Charities in Sutton

There are 1,422 registered charities based in and around Sutton. 985 of them (69%) 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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Sutton in numbers

1,422
registered charities in and around the area
69%
are small, with an income under £100,000
24,484
volunteers give their time to local charities

What they work on

  • Children and young people463
  • Education381
  • Disability157
  • Arts and heritage123
  • Poverty and hardship108
  • Mental health64
  • Overseas aid59
  • Older people52

We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 898 of the 1,422. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 911 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 Sutton

5 of the 463 we found.

  1. Sutton Youth Music Supporters Association

    SM6 · Income under £10k

    Provides services to young people.To enable young people from low income families to partake in tuition and travel on tours/trip at home and abroad.Provides Human Resource to volunteers.Assistance at Concerts and…

  2. Sutton Schools Christian Workers Trust

    SM4 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Our aims are to consistently support students and schools in their spiritual, moral and social development from a Christian perspective. We offer children and young people in the schools in the London Borough of Sutton…

  3. Sutton (London Borough) Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps

    SM6 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The Sea Cadet Corps is a nationwide voluntary uniformed youth organisation, open to all young people aged 12 to 18, Marine Cadets for young people aged 13 to 18 and with Junior Sections open to those of 10 to 12 years…

  4. 5th Sutton Scout Group

    SM1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Scout/cub/beaver group for children.

  5. West Sutton Little League Football

    SM5 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To provide children of school age with facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life of such persons.

Education charities in Sutton

4 of the 381 we found.

  1. Sutton Opportunity Pre-school

    SM6 · Income £100k to £1m

    Our charity has operated a nurturing preschool in the London Borough of Sutton for over 25 years, now based in Wallington, with 30 places for children aged 2 to 5. We are committed to inclusion and supporting children…

  2. The Sutton School of Gymnastics

    CR4 · Income £100k to £1m

    To advance the physical education of young persons and to encourage them to participate in gymnastics, up to and including Olympic level, by providing a gymnasium, coaches and classes.

  3. The Suttonian Foundation

    SM1 · Income £100k to £1m

    SGSPTA raises funds for the benefit of Sutton Grammar School students and enhances the School community by; holding social, & fundraising,events (Autumn/Spring Quiz Nights, Xmas Fair, International Evening); providing…

  4. Sutton Dyslexia Association

    SM5 · Income under £10k

    To advance the education of people affected by Dyslexia, by providing information and support to them, their families and their teachers.

Disability charities in Sutton

5 of the 157 we found.

  1. Sutton Mental Health Foundation Charity Company

    SM2 · Income £100k to £1m

    Sutton Mental Health Foundation provides services for adults with mental health problems living independently in the London Borough of Sutton. These include- A drop in to find friendship and support in a relaxed and…

  2. No Panic Sutton and Merton

    KT4 · Small charity, income under £100k

    No Panic (Sutton & Merton) is a self-help group that provides support to people suffering from anxiety, panic attacks and phobias. We hold weekly meetings. The group exists to offer people support by allowing them…

  3. Sutton Vision

    SM1 · Income £100k to £1m

    To promote and improve the welfare of blind and partially sighted persons resident in the administrative area of the London Borough of Sutton.

  4. Healthwatch Sutton

    SM1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Healthwatch Sutton gives people a powerful voice locally and nationally. At a local level, local Healthwatch works to help local people get the best out of their local health and social care services. Whether it's…

  5. Sutton African & Caribbean Cultural Organisation

    SM5 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Organising and promoting activities and events for the advancement, education and entertainment of residents of Sutton and surrounding areas, especially those of Afro-Caribbean heritage.

Arts and heritage charities in Sutton

5 of the 123 we found.

  1. Sing Out Sutton

    SM2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    A wellbeing choir which promotes, improves, develops and maintains physical and mental wellbeing through singing in the London borough of Sutton, and occasionally beyond. Promotes public education in, and appreciation…

  2. Arts Network Sutton

    SM4 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To advance the education of the public in the Arts among the residents of the London Borough of Sutton.

  3. Sutton U3a

    SM2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Education and Social Activities

  4. Theatre Workshop Coulsdon

    CR5 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Our advance performing arts and theatrical performance inthe local community. We stage staging two to three plays ormusicals per annum. Members and in some case non-members experienceacting, dance, performance of music,…

  5. Buganda Heritage Association (UK & Ireland)

    CR0 · Income under £10k

    Promote, teach and preserve the cultural heritage of the Baganda people. We organise events which portray the rich culture, values, norms, music and poetry of the Baganda. We hosted workshops and seminars aimed at…

Poverty and hardship charities in Sutton

5 of the 108 we found.

  1. Home-start Sutton

    SM5 · Income £100k to £1m

    To offer support,friendship and practical help to families with an under five living in the London Borough of Sutton

  2. Refugee and Migrant Network Sutton

    SM1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Provision of advice by trained and qualified staff and volunteers on immigration, housing, welfare benefits, health, education and training, debt and money management and employment. Provision of English language…

  3. Faiz Pur Sharif Union Council Welfare Trust

    CR0 · Income under £10k

    The prevention or relief of poverty in, Azad Kashmir, area by providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. The relief of…

  4. Forever Agility CIO

    SM7 · Income under £10k

    The prevention of poverty and relief of financial hardship among those involved (or previously involved) with dog agility in the UK (or their dependents or immediate relatives) who are in need by, but not limited to,…

  5. Just Imagine

    CR8 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To relieve financial hardship, sickness, poor health and to advance the education of underprivileged children under 18 years of age by promoting and funding support projects directly and directly and by promoting public…

Mental health charities in Sutton

5 of the 64 we found.

  1. The Womens' Centre Sutton

    SM1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Support and services for women to improve lives and status for all women in the area. Counselling, Freedom Programme for victims of domestic/sexual abuse. IT support for women returning to work, English as a Second…

  2. The Croydon Association for Pastoral Care in Mental Health

    CR0 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Provide 4 drop-ins weekly for anyone experiencing mental health problems.Creative writing, art and well-being sessions - also weekly.

  3. Beder

    SM4 · Income £100k to £1m

    The prevention of suicide and preservation and protection of mental health for young people and adults in particular through partnering and supporting mental health and suicide prevention charities in the uk to provide…

  4. Manju Shahul-hameed Foundation for Mental Health

    CR0 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Intergenerational Care by bringing old and young together to support a better understanding of how isolation impacts mental health.Mindfulness including Yoga, Meditation, Laughter Yoga, Zumbathon, Stress Management, How…

  5. Croydon Animal Samaritans

    CR0 · Income £100k to £1m

    The rescue, shelter and provision of veterinary care for unwanted or abandoned animals and, wherever possible to find them suitable homes. To help pet owners meet necessary veterinary expenses in certain circumstances…

Small charities in Sutton

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.

  1. Jesus Christ Is the Answer

    CR0 · Small charity, income under £100k

    1. carrying out religious devotional activities;2. carrying out evangelism, missions and outreach activities;provision for a place of worship;3. raising awareness and understanding of the christian beliefs and…

  2. 1st Woodmansterne (St Peter's) Scout Group

    SM7 · Small charity, income under £100k

    General Scouting activities

  3. Restore Truth Outreach Ministry

    CR0 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Charity for the community to promote christian acts of worship, prayers, counselling and outreach work int he relief of poverty and distress

  4. The Wallington Parish Hall Trust

    SM6 · Income under £10k

    The Trust holds investments, the income from which is applied for or towards the maintenance and support of any building or buildings for the time being used by inhabitants of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity,…

  5. Mitcham Cricket Green Community & Heritage

    CR4 · Income under £10k

    The Charity is concerned with all aspects of the Mitcham Cricket Green and its Environs. This includes being involved in heritage and conservation issues as well as recreational aspects of the area.

  6. Archbishop Tenison's Parents' Association

    CR0 · Income under £10k

    Archbishop Tenison's Parents' Association, ATPA exists to raise much needed funds for the school, which benefit all pupils at the school, and equally important, to create a welcoming social atmosphere to the school.…

  7. Cursillo in the Diocese of London

    CR0 · Income under £10k

    Religious

  8. Christ Universal Gospel Ministries A Family Church

    CR0 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Every Sunday Praise & Worship services Hold regular Bible Study meetings and prayer meetings.Hold healing services, baptisms, weddings, Holy Communion and other services.Hold evangelistic crusades by way of seminars,…

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Questions people ask

How many charities are there in Sutton?

There are 1,422 registered charities based in and around Sutton. 985 of them (69%) 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 Sutton work on?

The most common causes are children and young people (463), education (381), and disability (157). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 898 of the 1,422, so the real numbers are higher.

How many people volunteer for charities in Sutton?

Local charities in and around Sutton have 24,484 volunteers between them. That's what 911 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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