Charities in Watford
There are 643 registered charities based in and around Watford. 454 of them (71%) 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 people214
- Education211
- Disability68
- Arts and heritage67
- Poverty and hardship47
- Older people26
- Overseas aid23
- Mental health20
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 441 of the 643. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 428 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 Watford
5 of the 214 we found.
Watford Muslim Youth Centre
WD18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Benefit the residents of Watford by associating together the residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of…
5th North Watford Scout Group
WD4 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members o their local, national and international communities.
Rickmansworth and Watford Unit 351 of the Sea Cadet Corps
WD3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Rickmansworth Watford and District Sea Cadet Unit of the Marine Society and Sea Cadets that undertakes nautical training and leisure activities for young people from the ages of 10 - 18 years
2nd North Watford Scout Group
WD25 · Small charity, income under £100k
We prepare young people with skills for life. Our charity is part of the wider Scout Association and provides a balanced programme of education, training, scout activities and self development for young people in the…
6th North Watford Scout Group
WD25 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association. Scouting prepares young people with skills for life, supporting them in their personal development and helping them make a positive contribution to…
Education charities in Watford
5 of the 211 we found.
The Watford Grammar Schools Foundation
WD18 · Small charity, income under £100k
The advancement of education by the provision of items, services and facilities for the Watford Grammar School for Boys and the Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford Grammar School for Girls Parents' Association
WD18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fundraising activities in support of Watford Grammar School for Girls.
Watford Polish Saturday School
WD18 · Income £100k to £1m
The School is for Polish and mixed families who wish their children to learn Polish language, promote Polish culture, traditions and to bring the community in Watford together. The idea has proven to be hugely…
Friends of Watford Grammar School for Boys
WD18 · Small charity, income under £100k
School PTA. Fundraising to provide additional educational opportunities for the students of Watford Grammar School for Boys and to support School events and community partnerships.
Watford and District Schools Christian Worker Trust
WD23 · Small charity, income under £100k
Advancing the Christian understanding and faith amongst school children in the Watford area in conjunction with the local churches.
Disability charities in Watford
5 of the 68 we found.
Watford Social Centre for the Blind
WD17 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity provides a club where visually impaired people may meet socially enjoying weekly activities, entertainment & support specifically for those with sight loss. Regular days out and an annual holiday for members…
Shopmobility Watford
WD18 · Income £100k to £1m
Loan of mobility equipment for disabled people to use while shopping in Watford
Watford Foodbank and Community Relief Trust
WD24 · Income £100k to £1m
We provide emergency food parcels and support to local Watford people in crisis. We receive non-perishable food donations from the public and make up food parcels which are taken to distribution points around Watford.…
Disability Watford
WD17 · Income under £10k
Disability Watford is an access, information and campaigning organisation for people with a disability, their families, carers and Personal Assistance in the Watford and surrounding districts.
The West Herts and Watford Postgraduate Medical Centre Trust
WD18 · Income under £10k
The objects of the charity are the advancement of the education and training of graduates in medicine,related arts and sciences,the promotion of medical research and the publication of the results of such research.The…
Arts and heritage charities in Watford
5 of the 67 we found.
Watford Symphony Orchestra
WD3 · Small charity, income under £100k
The performance of concerts and related activities
The Watford Cassiobury (E) Townswomen's Guild
WD17 · Income under £10k
Monthly meetings with speakers. Groups - Social studies, Bridge, Scrabble, Arts and Crafts, Book reading, Luncheon Club and fund raising for the charities we support.
Watford Philharmonic Society
WD25 · Small charity, income under £100k
Watford Philharmonic Society promotes the art of music by the study and public performance of choral and orchestral works of the highest quality. The society's membership, comprising both choral and orchestral members,…
Watford Palace Permanent Endowment Trust
WD17 · Income under £10k
Makes Grants
The Watford Band
WD23 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objects of the Band are to advance the education of the general public in the art and science of British Brass Band music through the provision of public band concerts, contests and recitals and training in brass…
Poverty and hardship charities in Watford
5 of the 47 we found.
Watford and Three Rivers Refugee Partnership
WD18 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote for those with refugee status or seeking asylum in watford, three rivers district and surrounding area:-relief of financial hardship;-protection of physical and mental health;-education & training to assist…
Wellspring Church (Watford)
WD17 · Income £100k to £1m
to advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith of Assemblies of God. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by provision of funds, goods and services…
Home-start Watford and Three Rivers
WD25 · Income £100k to £1m
Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers provides support to families who have at least one child under the age of five years. Support is provided by volunteers who are parents themselves they visit families once a week for…
Watford Citizens Advice Bureau
WD17 · Income £100k to £1m
Advice & assistance with legal problems, debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment and immigration issues.
Sierra Leone Poverty Relief
WD23 · Income under £10k
The advancement of Education of Sierra Leoneans in Sierra Leone and elsewhere in the world. The relief of financial hardship of persons in Sierra Leone. The charity pays for vital health provision, sponsors children in…
Charities for older people in Watford
5 of the 26 we found.
Watford Park U3a
WD18 · 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.
West Watford Community Association
WD18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Activities provided are based on identified needs of community in West Watford. We provide Coffee Morning, Baby & Toddler Grp, Art & Craft Grp,Digital Inclusion for Older People, Guitar Grp, Pilates,…
The Watford and District University of the Third Age ( U3a )
WD18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Organisation comprising of retired and semi-retired people who meet in a variety of study groups on a self help basis. To further develop social, educational and physical activities.
Ver-colne Valley University of the Third Age
WD5 · Small charity, income under £100k
A learning co-operative of older people which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities. Members, through sharing their knowledge, skills and experience, learn from each other.
Bushey and District U3a
WD23 · Small charity, income under £100k
(i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Bushey, Hertfordshire and its surrounding locality,(ii) to provide facilities for…
Small charities in Watford
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.
Moor Park Decorative and Fine Arts Society
WD3 · Small charity, income under £100k
A member society of The Arts Society providing lectures on fine art and visits to appropriate houses and museums. Provides guides for tours of Moor Park Mansion. Carried out detailed recordings of local churches until…
The Chess Valley Archaeological and Historical Society
WD3 · Income under £10k
CVAHS organises archaeological evaluation & excavations, including training excavations and carries out historical research. It also arranges talks six times a year
Friends of Highwood Primary School
WD23 · Small charity, income under £100k
School fairs, projects and events.
Satipatthana
WD17 · Small charity, income under £100k
The preservation and protection of good physical and mental health for the public benefit by providing courses in vipassana (insight) meditation in london
The Anamax Foundation
WD3 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide grants, sponsorship or resources to people and organizations involved in charitable causes
Christ Apostolic Church Mount Joy
WD23 · Small charity, income under £100k
In 2010 we organised the following: --+?Poverty alleviation-Finance Management Seminar.-+?Workers retreat, for the training of workers needed for the growth of the church in wales.A singles Night.-+?Family life and…
79th Bushey and Oxhey Scout Group
WD23 · Small charity, income under £100k
Scouting Activities
United Action Charity Trust
WD18 · Income under £10k
United Action Charity Trust relieves hardship for refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers in England and Wales by providing interpreting, translating, advocacy, health, housing, education advice services, and other…
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How many charities are there in Watford?
There are 643 registered charities based in and around Watford. 454 of them (71%) 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 Watford work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (214), education (211), and disability (68). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 441 of the 643, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Watford?
Local charities in and around Watford have 14,748 volunteers between them. That's what 428 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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