Charities in Portsmouth
There are 458 registered charities based in and around Portsmouth. 282 of them (62%) 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 people137
- Education137
- Arts and heritage69
- Disability51
- Older people27
- Poverty and hardship27
- Overseas aid13
- Environment11
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 319 of the 458. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 286 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 Portsmouth
5 of the 137 we found.
Portsmouth City Councils Care Leavers Trust
PO1 · Income under £10k
promoting self-efficacy, prosperity and social mobility by building on the skills and experience of Care Leavers, such experience to be gained by means of career development and creation and/or funding of opportunities…
Romanian Pentecostal Church Betleem Portsmouth CIO
PO5 · Small charity, income under £100k
The purpose of the Romanian Pentecostal Church Betleem Portsmouth CIO is to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in Portsmouth, the UK and overseas. Providing facilities for Christian worship,…
54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins)
PO3 · Small charity, income under £100k
THE OBJECTIVES OF 54th PORTSMOUTH SCOUT GROUP ARE AS A UNIT OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE SCOUTING IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL,INTELLECTUAL,SOCIAL…
Portsmouth Cathedral Development Trust
PO1 · Income under £10k
To assist in the development, restoration and repair of Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral: to help develop the artistic and musical life of the Cathedral and to promote the advancement of education and training in music of…
Portsmouth Christian Fellowship
PO6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Portsmouth Christian Fellowship exists to promote the Christian Faith, and serve the local community with initiatives for both young people and adults. We also run a number of projects each year. We support other…
Education charities in Portsmouth
5 of the 137 we found.
Portsmouth City Council Elementary Education Foundation
PO1 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance education in Portsmouth for those 12 or under
Portsmouth School of Gymnastics
PO4 · Income £100k to £1m
Principal activity to be a gymnastic club to advance the physical education and development of children attending schools and resident in the Portsmouth area and surrounding Counties by the provision of facilities and…
Portsmouth High School Parent Staff Association
PO5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Encourage co-operation and good relations between the parents/staff and others linked with School; acts as an informal channel of communication between parents & School; strengthen links between the school and local…
Hellenic School of Portsmouth
PO4 · Income under £10k
The Hellenic School of Portsmouth is a supplementary language school offering tuition in the Greek language, to school age children in Portsmouth and surrounding area.
The Polish Community School Portsmouth
PO4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our school provides education of Polish language, elements of history, geography, maths, culture and traditions to children with Polish heritage and children who would like to learn Polish and about Poland. We organise…
Arts and heritage charities in Portsmouth
5 of the 69 we found.
Portsmouth Baroque Choir
PO6 · Income under £10k
We are a body of singers who serve the community by providing arts and culture available to all.
The Portsmouth D-day Museum Trust
PO1 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the d-day story to the public
The Portsmouth Players
PO4 · Income £100k to £1m
Amateur Dramatics in Portsmouth area
Art Space Portsmouth Limited
PO5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Art Space Portsmouth actively promotes the creation, presentation and access to contemporary art practice through it's education and studio programmes. It provides fit for purpose affordable studios and supports…
Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club
PO7 · Income under £10k
Portsmouth and District Barbershop Harmony Club performs for the public as an unaccompanied (a Cappella) choir singing a wide range of songs in four-part harmony primarily in the Barbershop style. Through our…
Disability charities in Portsmouth
5 of the 51 we found.
Portsmouth Area Talking News
PO1 · Income under £10k
Provides a service to blind and partially sighted people by providing audio versions of 7 news publications.
Headway Portsmouth and South-east Hampshire
PO2 · Income £100k to £1m
Provide information and support for people with brain injuries, their families and carers.
Hope Into Action Portsmouth
PO3 · Income £100k to £1m
We provide home for vulnerably homeless people. We seek and work with investors to purchase the properties and then work with relevant organisations to ensure homeless people are housed.
Portsmouth Association for the Blind
PO2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Various activities, singing, games, and lunches. Day trips to various venues. Members transport which delivers them door to door.
Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association
PO3 · Income £100k to £1m
Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association provides support, advice and educational services for children and their families in South Hampshire. We offer an extensive range of services including early development sessions for…
Charities for older people in Portsmouth
5 of the 27 we found.
Age UK Portsmouth
PO1 · Income £100k to £1m
AUKP supports older people in Portsmouth and SE Hampshire to live fulfilling lives, remaining independant as long as possible. AUKP offers various social activities, Cafe, foot care, beauty and hairdressing. Information…
Portsmouth Hospitals Charity
PO6 · Income £100k to £1m
Funds are held for any charitable fund purpose or purposes relating to the services provided by Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth's Coronation Homes
PO2 · Income £100k to £1m
Small housing association for persons over the age of 60 years.
The Portsmouth Stroke Club
PO4 · Income under £10k
A weekly support group for elderly stroke survivors and their carers.
League of Friends of Queen Alexandra Hospital Cosham, Portsmouth
PO6 · Small charity, income under £100k
To improve the care and comforts given the patients and staff, above those which are funded and provided by the NHS.
Poverty and hardship charities in Portsmouth
5 of the 27 we found.
Street Pastors (Portsmouth)
PO5 · Small charity, income under £100k
The aim of Street Pastors (Portsmouth) is to contribute towards making Portsmouth a 'kinder, safer city' by providing a service of practical care, friendship and a prayerful presence among people on the streets late at…
Moving on Project Portsmouth (Mopp)
PO2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objective of the CIO is the prevention or relief of poverty in Portsmouth and surrounding areas by providing in particular, but not exclusively, items and services to individuals or families in need and to work…
John A Thompson Memorial Trust
PO4 · Income £100k to £1m
The Charity provides for the relief of poverty, need and financial hardship to the elderly by the provision of subsidised accommodation, care and counselling and grants to individuals and organisations.
Wickham Community Land Trust
PO17 · Income £100k to £1m
The Trust aims to provide affordable housing in Wickham to relieve the financial hardship of eligible beneficiaries living in the village, surrounding area or employed in the area. It aims to do so by providing homes…
Free to Fly
PO5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Helping to relieve the suffering of expectant mothers within the UK, who are experiencing (or are at risk of experiencing) domestic abuse during pregnancy, and supporting them to protect their children long term.…
Small charities in Portsmouth
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 Drayton Centre
PO6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Drayton Centre is a community building serving the residents of Drayton and Farlington managed by a group of Trustees. It provides a venue for various activities for all ages ranging from maternity classes to over…
The Sol and Lillie Teff Foundation Fund
PO7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Charitable Trust
The Joseph Carey Psychic Foundation
PO2 · Income under £10k
The charity promotes the development of psychic and spiritual healing that further the harmonious development of Man and provides psychic and spiritual development programmes and healing services for the benefit of…
Sudanese Community in and Around Portsmouth
PO1 · Income under £10k
To promote the advancement of citizenship and community development for the public benefit by working with people in and around Portsmouth who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion,…
72nd Portsmouth (1St Portsdown) Scout Group
PO7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Traditional Scouting
Rotary Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund
PO5 · Income under £10k
Raising of funds from members and public. Principal fund raising activity is annual Golf Day.Funds raised are expended in support of charitable activities in the Portsmouth area and for overseas charities including…
The Mandaleigh Studios
PO7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Mandaleigh Studios provides dance and music lessons to all ages, predominately children , lessons are structured to prepare for examinations
Southsea Morning Women's Institute
PO2 · Income under £10k
Meetings, Speakers, Demonstrators ,Craft ,Darts and Skittles
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How many charities are there in Portsmouth?
There are 458 registered charities based in and around Portsmouth. 282 of them (62%) 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 Portsmouth work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (137), education (137), and the arts and heritage (69). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 319 of the 458, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Portsmouth?
Local charities in and around Portsmouth have 12,363 volunteers between them. That's what 286 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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