Charities in West Lancashire
There are 887 registered charities based in and around West Lancashire. 680 of them (77%) 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 people336
- Education283
- Disability116
- Arts and heritage103
- Poverty and hardship63
- Older people50
- Animals27
- Mental health20
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 651 of the 887. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 527 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 West Lancashire
5 of the 336 we found.
West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited
L39 · Income £100k to £1m
The key objectives and activities of the charitable company are to relieve the distress and suffering of women and their children staying at the refuge.
Epic Kidz
WN6 · Income £100k to £1m
Grants are awarded to voluntary groups throughout the North West, who provide sports, leisure and health orientated activities for young people. These groups include local sports clubs, scouts, youth clubs and children…
The Dove Trust
L37 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the Christian religion by such legally charitable means as the Trustees shall in their discretion think fit in Formbynear Liverpool and the area around it and in furtherance of these objects to:-1. To provide…
Hope House Project
WN8 · Income £100k to £1m
Providing pro-active activities reaching children, young people and the communities. This service is carried out in communities and schools throughout the county.There are various groups like kids club, youth club,…
C.a.t.s. Youth Theatre
PR7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Youth Theatre activiteis, offering young people between the ages of 5 to 21 the opportunity to express themselves through drama and music
Education charities in West Lancashire
5 of the 283 we found.
West Lancashire Light Railway Trust
PR4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Preservation, Restoration, display and operation of item of Industrial Narrow Gauge Railway equipment and associated items
Up Holland Grammar School Educational Foundation
WN5 · Income under £10k
Provision of financial support for young people, primarily those attending Winstanley College, to allow them to take advantage of a range of educational opportunities.
St Peter's Formby Educational Trust 2015
L37 · Small charity, income under £100k
1.Provision of items, services and facilities for Trinity St Peter's Primary (Aided) Primary School, and any school substantially serving Formby2.Promotion of education of persons in Formby in need of financial…
Read Easy Preston
PR7 · Income under £10k
The object of the charity is to advance the education of the adult public in literacy within the Preston area.
Murisi African Education Association
PR8 · Income under £10k
The charity provides support for the education of orphans in Malawi. Kenya and Zimbabwe. We do this by paying the school fees, examination fees and school uniforms. we work with local church groups to identify suitable…
Disability charities in West Lancashire
5 of the 116 we found.
Sporting Challenge
L40 · Small charity, income under £100k
Sporting Challenge is a family led charity started in 2008 operating in the borough of West Lancashire supporting people aged 18 or over with learning disabilities, where all members of the Board of Trustees are parents…
C.l. Initiatives Ltd
PR7 · Small charity, income under £100k
It publishes a quarterly magazine on learning disabilities "Community Living" and runs regional and national events on key topical subjects to engage all stake-holders in current practice and to invovle people with…
Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society
WN5 · Small charity, income under £100k
To serve the interests of persons with learning disabilities and their families. To increase understanding and public awareness of the problems & needs of the learning disabled and their families. To enhance the social…
Lydiate Mencap
L39 · Income under £10k
We provide a day center for Adults with Learning disabilities that include Horticulture /Crafts /Art. /guidance and advisory support / health guidance, social center providing the facilities of a disco general…
Southport and Formby Special Athletes
PR9 · Income under £10k
Provides sports activities and competition for people with intellectual disabilities
Arts and heritage charities in West Lancashire
5 of the 103 we found.
Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society
WA11 · Small charity, income under £100k
The society continues the service it began over 30 years ago. 6 groups offer help and support in researching family history in each of the areas covered by the Society and informational talks and group meetings are…
The Friends of Astley Hall Museum and Art Gallery
PR7 · Income under £10k
The objective of The Friends of Astley Hall is to assist in the preservation of Astley Hall Chorley for the benefit of the public, and to promote and improve the educational facilities provided.
The Southport Orchestra
PR9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Performance of classical music, presenting three concerts for the public each year.Sponsorship of music tuition for children in a local school.
Maghull Musical Theatre Company
PR9 · Small charity, income under £100k
"To entertain the public in the musical theatre arts and to provide a safe, enjoyable environment for people to pursue musical theatre as a hobby".
Pilkington Musical Theatre Company
WA11 · Income under £10k
Providing community activities involving song and dance training and performance by volunteers.
Poverty and hardship charities in West Lancashire
5 of the 63 we found.
Compassion Acts
PR8 · Income £100k to £1m
Provide emergency food for adults and children within Trussell's guidelines. Debt advice through auspices of Community Money Advice. Food Pantries for those on low incomes Benefits advice and act as advocates at…
Migrant Workers Sefton Community
PR8 · Small charity, income under £100k
MWSC was establishes in 2007 to support international workers and their dependents in Sefton and surrounding area who were experiencing discrimination, unfair treatment and financial hardship in particular in the fields…
Ormskirk Foodbank
L39 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need in Ormskirk and the surrounding area.Provision of other support for the relief of financial hardship such as…
Community Link Foundation Ltd
PR9 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision of financial grants to individuals or groups in order to develop life chances from a position of adversity through the relief of those in need by reason of poverty, youth, age, ill health, disability,…
Heart for Chorley
PR7 · Income £100k to £1m
Creating environments for people to build the foundations for continuous growth to reduce homelessness and financial hardship in Chorley.Facilitating supported housing environments that create and add value to…
Charities for older people in West Lancashire
5 of the 50 we found.
Southport U3a
PR9 · Income £100k to £1m
The charitable purpose of the u3a is the advancement of education and, in particular,the education of older people and those who have retired from full time work, by all means' including associated activities conducive…
Mawdesley and Neighbouring Villages University of the Third Age (U3a)
L40 · Income £100k to £1m
The Charitable purposes of The U3A is: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…
Burscough and District University of the Third Age
L40 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education, and provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities for older people no longer in full time employment n the Burscough area, with the object of improving the conditions of…
Genesis Care (Nw) Ltd
PR7 · Income £100k to £1m
Genesis Care provides day time support for older people with dementia and other age related disabilities.
The Maghull and Lydiate University of the Third Age
L31 · Small charity, income under £100k
Leisure time and recreational activities for older people no longer in full-time gainful employment.
Small charities in West Lancashire
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.
Women's Institute - Aughton
L39 · Income under £10k
Meetings and social activities
Osbaldeston Trust
PR4 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide accommodation for the benefit of poor people in Leyland and District
The Friends of Tawd Vale Adventure Centre
L39 · Income under £10k
The Friends provide assistance to Tawd Vale Scout Camp and apply for grants to buy equipment for them etc.
Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust Limited
PR4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Preservation and restoration of historic buses, principally originating with Ribble Motor Services plus related artefacts. Non-commercial operation of the restored vehicles in support of heritage groups and transport…
Crossens Community Association
PR9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Community Association, so provides the services to the community, social activites and sports activites
Friends of Norwood
PR9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fundraising events such as Summer & Christmas fairs, Discos, ice skating, fashion shows and quiz nights
The Mopane Tree
WN6 · Small charity, income under £100k
1. To alleviate poverty for the benefit of the communities living in the northern part of the Omusati Region of Namibia.2. To advance education within the schools and kindergartens in the northern part of the Omusati…
Trinity Pfa
PR7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Trinity PFA plays a significant role in building the community spirit of the school. We organise and raise money from a range of events and functions which are transparent, safe and well-managed, and provide an…
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How many charities are there in West Lancashire?
There are 887 registered charities based in and around West Lancashire. 680 of them (77%) 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 West Lancashire work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (336), education (283), and disability (116). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 651 of the 887, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in West Lancashire?
Local charities in and around West Lancashire have 16,184 volunteers between them. That's what 527 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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