Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Monday, 27 November 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many charities and voluntary organisations there are in England and Wales; and how many people are (a) employed by and (b) contribute financially to these bodies. - Inc figures and fact that other information requested is not recorded centrally.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many charities and voluntary organisations there are in England and Wales; and how many people are (a) employed by and (b) contribute financially to these bodies. [139492] Mr. Boateng: Over 185,000 charities in England and Wales are registered with the Charity Commission. It is estimated that there are between 80,000 and 100,000 other charities which are excepted or exempt from registration, such as churches, schools and museums. There is no reliable information on the number of voluntary and community organisations which are not registered charities--estimates vary up to 500,000. The other information requested is not recorded centrally.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c442W; 139492
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Charities Charitable donations Employment Staff Registration Voluntary organisations
Contains statistics: Yes
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