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Charities in Durham

151 registered charities are based within 1.5 miles of the middle of Durham, with a combined income of £70.7m a year. That’s more than the middle County Durham area (5), ranking 1 of 169. 2 registered in the last three months.

DH1, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Durham

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  • Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Education - 3-18, co-educational day and boarding £14.1m a year · 0.45 miles
  • The Durham Diocesan Board Of Finance The objects of the charity are to hold real and personal property for purposes connected with the Church of England and to transact… £12.5m a year · Durham · 1.3 miles
  • St John'S College, Durham To provide for the education and training of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England and other Christian ministries and to… £8.2m a year · South Bailey · 0.35 miles
  • The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham Durham Cathedral is the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Durham. It is the Shrine of St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede, the… £5.9m a year · The College · 0.35 miles
  • St Cuthbert'S Hospice, Durham St Cuthbert's Hospice promotes the relief of sickness of persons from Co Durham and NE England suffering from a life-limiting or other… £4.8m a year · Road · 1.2 miles
  • Redhills Cio For the public preserving the built and cultural of Redhills Miners Hall in Durham providing cultural events, educational activities and… £4.3m a year · Flass Street · 0.4 miles
  • St Chad'S College Durham TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, LEARNING, RELIGION AND RESEARCH WITHIN THE COLLEGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND;TO… £4.2m a year · North Bailey · 0.3 miles
  • Durham Students' Union Durham Students' Union provides representation, advice, support and activities for over 17,000 students of Durham University. Alongside… £2.6m a year · New Elvet · 0.3 miles
  • Lord Crewe'S Charity The Charity operates for the benefit of necessitous Church of England clergy in the Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle, and for charitable… £1.8m a year · Stonebridge · 1.3 miles
  • Durham Action On Single Housing LTD Provide accommodation and supported accommodation for homeless people aged 16-65. £1.3m a year · Gort Place · 0.95 miles
  • The Society For The Advancement Of Management Studies Limited supporting early career academics in the field of management studies £612k a year · Riverside Place · 0.2 miles
  • The King'S Church Durham The advancement of non-conformist Christian religion; the relief of poverty or hardship of people in need by the provision of funding,… £571k a year · Fieldhouse Lane · 0.75 miles
  • Society Of The Sacred Mission Charitable activities within the fields of Christian ministry, spirituality and education, usually at the invitation of the wider Church.… £487k a year · Claypath · 0.2 miles
  • Grey College Junior Common Room GREY COLLEGE JUNIOR COMMON ROOM IS A STUDENTS' UNION WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE EDUCATION ACT 1994. THE UNION'S OBJECTS ARE THE ADVANCEMENT… £486k a year · South Road · 0.85 miles
  • The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Nicholas, Durham Parish Church £439k a year · Market Place · on your doorstep
  • The Palaeontological Association To support the science of palaeontology and related subjects by publication of original research, by the holding of meetings, by the award… £439k a year · Old Elvet · 0.3 miles
  • Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Fund DURHAM JOHNSTON COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL FUND PROMOTES THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE PUPILS AT THAT SCHOOL WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF"Advancing… £408k a year · Crossgate Moor · 0.9 miles
  • Christchurch Claypath Durham Christchurch Durham is an Evangelical church in the centre of Durham which serves a mix of families, young professionals and students. We… £404k a year · Claypath · 0.1 miles
  • Communities Together Durham To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of Christian based charities in the furtherance of their objects or any one of them mainly but… £362k a year · Stonebridge · 1.3 miles
  • St Margaret'S Centre The St Margaret?s Centre supports adults of all ages with mental health issues and other disabilities. It provides a welcoming therapeutic… £328k a year · Margery Lane · 0.55 miles
  • Waddington Street Centre Limited Waddington Street Centre specialises in the provision of a wide range of learning opportunities for people experiencing mental health… £310k a year · Waddington Street Centre LTD · 0.45 miles
  • British Machine Vision Association And Society For Pattern Recognition Advance the education of the public in machine vision and pattern recognition £299k a year · South Road · 0.65 miles
  • Durham City Youth Project The project aims to provide experiences and opportunities both social and educational to young people who are deemed to be disadvantaged… £296k a year · Front Street · 1.4 miles
  • Friends Of Durham Cathedral Durham Cathedral forms part of a world heritage site. The Friends were set up in 1933 solely to help to maintain and enhance the building… £283k a year · The College · 0.35 miles
  • Durham Cathedral Choir Association The objective of the charity is to advance the education of the public in the art and science of English cathedral music by supporting and… £283k a year · The College · 0.35 miles
  • Laurel Avenue Community Association Laurel Avenue Community Association is committed to supporting local residents and the wider community by providing accessible services,… £231k a year · Laurel Avenue Community Association · 1.0 miles
  • St Cuthbert'S Society Junior Common Room Operation of the Junior Common Room of St Cuthbert's Society (Durham University). £230k a year · South Bailey · 0.4 miles
  • Durham City Methodists Religous worship and associated activities £228k a year · Old Elvet · 0.25 miles
  • Durham Amateur Rowing Club 1860 Limited Durham Amateur Rowing Club is a community sports club specialising in rowing but also working with partner organisations to offer… £228k a year · Green Lane · 0.55 miles
  • Van Mildert College Junior Common Room The JCR is a student-run organisation at Van Mildert College, Durham University; it represents their interests and supports their personal… £217k a year · Hill Lane · 1.0 miles
  • Hatfield College Junior Common Room Charitable Incorporated Organisation Operation of the Junior Common Room of Hatfield College (Durham Univeristy), Providing social, sporting, cultural, and recreational… £196k a year · North Bailey · 0.2 miles
  • The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St John, Neville'S Cross, Durham Regular public worship open to all; the provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation; pastoral work, including visiting… £186k a year · 0.2 miles
  • The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Oswald, Durham Those of a C of E PCC: providing and maintaining a place of Christian worship; conducting religious services: weddings/funerals/baptisms;… £181k a year · Church Street · 0.4 miles
  • Josephine Butler Junior Common Room Charitable Incorporated Organisation We gather and represent opinion of those studying at Josephine Butler College at Durham University, working with local partners to effect… £175k a year · South Road · 1.2 miles
  • Rt Community Projects LTD RTProjects aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people in County Durham through engagement in creative activities with… £161k a year · Court · 1.3 miles
  • Durham Area Disability Leisure Group DADLG provides a wide range of sports, social and leisure opportunities for children and young people with disabilities and their… £160k a year · Maynards Row · 0.8 miles
  • Humanity Direct Trust The charity allows contributions to be paid directly to medical specialists, normally the hospital, in third world countries to have… £153k a year · 0.3 miles
  • Durham Union Society To educate the members of the charity in the art of public speaking and debate;to represent the University at competitive debate;to… £149k a year · Archery Rise · 0.7 miles
  • Alington House Community Association We target work with groups that face disadvantage including economic, social and educational disadvantages. We promote celebration of… £144k a year · North Bailey · 0.2 miles
  • British Society For Research On Ageing We aim to increase knowledge of the processes, causes and effects of ageing, and means for counteracting these, both in human beings and… £143k a year · South Road · 0.65 miles
  • Mary Ward Loreto Uk Promotion of awareness of human trafficking, its causes, manifestations and adverse consequences. To contribute to the prevention and… £130k a year · Albert Street · 0.5 miles
  • Lowes Barn Community Project Cio To establish a Community Centre for Durham City South West and neighbourhoods, based on the work of the Lowes Barn Community Project small… £116k a year · Road · 1.2 miles
  • Durham Pride Uk Advocating, raising awareness and educating the public, statutory and non- statutory agencies about the issues and difficulties affecting… £116k a year · Windmill Hill · 0.9 miles
  • Shakespeare Temperance Trust Cio We are a grant making charity promoting temperance and a providing the facilities of a temperance hall in or near the City of Durham. £109k a year · Stonebridge · 1.3 miles
  • St Aidan'S Junior Common Room Charitable Incorporated Organisation Providing social, sporting, cultural and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for their personal development. £109k a year · Windmill Hill · 0.9 miles
  • Gilligate Church Estate Charity Church maintenace and education funds £108k a year · 0.2 miles
  • 1st Framwellgate Moor Scout Group Full range of Scouting activities for Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Young Leaders £105k a year · Newcastle Terrace · 1.5 miles
  • Framwellgate Moor Youth & Community Association TO RUN AND MAINTAIN, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF FRAMWELLGATE MOOR AND THE ADJACENT LOCALITY, A VIABLE COMMUNITY AND YOUTH… £105k a year · Front Street · 1.4 miles
  • The Redeemed Christian Church Of God - Living Grace Chapel Limited To promote Christian Religious purpose. To support the needy, homeless and vulnerable in our communities.To help facilitates inclusion and… £90k a year · Frankland Lane · 0.35 miles
  • University College Durham Trust The Charity carries out its objects by providing grants to support University College in the University of Durham. £88k a year · Palace Green · 0.15 miles
  • The Orthodox Church Of St Cuthbert And St Bede, Durham THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN GENERAL AND THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FURTHERANCE OF A PARISH IN THE CITY OF… £75k a year · Wanless Terrace · 0.25 miles
  • The North East Religious Learning Resources Centre Limited The NERLRC exists to promote and encourage religious learning and literacy by providing resources, information and training to individuals… £71k a year · Stonebridge Lane · 1.3 miles
  • Durham Presbyterian Church The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, primarily, but not exclusively, within Durham and the… £70k a year · Laburnum Avenue · 0.5 miles
  • Gilesgate Community And Welfare Association Provision of facilities to enable a wide range of community based activities. £66k a year · Maynards Row · 0.75 miles
  • Durham Dales Parish Nursing The charity provides holistic care, with an emphasis on mental and spiritual health, to people living in the Durham Dales area, through… £60k a year · Stonebridge · 1.3 miles
  • The Burkitt Scholarship Fund Provision of educational scholarships for pupils to attend Durham School and also to provide scholarships to Old Dunelmians to attend… £54k a year · 0.45 miles
  • Durham City Shopmobility TO EMPOWER DISABLED PERSONS IN DURHAM CITY, BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ELECTRIC AND MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS OR SCOOTERS, TO ACCESS SHOPPING AREAS,… £50k a year · Level 1 Prince Bishops Car Park · on your doorstep
  • The Church Estate The objects of the charity are the repair of the fabric of St Margaret's Church, Durham and to maintain the services therein and subject… £50k a year · 0.45 miles
  • Ustinov College Graduate Common Room In the last year, the Graduate Common Room has run its regular events including formal dinners, family parties and local trips. After… £49k a year · Sheraton Park · 0.85 miles
  • The Durham Lesotho Diocesan Link Helping develop child-focused rehabilitation programme, health education programme (including AIDS awareness, and diabetes), Christian… £39k a year · Stonebridge · 1.3 miles
  • British Zeolite Association The charity:- facilitates members of the association to organise an annual conference.- provides bursaries for young researchers to attend… £36k a year · South Road · 0.65 miles
  • The Viscount Ridley North Of England Cadet Forces Trust To assist cadets in the North East of England from disadvantaged backgrounds wishing to undertake adventure, sporting and leadership… £35k a year · Old Elvet · 0.2 miles
  • North East Churches Acting Together To facilitate and support the churches of the North east in their relationships with one another and their wider mission in the world.… £29k a year · Fieldhouse Lane · 0.75 miles
  • Rccg Sanctuary Of Power, Durham General Charitable Purposes that includes Religious Activities and the Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty to Children/young People;… £28k a year · Front Street · 1.4 miles
  • Durham Samaritans Listening, and offering emotional support, to those in distress £28k a year · Sutton Street · 0.4 miles
  • Durham City Of Sanctuary We are part of the nationwide City of Sanctuary movement. Based in County Durham, we work to build opportunities for introductions and… £28k a year · Windmill Hill · 0.9 miles
  • Friends Of Dcsf Providing additional support for Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation in the nature of social events and fund raising. £21k a year · 0.45 miles
  • The Durham Singers Presentation of public concerts and other musical events. £20k a year · Archery Rise · 0.7 miles
  • Mct Durham Pcf As volunteers we work with professionals to influence and improve services to children and young people (0-25 years) with special… £18k a year · Maynards Row · 0.8 miles
  • Ruth First Educational Trust Raises funds to award the annual Ruth First Scholarship to enable a student from southern Africa to take a taught Master's course at… £18k a year · Geoffrey Avenue · 0.85 miles
  • The Foreign Anglican Church And Educational Association Limited The Charity exists to own the Church Building of St George's Anglican Church in Paris and support the running costs. It also acts as… £18k a year · South Street · 0.25 miles
  • The Friends Of Durham Botanic Garden To advance public education in botany, horticulture, ecology and environmental science at Durham University Botanic Garden which is itself… £16k a year · Hollingside Lane · 1.0 miles
  • Henry Smith'S Charity Providing grants to assist young people and older people in need in the area of benefit of the Charity £16k a year · Nevilles Cross · 0.75 miles
  • Apostolic Lighthouse Church Of Durham Our youth leader has developed a ministry guide to help promote the Gospel . The material is called 'The Coffee Shop Ministry'. This has… £15k a year · Maynards Row · 0.8 miles
  • Friends Of St Margaret'S C E Primary School (Durham) Raises funds for education and training resources in St Margaret's school, Durham. Provides grants to enrich the experience of the pupils… £15k a year · Crossgate Peth · 0.6 miles
  • Worship 24/7 Network To advance the Christian religion including, but not exclusively, the provision of opportunities for worship for Christian believers. £15k a year · Lowes Court · 1.0 miles
  • Candle For India Candle for India supports children with special needs including cerebral palsy in India. We provide funding for the treatment and… £14k a year · Ellam Avenue · 0.85 miles
  • Ravensworth Chapel Trust £13k a year · Moor Crescent · 1.4 miles
  • Pelaw View Community Group General Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingSports/RecreationRelief of PovertyMedical/Health actiivitiesSocial Welfare/Community… £12k a year · Edge Court · 0.9 miles
  • Florence Fanny Caldcleugh Bequest To St Oswald'S Church, Durham CHURCH REQUIREMENTS £11k a year · Church Street · 0.4 miles

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How many charities are there in Durham?

151 registered charities are based within 1.5 miles of the middle of Durham.

What is the biggest charity in Durham?

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, with an income of £14.1m a year.