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Timely UK causes that need support — each with highly-rated charities working on it. Independent Clarity Scores from UK regulator filings — scores cannot be bought.
Cost of living & poverty
Millions of UK households face impossible choices between food, heating and rent. These charities provide direct, practical help.
- THE HACKNEY FOODBANK 99/100 · london
- Newcastle Foodbank 92/100 · newcastle
- HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM FOODBANK 94/100 · london
Homelessness
Rough sleeping and hidden homelessness keep rising — especially through winter. Support frontline outreach and housing.
- HOUSING JUSTICE 99/100 · UK-wide
- SUSSEX EMMAUS 88/100 · brighton
- KINGSTON CHURCHES ACTION ON HOMELESSNESS 94/100 · london
Mental health
Demand for mental-health support has surged. These charities run helplines, crisis services and community care.
- MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) 77/100 · UK-wide
- RETHINK CHARITY 100/100 · UK-wide
- CENTRAL LONDON SAMARITANS 100/100 · london
Refugees & asylum
Charities helping people who've fled war and persecution find safety and rebuild their lives in the UK.
- BRISTOL REFUGEE RIGHTS 100/100 · bristol
- WOMEN FOR REFUGEE WOMEN 95/100 · UK-wide
- ISLINGTON CENTRE FOR REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS 96/100 · london
Children & young people
Safeguarding, care and support for some of the UK's most vulnerable children and young people.
- RAINBOW TRUST CHILDREN'S CHARITY 91/100 · UK-wide
- THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR BLIND CHILDREN 90/100 · UK-wide
- NOAH'S ARK - THE CHILDREN'S HOSPICE 86/100 · london
Domestic abuse
Refuges, helplines and advocacy for people experiencing domestic abuse and coercive control.
- MILTON KEYNES WOMENS AID 89/100 · milton-keynes
- JEWISH WOMENS AID LIMITED 96/100 · UK-wide
- DOMESTIC ABUSE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT SERVICES 98/100 · Local
Emergency & disaster relief
Rapid response to floods, fires and humanitarian emergencies at home and overseas.
- SHELTERBOX TRUST 81/100 · UK-wide
- THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY 77/100 · UK-wide
- HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEF TRUST 85/100 · UK-wide
Older people & isolation
Companionship, care and advocacy for older people facing loneliness and hardship.
- RE-ENGAGE LTD 99/100 · UK-wide
- AGE UK OXFORDSHIRE 93/100 · oxford
- AGE CONCERN BROMLEY 97/100 · london
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