Charities in Derby
There are 662 registered charities based in and around Derby. 449 of them (68%) 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 people193
- Education185
- Arts and heritage79
- Disability76
- Poverty and hardship45
- Older people25
- Mental health23
- Environment12
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 434 of the 662. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 395 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 Derby
5 of the 193 we found.
Children First Derby
DE1 · Income £100k to £1m
High quality family services:supervised contact for looked after children, enabling them to spend time with their family in a safe environment. mentoring service -volunteers provide one to one support outside the family…
Derby Deaf Children's Society
DE23 · Income under £10k
Support to deaf children and Teenager and their families who live in Derby and Derbyshire, including social activities, Sport, equipment and Transport.
Derby Toc H Children's Camp
DE1 · Income £100k to £1m
We are a 100% volunteer-run charity committed to offering an annual summer camping holiday for around 160 deserving children from Derby City. The children, aged 9-14 years, are selected to attend the camp by their…
Derby Polish Supplementary School
DE22 · Small charity, income under £100k
Charitable organisation promoting the education of children and young people on the subject of the Polish language, culture, geography, history, religion and tradition, in particular but not exclusively by providing a…
St Martin's Pta Derby
DE24 · Income under £10k
We support school, children and young people. Fund raising to actively enhance the extras for the emotional, physical, social and developmental of our children
Education charities in Derby
5 of the 185 we found.
Derby Diocesan Board of Education
DE1 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance the work of Christian Education and training in the parishes of the Diocese of Derby and to enable and encourage the work of Church of England schools in the Diocese by: Maintaining and improving school…
Derby Grammar School Pta
DE23 · Small charity, income under £100k
Raise funds to support the school for equipment etc
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
DE22 · Income £100k to £1m
Providing Christian Education to a wide range of families in Derby and ,in doing this, supporting parents in the raising of their children.
Derby Grammar School Tanzania Trust
DE23 · Income under £10k
We support children in a region of Tanzania through links to a Primary School in Mwanza . Donations to the project help to provide new classrooms, furniture for classrooms, stationery for students, sanitary wear for…
Project Nile (Derby ) Ltd
DE1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Project Nile develops and nurtures children and young adults.
Arts and heritage charities in Derby
5 of the 79 we found.
Derby Computer Museum
DE1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The advancement of education of the public of the history and evolution of computer and console systems from the 1960s onwards maintaining and operating a museum in Derby for the public benefit, for the preservation,…
Derby Concert Orchestra
DE3 · Small charity, income under £100k
The orchestra performs 6 concerts per year in Derby and the surrounding area. These comprise four concerts with classical works, one at Christmas with popular music for families and one aimed at children. The orchestra…
The Royal Crown Derby Museum Charitable Trust
DE23 · Income under £10k
Maintaining a collection of Ceramic objects, manufactured by the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Co. from c.1748 to present. These objects are displayed in a single museum area for the benefit of the general public.
Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company
DE22 · Small charity, income under £100k
The rehearsal and performance of Shakespeare (and other) works in professional and school theatres in Derby and other outdoor venues.
The New Opera Company, Derby
DE22 · Income under £10k
We sing opera, operettas and other light classical music to the general public.
Disability charities in Derby
5 of the 76 we found.
Derby Shopmobility Ltd
DE1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision & hire of mobility scooters, powered wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs to the people of Derby and surrounding area who have mobility difficulties.
Derby Shield Society
DE1 · Small charity, income under £100k
To raise funds to enhance the quality of life of persons with learning difficulties.
The Derby County Disabled Supporters Club
DE22 · Income under £10k
Liaison between the football club and the disabled supporters club to ensure the disabled members are catered for, to facilitate their enjoyment of attending football matches in the stadium and to provide a social arena…
Doorways Derby
DE24 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing support to the homeless and vulnerable in Derby. We do this by supplying them with food parcels, sandwich packs, hot meals, clothes, sleeping bags, toiletries and other items as needed. We currently operate…
The War Memorial Village - Derby
DE21 · Income £100k to £1m
The principal activity of the charity is to own, operate and maintain an enclave of high grade individual properties in the City of Derby specifically for the benefit of disabled former members of HM Forces, the…
Poverty and hardship charities in Derby
5 of the 45 we found.
Womens Work (Derbyshire) Limited
DE1 · Income £100k to £1m
To protect and preserve health, relieve financial hardship and advance education (particularly but not exclusively relating to sexual health and substance abuse) of women and their families in Derbyshire (but without…
Derby Vineyard
DE22 · Small charity, income under £100k
To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of…
Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance
DE24 · Income £100k to £1m
Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance offers four types of provision. The provision offered will be based on the individual's personal circumstances and tailored to the level of support they require. We offer a co-ordinated…
Raob - G L E Provincial Grand Lodge Derby and District Benevolent Fund
DE23 · Income under £10k
We aim to help the members of our order, as well as widows and children of deceased members. We also make grants to various charities around Derby.
All Saints Derby General Charity
DE1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Making grants to charitable bodies who carry out purposes within the objects of the charity.
Charities for older people in Derby
5 of the 25 we found.
Melbourne Area Derby U3a
DE73 · Small charity, income under £100k
Education & Development through mutual supporting member interest groups.
Borrowbrook Home Link
DE72 · Income under £10k
Helping older people in the parish of Borrowash and Ockbrook, Derbyshire, to live independent lives thereby increasing their confidence and self-esteem and reducing isolation and social exclusion and improving…
Long Eaton and District U3a
DE72 · Income under £10k
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by any means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.
Ticknall Hospital
DE73 · Small charity, income under £100k
Seven (small) almshouse properties.
Middlemore's Almshouses
DE72 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision and administration almshouses in stanton by dale, derbyshire.
Small charities in Derby
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.
Surtal Arts Ltd
DE24 · Small charity, income under £100k
Organisation runs regular Indian dance and music classes for all age groups; working in partnership Surtal promotes concerts, exhibition, festivals, drama, participatory arts and educational programme to raise awareness…
New Zealand Community Association
DE22 · Small charity, income under £100k
The day to day running of the lonny wilsoncroft community centre, which is in the new zealand area of derby. to provide facilities for the residents of the new zealand area of derby.
Rosehill Sports Club
DE24 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Club is located in Littleover Lane, Derby, DE23 6JL providing sports, fellowship and social activities for its members and the community. Cricket, Crown Green Bowls and Tennis are played at the ground. New members…
Yew Tree Women's Institute
DE23 · Income under £10k
Coffee morning for local Charities eg(Safe and Sound- Homeless young adults).Stall at Grange Hall Extravaganza -part of takings to Grange Hall Community Association. Craft club filling shoeboxes for Link To…
Locko Amateur Dramatic Society
DE21 · Income under £10k
We are a local amateur theatre group dedicated to presenting quality theatre for the local community of Spondon in Derby. We perform two main productions per year in Spring and Autumn and are self financed from members…
Deleski Gimena Church
DE24 · Small charity, income under £100k
This is a Christian church supporting Roma/Gipsy people residing in UK.
4th Derby (Derwent) Boy Scout Group
DE23 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our aim is to help boys and girls to achieve their full physical, intellectual,social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citzens and as Members of their local, national and international…
Melbourne Junior School Parents' Association
DE73 · Income under £10k
Ad hoc Fundraising activities
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How many charities are there in Derby?
There are 662 registered charities based in and around Derby. 449 of them (68%) 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 Derby work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (193), education (185), and the arts and heritage (79). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 434 of the 662, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Derby?
Local charities in and around Derby have 9,422 volunteers between them. That's what 395 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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