In numbers

9,764

Small charities

£706,805,276

Total annual income of small charities

£732,619,794

Total annual expenditure of small charities

This cause includes charities working to promote peace and justice, alleviate conflict or suffering. This includes supporting communities to realise their rights and improve quality of life in countries around the world.

Key Findings

  • 6% of small charities in England and Wales work in international development, the twelfth most common cause.
  • 30% of charities working for this cause are based in London, followed by 15% in the South East.
  • 81% of small charities working for this cause have an income of £100k or under.

Number of small charities by region

Number of small charities by income size

Number of small charities by beneficiary type

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Public services and small charities

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