Charities in Plymouth
There are 519 registered charities based in and around Plymouth. 345 of them (66%) 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 people190
- Education186
- Disability55
- Arts and heritage54
- Poverty and hardship50
- Mental health21
- Older people21
- Environment16
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 381 of the 519. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 319 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 Plymouth
5 of the 190 we found.
Plymouth Youth for Christ
PL6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Volunteers from local churches working together to run youth work activities that provide opportunities for young people to explore the Christian faith and thrive in all areas of life.
Youth Enquiry Service (Plymouth) Limited
PL1 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity was set up to help young people from Plymouth and the surrounding area, aged under 25 years, reach their full potential by providing access to accredited, confidential and free information, advice and…
7th Plymouth Scout Group
PL2 · Income under £10k
Provision of Scouting services and activities for children and young people
Children's Wishes Plymouth
PL1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Childrens Wishes Plymouth is dedicated to helping families in Devon and Cornwall affected by life changing events such as poverty and illness. We assist schools and charities with various needs, from respite weekends to…
Plymouth Music Zone Limited
PL1 · Income £100k to £1m
PMZ's an award winning charity using music to reach out and transform the lives of some of the most disadvantaged children, young people and vulnerable adults. Music Leaders deliver music workshops and training using…
Education charities in Plymouth
5 of the 186 we found.
Little Owls Preschool Plymouth CIO
PL3 · Income £100k to £1m
Little owls pre-school plymouth cio provides high quality childcare for children primarily under statutory school age in a safe and stimulating environment. activities include, fun with language, heuristic play,…
Plymouth Marine Science and Education Foundation
PL1 · Income under £10k
The purpose of PlyMSEF is to advance education in marine science and related subjects by:(i) providing funds to enable students and early career scientists from the participating institutions to attend conferences,…
Promoting Children in Plymouth
PL6 · Income £100k to £1m
We are a Plymouth based charity with a vision of a city of opportunity where no child's life chances are dictated by poverty. We aim to achieve this by delivering, in partnership, high impact, long lasting projects that…
Plymouth Islamic Education Trust (Piety)
PL4 · Income £100k to £1m
Our charitable activities include: daily worship ? lessons in Qur'an and Arabic for children and adults ? interfaith events ? local community events ? research support and resources ? access to various library,…
Plymouth & Devon Schools Sailing Association
PL3 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide tuition and all necessary equipment to enable members of the public to handle small boats safely under sail. To encourage participation in a healthy outdoor pursuit and foster appreciation of the local…
Disability charities in Plymouth
5 of the 55 we found.
Plymouth Mayflower Specials
PL5 · Small charity, income under £100k
We provide facilities for people with intellectual disabilities in Plymouth, east Cornwall and west Devon to engage in sporting activities and competitions at all skill levels and socialise in a place of safety where…
Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club
PL6 · Income under £10k
Plymouth pisces swimming club provides a private swiiming session for adults and children with any type of disability. families and carers are most welcome. we meet at central pk swimming pool outland rd plymouth from…
Plymouth and District Disabled Fellowship
PL6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Fellowship supports our members who live in the community and residential care, all our members are supported by the Welfare and Activities Co-ordinator, along with the use of the Fellowship minibus for social…
Plymouth Area Disability Action Network
PL1 · Income under £10k
Continued linking to the membership through monthly meetings, newsletters, bulletins and events.
Access Plymouth Limited
PL1 · Income £100k to £1m
Proving transport and Shopmobility services to disabled and elderly in Plymouth
Arts and heritage charities in Plymouth
5 of the 54 we found.
Plymouth Culture CIO
PL4 · Income £100k to £1m
Plymouth Culture exists to support the development of arts and culture across the city of Plymouth and its surrounding areas. It is a development organisation which provides leadership, strategic planning and support to…
Plymouth Argyle Heritage Archive
PL2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity exists to preserve and make available items of memorabilia and other artefacts connected to the history of Plymouth Argyle through collection, storage, exhibition and displays.
City of Plymouth Theatre Company
PL1 · Income £100k to £1m
The preservation of the Devonport Playhouse and the production of musical shows
Plymouth City Brass
PL7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Plymouth City Brass, based in Plymouth, Devon provide members with the opportunity to receive education and training at the members desired level through the regular rehearsals, concerts and competitions they…
Plymouth Proprietary Library Association
PL1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The establishment and maintenance of a library for promoting the study and knowledge of literature and all artistic and scientific subjects with the object of advancing the education of thepublic particularly within the…
Poverty and hardship charities in Plymouth
5 of the 50 we found.
Plymouth Ladies Charity Club
PL9 · Small charity, income under £100k
The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage within the area of interest.Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively…
North Plymouth Community Church
PL6 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance the Christian faith; to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling…
Plymouth Focus
PL1 · Income under £10k
Plymouth focus advice centre offers free advice & support with state benefits, tax credits & budgeting, plus debt advice & assistance in negotiating with creditors.
Hope Baptist Church, Plymouth
PL3 · Income £100k to £1m
The church exists to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make Him known. Activities include the hosting of worship and teaching services, the provision of various activites for children and familes; also elderly…
The Rainbow Project Plymouth
PL9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Aims are to continue with ongoing aid and support to a specific area in Romania. It is supported by a wide range of volunteers in different capacities. Local small scale fundraising including tabletop sales, coffe…
Mental health charities in Plymouth
5 of the 21 we found.
Samaritans of Plymouth, East Cornwall and South West Devon
PL1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Samaritans vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We provide a non judgmental listening ear for anyone in distress or despair. People contact us by phone, email, text and face to face at our branch. Our work is…
Eating Disorder Service (Plymouth)
PL4 · Income £100k to £1m
Eating Disorder Support covers geographic areas in Plymouth and part of West Devon. We provide NICE guidelines psychotherapy and specialist dietetic advice for individuals suffering from an eating disorder. We also…
Plymouth Patriots Basketball Foundation
PL3 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of basketball and other sports or activities capable of improving physical and mental health
Plymouth Heartbeat
PL2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Primarily we are a health and fitness suite providing cardiac rehabitlitation for all cardiac and stroke patients and their families. We are fully equipped to help rehabilitate all manner of physical and/or mental…
Pregnancy Crisis Care (Plymouth & Se Cornwall)
PL1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Pregnancy Crisis Care exists to offer free, confidential counselling and support to those facing any pregnancy-related crises, at any age/stage. This includes impartial pregnancy-choices counselling, counselling for…
Small charities in Plymouth
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 Morley Meadow Primary
PL9 · Income under £10k
Regular fundraising activities held within the school to raise additional funds for use by the school and its pupils.
Devonport High School for Boys Parent,teacher and Friends Association
PL1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fundraising through various events for supporting school iniatatives
Basics Devon
PL7 · Small charity, income under £100k
The object of the association is the relief of persons suffering injury or sickness by the provision of immediate medical treatment to any person involved in serious accidents or medical emergencies in Devon & its…
Hope for the Homeless (Plymouth)
PL1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Garage Cafe 93 Union Street Plymouth Devon PL1 3NBwe run a cafe offering hot meals and drinks as well as clothing sleeping bags and toiletries to the homeless vulnerable and people who are going through hard times.
Ptfa Plympton St. Maurice Primary School
PL7 · Small charity, income under £100k
We work with the school, parents, pupils and local community to put on a range of events and activities e.g. school discos, summer & christmas fayres. These help build the school community, breakdown barriers and help…
The Royal Fleet Club Devonport
PL2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provission of assistance for armed forces and veterans personell (western area)
Holy Cross Roman Catholic School Ptfa
PL4 · Income under £10k
Fundraising
1st Plympton Scout Group
PL7 · Small charity, income under £100k
A scout group gives a meeting place for children and young people, to take part in various challenges, while learning to be part of a group with a uniform.
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How many charities are there in Plymouth?
There are 519 registered charities based in and around Plymouth. 345 of them (66%) 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 Plymouth work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (190), education (186), and disability (55). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 381 of the 519, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Plymouth?
Local charities in and around Plymouth have 5,670 volunteers between them. That's what 319 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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