Charities in Gedling

There are 679 registered charities based in and around Gedling. 459 of them (68%) 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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Gedling in numbers

679
registered charities in and around the area
68%
are small, with an income under £100,000
10,971
volunteers give their time to local charities

What they work on

  • Children and young people227
  • Education199
  • Disability79
  • Arts and heritage75
  • Poverty and hardship57
  • Older people35
  • Mental health21
  • Overseas aid15

We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 460 of the 679. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 451 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 Gedling

5 of the 227 we found.

  1. Gedling Youth and Community Hub

    NG4 · Income under £10k

    Facility to serve the youth of Gedling and District and the local community

  2. Gedling Women's Institute

    NG4 · Income under £10k

    Each month we have talks on subjects of interest often with demonstrations. Several times a years the committee organise trips for the members to go on. We try to support the comunity by attending local fetes and by…

  3. Gedling All Hallows Pta

    NG4 · Income under £10k

    Fundraising for All Hallows CofE Primary School, Gedling, to provide items for pupils' benefit.

  4. Jigsaw Youth Group

    NG3 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Jigsaw works with young people on the Autistic Spectrum who would like to develop social and lifeskills. This is done in a variety of environments that are aimed to provide opportunities for lifelong learning. We run…

  5. The Greenway Centre

    NG2 · Income £100k to £1m

    The Greenway Centre operate a large multi-roomed centre in Sneinton Nottingham, on behalf of the City Council. We maintain and rent rooms to local individuals and groups on a one-off or long term basis. We also run…

Education charities in Gedling

5 of the 199 we found.

  1. Carlton and Gedling U3a

    NG3 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Support learning and promote the benefits of self-help learning for all members of Carlton and Gedling U3A through a variety of group activities organised by individual members.

  2. The Hawthorne Primary School Educational Fund

    NG6 · Income under £10k

    Education - The primary function of the school is to educate children from the age of 3 to 11 years old in the national curriculum.

  3. Literacy Volunteers

    NG5 · Income £100k to £1m

    The object of the CIO is to advance the education of children, adults and families by helping those experiencing difficulties in acquiring literacy skills. We aim to support children and adults to develop a genuine…

  4. Educational Foundation of Jeffery Limmer and Others

    NG14 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Education/Training in the parish of Radcliffe on Trent only, Medical/Health/Sickness and Relief of Poverty in the parish of Radcliffe on Trent only

  5. Stem British Educational Trust

    NG15 · Income under £10k

    To built and run a STEM (Science; Technology, Engineering and Mathematics/Medicine) institute in Multan Pakistan. We believe the best Sadaka-e-Jarya is to provide education to others. The aim is to built Oxbridge/IIT…

Disability charities in Gedling

5 of the 79 we found.

  1. The Ark Gedling

    NG4 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Relief of poverty and hardship

  2. The Gettaway Club

    NG4 · Small charity, income under £100k

    We are an independent and entirely volunteer-run organisation organising social activities for adults with learning disabilities. We provide an outlet for social interaction specifically for adults with learning…

  3. Rumbles Catering Project Limited

    NG21 · Income £100k to £1m

    Training adults with learning disabilities in a realistic working environment to gain qualifications in catering. The Charity runs a country park caf+® at Vicar Water in Clipstone, that offer the trainees the…

  4. Hucknall Hope Lea Project Ltd

    NG15 · Income £100k to £1m

    To provide Residential, Supported Living and Day Services for adults with learning disabilities who live in Hucknall and surrounding areas.

  5. Anjali Dance Company Limited

    NG3 · Income £100k to £1m

    To provide dance tuition, workshops, performance and touring opportunities to persons with learning disabilities.

Arts and heritage charities in Gedling

5 of the 75 we found.

  1. Hucknall Flight Test Museum

    NG15 · Income under £10k

    Hucknall Flight Test Museum acts, in affiliation with the Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust, as custodians of the aviation heritage, historical stories and events, associated with the Rolls-Royce Hucknall Flight Test…

  2. The Midlands Federation of Museums and Art Galleries

    NG5 · Income under £10k

    The Midlands Federation of Museums and Art Galleries is a membership organisation open to all those who work in museums and art galleries in the East and West Midlands. At least four meetings are held annually where…

  3. New Perspectives Theatre Company

    NG6 · Income £100k to £1m

    Enabling access to theatre and the arts by: producing theatre shows which tour predominantly to Rural and underserved Communities across the East Midlands and beyond, extending reach touring to venues nationally;…

  4. Handmade Theatre

    NG14 · Income £100k to £1m

    HandMade Theatre creates performances, workshops and events for community groups and families across the UK. Working with schools, community groups and venues, HandMade works hard to deliver activities and experiences…

  5. Hothouse Theatre

    NG6 · Small charity, income under £100k

    We work with people of all ages and abilities and community project using theatre, drama, film, music and art to help develop confidence, aspiration and to address issues within the community. Currently we are working…

Poverty and hardship charities in Gedling

5 of the 57 we found.

  1. The Great Notts Christmas Toy Appeal

    NG4 · Income under £10k

    We work to relieve financial hardship among families living or working in the City of Nottingham or the County of Nottinghamshire by providing toys, toiletries and other items to children, young people and their carers…

  2. Blidworth - on the Move Support Network

    NG21 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded. and assisting them to integrate into…

  3. Bags of Blessings

    NG4 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The relief of those in need by reason of financial hardship, youth, age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage, through the distribution of gift bags and toys to homeless people, users of food banks, refugees and…

  4. Ac Wollaton

    NG2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or…

  5. Section 10 Foundation

    NG2 · Income under £10k

    The relief of financial hardship for the public benefit in such parts of the UK as the trustees shall from time to time determine by the provision of free legal advice and assistance to persons who through lack of means…

Charities for older people in Gedling

5 of the 35 we found.

  1. Arnold University of the Third Age

    NG5 · 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 ,…

  2. Ravenshead U3a

    NG21 · 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,…

  3. Age Concern Carlton and District

    NG4 · Income £100k to £1m

    A dynamic and unique local charity with a sound track record of delivering quality services and support aimed at improving the health and well being of older people. With over 50 volunteers the organisation works on a…

  4. West Bridgford University of the Third Age

    NG2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    General social and educational activities for older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, in West Bridgford and the surrounding locality.

  5. Shabach Outreach Ministries

    NG3 · Income under £10k

    As a Church/Community Organisation we engage in activities that minister to the spiritual man, our first priority. But we also give serious attention to the social, physical, mental,emotional,economical,cultural and…

Small charities in Gedling

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.

  1. Friends at National School (F.a.n.s.)

    NG15 · Income under £10k

    Fundraising for primary school

  2. The John William Lamb Charity

    NG21 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The charity's activity is to provide annuities and other benefits for elderly and needy persons living alone who are over 55 years of age and live within 10 miles of Nottingham City Council House, and to appoint a…

  3. Woodthorpe Women's Institute

    NG5 · Income under £10k

    Meetings; trips and outings; educational talks and visits; socialising together and with other W.I.'s.book club; gardening club; theater visits

  4. Broomhill Junior School Fund

    NG15 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Funding towards the provision of materials/trips/activities to enhance pupil learning

  5. Mapperley Plains Pta

    NG3 · Income under £10k

    We organise activities to raise funds which are used to enhance the education of children at Mapperley Plains Primary School. Events include fairs and discos and they also help to develop ties between parents, carers,…

  6. Rotary Club of Mansfield Benevolent Fund

    NG15 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To collect and distribute funds raised by members for general charitable purposes

  7. Bleasby Village Hall

    NG14 · Income under £10k

    Providing a venue for the village for a number of group activities and meetings. For example: WI, Local History Society, Parish Council, Luncheon Club, Whist Drives, Jumble Sales, Art Classes, Children's parties etc.

  8. Nottingham Astronomical Society

    NG2 · Income under £10k

    The Nottingham Astronomical Society provides venues for its members to attend lectures, undertake practical activities and work with the public on a range of outreach activities.

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Questions people ask

How many charities are there in Gedling?

There are 679 registered charities based in and around Gedling. 459 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 Gedling work on?

The most common causes are children and young people (227), education (199), and disability (79). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 460 of the 679, so the real numbers are higher.

How many people volunteer for charities in Gedling?

Local charities in and around Gedling have 10,971 volunteers between them. That's what 451 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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