UK Charities Quizzes

About Specialist Charities

Charities play a huge role in UK life, supporting people, animals and communities through health services, emergency response, advice, education and practical help. This section introduces well-known organisations and explains what they do, who they help and why their work matters.

Quizzes are written in a clear, teacher-style tone that works for home learning and school projects. Learners can start with global emergency support in International Red Cross, explore support for service communities in The Royal British Legion, and learn how animal charities help pets and owners in PDSA Animal Welfare. UK sea rescue is covered in Royal National Lifeboat Institution, helping children see how charities protect lives around the coast.

Each quiz is short and focused, with instant feedback to build understanding. They are ideal for PSHE discussions, writing tasks (such as “How can we help?”), or simply building empathy and real-world knowledge.

Official curriculum guidance: PSHE education resources (GOV.UK).

Frequently Asked Questions

What will my child learn from the charities quizzes?

They will learn what different charities do, who they support, and how they raise money, while building vocabulary around community, volunteering, welfare and emergency services.

Are the quizzes suitable for school projects?

Yes. They work well for PSHE, citizenship and topic work, and they can help children gather key facts before writing a report or preparing a short presentation.

Do these quizzes include sensitive topics?

Some charities work in areas like disasters, injury or illness. Questions are written to be age-appropriate and informative, focusing on support, safety and practical help.

How can families use these quizzes at home?

Choose one charity, take the quiz together, then talk about one simple question: “Who does this charity help?” or “What could we do to support them?”

Author: Andy Lawson (Education Quizzes Team Member)

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