Charities in Tonbridge and Malling

There are 1,331 registered charities based in and around Tonbridge and Malling. 1,002 of them (75%) 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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Tonbridge and Malling in numbers

1,331
registered charities in and around the area
75%
are small, with an income under £100,000
25,629
volunteers give their time to local charities

What they work on

  • Children and young people466
  • Education441
  • Arts and heritage150
  • Disability122
  • Poverty and hardship100
  • Older people60
  • Environment44
  • Animals35

We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 918 of the 1,331. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 861 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 Tonbridge and Malling

5 of the 466 we found.

  1. Tonbridge Dance Festival

    TN12 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To advance the education of the public in the Arts, and in particular the art of dance in all its branches, by providing a platform to advance the Arts and to make grants to individuals. The charity will benefit…

  2. 14th Tonbridge Sea Scouts

    TN9 · Small charity, income under £100k

    We provide Scouting for boys & girls aged 6 - 18 focussing on water activities for members and the wider youth group community. We implement the Scout Association's Purpose to engage / support young people in personal…

  3. 6th Tonbridge (Hadlow) Scout Group

    TN11 · Income under £10k

    We are a Scout Group including Beaver, Cub and Scout sections based in the village of Hadlow in Kent. Our purpose is to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a…

  4. The Tonbridge Children's Workshop

    TN9 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The Tonbridge Children's Workshop has recently appointed new trustees and from the 4th January 2016 will be commencing operations as the activities previously carried out in its name by Fegans (209930) are being…

  5. Tonbridge Angels Foundation

    TN10 · Income under £10k

    For the public benefit of people of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities living in and around Tonbridge & Malling We provide: - facilities for the playing of association football and other sports capable of…

Education charities in Tonbridge and Malling

5 of the 441 we found.

  1. Tonbridge Grammar School Parent Teacher Association

    TN9 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Help develop social relationships between parents, teachers and students.Supports school activities financially.Provides a forum for interaction between parents and the school.

  2. Girlguiding Tonbridge Division

    TN10 · Income under £10k

    Providing a structured programme of activities for girls and young women, delivered by adult volunteers, as set out by Girlguiding UK, to enable them to achieve their full potential and become valued citizens in their…

  3. Tonbridge Music Club

    TN11 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Educating the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts by internationally renowned musicians, young performers together with other allied activities.

  4. The 7th Tonbridge (Eden Valley) Scout Group

    TN11 · Income under £10k

    Scout Group consisting of Beavers Cubs and Scouts

  5. The 7th Tonbridge (Eden Valley) Scout Group Trust

    TN11 · Income under £10k

    Provides Hall for Scouting Association

Arts and heritage charities in Tonbridge and Malling

5 of the 150 we found.

  1. Tonbridge Art Group

    TN9 · Income under £10k

    Our aim and purpose is education, in both the practice and the appreciation of art. We hold annual exhibitions, and donate skills and resources at regular community art sessions.

  2. The Tonbridge Philharmonic Society

    TN12 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The Charity's principal objects are the study and practice of choral and orchestral music for the enhancement of musical satisfaction in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public…

  3. Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Band

    TN3 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art of music through public concerts, and to create opportunities for musicians to meet, make music and to receive training and…

  4. The Tonbridge U3a

    TN12 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Tonbridge U3A affliated to Third Age TrustSocial and Educational Groups. Non fund raising. Not profit making.

  5. The Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra

    TN2 · Income £100k to £1m

    Promotion of the musical education of the people of Tunbridge Wells through the study and practice of orchestral music.

Disability charities in Tonbridge and Malling

5 of the 122 we found.

  1. Phoenix Autism Centre Tonbridge (P.a.c.t.)

    TN12 · Income under £10k

    PACT was set up to relieve the needs of children with autism by supporting autistic children, their parents and carers at Cage Green primary school.

  2. Tonbridge Half Marathon

    TN9 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The CIO promotes an annual half marathon competition in Tonbridge, Kent and from the surplus funds generated by the event makes donations to a number of charities.

  3. Tonbridge Rotary Club Trust Fund

    TN15 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Fund raising arises from activities carried out by members of the Rotary Club of Tonbridge who pass the surplus to the trustees for distribution

  4. Tonbridge Sea Turtles Disability Swimming Club

    TN11 · Income under £10k

    The objects of the CIO shall be the relief of disabled children and adults across Tonbridge and the surrounding areas, by the provision of opportunities to learn to swim, develop and compete in disability swimming,…

  5. Friends of St. Anthony

    ME19 · Income under £10k

    We produce a modest income from local fetes, open days and a gift aid scheme. The proceeds are used to provide "extra" items such as gifts and outside trips for the residents of a home for people with learning…

Poverty and hardship charities in Tonbridge and Malling

5 of the 100 we found.

  1. Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees

    TN9 · Small charity, income under £100k

    We support refugees and their dependents, or those seeking asylum, in Kent, by the relief of financial hardship, befriending, assisting with English language learning, and generally helping them to adapt within a new…

  2. The Jayar Components Charitable Trust

    ME20 · Income under £10k

    The charity is to receive donations from a family owned company Jayar Components Ltd (Reg No. 01289333). The Trustees will then at six monthly meetings decide on the distribution of funds to individuals or organisations…

  3. Jamil Trust

    TN4 · Income under £10k

    To provide relief from financial hardship among people living in the United Kingdom

  4. Marden Community CIO

    TN12 · Income under £10k

    Relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually, of people living in Marden Parish by making grants of money for providing or paying for items, services or facilities

  5. The Propertymark Trust Ltd

    ME16 · Income £100k to £1m

    Propertymark Trust helps past & present members and staff of Propertymark suffering from severe financial hardship. We also provide assistance to members struggling financially and are looking to improve their prospects…

Charities for older people in Tonbridge and Malling

5 of the 60 we found.

  1. Age UK Tunbridge Wells

    TN1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Age UK Tunbridge Wells is the new name for Tunbridge Wells Age Concern, the Charity has been working in the borough of Tunbridge Wells since 1948 and currently provides a range of services and support for older local…

  2. Mccabe Day Centre Group

    TN12 · Income under £10k

    Provision of lunches and other social activity for older people

  3. Medway University of the Third Age

    ME2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development…

  4. Wadhurst U3a

    TN5 · Small charity, income under £100k

    In Wadhurst and surrounding areas we encourage and enable older people no longer in full time paid employment to help each other to share their knowledge, skills, interests and experience.We are currently running 23…

  5. The Stan Vidler Memorial Charitable Trust

    TN4 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The aims of the Trust are:- to help children and young people, disadvantaged by disability or economic circumstances, to achieve their potential ? especially children with a particular talent- to relieve financial…

Small charities in Tonbridge and Malling

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. Tony Hudgell Foundation

    ME19 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Tony Hudgell is the winner of the 2020 Good Morning Britain Young Fundraiser award which was given out at the Pride of Britain Awards held on 1 November 2020. As a very young child, Tony suffered severe physical,…

  2. Gravesham Choral Society

    ME20 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To Stage various choral music concerts throughout the year

  3. Stonegate Village Hall

    TN5 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The charity maintains the village hall for the benefit of and use by the village community and residents.

  4. Allington Castle Womens Institute

    TN2 · Income under £10k

    Education/ training,Arts/ culture/heritage/scienceAmateur sportEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community development/employment

  5. The Tunbridge Wells Aid in Sickness Fund

    TN3 · Income under £10k

    The relief of poverty by providing benefits within the area comprising the boroughs of Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells in the county of Kent.

  6. Fant Community Hall

    ME16 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Provision & maintenance of Community Hall for use of the inhabitants of Fant & Surrounding Areas without distinction of political, religious, or other opinions, including use for: Meetings, lectures & classes, Other…

  7. The Griffin Law Charitable Foundation

    ME19 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The Foundation donates £1000 per month to charities/good causes.

  8. The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society

    TN9 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The Society promotes understanding of the life and work of Ralph Vaughan Williams, by encouraging the performance and recording of his music.The Society organises meetings and concerts on an occasional basis. Its…

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Questions people ask

How many charities are there in Tonbridge and Malling?

There are 1,331 registered charities based in and around Tonbridge and Malling. 1,002 of them (75%) 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 Tonbridge and Malling work on?

The most common causes are children and young people (466), education (441), and the arts and heritage (150). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 918 of the 1,331, so the real numbers are higher.

How many people volunteer for charities in Tonbridge and Malling?

Local charities in and around Tonbridge and Malling have 25,629 volunteers between them. That's what 861 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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