Charities in Isle of Wight
There are 445 registered charities based in and around Isle of Wight. 325 of them (73%) 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 people135
- Education130
- Arts and heritage71
- Disability61
- Poverty and hardship36
- Older people27
- Environment22
- Animals15
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 329 of the 445. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 249 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 Isle of Wight
5 of the 135 we found.
Isle of Wight Youth for Christ
PO30 · Income £100k to £1m
Isle of Wight Youth For Christ oversees several weekly evening youthclubs based around activity-based programs for 9-13 year olds, runs a number of weekly after-school discussion groups in various locations around the…
John's Club Isle of Wight
PO37 · Income £100k to £1m
To provide social and educational activities for children, teenagers and adults with learning and physical disabilities. We run three social clubs on a weekly basis covering various age groups. We have a small holding…
Isle of Wight Deaf Children's Association
PO33 · Income under £10k
Provision of equipment and support for Deaf Children
Isle of Wight Scout Council
PO30 · Income £100k to £1m
The IW Scout Council provides advice, guidance, information and training to the Scout Groups on the Isle of Wight, to enable them to undertake a varied programme of activities for our young people in line with the…
The Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation
PO31 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objects of the charity are to advance the education, and/or promote the development of and/or relieve need in children and young adults living on or as determined by the Trustees having a sufficient connection with…
Education charities in Isle of Wight
5 of the 130 we found.
The County Federation of Womens Institutes, Isle of Wight
PO30 · Small charity, income under £100k
Organising events and classes to enable women to develop new skills and to give them opportunities to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.
Isle of Wight Gardens Trust Charitable Incorporated Organisation
PO30 · Income under £10k
The Trust was established to promote the education of the public on matters connected with the arts and sciences of garden design and history and to preserve, record, enhance and recreate for the education and enjoyment…
The High Sheriffs' Crimebeat Award (Isle of Wight)
PO30 · Income under £10k
To promote particulary for the young and the elderly, an improved and safer quality of life through education and the prevention of crime.
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited
PO33 · Income £100k to £1m
The museum advances public education by establishing a permanent display of historic commercial and public carriage vehicles on The Isle of Wight.
The Apollo Theatre (Isle of Wight) Trust
PO30 · Small charity, income under £100k
Promotion of Art and Drama to the public, mainly through the medium of the Apollo Theatre which the Trust owns and maintains.
Arts and heritage charities in Isle of Wight
5 of the 71 we found.
Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Society
PO39 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Charity exists to promote classical music in our community through the presentation of a concert series. Smaller performances are undertaken by orchestra members on an ad hoc basis
Isle of Wight Cantata Choir
PO38 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Isle of Wight Cantata Choir hold two concerts per year with a full orchestra and professional soloists. We are a choir of some 120 members.With effect from 2022 the choir is establishing a Bursary Scheme to assist…
Isle of Wight Music, Dance, and Drama Festival
PO30 · Small charity, income under £100k
The IWMDDF was established to advance, promote & encourage the study & practice of the arts of music, dance, speech & drama. It aims to introduce new classes to the festival, encouraging those of all abilities to enter.…
Isle of Wight Hospital Broadcasting Association
PO30 · Income under £10k
Hospital Radio
Chale (Isle of Wight) Women's Institute
PO38 · Income under £10k
We offer support and education to women in the isle of wight
Disability charities in Isle of Wight
5 of the 61 we found.
Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight
PO37 · Small charity, income under £100k
Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight is an independent sports charity offering training and competition opportunities to athletes with learning disabilities on the island. We work closely with Special Olympics Great…
Isle of Wight Society for the Blind
PO30 · Income £100k to £1m
The provision of facilities for education, recreation, training and employment for the blind and partially sighted; to promote the well-being of such persons including financial assistance to those in need; to promote…
The Isle of Wight Physically Disabled Society
PO30 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide help and support for those with a physical disability.
Isle of Wight Mencap
PO33 · Income £100k to £1m
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation or other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of learning disability with the object of improving their conditions of…
Carers Isle of Wight
PO30 · Income £100k to £1m
To relieve the stresses experienced by carers, over the age of 18 by: providing a contact point for help for carers over the age of 18; identifying carers who struggle to cope in their caring role; working with other…
Poverty and hardship charities in Isle of Wight
5 of the 36 we found.
Isle of Wight Foodbank
PO31 · Income £100k to £1m
We provide emergency food and support to local people in crisis. This is achieved through the public donating food either at Collection Points or Supermarket Collections. Food is then sorted and distributed to the…
Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight
PO36 · Small charity, income under £100k
Purchase and provide food for people in poverty and crisis at this current time. This is achieved by placing a stand at our chairty shop/cafe in Lake for people to collect for free. We also offer a home delivery of an…
Baby Box Isle of Wight
PO38 · Income £100k to £1m
Providing families and individuals in need with food, clothing, nappies and other essentials.
Mary Pittis Trust for Women
PO30 · Small charity, income under £100k
Financial assistance to Protestant widows to relieve financial hardship including one-off grants for items such as essential kitchen equipment, semi-medical items such as remote-control easy lift armchairs etc.
Frontline Advice Centre
PO31 · Small charity, income under £100k
Main activity: The provision of free debt advice. Supplementary:- Assistance with applications for welfare benefits.
Charities for older people in Isle of Wight
5 of the 27 we found.
Christian Council on Ageing
PO33 · Income under £10k
CCOA aims to provide a Christian voice and action for older people in church and society. Explores the potential & vocation of Christians in later life. Encourages continued development of personal faith & experience.…
Age Concern - Shanklin Group
PO37 · Small charity, income under £100k
A day centre, offering social activities, bingo, social afternoons with speakers on topics of interest. We provide tea, coffee etc to members. Opening 10am until 4pm Monday to Friday, and also provide hot lunches on 3…
The Wyndham Cottle Almshouses
PO41 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision and maintenance of Almshouses for people who are aged 55 years or above and who are in need, hardship or distress.
Bembridge Friendship Circle
PO35 · Small charity, income under £100k
Coffee morningsprovision of transportoutings
Market Hill Almshouses
PO30 · Income under £10k
To provide housing for retired single or widowed ladies or retired married couples of the parish of St. Mary's Church, Cowes.
Small charities in Isle of Wight
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.
Andrew Cassell Foundation (Racing for the Disabled)
PO31 · Small charity, income under £100k
Supports people with disabilities (mainly physical & sensory) to take part in yacht racing and cruising and to encourage the integration of sailors with disabilities with able bodied sailors
Bembridge Community Library
PO35 · Income under £10k
To provide and manage a community library in the village of Bembridge.
Friends of Niton School
PO38 · Income under £10k
We fundraise within our local community via fairs, raffles, myschoollottey, cake sales and similar small scale events usually held at Niton Primary School.
Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO)
PO33 · Small charity, income under £100k
Ryde Lions Club, Isle of Wight, serves the local community and surrounding areas as well as helping people internationally.We do fundraising activities, such as BBQs, local cinema, and quiz evenings, which enable us to…
Ventnor Enhancement Fund
PO38 · Income under £10k
Maintenance and electrical supply costs of lighting for "The Cascade" and "Ventnor Park". Bulb and plant installation at various points in Ventnor Town. Planning and installation of a childrens play area "Sea Breeze"and…
The Calbourne Recreation Centre
PO30 · Income under £10k
Promotion social, recreational,sporting and other facilities for the village of Calbourne and surrounding areas. Provision of Village Hall and Recreation Ground. Hall is used for meetings and social events. Recreation…
Ryde Mead Lawn Tennis Club CIO
PO33 · Income under £10k
Providing Tennis facilities for members of the public. Promoting health through sport. Offering tennis activities to the disabled community of the Isle of Wight.
The St Boniface Lodge Benevolent Fund
PO33 · Income under £10k
Local and national Masonic and Non-Masonic charities and charitable organisations.
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How many charities are there in Isle of Wight?
There are 445 registered charities based in and around Isle of Wight. 325 of them (73%) 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 Isle of Wight work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (135), education (130), and the arts and heritage (71). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 329 of the 445, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Isle of Wight?
Local charities in and around Isle of Wight have 5,489 volunteers between them. That's what 249 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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How can I check a charity in Isle of Wight is genuine?
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