Charities in Bradford
There are 1,389 registered charities based in and around Bradford. 937 of them (67%) 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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What they work on
- Children and young people403
- Education335
- Disability166
- Arts and heritage150
- Poverty and hardship115
- Older people83
- Overseas aid47
- Environment43
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 932 of the 1,389. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 889 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 Bradford
5 of the 403 we found.
Friends of Bradford Youth Players
BD5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Bradford Youth Players run two Performing Arts Youth Clubs from premises in the centre of Bradford. Act1 is for ages 7-11 and Act2 for ages 11-18.
City of Bradford Ymca
BD1 · Income £100k to £1m
Helping children, young people and families to participate fully in their communities, providing informal education, training and personal development opportunities particularly targeted at those not in employment,…
The Parents Forum for Bradford and Airedale
BD8 · Small charity, income under £100k
Support families of children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs by giving them a voice within the community and local authority.Provide information and support to parent/carers around health,…
Bradford Unit 50 of the Sea Cadet Corps
BD2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Recreational activities for young people including, sailing, canoeing, boatwork, camping, offshore sailing, camps and training courses.
Bradford Nightstop
BD1 · Income £100k to £1m
Bradford nightstop provides emergency accommodation one night at a time for young people aged 16-25
Education charities in Bradford
5 of the 335 we found.
Life Education (Bradford) Limited
BD13 · Income £100k to £1m
Promoting the importance of healthy life choices for children during their formative years of primary school education, including the dangers of drugs.Promoting our SCARF philosophy: Safety, Caring, Achievement,…
Bradford Moor Old Sunday School Trust
BD12 · Income under £10k
We have made grants to the bursary funds of schools to assist with students fees.
Bradford and District Community Empowerment Network
BD8 · Income £100k to £1m
CNet is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation supporting Voluntary and Community Sector groups and organisations across Bradford and District since 2001. Our key areas of work include: ~ Community development and…
Bradford Under-fives Association
BD5 · Small charity, income under £100k
The object of the CIO is to advance the development and education of children under statutory school age within the area of the City of Bradford and its neighbourhood for the public benefit, by providing in particular…
Bradford Mechanics Institute Library
BD1 · Income £100k to £1m
Provision of educational facilities for general public particularlyin arts and literature.
Disability charities in Bradford
5 of the 166 we found.
Bradford Disability Football Club
BD22 · Small charity, income under £100k
We have over 100 members who have a broad range of both physical and learning disabilities. We hold weekly football training which are accessible to anyone age 6 and over with a disability. We participate in competitive…
Bradford People First
BD5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Bradford People First is a self-advocacy organisation run by people with learning disabilities, for people with learning disabilities. Bradford People First aims to speak out on behalf of people with learning…
Bradford Talking Magazines Ltd
BD9 · Income £100k to £1m
Based at 11-12 Eldon Place, Bradford BD1 3AZBTM works with people who cannot access the written word : people who have a visual impairment, people with learning disabilities, people who are deaf and any person who…
Bradford Inclusive Disability Service
BD5 · Income £100k to £1m
Bradford Inclusive Disability Service provides a specialist toy & resource service to assist in the development of children with disabilities. Interesting weekly theme days/events for users are organised, including…
Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure
BD7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide sporting and leisure opportunities for people with disabilities
Arts and heritage charities in Bradford
5 of the 150 we found.
Friends of Bradford Art Galleries and Museums
BD9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Encourage and promote the education of the people of Bradford in the appreciation of history culture art science and architecture with reference to the activities of public museums maintained by the city.To provide…
The Bradford Police Museum Limited
BD17 · Small charity, income under £100k
For the benefit of the public to maintain a museum of policing, crime and punishment, the criminal justice system and civil enforcement in Bradford from the early 19th century to the present day.
Pashtoon Society Bradford
BD3 · Income under £10k
We hold cultural events celebrating Pashtoo cultural heritage and language.We have regular women's events for members of the Pashtoo community in Bradford.We ensure our that all our community is not isolated but engage…
The Bradford Chorale
BD17 · Income under £10k
An satb choir performing concerts several times a year at various venues in the west yorkshire region.
Bradford Festival Choral Society
BD13 · Income £100k to £1m
Choral singing; education in choral singing/vocal training; public performances
Poverty and hardship charities in Bradford
5 of the 115 we found.
Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank
BD18 · Income £100k to £1m
Relief from financial hardship and social/economic disadvantage among people living/working in bradford metropoltan district by providing such persons with goods+/services which they otherwise could not afford through…
Bradford North Foodbank
BD10 · Income £100k to £1m
Relieve persons in the North of Bradford and the surrounding area that are in financial hardship in such ways as the trustees from time-to-time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by:providing emergency food,…
Active Bradford Limited
BD5 · Income £100k to £1m
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age,…
Bradford Cultural Skills & Wellbeing Centre Ltd
BD8 · Small charity, income under £100k
Benefits Advice for AllIT training and computer learningESOL classesHealthy Living - cookry classesAsian Music and Arts
Bradford Cinderella Club
BD1 · Small charity, income under £100k
1 Provision of Clothing and Footwear for the not so fortunate2 To endeavour in every possible way to improve the hard lot of all the poor and under privileged children who are in need of help which such a Society as…
Charities for older people in Bradford
5 of the 83 we found.
Age UK Bradford & District
BD18 · Income £100k to £1m
Age UK Bradford District works to value everyone's future, create age friendly communities and put people first. We deliver 4 key functions: Information, Help & Support, Advice & Casework and Community Activities &…
Bradford and District Senior Power
BD4 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the relief of older people in any manner which now or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable in and around the Metropolitan District of Bradford.
Bradford Flower Homes Development Limited
BD17 · Small charity, income under £100k
The relief of retired people by the provision of homes and dwellings
Golden Age Social Day Care, Bradford
BD5 · Small charity, income under £100k
To enable and encourage seniors from all backgrounds in Bradford to meet and take part in various activities from group exercises, games, trips or celebrations to participation in monthly Friday Mass. Everyone is…
The Bradford and District Wool Association Benevolent Fund
LS29 · Income under £10k
Assistance to elderly and disabled wool trade employees
Small charities in Bradford
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.
Friends of Menston Primary School
LS29 · Income under £10k
Menston Primary School PTA.Runs various events in and around school to raise funds to benefit the childrens education & overall experience within school
Northowram and District Community Association
HX3 · Small charity, income under £100k
To run and maintain a community centre for the local populace.
Celebrate Church
BD12 · Small charity, income under £100k
The principal purposes of the Church are:-1) The advancement of the Christian faith.2) Advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.The activities may…
Lothersdale Village Trust
BD20 · Income under £10k
To maintain the endowed property and to provide recreational facilities for the inhabitants of Lothersdale.
Frizinghall Community Association
BD9 · Small charity, income under £100k
To secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain and manage or to co-operate with the local statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre forthe activities promoted by the…
Throstle Nest Riding for the Disabled Association
BD15 · Income under £10k
Small charity run by volunteers catering for adults and children with a wide range of both physical and mental disabilities within the Bradford/Leeds area.Clients come on a regular basis as individuals or part of a…
3rd Ben Rhydding Scout Group
LS29 · Small charity, income under £100k
Teaching the principles of scouting and helping others within the community
Kildwick and Farnhill Institute
BD20 · Income under £10k
Letting of rooms to the public
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How many charities are there in Bradford?
There are 1,389 registered charities based in and around Bradford. 937 of them (67%) 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 Bradford work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (403), education (335), and disability (166). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 932 of the 1,389, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Bradford?
Local charities in and around Bradford have 20,170 volunteers between them. That's what 889 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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