Charities in Forest of Dean
There are 868 registered charities based in and around Forest of Dean. 708 of them (82%) 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 people258
- Education240
- Arts and heritage131
- Disability67
- Poverty and hardship58
- Older people54
- Animals34
- Environment28
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 572 of the 868. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 491 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 Forest of Dean
5 of the 258 we found.
Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre
GL16 · Income £100k to £1m
The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre has been running since 1982 and provides Care and Early Years Foundation Stage support for all children from birth to 5 years.
The Forest of Dean Baby Bank
GL14 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Forest of Dean Baby Bank operates on a referral basis - local organisations such as HousingAssociations, Social Services, Schools & Nurseries refer children / families in need and we provide suchsupplies as we are…
The Royal Forest of Dean Herbert Howells Society
GL14 · Income under £10k
Promotion of the knowledge and appreciation of the works of Herbert Howells.Encouraging young musicians in the Forest of Dean district by way of busaries.Organising concerts and talks.Providing a trophy for the…
1st Royal Forest of Dean Scout Group
GL15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Youth Charity
Gloucestershire Young Carers Project
GL2 · Income £100k to £1m
Supporting Young Carers (children and young people caring for somone, usually a parent or sibling, with a phyical, mental or sensory impairment) through the provision of services and by raising awareness of their needs.
Education charities in Forest of Dean
5 of the 240 we found.
Forest of Dean Gymnastic Club
GL16 · Income £100k to £1m
To supply gymnastics and fitness education for all ages and abilities and for those with special needs within the area of benefit which includes the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Districts.
Forest of Dean Brass
GL15 · Small charity, income under £100k
In all cases for public benefit to provide, advance, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of the art of music, in particular Brass Band music, in all its aspects by provision of training in and playing…
Catbrook Educational Trust
NP16 · Income under £10k
The Trust was set up, with the aim of supporting the education (including social and physical training) of young people under the age of 25, who are or have been resident in the catchment area of the former Catbrook…
The Emma Russell Educational Foundation
HR8 · Income under £10k
Makes grants to individuals (children and young people) who live in the Ledbury area for help towards further education and or training
Educational Charity of Elizabeth Byworth
HR8 · Income under £10k
The Charity operates in the villages of Withington, Whitestone, Westhide and Eau Withington in the county of Herefordshire. The Trustees meet four times a year to discuss applications from children and young people for…
Arts and heritage charities in Forest of Dean
5 of the 131 we found.
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trust CIO
GL16 · Income under £10k
The activities of the CIO are to maintain, replace, publicise and facilitate engagement with the sculptures which comprise the Sculpture Trail near Speech House in the Forest of Dean in the County of Gloucestershire for…
Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (U3a)
GL15 · Income under £10k
Provision of learning activities for persons aged over 55.
Dean Heritage Museum Trust
GL14 · Income £100k to £1m
The museum of the Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire.
Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) Regimental Museum
NP25 · Income under £10k
A Museum that is open to the public from April to October during the afternoons and at weekends, giving a detailed history of Monmouth Castle and the Royal Monmouthshire Engineers (Militia) Regiment.
Chandos Symphony Orchestra
GL2 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public…
Disability charities in Forest of Dean
5 of the 67 we found.
Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean Trust Fund
GL15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fundraising for Charitable causes locally, national and worldwide.Providing knowledge and support for other charitable organisations.
Oak House Trust Ltd
GL16 · Income under £10k
To provide a comfortable residence for male adults with learning disabilities. Supplying facilities to give a feeling of being able to contribute towards the upkeep of the establishment by their particicpation in…
Haygrove Community Gardens
HR8 · Small charity, income under £100k
1) advancement of education for the public benefit in subjects relating to horticulture, conservation, food and nutrition by providing opportunities to learn about horticulture2) promote and protect the health of people…
Enviro Ability
HR9 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote the interest of those with disabilities by helping them to volunteer their services in community projects.
Maisemore Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving
GL18 · Small charity, income under £100k
We have five ponies based at Hartpury University. We provide riding sessions on Tuesdays in term time for children with disabilities, The charity consists solely of volunteers, some of whom are qualified RDA coaches who…
Poverty and hardship charities in Forest of Dean
5 of the 58 we found.
George Wyrhall
GL16 · Income under £10k
The Trustees meet twice a year to allocate disbursements to relieve people who are resident within the area of benefit who are in need by reason of youth, financial hardship, sickness or other disadvantage either…
Elizabeth Pyndar's Charity
GL18 · Income under £10k
In December 2018, Trustees resolved to amend the objectives as follows:The advancement of education,The advancement of community development andThe relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health,…
Food for A Future
NP16 · Income under £10k
Food for a Future is a charity set up with the aim of relieving poverty or financial hardship of children and families in Cambodia by assisting in the provision of education, training, good/services and food to enable…
The Community Action Trust for Those Suffering Poverty in Zimbabwe
GL14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Assisting vulnerable elederly and children with special needs in all communities and provinces of Zimbabwe
Lydbrook Area Community Care Association
GL16 · Small charity, income under £100k
Activities and services for people in need and socially isolated within the Forest of Dean area.Services included, , Community Transport, Wellbeing and Benefits advice and information, Lunch clubs, as well as…
Charities for older people in Forest of Dean
5 of the 54 we found.
Gloucestershire Older Persons Association
GL19 · Small charity, income under £100k
Support for:older persons forums & seniors networks.older peoples resource hubs.local authorities, nhs trusts & other bodies are increasingly required & want to consult with older people. through its network of…
Ross and District U3a
HR9 · Small charity, income under £100k
i) To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full-time gainful employment in Ross-On-Wye and its surrounding locality.ii) The provision of facilities for leisure…
The Palmer Centre
NP16 · Income £100k to £1m
The Palmer Centre provides a Dementia Friendly Cafe service that is open to all from 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, every week, well-being and other recreational activities for older people and a room hire…
Lydbrook Band
GL17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Lydbrook band is a voluntary organisation that gives the opportunity for people who live in and around the community to come together and enjoy making music with our fellow brass band colleagues. We give concerts in our…
The Victoria Centre
GL15 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Victoria Centre in Lydney promotes the welfare of the elderly, those with disability and others in need in any manner which is legal. This is mainly achieved by offering social contact, lunches and activities at the…
Small charities in Forest of Dean
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.
Lydney Church Bledisloe Trust
GL15 · Income under £10k
Provides specific financial assistance to two churches (named).
Hobbs Nature Reserve Trust
GL19 · Small charity, income under £100k
We maintain the reserve as an SSSI following government guidance. Work to explain the geologically significant rock exposures and emphasise their significance to the community and schools. Ensure access for the benefit…
Friends of Pembroke
NP16 · Income under £10k
We raise funds (but not by means of permanent trading) for the benefit and enrichment of the children of Pembroke Primary School, including the ALC (Additional Learning Needs Centre) which supports the educational…
Village Hall Welsh Newton
NP25 · Small charity, income under £100k
To maintain the village hall by fundraising and put on events for the local community (eg bingo, skittles, quiz nights, dog training ). We also put on events to fund raise for other charities such as Air Ambulance,…
Slymbridge Village Hall
GL2 · Income under £10k
Current activities:The Slymbridge Village Hall provides:-The possibility for a large group of organisations to meet, e.g.: Horticultural Society,History Society,Dog Training, Parish Council, the Slimbridge variety…
The Mitchel Troy Village Hall
NP25 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing a venue for a number of non profit making organisations
Llangrove Village Hall
HR9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provides a meeting place for village activities and local groups. Organises social events for local residents. Provides a field for sporting activities and a children's playground.
Inchant
HR8 · Income under £10k
For the public benefit to advance the arts and in particular the art of choral music by the organisation and/or presentation of concerts and recitals, recordings, workshops, and by such other means as the Board of…
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How many charities are there in Forest of Dean?
There are 868 registered charities based in and around Forest of Dean. 708 of them (82%) 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 Forest of Dean work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (258), education (240), and the arts and heritage (131). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 572 of the 868, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Forest of Dean?
Local charities in and around Forest of Dean have 9,794 volunteers between them. That's what 491 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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