Religion Charities That specialise in Church or place of worship
Discover 4,210 Religion charities that specialise in church or place of worship. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Monmouthshire County Council Welsh Church Act Fund
Leisure, ReligionTo assist groups and individuals for educational, social , recreational and other charitable purposes within the administrative areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Torfaen and Newport, with Monmouthshire County Council being designated as the host Authority
South London Liberal Synagogue
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionSouth London Liberal Synagogue is a community place of worship and member of Liberal Judaism. We provide religious support, Jewish education, adult community activities to members through Greater London.
The Community Church Holtspur Trust
Religion, Social welfareSupporting the activities of the community church Bourne End. These include promoting the Christian faith locally and supporting mission activity abroad. Other charities are supported with grants. Local organisations also receive support. Grants are also occasionally made to the poor and needy in the locality.
Canolfan Hyfforddi Coleg Y Bala
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionColeg y Bala is a youth and childrens centre owned by the Presbyterian Church of Wales. The purpose of the college is to arrange courses that follow biblical themes. Every aspect of the work of the college is aimed at encouraging a personal faith in Jesus Christ.
Holywell Free Church
Beneficiary group, Health, ReligionThe church organises the following activities - Weekly: public Sunday services morning & evening; mid-week Bible study & prayer meeting; Tuesday coffee morning (principally for retired folk), children & young people's groups on Fridays (5-10), (11-13) and (14+).Quarterly : senior citizens' luncheons; services in local care homesOccasional: walks; outings;hospital transportation & visitation
Hindu Temple Geeta Bhawan Derby
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Professions, Religion, SocietyHindu Temple Geeta Bhawan, provides free lunch to Senior Citizens, Teach Hindi, Malayalam Languages, yoga classes and Indian classical Dances. Provide Hindu Religious services, place of worship, cultural activities, Inter faith dialogue, discourses on Vedas and other scriptures. Conduct Civil Marriages, Marriages according to Vedic Rituals and provide priests for Hindu rituals.
Essex Unitarian Chapel And Minister's House
Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyWe provide weekly public worship and organise a regular programme of liberal religious and spiritual education activities for adults and children. We offer a wide range of rites of passage ceremonies. We support social action activities and other charities in their work. We encourage interfaith dialogue. We provide social and emotional support to church members and organise social activities.
Thame Barns Centre
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe centre is a community facility in Thame with several meeting rooms and a fully equipped kitchen available for functions, lunches etc. The centre is widely used by local businesses (for meetings and conferences), by a cross section of community groups and popular for family celebrations and wedding receptions.
St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest)
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe Trust seeks to support:Grants are offered for: Organisations developing opportunities for spiritual and faith formation of children and young people within the context of education and church.Individuals in active Christian ministry with children and young people to enable them to access professional development or further develop their skills through research or other learning.
Mosaic Liberal Synagogue
Associations, Religion, Social welfareProvide, maintain & carry on a place or places of worship & advance Progressive Judaism.The Synagogue provides, arranges & conducts religious services and classes. It solemnises marriages for members. It provides facilities for the instruction of proselytes, for burial & cremation of members and for religious education and religious services.It promotes educational, cultural & social activities.
Society Of Friends Of Westminster Cathedral
Associations, ReligionThe principal object of the Society is to support the activities of Westminster Cathedral. Funds are raised to further this object from membership subscriptions, donations and by means of events approved and monitored by the trustees
Trustees Of The Greek Orthodox Community Of Leeds
Beneficiary group, ReligionOur Charity aims to provide (a) a place of worship for Orthodox Christians who are predominantly members of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain, (b) educational opportunities for the community we serve (of Greeks and Greek Cypriots who are first, second, or even sometimes third generation immigrants), (c) social, welfare and cultural activities, and (d) an information centre.
Hope Church, Lancaster
Charity and VCS support, ReligionAs a church, we hold regular Sunday services and meet during the week for prayer and Bible study. We are deeply committed to serving our city and the wider Lancaster district, sharing God's love by supporting vulnerable people and those in need. We do this through our Celebrate Recovery programme and Bay Volunteers project, among other activities, and work very closely with the Adullam Programme.
Al-Huda Cultural Centre & Mosque
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, ReligionActivitiesa. Educational & Cultural Workshopsb. Advice, Advocacy, Information on immigration, housing, benefits, hospitals. c. Family affairs such as marriage, mediation, counselling & Women affairs, d. Substance misuse advice and guidance.e. elderly advice and support & youth work f. Islamic propagation:-five time a day prayers, Ramadan (evening meal) program,
The Eltham Green Fellowship Trust
ReligionThe main activities are:1) The running of Eltham Green Community Church, a Christian church providing a place of worship, teaching, and activities for all ages.2) The financial support of Christian workers both in the UK and globally.3) The support of other Christian works in the local area
Sukyo Mahikari
Religion, ResearchSukyo Mahikari is a charity that exists for the advancement of world peace and the happiness of mankind, for the worship of God, Creator of the Universe and to guide humanity in the establishment of a universal civilisation based on a synthesis of religion and science.
The Manna House Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, Health, Housing, ReligionSince 1982 the Manna House Trust has sought to serve the community by providing access to professional counselling services, accredited courses to students training to be future counsellors and supervisors, and wellbeing workshops, for everyone in Northamptonshire irrespective of faith background or ability to pay. It has also provided a coffee shop, bookshop and flats for the homeless.
Redhill Christian Centre (sidney And Evelyn Savage Trust)
Health, ReligionThe charity provides a centre for spiritual and physical refreshment for individuals and groups by offering short term breaks for individuals, married couples and small groups. It also provides facilities for larger non-residential groups for worship and meetings, and also conference facilities for secular groups compatible with Christian values eg, NHS trusts, hospices and many voluntary services
Christ Apostolic Church
ReligionThe object of the charity is the advancement of the christian religion in accordance with the tenets and practice of the Christ Apostolic Church (Bethel) UK
African Pastors' Fellowship
ReligionThe vision of APF is to empower Christian leaders so as to enable effective ministry that brings community transformation through the local church.The mission of APF is to develop the capacity of Christian leaders by working in partnership with African agencies to provide training, equipment and pastoral support.
Celestial Church Of Christ Edward Street Parish
ReligionThe objects of the church are to further the Christian religion and other charitable work. The Church provides spiritual and moral support to members and this is made possible by the provision of a place of worship where members congregate to worship, discuss the Bible and offer prayers and thanks to God.
The King's Church, Halifax
ReligionIndependent Charismatic Church - activities include Alpha Course, Healing Rooms, help for those involved in addictive behaviour through Project Colt and support for inter-church initiatives such as Street Angels, Food drop-in.
The British Conference Of The Church Of God (seventh Day)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ReligionThe charity primarily offers a place of worship to the local communities & further afield. It also runs youth & children dept, women's ministries dept & men's fellowship dept welcoming users from all walks of life. The charity is also involved in community outreach & supports international appeals by fundraising.
Antioch Christian Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareAntioch provides a community facility which is a base for - food/clothes bank, community businesses, business start-up units, children's play facilities, youth clubs, recording/rehearsal studios, conference/meeting rooms for hire by the local community, Sunday meetings, support groups, arts events, national conferences, training facilities for volunteers and young people.
Colchester Islamic Cultural Association
ReligionProvision of mosque and associated facilities for residents of Colchester and nearby towns/villages as well as visitors to this area, in addition to educational classes, events and meetings for general public.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many church-or-place-of-worship religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,210 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 £5.2bn 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 90.7%. 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 £717k. 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.