Religion Charities That specialise in Chaplaincy
Discover 204 Religion charities that specialise in chaplaincy. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Pickering And Hull Area Quaker Meeting
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Education, ReligionThe furtherance of the Religious and Charitable Purposes of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain within North and East Yorkshire and beyond. We hold Meetings for Worship at Beverley, Hull, Kirkbymoorside, Malton, Pickering, Scarborough, Whitby and RAF Fylingdales; provide grants to projects within our Quaker ethos; and provide Quaker Chaplains at Hull Prisons and Hull University.
Bradford South Methodist Circuit
ReligionThe Circuit has 7 churches and employs and supports 2 full time Presbyters and 1 part time Deacon who share their pastoral care, The Circuit supports work in the local churches and St Arnolds (a chaplaincy role in the centre of Bradford). 1 Circuit Manager supporting the churches.
Redemptoris Mater House Of Formation
Beneficiary group, Health, Professions, ReligionThe charity runs a House of Formation to train missionary priests for the Diocese of Westminster. It also supports pastoral activities carried out in the UK and abroad by the students in formation, by the staff and by the priests who have been ordained: evangelisation, catechesis, liturgical ministry, assistance to families, to elderly and housebound, hospital chaplaincy, etc.
South West Community Chaplaincy Limited
Crime and Justice, ReligionCOMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY WORKS WITH PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AND OF NONE. IT SEEKS TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL, EMPOWERING AND AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR PRISONERS AND EX-PRISONERS BOTH PRIOR TO DISCHARGE AND ON RELEASE, IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY SUCCESSFULLY RE-INTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY, REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL AND NOT RETURN TO PRISON.
The Congregation Of The Missionaries Of Our Lady Of La Salette
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Professions, ReligionProvides human resources and pastoral services for six catholic parishes, catholic chaplains for hospitals and support for youth in catholic schools. Supports ministries, missions and activities of members of the Order in England and Wales and abroad in collaboration with the laity, the diocesan clergy and other Congregations, under the authority and pastoral guidelines of the local Bishop.
Manchester City Mission
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Housing, ReligionSHARING THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST THROUGH TRAINING, PRISON VISITATION, STREET WORK AND CHAPLAINCY. SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST BY GIVING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT VIA OUR NEXT STAGE HOUSING PROJECT. BRINGING THE HOPE OF CHRIST INTO THE LIVES OF STRUGGLING FAMILIES WHO USE OUR FAMILY FOOD FAYRE CLUB.
The Army Roman Catholic Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, ReligionThe Trust facilitates the faith practice of Roman Catholic members of the Army, their families and those other Service personnel who wish to associate. It enables Chaplains to provide the best pastoral care and resources, and to engage people more deeply with the moral component of their military responsibilities. It supports the pastoral ministry of the Bishop of the Forces to those same people.
Lincolnshire Rural & Agricultural Chaplaincy
Economic and community development, ReligionThe objects of the CIO are to relieve and improve the positive wellbeing of persons resident in rural Lincolnshire by supporting and securing the continuation of the rural and agricultural chaplains for the public benefit.
Charity Of Mary Parminter
Housing, Religion, Social welfareTHE RELIEF OF POVERTY BY PROVISION OF HOUSING ACCOMMODATION FOR BENEFICIARIES, SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS. INCLUDES A CHAPEL SERVED BY A RESIDENT CHAPLAIN.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds
Health, ReligionOur Centre runs classes, day courses, workshops, chaplaincy, visits, GP and FP. Through GP we introduce basic Buddhist view, meditation and action, and other teachings and practices, of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition of Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa. FP enables extensive study of Sutra teachings. GP and FP help deepen our experience of Buddha's teachings & the commentaries by Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
The Light Project
Arts, Education, ReligionTraining, equipping and connecting pioneers and evangelists to make countless followers of Jesus.A theological college, we teach Bachelors and Foundation degrees in Theology, Mission and Evangelism. We provide training for Pioneer Chaplains and Pioneer Evangelists. We run community-centred groups, festivals, events and training, relevantly presenting the Gospel to all.
Befriended
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareBefriended provides a range of services aimed at combating loneliness and isolation amongst older people living in Mid Sussex. These include face to face befriending, telephone befriending, befriended buddies, bereavement support, chaplaincy, exercise classes, social activities and events.
The Order Of Augustinian Recollects Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, ReligionThe Order fulfils its principal aims through (a) formation, training and continuing education and the promotion of vocations to the Priesthood and religious life (Vocations Promotions) and (b) by prayer and pastoral work in parishes. The work includes teaching, preaching, retreat-giving, chaplaincy in schools and hospitals, and care of the elderly.
Verbum Dei Community
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionScripture-based prayer groupsEncounters and RetreatsMarried couples and family encountersSpiritual and Catechetical FormationSpiritual Accompaniment and Vocational DiscernmentWe are also working with some Diocese as University Chaplains and Catechetical Coordinators
St Peter's House Chaplaincy
Education, Health, ReligionSt Peter's House Chaplaincy provides Christian chaplaincy to the institutions of higher education in the city of Manchester, on behalf of the Church of England, Methodist Church of Great Britain, United Reformed Church and the Baptist Union. It provides counselling services, a wellbeing programme and opportunities for Christian worship and fellowship.
Change For Good Community Chaplaincy Limited
Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, Religion, Social welfareWe aim to alleviate the social isolation of released prisoners, supporting their resettlement by enabling them to achieve their goals in the community.Secondly we aim to involve the wider community and engage volunteers with our work at HMP Wandsworth
The Islamic Academy Of Manchester
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Crime and Justice, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareFriday congregation & five times daily prayer services, daily after school Quranic classes for children, adult Quranic (Arabic) classes, chaplaincy services to hospitals & prisons, marriages and social welfare services to communities. We seek to advance education and relieve poverty and to provide facilities for social welfare including recreational activities for the betterment of our society.
Christian Prison Resourcing
Crime and Justice, ReligionRESOURCING PRISON CHAPLAINCY DEPARTMENTS
Good News Fellowship UK
Arts, Crime and Justice, ReligionPublication of a Christian outreach newspaper to help those in personal outreach speak of their faith. Papers sold to missions, churches and individuals but supplied free of charge to Christian Chaplains in UK prisons and rehabilitation centres
Festive
Education, ReligionFestive's purpose is to support Christian faith and witness in the UK's FE Colleges & Sixth Forms, aiming to envision a vibrant Christian presence there. It aims to achieve this by developing an interactive website where advice, prayer and resources can be offered to students, staff, chaplains, local churches and all those seeking involvement with the Christian faith at FE Colleges and Sixth Forms
Canary Wharf Multifaith Chaplaincy
ReligionAs a chaplaincy the annual objectives are to provide a multi-faith chaplaincy service to all those in the Canary Wharf estate.
Chaplaincy Derbyshire
ReligionThe objects are:1. To advance the Christian Religion mainly but not exclusively by provision of pastoral care through chaplaincy services for the public benefit in Derby City, Derbyshire & surrounding areas 2. To promote the physical, mental, spiritual well-being of inhabitants of Derby City, Derbyshire & surrounding areas by provision of advice & support as an expression of Christian faith
Guildford Town Centre Chaplaincy
Housing, ReligionGuildford Town Centre Chaplaincy runs projects providing pastoral care in a range of contexts in the Guildford community including Street Angels (night time), Community Angels (at home) and Chaplaincy (in workplaces)
Waterways Chaplaincy
Environment, Religion, Social welfareWaterways Chaplains reach out to people in need on our rivers and canals, supporting the increasingnumber of boaters who are signposted to us by the Canals and Rivers Trust Welfare Officers. We also support other boaters who are concerned for someone they have come across in need. We build relationships and help sort more involved issues with boaters alleviating poverty and improving health.
The Saffires Project
Beneficiary group, ReligionWe provide outreach services to women working in multiple sectors of the sex industry, offering chaplaincy-style support, signposting to specialist agencies, and support them with any particular needs they express, practical or otherwise.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many chaplaincy religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 204 registered chaplaincy religion charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the chaplaincy religion charities by income?
Canterbury Christ Church University is the largest by latest reported annual income (£353.8m). 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 chaplaincy religion charities?
Chaplaincy religion charities reported a combined annual income of £15.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for chaplaincy religion charities?
Across all chaplaincy religion charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 89.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of chaplaincy religion charities?
Chaplaincy religion charities have an average annual income of £424k. 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.