Charities in Swale
There are 562 registered charities based in and around Swale. 435 of them (77%) 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 people180
- Education170
- Arts and heritage77
- Disability62
- Poverty and hardship37
- Older people26
- Animals18
- Environment16
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 383 of the 562. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 345 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 Swale
5 of the 180 we found.
Swale Youth Development Fund
ME12 · Income under £10k
There are many young people resident in Swale who could be helped to achieve their full potential with a little financial assistance and encouragement when it is most needed.Grants are available for many activities,…
Swale Community Care Project
ME10 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Relief of Poverty & Financial hardship for those within the Swale Community, Kent.We deliver this through a range of services & projects based out of Sittingbourne; such as:Community Cafe, Community group…
Sheerness Youth
ME12 · Small charity, income under £100k
To help young people through leisure activities develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities.
Sittingbourne Baptist Church
ME10 · Income £100k to £1m
We provide: two worship services every Sunday; and weekly: Sunday morning groups for all ages from birth to 18 years, children's and youth clubs, a Parent & Toddler group, and a Contact Centre for estranged families…
Tankerton Fc
ME13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Promoting community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities/services for the playing of football for all age groups with a particular focus on young people and children.…
Education charities in Swale
5 of the 170 we found.
Historic Swale CIO
ME8 · Income under £10k
Historic Swale is an umbrella charity which supports member attractions and organisations in the 3 areas which make up the Swale district to collectively showcase the diverse and fascinating heritage which the Borough…
Stephen Dadson's Educational Foundation
TN27 · Income under £10k
15 students and apprentices received awards in the year 2008. 2 County Primary Schools received awards in 2008. 4 Sunday Schools received awards in 2008.
The Medway Education Business Partnership Limited
ME8 · Income £100k to £1m
MEBP's aim is to develop the employability skills of all Medway's young people, to prepare them for work and citizenship, and in so doing improve the economy in Medway. MEBP does this by engaging employers and other…
Ludwell's Educational Foundation
TN27 · Income under £10k
The charity gives small grants to young people going on to further education in Charing or Charing Heath, Kent only.
Kajokeji Educational Trust Africa
CT2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of uji programmes in two schools, to about 1000 children each day; school building programmes to date comprising four new primary schools and the enlargement of a secondary school; installation of deep water…
Arts and heritage charities in Swale
5 of the 77 we found.
Sittingbourne Heritage Museum
ME10 · Small charity, income under £100k
We maintain a local history museum. We provide resources for local schools. We provide objects and speakers for Reminiscence Therapy. We provide social activities for our members. We publish booklets on aspects of local…
The Maison Dieu Museum Trust
ME13 · Income under £10k
Operating the museum known as the maison dieu together with educational activities
Lashenden Air Warfare Museum
TN27 · Income under £10k
Preservation of avaition & military history
Dante Or Die Theatre Limited
ME12 · Income £100k to £1m
Dante or Die creates place-based theatre projects across the UK. The core aims are to: Present inspiring, unexpected performances in areas where there is little existing contemporary theatre offerDevelop new audiences…
The Arden Theatre Group
ME13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Theatre Group
Disability charities in Swale
5 of the 62 we found.
Swale Community and Voluntary Services
ME10 · Income £100k to £1m
SCVS is an umbrella organisation offering support including training to voluntary organisations in Swale and as an accredited volunteer centre offer a volunteer brokerage service. We operate a volunteer transport scheme…
Ms Swale
ME10 · Small charity, income under £100k
To relieve the needs of people diagnosed with MS/other neurological health problems and their families in Swale, by providing information, support and Grants to those in need of such services
Greenbanks Care Trust
ME13 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity supports people with learning disabilities to live happy and fulfilling lives by the provision of accommodation, sustenance, education, training and care, to enable the beneficiaries to contribute as far as…
The Hope Street Centre
ME12 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Hope Street Centre provides a range of services to the local community including employment support, computer training, advice sessions, volunteering and volunteer training opportunities, work experience and…
Mount Lodge Young Farmers Club
TN27 · Small charity, income under £100k
Mount Lodge YFC is fully inclusive of all young people 10 - 26 years old. Our members attend the farm to learn how to look after the animals, learn rural skills, being in the countryside with the other members. We have…
Poverty and hardship charities in Swale
5 of the 37 we found.
Swale Foodbank
ME10 · Income £100k to £1m
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Medway Cares
ME8 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity was set up to- promote and protect the physical and mental health of the public through financial assistance, support, education and practical advice;- relieve poverty and other need, in particular by reason…
Medway Vineyard Church
ME8 · Small charity, income under £100k
(a) to advance the Christian faith and the planting of other Vineyard churches;(b) to further Christian education;(c) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preservegood health;(d) to provide or…
The Bowen Foundation
CT2 · Income under £10k
Providing charitable activities such as pond digging and glade clearance. Advancement of education for the public benefit in nature conservation and protection of biological diversity.Providing grants to individuals /…
Sir William Stede's Charity
ME10 · Income under £10k
The Charity exists to assist people suffering financial hardship, who are entering further/higher education, or apprenticeship schemes who live within the boundaries of the ancient Parish of Milton-next-Sittingbourne.
Charities for older people in Swale
5 of the 26 we found.
Age UK Sheppey
ME12 · Income £100k to £1m
- day opportunities at 2 day centres in Sheerness and Leysdown, including transport, light breakfast, a freshly cooked lunch and activities - trips and outings, included escorted shopping every week and day trips…
Ludwell's Eleemosynary and Apprenticing Charity
TN27 · Income under £10k
Gives grants of money at Christmas for older people living in Charing and Charing Heath.
Bearsted and District University of the Third Age
ME9 · Income under £10k
A charity for the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who have retired from fulltime work, including associated benefits conducive to learning and personal development in…
Eros Foundation Trust
ME8 · Income under £10k
Helping widows and widowers in alleviating their poverty through provision of food and other goods in Nigeria
The Sir Roger Manwood Trust
CT2 · Income £100k to £1m
Provision of almshouse accommodation and limited relief in need within the local community
Small charities in Swale
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.
Ellie's Angels
ME10 · Small charity, income under £100k
The preservation and protection of good mental health for the public benefit of those affected by poor mental health, particularly but not exclusively by the provision of online support services.
Redemption Life Ministries
ME10 · Small charity, income under £100k
provide a place of christian worship and teaching of the bible. provide support and volunteering work in the community.Provide civic education for good and healthy living to community through outreach works.
Egerton Village Hall
TN27 · Small charity, income under £100k
We offer facilities for our village residents and surrounding areas to hire for social and recreation purposes.
City Boxing Abc
CT2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The boxing club is a charity boxing club allowing members fees at a reduced rate so more children and low income families are able to take part in this activity.
The Charing Church Fabric Trust
TN27 · Small charity, income under £100k
The purpose of the charity is the advancement of religion and the preservation of the architectural heritage of the village of Charing by making grants or loans to facilitate the repair and maintenance of the fabric of…
Joining Hands Joining Hearts
ME10 · Small charity, income under £100k
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Ipc Gilgal Pentecostal Church Kent
CT2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Church activities such as regular services, Sunday school, regular teachings.
Rotary Club of Canterbury Trust Fund
CT2 · Income under £10k
Relief of the poor and needy, education and other such charitable purposes as the Rotary Club from time to time decides. Donations made to the charities and needy people in Canterbury district and overseas under the…
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How many charities are there in Swale?
There are 562 registered charities based in and around Swale. 435 of them (77%) 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 Swale work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (180), education (170), and the arts and heritage (77). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 383 of the 562, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Swale?
Local charities in and around Swale have 9,849 volunteers between them. That's what 345 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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