Charities in South Derbyshire
There are 950 registered charities based in and around South Derbyshire. 709 of them (75%) 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 people320
- Education297
- Arts and heritage112
- Disability98
- Poverty and hardship67
- Older people49
- Environment28
- Mental health22
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 638 of the 950. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 543 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 South Derbyshire
5 of the 320 we found.
South Derbyshire Music Trust
DE11 · Small charity, income under £100k
The object of the South Derbyshire Trust is:- "to promote the development of music making opportunities for people in South Derbyshire and surrounding areas. It will do this by, amongst other things, making available…
Children First Derby
DE1 · Income £100k to £1m
High quality family services:supervised contact for looked after children, enabling them to spend time with their family in a safe environment. mentoring service -volunteers provide one to one support outside the family…
Measham and District Youth Club
LE65 · Income under £10k
Maintains building and land for use by children and young people.Provides facilities for use by children and young people
Donisthorpe Youth Club
DE12 · Income under £10k
To provide for the benefit of children and young people residing in Donisthorpe, Leicestershire and surrounding communities by providing facilities for education, recreation and other leisure time occupation who have…
Ashby De La Zouch Youth for Christ
LE65 · Small charity, income under £100k
youth work, in churches, schools and on the street
Education charities in South Derbyshire
5 of the 297 we found.
Yeaveley Church of England Educational Trust
DE6 · Income under £10k
No activities, other than the awarding of grants
Hilton Educational Foundation
DE65 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing financial assistance, tools, instruments and books to persons under the age of 25 years who are resident in the parish of Hilton.
Alstonefield Educational Charity
DE6 · Income under £10k
Educational Grants to young people in the parish and neighbourhood
The Sark Higher Education Trust
DE73 · Small charity, income under £100k
Assistance with obtaining higher education and qualifications onthe island of Sark where no such assistance exists, allowingresidents (particularly younger residents) to develop their potentialto their own and the…
Bedford Educational Trust
DE12 · Income under £10k
Helps fund school activities at Walton-on-Trent Primary School
Arts and heritage charities in South Derbyshire
5 of the 112 we found.
National Sikh Heritage Centre and Holocaust Museum
DE23 · Small charity, income under £100k
ÔÇó To safeguard and preserve Sikh heritage for future generationsÔÇó To be the place of first choice for anyone wishing to find out about Sikh heritage within the UKÔÇó To emphasise Anglo-Sikh heritageÔÇó To tell the…
The Burton Musical Theatre Company
DE13 · Small charity, income under £100k
The object of the Society is to educate the public in the dramatic and performing arts to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts to assist and further such charitable institutions and…
The Heritage Trust
DE11 · Income under £10k
The Heritage Trust formed to help to rescue historic buildings at risk giving them a new use within the community and allowing others to learn more about heritage.
Derby Computer Museum
DE1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The advancement of education of the public of the history and evolution of computer and console systems from the 1960s onwards maintaining and operating a museum in Derby for the public benefit, for the preservation,…
Nottingham Symphony Orchestra
DE72 · Small charity, income under £100k
The promotion, fostering, improvement and advancement and public education in the art and science of music, singing, and dance and the arts, and the operation of an amateur orchestra of a charitable nature only
Disability charities in South Derbyshire
5 of the 98 we found.
Alternatives Activity Centre
DE23 · Income £100k to £1m
Alternatives provides support for adults with learning disabilities (and/or autistic spectrum disorder) in the form of an activity based day centre and by a charity shop which provides vocational opportunities. We also…
Hubbub Theatre Company
DE1 · Income £100k to £1m
Hubbub Theatre Company works with people with learning disabilities. We are based in Derby, We run a touring theatre company, an actor training and a community project including outreach in the community.
Sunnyhill Community Association
DE23 · Small charity, income under £100k
1. Provides social activities for the elderly and disabled.2. Provides Events for the community 3. Provides premises for respite club.4. Provides premises for learning disabilities team5. Provides premises for family…
Burton (Phab)club
DE13 · Income under £10k
A social club for people with and without physical disabilities. Meet weekly for social evening, quizzes, bingo, table games, chats. Arrange outings, holidays and fundraising events.
Miles for Smiles
DE12 · Income £100k to £1m
We raise money to enable us to support people in our local community with life limiting , life changing circumstances and disabilities through organised events such as music events and family fun days .
Poverty and hardship charities in South Derbyshire
5 of the 67 we found.
Alrewas and Fradley Charities
DE13 · Income under £10k
The trustees meet at least twice yearly to consider grant applications for relief of sickness and preservation of health, relief of financial hardship and promotion of charitable purpose for the benefit of people…
Thomas Monke
DE15 · Income under £10k
modest grants for assistance to young persons in need under the age of 25 years resident in the parishes of Austrey, Measham, Shenton or Whitwick towards the cost of goods, tools, books, fees, travelling expenses,…
Womens Work (Derbyshire) Limited
DE1 · Income £100k to £1m
To protect and preserve health, relieve financial hardship and advance education (particularly but not exclusively relating to sexual health and substance abuse) of women and their families in Derbyshire (but without…
Grace Church Coventry
DE1 · Income £100k to £1m
Grace Church seeks to advance the Christian faith, according to its Statement of Beliefs in such ways and parts of the UK or the world as the trustees may think fit. The primary activity is the public worship of God,…
Extractive Industries for Poverty Alleviation
DE24 · Income under £10k
The relief of poverty hardship and distress, among vulnerable african children, their families and communities in need by, but not limited to, the provision of services, and or financial and material assistance in…
Charities for older people in South Derbyshire
5 of the 49 we found.
Borrowbrook Home Link
DE72 · Income under £10k
Helping older people in the parish of Borrowash and Ockbrook, Derbyshire, to live independent lives thereby increasing their confidence and self-esteem and reducing isolation and social exclusion and improving…
Derby U3a
DE65 · 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.
Brightfutures Un-ltd
DE15 · Small charity, income under £100k
We deliver a range of workshops and projects putting our participants and community at the centre of all we do. We work with children and older people in a supportive way to enhance emotional well-being, creating a safe…
Long Eaton and District U3a
DE72 · 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 any means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.
Ashby Baptist Church
LE65 · Income £100k to £1m
Regular public services of Christian worship; occasional services at other times; full children's and youth programme; mid-week home groups for the growth of faith and discipleship. A variety of events and activities…
Small charities in South Derbyshire
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.
Stanton Village Hall Charity
DE6 · Income under £10k
Meeting place for the residents of Stanton
Surtal Arts Ltd
DE24 · Small charity, income under £100k
Organisation runs regular Indian dance and music classes for all age groups; working in partnership Surtal promotes concerts, exhibition, festivals, drama, participatory arts and educational programme to raise awareness…
Coton-in-the-elms Community Centre
DE12 · Income under £10k
Provides building/facilities/open space for all community activities both educational & recreational.
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints, Alrewas, Staffordshire
DE13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of Christian religious activities (fully available to and accessible by the general public) including sacred space for personal prayer and reflection; Sunday worship services; services of baptism, marriage and…
Rosehill Sports Club
DE24 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Club is located in Littleover Lane, Derby, DE23 6JL providing sports, fellowship and social activities for its members and the community. Cricket, Crown Green Bowls and Tennis are played at the ground. New members…
Yew Tree Women's Institute
DE23 · Income under £10k
Coffee morning for local Charities eg(Safe and Sound- Homeless young adults).Stall at Grange Hall Extravaganza -part of takings to Grange Hall Community Association. Craft club filling shoeboxes for Link To…
Grace Church, Hilton
DE65 · Small charity, income under £100k
Grace Church Hilton exists to present and commend the Christian faith and to help Christians grow in their faith. We do so through meeting together for times of worship, Bible teaching and fellowship on Sundays and in…
Deleski Gimena Church
DE24 · Small charity, income under £100k
This is a Christian church supporting Roma/Gipsy people residing in UK.
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How many charities are there in South Derbyshire?
There are 950 registered charities based in and around South Derbyshire. 709 of them (75%) 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 South Derbyshire work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (320), education (297), and the arts and heritage (112). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 638 of the 950, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in South Derbyshire?
Local charities in and around South Derbyshire have 10,577 volunteers between them. That's what 543 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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