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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Sir Edward Marshall Hall For Needy Members Of The Inner Temple
ReligionThe object of the Trust is to give assistance by way of loan or grant to members of the Inner Temple who are in need, dependants of a member are not directly eligible for assistance. The Trust has widened its scope to give assistance to some Inner Temple students and pupils, who through no fault of their own, would not otherwise be able to complete the course or their pupillage.
Chapel Saint Leonards Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfarePromoting community development, encouraging involvement, and participation in activities within the benefit area. Providing and securing the provision of social, cultural and recreational facilities and practical assistance for the public of all ages and abilities. Reflecting the changing needs and interests of the public, in the wider community, in a social and economically deprived area.
The Clara Watts Lydney Church Trust
ReligionThe Charity is for the support of St. Mary's Church, Lydney; in particular to assist with the provision and maintenance of the equipment and fabric of the premises and to contribute towards the payment of the incumbent's expenses.
The Friends Of Southwell Cathedral
Associations, ReligionTO MAKE GIFTS TO SOUTHWELL CATHEDRAL AND TO PAY FOR SUCH PROJECTS AS REQUESTED BY THE CHAPTER AND DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITHIN OUR FINANCIAL MEANS.
Jubilee Christian Centre And Ministerial Association Trust
Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Christian faith.The relief of persons who are in hardship or distress or who are sick or disabled.The promotion of fulfilment of such charitable purposes beneficial to the community.The Trust was involved in Christian outreach programmes designed to increase Christian Awareness and spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Kipps Memorial Trust
ReligionSupport the Ministry of the Anglican church in Caxton
Berkshire Historic Churches Trust
Facilities, Religion, Saving of livesTo apply the income and capital of theTrust, at the discretion of the Trustees, for the "preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and reconstruction" of Churches of specified denominations in "Berkshire or in any Parish adjacent thereto, and of monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass and chattels in any sych Church or Churchyard belonging to such Churches"
Staplegrove Village Hall
Facilities, ReligionTo maintain the village hall for the purpose of divine worship and for the use of the parish and the neighbourhood without distinction of political/religious views or other opinions. The land and buildings are to be held in trust for those purposes.
The Charlton And Linley Homes
Facilities, Housing, ReligionProvision of 10 Homes with garden area for people of reduced means who have links with Sheffield and the United Reformed Church or Continuing Congregational Churches in Sheffield.
Trust Property Held In Connection With Grace Evangelical Church
ReligionTo provide services for the advancement of religion by the preaching of the word of God and for the Christian growth in Grace and Fellowship.
The Fern Street Settlement
Religion, Social welfareThe object of the charity is to provide for the material and moral needs of persons resident in Fern Street and its neighbourhood, especially in conditions of need, hardship, or distress. The Settlement has a modern building currently used as a part of a joint project with All Hallows Bow Church.
The Hulme Hall Trust Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe objects of Hulme Hall Trust Foundation are:The provision of assistance for higher education by means of grants to be awarded to students at the University of Manchester, including post-graduate and research students, and with preference for residents of Hulme Hall.The provision of benefits in connection with Hulme Hall (which includes the chapel and chaplaincy)
Sheffield Oratorio Chorus
Arts, ReligionWe perform up to four major choral concerts a year, in Sheffield Cathedral and other venues. Member of Making Music. Currently around 85 singing members. We hold voice training workshops to improve the quality of our singing, and are exploring new ways to extend the range of our membership and reach new audiences.
Church Institute
ReligionThrough financial assistance to further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the ecclesiastical parish of Littleham with Exmouth.
Friends Of Carlisle Cathedral
Associations, ReligionReligious activities
Alderney Manor Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, ReligionProviding safe free space for vulnerable groups, providing meeting space for childrens groups, yoga, line dancing, dance groups, Poole Pentecostal Church. Raising funds for cancer patients, running annual community events
Crayford Ecclesiastical Charities
Housing, Religion, Social welfareThe trust comprises three self-contained single floor cottages known as the almshouses, which are for aged and deserving poor single persons or couples who are communicant members of the Church of England. There are additional charity funds which augment the income of the almshouses. Annie Pim, Theodore Pim, and ER Stoneham are collectively known as the Crayford Ecclesiastical Charities.
The Church Welfare Association (incorporated)
Beneficiary group, ReligionFounded in the 19th Century to assist women involved in prostitution, we continue to support work with women who sell survival sex, or support work with woman and children at risk of such involvement.
Westgate Baptist Church (funds Held In Connexion With)
ReligionBaptist Church
St Marks Institute Trust
Leisure, ReligionMaintain and let the property in pursuance of the objectives:-1. To promote religious education in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England in the parish.2. Provide recreational facilities for the inhabitants of the parish.3. Further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the parish.4. Assist in the upkeep of the parish church of Woolston.
The Victory Hall
Facilities, ReligionThe charity owns and manages The Victory Hall, Church Road, Farley Hill and adjacent land for the benefit of the local and wider community.
Ecclesiastical Parish Of Beverley St Mary Church Estate
ReligionThe charity helps maintain the historic church of St Marys, Beverley for religious worship and for public events. The charity also enables the building to be kept open to the general public throughout the year.
Charity Of Amy Temple
Beneficiary group, ReligionSeven detached bungalows, each providing accommodation for one widow/spinster over the age of 60. The residents must be able to look after themselves.
Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers
Heritage, ReligionWe bring ringers together, and represent them nationally and internationally, to promote public awareness of church bells and change ringing. We provide advice and assistance and information to church authorities and ringing societies. We assist in the provision, restoration and maintenance of church bells.
Metropolitan Community Church Of North London
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionTHE CHARITY HAS A PRIMARY MINISTRY IN GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITIES, PROVIDING THE SAFE ENVIRONMENT OF AN ACCEPTING CONGREGATION WHERE PEOPLE CAN FIND GOD'S SALVATION, PERSONAL SUPPORT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND GUIDANCE TOWARD HEALTH AND WHOLENESS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH CELEBRATIVE WORSHIP SERVICES, SUPPORTIVE CARE GROUPS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, JUSTICE, ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL ACTION
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.