Charities in Dacorum
There are 898 registered charities based in and around Dacorum. 640 of them (71%) 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 people342
- Education312
- Arts and heritage110
- Disability108
- Poverty and hardship72
- Older people44
- Environment30
- Mental health26
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 651 of the 898. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 578 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 Dacorum
5 of the 342 we found.
The Dacorum Fellowship for Children With Special Needs
AL3 · Income under £10k
Supporting the Early Years Specialist Development Centre for pre-school chidren with special needs.
The 61 Youth Club
HP5 · Income under £10k
Youth Club catering for young people aged 8 years old to 18 years old. Offering facilities to socialise and mix with other young people. We offer arts and craft and sport.
Chesham United Youth Football Club
HP5 · Income £100k to £1m
Chesham United Youth Football Club is a volunteer-run community club affiliated to the FA, providing football for young people from Under 5 to Under 18 and some adults football. Throughout the regular football season we…
Chipperfield Youth Club
WD4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of leisure activities for children .
Caracol - Youth Community Development
HP5 · Income under £10k
Caracol - a youth development arts project based in Arenal on the Belize-Guatemala Border. Using creative & expressive arts Caracol builds the confidence & self-esteem of children & young people while promoting…
Education charities in Dacorum
5 of the 312 we found.
The Dacorum Talking Newspaper
HP3 · Income under £10k
Provision of weekly audio memory sticks containing readings from local newspapers which are mailed to severely sight impaired and sight impaired listeners (members). In addition, DTN organises PC training for its…
Dacorum Heritage Trust Ltd
HP4 · Income £100k to £1m
Maintains museum store of artefacts, mounts exhibitions and undertakes outreach work and events concerned with the heritage of the Dacorum area of Hertfordshire.
University of the Third Age (Dacorum)
HP4 · Small charity, income under £100k
U3A Dacorum is a learning co-operative of older people, which enables members to share in educational, creative and leisure activities covering Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring and surrounding areas.
Kings Langley School Outdoor Education Centre
HP23 · Small charity, income under £100k
We provide accommodation in Powys primarily intended for school students to participate in outdoor adventurous education and field study. The accommodation is also used for team building sessions, for intensive study…
Salter Educational Foundation
HP4 · Income under £10k
Assistance to young people towards educational expenses
Arts and heritage charities in Dacorum
5 of the 110 we found.
Dacorum Community Choir
HP2 · Small charity, income under £100k
We give members the opportunity to sing together in a community choir, perhaps for the first time, as well as explore repertoire (from classical, world and folk to gospel and pop) that maintains the interest of the more…
The Theatre Shed Limited
HP5 · Income £100k to £1m
The Theatre Shed's purpose is to advance the education of children, young people and adults in the performing arts and horticulture by providing services that are accessible for those with and without social,…
Berkhamsted Local History and Museum Society
HP4 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Society promotes interest in local history of Berkhamsted and district, holds illustrated lectures, publishes annual journal of historical research, newsletters, arranges Heritage Open Days, encourages historical…
Redbourn Village Historical and Museum Group Limited
AL3 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance and encourage the education of the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Redbourn and the neighbouring areas.To provide research facilities for family history relating to the…
Sussex Symphony Orchestra
AL3 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objectives of the charity are: To advance the musical education of the public. To support any Charity or Charitable purpose as the committee shall from time to time direct. For 2009 this has consisted of public…
Disability charities in Dacorum
5 of the 108 we found.
The Puffins Club (Dacorum Sports Club for Adults With Learning Disabilities)
HP1 · Income under £10k
Provides sporting activities for adults with learning disabilities in the Dacorum area
The Dacorum Dolphin Swimming Club (For the Handicapped)
HP2 · Income under £10k
Swimming for the Disabled
Dacorum Community Trust
HP1 · Income £100k to £1m
The Dacorum Community Trust is a charity dedicated to helping those most in need within the Dacorum area, by managing and distributing funds it raises locally from individuals, companies and organisations.We assist…
Yawn
LU1 · Small charity, income under £100k
A charity supporting people with Learning Disabilities and their families: Current activities include:Regular social Family Disco for our beneficiaries and their family and friendsOccasional activities and outings for…
The Waterside Centre, Kings Langley
WD4 · Income £100k to £1m
We are an organisation which provides facilities for adults with Learning Disabilities. We provide education and training that encourage service users to achieve their full potential and integrate into the community.…
Poverty and hardship charities in Dacorum
5 of the 72 we found.
Age UK Dacorum
HP1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Age UK Dacorum works in partnership with other voluntary and statutory agencies to provide services for older people in Dacorum and the surrounding areas. Our purpose is to improve the quality of later life, by offering…
The Rose Foundation Benevolent Fund
HP2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Rose Foundation Benevolent Fund awards grants to eligible individuals who are experiencing financial hardship or poverty. Employees of B&M Care group, ex-employees and their dependents are eligible to apply using an…
Share Alliance
HP23 · Income £100k to £1m
Our activities support the advancement of education and the prevention and relief of poverty and financial hardship through promoting and undertaking research into the social and economic causes of, and solutions to,…
My Cape Verde
HP3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Cape Verde in Need will provide relief from poverty and financial hardship by providing and assisting in the provision of food parcels, hot meals, personal items, clothing, bedding, school supplies and grants. Alongside…
The Fontmell Trust
AL3 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide funding to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public and to relieve persons who are in condition of need, financial hardship or sickness in such ways as the charity trustees may from time to…
Charities for older people in Dacorum
5 of the 44 we found.
St Albans and Dacorum Day Hospice
AL3 · Small charity, income under £100k
St Albans & Dacorum Day Hospice is part of Rennie Grove Hospice Care providing 24/7 responsive Hospice at Home service as well as a range of day services for patients and families in Herts .
Age Concern, Luton
LU1 · Income £100k to £1m
Age Concern Luton provides a wide range of services to meet the different needs of older people and their carers in Luton. This includes home support, gardening service, a visiting scheme, telephone club, home repair…
Tring U3a
HP23 · Small charity, income under £100k
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 personal development,…
The University of the Third Age ( Dunstable )
LU6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development in the area…
The Chesham Ecumenical Association
HP5 · Income under £10k
Work with Famalies and young people in the CommunityOrganised a childrens event during August for 330 childrenRun families events in the local Park for whole community Support older peopleHeld special Lent Studies in…
Small charities in Dacorum
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.
5th North Watford Scout Group
WD4 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members o their local, national and international communities.
Redbourn Community Group
AL3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing transport and assistance to Redbourn residents who need a helping hand, mainly (but not exclusively) the sick and elderly.
The A S Butler Charitable Trust
LU6 · Income under £10k
Education, Disability, Religion, Conservation, Heritage
Chess Valley Barbershop Singers
HP23 · Small charity, income under £100k
Another successful year as we re-build our repertoire and bring new members up to speed. In September we joined another chorus and a quartet on stage to entertain a sell-out audience. Shortly afterwards we hosted a Time…
Christ for the World
HP5 · Income under £10k
Teaching and training within a variety of churches throughout the UK and in India, evangelism and pastoral care work, counselling and advice on a wide range of issues, local community ministry, etc.
Heacham Trust
LU6 · Income under £10k
Make grants to other charitable organisations
Bellingdon and Asheridge Community Association
HP5 · Small charity, income under £100k
To improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions by the provision of:(a) a village hall for use by the inhabitants, including use…
Belmont Road Baptist Church
HP3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Christian public worship, prayer & bible study; wedding & funeral services. Teaching, developing and supporting young people & their families through activities such as Toddler Church, Boys Brigade/Girls Association,…
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How many charities are there in Dacorum?
There are 898 registered charities based in and around Dacorum. 640 of them (71%) 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 Dacorum work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (342), education (312), and the arts and heritage (110). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 651 of the 898, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Dacorum?
Local charities in and around Dacorum have 14,246 volunteers between them. That's what 578 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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