Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Widows widowers and orphans
Discover 1,537 Beneficiary group charities that specialise in widows widowers and orphans. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Islamic Relief Worldwide
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues
Human Appeal
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Heritage, Saving of livesHuman Appeal changed its legal structure from a Trust to a Charitable Company (No:1154288). The historical information is available on Charity Commission under (previous Charity Number: 1005733) We aim to provide a holistic approach to humanitarian relief and development:1. Emergency & relief programmes2. Sustainable development3. Orphans programmes4. Social programmes.
The Church Of England Pensions Board
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Professions, ReligionProvides the best possible support and care, within available resources, to those who have retired from stipendiary and lay ministry within the Church of England, and to their dependants, through the provision of retirement and supported housing, and through discretionary grants to ensure beneficiaries have a minimum income standard.
The Royal Medical Foundation Of Epsom College
Beneficiary group, Education(1) To provide pensions for registered medical practitioners of the UK and their widows or widowers in reduced circumstances. (2) To provide generally for the advancement of education by the provision of a school. (3) To provide occasional financial assistance for registered medical practitioners of the UK and their widows or widowers and children in reduced circumstances.
The London Orphan Asylum (reed's School)
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Saving of livesTo provide education in Cobham for boys from the ages of 11 - 18, and girls in the Sixth Form. The objects of the Foundation, as set down in the Act and Constitution, are to advance the education of boys or girls who have lost one or both parents through death, divorce, or other family disaster, and whose home life, as a result, is unsatisfactory, unhappy or abnormal.
One Nation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesONE NATION IS AN INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEF ORGANISATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN SERVICES IN CRISIS AND NON-CRISIS SITUATIONS TO MOST NEEDY ORPHANS, WIDOWS AND DESTITUTE, IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE, RELIGION, CULTURE, CREED AND GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARY.
Orphans In Need
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe relief of poverty and sickness anywhere in the world, and in particular, those affected by natural causes or by wars and conflicts either foreign or domestic To advance the education of persons in need, including orphans, anywhere in the world by the provision of financial aid and materials
Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfare- The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship among orphaned children and other individuals in need .- The prevention or relief of sickness among orphaned children and other individuals in need.
Penny Appeal
Beneficiary group, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfarePenny Appeal provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with dedicated programmes to help the poor and needy by building wells, caring for orphans, providing nutritious food, delivering emergency aid in response to crisis situations and providing healthcare. Penny Appeal also works in the UK to help homeless people and women who have experienced domestic abuse.
The Royal Cambridge Home
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe Charity provides residential care for women and men who have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and women and men who can be considered to be or have been dependent on a man or woman who has served in the Armed Forces of The Crown. The Charity also offers Day Respite Care to men and women living locally.
Read Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareREAD FOUNDATION CHANGED ITS LEGAL STRUCTURE FROM A TRUST TO A CHARITABLE COMPANY, NO:1160256. HISTORICAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE PREVIOUS CHARITY NUMBER: 1114808.READ Foundation builds purpose built schools to provide quality education for poor and rural communities. It sponsors orphans & needy children to gain the skills needed to help themselves out of poverty.
Islamic Help
Beneficiary group, Environment, Religion, Saving of lives1. PROVISION OF EMERGENCY AID TO THOSE AFFECTED BY NATURAL & MAN-MADE DISASTERS2. ESTABLISHING LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY & LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMMES3. CARING FOR ORPHANS & VULNERABLE CHILDREN4. PROVIDING ACCESS TO CLEAN & SAFE WATER 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMMES6. PROVISION OF HEALTHCARE FOR PEOPLE IN NEED7. SUPPORTING EDUCATION
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentEmbracing measures for the protection and preservation of wildlife and habitats in Kenya. Including anti-poaching, community support, wild orphans rescue and rehabilitation and mobile veterinary support.
Abdullah Aid
Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfareAbdullah Aid is a NON PROFIT charity organisation serving humanity, We provide emergency relief around the world in over 27 countries. Our aim is to support orphans, widows, refugees, disabled and other less fortunate poor families who are struggling due to poverty, disaster or any other crisis.
Methodist Ministers' Housing Society
Beneficiary group, Housing(1)Providing, within the UK, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, housing, or financial assistance towards the housing needs of, and any associated amenities upon terms appropriate to their means, for: Methodist presbyters and deacons of limited means, their widows, widowers and dependents and further provision/assistance to reduce need(2) Such other charitable purposes as the trustees determine
Muslim Charity Helping The Needy
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareMuslim Charity's mission has evolved effectively over the last few years. Muslim Charity continues to provide emergency relief during and after a disaster has struck, but also focuses on addressing underlying causes of poverty,such as health, education and economic development.Building Hospitals, Safe drinking water, Schools,Orphan sponsorship projects are the core target of Muslim Charity.
British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma)
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupBlesma supports all serving and ex service men and women who lose limbs or the use of limbs, or one or both eyes in service or as a result of service. It also supports those ex service men and women who lose limbs not as a result of service or loss of use of limbs as a result of a traumatic incident. Blesma also supports widows and dependents of the above.
Sos Children's Villages UK
Beneficiary groupSOS Children's Villages UK is part of a global federation founded in 1949. Working in over 130 countries, the SOS Children's Villages federation is the world's largest non-governmental group focused on supporting children and young people who don't have, or at risk of losing, parental care. SOS Children's Villages UK supports children in over 100 of these today.
Mercy To Humanity
Beneficiary group, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION 1.2 TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE, WIDOWS, ORPHANS, REFUGEES, VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS 1.3 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR, THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND PEOPLE IN NEED
Royal Alfred Seafarers' Society
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProvision of care home facilities and housing for retired and disabled seafarers, their widows and dependants.
Royal British Legion Poppy Factory Limited
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe creation of paid, meaningful employment opportunities for ex-Service people, primarily disabled, together with their disabled dependants and widows/widowers.
Blackburn U.k. Trust
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareProviding aid to the poor people across the globe. Providing and building worship places where needed.Providing aid to orphans, widows and old who have difficulties and are disabled.
Governors Of The Charity For Relief Of The Poor Widows And Children Of Clergymen (commonly Called Clergy Support Trust)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, Social welfareClergy Support Trust, formerly Sons & Friends of the Clergy, is a clergy support charity established in 1655. Our mission is to support Anglican clergy families through difficult times, whether caused by financial hardship, health problems or other difficulties. We do this mainly through cash grants to individual beneficiaries and through working with other clergy wellbeing organisations.
Rahma (mercy)
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Saving of lives, Social welfareCharitable organisation sponsoring orphans, helping the poor and needy, emergency relief and disasters, water well and medical projects, building community centers and facilities.
Al-Imdaad Foundation UK
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesThe Al-Imdaad Foundation is an international non-profit humanitarian aid relief organisation dedicated to providing humanitarian services in crisis and non-crisis situations to most needy orphans, widows and destitute, irrespective of race, religion, culture, creed and geographical boundary.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many widows-widowers-and-orphans beneficiary group charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,537 registered widows-widowers-and-orphans beneficiary group charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the widows-widowers-and-orphans beneficiary group charities by income?
Save the Children International is the largest by latest reported annual income (£1.1bn). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of widows-widowers-and-orphans beneficiary group charities?
Widows-widowers-and-orphans beneficiary group charities reported a combined annual income of £56.4bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for widows-widowers-and-orphans beneficiary group charities?
Across all widows-widowers-and-orphans beneficiary group charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 88.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of widows-widowers-and-orphans beneficiary group charities?
Widows-widowers-and-orphans beneficiary group charities have an average annual income of £658k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.