Charities in Chesterfield
There are 381 registered charities based in and around Chesterfield. 278 of them (73%) 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 people111
- Education102
- Disability45
- Arts and heritage41
- Poverty and hardship35
- Older people33
- Mental health15
- Animals13
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 260 of the 381. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 202 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 Chesterfield
5 of the 111 we found.
Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Music Centre
S40 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provides music-making ensembles for children and young people at a music centre, with ancillary concerts and related events.
Space Counselling Chesterfield
S40 · Income £100k to £1m
Relationship counselling,family counselling,psycho-sexual therapy,counselling for young people 11-18yrs and training for groups & individuals.
Chesterfield Astronomical Society
S41 · Income under £10k
To educate and promote interest in astronomy and allied subjects, through scout groups, schools and other groups such as round tables women's institute etc. and to provide a meeting place lecture room and equipment for…
Chesterfield Operatic Society
S41 · Small charity, income under £100k
Chesterfield Operatic Society (COS) is one of the oldest amateur musical theatre companies in the country, being first established in 1905. Through the presentation of public events and the performance of shows we aim…
Chesterfield Child Contact Centre
S40 · Income under £10k
To provide a neutral venue for separated parents who do not have child custody to meet with their child(ren).
Education charities in Chesterfield
5 of the 102 we found.
The Chesterfield U3a
S42 · Small charity, income under £100k
A self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment.
Chesterfield Group of Advanced Motorists Or Motorcyclists
S42 · Income under £10k
Promoting road safety and improving driving standards.
Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra
S40 · Small charity, income under £100k
Performance of classical music for the local community
Chesterfield Samaritans
S40 · Small charity, income under £100k
Chesterfield Samaritans provides a listening service to those in emotional distress and despair.
The Chesterfield (M) Townswomen's Guild
S40 · Income under £10k
To promote learning and enjoyment through a variety of activities
Disability charities in Chesterfield
5 of the 45 we found.
Chesterfield and District Shopmobility
S40 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision of suitable means of personal transport for people within our catchment area, who have mobility difficulties, whether permanent or temporary, that enables them to maintain as much freedom and independence…
The Chesterfield and District Kidney Association
S41 · Income under £10k
To raise funds and give advice to local people who suffer from kidney problems. To provide funds for equipment and research into kidney related problems and treatments.To provide publicity and promote organ donation for…
Chesterfield Care Group
S41 · Income £100k to £1m
Operation of Day Care services for the elderly
Asian Association of Chesterfield & North Derbyshire
S41 · Income £100k to £1m
Support domestic abuse victims, long-term carers; provide information, advice on welfare, health & social issues, assist translations; Represent members views to statutory authorities and advise on community issues;…
The Chesterfield Miners' Welfare Fund Society
S40 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision of recreation grounds and Welfare Institute for the benefit of the local community.
Poverty and hardship charities in Chesterfield
5 of the 35 we found.
Chesterfield Foodbank
S41 · Income £100k to £1m
The relief of financial hardship in Chesterfield or other parts of the UK .Providing emergency food , essential toiletries and other household items to individuals and families in need
Age Concern Chesterfield and District
S40 · Small charity, income under £100k
A voluntary organisation working for older people, their families and carers, by providing information, services and support and by tackling issues that affect older people in chesterfield, north east derbyshire and…
Ikon Church
S40 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith in the county of Derbyshireand such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Charity Trustees may from time to timedecide; and the…
Lifehouse Church
S40 · Income £100k to £1m
The objects of the charity are for the benefit of the public. To advance the Christian faith, to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health and to advance education in such ways and…
Cancer Relief UK
S44 · Income £100k to £1m
Grants for suffering applicants who are suffering from cancer and are suffering financial hardship. grants are made to other relevant palliative care organisations.
Charities for older people in Chesterfield
4 of the 33 we found.
The Chesterfield/tsumeb Trust
S41 · Income under £10k
Fund to be applied for charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of the region of Tsumeb (Namibia) and inhabitants of the region of Chesterfield participating in charitable activities for promoting the…
The Tomlinson and Bromehead Charity
S40 · Income under £10k
Grants to elderly people's groups.
Grassmoor and District Women's Institute
S41 · Income under £10k
Social evenings
Charles Shaw
S41 · Income under £10k
Provides grant to elderly members of congregation
Small charities in Chesterfield
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.
Inkersall Womens Club
S43 · Income under £10k
Speaker, social evening, outings
Friends of Abercrombie Pta
S41 · Income under £10k
PTFA Fundraising for school. We hold various events and fundraising activities to raise funds for our school.
Cp Teens UK
S40 · Small charity, income under £100k
The promotion of social inclusion among young people aged 10 to 25 years old with physical disabilities, who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of their disability. To provide help,…
Barlborough Country Park Management Committee
S21 · Income under £10k
Management and development of Barlborough Country Park
Cestrefeld Lodge Benevolent Fund
S40 · Income under £10k
The relief of such poor and distressed brother masons or their poor and distressed widows and children or to or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions, societies and objectives as the…
Chesterfield National Spiritualist Centre.
S41 · Income under £10k
Religious services for public worship, including the dissemination of Spiritualist teaching and philosophy, together with special services throughout the year, along with events and functions
Tupton Village Hall
S42 · Small charity, income under £100k
A multi functional village hall with a large hall, smaller hall and committee room for hire. The hall has a newly refurbished stage area with good lighting and sound equipment, a catering kitchen with crockery for 100…
Bolsover Parochial Church Council
S44 · Small charity, income under £100k
Religious,community work
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How many charities are there in Chesterfield?
There are 381 registered charities based in and around Chesterfield. 278 of them (73%) 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 Chesterfield work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (111), education (102), and disability (45). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 260 of the 381, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Chesterfield?
Local charities in and around Chesterfield have 5,162 volunteers between them. That's what 202 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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