Charities in Wiltshire
There are 3,606 registered charities based in and around Wiltshire. 2,731 of them (76%) 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 people1,162
- Education1,076
- Arts and heritage508
- Disability369
- Poverty and hardship266
- Older people228
- Environment122
- Animals79
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 2,475 of the 3,606. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 2,098 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 Wiltshire
5 of the 1,162 we found.
Wiltshire Area Youth Services - Ways
BA13 · Small charity, income under £100k
A youth service running in Westbury and Warminster, Wiltshire working with young people aged 11-19 and 8-25 with SEN needs. As a service we offer in school 1-2-1 mentoring support, term time weekly youth club and SEN…
The Wiltshire County Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs
SN15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Youth work
Wiltshire Treehouse
SN5 · Income £100k to £1m
We provide support to children, young people and their families living in Wiltshire affected by bereavement.
Wiltshire School of Gymnastics
SN12 · Income £100k to £1m
The charitys objectives are to organize, provide and assist in the organization offacilities which will enable and encourage children and young in full time education to undertake gymnastics in ensuring that due…
Stepping Stones-west Wiltshire Opportunity Group for Children With Special Needs
BA14 · Income £100k to £1m
Stepping Stones, District Specialist Centre is an Opportunity group for children with special needs. Special Needs being the term we use for identifying children who will benefit from specific Therapy and support to…
Education charities in Wiltshire
5 of the 1,076 we found.
Read Easy North and West Wiltshire
SN12 · Income under £10k
Provide one-to-one coaching in literacy free of charge to any adult. Coaching takes place in a public space.
Friends of Dinton School Wiltshire
SP3 · Income under £10k
Organise fund raising events including Summer Fayre, Christmas Bazaar, children's discos, cake sales, carol singing.
Friends of Staverton School Wiltshire
BA14 · Income under £10k
Parent Teacher Association
Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited
BA14 · Small charity, income under £100k
To facilitate music-making activities for people of all ages living in the villages/towns of Wiltshire, through presenting and performing music. To promote the study and practice of music, especially in its social and…
Bath & Wiltshire Schools' Sports Trust
BA15 · Small charity, income under £100k
The promotion of sport and learning opportunities to young people in the Bath area and West Wiltshire.
Arts and heritage charities in Wiltshire
5 of the 508 we found.
The North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra
SN16 · Small charity, income under £100k
Classical Orchestral Performances 3 times a year
The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum
SP1 · Income under £10k
To support The Rifles (Berkshire & Wiltshire) Museum
The Wiltshire Historic Buildings Trust Limited
SN14 · Small charity, income under £100k
The rescue of historic buildings at risk within the county of Wiltshire with a view to their long term survival.
Wiltshire Buildings Record
SN15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Holds regular meetings where members can learn to record buildings or practise their skills.Holds an annual day course on a theme of interest to members.Issues a regular newsletter.Publishes books and articles.Offers…
Wiltshire Victoria County History Trust CIO
BA15 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity raises funds to support the research, preparation and writing of the Victoria County History of Wiltshire. It raises funds by seeking donations and organising fund-raising events.
Disability charities in Wiltshire
5 of the 369 we found.
Wiltshire and Bath Independent Living Trust Ltd
BA14 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance the care, treatment and education of people with disabilities, in particular by the provision of a permanent exhibition of a comprehensive range of aids and equipment.
Wiltshire 16-40 Phab Club
SN11 · Income under £10k
To promote the integration of people with and without disabilities. To provide social activities for young people within the North Wiltshire area including day trips, bingo; discos; craft evenings, etc. Also…
Wiltshire Blind Association
SN10 · Income £100k to £1m
Wiltshire Sight exists to reduce the impact of sight loss, providing local services to enable Blind and Partially-Sighted people in Wiltshire and Swindon to lead fulfilling, independent lives.
Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living Limited
SN10 · Income £100k to £1m
Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living, is run by disabled people to promote independent living in the form of help and advice on direct payments, individual budgets, writing support plans and the provision of the User…
Headway Salisbury and South Wiltshire Ltd
SP2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Services and support for brain injured people and their families. Regular service user group meetings. Regular fundraising activities and profile raising.
Poverty and hardship charities in Wiltshire
5 of the 266 we found.
Wiltshire Police Benevolent Trust
SN10 · Small charity, income under £100k
The relief of financial hardship among people by providing such persons with goods or services which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means. To support charities established for the benefit of police…
Wiltshire Ambulance Service Benevolent Fund
SN12 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide financial assistance (during times of hardships) and holiday accommodation to members and ex-members (including families) of the Wiltshire Ambulance Service Benevolent Fund. Operates within the Wiltshire…
Wiltshire Masonic Charity Foundation
SP1 · Income under £10k
To advance such charitable purpose (as charitable under the laws of england & wales), within the masonic province of wiltshire, as the trustees see fit from time to time, through the provision of grants to individuals…
The Wiltshire Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Charity Trust Fund
SN4 · Income under £10k
Charitable donations from membership to Masonic and non Masonic charities, also donations to local organisations for thebenefit of the community.
The Hub@ba15
BA15 · Small charity, income under £100k
The relief or prevention of poverty or financial hardship and the relief of sickness amongst the residents of the Bradford on Avon Community Area (as defined by Wiltshire Council) without distinction of age, gender,…
Charities for older people in Wiltshire
5 of the 228 we found.
Westbury (Wiltshire) Welfare of the Elderly Association
BA13 · Income under £10k
1.To promote the welfare of the elderly of Westbury and district in any manner which now or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable.2.To raise funds to maintain and equip Grassacres Hall.3.To maintain regular…
The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust
SN10 · Income £100k to £1m
The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust secures the homes of the over 60s, or with a registered disability or those who are victims of domestic abuse living in Wiltshire and Swindon who have become, or are at risk of becoming,…
University of the Third Age in Kennet (Wiltshire)
SN8 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our charity is democratic, self funded and a self managed organisation which exists to provide education & leisure activities for men & women, no longer in full time employment. Activities are organised entirely by…
Worton and Marston Link Scheme
SN10 · Income under £10k
Providing a good neighbour service for people in our community. this mainly involves providing transport for older people to medical appointments where they either have no transport of their own or if public services…
Tetbury & District University of the Third Age (U3a)
GL8 · Small charity, income under £100k
The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development in Tetbury…
Small charities in Wiltshire
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.
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.
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bishopstone and Stratford Tony, Salisbury
SP2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Anglican Parish Church providing Christian ministry in the area covering the villages of Bishopstone and Stratford Tony
Goodworth Clatford Village Club CIO
SP11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Village Club
Frome Relief in Sickness Charities
BA11 · Income under £10k
Financial assistance for chronically sick and disabled people
Friendship Day Centre, Winterslow
SP5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Weekly meetings Tuesday 10am-3pm. Led by organiser supported by volunteers. Transport, coffee, 2 course hot lunch, tea provided. Wide variety of activities, art, craft, music, games, exercises, speakers, parties…
Malmesbury History Society
SN16 · Income under £10k
The society holds regular member meetings, hires speakers, supports education, research and publications on the history of the Malmesbury area.
Winturwell Women's Institute
SN10 · Income under £10k
We had speakers on our local hospice, Goats of the Gorge, Police Dog training, Cake Icing decorations, Winter Wonderland, Lillian Bayliss, an auctioneer and flower arranging. The group also enjoyed a New Year Lunch…
Ramsbury Luncheon Club
SN8 · Income under £10k
To provide a nourishing lunch, in a friendly atmosphere, to some who may not otherwise see many people.
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How many charities are there in Wiltshire?
There are 3,606 registered charities based in and around Wiltshire. 2,731 of them (76%) 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 Wiltshire work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (1,162), education (1,076), and the arts and heritage (508). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 2,475 of the 3,606, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Wiltshire?
Local charities in and around Wiltshire have 57,999 volunteers between them. That's what 2,098 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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How can I check a charity in Wiltshire is genuine?
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