Charities in Rushmoor

There are 318 registered charities based in and around Rushmoor. 197 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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Rushmoor in numbers

318
registered charities in and around the area
62%
are small, with an income under £100,000
4,907
volunteers give their time to local charities

What they work on

  • Children and young people116
  • Education108
  • Arts and heritage38
  • Disability34
  • Older people17
  • Poverty and hardship16
  • Animals9
  • Environment7

We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 225 of the 318. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 213 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 Rushmoor

5 of the 116 we found.

  1. Greater Rushmoor Nepali Community

    GU11 · Income £100k to £1m

    Social integration in the local communities; cultural preservation and transformation; providing education sucha as english & nepali to adult and children, fund raising through event organising such as nepali new year…

  2. Parent Action Group for Special Play

    GU14 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Promote play opportunities for local special needs children and young people. running regular sessions and individual events within the creative arts field. weekly sessions of music, art, dance and drama

  3. Forest Kids

    GU12 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Forest Kids exists to enable children and young people in the Ash area and beyond to find a place of belonging where they can explore the Christian faith, improve their mental and physical wellbeing, and cultivate an…

  4. 1st Normandy Scout Group

    GU12 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The 1st Normandy Scout Group provides scouting challenges, opportunites and activities for boys and girls in Normandy. The Group comprises two Beaver Colonies for 6-8 year olds, a Cub Pack for 8-10.5 year olds, a Scout…

  5. 2nd Frimley (St Peters) Scout Group

    GU16 · Small charity, income under £100k

    We are based in Frimley, Surrey, and the group includes Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network. We provide adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for young people aged 6-25.

Education charities in Rushmoor

5 of the 108 we found.

  1. Rushmoor Voluntary Services

    GU14 · Income £100k to £1m

    Rushmoor voluntary services supports voluntary action. We are here to help increase the skills and capacity of local voluntary and community groups. We provide free information, advice and support to enable groups to…

  2. Rushmoor Healthy Living

    GU11 · Income £100k to £1m

    Human Health Activities

  3. Rushmoor Concert Band

    GU11 · Income under £10k

    Rushmoor Concert Band aims to promote the art and science of music for the benefit of the public. In particular, but not exclusively, through the establishment and maintenance of a Concert Band; the provision of public…

  4. Louis Lafosse Educational CIO

    GU14 · Income £100k to £1m

    The objective of the charity is the advancement of education in particular, but not limited to, the education of children in accordance with the principles and doctrines of the Roman Catholic religion by the support of…

  5. Sisters of Christian Education CIO

    GU14 · Income £100k to £1m

    Advancement of the Roman Catholic religion through the religious and other charitable work of the Institute, and aiding or promoting the advancement of the education of children in accordance with the principles and…

Arts and heritage charities in Rushmoor

5 of the 38 we found.

  1. Brightlight Theatre Company

    GU14 · Income under £10k

    We perform plays for the public.We offer opportunities for people to get involved with a performance, either through being on stage or behind the scenes.We donate a proportion of our ticket receipts to other charitable…

  2. The People's Theatre Company

    GU12 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The PTC creates and tours original musicals that it aims to make accessible to all. In addition, the company offers free information and educational resources for young people and aspiring artists.

  3. Cody Musical Theatre Company

    GU14 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Musical and operatic society

  4. The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust

    GU14 · Income £100k to £1m

    Please see attached report. Main activities remain: Safeguarding Farnborough's unique aviation heritage. Displaying and archiving a world-class artifact, photo, film, report collection. Conserving historic buildings and…

  5. Working Omnibus Museum Project Ltd

    GU12 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The running of premises for the storage and restoration of items, and a museum of restored items which tell the story of local road passenger transport on the South Coast.The organisation and operation of free bus…

Disability charities in Rushmoor

5 of the 34 we found.

  1. Sandhurst Group Riding for the Disabled Association

    GU17 · Income under £10k

    We enable children with physical, sensory and / or learning disabilities, Autism or ADHD to ride, and interact with equines, who would not otherwise be able to do so because of their different abilities.

  2. Absolute Support Leading Light

    GU14 · Income £100k to £1m

    Absolute support leading light is a supported living provider that support adults with learning disabilities and autism who live independently.

  3. Parkside(aldershot & District Learning Disability)

    GU12 · Income £100k to £1m

    Parkside provides children & adults with learning disabilities, living in the NE Hants and W Surrey the opportunity to develop their individual skills and take part in activities in their local community. We offer Work…

  4. Mustard Seed Autism Trust

    GU14 · Income £100k to £1m

    Mustard Seed Autism Trust supports the physical and mental health of autistic children, their parents and siblings. This is delivered through occupational therapy, specialist work, parent workshops and courses,…

  5. Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund

    GU12 · Income £100k to £1m

    We brighten the lives of Deaf children. We aim to provide an everlasting impact on their wellbeing and mental health by overcoming challenges, creating experiences and empowering individuals to be their best selves.

Charities for older people in Rushmoor

5 of the 17 we found.

  1. Miss Anne Eleanor Gomm

    GU14 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To manage three properties to provide accommodation for men or women over the age of 55 years, living alone and in need of accommodation, who have resided in the Borough of Surrey Heath for not less than 10 years.

  2. Ash Branch U3a

    GU11 · Small charity, income under £100k

    education and training with particular emphasis on the health and welfare of people over 50 or no longer in full time employment.The aim is to use the particular skills and experience of members for the benefit of all.

  3. Alfred Henry Goode Will Trust

    GU14 · Income under £10k

    Making of grants.

  4. Farnborough & Cove War Memorial Hospital Trust Ltd

    GU14 · Income under £10k

    The charity promotes the welfare of the aged, disabled and infirm within the local area of benefit by running a Day Care Centre from Mondays to Fridays. In addition, the first floor of the building provides a…

  5. University of the Third Age Farnborough and District

    GU14 · Income £100k to £1m

    A learning cooperative for retired people, enabling its members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities.

Poverty and hardship charities in Rushmoor

5 of the 16 we found.

  1. Mercury Lodge No 4581 Benevolent Fund

    GU14 · Income under £10k

    The objective of the charity is the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, injury, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, the charity is not limited to that purpose.The objective is…

  2. Bowls Hampshire Bowlers' Benevolent Fund

    GU14 · Income under £10k

    County bowling association, raising funds for distribution to needy members and dependents

  3. Love Link UK

    GU16 · Income under £10k

    We have supported the homeless and vulnerable in the Uk by advocating for them to get housing and also effected positive change with disability awareness. We have made grants to financially support other poverty related…

  4. Farnborough Not Forgotten Club

    GU12 · Income under £10k

    Relief of sickness, poverty and distress of the elderly and the young who are in need by reason of the above.

  5. The Mytchett Ministries

    GU16 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The Mytchett Ministries is a registered charity whose objects are the relief of poverty in the local area. The charity operates a shop which provides furniture and other goods to those in need. The profits generated by…

Small charities in Rushmoor

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. South East Reserves and Cadets Welfare Fund

    GU11 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Promotion of efficiency of units of the Army Reserve, the Army Cadet Force and Army Sections of the Combined Cadet Force in Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, and welfare support to serving and ex-members of them and…

  2. James Payne Memorial Fund

    GU12 · Income under £10k

    Donations to residents and organizations in ash, surrey

  3. Brightest Stars

    GU14 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Bereavement support

  4. 1st Frimley Green and Mytchett Scout Group

    GU16 · Small charity, income under £100k

    1st Frimley Green and Mytchett Scout Group

  5. Friends of St Michaels Ce Infant School, Aldershot

    GU11 · Income under £10k

    We support our school by fundraising to provide equipment and activities for the children that the school budget cannot cover.We also encourage and maintain links within the local community who support us and our…

  6. Little Oaks Pre-school, Frimley

    GU16 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Early education for 2 1/2 to 5 year old children in a sessional setting according to the national guidelines and curriculum.

  7. Friends of Parsonage School

    GU14 · Income under £10k

    The object of the group 'friends of parsonage farm school' is to organise and run events to provide extra curricular activities for the children attending the school, to encourage parental involvement and to provide…

  8. St Marks C of E Primary School Pta

    GU14 · Income under £10k

    Pta for school raising money for school activities, equipment etc.

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How many charities are there in Rushmoor?

There are 318 registered charities based in and around Rushmoor. 197 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 Rushmoor work on?

The most common causes are children and young people (116), education (108), and the arts and heritage (38). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 225 of the 318, so the real numbers are higher.

How many people volunteer for charities in Rushmoor?

Local charities in and around Rushmoor have 4,907 volunteers between them. That's what 213 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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