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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.

4,210
Charities
£5,246,851,192
Total Income
£717,273
Avg Income
90.7%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Churches Conservation Trust

Heritage, Religion

The CCT is registered as a charity (number 258612) . Its governing document is the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011. Its main object is the preservation, in the interests of the nation and of the Church of England, of redundant churches and parts of churches of historic and archaeological interest or architectural quality vested in the Trust, together with their contents.

Latest Income: £12,036,466
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Carlisle Diocesan Board Of Finance

Religion

Resourcing the Church of England's mission and ministry primarily in the parishes of the Diocese of Carlisle and contributing towards the work of the Church nationally.

Latest Income: £11,182,930
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Samaritan's Purse International Limited

Religion, Saving of lives

Samaritan's Purse is a non-profit, Christian organisation providing church support and emergency relief and development assistance to the victims of war, famine, natural disaster, and disease, with the aim of demonstrating God's love to all and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Latest Income: £10,659,919
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The United Reformed Church (wessex) Trust Limited

Religion

To advance the Christian religion and propagate the Gospel in accordance with the doctrines, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, with particular responsibility for the Wessex Synod of that Church.

Latest Income: £10,601,391
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Worcester Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited

Housing, Professions, Religion

MEETING THE COSTS OF CLERGY STIPENDS, PENSIONS CONTRIBUTIONS, HOUSING, TRAINING TOGETHER WITH DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT FOR MISSION AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE DIOCESE OF WORCESTER.

Latest Income: £9,496,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated

Religion

The provision of funds for the work of the South Western Synod of the United Reformed Church.Acting as property holding trustee of local churches.Acting as trustees of endowments of local churches.Acting as trustee for 'earmarked' funds not reflected in the accounts.Acting as trustee of various Charity Commissioners' schemes.

Latest Income: £8,968,569
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The London City Mission

Religion

The London City Mission exists to share with the people of London, patiently, sensitively and individually the transforming love of Jesus Christ , and to enable them to join His Church.

Latest Income: £8,430,000
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Newcastle Diocesan Board Of Finance

Economic and community development, Education, Religion

The objects of the charity are to hold real and personal property for purposes connected with the Church of England and to transact business in connection with the Church of England and the Diocese. The charity is responsible for the collection, custody, disbursement and account of the Diocesan Synod's funds and the employment of all persons in receipt of salaries paid directly from those funds.

Latest Income: £8,050,129
Areas of Operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Status: Registered
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International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students

Education, Religion

IFES is a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ. Locally. Nationally. Globally.IFES works in more than 170 countries to establish and support student-led indigenous Christian movements.Our vision is to see students built into communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel and impacting the university, the church and society for the glory of Christ

Latest Income: £7,603,343
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited

Religion

Its object is to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrine, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the Southern Synod.It has achieved this by continuing to act as Corporate Trustee and Agent for the Southern Synod of The United Reformed Church by holding properties and assets as nominee and handling income and expenditure.

Latest Income: £7,368,096
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Church Army

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Religion

We are a mission-focused community of people transforming lives and neighbourhoods through the work of evangelists, staff and volunteers. We are committed to sharing the Christian faith through words and action in a variety of contexts across the British Isles and Ireland. Our evangelists and staff work beyond church buildings among some of the most broken, rejected and hurting people in society.

Latest Income: £7,144,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Truro Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited

Religion

Promoting and assisting the works, objects and purposes of the Church of England, the advancement of the Christian religion in the Diocese of Truro and, in particular organising and providing funds for various departments of the Church's work.

Latest Income: £7,099,311
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The National Society (church Of England And Church In Wales) For The Promotion Of Education

Religion

The objects of the Society shall be the promotion, encouragement and support of education in accordance with the principles of the Church of England, in England and Wales, and in any other part of the world where the Church of England or churches in communion with it may work.

Latest Income: £6,419,050
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Apostolic Church

Beneficiary group, Religion

The aim of The Apostolic Church is to spread the Christian gospel within the United Kingdom through its network of local churches. This includes traditional Sunday services and a variety of local church activities involving children, youth and adults. Also the Church provides regular financial support to missionaries in a number of other countries.

Latest Income: £6,374,393
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Llandaff Diocesan Board Of Finance

Professions, Religion

FINANCING THE PROVISION OF PAROCHIAL CLERGY WITHIN THE DIOCESE OF LLANDAFF, PART OF THE CHURCH IN WALES, AND OTHER PURPOSES WITHIN THE MISSION AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH IN WALES IN THE DIOCESE OF LLANDAFF

Latest Income: £6,247,792
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The St Asaph Diocesan Board Of Finance

Religion

The Charity funds the church and parish structure within the Diocese. there is a church in each parish and, as well as offering worship, the church reaches out in ministry and service to the local community.

Latest Income: £6,169,960
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union

Arts, Health, Housing, Religion

Public promotion of Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world, by supporting the development of Kadampa Buddhist Centres throughout the world; by publishing and distributing books on Kadampa Buddhism; by training teachers of Kadampa Buddhism; and by maintaining a year-round programme of Buddhist teachings and meditation at the charity's home premises.

Latest Income: £5,968,058
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Federation Of Synagogues

Religion

The Federation of Synagogues provides places of worship, facilities for education and orthodox burial for its members. It maintains a Beth Din and provides Rabbis and Ministers. It is involved in the supervision and provision of food serving the Jewish public by facilitating the provision of Kosher Food.

Latest Income: £5,596,589
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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St. John's Foundation Est. 1174

Health, Housing, Religion

The provision of almshouse accommodation for people resident in Bath and the surrounding area who are over 65 years of age and who are in financial need as well as providing grants and financial support to individuals and organisations within the Bath area for those in need.

Latest Income: £5,425,000
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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St Vincent's Charitable Trust

Health, Housing, Religion, Social care

The charity runs St. Vincent's Nursing Home in Eastcote, Pinner, Middlesex, a Care Home built to a very high standard that can cater for up to 60 residents all with en-suite facilities. The Home especially caters for residents with a religious background, having an integrated chapel on site where Mass is celebrated frequently, but freely admits residents of all faiths.

Latest Income: £5,353,394
Areas of Operation: Hillingdon
Status: Registered
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The United Society

Religion

In 2017, the Society supported programmes in more than 20 countries spread across 14 Anglican provinces through relationship and partnership. Our programmes equip church leaders with skills that enable wider participation in integral mission and development as well as empower churches and ordinary people to take control of their health and communities through vibrant and participatory processes.

Latest Income: £5,032,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion

Provision of buildings and facilities for the places of worship and educational institutions predominantly for the Sikh community. Health, fitness and recreational facilities for the elderly and youth in the entire community.

Latest Income: £4,761,371
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Church Of God Of Prophecy Trust

Charitable activities, Housing, Religion

The advancement of religion in accordance with the beliefs and practices of the Church of God of Prophecy, and to promote and assist the charitable work and purposes of the Church in the United Kingdom, and in particular to organise and provide funds in the aid of charitable work of the Church at home and abroad.

Latest Income: £4,728,890
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Little Way Association

Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social welfare

To encourage devotion to St Therese of Lisieux and to spread knowledge of her spirituality of love and trust in God our Father. To raise funds to help the missionary work of the Catholic Church overseas especially projects for the poor, sick, deprived and marginalised.

Latest Income: £4,448,975
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance

Professions, Religion

To support the Ministry and Mission of the Church in Wales, particularly in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, as carried out through its Bishop, Clergy and Laity.

Latest Income: £4,248,766
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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.