Charities in Vale of White Horse
There are 1,812 registered charities based in and around Vale of White Horse. 1,257 of them (69%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are education, children and young people, and the arts and heritage.
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What they work on
- Education671
- Children and young people578
- Arts and heritage264
- Disability150
- Poverty and hardship145
- Older people97
- Environment81
- Overseas aid37
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 1,281 of the 1,812. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 1,026 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.
Education charities in Vale of White Horse
5 of the 671 we found.
Vale of White Horse & Ridgeway Archaeological & Historical Trust
OX13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Supports investigation of the past of the Vale of White Horse and the Ridgeway and adjoining areas, through archaeological and historical investigation and dissemination of interest through publication, lecture etc.
Aurora Education Foundation (UK)
OX2 · Income under £10k
The charity, in collaboration with aurora education foundation in australia, supports aboriginal and torres strait islander scholarships for tertiary studies in the uk, and supports the scholars to succeed in their…
Perry's Educational Foundation
GL7 · Income under £10k
Educational Grants to under 25's who live, or have been educated in Cirencester
Sparsholt Educational and Recreational Trust
OX12 · Income under £10k
The objects of the charity are the advancements of education in the said parish of Sparsholt and wider area by way of provision of grants to young people between the ages of eleven years and eighteen years who wish to…
Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation
RG17 · Income £100k to £1m
The Foundation's object is to contribute to the maintenance and education of its beneficiaries, called Foundationers, to enable them to take up suitable careers: in short, education for employment.
Charities for children and young people in Vale of White Horse
5 of the 578 we found.
Friends of Young Carers (Swindon)
SN6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The focus of the charity's work is to provide help and support to children and young people caring for a member of their family who may be disabled or suffering from mental health problems , substance misuse or have a…
Be Free Young Carers Ltd
OX11 · Income £100k to £1m
Be Free Young Carers supports young carers aged 8 to 17 years old, by providing 1 21 emotional support, respite activities, 13 plus Youth Club, bespoke befriending service and offering training in practical skills, all…
Botley Youth Club
OX2 · Income under £10k
Open access youth club for children and young people age 10 (and in Year 6) to 17 years on a Wednesday evening in term time.
Abingdon Damascus Youth Project
OX14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Detached Youth work One-to-one and issue-based work; study, job and emotional supportTraining young leaders in the communityLiaise with other youth, voluntary and statutory organisations to enhance/grow the youth…
Kennington Youth Club
OX1 · Small charity, income under £100k
We operate a youth club for young people in Kennington and surrounding area. We run regular sessions, sometimes open-access where our members can choose their own activities and sometimes where we run specific…
Arts and heritage charities in Vale of White Horse
5 of the 264 we found.
Eynsham Museum and Heritage Centre
OX29 · Small charity, income under £100k
Eynsham Museum and Heritage Centre, located in the old market hall at the centre of Eynsham, is established to showcase some of the wonderful objects that bring to life Eynsham's long and distinguished history.The…
Theatre Works
OX1 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity aims to provide access to the theatre and the performing arts for children from disadvantaged areas across the UK and the US. We will subsidise tickets to make the arts more accessible, support professional…
The Wantage Orchestra
OX13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Symphony Orchestra serving Wantage and the surrounding area, comprising a range of players from across the local community, all ages, including some school students. Performing several public concerts per year.
Thames Vale Youth Orchestra Trust
OX14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provides young musicians with the opportunity to play an instrument within a symphony orchestra. The charity provides the young musicians with dedicated tutoring and the opportunity to play two prestigious concerts in a…
The Cheltenham Chamber Orchestra Association
GL7 · Income under £10k
Provides financial support to the Arts in Gloucestershire
Disability charities in Vale of White Horse
5 of the 150 we found.
Friends of Abingdon Day Support
OX13 · Income under £10k
Provide amenities and social activities for people with learning disabilities.
Friends of Stowford
OX14 · Income under £10k
With the majority of adults with learning disabilities living in the community the charity is no longer just for the provision of transport it also provides: 1) Help in funding holidays 2) Funding for parties3) Arranges…
Talland Group Riding for the Disabled Association
GL7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Talland Group RDA operates on Tuesday afternoons in term time providing riding on horse-back for people of all ages with physical and/or learning disabilities.
Northbourne Gateway
OX14 · Income under £10k
We are a club for adults with learning disabilities. We meet at various venues.
Oxfordshire Family Support Network
OX11 · Income £100k to £1m
It is a user-led organisation run by and for family carers of people with learning disabilities. It provides: information, advice and support to family carers of people of all ages with learning disabilities and…
Poverty and hardship charities in Vale of White Horse
5 of the 145 we found.
Oxford Poverty Action
OX2 · Small charity, income under £100k
OxPat collects money through donations, fundraising events and boxes in Oxford businesses and colleges to alleviate the needs of the homeless and vulnerably housed. Run by volunteers, all income is distributed between…
Charity of William Tyrrell
OX11 · Income under £10k
Small grants offered to young people who live in the village to assist with self-development enterprises to widen their experiences of people, cultures and communities. Also awards made to assist people in the village…
Challenge Worldwide: Training for Life
OX13 · Income under £10k
To act as a resource for young people by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities. the relief of financial hardship among people living in developing…
React Humanitarian Network
OX12 · Income under £10k
REACT is charity with a primary aim of making education accessible to Ghanaian Disabled children suffering from ill-health, financial hardships or other disadvantages. At REACT our goal is to "REACT" thus R-elieve…
The Dorcas Dress Project
OX29 · Small charity, income under £100k
The object of the CIO is the relief of financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing sewing equipment, training and support to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient and to do…
Charities for older people in Vale of White Horse
5 of the 97 we found.
Grove Day Centre for the Elderly
OX12 · Small charity, income under £100k
Clients from Grove and the surrounding area attend our purpose-built Day Centre in Grove which is open every Tuesday and Thursday (excl. Christmas). We employ several part time staff and also have several volunteers.…
University of the Third Age Cirencester Branch
GL7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provides educational support for older people no longer in full time employment in the Cirencester area.
Oxfordshire Older Chinese People Centre (Happy Place)
OX2 · Income under £10k
Weekly meeting with activities including singing, keep fit exercise, reading, health talk, lunch, befriending.
Didcot & District U3a
OX11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Didcot & District U3a is a learning cooperative of older people enabling members to share educational, creative and leisure activities. This is achieved through speaker meetings,outings and interest groups. Interest…
The Root
SN6 · Income under £10k
The Root provides practical support to a local community. It provides a range of activities including football tournaments, lunchtime clubs for older people, food hampers and a range of workshops for young people. We…
Small charities in Vale of White Horse
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.
Snow Leopard Trust (UK) Limited
OX14 · Income under £10k
Supports activities for the preservation of the Snow Leopard in Asia.Although there was no expenditure in this financial year, £30 000 was sent for work in Mongolia in April 2018
Fairford Primary School Parent Teacher Association
GL7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Raise money through fun events for children and adults, in order to buy equipment and pay for activities for the children who attend Fairford Primary School.
15th Didcot Scout Group
OX11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Scouting provides adventure and opportunities for young people aged 6-25. We believe in helping our Members fulfill their potential by working in teams, taking responsibility, learning by doing and thinking for…
Opera Anywhere Limited
OX13 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of the public in music, theatre and the performing arts with particular but not exclusive reference to opera. The Company produces, promotes and performs numerous public and private events each…
John Henry Cartwright
OX29 · Income under £10k
Annual grant to residents of Harkstead of and over the age of 65 years
St Peter and St Paul's Church Hanborough Building Trust
OX29 · Income under £10k
The charity continues to raise money for the repair, restoration and redecoration of this 12th Century Parish Church in the 900th year of its foundation.
Sutton Courtenay Village Hall
OX14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Management of Village Hall for use by community and others
New Life Covenant Church UK
OX1 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the christian faith ( in accordance with the statement of beliefs ) for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meeting, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals and by producing…
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How many charities are there in Vale of White Horse?
There are 1,812 registered charities based in and around Vale of White Horse. 1,257 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 Vale of White Horse work on?
The most common causes are education (671), children and young people (578), and the arts and heritage (264). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 1,281 of the 1,812, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Vale of White Horse?
Local charities in and around Vale of White Horse have 107,161 volunteers between them. That's what 1,026 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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