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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Christians In Secular Employment Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Professions, ReligionWe support our members by holding an annual weekend conference, a reflective weekend and publishing a journal four times a year. We promote workplace ministry throughout church structures and offer support for reflection on workplace ministry to ordinands. We are in contact with worker priests in Europe and other parts of the world.
The Friends Of Tring Church Heritage
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionCare, maintenance and preservation of the fabric, fittings, ornaments and furnishings of the medieval Parish Church building and churchyard of St. Peter and St. Paul, Tring and promotion of the use of the building by the local community
The Friends Of All Saints Church, Brightlingsea
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Housing, ReligionFund-raising for the repair ,maintenance and improvement of the ancient Church of All Saints Brightlingsea which houses unique memorial tiles to local sailors.
The Arts Society - Newmarket
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Housing, ReligionPromotion of lectures and study days aimed at educating the public in appreciating decorative and fine arts. Arranging visits to museums, galleries, collections and historic houses. Undertaking church recording work. Providing volunteers for heritage property guides. Giving financial aid to young arts. Contributing to national fundraising for fine art.
Charity Of Annabelle Lady Boughey
ReligionThe Annabelle Lady Boughey Charity uses its funds for such charitable purposes connected with or for the benefit of the TF10 postcode area ( including the town of Newport together with the areas of Church Aston,Chetwynd Aston, Woodcote, Moreton, Forton, Sambrook, Tibberton, Edgmond and Lilleshall) subject to the discretion of the Trustees.
Tyneside Decorative And Fine Arts Society
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe society organises ten lectures each year on the decorative and fine arts. It has a church recorders group whose researches produce records of the fabric and contents of churches for presentation. Volunteers assist museums and other institutions with the cataloguing and maintenance of heritage property. The society makes grants to support arts projects in the community.
Caring Outreach International Charity (coic)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Research, Saving of livesCares for the destitute through training, job placement, also refugees, disabled, elderly, children, young people, homeless, people in crime,HIV/Aids and the sick,through a variety of services such as medical care, sports activities, emergency relief, music, drama, rehabilitation, education, campaign, community safety/Developments,representation, faith, housing, counselling,providing clean waters
Uckington And Elmstone Hardwicke Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvision of a Village Hall for the residents of Uckington and Elmstone Hardwicke for the purpose of social meetings and fund raising events. It is also available for hire for dancing and Yoga classes, Women's Institute, Church meetings, as well as private hire.
Elder Yard Chapel
Arts, Heritage, ReligionReligious activities relating to the Unitarian and Free Christian faithThis includes regular church services, operation of weddings, baptisms and funeralsIn addition the chapel is a venue for musical concerts, community use and heritage celebrations.Maintenance of a Grade 2 Listed building.
St Agatha's Fund
ReligionSt Agatha's Trust aims to help community-based projects that are in some way linked with a church or Christian organisation, in the Diocese of Sheffield.The Trust has been set up by the Diocese of Sheffield to encourage local churches to develop or become involved in community-based projects. However, projects that have no Christian or Church link may still be considered.
Catton Village Hall
Animals, Facilities, ReligionVillage Hall Used by the community for individual functions.Regular functions for the parishioners.A meeting place for parishioners.Parish council meetings.Local and national elections. Used for Church Functions.Activities for local parishioners - eg. Arobics, Dog Training.
Cursillo Chester
ReligionAnglican Cursillo is a movement of the Church providing a method by which Christians are empowered to grow through prayer, study and action and enabled to share God's love with everyone. Cursillo in any diocese begin and continues with the blessing of the diocesan Bishop. For further information visit www.ukcursillo.org or www.chestercursillo.org
Lrk Cultural Centre
Leisure, Religion101 General charitable purposes1o2 Education and training105 Relief of poverty108 Relgious activitites109 Arts and culture110 Sport/Recreation113 Econmic/communityDevelopment/emploment
The Friends Of The Holy Father
Associations, ReligionThe objects of the charity are the promotion and advancement of the Roman Catholic religion by supporting the Pope through the dissemination of the teachings of the Church and the establishment and maintenance of a fund, the income and capital of which are to be applied to assist in defraying the expenses of the Pope in furthering his apostolic ministry.
The Bath And Wells Diocesan Association Of Change Ringers Bell Fund
Heritage, Religion1. Recognition of the true position of ringers as church workers & the encouragement of ringing for Divine Service.2. Promotion of the Art of Change Ringing - giving instruction to bands of ringers desiring it.3. Provision of an Advisory Service on the maintenance and restoration of church bells & fittings.4. Promotion of order & fellowship between ringers.
The Church Of Scotland And Free Churches Fund RAF
Armed forces, ReligionThe governing document is a trust deed that set up the Fund to assist Church of Scotland, Methodist, Baptist, United Reformed and other free church chaplains operating within the Royal Air Force in the performance of their duties and as a conduit for assisting other charitable activities
The Stonor Foundation
ReligionThe chapel is Roman Catholic a semi public oratory mass is celebrated every Sunday and on Holy days. All services are open to the public the chapel is available for weddings, baptism and funerals. Collections are regularly for the benefit of other charities such as Cafod.
Village Hall Blackwell
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe activities during the year include the regular and ad hoc hiring of the hall for educational, social and entertainment functions and additionally the collaboration with a local church committee for fund raising events.
Alverdiscott Community Hall
Animals, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionDog Training, Quizzes, Flower Shows, Dinner and Dances, Country and Western Meetings, Indoor Bowling,Training and Winter and Summer Leagues. Childrens Parties and Pantomimes, Church and Chapel Functions. Keep fit classes, Male and Female.
The Hertford County Association Of Change Ringers Bell Restoration Fund
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe provision of financial assistance by way of grants to church authorities incurring expenditure on the provision, maintenance or improvement of their bells and bell installations or for the maintenance of the fabric of their towers and belfries in the County of Hertfordshire and the ecclesiastical parishes of Chipping Barnet, Monken Hadley, and Great Stanmore
Croxton Kerrial Village Hall
Facilities, ReligionCommunity meetings, events and classes are held throughout the year. The hall is used for regular meetings for the Croxton Kerrial Church, Croxton Kerrial and Branston Parish Council and other Community groups within the village.
The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers
Heritage, ReligionAIMS TO BE OF SERVICE TO THE CHURCH IN THE DIOCESES OF DURHAM & NEWCASTLE BY:PROMOTING THE RINGING OF BELLS FOR CHRISTIAN WORSHIP AND ON OTHER APPROPRIATE OCCASIONS;RECRUITING AND TRAINING RINGERS;ENCOURAGING THE ART OF CHANGE-RINGING;HELPING RINGERS TO IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF THEIR RINGING; ANDASSISTING WITH THE CARE OF RESTORATION OF BELLS AND THEIR FITTINGS.
The Cathedral Chamber Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe Cathedral Chamber Choir visits Cathedrals, Chapels and Churches in the UK and provides Choral Music for liturgical services to a high standard. Members are drawn from all over the UK. The choir's surplus funds may sometimes be used to support with bursaries and scholarships singers, particularly young people, who would not otherwise be able to meet all the costs of such a visit.
Church Hall Corston
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Corston without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The Friends Of St Gregorys Minster Kirkdale
Associations, ReligionWe provide financial support for conservation, maintenance, improvement and public understanding of church and curtilage; sponsor the annual Kirkdale Lecture on aspects of the Minster in its parochial and regional context; publish the Kirkdale Monograph series based on the Lectures; and informally provide educational and informational resources for Friends, JCC and general public.
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.