Charities in Gravesham
There are 476 registered charities based in and around Gravesham. 374 of them (79%) 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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What they work on
- Children and young people174
- Education142
- Disability45
- Arts and heritage43
- Poverty and hardship36
- Older people23
- Mental health15
- Environment12
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 315 of the 476. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 300 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 Gravesham
5 of the 174 we found.
Gravesham Performing Arts Festival
DA12 · Small charity, income under £100k
The activities of Gravesham Performing Arts Festival is to assist in advancing the education of the public in the art of dance in all its branches, in particular but not limited to children and young people.
Gravesham Excellence Cluster Ltd
DA12 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education and educational opportunities of children, young people and families by providing and assisting in the provision of services for schools in Gravesham and other areas.
Gravesham District Scout Council
DA13 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote Scouting to the young people of Gravesham in Kent, including operating the District Campsite.
Black History Association (Gravesham and Kent)
ME3 · Income under £10k
1) To celebrate Black History Month annually in local communities 2) To provide empowerment, support and capacity building to young people from ethnic minorities.
Gravesham Sports Trust
DA12 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of an artificial surface for use by the local community
Education charities in Gravesham
5 of the 142 we found.
Gravesham Muslims Cultural and Educational Centre
DA12 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide islamic cultural and religious education for both children and adultsto provide bangladeshi language and cultural education
Sevenoak Kenya Education Trust (Sket
TN15 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance education in Kenya ( in particular in Kajiado and Murang'a Districts) by :-a) Assisting young people from poor rural families with payment of their school fees without which schooling would be denied.b)…
Rural Africa Childrens Education Trust
TN15 · Small charity, income under £100k
To break the cycle of rural poverty through education in Nigeria, in particular but not exclusively, by:1. Granting scholarships and bursaries to secondary school students;2. Managing libraries and computer centres;3.…
Page's Educational Foundation
DA12 · Income under £10k
The income from the investments is used to further and assist with financial help for local children and or young peopleas trustees see fit
Higham Primary School Parent Teacher Association
ME3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fund raising events to support the children of the school. For example xmas and summer fairs and discos.
Disability charities in Gravesham
5 of the 45 we found.
Gravesham Sanctuary CIO
DA12 · Income £100k to £1m
Sanctuary is a Christian based organisation that supports and befriends the homeless and those re-entering accommodation by:Helping them become part of a communityLooking after their needs by providing emergency…
Raising Youth CIO
ME2 · Income under £10k
Raising Youth provides support services to individuals aged 0-19 (and those aged 20-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or Mental Health Conditions) living and/or working in Kent and Medway. Our…
The Riverside Active Lives Network
DA12 · Income £100k to £1m
User-led day service for adults with physical and sensory disabilities
Friends of Ifield School
DA12 · Income under £10k
Development of effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school.Engaging in other activities or providing facilities or equipment which supports the school and advances the education…
The Disabled Photographers Society
DA3 · Small charity, income under £100k
We help and assist disabled persons by the provision of cameras, which are suitably adapted to meet their individual needs, to enable them to engage in and enjoy photography in its many aspects. We also run photography…
Arts and heritage charities in Gravesham
5 of the 43 we found.
Fullah Progressive Union (Fpu UK&i)
DA11 · Income under £10k
To advance the culture and cultural heritage of the Fullah people in the UK and Sierra Leone by organising cultural festivals and related activities and working to establishing a Fullah cultural centre in the UK for the…
City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra
DA13 · Small charity, income under £100k
A local orchestra for local players and audience membersEncourage people in the South East to play live orchestral musicEncourage people in South East to take full advantage of the opportunity to hear live orchestral…
Gravesend and District Theatre Guild
DA11 · Small charity, income under £100k
The production and performance of plays, musicals and choral works
Woodshed Theatre Company
DA11 · Income under £10k
Charity?s Objectives: To advance education in the arts of theatre and performance in particular but not exclusively through the provision of workshops principally for the benefit of children and young person?s including…
The Kemsing Heritage Centre Association
TN15 · Income under £10k
Supply and research of information concerning the parish of kemsing and making this material available to the public.
Poverty and hardship charities in Gravesham
5 of the 36 we found.
Har Sewa Medical Trust
DA11 · Small charity, income under £100k
a) The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, otherdisadvantage or through natural disasters.b) The advancement of education by providing free education and…
Dor Moldova
TN15 · Income under £10k
The prevention and relief of financial hardship in Moldova by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training and healthcare support.
Yoklab Foundation
DA12 · Income under £10k
To advance education for the benefit of the general public by means of, but notexclusively, the provision or the assistance in the provision of educational resources,activities and facilities, such as schools and…
Bonham Hayes
DA12 · Income under £10k
To provide financial assistance to those residents on low incomes in the parish of Cobham.
Charity of Miss Mary Goord
ME3 · Income under £10k
to help elderly people in need in the parish
Charities for older people in Gravesham
5 of the 23 we found.
Age Concern Gillingham
DA12 · Small charity, income under £100k
The purpose of the charity is to promote the relief of older people in Gravesham, Medway, Faversham and Sittingbourne.
Medway University of the Third Age
ME2 · 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…
Vigo Village Hall Management Committee
DA13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our mission is to provide and maintain premises to encourage and facilitate a true community spirit. We operate our village hall, which is used by most of the community groups in the Village. These include a Pre-school,…
Angy Care Health Foundation Limited
DA11 · Small charity, income under £100k
For the benefit of the public, to provide relief of those in need by reason of older adult age through:(1) Raising awareness of age related health matters(2) Providing medical aids(3) Counselling services(4) Social…
Lances Almshouse Charity
DA3 · Income under £10k
charitable trust provides housing for 2 single older women
Small charities in Gravesham
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.
Smile
ME3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Raising funds for our school
Association of British-nigerian Law Enforcement Officers (Able)
DA12 · Income under £10k
Education & Training. Mentoring. Awareness about the benefits of being a law enforcement officers.
Friends of Ightham School
TN15 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity seeks to engage with the local community in order to encourage donations of time, skills and financial support to Ightham School. Its main aims are to help provide facilities, equipment and resources which…
White Rocks Western Riding Group
TN15 · Income under £10k
Horse riding for the disabled
New Glory Christian Centre International Ministries
ME2 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs appearing in the schedule hereto in the East London area and in such other parts of the United Kingdom such as KENT or the world as the trustees…
The Bulgarian Orthodox Community of St. Constantine and St. Helen
ME2 · Income under £10k
We aim to provide regular liturgical church services, ministry and pastoral care to the Bulgarian as well as other Orthodox Christians.
Hilltop Parent Teacher Association
ME2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fund rasing events to raise funds for school projects and support the purchasing of equipment
Alk+ International
DA3 · Small charity, income under £100k
ALK International is patient and family-led, created with a single mission:To improve the life expectancy for ALK positive cancer patients.We do this by:Fundraising;drive the most vital research for ALK by providing…
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How many charities are there in Gravesham?
There are 476 registered charities based in and around Gravesham. 374 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 Gravesham work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (174), education (142), and disability (45). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 315 of the 476, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Gravesham?
Local charities in and around Gravesham have 4,674 volunteers between them. That's what 300 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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