Charities in Redcar and Cleveland
There are 335 registered charities based in and around Redcar and Cleveland. 253 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 people101
- Education97
- Arts and heritage53
- Disability39
- Environment17
- Animals14
- Older people13
- Poverty and hardship13
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 226 of the 335. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 190 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 Redcar and Cleveland
5 of the 101 we found.
Redcar Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps
TS10 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our Aim is to help young people towards responsiblile adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based upon the cusotms of the Royal Navy. We hold 2 x…
6th Redcar Scout Group
TS10 · Income under £10k
Unit of the Scout Association. Aiming 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…
Redcar Literary Institute
TS10 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision and maintenance of building for local community use, including snooker room, hall and other rooms for recreational and meetings.
Redcar and Eston District Scout Council
TS14 · Income under £10k
We are a co-educational organisation which runs activities in accordance with our National Headquarters rules and regulations. Giving members from 6 to 25 the opportunity to take part safely in adventurous and exciting…
Cleveland Youth Club for the Sight Impaired
TS12 · Income under £10k
We run a youth club for blind and sight impaired children and young adults. we meet every friday evening where the children and young adults can socialise we also take then for days out and holidays. we have our own…
Education charities in Redcar and Cleveland
5 of the 97 we found.
Redcar District Guides
TS10 · Income under £10k
Programme of activities, to be used during unit meetings, is supplied by the Guide Association resources. Variious charitable works are also undertaken under supervision of the leaders.
Coastwatch Redcar
TS10 · Income under £10k
Assisting in the protection and preservation of life at sea
The Preston Educational Foundation
TS9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provides grants for educational and training needs ages 16 - 25. Must be based in the Stokesley catchment area.
Marwood Ce Infant School (Great Ayton) School Fund
TS9 · Income under £10k
Infant School
Friends of Kirkby and Great Broughton School
TS9 · Income under £10k
We fund raise for kirkby and great broughton school to help provide the school and the children with resources, facilties and activities.
Arts and heritage charities in Redcar and Cleveland
5 of the 53 we found.
Redcar East Community Association
TS10 · Income under £10k
A charitable organization that provides activities and accommodation for members and other groups. We have Play Group, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Dance, Camera club, Yoga, Sewing and Craft,Coffee morning, Philately, W.I., Art…
The Staithes Museum and Heritage Trust
TS13 · Income £100k to £1m
Museum
Crash Bang Wallop Youth Theatre
TS9 · Income £100k to £1m
Providing education and training in all aspects of Performing Arts. Providing and maintaining the Youth Theatre building for use by members of the public for Theatrical purposes. Providing and using the entertainment…
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust
TS9 · Income under £10k
Provision of a museum celebrating Great Ayton as the childhood home of Captain James Cook. The museum includes a schoolroom typical of the one that James Cook would attend for his education.
Teesside Symphony Orchestra
TS7 · Income under £10k
To provide musical training and performance opportunities on a regular basis for players of all abilities
Disability charities in Redcar and Cleveland
5 of the 39 we found.
Main - Taking Autism Personally
TS3 · Income £100k to £1m
At MAIN we support people, not "cases" or "numbers".We provide a variety of services to adults and children on the Autism Spectrum along with Parents and carers, offering advice, guidance and information around a range…
Positive Strokes
TS10 · Income under £10k
Our charity looks after stroke patients and their carers. When people come out of hospital after stroke once their needs have been assessed by social services and provided with all necessary equipment they are left…
The Yatton House Society
TS9 · Income £100k to £1m
Yatton House Society provides a day service for people with Physical/Learning disabilities of school leaving age and above in Great Ayton, Stokesley and surrounding areas. We organise and initiate activities aimed at…
Kirkleatham Hall School Charity
TS10 · Income under £10k
Special Needs School for 192 full time pupils, plus a nursery with 13 part time pupils, with severe and profound learning difficulties and disabilities. Catchment area of Redcar/Marske/Dormanstown/Grangetown/Eston/South…
Grenfell Club
TS10 · Income £100k to £1m
Our objectives over the year have been to promote the use of the Grenfell Club for children, young people and adults with learning and physical disabilities within the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland.
Environmental charities in Redcar and Cleveland
5 of the 17 we found.
Teesmouth Seal Conservation Trust (Tsct-CIO)
TS10 · Income under £10k
To promote the conservation of seals along the North Yorkshire, Cleveland, Teesmouth and Co. Durham coastlines, in particular but not exclusively by:Rescuing sick or injured seals and providing medical facilities, care…
Earth Science Outreach UK
TS10 · Income under £10k
To bring Earth Sciences to those that would not usually be able to access it because of geographic location or socio-economic background. To connect communities with Earth Science education, boosting access to knowledge…
The Sustainable Darkroom Ltd
TS11 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Sustainable Darkroom is a research, training, and learning charity, equipping people with new skills and knowledge to develop an eco-friendly photographic practice. We do this through workshops, talks, publications,…
Saltburn Friends of the Valley Ltd
TS12 · Income under £10k
o To promote the benefit of the public, the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in Saltburn by the Sea by promoting biological diversity.o To advance the education of the…
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust Ltd
TS12 · Income £100k to £1m
Work with local authorities, businesses and others to protect, manage and enhance land for wildlife.Promote lifelong learning in environmental matters through a programme of education and training.Manage its nature…
Animal charities in Redcar and Cleveland
5 of the 14 we found.
Care4cats Rescue - Teesside & North Yorkshire
TS13 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity provides appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and educates the public in matters…
Sara Ann Prosser Foundation
TS10 · Income £100k to £1m
Rescue & rehome neglected and unwanted animals. Talks re education on animal welfare to schools, clubs etc. Network with other animal charities.
Hope Animal Shelter
TS13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Promote humane behaviour towards animals, domestic and wild, by providing care, protection, medical treatment and security for those in need. To offer temporary/permanent shelter and actively seek new homes for…
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Middlesbrough, Teesside and District Branch
TS9 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote kindness and prevent suffering of animals, and to do all such lawful acts as the society may consider conductive to these objectives.
Wilton Dog Club
TS10 · Small charity, income under £100k
Dog training
Small charities in Redcar and Cleveland
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.
Lazenby Village Hall
TS6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Hiring of Village Hall for various community activities such as Dancing Class, Dog Club, Wine & Beer Circle, Parties, Church Activities. The Hall is usually hired by the local villagers and the people in the surrounding…
Guisborough Choral Society
TS11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Encouragement of Choral Singing within the community. Weekly rehearsals throughout the year (except school holidays). Normally performing three concerts a year, using local soloist, where possible and as appropriate.
Teesside at Christmas
TS10 · Income under £10k
We aim to alleviate poverty at Christmas time within Teesside, we aim to providethe eldery in residential care homes, who are without family, with gifts at Christmas tobrighten their day and remind them that people are…
The Python Gallery
TS6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Operates Art Galleries - provides premises, services and support to run Art Galleries and educational programmes in commercial buildings thus interacting with local businesses and the wider community.
Northern Voices
TS12 · Income under £10k
A. To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all it's aspects by means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public…
1st Saltburn Scout Group
TS12 · Income under £10k
Helping young people take a constructive place in society.Encourage integration through good citizenshipPromoting community valuesHealthy recreation in particular camping and outdoor pursuites.
Great Ayton Tennis Club
TS9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Community participation in healthy recreation particularly by provision of tennis playing facilities: (1) Teams playing in the Cleveland League (2) Coaching provision for all inc. Cardio fitness sessions (3) 2 of 5…
Guisborough Arts
TS14 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the arts in Redcar and Cleveland, in Guisborough and the surrounding area in particular, but notexclusively through the provision and creation of performances and educational projects for the public…
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How many charities are there in Redcar and Cleveland?
There are 335 registered charities based in and around Redcar and Cleveland. 253 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 Redcar and Cleveland work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (101), education (97), and the arts and heritage (53). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 226 of the 335, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Redcar and Cleveland?
Local charities in and around Redcar and Cleveland have 3,713 volunteers between them. That's what 190 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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