Charities in Harlow
There are 182 registered charities based in and around Harlow. 128 of them (70%) 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 people52
- Education48
- Disability28
- Arts and heritage20
- Poverty and hardship19
- Mental health6
- Older people5
- Animals3
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 116 of the 182. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 113 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 Harlow
5 of the 52 we found.
South East Harlow Sports & Youth Association
CM17 · Small charity, income under £100k
SEHSYA: CM17 9TP:-- provides sporting and leisure facilities to the local community, such that young people and adults are able to benefit from the positive social networks and support such activities engender.- We are…
Harlow Steelband
CM18 · Income under £10k
Harlow Steelband offers local young people the chance to take part in weekly steel pan workshops. The band runs rehearsal sessions with a tutor week in Harlow. These sessions are free for all young people to join. The…
Harlow Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps
CM18 · Small charity, income under £100k
To help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the customs of the royal navy
The Friends of Harlow Young People
CM18 · Income under £10k
Supporting services and activities for young people aged 10 - 25 years in Harlow and accross Essex and to provide Alternative Education and Information Services across Essex.
Harlow District Scout Council
CM20 · Small charity, income under £100k
Activities and development for young people to develop Skills for Life
Education charities in Harlow
5 of the 48 we found.
Harlow Fields School & College Pta
CM18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Education/trainingDisabilityChildren/young PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesProvides Other FinanceProvides ServicesOther Charitable ActivitiesEssex
The Friends of St Albans, Harlow
CM20 · Income under £10k
Fund raising for St Albans RC Primary School. All funds used to purchase equipment to improve the childrens education.
Harlow Chorus
CM17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Harlow Chorus provides participants (young and old) with a creative, enjoyable and fulfilling educational activity, through training in both vocal techniques and musical repertoire. For audiences, we present exciting,…
The Harlow Campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland Scholarship and Bursary Trust
CM17 · Income under £10k
The advancement of education by the provision of scholarships and bursaries to enable eligible students of the Memorial University of Newfoundland who wish to study in the United Kingdom whilst living at the Harlow…
Harlow U3a
CM20 · Small charity, income under £100k
Harlow U3A is an affiliate of The Third Age Trust ("TAT"), operating in Harlow, Essex. We subscribe to the ethos and goals of TAT. Our membership is inclusive and diverse, providing opportunities for education,…
Disability charities in Harlow
5 of the 28 we found.
Harlow Community Men's Shed
CM20 · Small charity, income under £100k
Men's shed provides a safe space for men to meet as a support group and carry out practical activities such as woodwork, metalwork, repairs, recycling, repurposing, up cycling and refurbishment. it aims to encourage…
Harlow Stroke Support, Rehab Centre
CM18 · Income £100k to £1m
We run these non-medical rehab groups:2 social and Rehab sessions, 1 for under 65s one for anyone having had a Stroke or carer. These sessions work on building confidence and concentration ,a speech and language course…
Harlow and District Mencap
CM18 · Income under £10k
Assisting and providing relief for mentally handicapped people(and their carers) in the Harlow District and surrounding area. This may involve group/personal outings, home visits or advice.
Age Concern Harlow
CM20 · Small charity, income under £100k
The aims and objectives of the group are to further charitable purposes for the benefit of the elderly in the district of Harlow. In furtherance of these objectives to co-ordinate and supplement the work of all those…
Rotary Club of Harlow Tye Trust Fund
CM18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Local Charity work
Arts and heritage charities in Harlow
5 of the 20 we found.
Harlow Amateur Theatre Society
CM20 · Small charity, income under £100k
Harlow Amatuer Theatre Society is an amateur theatre comapny producing live performances and creative workshops for the community. We provide opportunities for people to participate in acting, directing and stagecraft,…
The Harlow Playhouse Charitable Trust
CM20 · Income under £10k
To advance the education of the public in relation to all aspects of the arts of drama, dance, singing and music.
Ghana Union Harlow
CM18 · Small charity, income under £100k
A. the prevention or relief of poverty throughout england by providing items and services to individuals in need and signposting to relevant services to prevent or relieve poverty. b. to advance the education of the…
Oganiru Ndigbo, Harlow Essex Ltd
CM20 · Income under £10k
OGANIRU NDIGBO, HARLOW ESSEX LTD is set up to advance the education of the public in the culture and heritage of igbo people including but not limited to traditional arts and crafts, as well as the prevention or relief…
Harlow Art Trust
CM20 · Income £100k to £1m
We exist to further the following Charitable purposes for the public benefit1 To promote art & culture by:a. Commissioning, purchasing, or otherwise acquiring or lending artworks for displayb. Preserving & promoting the…
Poverty and hardship charities in Harlow
5 of the 19 we found.
Poverty Pound
CM19 · Income under £10k
The charity will provide goods and services to those individuals who are living in poverty through basic provisions such as clothing items, sleeping bags, toiletries and food. Poverty Pound believes that every human…
The Chocolate Run
CM20 · Income under £10k
Harlow based charity dedicated to helping our homeless and vulnerably housed. We offer a weekly Sunday drop-in service providing hot food, drinks and takeaway food.
Seeds of Goodness
CM19 · Income £100k to £1m
The prevention or relief of poverty throughout england by providing items and services to individuals in need and signposting to relevant services. educational support including infstructure and learning materials in…
Akugbe Brothers Club
CM20 · Income under £10k
The prevention or relief of poverty throughout England by providing items and services to individuals in need and signposting to relevant services.
Thai Choy
CM18 · Income under £10k
Relief of Poverty among children and young people in the region of Thailand known as Korat
Mental health charities in Harlow
4 of the 6 we found.
Fountain Gate Chapel (Harlow)
CM20 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity ministers to the needs of various social groups within and outside the church. the charity provides a forum for manpower development for its members to be equipped educationally, socially and spiritually. it…
Harlow and District Chinese Community Centre Limited
CM18 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Charity provides drop-in and counselling services at its community centre for the local community. It provides learning activities amongst others, Chinese Language classes, Kungfu and TaiChi classes and Chinese…
European Christian Hub and Outreach Ltd
CM20 · Income £100k to £1m
- We operate through two centres: one in London and one in Harlow- Activities for parents and babies- Activities for elderly people- Volunteers training and development- Partnership with ESOL- One to one office support…
Young Concern Trust
CM20 · Income £100k to £1m
Provides counselling and therapeutic services to children,young people and those that work with them.
Small charities in Harlow
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.
Life Development Outreach
CM18 · Income under £10k
Church worship and fellowship, Christian education, conferences, seminars, charitable giving, helping people in hardship & youth programmes.
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary at Latton, Harlow
CM17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Regular Public Worship open to all; Provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; Pastoral Work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved; Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and…
David Livingstone Charity for Handicapped Young People
CM19 · Income under £10k
Safe social meeting place once a week (Monday) for people of any age with special needs of any degree. Activities include socialising, dancing, snooker, arts and crafts.
Holy Cross School Pta
CM18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fundraising for the benefit of the children of Holy Cross School
Potter Street Community Association
CM17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Community centre
1st Great Parndon Scout Group
CM20 · Small charity, income under £100k
Weekly meetings, camping, hiking etc.
Smiles With Grace
CM17 · Income under £10k
We have held or sanctioned events to raise income (eg 18k walk to Great Ormond Street Hospital). We have provided funds for Dominic Thompson's research (Neuro Surgeon at Great Ormond Street) and paid for a terminally…
Friends of Saint Nicholas School (Old Harlow)
CM17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Support and fund raising for St Nicholas School to advance the education of its pupils and develop effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school.
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How many charities are there in Harlow?
There are 182 registered charities based in and around Harlow. 128 of them (70%) 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 Harlow work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (52), education (48), and disability (28). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 116 of the 182, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Harlow?
Local charities in and around Harlow have 1,760 volunteers between them. That's what 113 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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