Religion Charities That specialise in Church or place of worship
Discover 4,210 Religion charities that specialise in church or place of worship. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Grangetown Baptist Church
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfareWe hold services for public worship each Sunday. We also run regular youth and children's clubs, language classes, a foodbank, a toddlers group, a sewing class and a night shelter for the homeless through the winter.
Chinese Church Support Ministries
Arts, Religion, Social care, Social welfareWe continue to fulfill our mandate to provide Christian teaching books for China and to provide support for the poor and needy. We have again printed and distributed one million books and have continued to work in the orphanage and amongst the poor and needy
Reading Minster Church Of St Mary The Virgin
ReligionIt is the responsibility of the Minster Parochial Church Council to co-operate with the incumbent in the administration of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Reading Minster of St Mary The Virgin & to engage in the mission & ministry of the parish. This involves pastoral care, daily services, special borough & county services & numerous carol services at Christmas.
Shropshire Historic Churches Trust
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionProvision of grants to churches and chapels in Shropshire to assist with their repair and maintenance,especially those of architectural or historical significance.
Society Of The Sisters Of Bethany
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe work of the Sisters of Bethany has always been prayer for the Unity of the Church, hospitality and retreat work. Whether residential or daily the retreat creates space both individually or in groups to stand back from their daily lives and be with God in a quiet and prayerful atmosphere.We have a Novena each year for more Vocations to the Religous Life and intercede every Thursday for Unity.
Christians In Action
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social careChristians In Action operates in two main ways. In the the church in London we work with children, youth and adults to help them to become mature human beings who can be of service to God and to the community.We also forward support to workers, mainly overseas and funds for projects such as orphanages and a day care centre for children as well as a home for the elderly.
Family Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careA local independent church with activities for church members and wider community including: parent & toddler group; counselling; Boys & Girls Brigades; Kids Church; youth club. Charitable work locally includes helping the homeless and vulnerable. Additionally the church supports initiatives abroad including orphanages in Uganda and India and aid projects in developing countries.
The Rochester Cathedral Trust
ReligionPromote the religious and charitable work of the Church of England; providing extra support for all/any of the charitable purposes to which the capitular revenues of the Chapter of Rochester Cathedral are applicable, especially the preservation, maintenance and development of Rochester Cathedral.
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.
Canolfan Cymdeithasol Porthmadog (portmadoc Community Centre Association)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Religion, Saving of livesTown and County Council meetings, NSPCC fundraisers, GCC youth strategy, Career support, CPD Porthmadog FC support, Bingo, Church services, Ffestiniog railway meetings, Merched y gest, English and Welsh learning classes, Weight watchers, Porthmadog Fire service, Young farmers club, Wrestling, Concerts, Club for the Blind, Local produce market, Line dancing, art classes and Family history events.
Mount Zion 7th Day Church Of God (uk International Conference)
ReligionTHE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRISTIAN FAITH. PREACHING THE WORD OF GOD AND MAKING IT RELRVANTTO PEAPLES EVERYDAYEXPERIENCES. ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS HOW TO DEAL WITH RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIP IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND TO LIVE TOGETHER
The Newbury Church And Almshouse Charity
Housing, Religion, Social welfareTo provide almshouse accommodation to poor persons of good character who have resided in the area of benefit for not less than five years immediately preceding the time of their appointment.To contribute to the care, maintenance, preservation and insurance of the fabric of the parish church, St Nicolas. To provide relief in need for persons resident in the area of benefit
Christ Apostolic Church Great Britain Headquarters
Religion, Social welfareThe Charity's activities includes:1. Advancement of Religion, and2. Relief of Poverty3. The promotion of fulfilment of such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community.4.The relief of persons who are in condition of hardship or distress or who are aged, sick, or disabled in the United Kingdom or abroad.
Cradley Heath Central Mosque & Islamic Centre
Beneficiary group, ReligionOur charity operates as a place of worship (Mosque) for the general public and operates in the local area of Cradley Heath in the West Midlands also providing Islamic education for children and adults.
The Dorset Historic Churches Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionThe object of the trust is to assist financially with the preservation, repair, maintenance and preservation of Christian churches and chapels in Dorset. The trustees decide as a matter of policy from time to time which of those things shall be aided by grants made by them.
Leeds Church Institute (incorporated)
ReligionThe charity pursues its objectives by organising formal talks, seminars, training and other educational activities; resourcing the churches in their mission and ministry through consultancy, research, the development of specific projects and provision of a resource centre; and supporting the representation of churches and other faith communities in a number of public bodies.
Preston Hanfi Sunni Muslim Society
Beneficiary group, ReligionOffer the facility to all muslims to pray five times a day. To provide for the religious teaching of basic Islam to children and adults.To carry on other religiuos activities for the community.
Hospital Of William Browne, Merchant
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, Housing, ReligionAlms House Accommodation scheme for elderly people, thirteen flats, 24 hour care line cover provided by local authority.The medieval buildings have a voluntary museum . The original chapel still offers residents and visitors Holy Communion monthly ( Normally the first Wednesday of each month at 10.00 AM). The two remunerated persons are the Clerk to the Trustees and Custodian/Caretaker
Gravesend And Dartford Muslim Association
Beneficiary group, Religion, Saving of lives, SocietyWe serve as a mosque for the Muslim community. We also act as a centre for inter-faith education. Additionally, we provide facilities for the Islamic education of children and young people. We help to collect funds for various charity organisations. We work closely with Gravesham Borough Council and the police to increase their awareness of Islam. We provide regular outings and organised events.
South Aston United Reformed Church
ReligionThe Charity is located in the South Aston District of Birmingham. In addition to our Sunday services the premises are also used by two other church groups. There are numerous activities held on the church centre premises during the week including Tuesday Club, Wednesday Lunch Club and mid-week service, Outabout Club and so on.
St. Mary's With St. George's German Lutheran Church
Arts, ReligionThe objects of St Mary's with St George's are those of a Christian church, including those of worshipping God, preaching the Good News, celebrating and administering the sacrament, spiritual care for people, and supporting the work of the wider Church of Christian mission and the relief of the suffering. A particular concern is paid to those who wish to worship in the German language.
Eversholt Parochial Charity
ReligionThe upkeep of the Parish Church, relief of local people in need and the general benefit of the inhabitants of the Village of Evershott in such manner as the trustees think fit.
Powerhouse Christ Church
Arts, Religiona) The advancement of the Christian Faith b) To produce, purchase, sell, publish and distribute the Scriptures, Christian literature, audio and visual aids, films and any other materials of a religious naturec) To establish, assist and support Charitable Organisations and activities for the promotion of Christian Missionary, educational and Evangelical work.
Friends Of Bath Abbey
Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionPromotion of interest in the history, fabric, and ornaments of Bath Abbey, and collection of monies by subscription, donations, legacies, and events to enable grants to be made towards the cost of building works, refurbishments, replacements, and additions, as approved by the Parochial Church Council.
Dersingham Parochial Church Council
ReligionThe Church of St Nicholas, Dersingham is part of The Church of England whose mission is:- To proclaim the good news of the kingdom. To teach, baptise and nurture new believers. To respond to human need by loving service. To seek to transform unjust structures of society. To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain the life of the earth.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many church-or-place-of-worship religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,210 registered church-or-place-of-worship religion charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the church-or-place-of-worship 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 church-or-place-of-worship religion charities?
Church-or-place-of-worship religion charities reported a combined annual income of £5.2bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for church-or-place-of-worship religion charities?
Across all church-or-place-of-worship religion charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 90.7%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of church-or-place-of-worship religion charities?
Church-or-place-of-worship religion charities have an average annual income of £717k. 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.