Charities in Rossendale
There are 687 registered charities based in and around Rossendale. 453 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 people193
- Education167
- Disability102
- Poverty and hardship73
- Arts and heritage68
- Older people26
- Animals18
- Homelessness18
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 473 of the 687. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 406 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 Rossendale
5 of the 193 we found.
Vision (Rossendale)
BB4 · Small charity, income under £100k
VISION is a Christian charity working with young people in Rossendale. We run free activities for children and teenagers at our own venue, partner with local schools to deliver classes and assemblies, equip young…
38th Rossendale Scouts
BB4 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
Positive Start (Rossendale) Limited
BB4 · Income under £10k
The principal activity is that of a charity promoting the benefit of young people between the ages of 7-25 in the Rossendale area in Lancashire. Working with youth workers and interested adults to support and assist…
Kids in Rossendale
BB4 · Income under £10k
Supports Young People in Rossendale Lancashire
Rossendale Amateur Operatic Society
BB4 · Income under £10k
Education of persons in all aspects of the performing arts
Education charities in Rossendale
5 of the 167 we found.
21st Rossendale (St Mary's) Scout Group
BB4 · Income under £10k
Provision of Scouting
Rossendale United Junior Football Club
BB4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Junior football club
The Williamson Educational Charitable Trust
BL8 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision of bursaries to young, talented but financial disadvantaged persons in the North West to cover the cost of tuition fees and ancillary costs. Once a bursary has been granted at the commencement of secondary…
Oldham, Henshaw and Church of England Educational Trust
BL9 · Small charity, income under £100k
The aim of the Trust is the promotion of Gods Kingdom through the provision of Primary and Secondary Schools where the faith and worship of the Church of England can be taught and practised and the children brought to…
Rochdale Education and Learning Trust
OL12 · Income £100k to £1m
Rochdale Education and Learning Trust was set up in 2001 by all the schools in Rochdale - nursery, primary, special and secondary - to meet their professional development needs.
Disability charities in Rossendale
5 of the 102 we found.
Rossendale Valley Mencap
BB4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing meeting and leisure activities for people with Learning Disabilities
Rossendale Rays Special Needs Sports Club
BB4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Rossendale Rays' Charitable Objects are to provide water-based sports, cycling and access to other sports for members with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, in order to benefit their health & well being. Our…
Rossendale Talking Newspaper Association
BB4 · Income under £10k
Weekly provision of recorded media to registered visually impaired persons in the Rossendale area, which contain information and news from the local paper and also magazine type articles. Electronic readers are supplied…
Rossendale Refugee Support Group
BB4 · Small charity, income under £100k
We provide a weekly drop-in for people for people who are refugees or seeking asylum. The drop-in aims to offer a relaxed environment where there is opportunity to meet others and develop social networks, to practise…
Dancesyndrome
BB5 · Income £100k to £1m
DS enables People With Learning Disabilities to be active and visible citizens and provides opportunities that increase health and well-being. DS's dance leaders' with learning disabilities deliver inclusive dance…
Poverty and hardship charities in Rossendale
5 of the 73 we found.
Hyndburn Food Pantry
BB5 · Income £100k to £1m
To provide support to the residents of the borough of Hyndburn who are experiencing financial hardship by:a) The provision of a food bank membership scheme to provide nutritious food, household and personal products.b)…
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…
Bury Cancer Support Centre
BL8 · Income £100k to £1m
Support to Cancer Patients and their Families. The Centre is the Multi Agency Cancer Service for Bury and local areas A range of Services : Counselling . Hypnotherapy Relaxation Classes . Nutrional Advice ,Financial and…
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…
Al-kareem Welfare
OL12 · Income under £10k
The prevention or relief of poverty [or financial hardship] anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable…
Arts and heritage charities in Rossendale
5 of the 68 we found.
The Friends of Rossendale Museum at the Whitaker
BB4 · Income under £10k
Support development of museum and public awareness of heritage
Rossendale Male Voice Choir
BB4 · Small charity, income under £100k
1. The study and practice of male voice choral music to foster public knowledge and, by means of public performance, the appreciation of such music.2. To assist and support such charitable institutions or purposes as…
Rossendale Spiritualist Centre
BB4 · Income under £10k
Spiritual healing on Monday evenings,Services held on Tuesday evenings and meditation group on Wednesday evenings.Open to all.
2nd Rossendale Scout Group
OL13 · Small charity, income under £100k
General scouting activities for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts.Musical tuition for members of the community, undertake charity fund raising for other organisations.
The Rossendale Players
BB4 · Small charity, income under £100k
We provide entertainments for the general public in the Arts, predominantly in the form of stage drama but with occasional musical presentations. The proceeds from selected performances are donated to local charities.…
Charities for older people in Rossendale
5 of the 26 we found.
Age UK Bury
BL9 · Income £100k to £1m
Age UK Bury runs services and projects to help older people live independently and enjoy a better quality of life.
Whitworth and District U3a
OL12 · Income under £10k
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 in…
Homewise Society
BB5 · Income £100k to £1m
Advice and support on all aspects of home improvements, repairs, maintenance, and special schemes to support disabled and older people to remain in their own homes
My Life My Way
BB5 · Income under £10k
Our objectives are to promote social inclusion among disabled and older people, their families and those who use social care services who are socially excluded on the grounds of their social and economic position by:1)…
Rishton Old People's Welfare Association
BB1 · Income under £10k
Provision of a drop-in centre for older residents, Monday to Friday.Provision of premises for other community activities by arrangement
Small charities in Rossendale
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 Radcliffe Male Voice Choir
BL8 · Income under £10k
Singing training to male members, giving concerts to support other charitable and community based organisations.
The Haworth Art Gallery and Park
BB5 · Income under £10k
Public museum and art gallery and public park at hollins hill accrington in the county of lancashire for the benefit of the inhabitants of the borough of accrington
Rochdale Musical Theatre Company
OL12 · Small charity, income under £100k
Presentation of Musical Shows
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.
Chantlers Pta
BL8 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of pupils in the school by engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and developing effective relationships between the staff, parents ad others…
Aawaz
BB5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Assist women and families from black and minority ethnic communities to help them with their self development to improve their lives.
Champness Hall Christian Church
OL12 · Small charity, income under £100k
Supporting a home for poor children in India and Philippines
Eg Foundation
BB1 · Small charity, income under £100k
EG Foundation has a vision to operate and enter into a partnership with other likeminded organisations who can deliver on our vision to improve on education, children and young people, health and wellbeing.
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How many charities are there in Rossendale?
There are 687 registered charities based in and around Rossendale. 453 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 Rossendale work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (193), education (167), and disability (102). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 473 of the 687, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Rossendale?
Local charities in and around Rossendale have 7,768 volunteers between them. That's what 406 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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