UK Federated Charities

As part of our work in promoting sister non profits and greater collaboration, which we think is a huge missed opportunity, we've created this list of federated charities.  It's by no means complete, so if you're part of one and not on the list, send me details to ian@charityexcellence.co.uk. Or if you'd like your existing entry amended, or removed, simply send me the details.  It needs to be short - your name, a web link, whom you support and number of members.  We also have a much bigger list of charity networks and membership bodies.

Federated Charities List

1. Abbeyfield – Care homes and housing for older people.
   ~500 member societies
2. Age UK – National network supporting older people.
   ~130 local Age UKs
3. Air Cadet Charity – Supports RAF Air Cadets with grants and training.
   ~1,000 squadrons
4. Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK) – Funds opportunities for Army Cadets.
   ~1,600 detachments
5. Barnardo’s – Children’s charity offering protection and support.
   ~760 services
6. Blue Cross – Veterinary care, rehoming, and pet support.
   ~70 centres and shops
7. British Red Cross – Emergency response and humanitarian aid.
   ~200 UK services
8. Boys’ Brigade – Christian youth organisation for boys and young men.
   ~750 Companies
9. Care & Repair – Home adaptations for older adults.
   ~30 regional offices
10. Carers Trust – Supports unpaid carers across the UK.
    ~120 network partners
11. Citizens Advice – Free legal, financial, and housing advice.
    ~270 local offices
12. COBSEO – Umbrella body for Armed Forces charities.
    ~300 member organisations
13. CPRE – Campaigns to protect rural England.
    ~40 county branches
14. Disability Rights UK – Advocacy for disabled people.
    ~100 affiliated organisations
15. Emmaus – Community-based support for homelessness.
    ~30 communities
16. FA (The Football Association) – Governing body for football.
    ~50 county FAs
17. Girlguiding UK – Leadership and adventure for girls.
    ~30,000 units
18. Groundwork UK – Community action on poverty and environment.
    ~15 regional Trusts
19. Headway – Supports people affected by brain injury.
    ~100 local groups
20. Healthwatch – Voice for health and social care users.
    ~150 local bodies
21. Home-Start – Family support for parents with young children.
    ~180 local Home-Starts
22. IFAN – Network of food aid providers.
    ~550 member organisations
23. Lindengate – Nature-based mental health support.
    1 central site
24. Lions Clubs – Voluntary service clubs.
    ~600 clubs
25. London Youth – Supports youth organisations in London.
    ~600 member groups
26. Macmillan Cancer Support – Cancer care and support.
    ~2,400 services and partners
27. Masons – Fraternal organisation with charitable giving.
    ~7,000 lodges
28. Mencap – Learning disability support.
    ~300 affiliated groups
29. Mind – Mental health support and campaigning.
    ~130 local Minds
30. National Deaf Children’s Society – Supports deaf children and families.
    Single national charity
31. National Federation of Women's Institutes – Women’s community network.
    ~6,300 local WIs
32. NHS Charities Together – Supports NHS patients and staff.
    ~230 NHS charities
33. Relate – Relationship counselling.
    ~600 counsellors across centres
34. Riding for the Disabled – Therapeutic horse riding.
    ~500 groups
35. RNIB – Supports blind and partially sighted people.
    Single national charity
36. Rotary – Volunteer network for local and global causes.
    ~1,700 clubs
37. Royal British Legion – Support for veterans and families.
    ~2,500 branches
38. Royal Voluntary Service – Volunteers supporting older people and NHS.
    Single national charity
39. Salvation Army – Homelessness, addiction, and family support.
    ~650 centres
40. Scouts Association – Outdoor adventure and skills for young people.
    ~7,000 Scout Groups
41. Scope – Disability equality charity.
    Single national charity with 190+ shops
42. Scottish SPCA – Animal welfare in Scotland.
    1 national body with regional centres
43. Sea Cadets – Naval-themed youth training.
    ~400 units
44. Samaritans – Helpline for emotional distress.
    ~200 branches
45. SPCA (USPCA) – Animal welfare in Northern Ireland.
    1 central charity
46. SSAFA – Welfare support for Armed Forces community.
    ~90 branches
47. The Boys’ Brigade – Christian youth organisation.
    ~750 Companies
48. The Wildlife Trusts – Nature conservation and biodiversity.
    46 independent Trusts
49. Townswomen’s Guilds – Women’s friendship and campaigning.
    ~400 local guilds
50. Trussell Trust – Food bank network.
    ~1,300 food banks
51. U3A – Learning and social groups for older adults.
    ~1,000 local U3As
52. WI – See National Federation of Women's Institutes above.
53. Women’s Aid – Domestic abuse support and advocacy.
    ~170 member services
54. YMCA – Youth housing, training, and wellbeing.
    ~80 YMCAs
55. Young Farmers – Rural youth clubs focused on agriculture.
    ~600 clubs

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This federated charities list is for general interest only and does not constitute professional legal or financial advice.  I'm neither a lawyer, nor an accountant, so not able to provide this, and I cannot write guidance that covers every charity or eventuality.  I have included links to relevant regulatory guidance, which you must check to ensure that whatever you create reflects correctly your charity’s needs and your obligations.  In using this resource, you accept that I have no responsibility whatsoever from any harm, loss or other detriment that may arise from your use of my work.  If you need professional advice, you must seek this from someone else. To do so, register, then login and use the Help Finder directory to find pro bono support. Everything is free.

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