Charities in New Forest
There are 1,034 registered charities based in and around New Forest. 779 of them (75%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are education, children and young people, and the arts and heritage.
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What they work on
- Education351
- Children and young people350
- Arts and heritage136
- Disability119
- Poverty and hardship63
- Older people59
- Animals35
- Environment35
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 722 of the 1,034. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 646 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.
Education charities in New Forest
5 of the 351 we found.
The New Forest School Pta
SP5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Support education
The New Forest Players
SO41 · Small charity, income under £100k
We continue the tradition of meeting our objectives by staging four live public performances a year that will provide amateur actors and singers the opportunity to develop and show their skills to local audiences. the…
New Forest (Waterside) University of the Third Age
SO45 · Income under £10k
Provides educational classes, interest talks, outings and social activities for retired people.
16th New Forest South Scout Group
BH25 · Income under £10k
Training in skills and citizenship for boys and girls from the ages of 6 to 14 years, self reliance and respect of all people, fun & companionship.
New Forest Heritage Trust
SO43 · Income £100k to £1m
To describe and illustrate the historical development and distinctive nature of the new forest through education, outreach services and a specialist reference library. also to conserve and protect the character and…
Charities for children and young people in New Forest
5 of the 350 we found.
3rd New Forest (East) Scout Group
SO45 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objects of the charity are to make a difference to the lives of the young people in the Scout Group, as laid down by the Scout Association, by training and education.
New Forest District Scout Association
SP6 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and…
6th New Forest Solent Sea Scouts
SO45 · Income under £10k
The objects of the charity are to make a difference to the lives of the young people in the Scout Group, as laid down by the Scout Association , by training and education.
Third New Forest North (Ashurst and Colbury) Scout Group
SO40 · Income under £10k
Physical, mental and spiritual development of young people.
First Steps New Forest
BH23 · Small charity, income under £100k
We work with families and children mainly from an the local settled Gypsy/Traveller community who live in rural isolation. We employ two part time Community Development workers. We advocate on behalf of the community…
Arts and heritage charities in New Forest
5 of the 136 we found.
New Forest Orchestra
SO41 · Income under £10k
Orchestral Music making for Amateur Musicians: Helping Experienced players, Adult learners, lapsed players with previous orchestral experience and some younger players have the benefit of playing in an orchestra. Giving…
New Forest Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
SP6 · Income under £10k
To promote the skills of our craft
Art Dementia New Forest
BH24 · Income under £10k
To advance the well being of people living with dementia by promoting the use of creative art and art based activities and promoting social inclusion.
St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
SO41 · Income £100k to £1m
The museum records, preserves and interprets the history of the area between the new forest and the sea. The art gallery works with regional and national art galleries to stage exhibitions combining both local and…
The Fordingbridge Museum Trust
SP6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objectives of the charity are the continuing operation of the museum.
Disability charities in New Forest
5 of the 119 we found.
New Forest Disability Information Service
BH25 · Income £100k to £1m
Providing free, impartial, confidential disability related information, advice and guidance for people with disabilities, their families, carers, professionals and any other interested party throughout the New Forest…
New Forest Mencap
BH25 · Income £100k to £1m
New Forest Mencap provides support and services for people with a learning disability in the New Forest area, their families, dependants and carers which will benefit them and improve their quality of life. It offers…
New Forest and District Sailability
BH24 · Income under £10k
We provide dinghy sailing for people with every sort of disability including learning difficulties, MS, stroke, deafness, blindness. Our aim is to never turn anyone away.
New Forest Disabled Driving
SO42 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing disabled people with the opportunity to carriage drive in order to benefit their health and well being and by such other charitable means as the directors may from time to time think fit.
New Forest Hospital Radio
SO41 · Income under £10k
Hospital Radio
Poverty and hardship charities in New Forest
5 of the 63 we found.
New Forest Basics Bank
SO41 · Income £100k to £1m
Providing -1. food and other essentials to families and individuals referred by social work agencies in the New Forest District2. goods, services and discretionary grants in association with a referral agency3.…
Citizens Advice New Forest
SO41 · Income £100k to £1m
Advice Agency
Helping Older People New Forest
BH24 · Income £100k to £1m
Charity helping older people in the New Forest
Baby Necessities Southampton
SO51 · Income £100k to £1m
Providing essential items to families with children under five, who are experience poverty or financial hardship.
Viision Life Force Foundation
BH25 · Income under £10k
Relief of financial hardship of native americans.
Charities for older people in New Forest
5 of the 59 we found.
Age Concern New Forest
SO45 · Income £100k to £1m
Lunch Clubs, Information & Advice, Footcare, Computers at Home, Waterside Goodneighbours and Befriending, Telephone Buddying
Totton and District Three Score Club
SO40 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide volunteer run activities for older people in the Totton District including Dancing, Knitting Group, Keep Fit, Games such as Snooker, Darts, Table Tennis, Whist, Bowls, as well as party events, Art Class, Coffee…
New Milton U3a
BH25 · Income under £10k
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,…
South East England Forum on Ageing
SO41 · Income under £10k
To promote the relief of older people in South East England in particular the relief of poverty and the promotion of good health
Hythe and Dibden U3a
SO45 · Income under £10k
The u3a exists for the education of older people, and those who no longer work full time. Hythe and Dibden u3a holds regular speaker meetings open to all members, and also offers a diverse range of interest groups…
Small charities in New Forest
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.
Friends of Ashley Infant School
BH25 · Income under £10k
Fund raising through events such as fetes, raffles and sponsored events to benefit Ashley Infant School
Friends of Pedall
SO41 · Small charity, income under £100k
The promotion of community participation in healthy outdoor recreation by the provision of facilities for cycling
Friendship Day Centre, Winterslow
SP5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Weekly meetings Tuesday 10am-3pm. Led by organiser supported by volunteers. Transport, coffee, 2 course hot lunch, tea provided. Wide variety of activities, art, craft, music, games, exercises, speakers, parties…
Fordingbridge and District Community Association
SP6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity operates a community centre for Fordingbridge and the surrounding area. The community centre is used for activities that benefit members of our community in the areas of health, fitness, well-being,…
Halterworth School Association
SO51 · Small charity, income under £100k
We raise funds for the school through fun events targeted at the children & parents of children attending Halterworth Community Primary School. Typical activities include discos, non-uniform days, cake sales, quiz…
Ringwood United Charities
BH24 · Small charity, income under £100k
The prime object of Ringwood United Charities is the provision of almshouses.
The Cadwallader Trust
SO41 · Income under £10k
The aim of the Charity is to raise funds to support rowing at Jesus College Oxford both with capital expenditure and training costs.
Poor's Allotment
SP5 · Income under £10k
Distribute alms in the village
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How many charities are there in New Forest?
There are 1,034 registered charities based in and around New Forest. 779 of them (75%) 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 New Forest work on?
The most common causes are education (351), children and young people (350), and the arts and heritage (136). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 722 of the 1,034, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in New Forest?
Local charities in and around New Forest have 17,695 volunteers between them. That's what 646 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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