Charities in Ribble Valley
There are 964 registered charities based in and around Ribble Valley. 674 of them (70%) 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 people297
- Education256
- Disability102
- Arts and heritage91
- Poverty and hardship77
- Older people41
- Overseas aid25
- Environment20
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 622 of the 964. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 531 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 Ribble Valley
5 of the 297 we found.
The Foundation for Ribble Valley Families
BB7 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Foundation will provide packages of therapeutic support to families identified in need of support. The intervention will consist of a joined up approach of ?Mindfulness? with ?Fusion Therapeutic Life Coaching? to…
Switch Youth Community Organisation
BB2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Switch provides educational and recreational activities for children and young people in a range of community settings in the Blackburn with Darwen area. Our activities are largely delivered by trained community based…
Whitefield Youth Association
BB9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Activities that support the well-being of all communities - specifically those who are the most deprived/disadvantaged. Work with young people on the fringes of offending and under achieving in education is recognised…
Swallowdale Children's Trust
PR3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Swallowdale helps children and young people (under 25) who are in need and live in the Blackpool and Fylde area. This is through direct application or through other charities that work in a similar field.The aim is to…
Youth Action
BB2 · Income £100k to £1m
Youth Action offers bespoke programmes to engage young people tackling issues concerning the environment, social and economic matters. We are committed to helping vulnerable young people through campaigns, research and…
Education charities in Ribble Valley
5 of the 256 we found.
Hartley Educational Foundation
BD23 · Small charity, income under £100k
Support to Long Preston School; bursaries for local college students
Whalley Educational Foundation
BB7 · Small charity, income under £100k
This a charity based in the village of Whalley, Lancashire and its aim is to provide educational opportunities to the people, particularly children, of Whalley and the surrounding areas.
Al-noor Education Centre
BB7 · Income under £10k
Educational need for the local Muslim community and further understanding the public at large of the muslim principles.Tackling issues from further a field and raising funds for natural disasters and war torn countries…
Matthew Hewitt Educational Foundation
BD23 · Income under £10k
See below 'how does your charity operate'
Aighton Bailey and Chaigley Educational Charity
BB7 · Income under £10k
The charity operates in the parish of Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley and supports the development of children and young people. It also supports organisations and activities in neighbouring areas that support the…
Disability charities in Ribble Valley
5 of the 102 we found.
Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
BB6 · Income £100k to £1m
A local development agency, which exists to promote, develop & support community & voluntary action in Hyndburn & Ribble Valley and surrounding areasAims are to:Assist the positive development of local groups.Maximise…
Blackburn & District Supported Housing Limited
BB2 · Income £100k to £1m
The Charity provides care for persons with learning disabilities through the provision of supported accommodation. The Charity and its employees are currently able to support up to 9 persons in purpose built…
Lancashire First CIO
BB9 · Income £100k to £1m
Working with of individuals with learning disabilities, their families and carers by the provision of appropriate workshops, events and activities. This includes operation of a shop which as well as providing funds also…
Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving
BB12 · Income under £10k
Saddleworth RDA is a Riding for the Disabled group based in Diggle near Oldham. Since June 2018 we have offered opportunities for children and adults with physical and learning disabilities to experience horse care and…
Sliding Doors
BB2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Sliding Doors works with people with disabilities or who are otherwise isolated, to provide social, educational and volunteering opportunities
Arts and heritage charities in Ribble Valley
5 of the 91 we found.
The Friends of Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
BB2 · Income under £10k
To promote, help and support Blackburn Musem and Art Gallery by raising money for artifacts and conservation, promoting the use of the Museum and Art Gallery, and providing volunteers for special work.
The Friends of the Craven Museum
BD23 · Income under £10k
Arts/Culture/Environment/Conservation/Heritage
Piccadilly Symphony Orchestra
BB6 · Income under £10k
Providing a playing platform and professional development opportunities for emerging professional players. Projects aimed at engaging with new audiences and taking orchestral music and outreach into disadvantaged areas.
Slaidburn Archive
BB7 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Archive's aim is to protect and conserve the cultural heritage of the area and to act as a repository for local people wishing to deposit relevant photographs, documents and memorabilia. It is also a resource for…
Pendle Community Orchestra
BB9 · Income under £10k
The organisation encourages people to play a musical instrument and to be part of an orchestra/wind band. Membership is open to all with no restriction on age or ability and instruments are available to loan to…
Poverty and hardship charities in Ribble Valley
5 of the 77 we found.
Ahmed Abdullah Trust Limited
BB1 · Income under £10k
The charity's objects ("objects") are specifically restricted to the following:the relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually, by making grants of money for providing or paying for items, services or…
Olive Academy
BB1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Advancement of education to children in the UK and overseas through the provision of education classes and resources.Relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other…
Pendle New Neighbours
BB9 · Income £100k to £1m
Pendle New Neighbours supports refugees and asylum seekers living in Pendle by: Advice, support, advocacy, interpreting, translating and signposting to other services. English classes (informal ESOL) and other…
Amt Foundation Limited
BB1 · Income £100k to £1m
The advancement of education and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing grants.
Noorul Islam Blackburn
BB1 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity advances the religion of Islam, advances education and relieves financial hardship.
Charities for older people in Ribble Valley
5 of the 41 we found.
Burnley & District U3a
BB12 · 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, by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.
West Pennine Villages University of the Third Age (U3a)
BB2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work.
Embsay and Eastby Good Neighbours CIO
BD23 · Income under £10k
We offer practical help mainly for residents who are mainly elderly or disabled such as transport, domestic support and household assistance.We also operate a free befriending service in order to alleviate loneliness…
Pakistan Welfare Association Blackburn
BB2 · Income under £10k
Welfare of elderly people, health and education in the UK and in Pakistan
Hoghton Autumn Club
BB2 · Income under £10k
The club provides fortnightly lunches for members over a radius of 4 miles and entertainment in the afternoon. transport is also provided for disabled members.
Small charities in Ribble Valley
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.
Feniscowles and Pleasington War Memorial Recreation Ground
BB2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Recreation, (childrens playground), Sports (Football, Cricket, Bowls, Tennis) & Leisure. 10.4 acres of greenspace open to the public. Biological Heritage Site (Rare grasses, wild flowers )
Rotary Club of Longridge and North Preston
PR3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Rotary Club
Masjid and Madrassa Islamia
BB6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our Mission is Islam to Inspire, Educate and Serve the People. Masjid & Madrassa Islamia (MMI) aims to Inspire, Educate and Serve the local community and to encourage others to Inspire, Educate and Serve.We aim to…
The Friends of St Mary's Rc Primary School Chipping
PR3 · Income under £10k
We are a small committee who run a number of events throughout the year. all monies raised are banked and if and when school require a donation towards trips etc then we help.we generally run coffee mornings, bingo and…
Light of the Gospel Ministries
BB12 · Small charity, income under £100k
To relieve poverty in Serbia and elsewhere in the world as the trustees decide. Also to reach people with the Christian faith
Kirkby-in-malhamdale Pta
BD23 · Income under £10k
The PTA raises funds via various events for example balls, curry evenings, auctions. We operate from the school.
Blackburn Spiritualist Centre
BB2 · Small charity, income under £100k
As an affiliated body of the Spiritualists National Union apart from holding church services and educational classes we also hold open days and fund raising activities for the general public.We support our local Wish…
Doers of Good
BB1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing relief to victims of war, poverty and destruction by distributing food, shelter materials, medical assistance and financial aid.
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How many charities are there in Ribble Valley?
There are 964 registered charities based in and around Ribble Valley. 674 of them (70%) 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 Ribble Valley work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (297), education (256), and disability (102). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 622 of the 964, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Ribble Valley?
Local charities in and around Ribble Valley have 9,854 volunteers between them. That's what 531 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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