Charities in East Staffordshire
There are 677 registered charities based in and around East Staffordshire. 537 of them (79%) 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 people217
- Education212
- Arts and heritage92
- Poverty and hardship58
- Older people55
- Disability49
- Animals26
- Environment24
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 468 of the 677. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 341 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 East Staffordshire
5 of the 217 we found.
Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services
ST18 · Income £100k to £1m
Support of voluntary and community organisations working with children, young people and families
Ace Youth Trust
DE6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The mission of ace youth trust is to offer practical support to local young people on a range of issues affecting their daily lives to help them fulfil their potential.
Waterhouses Youth Project
ST10 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision of a community centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Waterhouses, Staffordshire, and the neighbourhood and in particular use as a centre for the provision of facilities for young…
Burton Youth for Christ
DE14 · Income £100k to £1m
Taking good news relevantly to every young person in Burton and the surrounding areas. To assist young people in maximising their personal potential in every area of life. (i.e. physical, spiritual, mental, social and…
King George V Jubilee Trust Fund
ST14 · Income under £10k
To benefit children and young people by making grants for education, training and sporting activities.
Education charities in East Staffordshire
5 of the 212 we found.
Yeaveley Church of England Educational Trust
DE6 · Income under £10k
No activities, other than the awarding of grants
Alstonefield Educational Charity
DE6 · Income under £10k
Educational Grants to young people in the parish and neighbourhood
Educational Foundation of Thomas and Sarah Taylor
DE13 · Income under £10k
Educational Grants
Coke's Educational Charity
DE6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provides grants for (i) support for education and training to young people in the parishes of Alkmonton, Hungry Bentley, Hollington, Longford & Rodsley who have completed their secondary education and who are going to…
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Educational Trust
DE6 · Income under £10k
The charity provides information about the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site in Derbyshire through various types of publication such as books,guides & postcards.
Arts and heritage charities in East Staffordshire
5 of the 92 we found.
The Burton Musical Theatre Company
DE13 · Small charity, income under £100k
The object of the Society is to educate the public in the dramatic and performing arts to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts to assist and further such charitable institutions and…
North Staffordshire Symphony Orchestra
ST18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Producing concerts for the public.
Upswing Aerial Limited
ST10 · Income £100k to £1m
Upswing makes modern cross art performance and participatory experiences that use circus skills as a vehicle for creative expression, exploring contemporary issues through the performing arts in general and circus in…
Little Theatre Company
DE15 · Small charity, income under £100k
The advancement of education in the arts in Burton upon Trent and District by the production of one or more dramatic stage plays or musicals each year.
Mellow Dramatics Music Theatre Group
DE14 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the Art of Drama and Music Theatre and the development of public appreciation in such art.
Poverty and hardship charities in East Staffordshire
5 of the 58 we found.
Alrewas and Fradley Charities
DE13 · Income under £10k
The trustees meet at least twice yearly to consider grant applications for relief of sickness and preservation of health, relief of financial hardship and promotion of charitable purpose for the benefit of people…
Thomas Monke
DE15 · Income under £10k
modest grants for assistance to young persons in need under the age of 25 years resident in the parishes of Austrey, Measham, Shenton or Whitwick towards the cost of goods, tools, books, fees, travelling expenses,…
Ashbourne Recreation Ground Sports and Community Partnership
DE6 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Ashbourne, and the surrounding area the provision of multi purpose sporting facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for individuals or groups who have…
Abbots Bromley Sports Association Limited
WS15 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Abbots Bromley and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by…
Star
DE14 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance amateur sport and arts for disadvantaged people. Includes grants and fundraising to eligible individuals, clubs and schools, and the provision of community facilities and equipment. To advance environmental…
Charities for older people in East Staffordshire
5 of the 55 we found.
Uttoxeter & District U3a
ST14 · Small charity, income under £100k
To encourage and enable older people, no longer in full-time paid employment, to help each other to share their knowledge, skills, interests and experience.
Burton-on-trent University of the Third Age (U3a)
DE14 · Small charity, income under £100k
To encourage and enable older people , no longer in full time employment , to help each other , to share their knowledge skillsinterests skills and experience.
Brightfutures Un-ltd
DE15 · Small charity, income under £100k
We deliver a range of workshops and projects putting our participants and community at the centre of all we do. We work with children and older people in a supportive way to enhance emotional well-being, creating a safe…
Stapenhill Women's Institute
DE15 · Income under £10k
The Charity offers women the chance to learn new skills, take part in a range of creative activities and get involved in campaigning
The Birch, Samson and Littleton United Charities
WS15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Almshouses
Disability charities in East Staffordshire
5 of the 49 we found.
Burton (Phab)club
DE13 · Income under £10k
A social club for people with and without physical disabilities. Meet weekly for social evening, quizzes, bingo, table games, chats. Arrange outings, holidays and fundraising events.
The Rotary Club of Uttoxeter Trust Fund
ST10 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Rotary Club of Uttoxeter Trust Fund is managed by members of the Rotary Club of Uttoxeter and operates in this area. Monies are raised from its own members and the general public with all operating costs being met…
Carsington Sailability Trust
DE6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity provides support for the operation of Sailability by the Sailability section of Carsington Sailability Club. Carsington Sailability's aim is to enable people with physical and/or mental disabilities to try…
Stone and District Sports Association
ST18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Coaching courses for sporting activities mainly cricket, badminton, indoor bowls, indoor cricket and badminton leagues, 5 a side soccer. Players with disabilities, schools.
Hope and Care Foundation
DE14 · Income under £10k
The charity aims to help, support, prevent and provide relief for poverty stricken: children, young adults, adults, elderly including those with mental and physical disabilities
Small charities in East Staffordshire
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.
Stanton Village Hall Charity
DE6 · Income under £10k
Meeting place for the residents of Stanton
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints, Alrewas, Staffordshire
DE13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of Christian religious activities (fully available to and accessible by the general public) including sacred space for personal prayer and reflection; Sunday worship services; services of baptism, marriage and…
Anson Parents Teachers and Friends Association
ST18 · Income under £10k
Fundraise to enhance the education of pupils within the school by providing equipment and resources.
Hixon Memorial Hall
ST18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide facilities for local organisations/individuals to meet and hold functions
The Tiggiwinkle Charitable Trust
WS15 · Income under £10k
Benefits for children, animals in distress and old or helpless peoples - mainly in UK
Armitage With Handsacre Village Hall
WS15 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision of facilities for the community of the village and surrounding areas. Facilities offer educational events from pre-school to the elderly. E.G. slimming, fitness, karate, badminton, football, dance, crafts,…
Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Trust UK
DE13 · Income under £10k
1) organise lectures, seminars and conferences to advance the sikh faith accordance with the teachings of sri guru granth sahib ji.2) the production, procurement and distribution of books, including those written by…
Uttoxeter Juniors Football Club
ST14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing football training to young persons.
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How many charities are there in East Staffordshire?
There are 677 registered charities based in and around East Staffordshire. 537 of them (79%) 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 East Staffordshire work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (217), education (212), and the arts and heritage (92). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 468 of the 677, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in East Staffordshire?
Local charities in and around East Staffordshire have 50,671 volunteers between them. That's what 341 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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