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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Bolnhurst Stables Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, Facilities, Health, ReligionWe work with small groups of vulnerable adults, including learning disabled, autistic, ex-offenders and those with mental health problems. We care for 5 acres of woodland, hedges and meadow and grow herb and wildflower plants to sell. We also produce an increasing number of our own preserves, cards, jewellery and gifts. We regularly open to the public and also welcome visitors and volunteers.
Kingston Choral Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, ReligionKingston Choral Society was formed in 1949 and has 120-130 singers. Concerts are usually held in Kingston Parish Church. It performs four concerts a year covering a wide range of music from Bach to Gershwin and often performs with professional orchestras and high calibre soloists. There are occasional workshops and regular social and fundraising events are held.
Old Meeting House
ReligionUnitarian Church for religious service and benefit of the congregation, social and religious needs of the community of Mansfield and surrounding area.
Elmfield Evangelistic Trust
ReligionThe objects of the Trust are exclusively charitable, including procamation of the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the propagation of and instruction in the doctrine and practices of the Trust Deed.
Shree Prajapati Association Bradford
Arts, Leisure, ReligionThe charity was established to enhance the Prajapati Community of Bradford and surrounding districts by providing communal facilities and promoting projects of a social, religious and educational nature.Religious - temple is open for twice daily and all Hindu festivals are celebrated.Social - Sports, keep fit classes, Mahila SamelanEducation - Mother tongue education provided on Sunday
The Parochial Church Council For The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Margaret's, Whalley Range
ReligionSt Margaret's is a challenging Christian community, dynamic, creative, inclusive of a wide variety of viewpoints. We are a people of global concern, striving through education to develop alternatives to conflict and injustice. To do this, we build local networks that make a difference. We value religious and cultural diversity, working with Faith communities as equal partners.
Faversham Christian Fellowship Trust
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareOur aim is to show the love of God and promote the Christian Faith to people through serving the local community. We do this through a local community initiatives, such as Foodbank and Make Lunch and working with children. Where we can, we provide spiritual and material help to people who come across our path what ever their background. We serve the town of Faversham and surrounding villages.
World Compassion Trust
Education, Religion, Social welfareThe objects of the charity are to further education, advance of the Christian faith, encourage missionary activity, relieve the poor and needy and to provide help and comfort for the sick and aged, to raise awareness of the needs of people, and to promote unity among the Church.
Life And Light Fellowship Church
Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Christian faith and to assist and promote the education and training of people in all aspects of life. Also to provide support to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health.
Acts Ministries
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, ReligionTHE CHARITY HAS BEEN SET UP TO PROVIDE A MIXTURES OF ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE CARRIED OUT AT ACTS HOUSE, THESE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ARE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE YOUTH, WORSHOPS FOR THE ELDERLY, SUPPORT AND ADVICE FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS, PROGRAMMES FOR CREATIVE ARTS, EDUCATION AS WELL AS A PLACE FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP.
Church Institute
ReligionThe objects of the charity are to apply the net rents from letting 2-4 North Street, Havant in aid of the religious or charitable work of the Church of England in the Parish of Havant.The letting of the properties is administered by the trustees and all of the net proceeds are applied to the Parochial Church Council of St Faith's Church, Havant.
Milton Free Baptist Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, ReligionPublic worship services, Community Coffee Mornings. Community Knitting Club, Mums & Tots, Youth activities, and children's club. Support of evangelical missionaries and missions agencies.
Lecture Hall
Leisure, ReligionThe object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a hall for use of the inhabitants of West Wickham for recreational and leisure time activities with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants, providing that the said hall shall not be used for any purpose which is inimical to the work of the Church of England.
New Life Church Bedfordshire Trust
ReligionBringing the message of Jesus through preaching and teaching and through acts of love and kindness and compassion locally and in other places in the UK and overseas. Building a community of people who love God, love the Bible, love to worship, pray, and serve. Encouraging people to attain their maximum potential in God.
Monastery Of Christ Our Saviour
Education, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyThe Charity supports the monastic life and public prayer of the community of monks. The community promotes ecumenical and inter-faith relations and hosts courses in psychotherapy and the relationship between psychotherapy and spirituality. It also receives individuals and groups for religious and educational and cultural reasons and makes some grants for reasons of religion, education and hardship
International Presbyterian Church (liss Branch)
ReligionThe Church meets on Sundays for worship and on weekdays in small groups, seeking by preaching, prayer and education to apply the Scriptures to every area of life. The Church undertakes various activities to build community among its members and for the benefit of those from the locality. Financial support is also given to various missionary and other charitable organisations.
United Life (u Life)
ReligionThis is a Christian based Charity now in operation in England. We offer physical, emotional and public educational assistance to the community in different ways. we share the message of the Bible, as well as Providing an opportunity for fellowship for members and the people in various communities among others.
Good News Broadcasting Association (great Britain) Limited
Arts, ReligionThrough clear Bible teaching, to promote the Christian faith, encouraging Christians to become active in service of the Church and community. Meeting the spiritual, social and emotional needs of the general public across the UK and in many continents of the world, using radio, satellite, the internet and printed media.Known by many as Back to the Bible Broadcast, UK.
Gurdwara Khalgidar Sahib
Beneficiary group, ReligionActs as a religious place of worship & provides free facilities for community services for the local Sikh community. Also supporting the youth & adults through providing free religious educational & language classes. Also provides facilities for community gathering & social meetings for the local elderly Sikh community. Also providing free meals for all attendees as part of religious service.
Hurstwood Christian Church Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure, ReligionThe furtherance of the Christian religion throughout the Hurstwood area & the provision of general assistance where required. Activities undertaken include: youth club, kids club, leisure classes, mums and tots group, conferences, tea room, senior citizens meals.
Vale Of Glamorgan Welsh Church Fund
ReligionGrants for capital purposes, largely to churches, occasionally to other charitable organisations, for projects within the geographical area of the Council's of the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff County Council only.
Liberty Church Wirral
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, ReligionOur secular/social work includes:- The provision of advice and support for people in need and distress. Provision of parents & toddler groups. separate support groups for men and women. Education: The performing arts, music/media. Children's & youth clubs To serve our community in a Christian context and to support our membership similarly. Provision of space for other charities to use.
The James Neill Trust Fund
ReligionTo be applied for the welfare of James Neill employees and former employees and former employees and for such charitable purpose benefiting persons residing within 20 miles of Sheffield Cathedral as the trustees in their uncontrolled discretion shall from time to time decided.
St Andrew’s Church Hingham Charity
Beneficiary group, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareProvision of Christian Services and worship. Enabling baptisms weddings and funerals Serving the local community Connecting with the history and heritage of the church and community Encouraging Christian discipleship and commitmentChristian pastoral ministry to those of all ages but particularly children and the elderlySupport of the bereaved
The King's Church Wisbech
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareTeaching and proclamation of the Christian faith. Providing pastoral support and Biblical counselling, acts of worship, youth and children's activities. Giving help and relief to the poor and needy; supporting Christian agencies in welfare work and Christian teaching in this country and overseas.
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.