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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First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Stratford-Upon-Avon
ReligionAs a branch of The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, MA, this church supports a community of people who want to understand more about God and practical Christianity, and acts in strict obedience to the spirit and letter of The Manual of The Mother Church.
Aylesbury Choral Society
Arts, ReligionChoir practices are held on Tuesday evenings, currently in Fairford Leys Church, Aylesbury, from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and Choral Concerts are given two or three times a year.
The Friends Of St Alphege Music
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, ReligionFund raising in support of St Alphege Church choirs. We provide grants for the musical training for choristers and subsidise expenditure such as transport costs for outreach activities.
Middlesex County Association Of Church Bell Ringers Bell Restoration Fund
Heritage, ReligionThe Bell Restoration Fund provides financial assistance to churches in and around the county of Middlesex and the Diocese of London for the purpose of restoring and improving their bell installations. This includes the repair, replacement re-tuning and re-hanging of bells; the provision of additional bells, frames and fittings and the erection of the same in churches; and installing sound control.
Christian Science Society Sheffield
Arts, Religion, ResearchHolds religious services on Sundays & Wednesdays in our Church in Broomhill. Provides Reading Room at same building, with facilities for reading books and periodicals and access to a computer for accessing online information etc. on Christian Science.Also provides space for quiet reflection and study of Christian Science.All are welcome to use our facilities and join in our services
Victoria Village And District Welfare Hall
Animals, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, ReligionWe are a typical village hall in the Abersychan area of Torfaen, Gwent. The hall is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers. Activities at the hall include Senior Citizens Group. Women's Institute(WI). Reiki therapy. Canine training. Spiritualist church which includes a meditation group and other church related activities. Table Top. Children's parties.
St Nicolas 9th Guildford Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionScouting activities for individuals aged 6 to 18. The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association. The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
Torbay And District Deaf Society
Associations, Health, ReligionThe main function a Social Club is to provide deaf members with a stable environment and served those, whos first language is British Sign Language. The club has a rich source of information for deaf, hearing impaired and hearing people. There is a link to local social services and the Church of England and pastoral care.
Ecclesiastical Charity Of George White
Beneficiary group, Professions, ReligionThe charity offers financial aid to the elderly and young living with preference in the Parish of Hutton. Requests are considered and approved by the trustees before aid is granted. Needs are often highlighted by local priests, church workers and headteachers. Monies from this charity are also allocated towards the maintenance of the church fabric in the two parish churches of Hutton.
St Mary's Hall Trust
ReligionTo further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England and promote such general charitable purposes as the trustees think fit for the benefit of the inhabitants of the former Borough of Warwick and surrounding neighbourhood including the town of Warwick.
The Friends Of Julian Of Norwich
Associations, Charitable activities, ReligionThe Charity's objectives are to advance the education of the public in the Shrine of the Lady Julian of Norwich and to advance religion by promoting and furthering the work of the Shrine of the Lady Julian of Norwich.
Painswick Music Society
Arts, ReligionThe aims and objectives of the Society is to arrange four high quality classical music concerts each year in St Mary's Church, Painswick, which are greatly appreciated and well attended. Although professional and celebrated artists are usually engaged to maintain the high standards, the cost of tickets is kept to a minimum to make the concerts available to all.
Culcheth Independent Methodist Chapel (trust Property Held In Connexion Therewith)
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionSunday morning christian worship. Bible studies and prayer meetings. Ladies fellowship groups. Churches together lunches. Christian outreach concerts. Coffee mornings.
Beresford Road Evangelical Church
ReligionChurch services for the purpose of worshipping God, prayer and fellowship to help, support and encourage one another are held weekly on Sunday mornings and Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Community work involves a coffee drop in on Monday and Friday mornings. A community pantry (Footprints) for those struggling to meet their household bills.
Coltman Area Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareThe Community Centre provides varied activities for the benefit of the community which we serve. These include - stroke club - computer club - children's disco - warm zone drop-ins - band rehearsals- church groups- - day carers group - disabled group - keep fit classes - social activities - rugby training and a meeting venue, activity groups and a gardening/social group.
Basingstoke Muslim Welfare Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social welfarePLACE OF WORSHIP, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION, SPORTS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, HEALTH RAISE AWARENESS AMONG MUSLIMS OF ISSUES RELATED TO DRUGS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES, BIRTH & DEATH RELATED ISSUES, PROVIDE COMMUNICATION LINK WITH HEALTH ORGANISATION RAISE AWARENESS OF MUSLIMS ISSUES. MATRIMONIAL PROVIDE COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE ISSUES
Manchester College Oxford Chapel Society
Education, Religion, SocietyA Unitarian congregation meeting in-person in Harris Manchester College, Oxford chapel and online for weekly worship. We also run social/cultural activities, small groups for spiritual reflection, interfaith projects, a social justice group with community outreach and offer members pastoral support.
Ecclesiastical Charity
ReligionIncome used for the maintenance of the Fox and Goose, Sancroft Hall (both church properties), and the maintenance and adornment of the fabric of St Peter and St Paul Church of England Church, Fressingfield.
German Speaking Church Newcastle
Arts, ReligionThe name of the congregation is German speaking Lutheran Congregation Newcastle upon Tyne. The purpose of the charity is the promotion of the Christian religion. We offer religious services in German language and commits to the proclamation of the Gospel in pastoral care, congregational activities and social services to all German speaking people residing permanently or temporarily within its area
Parish Estate Charity (all Saints, North Street)
Associations, Heritage, Professions, ReligionOut of the residue of net yearly income to pay in respect of the clergy an amount agreed by the trustees. To pay either to the Parochial Church Council or directly any charges lawfully incurred in the maintenance and repair and insurance of the fabric of the parish church of All Saints, North Street. If in any year the whole of the said residue is not applied it shall be accumulated to form a fund
Trust Property Held In Connexion With Cairo Street Chapel, Warrington
Charity and VCS support, ReligionTO PROVIDE WORSHIP IN THE CAIRO STREET CHAPEL WARRINGTON AND TO SERVE THE WIDER PUBLIC IN WARRINGTON.. TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES OUTSIDE THE CHAPEL SUCH AS SYRIA RELIEF AND WARRINGTON ROOM AT THE INN PROJECT FOR THE HOMESLESS
Wakefield Diocesan Family And Social Welfare Council
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe object of the Charity is to support and further all or any charitable purposes carried out in connection with that part of the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Wakefield which relates to social and moral welfare.
Chittlehamholt Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ReligionThe village hall is used by local inhabitants for various activities such as Lunches, Coffee mornings, Meetings, Garden club, Pilates, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Dances, Discos, Quizzes, Short Mat Bowls, some church services. The hall has a Alcohol licence used for certain events. The car park and adjacent field is also used for summer fund raising activities.It is a meeting place for the community.
Parish Estates Charity
Heritage, ReligionTo defraying the cost of upkeep and repair of the Guild Church of St Andrew Holborn and the maintenance of services therein subject to furthering the religious and charitable work of the Church of England in the former Parish of St Andrew Holborn.
The Thrangu Rimpoche Trust
Health, ReligionThe Thrangu Rinpoche Trust was set up to facilitate the teaching of Buddhism and meditation. The charity furthers the work of HHVVK Thrangu Rinpoche. The Trust supports our resident Tibetan Lama, who teaches meditation and also performs ceremonies for birth, marriage, and death.The long-term goal of the Trust is the founding of a Buddhist Monastery to support an established Buddhist community.
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.