Charities in Herefordshire
There are 1,816 registered charities based in and around Herefordshire. 1,419 of them (78%) 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 people524
- Education492
- Arts and heritage309
- Disability175
- Poverty and hardship142
- Older people98
- Environment90
- Animals63
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 1,247 of the 1,816. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 991 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 Herefordshire
5 of the 524 we found.
The Herefordshire Music Fund
HR2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Herefordshire Music Fund: provides financial assistance for students up to 19 years of age residing in Herefordshire or attending a school/college in Herefordshire to receive instrumental or voice tuition and/or to…
Herefordshire County Federation of Young Farmers Clubs
HR4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision and promotion of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations to improve the condition of life of rural young people and assist in their development through competitive and social activities,…
Herefordshire Expedition Group
HR2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Herefordshire Expedition Group (HEG) is a UK-based charity dedicated to providing young people with a transformative and fulfilling experience in a challenging environment. Founded in 2005 by Giles Smith and Andy…
Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service
HR4 · Income £100k to £1m
To build the capacity of third sector organisations and provide them with support, information and services including: -Advancement of community health and social care and activities for young people aged 8 to 25.…
Home-start Herefordshire
HR2 · Income £100k to £1m
Offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families with young chidren, who are under stress. Volunteers visit families in their own homes, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
Education charities in Herefordshire
5 of the 492 we found.
Herefordshire Samaritans
HR4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Enabling people in Herefordshire, the surrounding area and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair to receive confidential emotional support in order to improve their emotional health and to…
Herefordshire Childminding Association
HR4 · Income under £10k
We raise money to help and support childminders in the Herefordshire region
Iam Herefordshire
HR2 · Income under £10k
Promote safer driving and road safety issues in conjunction with the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
Herefordshire Beekeepers' Association
HR1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Herefordshire Beekeepers' Association supports and promotes beekeeping in the county of Herefordshire. We run training and social events with the aim of helping our membership improve their beekeeping. We have an…
Herefordshire Guide Association
HR7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Girlguiding Herefordshire is part of Girlguiding UK, the largest organisation for girls and young women.
Arts and heritage charities in Herefordshire
5 of the 309 we found.
The Friends of Herefordshire Museums and Arts
HR2 · Income under £10k
To support and provide assistance to Herefordshire Museums and the Arts within the County
Herefordshire Museum Service Support Group
HR4 · Income under £10k
HMSSG supports the work of the Museum Service and collections held by Herefordshire Council, by raising awareness, generating financial support and as an advocate for the Service. The Group's main purpose is to secure…
The Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum Trust
HR1 · Income under £10k
The Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum collects, documents, conserves, exhibits and interprets items relevant to the history of the Regiment.
The Friends of the Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum
HR1 · Income under £10k
The objective of the Friends Of The Hertfordshire Light Infantry Museum is to support the museum financially and other wise.
The Friends of St Bartholomew's Church, Much Marcle, Herefordshire
HR8 · Income under £10k
We help with the maintenance, care, development and improvement of this historic building. We encourage the local community in using the church in a wide range of activities, and seek to bring to a wider audience the…
Disability charities in Herefordshire
5 of the 175 we found.
Herefordshire Mencap
HR1 · Income under £10k
We enable voices of local people with learning disabilities and family carers to be heard.We work with people with learning disabilities and family carers to campaign; to challenge providers of local and national…
North Herefordshire Shopmobility Project
HR6 · Small charity, income under £100k
We serve North Herefordshire with Wheel Chairs and disability equipment. This is a free service that we offer all visitors to Leominster. We have over 1000 people using this service each year. We also provide other…
Herefordshire Growing Point
HR4 · Small charity, income under £100k
The purpose is the provision of gardening sessions ( led by tutors) as a form of therapy for all age groups in all circumstances. Our beneficiaries enjoy being part of social groups and the opportunity to get involved…
Herefordshire Multiple Sclerosis Support Trust
HR9 · Income under £10k
HMSST offers financial assistance to those in Herefordshire with Multiple Sclerosis by inviting applications for grant funding.
The Herefordshire Chest Fund
HR1 · Income under £10k
Supports patient education, essential equipment purchase, research & training for the management and care of people with lung diseases in Herefordshire and surrounding counties
Poverty and hardship charities in Herefordshire
5 of the 142 we found.
Herefordshire Veterans Support Centre
HR4 · Income £100k to £1m
1. providing a single point of contact to assist in the provision of physical, psychological, practical support, advice and encouragement to relieve a veterans distress, illness or hardship.2. providing or assisting in…
Charity of Eliza Augusta Davis
WR15 · Income under £10k
Support for the poor and needy of the parish; the relief of financial hardship of people living in the parish of Burford; to advance the education of pupils at Burford Primary School; to help young people living in…
Humphry Salwey Benefaction
SY8 · Income under £10k
The relief of financial hardship among people living or working in Shropshire and in particular those in the district of Ludlow, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Powys by providing such persons with goods/services…
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,…
Wistanstow Church Charities
SY7 · Income under £10k
For the relief of financial hardship either generally or individually of people living in the parish of Wistanstow by making grants of money or paying for items, services or facilities
Charities for older people in Herefordshire
5 of the 98 we found.
The Herefordshire Talking Newspaper for the Blind
HR4 · Income under £10k
Provides news paper recordings of local news for the visually impaired and blind people of the County
The Herefordshire Masonic Housing Trust
HR1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The relief of poor and/or disabled masons and/or wifes and widows who are poor and/or disabled in particular the provision of accomodation in Herefordshire
King's Shropshire Light Infantry and the Herefordshire Light Infantry Officer's Association
SY8 · Income under £10k
The KSLI and Herefordshire LI Officers' Association aims to help all its officers and ex-officers who need assistance. It also aims to promote and maintain old friendships and comradeship.
Pembridge Almshouses Charity
HR6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision of housing for older people in need who reside in the parish of Pembridge or adjacent parishes. For the public benefit of persons in need who live in the parish of Pembridge at the discretion of the…
Malvern U3a
WR14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Social and intellectual activities for older people, including numerous specialist subject areas.
Small charities in Herefordshire
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.
The Vaughan Nash Trust
HR1 · Income under £10k
Provision of grants to assist people to pursue further education in the fields of rural craft training.
Highway Christian Church
HR5 · Small charity, income under £100k
The principal activity of the Company is the advancement of the Christian religion by working as a Church in Bicester and surrounding areas.
Arts and Crafts Community Centre
HR2 · Small charity, income under £100k
1) To promote and advance the arts in all its forms inparticular but not exclusively by:a) Promoting and exhibiting works of artistic excellenceb) Providing gallery space and other facilities to enable thepublic to…
Friends of Malvern Wells C of E School (Fmw)
WR14 · Income under £10k
Fund raising for school equipment and extra curricular activities.
Llanellen Reading Room and Recreation Ground
NP7 · Small charity, income under £100k
To maintain llanellen village hall as a meeting place for the residents of the parish of llanellen
Weobley Primary School P T A
HR4 · Income under £10k
Christmas Fayre, Summer Fete, School Bingo & Discos, etc
The Bedstone and Hopton Castle Village Hall
SY7 · Income under £10k
To provide a venue for local activities, classes and entertainment. Also is available for hire by local groups and individuals.
Bromyard and District Community Swimming Pool Trust
HR7 · Income under £10k
Holding of finance raised by district community over many years. looking to obtain a site for a community swimming & leisure pool, thereafter to fund raise re-commencement and build a pool facility, managed and funded…
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How many charities are there in Herefordshire?
There are 1,816 registered charities based in and around Herefordshire. 1,419 of them (78%) 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 Herefordshire work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (524), education (492), and the arts and heritage (309). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 1,247 of the 1,816, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Herefordshire?
Local charities in and around Herefordshire have 20,438 volunteers between them. That's what 991 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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