Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Widows widowers and orphans
Discover 601 Beneficiary group charities that specialise in widows widowers and orphans. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Coventry Freemen's Charity
Beneficiary groupThe payment of charity benefits or to provide relief in need to needy Freemen of the City of Coventry and the widows, widowers and other direct dependants of a deceased Freeman, who are resident within the UK.
Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Christian religion by making grants to assist the clergy, both active and retired and their dependants,in the major branches of the Christian church in the UK. The welfare of both poor members and widows of congregations of the Catholic Apostolic Church. The maintenance of remaining Catholic Apostolic Church buildings and their use for worship by other Churches as agreed.
Carlee LTD
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of a charity company making distributions for Jewish charitable purposes in the advancement of religion and the relief of needy persons, such as Talmudical Scholars, widows and their families.
Ann Watson's Trust
Beneficiary group, Professions, ReligionThe trustees maintain 11 flats in Sutton, Hull, for the use of ladies who are practising members of the Church of England, with priority being given to Clergy Widows and Unmarried Daughers of the Clergy.Educational grants given to individuals and local groups and organisations, conditions apply.
The Jane Goodall Institute (uk)
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentJane Goodall Institute promotes education & research of wildlife & conservation byScientific research of wild chimpanzees Sanctuaries for wild chimpanzees orphaned or illegally capturedJGI TACARE conserving habitats by helping local people develop means to meet food, health & education needs JGI Roots & Shoots helping young people make a better world for people, animals & the environment
Greenwich Charity Of William Hatcliffe And The Misses Smith
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HousingProvision of almshouse accommodation for thirteen persons over the age of 55, with a preference for widows and single women, living in the "area of benefit" i.e. the south side of the River Thames up to a radius of 5 miles from the almshouses. Provision of grants to enable elderly people, living in the charity's area of benefit, to remain in their own homes.
Oxfordshire Masonic Charity
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe objects of the charity are the relief of such poor and distressed freemasons or their poor and distressed widows and children, to or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions, societies and objects, as the provincial Grand Lodge shall in duly constituted meeting advise.
Christian Workers Relief Fund
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfareThe object of the charity is the relief of serving and former evangelists, bible teachers and their current or former dependants including spouses, widows or widowers who are normally resident in the United Kingdom and require such assistance because they are in a condition of need, hardship or distress, or sick, convalescent, disabled or handicapped or elderly.
The Hunt Servants' Fund
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe objects of the Charity are to promote education and training and to relieve poverty amongst Hunt Servants, their spouses, widows, widowers, children and remoter issue. Income is generated by donations, legacies and fund raising events.
Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Constabulary Welfare Fund
Beneficiary group, Saving of livesFollowing an assessment, to provide financial and material assistance to; Serving officers and staff of Hampshire Constabulary, it's pensioners, and their spouses, widows or dependants. To serving or retired members of any UK Police service with a connection to Hampshire or Special Constables injured as a result of Police duty.
Notdec UK
Beneficiary group, Social welfareNOTDEC UK provides financial support for the work of NOTDEC Uganda. Motherless babies and abandoned children are cared for in our purpose built facility, before returning to relatives in the community. NOTDEC UK funds, the staffing and running costs of the residential facility, the children's food, clothing, education and medical treatment, plus support in the wider community.
East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo provide relief to those in need among Mark Masons, their widows and dependants in the Province of East Lancashire.The Charity helps other organizations who benefit the public by providing services which encompass outdoor activities, specialist rescue services, medical healthcare and support.
Provincial Grand Charity Of Northamptonshire And Huntingdonshire
Associations, Beneficiary groupTHE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO APPLY BOTH THE CAPITAL AND INCOME TO, OR FOR THE RELIEF OF:1) NEED AMONGST BROTHER MASONS, OR THEIR WIDOWS, OR OTHER RELATIVES OR DEPENDENTS;2) TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF MASONIC CHARITIES3) TO OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS OR SOCIETIES, OR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DIRECT.
Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes
Beneficiary group, Heritage, Housing, Social welfare1) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ALMSHOUSES FOR DESERVING POOR PERSONS WHO ARE RETIRED SEAMEN, WIDOWS OR DAUGHTERS BEING NOT LESS THAN FIFTY YEARS OF AGE.2) BENEFIT OF THE OCCUPANTS OF THE SAID ALMSHOUSES.
The Khoja Shia Ithnaasheri Muslim Community Of Metro Leeds
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareEducation/Training - the centre organises religious courses and provides training for GSCE standard Islamic Study courses.Relief of Poverty - the centre raises funds for the poor and needy, for example, Ramadan Relief for the orphans.Sport/recreation - the centre organises sport activities like inter-community football tournaments.
The Bridgend Masonic Lodges Charitable Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareRelief of poor and distressed brother masons or their poor and distressed widows or children or to or for the benefit of such Masonic charities or other exclusively charitable institutions, societies and objects as the lodge shall in duly constituted metings from time to time direct
The Thames Valley Police Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Professions, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo provide assistance to police officers who are either serving or retired members of the Thames Valley Police Benevolent Fund, their widows, widowers and dependants, who are regarded as being in necessitous circumstances. The charity therefore provides public benefit to those persons.
Robinson's Retreat And Relief Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareRELIEVING NEED FOR MINISTERS (ACTIVE OR RETIRED) OF CONGREGATIONAL AND BAPTIST CHURCHES AND OF THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH IN ENGLAND AND WALES AND FOR WIDOWS OF SUCH MINISTERS RESIDENT IN ENGLAND. THE TRUSTEES APPLY THE INCOME OF THE TRUST BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY OR PROVIDING ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES CALCULATED TO REDUCE THE NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF BENEFICIARIES
Charity Of Ann Edwards
Beneficiary group, Housing, Professions, Social welfareThe Charity of Ann Edwards was est by a bequest of Ann Edwards, for the building of almshouses to house clergy widows & female dependants of clergymen who had served in the Diocese of Gloucester. The almshouses were sold, & a new development of 8 housing units at Abbeydale was completed in 1994. The 1993 CC Scheme widened the qualification for residence to any poor single lady members of the CofE
God's Church Of Peace
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareHelping the homeless within the borough of SouthwarkHelping orphan institutions in GhanaProviding secondhand clothing / hospital uniforms to Hospitals in GhanaProviding hospital pastoral care the sickOrganising soup kitchens for the homeless during the Christmas period, fund raising for kidney research foundations both here and abroad.Provide food to the needy under UK lockdown
Caleb Initiative
Beneficiary group, Social welfareIn addition to help fund individuals and organisations who are showing God's love in action to very needy people in the UK and worldwide, the charity is providing care, support and education to orphans and at risk children in the Kaliro District and in a poor suburb of Entebbe, in Uganda. The total income is given out without making any deductions for administrative or other costs.
Thomas Gibbins
Beneficiary groupProvision of pensions, grants and other benefits to employees and their widows, children and other dependents of T G Stamping and Machining Limited and predecessor businesses, who are in need.
The Moss Cottage Homes
Beneficiary group, HousingIt manages six residences originally set up for widows of Ashwell, which now accommodates persons who are normally over the age of 60, with strong local connections and who are able to live independently.
Archdeaconry Of Bath Clerical Families Fund
Beneficiary group, ProfessionsThe relief of widows and children of deceased clergymen who have been last beneficed or licensed in the Deaneries of Bath, Chew Magna, Locking, Midsomer Norton and Portishead and any needy clergy or families of clergy within those deaneries.
The Herefordshire Masonic Housing Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe relief of poor and/or disabled masons and/or wifes and widows who are poor and/or disabled in particular the provision of accomodation in Herefordshire
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many widows-widowers-and-orphans beneficiary group charities are there in the UK?
There are 601 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?
British Heart Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£410.6m). 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 £28.4bn 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 85.5%. 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 £1.0m. 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.