Charities in Reigate and Banstead

There are 810 registered charities based in and around Reigate and Banstead. 576 of them (71%) 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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Reigate and Banstead in numbers

810
registered charities in and around the area
71%
are small, with an income under £100,000
18,517
volunteers give their time to local charities

What they work on

  • Children and young people278
  • Education259
  • Arts and heritage88
  • Disability83
  • Poverty and hardship53
  • Older people45
  • Environment32
  • Mental health19

We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 553 of the 810. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 542 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 Reigate and Banstead

5 of the 278 we found.

  1. 5th Reigate Scout Group

    RH1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The 5th Reigate Scout Group is registered with the Scout Association, whose aim is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential. The Group…

  2. 7th Reigate Scout Group

    RH6 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Scout Group - Activities for young people between the ages of 6 and 18

  3. The Reigate Pilgrims Trust

    RH2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Christian presence on Reigate High Street offering Books, Cards, Resources and Welcome to those who Drop-In. Also a base for other Christian Activities including Sparkfish (School and Youth work) and Street Pastors.

  4. 14th Reigate Scout Group

    RH1 · Income under £10k

    The group is registered with the Scout Association and operates in the South Park area of Reigate providing activities for children aged 6-18 years old in a fun safe environment. The programme includes adventurous…

  5. Reigate Unit 281 of the Sea Cadet Corps

    RH1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Providing full training for multi activities covering sailing, pulling, drill,band,football, shooting and many more acivities for children between the ages of 10 to 18

Education charities in Reigate and Banstead

5 of the 259 we found.

  1. Reigate Parish Church Primary School Pta

    RH2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To raise funds for the school through whole school events such as fireworks, christmas and summer fairs, quiz nights and smaller fundraising enterprises.a small percentage of profit is given to charity.

  2. Reigate Grammar School Trust

    RH2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Charity holds certain property on trust under scheme approved by charity commission related to the transfer of reigate grammar school.donations for the specific purpose of financing future awards and prizes are held in…

  3. Reigate Grammar School Parents and Friends Association

    RH2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Social events for parents and second hand uniform sales for the benefit of parents/pupils

  4. Friends of Moon Hall School Reigate

    RH2 · Income under £10k

    FOMHSR raise funds to provide additional equipment and facilities as required to support the education and wellbeing of all pupils at Moon Hall School Reigate.

  5. Reigate Priory School Charity

    RH2 · Income under £10k

    To advance the education of the children of Reigate Priory Junior School in Reigate for the public benefit by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities and resources, determined at the sole discretion of…

Arts and heritage charities in Reigate and Banstead

5 of the 88 we found.

  1. Reigate Priory Museum Society

    RH1 · Income under £10k

    to advance awareness of the Reigate area and its history and of its Priory buildings and estate by: (a) providing displays, exhibitions and other services; (b) conserving, recording, researching and displaying items in…

  2. Reigate and Redhill Festival

    RH2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Running an annual, two-week festival centred around music and speech and drama. Children (and some adults) enter competitive and non-competitive Classes in the following Sections: Speech and Drama; Piano and Organ;…

  3. Reigate and Redhill Choral Society CIO

    RH2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Promoting and encouraging live music in the community; bringing together all who enjoy singing in a lively and social atmosphere. raising standards of presentation and promotion through innovative programming and…

  4. Reigate and Redhill U3a

    RH1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    U3A provides Public Benefit by facilitating continuing education and social welfare to older people no longer in full-time employment. This is achieved by forming small, interactive groups of people with common or…

  5. 9th Reigate Scout Group

    KT20 · Income under £10k

    Provides indoor and outdoor educational and adventure opportunities for its members, in the tradition of the scout movement.

Disability charities in Reigate and Banstead

5 of the 83 we found.

  1. Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

    RH1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Provide a range of services for older people, including a day centre 4 x weekly, men's shed, befriending service, social outings, alliance with Citizens Advice Service, access to legal advice, seated exercise and hair…

  2. Us in A Bus

    RH1 · Income £100k to £1m

    We specialise in providing services for people who have profound learning disabilities and/or complex needs, can seem to be "difficult to reach" and all of whom find communication a challenge. The aim of our work is to…

  3. Safehaven Trust

    RH6 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Providing services and education for persons with learning disabilities and special needs.

  4. The Sunnybank Trust Ltd

    KT18 · Income £100k to £1m

    The Sunnybank Trust works in partnership with people with learning disabilities to have a voice, have access to leisure and social activities, be supported to be safe in their community and become more employable.…

  5. Autism All Stars Foundation UK

    RH1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Offering extensive advice and support via our helpline and website. Supporting members of the autism community during times of crisis due to violence, illness, poverty, substance abuse etc.Organising and hosting a…

Poverty and hardship charities in Reigate and Banstead

5 of the 53 we found.

  1. Henry Smith (Worth Estate) Nutfield Share

    RH1 · Income under £10k

    Make grants to individuals on low income or suffering temporary financial hardship. Make grants to organisations providing services to children and the elderly in need.

  2. Forever Agility CIO

    SM7 · Income under £10k

    The prevention of poverty and relief of financial hardship among those involved (or previously involved) with dog agility in the UK (or their dependents or immediate relatives) who are in need by, but not limited to,…

  3. The Shirley and Ian Watson Charitable Trust

    KT18 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The objective is to make donations to charities whose objects are(a) Relief of those in need by reason of youth, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage(b) Prevention or relief of poverty(c)…

  4. Loveworks.org Limited

    RH2 · Income £100k to £1m

    Relief of financial hardship locally by providing or assisting in the provision of items and services to individuals in need.Promotion of social inclusion by preventing the young, the aged, those with ill-health or…

  5. Christ Central

    RH1 · Income £100k to £1m

    The Objects of the CIO are for the public benefit to advance the Christian religion (as set out in theStatement of Faith) and to relieve persons who are in need by reason of financial hardship, ill health,unemployment…

Charities for older people in Reigate and Banstead

5 of the 45 we found.

  1. The Abbeyfield Reigate Society Limited

    RH2 · Income £100k to £1m

    Providing a sheltered supported home for nine elderly active residents

  2. Epsom and Ewell University of the Third Age

    KT17 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work in Epsom and Ewell and its surrounding locality by all means, including associated activities…

  3. The Miller Centre Trust

    RH2 · Income £100k to £1m

    The objective of the charity to improve the quality of life for older people. The aim of the charity is to encourage older people to play an active and positive role in the community.

  4. Sutton Seniors' Forum

    SM2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Participation in this non-party-political group helps older people in Sutton and surrounding areas overcome social isolation by monthly forum meetings, outings and other activities; the group also conducts research and…

  5. The Sutton Old People's Welfare Committee

    SM2 · Income £100k to £1m

    To combat loneliness and isolation and help older people keep active,We provide a drop-in centre offering hot meals and various activitiesinc. chair-based exercise, outings and transport for those less able. Wewelcome…

Small charities in Reigate and Banstead

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.

  1. St Nicholas Youth Centre

    RH9 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Running a hall for the benefit of the community of Godstone and surrounding areas.

  2. United Kingdom Rescue Organisation

    RH2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    UKRO is dedicated to advancing professional rescue focusing on five rescue areas including vehicle extrication; trauma management; rope rescue; urban search and rescue (USAR) and water rescue. Our aim is to develop,…

  3. Tadworth School Parent Teacher Association

    KT20 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Various fundraising activities -- Summer Ball, Fetes, quiz nights, cinema evenings, discos etc

  4. 1st Woodmansterne (St Peter's) Scout Group

    SM7 · Small charity, income under £100k

    General Scouting activities

  5. Sing Out Sutton

    SM2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    A wellbeing choir which promotes, improves, develops and maintains physical and mental wellbeing through singing in the London borough of Sutton, and occasionally beyond. Promotes public education in, and appreciation…

  6. Epsom Canine Rescue

    RH1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The rescue and rehoming of unwanted, neglected and stray dogs, undertaking veterinary treatment where necessary and neutering, vaccinating, m/chipping prior to sourcing a suitable new home.

  7. The White Hart Barn

    RH9 · Small charity, income under £100k

    We are a village hall that we as trustees rent out to village organisations, private parties, dance and exercise classes etc.

  8. The Surrey Historic Buildings Trust Limited

    RH2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To preserve for the benefit of the public such of the historical architectural or constructional heritage as may exist in Surrey in the form of buildings, gardens, plant, machinery or monuments. The Trust may purchase,…

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Questions people ask

How many charities are there in Reigate and Banstead?

There are 810 registered charities based in and around Reigate and Banstead. 576 of them (71%) 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 Reigate and Banstead work on?

The most common causes are children and young people (278), education (259), and the arts and heritage (88). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 553 of the 810, so the real numbers are higher.

How many people volunteer for charities in Reigate and Banstead?

Local charities in and around Reigate and Banstead have 18,517 volunteers between them. That's what 542 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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