Religion Charities That specialise in Church or place of worship
Discover 17,295 Religion charities that specialise in church or place of worship. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionProvision 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.
Church Of God Of Prophecy Trust
Charitable activities, Housing, ReligionThe 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.
St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance
ReligionTo enable the Christian ministry of the Church in Wales in the Diocese of St Davids
Audacious Church
Health, Religion, Social welfareThe charity's objects are set out by the trust deed as:- the advancement of the christian faith- the relief of sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support- the advancement of education
St. Mary's Convent And Nursing Home (chiswick)
Health, Housing, Religion, Social careThe object of the charity is the advancement of the Anglican Christian religion in particular: by providing residential home accommodation, nursing and other care facilities to members of the public, to members of the convent and to members of the charity; by the promotion and maintenance of public worship; and by the promotion of religious and spiritual teaching.
The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely
Heritage, ReligionEly Cathedral is a Christian Church offering daily worship and a place of prayer and sanctity. It is the seat of the Bishop of Ely and the mother church of over 300 parishes that make up the Diocese of Ely. The Cathedral is also a historical monument, built to the glory of God, which welcomes thousands of pilgrims and visitors every year.
Saint Margaret's Convent (ssm Chiswick) CIO
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social careFollowing the religious life in the Church of England by the promotion and maintenance of public worship; the promotion of religious teaching and spirituality; the provision of personal, nursing and residential care to elderly residents.
The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester
ReligionCathedral
The Corporation Of The Cathedral Church Of Christ In Liverpool
Religion(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England;(b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building;(c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the purposes referred to in (a) and (b)
Blackburn U.k. Trust
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareProviding aid to the poor people across the globe. Providing and building worship places where needed.Providing aid to orphans, widows and old who have difficulties and are disabled.
The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Norwich
ReligionThe Cathedral dates back to 1096, when it was founded by Herbert de Losinga, the first Bishop of Norwich, and over the last nine centuries this magnificent place of worship has been at the heart of Norwich and its people.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionA parish church of the Church of England, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, we maintain regular public Christian worship; provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation; pastoral work; teaching and debating Christianity through sermons, groups, courses and events. We host a night shelter for the homeless, a free drop-in counselling service, and provide support to asylum seekers.
Shri Venkateswara (balaji) Temple Of The United Kingdom
ReligionTo promote the advancement of Hindu religion.
The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln
ReligionThe Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln ('Lincoln Cathedral') is first and foremost a church, the seat of the Bishop of Lincoln and a centre of worship and mission.
The Cathedral Church Of St Martin, Leicester
Religion(1) The objects of the Chapter are:(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular by furthering the mission of the Church of England;(b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church building;(c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the purpose
Birmingham Methodist Circuit
ReligionThe Circuit produces a preaching plan to ensure regular acts of worship take place at each of the Methodist Churches and Local Ecumenical Partnerships in its geographical area. These are open to all people, without charge.
The Garden Museum
Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Religion(i) The advancement of education in all aspects of the study and teaching of gardening and its history(ii) The maintainance of the churchyard of St Mary at Lambeth as a garden/open space for the benefit of the general public(iii) The care of the church of St Mary at Lambeth; and to finance its use for charitable purposes for the benefit of the general public
Jubilee Church London
Religion, Social welfare.Living the Great Commandment of God and doing the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. 2.To advance the Christian Faith according to our statement of beliefs and in accordance with the Bible. 3.To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship. 4.To promote other such charitable purposes beneficial to our local community, and the United Kingdom at large and other parts of the World
Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance
Professions, ReligionTo 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.
Qvsr
Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionQVSR, or the 'Queen Vic', as it is more familiarly known, has been the Seamen's Mission of the Methodist Church since 1843, and is now the last remaining maritime charity providing accommodation and support for seafarers in the East End of London. It is also the largest seafaring hostel of its kind in the UK with accommodation for over 170 men.
Jesus House For All Nations
Charitable activities, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareWorship Services.Advancement of the Christian religion worldwideThe relief of poverty worldwideLocal Community Projects including a community centre and community-focused events.Provision of grants to other charitable and voluntary organisations.
Bangor Diocesan Board Of Finance Bwrdd Cyllid Esgobaeth Bangor
ReligionSupport for, and furtherance of, the work of the Church in Wales in the Diocese of Bangor
The Big Church Day Out
Arts, ReligionThe principal activity of the company in the period under review was that of the advancement of theChristian faith thorough an open air music, performance and cultural event.
Eglwys Bresbyteraidd Cymru - The Presbyterian Church Of Wales
ReligionThe purpose of the Church is to worship God and spread the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ as it is revealed in the Holy Scriptures and expounded in our Doctrinal standards, by establishing and maintaining fellowships of people worshipping God and believing in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Trent Vineyard
ReligionGod has called us to build a biblical, growing, & diverse church in Nottingham, which will, in a creative & contemporary way, in the power of the Holy Spirit, worship God & communicate the gospel with compassion and generosity. We aim to make, train, & equip disciples to be effective in the extending of God's Kingdom, to develop leaders, to plant new churches, & to contribute to the body of Christ
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many church-or-place-of-worship religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 17,295 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?
Canterbury Christ Church University is the largest by latest reported annual income (£353.8m). 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 £15.7bn 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 £424k. 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.