Charities in Sunderland
There are 583 registered charities based in and around Sunderland. 389 of them (67%) 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 people181
- Education137
- Disability76
- Arts and heritage75
- Poverty and hardship45
- Older people30
- Mental health22
- Animals14
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 391 of the 583. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 379 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 Sunderland
5 of the 181 we found.
Sunderland Samba Fc
SR2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Sunderland Samba FC is a community football club providing football, volunteering, coaching, youth work and international exchange opportunities. We are a youth led organisation enabling children and young people to…
Sunderland All Together Consortium CIO
SR5 · Income £100k to £1m
The Sunderland All Together Consortium are a network of highly skilled and experienced youth work organisations with one common goal; To transform the lives of young people across the city of Sunderland and to create a…
The Sunderland Deaf Society
SR5 · Income £100k to £1m
Deaf Led & Deaf Owned charity building for deaf &/or Hard of Hearing people of all ages in the North East who are British Sign Language users or to promote learning & developing BSL.Function room community room & room…
Sunderland District Scout Council
SR1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
111 (Sunderland) Squadron Atc
SR3 · Income under £10k
As part of the wider RAF Air Cadets - we act as a resource for young people up to the age of 20 living in the City of Sunderland. We aim:To promote and encourage a practical interest in aviation and the RAF.To provide…
Education charities in Sunderland
5 of the 137 we found.
The Sunderland Orphanage and Educational Foundation
SR1 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide financial assistance by the way of pocket money, student and clothing allowancesto children who have one or two deceased, disabled, separated or divorced parents.
Opera Sunderland
SR3 · Income under £10k
The advancement, improvement development and maintenance of public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in the North East of England, at present by the commissioning of a new opera to be…
Sunderland North Family Zone
SR3 · Income under £10k
Family, adult and community learning courses includeo Child developmento Creative Craftso Cooking on a budgeto Basic skills and national tests in numeracy & literacyo Food Hygieneo Online Basics and Basic Computing…
Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust
SR1 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts.
Sunderland West Community Association
SR4 · Income under £10k
The West Community Centre runs a variety of activities which include Marshal Arts, Table Tennis , Chat and Craft as well as other activities that include the use of the facility with our community.
Disability charities in Sunderland
5 of the 76 we found.
North East Dementia Care (Sunderland) CIO
SR4 · Income £100k to £1m
Our organisation is designed to enhance the well-being of older people living with Dementia by promoting independence and foster social connection. Our day care centre provides dementia specific, person-centred care to…
Sunderland Sports Fund
SR7 · Small charity, income under £100k
To raise funds with the purpose of giving financial support for the benefit of young people who are under 25 years of age (exceptions to this age limit will be made for participants active in a paralympic sports…
Sunderland Mind
SR1 · Income £100k to £1m
Sunderland Mind strive to provide quality mental health services for all, treating those experiencing mental illness fairly, positively, with respect and dignity. We provide support, information, advice on a range of…
International Community Organisation of Sunderland
SR1 · Income £100k to £1m
We work with migrant people in the North East of England, especially Sunderland. We focus on those with limited access to information and support network, including migrants and refugee and the Eastern European…
Action on Dementia Sunderland
SR2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity's objects are specifically restricted to the following1) to promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of dementia in Sunderland, through the provision of Social and emotional support,…
Arts and heritage charities in Sunderland
5 of the 75 we found.
Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust
SR1 · Income £100k to £1m
The Charity's activities are to promote urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation particularly in Sunderland and its surrounding areas . The Trustees will use the following means and any…
Friends of Sunderland Museums
SR1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The education of the public by promotion, support and assistance, and improvement of the museums in Sunderland administered by Sunderland City Council.
Sunderland Symphony Orchestra
SR1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Amateur Symphony Orchestra. It aims to provide public concerts, charity music provision, and consultation to other music groups. (Minimum age 16).
Sunderland Theatre Company
SR3 · Small charity, income under £100k
The object of the society is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts to further development of the public appreciation and taste in the said arts (to assist and further such charitable institutions and…
Sunderland Maritime Heritage
SR1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our aim is to preserve the artefacts, documents, pictures and skills of the shipyard workers that contributed to shipbuilding in Sunderland from 1346 until 1988 when the last shipyard closed. We think this history of…
Poverty and hardship charities in Sunderland
5 of the 45 we found.
New Horizon Sunderland
SR1 · Income £100k to £1m
New Horizon provides a range of support services to the African Community in Sunderland, including- Housing Support- Immigration Advice- Benefits Advice and Claims- Support Refugee & Asylum Seeker
Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen Ltd
SR1 · Income £100k to £1m
Our stated objectives are, "The relief of poverty among people living or working in Sunderland and it's surrounding areas, by providing such persons with goods, services and food they could not otherwise afford through…
The Parachute Regimental Association Sunderland & District Branch
SR5 · Income under £10k
to look after the welfare and support ex and serving members of the parachute regiment and airborne forces in the sunderland area
Sunderland Queen Victoria Memorial Fund 1901
SR2 · Income under £10k
Administers welfare cases through small funds and operates as an enabling charity at Bede Tower, Burton Road, Sunderland, SR2 7EA.
Sunderland Guild of Help
SR2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Administer welfare cases through small funds and operates as an enabling charity at Bede Tower, Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR2 7EA.
Charities for older people in Sunderland
5 of the 30 we found.
Sunderland Antiquarian Society
SR2 · Income £100k to £1m
The Society provides, as a public benefit, an archive facility for the city of Sunderland which is made available to the general public on a weekly basis at its main location and has a permanent online presence.
Sunderland and District Federation of Townswomen's Guilds
SR2 · Income under £10k
To advance the education of women to enable them to make the best contribution toward the common good and in the principles of good citizenship. To advance the education of the public by publishing our research results…
The Sunderland Civic Society
SR3 · Income under £10k
Promoting civic pride.
Jacob Wright's Cottages
DH3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of 5 homes for older people in the village of Evenwood.
Sunningdale School Fund
SR3 · Income under £10k
The Charity is used to supplement the work undertaken in school to support the learning, care and development of Sunningdale pupils. Under the new Extended Schools initiative, Sunningdale is also working with children…
Small charities in Sunderland
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.
Dawdon 2nd Seaham Scout Group
SR7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Weekly meetings involving:Games,Crafts,Compass&Map reading,Rope Knots,Camping Essentials,Hikes Etc. also Community awareness- Friendship & Self well-being .
Mary B Summer Camp (Est.1946)
SR2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision of an annual summer camp for girls and young women aged 9 - 21 years
Seaham Unit 299 of the Sea Cadet Corps
SR7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Offering 9 to 17 year olds life-changing nautical adventure based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Opportunities include Rowing, Sailing, Power-boating, Kayaking, Adventurous Training,…
Goldfinch Academy
DH3 · Income under £10k
The charity aims to advance education of film making in the film & TV industries with the aim of producing higher standard of films in the UK by:1. Awarding grants or bursaries to individuals for education and project…
Hetton & Eppleton Community Hall
DH5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Community Hall. Dance Classes, Womens Club, Bingo Club, Keep Fit, Slimmers World, Childrens Club, Worship Centre, Karate, Foodbank Distribution Point, Craftastic, Place of Welcome, Children's Performing Arts Group
The Grove Pre-school
DH3 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Grove Pre-School caters for 30 children aged 3+ 4 years, 5 mornings per week and 3 afternoons(offer 30hours entitlement). We also run a toddler group catering for 25 children per week, We fundraise for our equipment…
The Association of Christian Resource Organisations Serving Sudan (UK)
SR4 · Income under £10k
Raising funds to support the work of Across a Christian education & relief organisation working in South Sudan.
3rd Washington (Donwell) Scout Group
NE37 · Small charity, income under £100k
The association aims to provide fun, adventure and skills for life and give young people the opportunity to enjoy new adventures, experience outdoors and take part in a range of creative, community and international…
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How many charities are there in Sunderland?
There are 583 registered charities based in and around Sunderland. 389 of them (67%) 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 Sunderland work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (181), education (137), and disability (76). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 391 of the 583, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Sunderland?
Local charities in and around Sunderland have 10,607 volunteers between them. That's what 379 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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