Religion Charities That specialise in Christianity
Discover 1,312 Religion charities that specialise in Christianity. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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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.
Society Of Jesus Trust Of 1929 For Roman Catholic Purposes
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Religion, Social welfarePARISH MINISTRY: in parishes & in university chaplaincies SPIRITUALITY: centres, programmes & publications for spiritual education EDUCATION: schools, colleges of higher educationFORMATION: for Jesuits & Catholic clergySOCIAL JUSTICE & RELIEF OF POVERTY: Jesuit Refugee Service & service to the poorCARE OF INFIRM & ELDERLY JESUITS JESUIT WORK OVERSEAS
Church Of England Children's Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareFrontline services focus on 10-18 year olds who live with significant disadvantage, poverty, neglect and who have complex needs and face multiple risks. These include child exploitation, mental health, missing and runaways from home, substance misuse and children in and around the care system. We campaign about what needs to change to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people.
Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Trust
Professions, ReligionTo provide support to the clergy in training, ministry and retirementTo support pastoral work in parishes and local communitiesTo support and direct lifelong Christian education in parishes and schoolsTo preserve and invest in the property infrastructure of the Archdiocese and parishes, facilitating worship and enabling the charitable work of the Church to take place
The Francis Holland (church Of England) Schools Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe Trust includes three separate girls' schools. Two of which are Senior Schools with Sixth Forms, for ages 11-18, and one is a Prep School for ages 4-11.
The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance
Beneficiary group, Housing, Professions, ReligionTo promote, aid and further the work of the Church of England in the St Albans Diocese.Under Living Gods Love, which was launched in January 2011, the St Albans DBF; deploys the clergy, pays stipends and provides housing for stipendiary clergy; recruits and trains the clergy and readers; offers advice on places of worship; promotes parochial stewardship; develops youth work; promotes RE.
St George's Weybridge
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe advancement of education by the provision and conduct of a school or schools for boys and girls to enable the fulfilment of their academic potential and personal development within an ethos of Christian ideals which derive from the traditions and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church and by ancillary or incidental education or religious activities for the benefit of the community.
The Oxford Diocesan Board Of Finance
ReligionIn summary the charity's aims are to promote the work and purposes of the Church of England for the advancement of the Christian religion in the Diocese of Oxford and elsewhere.
Canford School Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTo advance the education of boys and girls including but not limited to the provision of a senior school in or near Canford, Dorset and/or if thought desirable, in other parts of England or Wales, in accordance with the principles of the Church of England.
The Saint John's School Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, Professions, ReligionTo advance the education of boys and girls from the ages of 11 to 18. The provision of subsidised education for Foundationers (being children of Church of England or Church of Wales clergy of limited means). The provision of means-tested bursaries to pupils whose families would not otherwise be able to afford the full fees and thereby widen access to the education provided by the School.
The Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Finance
Education, Professions, ReligionThe DBF undertakes three principle activities:i. It funds cost associated with the vast majority of Church of England clergy in the diocese,ii. It is responsible for the custody and management of the synod's fundsiii. It provides services to other councils and committees within the diocese, primarily PCCs and schools.
The Johnson Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionSeaford College is an educational charitable trust with a Church of England tradition that exists to provide an education for boys and girls aged between 6 and 18.
Ampleforth Abbey
ReligionThe main object of the charity is for the furtherance of the Roman Catholic religion. The object is fulfilled by the formation and subsequent ministry of Benedictine monks of Ampleforth Abbey. The works of the monks include the maintenance of the monastic community and its property, education, the welcoming of guests and parish work in dioceses of the Roman Catholic Church.
Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust
ReligionThe advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and education within the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton and beyond. The Diocese covers the city of Brighton & Hove, the counties of East and West Sussex, and Surrey outside the London boroughs.
The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance
Charitable activities, ReligionTo promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Bath and Wells; to organise and provide funds in aid of the work and ministry of the church.
Morden College
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Religion, Social careSir John Morden's Charity: Provides living accommodation, including a Care Home and Sheltered accommodation, and financial assistance for older people. Ancillary services to support beneficiaries living in the charity's properties is also provided. Dame Susan Morden's Charity: Provides grants to further the work of the Church of England provided that parishes are within its area of benefit.
The Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited
ReligionTo promote, facilitate and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England by the advancement of the Christian faith in the Diocese of Blackburn and elsewhere to create healthy churches transforming communities as part of our Vision 2026 by raising and applying funds for the Church's work.
The Liverpool Diocesan Board Of Finance
Education, Housing, Professions, ReligionThe development and implementation of mission and church growth strategies.The provision of advisory services to bishops, parishes, schools and church bodies (mainly through employed staff).The support, training, payment and housing of clergy.The support and training of lay people.The management and development of staff members.Contributing to the national work of the Church of England.
Guildford Diocesan Board Of Finance
Housing, ReligionOur principal activity is to promote and assist the Church of England in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ primarily in the Diocese of Guildford. We oversee the funding of the ministry within the Diocese, including the provision of housing and pensions; financing of a variety of support service activities; and the support of parishes and other related bodies.
Sidcot School
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTHE SCHOOL'S AIM IS TO PROVIDE A FIRST CLASS INDEPENDENT EDUCATION, FOR BOTH DAY AND BOARDING PUPILS, ENCOURAGING EACH INDIVIDUAL TO BELIEVE IN AND EXPLORE THEIR OWN POTENTIAL. THE SCHOOL OPERATES "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN OF THE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY OF FRIENDS AND OTHERS"
Manchester Diocesan Board Of Finance
ReligionMANCHESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE AIMS TO PROMOTE, FACILITATE ADN ASSIST WITH THE WORK AND PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER AND ELSEWHERE
The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance
Professions, ReligionTo promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Salisbury. This is achieved principally through the provision and support of ministry across the 459 parishes of the Diocese. The Board also provides advice, training and resources to clergy, laity and parishes all to support the life of the Church and the advancement of Christ's Kingdom.
Bootham School
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTO CARRY ON SUCH SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS AND OTHERS.
The Norwich Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited
ReligionNorwich Diocesan Board of Finance Limited was set up to promote, facilitate and assist with the work of the Church of England for the advancement of the Christian faith in the Diocese of Norwich and elsewhere, providing resources for Ministry and Mission.
Leeds Diocesan Trust
Professions, ReligionThe principal aims of the Charity are:The advancement of the Roman Catholic ReligionThe promotion of Catholic teaching The provision and maintenance of churches, presbyteries and schoolsThe provision and care of priests.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many Christianity religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,312 registered Christianity religion charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the Christianity religion charities by income?
Oasis Charitable Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£344.5m). 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 Christianity religion charities?
Christianity religion charities reported a combined annual income of £5.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for Christianity religion charities?
Across all Christianity 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 Christianity religion charities?
Christianity religion charities have an average annual income of £701k. 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.