Charities in West Lindsey
There are 744 registered charities based in and around West Lindsey. 612 of them (82%) 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 people216
- Education214
- Arts and heritage109
- Older people55
- Disability54
- Poverty and hardship49
- Environment29
- Animals15
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 492 of the 744. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 375 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 Lindsey
5 of the 216 we found.
Bardney Gateway Centre
LN3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Bardney Gateway Centre is a vibrant hub offering event spaces, youth programmes, community activities, and support services. Proceeds funding the upkeep of the building, ensuring Bardney Youth Club thrives as a vital…
Collingham Youth and Community Association
NG23 · Income under £10k
Charity exists to manage building resource to enable village groups/ youth club/ educational activities. The aim is to offer the facilities to all aspects of the local community.
Lincolnshire Council for Voluntary Youth Services
LN8 · Income £100k to £1m
LCVYS is a membership infrastructure organisation providing support to voluntary and community youth organisations and those providing a service or facility for children and young people in Lincolnshire. It was…
Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Youth Orchestra
DN37 · Income under £10k
To advance musical education among young people and to foster the knowledge and appreciation of the art of music in all its aspects. To this end we hold regular programmes of rehearsals and training sessions leading to…
Wragby Youth Centre Trust
LN1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Youth and Community Centre with Sports Hall with facilities such as badminton, squash, indoor football, basketball, community and arts facilities including conference and celebration activities particularly in support…
Education charities in West Lindsey
5 of the 214 we found.
James Thompson's Educational Charity
DN21 · Income under £10k
Providing equipment and other items, services and facilities for and thereby advance education at any school in the Parish of Waddingham, Lincs, or by which that parish is substantially served. Advancing the education…
North Lindsey College Students Association Fund for Education
DN17 · Income under £10k
SAFE is the College's own charity. It supports learners at North Lindsey College who are in financial difficulty in the form of luncheon vouchers, special grants and short term loans.
The Anwick Educational Trust
LN2 · Income under £10k
Educational Purposes
Lincoln Medical Education Charity
LN2 · Income under £10k
To promote and advance the study and general knowledge of medicine and science relating to the progress and development of all branches of medicine and surgery and dentistry.
The Normanby Educational Charity
LN8 · Income under £10k
Supporting young people who are in full time education
Arts and heritage charities in West Lindsey
5 of the 109 we found.
Friends of the Lincoln Museums and Art Gallery
LN2 · Income under £10k
Fund-raising by organising (1) concerts, lectures, walks, outings to exhibitions, museums and galleries, and holidays. Making grants to the museums and art gallery in Lincoln towards acquisitions, conservation and…
Ancholme Valley Heritage Trust Ltd
DN20 · Small charity, income under £100k
To facilitate and advance the education of the general public, schools and community groups in all aspects of heritage, arts and culture primarily, but not exclusively, in the Ancholme Valley.
Gainsborough Musical Theatre Society
DN21 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a performing arts society, putting on shows in our local community up to three times a year.
Lincoln Pro Musica Orchestra
LN2 · Income under £10k
The performing members of Lincoln Pro Musica Orchestra rehearse throughout the season, from September to July, to prepare varied concert programmes which are presented 6-8 times across the season. Concerts are held both…
The Royal Lincolnshire Regimental Museum Trust
LN1 · Income under £10k
Operation of Regimental Museum in conjunction with Lincolnshire County Council's Museum of Lincolnshire Life.
Charities for older people in West Lindsey
5 of the 55 we found.
The West Wolds University of the Third Age
LN8 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of the middle aged and older people (who are not in full time gainful employment) in the Western Wolds of Lincolnshire and surrounding locality
The Gainsborough & District University of the Third Age (U3a)
DN21 · Income under £10k
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 development in…
Sehion Mar Thoma Church, Hull
DN41 · Small charity, income under £100k
Religious activities which benefits children, adults and older people.
Burghope's Charity
NG23 · Income under £10k
Charity gives grants to individuals resident in the village of Shelton Nottinghamshire
Charity of William Dixon
DN17 · Small charity, income under £100k
To distribute rents received during the year to the pensioners of the parish, currently men aged 65 and over and women aged 60 or over.
Disability charities in West Lindsey
5 of the 54 we found.
Disability Active
DN37 · Small charity, income under £100k
Disability Active is a Charity providing sporting activities and physical exercise for adults and children with learning and physical disabilities and mental health issues in order to improve their health and confidence…
Yarborough Lodge Benevolent Fund
DN21 · Income under £10k
Individual grants eg to the elderly, people with disabilities, for the relief of poverty.
Skylarks Endowment Fund
LN1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objects of the Skylarks Endowment Fund is the relief of physically handicapped and disabled persons
Robin Hood Disabled Riders
NG23 · Income under £10k
We provide a weekly riding lesson from March to October for a small group of disabled riders at a riding centre based near Blidworth Nottinghamshire. The benefit the riders get is immense, from helping to improve their…
South Nottinghamshire Centre Fund
LN2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Trustees have a wide discretion to apply the funds held by the Trust "for the relief and benefit of physically handicapped persons or groups of persons".
Poverty and hardship charities in West Lindsey
5 of the 49 we found.
The Access to Technology Foundation
LN7 · Income under £10k
The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability or financial hardship, in particular those who have served in the armed forces, by the provision of information technology (IT) equipment that…
Oikos- Brigg
DN20 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the Christian religion in North LIncs through meetings, lectures and producing and distributing literature. Also work amongst young people and those in financial hardship or social need.
The Greestone Trust
LN2 · Income under £10k
Approving small grants worldwide to those in need by reason of youth, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage.
Gainsborough Men's Shed
DN21 · Small charity, income under £100k
We provide a safe, welcoming space in Gainsborough where adults can meet, reduce loneliness and improve well-being. We offer creative, physical and recreational activities, opportunities to learn and share skills, and…
Charity of Joshua Tyler for the Poor
DN21 · Income under £10k
Assist people on low incomes or who are in receipt of benefits
Small charities in West Lindsey
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.
Messingham Memorial Playing Field Association
DN17 · Income under £10k
Sport and recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Messingham
Market Rasen Eleemosynary Charities
LN8 · Small charity, income under £100k
The administration and control of the Charities assets. Making approved grants within the Scheme for appropriate applications.
Waddingham Village Hall
DN21 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide facilities for villagers
Charity of Thomas Richardson for A Free School
DN39 · Income under £10k
"A school for the benefit of the poor of Ulceby by providing equipment, activities and special benefits for Ulceby, St Nicholas School in areas where such assistance is not available from the Local Education Authority"
Bonby Pre-school Playgroup
DN20 · Small charity, income under £100k
Bonby Pre-School aims to enhance the development and education of children from 2-5 (prior to school) in a safe environment.
The Dawber Garden Community Trust
LN1 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a charity set up to maintain the Dawber Gardens so that all the public can enjoy this special open space
West Lindsey Silver Jubilee Association
LN8 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide hostel accomadation for groups of people
Nidus-UK
NG23 · Small charity, income under £100k
Most of the income and expenditure has been incurred in running the annual workshops for training of staff and information sharing (about 80%). Most recent income has been devoted to setting up a Nidotherapy Advice and…
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How many charities are there in West Lindsey?
There are 744 registered charities based in and around West Lindsey. 612 of them (82%) 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 Lindsey work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (216), education (214), and the arts and heritage (109). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 492 of the 744, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in West Lindsey?
Local charities in and around West Lindsey have 6,611 volunteers between them. That's what 375 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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