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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.

4,027
Charities
£5,651,244,260
Total Income
£700,799
Avg Income
89.5%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Community Of St Edmund Of The English Congregation Of The Order Of St Benedict Established At Douai Abbey, Woolhampton, Berkshire

Religion

Douai Abbey is a community of Benedictine monks who are involved in educational, pastoral and other work. The main pastoral activity consists of welcoming guests who come for retreats and conferences, in groups or as individuals. The Abbey Church and the other facilities are also used by other organisations, both religious and secular, for their own meetings and activities.

Latest Income: £872,445
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Grocers' Charity

Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare

The Grocers' Charity is the charitable arm of the Grocers' Company, a City of London Livery Company. The Charity is a grant-awarding body to UK registered charities working in designated areas of need that encompasses education, the Church, the relief of poverty, support for the arts, heritage, young people, medicine, environment and those with disabilities.

Latest Income: £868,165
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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St David's Diocesan Council For Social Responsibility

Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion

THE OBJECTS OF THE COUNCIL ARE GENERAL MORAL WELFARE WORK WITHIN THE DIOCESE OF ST DAVIDS.Aims:* Social Responsibility as an integral part of the Church's mission;* To work with children, young people and their families, in their communities through the Plant Dewi project;* offering resources to practitioners through conferences, publications and Diocesan and Plant Dewi websites;

Latest Income: £864,540
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Philadelphia Church Of God

Arts, Religion

The charity seeks to advance the Christian religion by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to the Bible mainly through:- 1) Broadcasting and distributing Christian messages 2) Producing and distributing literature 3) Holding local church meetings and assemblies 4) Ordaining and granting credentials or licences to preach to such individuals considered by the charity to be qualified.

Latest Income: £862,898
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Guru Nanak Gurdwara

Religion

The objective of the charity is the provision of a place of worship for the Sikh community and to promote the Sikh religion.

Latest Income: £853,936
Areas of Operation: Walsall
Status: Registered
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Landmark Arts Centre

Facilities, Heritage, Religion

Preservation of the listed building of the former church of St Albans at Teddington Lock and its development as an arts and community centre via a programme of visual and performing arts events and provision of arts education classes.

Latest Income: £850,713
Areas of Operation: Richmond Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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The Church Lands

Heritage, Religion

Providing funds for the upkeep and maintenance of the Parish Churches of St Peters, St Lukes and St Pauls

Latest Income: £848,695
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York

Heritage, Religion, Social welfare

Maintenance, repair and upkeep of The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Chapel and premises.Payment of pensions to persons who have been engaged in trade in the area of benefit, and the dependants of such persons, who are in need because of age, illness or other infirmity, or the relief of financial hardship among persons resident in the area of benefit by such means as the trustees think fit.

Latest Income: £847,283
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Ashley Gospel Hall Trust

Religion

The purchase and maintenance of halls for Public Religious Worship.

Latest Income: £845,039
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Gold Hill Church Trust

Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfare

The objects of the Trust are to advance the Christian faith & to exercise Christian charity by making grants to:1. Gold Hill Baptist Church & to other Christian organisations whose purpose is only the advance of the Christian faith, &2. Recognised charities engaged in the relief of illness, poverty or concerned with moral or spiritual welfare.

Latest Income: £827,914
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Preston Muslim Society Quwwatul Islam Masjid

Religion

The Charity makes provisions for all religious and cultural requirements of the society's members and the general public by maintaining the Masjid and Madrassah premises.The activities and services provided include Daily prayers, Funeral and burial services, Nikah ceremonies, Religious Education and many other religious ceremonies.

Latest Income: £822,792
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Community Of The Many Names Of God

Charity and VCS support, Health, Religion

Provides multifaith worship, care and support for a nation wide annual congregation of 90,000, at the three Temples in Skanda Vale monastery, SA33 6JT. Donated 84.5 tonnes of direct food aid in 2018. Is volunteer led with 78,500 volunteer hours provided by 950 volunteers across the work of the charity in 2018.

Latest Income: £819,285
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Islamic Trust (maidenhead)

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Religion

To provide facilities and provision of worship for the muslims practising the religion of Islam in Maidenhead and education and teachings of the Quran.Religious activities,sports and recreation.The charity also holds arabic classes and Islamic study circles in the mosque and in the community centre. The charity also holds sunday classes to help children have a better understanding of the Islam.

Latest Income: £818,735
Areas of Operation: Windsor And Maidenhead
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Wells Cathedral

Associations, Charitable activities, Religion

Grant making to Cathedral Chapter & Departments. Membership activities such as talks and outings.

Latest Income: £817,927
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Church Extension Association (incorporated)

Beneficiary group, Religion

The Association aims to continue its outreach and ministry through the Sisters who live at the properties that it owns, and those locations where it operates and through out the world.

Latest Income: £814,971
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Bournemouth Reform Synagogue

Beneficiary group, Religion

JEWISH RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNAL ACTIVITIES. PROVIDING A PLACE OF WORSHIP TOGETHER WITH PASTORAL AND WELFARE SUPPORT FOR THE ELDERLY AND RELIGION CLASSES FOR THE YOUNG.

Latest Income: £812,783
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Glory House

Religion, Social welfare

The advancement of Christian ReligionThe relief of aged poor sick or disabled

Latest Income: £809,397
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Derby Jamia Mosque

Religion

Prayers, Funeral services, Islamic education, Ramadan, Islamic lectures, Open days for visitors

Latest Income: £804,640
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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St Peters Italian Catholic Church Little Saffron Hill

Religion

To provide religious education, advice and support for the congregation and general community, particularly the Italian community.

Latest Income: £784,581
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Veritas College International

Beneficiary group, Education, Religion

The aim of Veritas College is to equip pastors and other leaders in the church in competencies to effectively interpret, apply and communicate Holy Scripture. The College meets the pastors in their own context allowing them to continue supporting their own churches and families and not taking them away for residential training that is more costly and sometimes out of context for the pastors.

Latest Income: £783,684
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ann Watson's Trust

Beneficiary group, Professions, Religion

The trustees maintain 11 flats in Sutton, Hull, for the use of ladies who are practising members of the Church of England, with priority being given to Clergy Widows and Unmarried Daughers of the Clergy.Educational grants given to individuals and local groups and organisations, conditions apply.

Latest Income: £783,071
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Thurrock Christian Fellowship

Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare

The worship of GodThe instruction and edification of ChristiansThe care and Christian instruction of young people and childrenThe evangelism of non-christiansThe relief of poverty and sicknessThe advancement of the Christina faith generally in the UK and abroad

Latest Income: £779,382
Areas of Operation: Thurrock
Status: Registered
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Daubhill Muslim Society

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Religion

Provide prayer facilities and Islamic Education for muslim children

Latest Income: £778,916
Areas of Operation: Bolton
Status: Registered
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The Luis Palau Evangelistic Team

Religion

Working in partnership with Churches and para church organisations we organise innovative ways of serving communities and sharing the Gospel to advance the evangelical Christian faith in the United Kingdom and throughout the world.

Latest Income: £778,420
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Birmingham Christian College

Education, Religion

The Birmingham Christian College is an evangelical college which focuses on Jesus Christ alive in His church. It offers a flexible training and teaching environment for adults from a wide diversity of backgrounds. By balancing teaching, practical hands-on experience and personal develoment, it has become noted for its ministry and vision for renewal through the Holy Spirit

Latest Income: £763,025
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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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.