Charities in Trafford
There are 794 registered charities based in and around Trafford. 548 of them (69%) 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 people301
- Education248
- Arts and heritage82
- Disability77
- Poverty and hardship69
- Overseas aid29
- Mental health22
- Older people21
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 539 of the 794. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 529 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 Trafford
5 of the 301 we found.
Trafford Deaf Children's Society
WA14 · Income under £10k
The group aims to provide babies, children and young people with the opportunity to socialise in a fun, safe way ensuring their communication needs are met whilst also giving parents the chance to chat and share tips…
Trafford Youth for Christ
WA14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Promote and encourage Christian evangelisation and positive Christian living of young people in Trafford.
South Trafford Methodist Church
WA14 · Income £100k to £1m
a) the provision of regular public acts of worship open to members and non-members alike b)the provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplationc) the teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small…
Intergen-trafford
M33 · Income under £10k
Improve relationships between children of school age and the older generation by volunteering in trafford schools.
Home-start Trafford Salford and Wigan
M32 · Income £100k to £1m
To offer support to parents of families that are going through difficult times and have children under 5 years of age. Trained volunteers are assigned to visit families in the families' own home and provide support,…
Education charities in Trafford
5 of the 248 we found.
The Old Trafford Family Centre
M16 · Small charity, income under £100k
Services: sessional day care for 2-5yr olds; Drop-ins; Parents group; various courses; cr+¿ches; partnership working eg Out of school club
Voluntary and Community Action Trafford Ltd
M32 · Small charity, income under £100k
Support and development of the voluntary and community sector
Trafford Hard of Hearing Group
M33 · Small charity, income under £100k
The advancement of public education in raising awareness of issues of hearing loss and providing lip reading classes and training to the wider public.The promotion of social inclusion among people who are socially…
South Trafford Archaelogical Group
WA14 · Income under £10k
Archaeological research (excavation and building survey) within the Area of Operation. Publication of reports on the results of the research. Provision of regular lecturers on archaeological or historical subjects.…
William Hulme's Grammar School Foundation
M16 · Income £100k to £1m
To provide educational resources for boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 18 years old.
Arts and heritage charities in Trafford
5 of the 82 we found.
Castlefield Gallery
M15 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity provides an educational service using contemporary visual arts. It does so by presenting new and thought-provoking exhibitions, events, talks and workshops accessible by the public. Its talent development…
North West Chinese Language Centre
M33 · Small charity, income under £100k
Teaching of Chinese language, arts and culture in Manchester
Altrincham Little Theatre
WA14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of plays and public performances by both youth and adults. We carry out drama training for children with full use of stage facilities.
The Friends of the Whitworth Art Gallery
M15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Funding acquisitions and other projects as formally requested by the Whitworth Art Gallery, Providing services to members through communication, events, learning and volunteering opportunitiesBeing advocates for the…
Lymm Heritage Information Centre
WA13 · Small charity, income under £100k
The purpose of the charity is to advance the education of the public by providing and maintaining a heritage centre and museum for the exhibition to the public of objects,documents, photographs and other items connected…
Disability charities in Trafford
5 of the 77 we found.
Trafford Talking News for the Blind
WA15 · Income under £10k
To provide weekly audio news to the visually handicapped,in the Trafford area of Greater Manchester.
Trafford and Salford Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
M32 · Income under £10k
We provide telephone helpline; information; support: advice on medical, educational, housing and advocacy to members. We also provide some supported housing in adapted flats.
Trafford Carers Centre
M33 · Income £100k to £1m
Provision of information, advice and support to carers living in Trafford.
Trafford South Foodbank
WA15 · Income £100k to £1m
Providing emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Trafford Community Collective
M32 · Income £100k to £1m
Trafford Community Collective is a member-led organisation that supports the development of the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Trafford by promoting a Collective and partnership…
Poverty and hardship charities in Trafford
5 of the 69 we found.
Trafford North Foodbank
M32 · Income £100k to £1m
We provide emergency food to people in crisis.
Revelation Church Manchester
M15 · Income £100k to £1m
Advancement of the Christian faith, proclaiming the Christian gospel through word and deed in Manchester and beyond through Sunday and midweek gatherings. Relieving of financial hardship or other economic or social…
Church Action on Poverty Limited
M15 · Income £100k to £1m
Church Action on Poverty works with people living in poverty, the churches and others to overcome poverty in the UK. We aim to have a sustainable livelihood for all; give a voice to people living in poverty and…
Amstone Charitable Trust Limited
WA15 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of the public by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education and community cohesion, the advancement of the Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Islam and Judaism),…
Faith Army Chapel UK
M33 · Income under £10k
- To advance the Christian faith, to relief sickness and financial hardships and to promote and preserve good health through use of funds, goods or service including counselling and support; and to advance education in…
Overseas aid charities in Trafford
5 of the 29 we found.
Al-masoom International Foundation Trust
M16 · Income under £10k
Supply and transport humanitarian aid. Provide basic food provisions for widows, orphans and families in need. Provide relief for those suffering from poverty.Provide sponsorship of families affected by conflicts and…
The Love of Christ Ministries UK
M33 · Small charity, income under £100k
TLC UK exists to support the activities of The Love of Christ Ministries, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, which are exclusively charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Quarterly meetings are…
Mobile International Surgical Teams Foundation
WA14 · Income under £10k
MiST Foundation is a global medical charity that responds to emergencies triggered by natural disasters or conflict where a need emerges for Limb Reconstruction surgery using an Orthoplastic approach. MiST Foundation…
Guru Nanak Aid
M32 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing humanitarian assistance, financial support and relieving generational poverty by improving the education and skills of often neglected individuals and communities.
Overseas Fellowship of Nigerian Christians
M15 · Income £100k to £1m
Advancement of the Christian faith through prayers, worship, Bible study, talks, fellowship for all, and making humanitarian contributions towards the relief of pain and suffering in persons going through conditions of…
Small charities in Trafford
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.
Worthington Primary School Parent Teacher Association
M33 · Small charity, income under £100k
School disco,fairs,and school linked money raising events
7th Sale Scout Group
M33 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provides scouting activities for boys and girls
Word of Life Outreach
M16 · Income under £10k
To advance the Christian religion by preaching the Christian gospel and teaching the doctrines of the Holy Scriptures.In furtherance thereof disseminating Christian literature by gift or sale.
The Mayor's Land Charity
WA14 · Income under £10k
General charitable purposes
First Cut Media and Performing Arts Group
M16 · Income under £10k
To Advance the Education of persons in the arts, particularly digital media and performing arts. Working with local community groups, Colleges and individual artists to develop skills/training in community drama, video…
Semmozhi Tamil School
WA15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Semmozhi Tamil school is a part-time language school that aims to advance the Tamil language and culture by educating children and young adults.The School runs Tamil classes every Friday between 7 PM - 8.45 pm at Sale…
Rehoboth for Families, Children and Young People
M32 · Small charity, income under £100k
MissionRehoboth works towards building a community where each family can recognise each other as being an important piece of a puzzle and that working together in love, kindness, thoughtfulness, forgiveness, loyalty and…
The Ticker Club
M23 · Small charity, income under £100k
To offer support throughout the area both to those who are themselves experiencing heart or vascular procedures, and to their families to support financially and otherwise all forms of cardiac procedures carried out by…
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How many charities are there in Trafford?
There are 794 registered charities based in and around Trafford. 548 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 Trafford work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (301), education (248), and the arts and heritage (82). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 539 of the 794, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Trafford?
Local charities in and around Trafford have 18,018 volunteers between them. That's what 529 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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