Charities in Stockton-on-Tees
There are 403 registered charities based in and around Stockton-on-Tees. 275 of them (68%) 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 people136
- Education107
- Disability59
- Arts and heritage40
- Poverty and hardship26
- Older people21
- Overseas aid10
- Environment9
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 283 of the 403. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 234 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 Stockton-on-Tees
5 of the 136 we found.
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity With Saint Mark, Stockton-on-tees
TS19 · Small charity, income under £100k
The activities which we engage in on a weekly basis is as follows:Weekly lunch club for the community, including elderly and young parents with small children - Gener8.Weekly youth club for teenagers in the community on…
Stockton-on-tees Unit 319 of the Sea Cadet Corps
TS17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Sea Cadets is the UK's largest maritime youth charity.Cadets go to sea, learn to sail and do adventure training, all on a nautical theme, plus get extra skills to give you a head start in life.Cadets are New Junior…
Fairfield Friends Association (Primary School, Stockton-on-tees)
TS19 · Income under £10k
Summer Fayre / Festive Fayre / X - mas Events/Family Events-Price match by Barclays BankGrand Christmas RaffleBags2 School clothing collectionYear 6, 'Leavers' hoodies
Hebron Church, Stockton-on-tees
TS22 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are an independent evangelical church in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees.We have a variety of church services which are accessible to all together with those appropriate for ladies, children and young people.We offer…
Linx Youth Project
TS8 · Income £100k to £1m
Linx provides Youth Services in various wards in the Middlesbrough area. Our delivery includes youth clubs, open-access youth care, outings, trips, and support for young people and their families. We deliver targeted…
Education charities in Stockton-on-Tees
5 of the 107 we found.
Stockton-on-tees U3a
TS23 · Small charity, income under £100k
1. To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in Stockton-on-Tees and its surrounding locality.
The Sedgefield Educational Foundation
TS21 · Income under £10k
Funding suport for education and training
Bathurst Educational Foundation
TS15 · Income under £10k
To promote the education of persons who are under 25 years of age, in need of financial assistance, resident (or have been) in the Parish of Rudby and have attended the local primary school or another that serves the…
Talent-ed Education
TS18 · Income £100k to £1m
Talent-Ed provides high-quality, small group tuition to thousands of disadvantaged pupils across the UK. Through our programmes we aim to boost our pupils' attainment, subject understanding, essential academic skills,…
Rose Education Foundation Limited
TS18 · Income under £10k
Support the development of life skills and enhance development opportunites for the 11-19 year age in the Durham Tees valley area including advancing education, relieving unemployment and providing recreational leisure…
Disability charities in Stockton-on-Tees
5 of the 59 we found.
Remembering Rebecca
TS17 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide financial assistance, through grants or fundraising activities, to families of children, from birth to 16 years, with Lissencaphaly across the country and other neurological conditions locallyProvide breaks…
The R.d.a. Centre in Cleveland Limited
TS8 · Income £100k to £1m
The Unicorn Centre is a member group of the national charity Riding for the Disabled Association providing riding therapy and learning opportunities for disabled children and adults in the Tees Valley area. Our aim is…
Tees Valley Wheelchair Sports Club
TS8 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote healthy recreation in the community, in particular providing the facilities and training for the playing of wheelchair sports.
Parents and Friends of Ash Trees Academy
TS23 · Income under £10k
Fundraising events such as coffee mornings, fayres, raffles and grant applications.
Cafe Jj
DL2 · Income £100k to £1m
The advancement of education and skills of adults with learning difficulties.Area of Benefit by providing a community cafe, providing the local community with a venue where they can meet and enjoy good service and good…
Arts and heritage charities in Stockton-on-Tees
5 of the 40 we found.
Cleveland Chamber Orchestra
TS21 · Income under £10k
Music concerts
Stockton Globe Trust
TS18 · Income under £10k
The objects of the Trust are. (a) The advancement of Education, Arts and Culture through the promotion of educational and participatory activities inspired by the programmes, history, and heritage of The Globe in…
Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra
TS20 · Income under £10k
The Friends of Tees Valley Youth Orchestra advance the education of the public by supporting and assisting the activities of the Tees Valley Youth Orchestra, a youth orchestra forming part of the Tees Valley Music…
Tees Heritage Trust Limited
TS18 · Income under £10k
The preservation of the historical, architectural, artistic, archaeological, constructional and environmental heritage of the Tees Valley area in the form of buildings, land, artefacts, or other objects (including any…
The Captain Cook Birthplace Trust
TS18 · Income under £10k
museum
Poverty and hardship charities in Stockton-on-Tees
5 of the 26 we found.
Salvation Project
TS17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Supporting people in the community who are going through difficult times financially this could be due to homelessness, break down of relationship or bereavement, change in benefit or general cost of living…
The Zizu's Foundation
TS8 · Income under £10k
The object of the CIO is for the relief of financial hardship for the public benefit of parents/carers of children aged up to 4 years living in the Tees Valley region, by the provision of grants to enable them to access…
Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland
TS8 · Small charity, income under £100k
1 to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of christian based charities by the provision of information, advice, support and infrastructure provision; and 1.2 the relief of financial hardship, either generally or…
Diversity Inside Us
TS18 · Income under £10k
To advance education and relieve financial hardship amongst those seeking asylum and those with refugee status in Tees Valley, by:a) Signposting the beneficiaries to legal and other advisory services that can provide…
Tees Valley Together
TS8 · Small charity, income under £100k
An Accessible food bank serving the residents of the Tees Valley
Charities for older people in Stockton-on-Tees
5 of the 21 we found.
Woking Age Concern
TS18 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the well-being of older people in the Woking area and to help make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
Peacock Trust (United Kingdom)
TS23 · Income under £10k
General CharitableEdu/TrainingAccom/HousingArts/culture/garden and agricultureHealth food growinggrants services trading and property investmentProvides advocacy/advice/informationFor any human right issues regardless…
Mary Pease's Almshouse Charity
DL2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Charity provides accommodation for single persons in the borough of Darlington
Skinnergate Almshouses
DL2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity's main objectives are to continue to maintain the provision of high standard almshouses for the needy people of Darlington
Take Heart Support Group
TS8 · Small charity, income under £100k
Support services to those who suffer from heart related illness including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, heart surgery etc.We hold weekly supervised exercise and relaxation classes and we endeavour to supply…
Small charities in Stockton-on-Tees
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 Newcastle Dream Church
TS17 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a Korean Community Church, offering online/offline services and seminars to spread and teach the Word of God so people will know Jesus and his ministry.
Women's Institute-carlton
TS19 · Income under £10k
Women in the community meeting place, Tai-chi, Piliates,Yoga, Party Functions,Whist Drives, Craft Classes, Keep Fit, Book Club, Ballet and Darts.Also our hall is used by the village community.
Gainford Riverside Millennium Green Charitable Trust
DL2 · Income under £10k
Provide open space for recreation and conservation.
Friends of Thornaby Village Primary School
TS17 · Income under £10k
To advance the education of pupils in the Village Primary school in Thornaby, in particular by: a) Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.b) Engaging in…
Stockton, Thornaby and District Scout Council
TS19 · Small charity, income under £100k
The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of…
Winston Playing Field Association
DL2 · Income under £10k
Provision and maintenance of village playing and recreational field and associated facilities
Seeds of Hope Uganda (North East)
TS16 · Income under £10k
Assist in building simple homes for young people in Uganda where parents have been unable to complete homes. Sponsor children by assisting in their education and helping families who are vulnerable and in need due to…
Still Parents Teesside
TS8 · Income under £10k
We run a monthly support group in Teesside for anyone affected by the death of a baby, lead by trained peer supporters (all of whom have experienced the death of a baby themselves). We also provide support via email and…
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How many charities are there in Stockton-on-Tees?
There are 403 registered charities based in and around Stockton-on-Tees. 275 of them (68%) 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 Stockton-on-Tees work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (136), education (107), and disability (59). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 283 of the 403, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Stockton-on-Tees?
Local charities in and around Stockton-on-Tees have 5,412 volunteers between them. That's what 234 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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