Charities in Lancaster
There are 756 registered charities based in and around Lancaster. 573 of them (76%) 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 people261
- Education227
- Arts and heritage105
- Disability69
- Older people50
- Poverty and hardship47
- Environment31
- Animals20
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 531 of the 756. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 456 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 Lancaster
5 of the 261 we found.
Lancaster & Morecambe Deaf Children's Society
LA1 · Income under £10k
We are a group of parents that hold activities for deaf children, young people and their families. Activities include swimming, bowling, megazone, under 5's stay & play, art & crafts for the 4-7 years, and sports…
Friends of Chernobyl's Children (Lancaster)
LA2 · Income under £10k
Providing support to children and young people from areas of poverty, war and disaster. This may include support within their own country or offering help to those seeking refuge in the UK. The help offered by the…
Lancaster District Young People's Foundation
LA1 · Income under £10k
To promote efficiency and effectiveness in the charitable activities of not-for-profit organisations, voluntary groups and charities working with and for the benefit of children and young people and operating in the…
35th Lancaster (St Joseph's) Scout Group
LA1 · Income under £10k
The scout association encourages the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people in order that they may take a constructive plece in society.
13th Lancaster Scout Group
LA1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Working with young people from 4-19 years old. Providing activities both inside and outside with volunteers.
Education charities in Lancaster
5 of the 227 we found.
Lancaster Festival of Britain Endowments
LA1 · Income under £10k
Further Education College
Lancaster Royal Grammar School Charity
LA1 · Income £100k to £1m
To assist the govenors of the lancaster royal grammar school in promoting the education of the pupils therein.
Lancaster, Ripley Church of England Educational Trust
LA1 · Income £100k to £1m
Support & maintenance (inlcluding contributions to new buildings) of one Comprehensive and 3 Primary Church of England Schools in Lancaster City Area. Grants for educational purposes within 15 miles of Lancaster Priory…
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning
LA1 · Income £100k to £1m
education/training:The schools vision aims to help children have a full experience of childhood that can nourish and develop their innate capabilities, so that they become responsible, free individuals who think…
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Fund
LA1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fundraising Activities in the Lancaster area.
Arts and heritage charities in Lancaster
5 of the 105 we found.
The King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) Regimental Museum
LA1 · Income under £10k
The Trust owns a collection of over 40,000 objects, documents and photographs chronicling the history of the King's Own Royal Regiment from its formation in 1680 to its amalgamation in 1959 with the Border Regiment to…
The King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) Regimental Museum
LA1 · Income under £10k
The Trust owns a collection of over 40,000 objects, documents and photographs chronicling the history of the King's Own Royal Regiment from its formation in 1680 to its amalgamation in 1959 with the Border Regiment to…
Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre
LA1 · Income £100k to £1m
Lancaster Footlights is a thriving amateur drama group which is based at Lancaster Grand Theatre. They first started performing in the 1920's and purchased the Grand in 1951 to save it from demolition. Over the years…
The Lancaster Judges' Lodgings Museum Trust
LA1 · Income under £10k
Our principal object is to support and promote the Judges' Lodgings Museum in Lancaster for the benefit of the public
The Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
LA1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The aims of the Society are to introduce to the general public various works of a musical and dramatic nature. To include children in the productions and train them to become competent in acting, dance and singing.
Disability charities in Lancaster
5 of the 69 we found.
Morecambe and Lancaster Mencap Society
LA4 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Society is principally engaged in drawing attention to the problems of cognitive disability through the provision of activities catering for the recreational, educational and welfare needs of persons suffering from…
Lancaster and Morecambe Lions Club (CIO)
LA4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide grants to deserving causes within the Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham areas of North West England, District 105CN areas & and Multiple District 105 areas of Lions Clubs International, British Isles. We also…
Lancaster Churches Housing Projects
LA1 · Small charity, income under £100k
For the public benefit, the relief of those in need because of financial hardship or other disadvantage including, but not exclusively, refugees, vulnerable people and others at risk of becoming homeless in lancaster…
Rotary Club of Lancaster Loyne Trust Fund
LA1 · Income under £10k
Aid and relief for local and international needs
The Ripple Effect - Lancaster
LA3 · Income under £10k
To provide relief to refugees and those seeking refugee status in Europe through the provision of clothing, sleeping bags, food, tents and such other items of aid as the trustees may in their absolute discretion…
Charities for older people in Lancaster
5 of the 50 we found.
University of the Third Age Lancaster and Morecambe
LA1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Encourages and facilitates on going education and activity for retired and semi retired individuals.
The Friendship Centre
LA1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Friendship Centre is a social centre for older people, open 3 mornings a week. As well as the opportunity for social contact and peer support there are a number of activities on offer, such as art and crafts, dance…
Hisonly Ministries
LA3 · Income under £10k
Hisonly Ministries is a christian charity demonstrating God the Fathers love through the provision practical support and heart teaching. The Ministry is active Roma Gypsy communities in north eastern Hungary where…
Old Hutton and Holmescales Relief in Need Charity
LA6 · Income under £10k
The trustees administer funds left by various benefactors for the relief of needs not covered by social services for inhabitants of Old Hutton and Holmescales. This may cover a wide area of circumstances under the terms…
Lyrics and Lunch Network
LA1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity creates community for those that are losing theirs by directing support and relief to people who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society as a result of their dementia and memory loss.The…
Poverty and hardship charities in Lancaster
5 of the 47 we found.
Lancaster District Food Justice Partnership
LA1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objects of the charity are for the benefit of the public, to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and other organisations in the lancaster district area, by working as an umbrella organisation that…
Lancaster Craft Aid Trust
LA2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The trust provides financial support for Christian persons and organisations working to relieve poverty and its effects in the UK and worldwide.
Lancaster and Morecambe City of Sanctuary Charity Association
LA1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Lancaster and Morecambe City of Sanctuary objects are the relief of poverty among Refugees and Asylum Seders living in Lancaster and Morecambe by providing them with grants, items and services.
Three Dogs
LA4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Three Dogs support people who are struggling with the cost of living crisis, are on benefits or low income or experiencing homelessness AND have responsibility for a dog or dogs. We provide food , bedding and equipment…
The Society for Radiological Protection Benevolent Fund
LA1 · Income under £10k
We exist toprovide for the relief of financial hardship amongst those who are, or who have been, members of the Society for Radiological Protection or who are dependents of members or former members.
Small charities in Lancaster
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.
Kendal Amateur Operatic Society
LA3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Amateur dramatics- The Society's annual production in2017 was "The Wizard of Oz" The AGM was held in the Pennington Memorial Church Room, Kendal on the 19th March 2018. The death of Susan Scott-Stephenson was reported…
Millhead Village Hall and Playing Field Association
LA5 · Income under £10k
To supply and maintain the village hall and surrounding playing fields for the use of the inhabitants of the village and surrounding areas, with no distinction of Political, Religious, Disabilities or Others. Including…
Rotary Club of Longridge and North Preston
PR3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Rotary Club
The Storth Village Hall
LA7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Maintenance and management of Storth Village Hall structure and organisation/management of local clubs' and organisations' use of its facilities
The Friends of St Mary's Rc Primary School Chipping
PR3 · Income under £10k
We are a small committee who run a number of events throughout the year. all monies raised are banked and if and when school require a donation towards trips etc then we help.we generally run coffee mornings, bingo and…
Burton-in-lonsdale Village Hall
LA6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Village Hall Committee Charity provides a community service by maintaining the village hall for the use of local groups including elderly, youth groups, sports & health groups. Money raising events meet some of the…
Flutes & Co
LA5 · Income under £10k
As a charity Flutes & Co exists to promote interest and skill in flute ensemble playing & to advance education in & appreciation of flute ensemble music in all its aspects. It is open to all who share our interests,…
Gaskell Memorial Village Hall, Silverdale
LA5 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote physical ,mental, recreation, social, moral and intellectual development by encouraging lectures, classes, sports, recreations and entertainments or otherwise for the benefit of the inhabitants of Silverdale…
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How many charities are there in Lancaster?
There are 756 registered charities based in and around Lancaster. 573 of them (76%) 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 Lancaster work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (261), education (227), and the arts and heritage (105). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 531 of the 756, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Lancaster?
Local charities in and around Lancaster have 10,355 volunteers between them. That's what 456 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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