Religion Charities That specialise in Church or place of worship
Discover 4,027 Religion charities that specialise in church or place of worship. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Longwell Green Christian Fellowship
Arts, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Christian faith and the worship of God by preaching, proclamation of the gospel and teaching of Christian doctrine. The printing and distribution of the Bible and other Christian literature.The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress or who are aged or sick.The advancement of education on the basis of Christian principles for all ages.
Unitarian Chapel Trust Property
ReligionProvide a Meeting House for the Unitarian ministry in Framlingham.Provide a Unitarian Minister.Maintain a Grade II building of historic importance.Provide Pastoral care to the congregation.Provide a cultural venue and centre in Framlingham for use by the local community.
The Friends Of Guildford Cathedral
Associations, Charity and VCS support, ReligionFund raising events
Battersea Chapel Educational Foundation
Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe Charity is a community Church, that has settled in a new building at SW11 2HH. Our activities include Sunday Services at 11am, weekly virtual bible studies , bi-weekly prayer meetings and a late night prayer meeting on the last Friday of every month. Social activities include: Friends In Battersea for over 50s, annual seaside trips and Love Battersea collaborative community event.
Sri Guru Nanak Sikh Temple (armley) Leeds
Beneficiary group, Religion, ResearchOur charity provides an informative and social purpose. It provides a focus point for many of the congregation, who are elderly and have no other source of communal information. It provides information which is religious, being the only local source which is Sikh related. It teaches the philosophy behind the Sikh religion.
Friends Of St Michael The Archangel Church, Mere, Wiltshire
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe preservation, repair and maintenance of the fabric and furnishing of the church of St Michael the Archangel,Mere, and to promote its use as a place of worship. To promote the appreciation of the Church of St Michael the Archangel as a building of architectural and historical interest.
The Friends Of St Nicholas' Church, Steventon, Hampshire
Associations, Facilities, ReligionContribute towards the expenses of maintaining or repairing the fabric of St Nicholas Church, Steventon, Hampshire or for the upkeep of its churchyard.
The Cathedrals Group Of Universities
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe principal objectives of the Council are to advance and develop public education in the Universities and Colleges that have a denominational character as defined in the Further and Higher Education Act, 1992 and to support the churches continuing role in higher education.
The Friends Of St. Mary's Church Alverstoke
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, ReligionThe objects of the Friends of St. Mary's Church Alverstoke shall be to raise funds as necessary to maintain, repair,preserve, improve, beautify and reconstruct for the benefit of the public the fabric of the Church of St. Mary Alverstoke in monuments, fixtures, fittings, jurniture, stained glass, ornaments and other chattels and its churchyard.
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
Jignyasu Rambapa Trust
Religion, Social welfareThe trust's activities in England are directed mainly at advancement of religion. Activities centre on the following: 1, religious prayers & chanting each week. 2, Aid to institutions & projects which meet aims & objects of trust e.g. aid to temples facilitating worship. Overseas, the charities activities provide support for the needy in education, food, provision of clothing & blankets.
The Thistlethwayte Southwick And Boarhunt Church And Community Trust (generally Known As The Thistlethwayte Southwick Charity)
Economic and community development, ReligionThe financial support of the churches in the Parishes of Southwick and Boarhunt.
The Parish Hall
Facilities, ReligionMaintenance and improvement of Parish Hall and its hire out to local organisations and individuals and use by Christ Church Little Heath and Church-related groups.
1st Chapel-En-Le-Frith Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion1st Chapel-en-le-Frith Scouts are an active Scout Group and we offer a wide range of Scouting experiences for boys and girls aged between 6-14 years old. Outdoor activities such as camping and hiking are an important part of our programme, but sport in general is a priorty, as is teaching children a range of craft skills and instilling in them the need to treat all people with understanding and re
Boldre Church Trust
ReligionAssist in the long-term preservation of the Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre and the Chapel of St Nicholas by contributing to capital expenditures when the need arises.
The Assembled Church Of Christ Trust
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare? The worship of God, the instruction and edification of Christians? The care and Christian instruction of young people and children? The evangelising of non-Christians? The relief of sickness and poverty; and? The advancement of the Christian faith generally
Christian Science Society, Maidstone
Religion, ResearchChristian Science Church and Reading Room
The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund
Charitable activities, ReligionUsing the income from investment to make grants towards the maintance of church bells within the Diocese of Oxford
Harvest Christian Fellowship
Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfarePimarily the promotion of the Christian faith by provision of a place of worship, the carrying out of religious services, relief of poverty through practical and financial assistance, preparation and broadcast of Christian teaching material along with the provision of children's and youth activities
Lifespring Trust
ReligionLifeSpring Church meets together each week for worship and teaching in pursuit of the objects being the advancement of the Christian religion and other charitable purposes.
St Mary's Hospital And Hamilton Almshouses
Health, Housing, ReligionTo maintain St Mary's Court, 56 Bute Road Wallington which consists of 15 self contained flats for residents (and one for a Warden) who must be members of the Church of England and who have resided within the boundary of the ancient parish of Beddington (or who have been a member of the Electoral Roll of one of the present parishes) for the previous 5 years.
Ashford Parochial Charities
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareThe maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Ashford as well as utilising the income to benefit the poor of Ashford
Inclusive Community Church
Beneficiary group, ReligionWe believe that all people are loved by God and should be welcomed and fully included into the Church whatever their sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, ability, age, financial status, family status or faith background. We were founded in 1979 as Metropolitan Community Church of Bournemouth. We changed our name to Inclusive Community Church in 2018.
Sketty Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, ReligionScouting for boys and girls under the direction of the Scout Association
The People's Hall
ReligionThe Peoples Hall is a local Evangelical Church affiliated to the F.I.E.C and EFCC for promoting the spiritual or social welfare and benefit generally of the people living in Low Town of Bridgnorth. The church has regular Sunday services and mid-week meetings open to all. The Church at time supports Christian Missionaries overseas.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many church-or-place-of-worship religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,027 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 £5.7bn 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 £701k. 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.