Charities in Tameside
There are 382 registered charities based in and around Tameside. 281 of them (74%) 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 people116
- Education82
- Disability52
- Poverty and hardship38
- Arts and heritage28
- Mental health14
- Older people13
- Cancer11
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 243 of the 382. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 251 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 Tameside
5 of the 116 we found.
Friends of Tameside Young Carers
SK16 · Small charity, income under £100k
To relieve the needs of Young Carers, 18 years or under, by providing facilities for their recreation and leisure time activities in the interests of social welfare so that their condition of life may be improved.
Youth Adventure Tameside
SK16 · Income under £10k
D of E Expedition Training
Children's Community - Tameside
OL7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Children's Community - Tameside empowers children and families with sustainable, cradle-to -career support, addressing poverty through education, health and skills. Partnering with SCUK, local people and agencies, we…
Hope Community Church (Tameside & Glossop)
SK14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Place of worship and outreach for the community through various activities e.g cafe, youth work, kids club, and our premises are also used as a Pre-School and by an art club.
Tameside Unit 13 of the Sea Cadet Corps
OL6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charitable purpose of the Unit (the Purpose) is to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision…
Education charities in Tameside
5 of the 82 we found.
Tameside Medical Education Trust
OL6 · Income under £10k
To improve the standard of health care of the inhabitants of Tameside by providing a continuing programme of health services education and providing welfare support for primary care staff.
Happy Hedgehogs Pre-school, Tameside
OL7 · Income £100k to £1m
Providing pre school education in the Tameside area particularly but not exclusively to parents in need of such provision.
Tameside Transport Collection
SK15 · Income under £10k
Preservation and restoration of vintage vehicles
North Tameside District Scout Council
OL6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Supporting Scouting in the Ashton-under-Lyne/Droylsden area of Tameside. Providing support and training for Leaders across the district enabling them to deliver the Scout programme within their Scout Groups.
Tameside Association of Voluntary Youth and Community Organisations
M34 · Income under £10k
To support voluntary youth and community organisations which are furthering the recreational or social welfare needs of the community in Tameside and the surrounding areas.
Disability charities in Tameside
5 of the 52 we found.
Dial Tameside
M34 · Income under £10k
Help for people with disabilities.Provide advocacy, advice and information in the Tameside area.Assistance with holidays for disabled people.
Tameside Canal Boat Trust
OL7 · Income under £10k
The charity's objects are the relief of persons who are physically disabled or mentally handicapped by the provision of facilities in the interests of Social Welfare which it undertakes by organising trips for the…
The Shed Tameside
SK16 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the preservation and protection of (primarily) men's good health in the Tameside area, for the public benefit, in particular but not limited to those who are retired, unemployed or have health problems…
Tameside Deaf Association
OL6 · Small charity, income under £100k
A focal centre for members of the deaf community of tameside, improve access to information, better integration with wider society. a meeting place for social and recreational activities in a secure and safe environment.
People First Tameside
OL6 · Income £100k to £1m
People First Tameside is a user-led organisation working with learning disabled adults. The main activities include - Training in Disability Awareness,Health awarenessProvider of Day Activities/Services, Independent…
Poverty and hardship charities in Tameside
5 of the 38 we found.
Age UK Tameside
OL6 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity operates in and around Tameside.To prevent or relieve poverty, sickness, disease or suffering (whether emotional,mental or physical) in older people. To raise awareness of the needs of older people.To…
New Life Church, Tameside
OL6 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with our Statement of Belief, within the UK and the world. However we recognise that our work is mainly confined within Greater Manchester. To relieve persons who are in…
Tameside East Foodbank
SK15 · Income £100k to £1m
Tameside Foodbank collects donations of non-perishable food and money from the local public, churches and businesses, stores the food and distribute it to families and individuals experiencing food poverty. It works…
Tameside South and Longdendale Foodbank Ltd
SK14 · Income £100k to £1m
Practical, community based action against poverty and marginalisation. Developing innovative, sustainable projects such as foodbanks.
Tameside Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd
OL6 · Income £100k to £1m
Provision of advice and information, and specialist referrals
Arts and heritage charities in Tameside
5 of the 28 we found.
The Stockport Symphony Orchestra
OL5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Presenting a series of concerts in Stockport Town Hall and performing elsewhere by invitation.
Droylsden Little Theatre
M43 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the Art of Drama and the development of public appreciation of such Art
The Festival Theatre (Hyde) Ltd
OL6 · Income under £10k
Theatre
Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra Parents Association
SK5 · Small charity, income under £100k
We provide tuition in playing steel pan to young people in Stockport, Gtr Manchester. We also undertake public performances of steel music in shopping centres, small concert venues and carnivals etc. in order for the…
Clayton Hall Living History Museum
M11 · Income under £10k
We work to enhance the visitor and education offers to include activities in both the Victorian and Tudor sections, including public open days twice a month plus seasonal family/community events. School/groups visits by…
Mental health charities in Tameside
5 of the 14 we found.
Making A Difference - Tameside
SK14 · Income under £10k
We are a community Mental Health Life Skills Rehabilitation service for people who have long term emotional and social problems. The skills training is offered to people who need the following support : budgeting ,…
Pennine Care Charity
OL6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Enhancement of health services provided by the Trust
Aries UK
OL6 · Income under £10k
The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit and the elimination of of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity by a) creating a safe space for members of the lgbtqi…
The Anthony Seddon Fund
OL6 · Income £100k to £1m
The Anthony Seddon Fund covers the Tameside area. We are a peer support mental health projects charity. We facilitate a daily peer support mental health drop-in for customers at our Centre, and crisis support service.…
Baggytrousersuk
OL7 · Income under £10k
BaggyTrousersUK exists to promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of Testicular Cancer through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice; and to advance the…
Small charities in Tameside
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.
Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministries (Manchester Central Assembly)
M43 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity's activities are to advance the Christian religion by initiating, supporting, organising, maintaining, equipping or assisting any work in connection with the teachings of the Christian gospel as contained in…
Christ Evangelical Church-unity Assembly
M11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Preaching and teaching Christianity. Propagating Christianity according to the Holy Bible. Reaching out to our community through our open door outreach program
Brushes Rangers Youth Club
SK15 · Income under £10k
Junior,Youth and Adult Football including training.
Grafton Centre Development Trust CIO
SK14 · Small charity, income under £100k
We operate from our building, The Grafton Centre, Grafton Street, Hyde. SK162AX. Open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00.
Time to Listen and Care
SK14 · Income under £10k
Supporting people in the community
Friends of Hollingworth Primary School
SK14 · Income under £10k
Primary School PTA - all proceeds raised at charitable events put back into the school for the benefit of the pupils
Christ Miracle Church Mission Manchester (Our Father's House Assembly)
M11 · Income under £10k
Holding regular worship services to promote christian faith in the community
Understanding Islam UK
SK15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Charity arranges educational activities for adults and children. It also arranges public meetings inviting guest speakers from UK or abroad. It maintains a website for the benefit of general public and its members where…
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How many charities are there in Tameside?
There are 382 registered charities based in and around Tameside. 281 of them (74%) 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 Tameside work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (116), education (82), and disability (52). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 243 of the 382, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Tameside?
Local charities in and around Tameside have 5,749 volunteers between them. That's what 251 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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