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Religion Charities That specialise in Religious ministry

Discover 5,173 Religion charities that specialise in religious ministry. Use the search below to filter within these results.

5,173
Charities
£15,747,557,980
Total Income
£424,131
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 Lee Abbey Movement

Religion

The charity's objects are the advancement of the Christian faith worldwide through the ministry of communities of Christians whose shared lives in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit communicate the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ and for the relief of the needs of those living in the local area served by local Christian churches

Latest Income: £5,448,168
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Forward In Faith Church International Incorporated

Religion

The objective of Forward In Faith Church International Incorporated is the advancement of religion and religious education by preaching and dissemination of the Gospel of Christ Jesus as the only way of salvation and reconciliation to God. The Church appoints and trains suitable men and women to act as evangelists, religious leaders and pastors who spread education according to the Christian faith

Latest Income: £5,439,397
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Fmdm Foundation CIO

Beneficiary group, Religion

The Charity aims to support the religious and other charitable activities of the Sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood. These activities are in healthcare, social work, pastoral care and education and the Sisters work in England, and the Congregation's overseas missions in Australia, Ireland, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Latest Income: £5,155,013
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Langham Partnership (uk And Ireland)

Arts, Education, Religion

Christian leadership training through PhD scholarships, literature resources and publisher development and preaching training.

Latest Income: £4,868,340
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Caring For Life

Housing, Religion

Caring For Life is a Christian charity which strives to "Share the Love of Jesus" with those in desperate need. CFL fulfils its aims through core areas of ministry. Providing supported homes for particularly vulnerable men and women. Providing housing support through the Community based Support team. Providing therapeutic daytime projects for individuals to engage and develop.

Latest Income: £4,841,370
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Ufm Worldwide

Religion

Christian Missionary Agency

Latest Income: £4,829,929
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Retired Baptist Ministers Housing Organisation

Housing, Religion

RBMHO exists to meet the ever increasing need of, and bring relief to, accredited Baptist Ministers and Rev spouses who need safe and secure homes in the years following retirement from pastoral service, having been in service in excess of 15 years, (18 years in churches in union with BUGB) or Baptist Missionaries who have served BMS World Mission primarily outside of the UK for at least 15 years.

Latest Income: £4,814,520
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance

Religion

To enable the Christian ministry of the Church in Wales in the Diocese of St Davids

Latest Income: £4,707,483
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Cam International

Arts, Religion

The main object of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith in Africa; working with national churches in areas of evangelism, literature distribution, Bible teaching, education and medical work. This is primarily achieved through the donation of funds to affiliated missionary workers and local projects with which the charity is partnering.

Latest Income: £4,668,789
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship

Education, Religion

To advance the Evangelical Christian Faith among students in universities, theological colleges, training colleges, technical colleges and similar institutions in Great Britain and throughout the world, in accordance with the fundamental truths of Christianity as revealed in Holy Scripture and as set out in clause 3 of memorandum and articles of association.

Latest Income: £4,610,719
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Echoes International

Arts, Religion

To act as a mission service agency & produce a monthly missionary magazine. To achieve this we publish news & information about cross cultural mission activity across the world & distribute unsolicited gifts to mission partners, provide pastoral care to our mission partners & seek to encourage interest in mission within the UK.

Latest Income: £4,461,870
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sim International (uk)

Religion

Missionary Society, promoting mission in the UK, sending and receiving short and long term personnel to and from Africa, Asia, South America, Middle East and Europe. Receiving Support funds for the Missionaries and also seeking funding for varied ministries and projects with which they are involved.

Latest Income: £4,461,053
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Society Of St Columban For Foreign Missions

Environment, Housing, Religion, Social welfare

We are a Roman Catholic missionary society which supports Christian communities and works to spread the Christian message at home and abroad. We seek to relieve poverty, promote dialogue and reconciliation between different peoples, attend to the needs of vulnerable groups, counteract the causes and adverse effects of the climate crisis and promote and protect biodiversity.

Latest Income: £4,360,563
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Birmingham Methodist Circuit

Religion

The 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.

Latest Income: £4,340,194
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Helen, Bishopsgate

Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Education, Religion

Sunday and midweek services, Bible study groups, Sunday School, youth group, stay-and-play mums and toddlers group, Christianity Explored courses, apprentice training programme, prison ministry

Latest Income: £4,311,460
Areas of Operation: City Of London
Status: Registered
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The English Province Of The Order Of Preachers

Religion

To promote the Roman Catholic religion by preaching, teaching, pastoral care, chaplaincy work, writing, and other apostolic projects and to maintain the members engaged in such work.

Latest Income: £4,302,459
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Wycliffe Hall

Education, Religion

Wycliffe Hall is a theological college within the diverse environment of the University of Oxford. We aim to equip our students for their future ministries, through excellent academic teaching, practical ministry experience and living as part of a vibrant and supportive Christian community.

Latest Income: £4,291,371
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Agape Ministries LTD

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives

Presenting the Gospel in word and action on campuses, in the workplace, the community and around the world. Developing products and resources to aid our workers, partners and volunteers.Developing strategic partnerships with churches and other organisations. Global Aid Network to provide Humanitarian Aid and relief wherever needed.

Latest Income: £4,261,354
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Swansea And Brecon Diocesan Board Of Finance

Professions, Religion

To 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.

Latest Income: £4,248,766
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Council For World Mission (uk)

Religion

To spread the knowledge of Christ throughout the world.To carry on, strengthen and extend the missionary work of Council for World Mission and its 32 member churches. To help member churches proclaim the Gospel by sharing resources, faith and understanding in this work and witness.To co-operate in missionary service with other churches and ecumenical enterprises .

Latest Income: £4,172,143
Areas of Operation: Singapore
Status: Registered
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The Co-Mission Churches Trust

Religion

Running a weekly programme of meetings for the proclamation of the Christian faith, study of the bible and mutual encouragement of those attending, running ministry training schemes, supplying financial and other resources to those carrying on gospel ministry in the UK and overseas, organising conferences to promote gospel ministry, provision of practical and financial help to those in need

Latest Income: £3,946,105
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Sisters Of Notre Dame (of Namur)

Beneficiary group, Religion

The Sisters of Notre Dame are a group of religious women whose main aim is to contribute to the advancement of Roman Catholic religion by involvement in education, broadly conceived. This they do by formation of the young, various voluntary ministries, and support for educational and catechetical programmes and institutions. They are committed to the care of their aged, sick and infirm sisters.

Latest Income: £3,896,641
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Newbold College

Education, Religion

Offers a range of tertiary academic programmes: Business Management, Humanities, Diversity, Theology, English Language. Our Theology programmes (BA Hons Bibilical & Pastoral Studies, Graduate Diploma in Biblical & Pastoral Studies, Postgraduate in Ministry and Mission, MA Theology) are validated by University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

Latest Income: £3,857,493
Areas of Operation: Bracknell Forest
Status: Registered
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Crosslinks

Education, Religion

Sponsoring our mission partners, developing schools of biblical training and study partner programme promoting active engagement in mission amongst UK and Irish churches. Assisting in indigenous mission endeavours. Provide education through our mission programmes. Be a catalyst for mission between regions and continents.

Latest Income: £3,784,543
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Monmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance

Religion

To ensure that there is sufficient revenue to maintain the level of stipendiary ministry for the diocese and to enable the administrative functions of the diocese to be properly exercised.

Latest Income: £3,774,334
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many religious-ministry religion charities are there in the UK?

There are 5,173 registered religious-ministry religion charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the religious-ministry 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 religious-ministry religion charities?

Religious-ministry 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 religious-ministry religion charities?

Across all religious-ministry 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 religious-ministry religion charities?

Religious-ministry 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.