year.the funds raised are then used to provide new or improved facilities and additional…

Education charities in Bexley

5 of the 192 we found.

  1. The Bexley University of the Third Age

    DA17 · Income under £10k

    Shared learning activities and interests for persons of above retirement age and no longer in gainful employment.

  2. Friends of Red House, Bexleyheath

    DA15 · Income under £10k

    Providing volunteer support to National Trust to enable Red House to be open to the public. Research into the history of Red House and those associated with it. Fund raising to provide support in the maintenance,…

  3. Upland Primary Parents Association (Bexleyheath)

    DA7 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Aims to raise funds for the school in order to provide items that cannot be purchased by the local authority.

  4. Bexley Village Womens Institute

    DA5 · Income under £10k

    the main purposes of the WI organisation are: a)to advance the education of women and girls for the public benefit in all areas. b) to promote sustainable development for the public benefit, c)to promote health for the…

  5. Bexley Down's Syndrome Group

    DA8 · Income under £10k

    The Bexley Down's Syndrome Group offers information support and activities to people with Down's Syndrome and their families living in the London Borough of Bexley.

Disability charities in Bexley

5 of the 91 we found.

  1. Bexley Deaf Club

    DA6 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Help all Deaf people to socialise and be active e.g. outings, book clubs etc and generally help deaf people to understand their disability.

  2. Bexley Voice

    DA7 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Bexley Voice is a support group for parents/carers of children with an additional needs or disability living in Bexley Borough. They provide information to parents on local and national issues and provide a central…

  3. The Bexley Trust for Adult Students

    DA7 · Income under £10k

    Support students attending classes at Adult Education College Bexley by proviing financial assistance with costs of course and creche fees and other costs directly related to the course, provision of specialised…

  4. Carers' Support (Bexley)

    DA1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Provides respite care at home for carers, enabling a carer to take a break while the person they look after remains in their own home where their usual routines can continue. We also provide support groups, individual…

  5. Counselling Matters Bexley

    DA17 · Income £100k to £1m

    Counselling Matters Bexley provides counselling and other therapeutic activities to residents of the London Borough of Bexley and surrounding areas. All counselling is either free or low cost so that as many people as…

Poverty and hardship charities in Bexley

5 of the 59 we found.

  1. Bexley Borough Citizens Advice Bureaux Limited

    DA8 · Income £100k to £1m

    Giving free confidential independent and impartial advice

  2. Sidcup Debt Advice

    DA15 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The relief of financial hardship through the provision of support and access to free financial advice and assistance to people with debt-related problems living in the Sidcup are and beyond who, through lack of means,…

  3. Christ Apostolic Church-mountain of Salvation/end Time Revival Ministry (Moserem)

    DA16 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Advancing the Christian faith through holding meetings and services for the worship of God. This is done by the study of the bible, proclamation of the gospel/fellowship of Christian believers. Also communicating the…

  4. Central Eltham Youth Project

    SE9 · Income £100k to £1m

    CEYP exists to benefit the community, in particular those who have need of support by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances. CEYP works to relieve…

  5. De Centre

    DA7 · Income under £10k

    De Centre aims to provide support services to the wider community, irrespective of ethnicity. Support Services will be provided in the United Kingdom for those who are in need by reason of youth, age, ill health,…

Mental health charities in Bexley

5 of the 48 we found.

  1. Bexley Centre for the Unemployed Limited

    DA6 · Small charity, income under £100k

    We offer: Drop-in, Individual Counselling, Courses, Women's day with Therapy Group, Advocacy, Advice, Guidance & Support, I All services are free except refreshments.

  2. Real Life Ministries

    SE9 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Pastoral care, marital counselling, community information, career guidance and motivation. Introducing the community to the love of God. Food Bank and Community Social gathering. Education on effects of drugs. Support…

  3. Animal Samaritans

    DA16 · Income £100k to £1m

    Provides support for pet owners to pay vet's bills and food costs for their pets.Re-homes unwanted and abandoned pets.

  4. Redeemed Christian Church of God ('Rccg') - the Anchor for All Souls

    DA7 · Income £100k to £1m

    Our activities includes, community support services through food parcel distribution, mental health counselling, financial and housing advice, and other community engagement activities in Bexley and its surrounding…

  5. Ambassadors Christian City Church

    SE9 · Small charity, income under £100k

    We create awareness of the Christian faith through the preaching and teaching of the word of God. We offer a place of worship and prayer, provide pastoral care and counselling and support the relief of poverty as well…

Arts and heritage charities in Bexley

5 of the 43 we found.

  1. Bexley Archaeological Group

    DA16 · Income under £10k

    Archaelogical digs for ancient history and preservation in the Bexley borough including educational tours and digs.Training students onsite experience.

  2. Bexley Civic Society

    DA5 · Income under £10k

    Stimulate public interest in the area by promoting high standards of planning & architecture and securing the preservation, protection, development & improvement of features of natural, historic and public interest.

  3. The Orchestra of the City

    DA1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To advance the education of the public in the art and science of music by maintaining an orchestra to provide concerts, with a view to the training and development of amateur musicians in a common effort to bring high…

  4. Dartford Symphony Orchestra

    DA1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The Symphony was formed in 1946 and provides the opportunity, both as performers and audience, for the people of Dartford and the surrounding area to enjoy music making of a high standard. Based the Mick Jagger Centre,…

  5. Thamesmead Arts and Culture Office

    SE28 · Income £100k to £1m

    Thamesmead Arts and Culture Office is a cultural space for research, production, and exchange located in Thamesmead, SE London. It engages with its local context and centers the work and role of the arts in supporting a…

Small charities in Bexley

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.

  1. Medicine Buddha Foundation

    DA1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Medicine Buddha Foundation has been providing spiritual and non-spiritual services to the Buddhist community since 2002. We are the only Vietnamese Buddhist temple in the greater London area. Medicine Buddha Foundation…

  2. A Passion for Africa

    DA7 · Income under £10k

    Raising finance to build a children's home in Sierra Leone

  3. Days Lane Parents Association

    DA15 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To raise money to buy extra equipment for Days Lane Primary School.

  4. The Redeemed Christian Church of God the Hope of Glory

    DA8 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public, through the holding of prayer meetings and bible studies, lectures and public celebration of religious festivals to enlighten others about the Christian…

  5. Sidcup Ladies Club

    DA15 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Norfolk womens club operates from days lane sidcup.

  6. Sherose

    DA17 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Our sponsorship programme involves providing financial assistance to girls whose families are unable to meet the financial costs.The mentoring scheme offers support and encouragement to the girls on the programme. It is…

  7. Mottingham Community Association

    SE9 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To refurbish and manage the previously abandoned Mottingham Community Centre for the benefit of the local community. To provide a supportive home for a pre-school to serve the needs of local parents. To further develop…

  8. Hood Tennis

    SE28 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To work within disadvantaged communities in London and developing Countries, helping to build up young people through sports by providing facilities, coaching and events in tennis, so as to engage, present career…

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Questions people ask

How many charities are there in Bexley?

There are 850 registered charities based in and around Bexley. 584 of them (69%) 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 Bexley work on?

The most common causes are children and young people (251), education (192), and disability (91). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 487 of the 850, so the real numbers are higher.

How many people volunteer for charities in Bexley?

Local charities in and around Bexley have 13,246 volunteers between them. That's what 549 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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