Charities in Welwyn Hatfield
There are 736 registered charities based in and around Welwyn Hatfield. 552 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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What they work on
- Children and young people293
- Education251
- Arts and heritage94
- Disability65
- Poverty and hardship46
- Older people30
- Environment23
- Overseas aid23
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 533 of the 736. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 453 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 Welwyn Hatfield
5 of the 293 we found.
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services
AL7 · Income £100k to £1m
Crisis accommodation, advice, information and trauma informed and responsive support for women and children fleeing or recovering from domestic violence including high risk of domestic homicide or serious harm.
Welwyn Hatfield Festival of Dance
AL8 · Small charity, income under £100k
Organise an annual Festival of Dance for 3 - 18 year olds.
The Sandridge Youth and Sports Community Association
AL4 · Small charity, income under £100k
To maintain the Spencer Hall building it's contents and facilities for use by Sandridge Cricket Club, Sandridge Rovers Football Club, Sandridge Youth Club and the local community. Regular hirers include an after school…
Hitchin Choices
AL4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of youth club services for young people aged 13-26 with Down's Syndrome or learning disabilities.
Kool Carers South East Ltd
AL9 · Income £100k to £1m
Providing a safe environment for young carers aged 8 to 18 years, living within the County of Essex, to help reduce their isolation and enhance individual wellbeing.Providing emotional support and respite to young…
Education charities in Welwyn Hatfield
5 of the 251 we found.
Welwyn Hatfield Inter Faith Group
AL8 · Income under £10k
Bringing together members of different Faith communities for a deeper dialogue and co- operation.Promoting recognition of the spiritual needs of people for creation and maintenance of a healthy functioning…
The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust
AL9 · Small charity, income under £100k
The college offers care and education to girls between the ages of three and eighteen within the framework of the christian faith. boarding facilities are available.
Knebworth House Education and Preservation Trust
SG3 · Income £100k to £1m
The object of the Trust is to preserve, conserve, restore and maintain for the educational and aesthetic benefit of the public now and in the future the Mansion known as Knebworth House, Knebworth in the County of…
Home Education Advisory Service
AL8 · Income under £10k
HEAS offers advice, support and information on all aspects of home educating school aged children and young people through its publications and website.
Emmanuel Scholars
AL10 · Income under £10k
The prevention and relief of poverty in Nigeria by providing grants and services to poor children to enable them start and complete educational qualifications through which they can lift themselves out of poverty.The…
Arts and heritage charities in Welwyn Hatfield
5 of the 94 we found.
Finchley Symphony Orchestra
AL8 · Small charity, income under £100k
FSO aims to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other means as the society, shall…
The Enfield Chamber Orchestra
EN2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Presenting public concerts 3 times a year of wide variety of serious music including modern works to audiences of all ages including children primary school age, providing platform for local composers and aspiring…
The Heritage Electric Trains Trust
EN2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Restoration of heritage trains powered by electricity for display and operation at public heritage railways sites.
Trestle Theatre Company Limited
AL4 · Income £100k to £1m
Trestle is a mask and physical theatre company: our mission is to inspire creativity through participation and dialogue and we do this by approaching opportunities with an open mind, playful approach and our ever…
The Barn Theatre Trust Limited
AL8 · Income £100k to £1m
Present public productions of plays, musicals etc. - normally 12 shows a season, plus music and comedy nights throughout the year Train people in all aspects of theatre. Run 5 youth groups who learn stagecraft & public…
Disability charities in Welwyn Hatfield
5 of the 65 we found.
Welwyn Hatfield Talking Newspaper Association
AL6 · Income under £10k
A charity organisation that record selected extracts from the Welwyn & Hatfield Times on to CD for blind, partially sighted people, and those who have difficulty in reading due to temporary or permanent incapacity.
Hatfield Gateway Club
AL10 · Income under £10k
Social Club for people with learning disabilities. We include sport - disco arts, games etc.
Wayside Jubilee Centre
EN6 · Small charity, income under £100k
To further or benefit the residents of potters bar, and in particular young people and people with physical and/or learning disabilities, .
The Add-vance Adhd and Autism Trust
AL10 · Income £100k to £1m
Supporting and training individuals and families of children and young people who have neurodiverse conditions such as adhd and/or autism. working with families and professionals to change perceptions and increase…
6th Welwyn Garden City Scout Group
AL7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Children and young people out of school time learn basic skills in art and culture, sport and recreation, environment, conservation and heritage activities. We also welcome people with disabilities to participate.
Poverty and hardship charities in Welwyn Hatfield
5 of the 46 we found.
Welwyn Hatfield Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
AL10 · Income £100k to £1m
The Citizens Advice service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. It values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.The…
Gulf for Good
AL7 · Income £100k to £1m
The prevention or releif of povetyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of health or saving livesThe relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
Revival Chapel International
AL7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Advancing Christian Faith. Relieving Sickness and financial hardship and promoting good health by provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, counselling and support. Advancing education in such ways and in such…
House on the Rock Christian Ministry
AL7 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objects of the CHARITY are:The advancement of the Christian Evangelist religion mainly, but not exclusively, by means of broadcasting Christian evangelist messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature. Also, the…
Hope and Future Worldwide
EN6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide relief to asylum seekers and refugees in the uk by the provision of grants and support services so as to advance them in life and assist them with the adaption within a new community, with the objects of: -…
Charities for older people in Welwyn Hatfield
5 of the 30 we found.
The Potters Bar University of the Third Age
EN6 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in gainful employment in Potters Bar and its surrounding locality.The provision of facilities for leisure time…
The Hertford and District U3a
EN6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Educational and Leisure time activities for middle aged and older people from Hertford and surrounding areas
Harvesters Football Club
AL6 · Income £100k to £1m
Runs 34 boys football teams ranging from the ages of 7 to 18, 7 girls teams ranging from the ages of 8 to 17 and a senior walking football team.
Henricus Octavus Roe Almshouse Charity
SG4 · Income under £10k
Provides accommodation for vulnerable/low income adults.
Mayfair Lodge Fundraising Friends
EN6 · Income under £10k
For the public benefit to relieve the needs of elderly people who are residents of mayfair lodge care home, potters bar by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities, activities and services over…
Small charities in Welwyn Hatfield
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.
Enfield Grammar School
EN2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our objectives are to ensure the income from investments remain high for the full benefit of the school beneficiaries ie, the boys. the foundation provides specialist benefits of any kind not provided by the la;…
St Ippolyts School Parent Teacher Association
SG4 · Small charity, income under £100k
School events
Little Heath Cp School Parent-teacher Association
EN6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The object of the charity is to advance the education of the pupils at the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not provided by statutory funds)
St Andrews School Association
SG4 · Small charity, income under £100k
St Andrews School Association (PTA) provides events that the whole school community will enjoy, as well as raising funds for the school. This will enhance the education and experience each child has at St Andrews School.
The Friends of the Mid Herts Centre for Music and Arts
AL10 · Income under £10k
Advancing the education of the students at the Mid Herts Centre for Music and Arts by assisting in the provision of facilities not required to be provided by the Hertfordshire Music Service for education at the Music…
Preachers' Help
AL7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Advancement of the Christian Religion by the provision of distance learning and other educational materials to pastors and preachers and pastoral leaders
Sandridge J M I School Parent Teacher Association
AL4 · Small charity, income under £100k
School extra curricular activities and fundraising
The Christian Alliance of Women and Girls - Enfield Branch
EN2 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ by means of the provision of practical love and care amongst the young children and older generation in our immediate area combining this action with a clear proclamation of what…
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How many charities are there in Welwyn Hatfield?
There are 736 registered charities based in and around Welwyn Hatfield. 552 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 Welwyn Hatfield work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (293), education (251), and the arts and heritage (94). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 533 of the 736, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Welwyn Hatfield?
Local charities in and around Welwyn Hatfield have 11,285 volunteers between them. That's what 453 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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