Religion Charities That specialise in Church or place of worship
Discover 17,295 Religion charities that specialise in church or place of worship. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Historic Chapels Trust
Heritage, Housing, ReligionTo own for the benefit of the public generally redundant churches chapels meeting houses and non-Anglican places of worship in England of outstanding architectural and historic interest. To secure for public benefit the preservation, repair and maintenance of its buildings including and contents, burial grounds and curtilages..
Church Burgesses Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionThe Trust makes grants:to support general charitable purposes for the benefit of the people of Sheffield, and to support the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in Sheffield.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Stephen Walbrook
ReligionWorship of God and associated activities
Verso Vineyard Church Limited
Beneficiary group, ReligionTo gather all those who are searching for God, to grow in God's love, and to give it away"In fulfilling these objectives the church holds Christian services, provides educational and training sessions, provides children's and youth activities and performs acts of service and charity within the local community and throughout the world.
The Stanborough Press Limited
Arts, Housing, ReligionPublishing Religous literature consistent with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and distributing it on a world-wide basis.
New North London Synagogue
Charity and VCS support, ReligionThe charity provides religious, educational, and cultural activities for its members and for the wider community within the framework of practice and ethos of Masorti Judaism. It actively encourages its members to participate in raising funds for other charities and to do practical work for these, and to support projects to enhance social justice.
Hendon Adath Yisroel Congregation
ReligionAdvancing orthodox Jewish faith for the benefit of the public in such ways as are exclusively charitable in English law & by maintaining & managing the Synagogue known as Hendon Adath Yisroel Cong. Brent Street London NW4 as place of worship prayer & religious study & by providing for the religious needs, spiritual education, pastoral needs & welfare of its members
Woodlands Group Of Churches
Beneficiary group, Facilities, ReligionPartnerships with overseas Christian missionaries & organisationsCity & Community Outreach activities and eventsGathered Church services & events for the general publicServices, events and programmes for Children & YouthServices, events, programmes & community living opportunities for StudentsProgrammes of Teaching & DiscipleshipPastoral Care for those of any age or background
Kings Cross Church
ReligionThe company is a charity and exists to promote the Christian Faith and alleviate suffering according to the mission of the Church of England and the values and tenets of the Anglican Communion summarised in resolution 11 of the third Lambeth conference following the Chicago-Lambeth quadrilateral.
Edgware And Hendon Reform Synagogue
Beneficiary group, Childcare, ReligionThe charity is a congregation following the Jewish religion. It provides a place for ther purpose of publc worship, conducts a range of religious services and activities, provides Jewish education to adults and children, provides nursery education, organises social, educational and cultural events, and provides support within the community.
Chinese Church In London
Housing, Religion1) To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to teach the Doctrines of the Christian Faith, 2) To provide a spiritual home for Christians and provide facilities for the ministry of the church.3) To further the cause of Christ on the mission field worldwide and to promote the welfare primarily, though not exclusively of Chinese in and around London, in recognition of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Universal Pentecostal Church
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionChristian services: Sundays, weekly: Prayer: Bible teaching: Personal counselling witnessing to public: Open to all nationalities. Ministering to children: Youth: Young adults: Bible teaching - practical living: Counselling: Prayer - camps for each group - all needs freely provided. Old peoples homes: Visited weekly - to encourage residents with spiritual songs - preaching and counselling.
The Redeemed Assemblies Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfarePreach, Teach & Advance Christian Faith--Worship, Seminars, Conferences, Bible College. Offer Counselling & PrayersOperate Community Foodbank, fighting food poverty, providing essentials and relief materialsMusic Classes, offer advice on Family, Employment, Housing, Provide Clothing & Relief Materials.We provide computer support for I.T beginners, prepare and proofread CVs, application forms
The Cathedral Church Of St Michael Coventry
ReligionThe Objects: (a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England; (b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church Building; (c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the purpose referred to above.
The United Reformed Church ( Northern Province) Trust Ltd.
ReligionThe charity supports local United Reformed Churches in N E England in their outreach and mission by the provision of financial, advisory and technical support.We also support the URC's regional objectives of Christian discipleship, mission, building partnerships and managing property.Grants are made to churches and individuals in support of those objectives.
Pakistan Muslim Welfare Society Batley
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe Mosque provides a range spiritual, moral, educational and community services that improve the quality of life of people living in Batley and surrounding areas. The Mosque is open everyday of the year for daily and Friday prayers and provides space for worship for over a thousand worshippers. Islamic edication is provided to children between the ages of 5 and 15.
Southgate Mosque And Community Centre LTD
Facilities, ReligionDanbury Mission Church
ReligionReligious Activities
Brixton House Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionEstablished in the 1930s as a philanthropic educational project, Oval House developed as a specialist arts centre in the 1960s, maintaining a strong educational core to the work while establishing an identity as a seed-bedding space for some of Britain's most cutting edge new artists. The work falls into three areas, of equal policy priority:Theatre, Youth Arts and Arts in Education.
Bristol Cathedral
ReligionOur charitable objects are to advance the Christian faith and our mission, in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, care for the Cathedral building and pursue other charitable purposes that further those two purposes.
Bible Reading Fellowship
Beneficiary group, ReligionBRF is a Christian charity. Our vision is to enable people of all ages to grow in faith and understanding of the Bible and to see more people equipped to exercise their gifts in leadership and ministry. BRF's ongoing work is delivered through four defined areas of charitable activity: Anna Chaplaincy, Living Faith, Messy Church and Parenting for Faith.
Celebration Church International
Arts, ReligionCelebration Church International exists to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the entire public in the United Kingdom through broadcasting of Christian messages and music, holding prayer meetings and much more.We currently operate physically in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bolton and Glasgow on Sundays by 11am & Wednesdays by 6pm, and stream to other parts of the United Kingdom.
Biala Synagogue Trust
Religion, Social welfareAdvancement of Orthodox Jewish religion, the promotion of Orthodox Jewish religious education and the relief of poverty.
The Cathedral And Collegiate Church Of St Mary, St Denys And St George In Manchester
ReligionThe Objects of the Chapter are (a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England;(b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building;(c) to advance any other additional charitable purposes
Great Lakes Outreach
Economic and community development, ReligionGLO empowers and equips local leaders of passion, integrity, and vision to bring Gospel-driven transformation to Burundi, bottom-up and top-down. Activities include education, health, agriculture, livelihoods initiatives, support for marginalised and at-risk groups, and training of church and civil society leaders - delivered through local partners, without discrimination, for sustainable change.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many church-or-place-of-worship religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 17,295 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?
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 church-or-place-of-worship religion charities?
Church-or-place-of-worship 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 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 89.5%. 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 £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.