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Not-For-Profit Companies in the UK: 22,423 Active Firms (2026)
Not-for-profit companies in the UK deliver charitable, social, educational and community services through grant, donation and contract-funded models.
Demand is shaped less by a single buyer type than by funders, commissioners, trustees and service users pulling in different directions. Larger organisations tend to sell capability to public-sector buyers or institutional funders, while smaller operators rely more on donations, memberships, grant awards and local service charges. Engagements range from local programme delivery and community support contracts to national service mandates with formal reporting, audited accounts and outcome measurement. Governance, safeguarding, bid management and finance teams are often as central to purchasing decisions as front-line service leads, because delivery credibility depends on evidence, controls and repeatable reporting rather than pure commercial expansion.
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The UK cohort contains 22,423 actively trading not-for-profit companies, spanning local community providers, education and cultural bodies, faith-linked organisations, environmental operators and mission-led service providers. Reported employment totals 6,107 people, which gives only a partial view of operating scale because many organisations combine paid staff with trustees, volunteers, contractors and partner delivery networks. The list also includes a long tail of newer entities alongside a much smaller group with sizeable turnover, so revenue distribution is likely to be uneven rather than clustered around a typical mid-market profile.
Operating discipline is shaped by charitable governance, grant compliance, restricted funding, procurement rules and public-benefit expectations. Organisations that deliver commissioned services must often evidence safeguarding, complaints handling, financial controls and outcome reporting before they win repeat work. Trading subsidiaries add another layer where commercial income is used to fund mission-led activity, especially in culture, education and community services. The market structure therefore favours organisations that can translate social outcomes into auditable reporting without losing the trust-based relationships on which donations, memberships and local partnerships depend.
Funding pressure appears likely to keep the sector cautious, with reserves, grant renewal risk and contract pricing shaping hiring and programme decisions. Newer organisations tend to enter around specific community needs or place-based services, while scale remains harder where income is episodic or tied to restricted grants. Consolidation may occur through partnerships, shared back-office functions and service transfers rather than conventional acquisitions. Larger operators with repeat contracts and mature governance should remain better placed, but many smaller organisations will continue to prioritise survivability, volunteer capacity and evidence of impact over expansion for its own sake.
22,423
Active firms
2026
134
Over £5M
company revenue
5,380
Incorporated since 2022
new registrations
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (134 of 22,423 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
23% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (5,380 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Not-for-profit company buyers commonly sit across charitable, social, educational and community-service categories, so suppliers often need to map the underlying funding model before segmenting accounts.
Grant- and donation-funded organisations tend to have different buying cycles from contract-funded service providers, even where the operating activity appears similar.
Public-service delivery, civil society activity and outsourced provision overlap in this market, which can make procurement responsibilities less uniform than in commercial SME segments.
Contract-funded service providers are more likely to mirror public-sector procurement rhythms than donation-led organisations, particularly where delivery depends on tenders or framework access.
Top UK Not-For-Profit companies
FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a multi‑academy education trust running primary and secondary schools. Provides central management, governance and support services, teacher training and school improvement initiatives, and…
Serves pupils, families and local communities through primary and secondary academies, and works with schools joining its multi-academy trust in the North West of England and West Midlands.
Financial Health
StableStable · -90% CAGR over 2y
Location
AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a multi‑academy trust running primary and secondary schools. Provides state‑funded education combining academic curriculum with character and values‑based development, and delivers…
Serves children, young people and families seeking state-funded primary and secondary education with a Hindu ethos, alongside local communities and government education stakeholders in the UK.
Financial Health
StableStable · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
CHURCHES CONSERVATION TRUST ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates and manages historic churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust as visitor attractions. Provides public access, guided tours, events, educational activities, venue hire for…
Serves a mix of consumers, community groups and organisations: heritage visitors, tourists, members and donors, plus event organisers, tour groups and film or venue hirers seeking historic church…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATION LONDON
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides grants, fellowships, and funding to civil society organisations and individuals worldwide, and conducts research, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic litigation to support democracy,…
Serves civil society organisations, advocacy groups, researchers, legal practitioners, and individuals worldwide working on democracy, human rights, justice, and inclusive governance.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsAdministers charitable funds and distributes grants to non-profit organisations, community groups, schools and sports clubs. Raises donations from individuals, businesses and public bodies, and runs…
Serves Cambridgeshire charities, community groups, schools and sports clubs seeking grants, and engages local individuals, businesses, public sector bodies, professional advisers, trusts and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 13% CAGR over 1y
Location
N.H.G. ACCOMMODATIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides social and affordable housing through rental, shared ownership and supported housing schemes. Manages residential properties, tenant services, repairs and maintenance, and community…
Serves London residents and home seekers, including social and temporary housing tenants, leaseholders, shared owners, private renters, key workers and people needing housing with care or support.
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
WILLOWBROOK HOSPICE TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates retail and fundraising activities to support a hospice charity, including charity shops, online sales, a café, lottery, room hire, and fundraising events. Generates income to fund specialist…
Serves patients with life-limiting illnesses, carers, bereaved families and healthcare professionals in St Helens and Knowsley, plus local donors, shoppers, volunteers and corporate supporters.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 18% CAGR over 2y
Location
CO-OPTIONS LTD.
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a network of social enterprises providing wellbeing services, supported employment, and community-based activities for people with learning disabilities, including a farm project, bicycle…
Serves people with learning disabilities in North Wales, alongside their families, carers and local community customers engaging with its social enterprise activities.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 3y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides support services for disabled people, including advice on direct payments, payroll administration for personal assistants, support planning, community navigation, advocacy, and services for…
Serves Disabled people, Direct Payment users, children and young people, and families in Bristol, BANES and South Gloucestershire, alongside businesses seeking accessibility support.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 21% CAGR over 1y
Location
BOND UK LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsMembership organisation for NGOs and civil society groups working in international development. Provides advocacy, policy engagement, training, events, resources, funding information and…
Serves UK civil society organisations, NGOs and charities working in international development, humanitarian aid, global poverty, inequality and social justice, including members seeking advocacy,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 2y
Location
COMMUNITY ACTION FOR REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides support services for refugees and asylum seekers, including casework advice and guidance, social and wellbeing groups, ESOL and skills training, employability workshops, youth activities,…
Serves new-arrival asylum seekers and refugees in South London, including young people, adults, women and people seeking education, employment, casework, wellbeing and community support.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
JIGSAW RECOVERY PROJECT CIC
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides supported housing and support services for vulnerable adults and young people leaving local authority care. Offers accommodation, tenancy support and recovery-focused programmes addressing…
Serves vulnerable children and young people aged 16–18 leaving care and adults who are homeless or at risk, including people facing substance misuse, offending behaviour or mental health concerns, in…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 13% CAGR over 2y
Location
Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centres
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates specialist early years centres providing play‑based learning programmes for children under five with special educational needs and disabilities. Offers family support, early intervention…
Serves under-5 children with SEND and their families, alongside early years educators, mainstream childcare settings and local authorities seeking inclusion support across its centre regions.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 29% CAGR over 2y
Location
3CHA LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides social housing and supported accommodation for people with complex needs. Manages tenancies, property maintenance and repairs, and works with local authorities and support providers to…
Serves people with complex needs requiring supported social housing, existing tenants, and partner organisations including local authorities, support providers and housing agencies across the UK.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 32% CAGR over 2y
Location
CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a multi‑academy trust of primary schools and provides central governance, finance and operational support. Delivers school improvement services, teacher training, professional development…
Serves primary schools, headteachers, teachers, trainees and education staff within its academy trust and wider school network, including leaders seeking professional development.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -86% CAGR over 2y
Location
KENT SURREY SUSSEX AHSN LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupports the development, testing and adoption of healthcare innovations within the NHS and social care. Works with clinicians, researchers and industry to implement evidence‑based technologies,…
Serves NHS and social care teams, health and care professionals, innovators, researchers, academics and life sciences businesses, alongside patients, carers and communities across Kent, Surrey and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 2% CAGR over 5y
Location
COELIAC UK
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides information, advice and support for people with coeliac disease, including guidance on gluten‑free diets, diagnosis and living with the condition. Campaigns for improved care and food…
Serves people affected by coeliac disease or needing to live gluten free, including children, parents and carers, alongside healthcare professionals, schools, caterers, researchers and food…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 13% CAGR over 1y
Location
THE LINK EDUCATION TRUST
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a multi‑academy trust of primary and special schools, providing governance, leadership, and shared support services. Oversees member schools and supports delivery of primary education, staff…
Serves pupils and families through mainstream and special schools, and engages schools considering joining the trust, education staff, early career teachers, trustees and governance stakeholders.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 1% CAGR over 1y
Location
SLOUGH CHILDREN FIRST LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides children’s social care and family support services, including fostering and adoption, youth justice programmes, targeted early help, kinship care support, short break care for disabled…
Serves children, young people and families in Slough, including children in care, care leavers, young carers and those needing safeguarding support, alongside foster/adoptive carers, kinship carers…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 1% CAGR over 1y
Location
OAK PHILANTHROPY (UK) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides philanthropic grant‑making to non‑profit organisations and initiatives, funding programmes focused on environmental protection and climate action, housing and homelessness, women’s issues,…
Serves nonprofit, community and civil society organisations working on environment, climate, housing and homelessness, women’s issues, human rights, learning differences, child safeguarding and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
THE NATIONAL CARE FORUM
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsMembership organisation representing not-for-profit social care and support providers. Conducts policy advocacy, research and sector projects, publishes reports and guidance, and runs programmes,…
Serves not-for-profit social care and support providers, including organisations running care homes, housing, and community support settings, plus sector partners involved in adult social care.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 14% CAGR over 1y
Location
SOCIAL FARMS AND GARDENS
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupports and represents community farms, gardens and care farming projects. Provides membership services, training, events, publications, insurance and land‑use advice, and runs projects and…
Serves UK community farms, gardens, school farms and care farming groups, alongside local communities, sector partners, funders and public bodies involved in community-led growing and land…
Financial Health
StableStable · Profitable, Hiring · 12% CAGR over 2y
Location
LAUDES FDN UK LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides philanthropic funding and partnership support for initiatives addressing climate change and social inequality. Awards grants, collaborates with organisations, and supports research and…
Serves grant partners and sector initiatives working in built environment, fashion, finance and capital markets, food, and cross-industry systems change.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -9% CAGR over 2y
Location
Global Impact Ventures Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides philanthropic advisory, fundraising, and operational infrastructure services for donors, foundations, nonprofits, and social enterprises. Supports charitable programmes through fund…
Serves philanthropy-focused clients, including nonprofits, foundations, individual donors, social entrepreneurs, and public and private sector organizations seeking advisory, infrastructure, fund…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
WE THE CATALYSTS CIC
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowSupports charities and nonprofit organisations to use digital technology, data and design. Runs a network providing research, resources and workshops, and connects nonprofits with technology partners…
Serves charities, nonprofits, social-sector organisations, funders and tech-for-good partners seeking support around technology and justice-focused digital change.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
WATERWISE PROJECT (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPromotes water efficiency and conservation through policy advocacy, research, campaigns, and training. Works with governments, regulators, water companies, organisations, and communities to reduce…
Serves UK organisations, individuals and communities, including governments, regulators, water companies, built-environment stakeholders and partners across the water sector.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -58% CAGR over 4y
Location
UK ACTIV LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsMembership organisation for the UK physical activity and fitness sector. Conducts research, develops industry standards, runs campaigns and events, and works with partners to promote physical…
Serves B2B and public-sector organisations in the UK physical activity sector, including gyms, leisure centres, fitness operators, schools, health bodies and partners involved in public health and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Foundation Fostering Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates an independent fostering agency that recruits, assesses and supports foster carers, providing training, supervision and therapeutic support, and working with local authorities to place…
Targets prospective and existing foster carers and foster families in Worcestershire and the West Midlands, including people new to fostering and carers considering transferring from another agency.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 2y
Location
Diagrama Children's Services Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides adoption and fostering services, including recruiting and assessing prospective adopters and foster carers, matching children who need permanent homes with families, and offering guidance,…
Serves prospective adoptive parents and families, plus local authorities, across London, Surrey, Sussex and Kent, with focus on adopters for sibling groups, older children, minority ethnic children…
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 2y
Location
Young People At Heart Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an Ofsted-registered independent fostering agency that recruits, assesses and supports foster carers, and works with local authorities to provide foster placements and support services for…
Serves local authorities, prospective and transferring foster carers, current foster families, young people in foster care, and children of foster carers.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
C.A.R.E. CFE
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides supported accommodation and support services for people facing disadvantage or homelessness. Offers residents advice, guidance and personal support, and works with local authorities and…
Serves disadvantaged people needing supported accommodation, with referrals and partnerships from local authorities and support agencies managing homelessness in Leeds and Wakefield.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
POWER2 LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDelivers mentoring programmes for children and young people, including one‑to‑one and group mentoring in schools. Provides practical and emotional support aimed at improving wellbeing, confidence,…
Serves schools, commissioners, virtual schools, parents and carers, corporate partners, and trusts and foundations, supporting children and young people facing poor wellbeing, low household income,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 30% CAGR over 3y
Location
INSIDE SUCCESS UNION C.I.C.
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides training, employment programmes, workshops and counselling for young people aged 16–24. Publishes a youth-focused magazine and runs community events, mentoring and outreach projects offering…
Serves young people aged 16–24 across the UK, alongside schools, families, employers, mentors, advertisers, donors and community organisations involved in youth employment, wellbeing and community…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
SUPPORTING POSITIVE PATHS C.I.C.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides support services for children, young people and adults with additional support needs, including one‑to‑one assistance, group activities, community access and short breaks. Programmes support…
Serves children, young adults and older adults with additional support needs, plus their families and carers, primarily in Edinburgh and East Lothian.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
MYTON HOSPICE (PROMOTIONS) LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsSupports a charitable hospice by operating fundraising activities, including charity retail shops, lottery draws, donation campaigns, and community events. Generates income to fund hospice care…
Serves people with terminal illnesses and their families, healthcare professionals making referrals, and local supporters including donors, lottery players, retail shoppers, volunteers and corporate…
Financial Health
StableStable · 5% CAGR over 1y
Location
BANYA FAMILY PLACEMENT AGENCY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides fostering and family placement services, recruiting and assessing foster carers and placing children with approved foster families. Offers therapeutic fostering, training and support for…
Serves prospective and existing foster carers, people interested in Shared Lives caring, and local authorities needing placements for children and young people.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
St. Michael's Homes Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides residential treatment, transitional housing, psychotherapy and aftercare programmes for individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. Also offers engagement, intake and…
Serves individuals needing mental health and housing-related support, including people seeking residential treatment, transitional housing, psychotherapy and aftercare, as well as prospective service…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable, Hiring · 12% CAGR over 2y
Location
Unloc Learning Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDelivers education and youth development programmes for schools, colleges and partner organisations focused on leadership, social action and entrepreneurship skills. Provides workshops, projects,…
Serves schools and colleges, businesses, councils, NHS and community foundations seeking youth engagement programmes, plus youth groups and students aged 13–25.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 21% CAGR over 3y
Location
BEDWORTH, RUGBY AND NUNEATON CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides free, independent advice and information on debt, benefits, housing, consumer and financial issues. Offers specialist casework, financial education and support services, and undertakes…
Serves individuals and households in Bedworth, Rugby and Nuneaton who need free advice, especially people facing debt, benefits, housing, financial hardship, disability, energy or consumer issues.
Financial Health
StableStable · 3% CAGR over 1y
Location
AGE UK MAIDSTONE SEVENOAKS & TONBRIDGE
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsCharity providing support services for older people, including information and advice, independent living support at home, foot care services, social activities and events, dementia cafés, and…
Serves older people in the Maidstone area, including isolated residents, people living with dementia, and partners or carers seeking local support and community connection.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 81% CAGR over 1y
Location
FCC Communities Foundation Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDistributes grant funding to community and environmental projects through programmes linked to the Landfill Communities Fund. Supports initiatives such as public open spaces, community facilities,…
Serves UK community groups, charities, local authorities and not-for-profit organisations seeking grant funding for local amenities, public spaces, heritage, biodiversity and community building…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
THE INNOVATION UNIT LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsNot-for-profit social enterprise providing research, design and innovation services to public sector and community organisations. Develops and scales programmes addressing social challenges such as…
Serves public service organisations and voluntary/community sector partners at local and national level, including NHS, mental health, family support, care, housing and climate-focused programmes.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
FARPLACE TRADING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an animal rescue centre caring for and rehoming cats, horses and other animals, including difficult cases. Raises funds through a network of charity shops, online retail, donations and…
Serves animal adopters, donors, volunteers, charity shop customers, vegan festival attendees and companies seeking fundraising partnerships across the UK and Ireland.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 46% CAGR over 4y
Location
PYRAMID CARE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides fostering services by recruiting, assessing, and supporting foster carers and arranging placements for children and young people in care. Offers training, guidance, and ongoing support to…
Serves local authorities needing foster placements and support, while recruiting prospective and experienced foster carers who want to care for children and young people.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
COMMUNITY RAIL NETWORK
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsActs as a membership body for community rail partnerships and station adoption groups. Provides training, funding opportunities, resources and events, and produces research and policy responses to…
Serves community rail partnerships, station adoption and station friends groups, community stations, and rail-sector partners, sponsors and donors.
Financial Health
StableStable · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
Pioneers UK Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupports Christian missionary work by recruiting, training and mentoring volunteers and workers for long‑term and short‑term overseas missions, providing resources for churches, and coordinating…
Targets individual Christians, churches and supporters in the UK and Ireland seeking global mission placements, training, prayer resources or ways to fund mission and humanitarian projects.
Financial Health
StableStable · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
TENDRING COMMUNITY VOLUNTARY SERVICES
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsSupports and develops voluntary and community organisations by providing funding advice, training, networking events and promotional support. Coordinates partnerships between charities and public…
Serves voluntary and community groups, charities, statutory agencies and local residents in Tendring, including people facing poverty, poor health, social disadvantage, older people, young people and…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -8% CAGR over 1y
Location
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How UK Not-For-Profit companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Not-for-profit companies usually monetise a mission rather than a product line, so income is often layered. A single organisation may combine donations, grant funding, membership subscriptions, commissioned services, event income and a trading arm that cross-subsidises charitable work. Pricing tends to follow the funder rather than the end user: fixed-fee delivery contracts, cost-recovery grant budgets, restricted project awards, annual membership rates or low-margin service charges. Larger engagements usually come with milestone payments, outcome reporting and audit trails, while smaller community services can run on shorter funding cycles and volunteer support. The commercial constraint is not only winning income, but proving that money is being used for the stated purpose.
Who they sell to
Most not-for-profit sellers face a mixed buyer map. Public-sector commissioners, grant-making bodies, schools, community partners, corporate social responsibility teams and individual supporters may all fund the same organisation in different ways. Decision-making commonly involves chief executives, finance directors, programme leads, trustees and bid teams, with safeguarding or governance officers drawn in where services reach vulnerable groups. Larger contracts usually move through formal tenders, framework agreements or grant competitions, while membership and donation income is more often direct and relationship-led. Sales cycles vary by funding route: a local partnership can move quickly, but a commissioned service or institutional grant may take months and require evidence of delivery history.
What they buy
Most not-for-profit firms tend to spend on systems that reduce administrative load, evidence outcomes and protect trust. Common categories include donor management, grant tracking, finance, payroll, HR, safeguarding case management, volunteer scheduling, learning management, CRM, website, email, analytics and document control. Larger organisations may also buy bid-writing support, audit, legal advice, cyber security, cloud hosting, data integration and managed IT. Recruitment services are often relevant for finance, fundraising, service delivery and governance roles, though budgets can be cautious. Suppliers that understand restricted funds, reporting periods, trustee scrutiny and low tolerance for operational disruption usually have an easier conversation than those selling generic efficiency claims.
Why and how to sell to them
Not-for-profit buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when funding terms change, a grant is renewed, a new service contract starts, trustees request better controls or reporting becomes too manual. Other useful triggers include senior finance hires, fundraising team expansion, safeguarding reviews, merger discussions, new regional delivery, or the launch of a trading subsidiary. Outbound works better when it maps to funder compliance, reduced back-office effort, evidence of impact or lower delivery risk, rather than growth language borrowed from private-sector sales. Many buyers will ask how a purchase fits restricted budgets and whether implementation can be staged around programme deadlines, board meetings and year-end reporting.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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