Charities in Staffordshire Moorlands
There are 1,081 registered charities based in and around Staffordshire Moorlands. 855 of them (79%) 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 people376
- Education354
- Arts and heritage156
- Disability94
- Poverty and hardship71
- Older people65
- Animals33
- Environment33
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 754 of the 1,081. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 607 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 Staffordshire Moorlands
5 of the 376 we found.
Staffordshire Moorlands District Scout Council
ST13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Contributing to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and…
Home-start Staffordshire Moorlands
ST13 · Income £100k to £1m
Home-start staffordshire moorlands is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children. volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress…
Friends of Staffordshire Moorlands Young Musicians
ST3 · Income under £10k
The charity supports the Staffordshire Moorlands Performing Arts Centre with donations towards instruments, music and transport, all of which supports the ongoing education of participants.
The Thomas Theyer Foundation
SK17 · Income £100k to £1m
We support children and young people with additional needs and those living with difficult life circumstances such as, young carers or those who have suffered a family bereavement, by providing access to outdoor…
Cre8 Macclesfield Limited
SK11 · Income £100k to £1m
Cre8 is based on the Moss Estate in Macclesfield. Cre8 works with children, young people, adults and their families. We run a range of projects and activities such as an Alternative Education project, Music project,…
Education charities in Staffordshire Moorlands
5 of the 354 we found.
Robert Scholefield Milner Bequest for General Educational Purposes
ST13 · Income under £10k
Financial support for needy families to assist pupils' attendance at school visits, and other approved secular educational activities.
Yeaveley Church of England Educational Trust
DE6 · Income under £10k
No activities, other than the awarding of grants
The Burbage Educational Fund
SK17 · Income under £10k
The charity gives grants to young people living within the parish of Burbage, Buxton, Derbyshire for the purpose of furthering their education be it academic, sporting or practical.
Stoddard Educational Foundation
ST13 · Income under £10k
The Stoddard Educational Charity uses money gained from the sale of the old Meerbrook Church School to provide funding, grants and monetary assistance for 'Christian Education', to anyone who it is considered, by the…
Alstonefield Educational Charity
DE6 · Income under £10k
Educational Grants to young people in the parish and neighbourhood
Arts and heritage charities in Staffordshire Moorlands
5 of the 156 we found.
The Audley Players' Theatre Club
ST7 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are an amateur dramatic society and own, operate and administer a small theatre, the Audley Theatre, for the presentation of plays, shows and concerts. We also make our facilities available to other societies and…
The Crown Wharf Theatre
ST15 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the arts for the public benefit in particular but not exclusively by:1) providing an accessible and affordable performance venue, for the residents of staffordshire and it's surrounding counties. 2) advancing…
The Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre
CW12 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity is engaged in the education of young people in Congleton and the neighbouring area in the performing arts.
The Silk Heritage Trust
SK11 · Income £100k to £1m
The objects of the Association are as stated in the Annual Report:(1) The advancement of the education of the public by the provision of museum and ancillary facilities(2) any other charitable purpose for the benefit of…
The High Peak Orchestra
SK17 · Income under £10k
Public concerts given by members of the orchestra, Play days, open to any players
Disability charities in Staffordshire Moorlands
5 of the 94 we found.
Staffordshire Moorlands Talking Newspaper
ST13 · Small charity, income under £100k
We produce 55 memory sticks each week for blind and partially sighted residents or former residents of the Staffordshire Moorlands featuring the main items in the three local newspapers. We have about 30 loyal…
Oak Tree Farm Rural Project Limited
ST15 · Income £100k to £1m
Oak Tree Farm provides training and supported occupation for adults with learning disabilities in a rural environment.
Kiki's Foundation
ST6 · Income under £10k
To relieve the needs of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other learning disabilities and their families and carers by the provision of recreational activities in the interests of social…
Grow Moorlands
ST13 · Income under £10k
Grow Moorlands is a social enterprise which aims to engage and develop young people with learning disabilities and mental health issues. The enterprise will provide training and development opportunities, accredited…
North Staffordshire Riding for the Disabled
ST3 · Income under £10k
Give support to people with disabilities through riding horses
Poverty and hardship charities in Staffordshire Moorlands
5 of the 71 we found.
Beat the Cold
ST2 · Income £100k to £1m
The relief of fuel poverty and the preservation and protection of health in particular by the provision of an information, advice, support and referral service. promoting the efficient use of energy (including renewable…
Warm Hearts Community Support
ST7 · Income under £10k
Warm Hearts Community Support work to relieve poverty and financial hardship across the Midlands and the UK by providing food, clothing, and essential items to individuals and families in need. We offer education,…
Lillah Foundation
ST3 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are committed to providing relief of poverty, assistance in the provision of education and helthcare. Relief for those in need because of youth, age, ill-health, disability, or financial hardship, in particular, but…
Macclesfield Family Church
SK11 · Income £100k to £1m
1.The advancement of the Christian religion in accordance with the statement of beliefs particularly but not exclusively in Macclesfield (Hereinafter known as the ?Area of Benefit?)2.Relief of those in need in…
Stone Community Hub Ltd
ST15 · Small charity, income under £100k
To relieve those living in Stone (Staffordshire) and surrounding areas who are in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability , financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing advice, assistance and…
Charities for older people in Staffordshire Moorlands
5 of the 65 we found.
Uttoxeter & District U3a
ST14 · Small charity, income under £100k
To encourage and enable older people, no longer in full-time paid employment, to help each other to share their knowledge, skills, interests and experience.
Buxton Hall Bank Trust
SK17 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote and assist the general good of older people within the electoral wards of Buxton. Applications should be no more that two A4 sides, stating objectives and sent to the trust chair. Applications are welcomed…
Age Concern Stone and District
ST15 · Income under £10k
We are a small organisation offering a variety of services to older people in the north of Stafford Borough.
Macclesfield U3a
SK11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Education and recreation for older people
Mow Cop Community Church
ST7 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Church advances the Christian religion by preaching and teaching from the Bible, thorugh public worship during the Sunday Services and thorugh organised Bible Study and prayer meetings, children's and youth groups,…
Small charities in Staffordshire Moorlands
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.
1st Congleton Scout Group
CW12 · Small charity, income under £100k
1st Congleton Scout Group provides Scouting for 3 active sections of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts across the 6 to 14 year old age range.
26th City of Stoke on Trent St Gregorys Scouts
ST15 · Income under £10k
Scout Group. Activities,education and training for young people
Stanton Village Hall Charity
DE6 · Income under £10k
Meeting place for the residents of Stanton
Congleton Museum Trust
CW12 · Small charity, income under £100k
Presenting and interpreting the heritage of Congleton and surrounding area through its collections to residents and visitors by permanent and temporary exhibitions; delivering effective educational and research…
Baddeley Green Hedgehog Rescue Centre
ST2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Rescue and care of hedgehogs
Water for Africa
ST3 · Small charity, income under £100k
We work to implement sustainable water projects, training and healthcare, with a view to support communities out of poverty in Africa.
The Good News Church
CW12 · Small charity, income under £100k
Furthering the Christian faith teaching the Bible and its moral doctrines.Outreach to the community.Participation in inter church events, local initiatives and the Harvest Alliance network.Support of missionary work to…
The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Longton Hall
ST3 · Small charity, income under £100k
We aim to combine the traditional elements of church life with a relevance and openness to our present day world. We reach out to our community; meeting their needs and supporting them in whatever way we can. We believe…
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How many charities are there in Staffordshire Moorlands?
There are 1,081 registered charities based in and around Staffordshire Moorlands. 855 of them (79%) 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 Staffordshire Moorlands work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (376), education (354), and the arts and heritage (156). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 754 of the 1,081, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Staffordshire Moorlands?
Local charities in and around Staffordshire Moorlands have 20,463 volunteers between them. That's what 607 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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