Charities in Bury
There are 1,248 registered charities based in and around Bury. 749 of them (60%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and poverty and hardship.
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What they work on
- Children and young people269
- Education253
- Poverty and hardship127
- Disability125
- Arts and heritage53
- Mental health40
- Older people25
- Overseas aid22
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 617 of the 1,248. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 828 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 Bury
5 of the 269 we found.
Friends of Bury Young Carers
BL9 · Income under £10k
To support the needs of young carers (18 years or under) and their families within Bury enabling the provision of a respite and resource centre for young carers and their families, to be accessed during and outside…
Bury Jubilee Outdoor Pursuits Centre Fund
M26 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provides self-catering accommodation for groups, in the Lake District. This is primarily for young people from the Bury area. Bookings are also taken for other groups of adults and young people from other areas.
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint Mary the Virgin Bury
BL9 · Income £100k to £1m
Our church stands in the centre of Bury and has 477 parishioners on the Electoral Roll, in addition we have approx. 100 - 150 children and young people. We are continually working to reach out to the people of…
Bury Catholic Preparatory School Limited
BL9 · Income £100k to £1m
The object of the charity is to provide a high quality education to children aged from three to eleven.
Friends of Bury Music Centre
BL9 · Income under £10k
Support organisation for the staff, pupils, and activities of bury music centre.raising funds to purchase new instruments, and to provide loans to parents to assist them to purchase instruments.assist with organising…
Education charities in Bury
5 of the 253 we found.
Charities in Connection With Bury Church School
BL9 · Income under £10k
education
The Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
M7 · Income £100k to £1m
Provision of Education in Accordance with Orthodox Jewish Doctrine
Bury and Radcliffe Unit 279 of the Sea Cadet Corps
BL9 · Small charity, income under £100k
National Youth Groupbased on the traditions of the Royal Navy
Bury People First
BL9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Supply of training sessions to people who have learning difficulties
Bury and Rochdale Advanced Motorists
BL8 · Income under £10k
To provide guidance and encouragement to improve the standard of driving in the local area.
Poverty and hardship charities in Bury
5 of the 127 we found.
Bury Cancer Support Centre
BL8 · Income £100k to £1m
Support to Cancer Patients and their Families. The Centre is the Multi Agency Cancer Service for Bury and local areas A range of Services : Counselling . Hypnotherapy Relaxation Classes . Nutrional Advice ,Financial and…
Bury Veterans Hub
M26 · Income under £10k
Here at Bury Vetrerans Hub we signpost and offer support in the following area's:- Counselling, Family Support, Housing Support, Combatting Isolation, Debt Advice, Education, Health and Well Being Support, Community…
Bury Voluntary Community & Faith Alliance
BL9 · Income £100k to £1m
VCFA is an infrastructure organisation providing development, support, and volunteering services to charities in Bury Greater Manchester
Trust House Bury
BL9 · Income £100k to £1m
Trust House is a community centre, open to all, offering free support, advice, and guidance to those in need. We have a real heart for people and want to see significant change in the lives of people in and around Bury.…
Zy Gemach Limited
M7 · Small charity, income under £100k
relief of financial hardship by the provision of interest free loans. Supporting religious Jewish educational institutions and charitable organisations by making donations and grants available to them.
Disability charities in Bury
5 of the 125 we found.
Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted
BL9 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote the wellbeing of blind and partially sighted people in Bury, Greater Manchester and surrounding areas..
Bury and Bolton Me/cfs & Fibromyalgia Support Group
BL3 · Income under £10k
Meetings and Socials;Newsletter;Weekly free, adapted yogaBenefit and Work informationAwareness leaflets publication and distributionEquipment to borrowComprehensive book and CD libraryPhone line enquiry/info linePrivate…
Bury Shopmobility
BL9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Bury Shopmobility helps people with mobility problems to do their errands in central Bury.
Bury Pipeline
BL8 · Income under £10k
Recording content of local newspapers
Bury Gateway
BL0 · Small charity, income under £100k
Running a drop-in centreSocial ClubSports Training
Arts and heritage charities in Bury
5 of the 53 we found.
The Bury Athenaeum
BL8 · Small charity, income under £100k
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Bury Photographic Society
BL8 · Income under £10k
Weekly meetings with either visitors or Society members giving talks on their photographic interests. There are a series of practical nights held and an Annual Exhibition of member's work is held in the local Art…
Bury Choral Society
BL8 · Small charity, income under £100k
The study and practice of choral music in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performance.
Bury U3a
BL0 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Bury U3A is a democratic, self-funding, self help organization that provide all types of leisure activities for retired or semi-retired people at minimum cost.It provides opportunities for members to share learned…
All Saints Elton Theatre Company
BL8 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide members of the public of all age groups and abilities with the chance to participate in the performing arts, by staging plays, pantomimes and musicals.
Mental health charities in Bury
5 of the 40 we found.
Bury Involvement Group in Mental Health
BL9 · Income £100k to £1m
Bury Involvement Group (BIG) in Mental Health is a voluntary organisation based in Bury. We provide several different groups for adults experiencing mental health conditions and provide a community crisis service via an…
Jewish Action for Mental Health CIO
M25 · Income £100k to £1m
Information and resource provision providing a one-stop for mental health resources the communityneeds.Provision of a trainee therapist placement scheme to deliver therapy and provide placements for students.Educating…
Chabad Community Care
M7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing opportunities for regular social contact and for enriching the quality of life for the elderly and the isolated in the community (including young people with mental health, bullying or abuse issues), and…
Talk Changes
BL3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Talk Changes promotes mental health and wellbeing through counselling, workshops, events, community outreach and early intervention. We raise mental health awareness, challenge stigma and address discrimination through…
Greater Manchester Mental Health Nhs Foundation Trust Charitable Fund
M25 · Small charity, income under £100k
Medical/Health/SicknessDisability
Small charities in Bury
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.
Ydt
M25 · Small charity, income under £100k
To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 by providing or facilitating programmes of physical, educational and other activities within a jewish framework with a view to improving the conditions of life…
The Radcliffe Male Voice Choir
BL8 · Income under £10k
Singing training to male members, giving concerts to support other charitable and community based organisations.
Castlebrook Charitable Trust
M26 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Charitable Trust exists to make charitable donations to worthy causes, as determined at the trustees' discretion.
United Community and Hope Church
M8 · Small charity, income under £100k
the charity is currently operating in Manchester where we are continuing to provide worship service every Sunday morning at 1 Beckford street, at Oldham road. The task involves preaching the Gospel , organising…
Simcha Chesed Limited
M25 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the orthodox Jewish religion for the benefit of the public in particular to assist those who cannot afford the costs of a religious ceremony.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God Overcomers Pavilion Parish
M8 · Small charity, income under £100k
RCCG Overcomers Pavilion Parish is a church that believes in the general charitable purposes and engage in promoting Christian religious activities using the Bible as its main guide.
Busy Buddies
M7 · Small charity, income under £100k
A resource for young people living in Manchester providing advice, assistance and programmes for advancing education and developing skills for independent living. Providing recreational and leisure time activities in…
Bolton Choral Union
BL2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The study, advancement,improvement development and maintenance of public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects including through the presentation of public concerts and…
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How many charities are there in Bury?
There are 1,248 registered charities based in and around Bury. 749 of them (60%) 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 Bury work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (269), education (253), and poverty and hardship (127). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 617 of the 1,248, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Bury?
Local charities in and around Bury have 10,471 volunteers between them. That's what 828 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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