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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Temple Of Light
Health, ReligionSpiritual healing is the main activity within the church & spiritual healing sanctuary. Also meditation classes are held during the week for peace of mind, for people seeking spiritual help and counselling. Sunday services held each Sunday evening enables people seeking healing and upliftment in spiritual worship.
Leighton Buzzard Church Scout Group
Associations, Environment, Leisure, ReligionEducation/TrainingSport/recreation
The Providence Trust
ReligionGiving money to Christian causes principly the church I attend
The Friends Of The Diocese Of Iran
Associations, ReligionSupporting the Ministry of the Episcopal Church of Iran.
The S And D Lloyd Charity
Charitable activities, ReligionPayment of grants to charitable institutions, principally organisations in the fields of the arts, education and the Church of England, national charities and local charitable activities based in the Birmingham area.
St Swithun's Church Charities
Heritage, ReligionThe principle objective of the charity is to defray the cost of upkeep and maintenance of the church of St Martin in the Cornmarket, Worcester
Bradden Town Land Charity
Facilities, Religion, Social welfareThe objects of Bradden Town Land Charity are:(i) The security and maintenance of and repairs to St Michael's Church in Bradden and its churchyard;(ii) The relief of the poor of the parish of Bradden;(iii) The maintenance of and repairs to Bradden Village Hall (formerly called the Bradden Reading Rooms):
Whitchurch And Ganarew Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionWeekly Scouts, Art group, Yoga, Shortmat bowls, Table Tennis, Monthly Parish Council meetings, Films,Jazz Nights twice per year.Snooker table always available and hall is used by locals for parties, table sales, training days, public lectures, Christmas Market and other church functions,concerts.
The Abercorn Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionManaging the Abercorn Hall and Sports Ground for the youth of Church Crookham
The Chelmsford Singers
Arts, ReligionChoral Society based in Chelmsford drawing members from mid Essex performing three concerts a year of music from the classical choir repertoire, of which two are normally performed in Chelmsford Cathedral
The Charing Church Fabric Trust
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe purpose of the charity is the advancement of religion and the preservation of the architectural heritage of the village of Charing by making grants or loans to facilitate the repair and maintenance of the fabric of the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul Charing, Kent
Hereford Diocesan Church Of England Council For Social Aid
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, ReligionSocial Aid supports charitable activities carried out in connexion with the Church of England in the Diocese of Hereford, particularly: the promotion of temperance and higher standards of moral life in individuals, family and community; the restoration of the intemperate or delinquent and those addicted to drugs, alcohol or gambling or otherwise needing help; the relief of the consequent distress.
The Vronhaul (llandinam) Charity
Religion, Social welfareThe main objects of the charity are the relief of poverty amongst the ministers of the church.Although no grants are received directly by ministers, the funds are used for the benefit ofreligious institutions.
Chandos Chamber Choir
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, ReligionAmateur choir of 30-35 voices, performing three concerts a year. The choir strives to: perform to a very high standard; engage its audiences by meaningful communication of the music; provide programme notes.The choir prefers to offer employment opportunities to musicians in the earlier stages of their career, and makes regular visits outside of London, e.g. to participate in cathedral services.
Sir Pierce Lacy Charitable Trust
ReligionTo apply the annual income for such charitable purposes for the benefit of The Roman Catholic Church or any institution associated therewith as the trustees in their absolute discretion may determine provided always that so far as it is practicable to do so such charitable purposes shall be selected from those to which payments shall have been made during the lifetime of Sir Pierce Lacy.
Bingley All Saints Parish Church Preservation Fund
ReligionCOLLECTS MONEY BY MEANS OF DONATIONS AND INTEREST FROM INVESTMENTS TO BE USED AS REQIUIRED TO MAINTAIN THE FABRIC OF THE PARISH CHURCH
Church Lands Charity
Charitable activities, ReligionTo make grants for repairs, maintenance and insurance of the Parish Church of St Mary's Watton, Norfolk
6th Hillingdon Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionScout activities including camping, hiking, swimming and weekly meetings doing art & craft, sport, cooking, knots etc. Badge work includes care for animals, first aid, music, hobbies, collecting, local history and religion. Local and London visits to places of interest and worship.
Old Cleeve Memorial Cottages
ReligionOld Cleeve Memorial Cottages are a Registered Charity. The object of the Charity is to provide accommodation for those in need, dwelling in Old Cleeve, Chapel Cleeve and Bilbrook, and also further within Old Cleeve parish if necessary. There are seven Trustees who are responsible for the upkeep of the properties, and allocation of units as they become vacant, in accordance with the Trust Deed.
Melbury Osmond Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareMelbury Osmond Village Hall provides a venue for the community of Melbury Osmond and beyond for a variety of activities. These include village events such as the Summer Fete and Flower Show, the Arts including theatre and stage productions for all ages and groups, regular meetings including WI, keep fit groups, Garden & Show Society, Tennis Club, Church Social events & Parish Meetings etc.
The St Mary Magdalen Oxford Restoration And Development Trust
Heritage, ReligionThe preservation repair maintenance improvement upkeep beautification and restoration of the ancient church of Saint Mary Magdalen in the City of Oxford
Royal Military Police Association
Religion, Saving of livesHOST ANNUAL REUNION AND AGMTO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL EVENTS SUCH AS:-CHURCH PARADE AND SERVICE AT HM TOWER OF LONDONRMP SERVICE AT NMARMP OPENING OF THE FIELD OF REMEMBRANCE RMP SERVICE AT FIELD OF REMEMBRANCE RBL PARADE ON REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SUPPORTING MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIESTO ACT AS ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS SEEKING SUPPORT BY USING COBSEO ROUTE OR PATHWAYS
St Chad's Fold Educational Trust
ReligionThe charity has continued to support the work of St Chad's church and the upkeep maintenance and improvements of the building.
Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, ReligionManage and maximise public use of Village HallHire hall for Art Classes, private functions, community events, local meetingsOrganise and run regular events - quiz nights, talks, music evenings, film nights, Harvest Supper, Rounders evening - for local communityPolling stationVenue for Parish Council and Parochial Church Council meetings
Manse For The Minister Of Eldon Road Baptist Church
ReligionAccommodation for minister of Eldon Road Baptist Church. As the property is not currently needed for this purpose it is let to a private tenant and the income used for the general purposes of the church.
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.