Charities in South Ribble
There are 763 registered charities based in and around South Ribble. 542 of them (71%) 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 people260
- Education232
- Disability93
- Arts and heritage80
- Poverty and hardship62
- Older people35
- Environment18
- Animals17
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 515 of the 763. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 424 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 Ribble
5 of the 260 we found.
South Ribble District Scout Council
PR5 · Small charity, income under £100k
We provide support for all members of the scout movement
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…
Miles of Smiles
PR25 · Income under £10k
Provide recreational and leisure activities to enhance the lives of Young Carers and other youngsters in Lancashire who suffer from ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages by organising treats,…
C.a.t.s. Youth Theatre
PR7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Youth Theatre activiteis, offering young people between the ages of 5 to 21 the opportunity to express themselves through drama and music
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 South Ribble
5 of the 232 we found.
Cuerden Educational Foundation
PR25 · Income under £10k
Gives grants to individuals, living in the parish of Cuerden, to assist with educational expenses.
Read Easy Preston
PR7 · Income under £10k
The object of the charity is to advance the education of the adult public in literacy within the Preston area.
The United Kingdom National Committee of the World Organisation for Early Children Education (Called O M E P )
PR7 · Income under £10k
To promote in the United Kingdom the aims of OMEP as set out in the constitution and governing documents of the UK and World OMEP organisation. To promote good practice, study, research and projects that are related to…
Preston Vocational Centre Ltd
PR1 · Income £100k to £1m
Preston Vocational Centre (PVC) provides accredited training in Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering & Tiling, CSCS card and Numeracy & Literacy to young people & adults.At the same time,…
Partners in Education Swaziland (Pies) CIO
PR1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity provides a Meal a Day at two Centres in Eswatini for an average of 220 children. It also provides basic pre-school education and love and care for the children.
Disability charities in South Ribble
5 of the 93 we found.
South Ribble Pensioners Association
PR5 · Income under £10k
. Social events: Coach trips, Drop in Centre for Information and refreshments. Respect the meeting of the youth of the community with the elderly.
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…
C.l. Initiatives Ltd
PR7 · Small charity, income under £100k
It publishes a quarterly magazine on learning disabilities "Community Living" and runs regional and national events on key topical subjects to engage all stake-holders in current practice and to invovle people with…
Stanley Grange Community Association
PR5 · Income £100k to £1m
Accommodation and social enterprise for adults with learning disabilities in the North West of England
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 South Ribble
5 of the 80 we found.
The Friends of Astley Hall Museum and Art Gallery
PR7 · Income under £10k
The objective of The Friends of Astley Hall is to assist in the preservation of Astley Hall Chorley for the benefit of the public, and to promote and improve the educational facilities provided.
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.
Double R Arts
PR1 · Income under £10k
Double ?R? Arts works with young people across South Ribble aged 7 years and above. It?s main aims are to develop the performing arts skills, confidence and interpersonal skills of all those involved, empowering young…
Preston Little Theatre Company Limited
PR1 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance general education in the art of drama and develop public appreciation of such art by the provision of a theatre to provideamateur dramatics
Blackburn Empire Theatre Ltd
BB2 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity is a local theatre providing cultural entertainment and education to the people of Blackburn and its surrounding areas.
Poverty and hardship charities in South Ribble
5 of the 62 we found.
New Day Church (South Ribble)
PR5 · Income £100k to £1m
The advancement of the Christian faith and the relief of poverty, homelessness and financial hardship both locally to South Ribble and further afield.
Churches Together in Penwortham Foodbank
PR1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Churches Together in Penwortham Foodbank main operation is the running of a weekly foodbank, the Penwortham Foodbank. Its objective is the relief of financial hardship amongst the people of Penwortham and…
Zulekha Zinga Welfare Trust
PR1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in theprovision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable…
Heart for Chorley
PR7 · Income £100k to £1m
Creating environments for people to build the foundations for continuous growth to reduce homelessness and financial hardship in Chorley.Facilitating supported housing environments that create and add value to…
Zanghar Education and Welfare Trust
PR1 · Income under £10k
To prevent or relieve poverty and financial hardship in village Zhangar, district of Bharuch, Gujarat, India by:a) Providing help towards the cost of medical treatment to poor.b) To advance the education of the pupils…
Charities for older people in South Ribble
5 of the 35 we found.
Genesis Care (Nw) Ltd
PR7 · Income £100k to £1m
Genesis Care provides day time support for older people with dementia and other age related disabilities.
Chorley and District Local U3a
PR7 · 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.
Osbaldeston Trust
PR4 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide accommodation for the benefit of poor people in Leyland and District
Pakistan Welfare Association Blackburn
BB2 · Income under £10k
Welfare of elderly people, health and education in the UK and in Pakistan
Small charities in South Ribble
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 )
Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust Limited
PR4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Preservation and restoration of historic buses, principally originating with Ribble Motor Services plus related artefacts. Non-commercial operation of the restored vehicles in support of heritage groups and transport…
Trinity Pfa
PR7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Trinity PFA plays a significant role in building the community spirit of the school. We organise and raise money from a range of events and functions which are transparent, safe and well-managed, and provide an…
West Lancashire Light Railway Trust
PR4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Preservation, Restoration, display and operation of item of Industrial Narrow Gauge Railway equipment and associated items
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…
Siri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudawara
BB2 · Income under £10k
Religious activities & education/training
Helping Educating and Rebuilding Lives
BB2 · Small charity, income under £100k
To help young children begging on the streets of developing nations. To provide food shelter education as well as adult supervision to such children. Also to help and educate communities in the UK on numerous issues…
5th Penwortham Scout Group (United Reformed Church)
PR1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Scout Group
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How many charities are there in South Ribble?
There are 763 registered charities based in and around South Ribble. 542 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 South Ribble work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (260), education (232), and disability (93). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 515 of the 763, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in South Ribble?
Local charities in and around South Ribble have 10,084 volunteers between them. That's what 424 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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