Religion Charities That specialise in Religious ministry
Discover 717 Religion charities that specialise in religious ministry. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational)
Education, ReligionThe object of the College is to advance the Christian Religion in accordance with the tenets of the Churches by providing education and training for:1. candidates for the ministries of the Churches,2. Ministers of, and lay people in, the Churches, and3. Ministers and lay persons from other denominations and in such other ways as the governors think fit.
Brotherhood Of The Cross And Star
Religion, Social welfareTo promote advance and propagate the Chrisian Religion by the study and teaching of the Bible Christian Doctrine and related subjects and by the training of Ministers of Religion, Christian Teachers, Missionaries, Evangelists and other Christian workers. To relieve poverty, suffering and distress. To advance education. To carry out other purpose of charity nature beneficial to the community.
The Dohnavur Fellowship Corporation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careSupports the work of the Dohnavur Fellowship in India which runs a children's home and a rural hospital. It provides for retired missionaries who had given their lives to this work without salaries.
Charity For The Sisters Of Mercy Midhurst
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Religion, Social welfareThe Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy was founded for the purpose of the education of the poor and for the help of those in any kind of need. The convent became St Margaret's Convent. The Sisters engage in a variety of ministries, working in schools, aprishes, hospitals, day centres and outreach.
The New England Company
ReligionOur mission is to further the work of the Church in the West Indies and amongst the Native Peoples of Canada, with the emphasis on the training of the ministry.
The Society Of All Saints Sisters Of The Poor (commonly Called Society Of All Saints)
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, Religion, Social care, Social welfareThe Charity provides a ministry of hospitality to visitors, retreatants and some vulnerable people, on the main site and at Winson, at no fixed charge. Sisters provide spiritual direction, priestly and pastoral ministry in Oxford and Richmond,London.Gardens are maintained.The Charity is landlord to St John's Care Home, The Friary OFM and Helen & Douglas House, all on the Oxford site.
Happy Church - The Christian Action Faith Ministries
Crime and Justice, Health, ReligionTHE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY THIS CHARITY INCLUDE SUNDAY AND MIDWEEK SERVICES, TEACHING SEMINARS, SPIRITUAL RETREATS, COUNSELLING SERVICES AND AN OUTREACH MINISTRY TO LONDON PRISONS
Charities Administered In Connection With The Bunyan Meeting
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionThe Charity aims to a) provide grants to individuals in Bedford, usually members of the Bunyan Meeting non-conformist Church, b) provide a grant towards the Church ministry,c) maintain the fabric of the church, manse and other investment buildings, d) maintain, operate and publicise the world - renowned John Bunyan Museum and library.
Morris Cerullo World Evangelism
Arts, ReligionThe Charity spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ through television, radio, the printed word and personal appearance. The Charity also educates existing believers to become more effective winesses for Christ.
Congregation Of The Sisters Of Saint Anne
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe Congregation of the Sisters of St Anne Charitable Trust aims to support the religious and other charitable works carried on by the members of the Congregation and to care for those members throughout their lives with the Congregation. The ministries include - Social pastoral work, operation of a residential and care establishment and caring for the members of the Congregation.
Missionaries Of Saint Francis De Sales
ReligionThe Missionaries of Saint Francis De Sales is a Roman Catholic religious congregation whose main work is to share the mission of the Roman Catholic Church, to be involved in parish renewal and education, in the spirit and model of St Francis de Sales.
United Beach Mission Trust
Beneficiary group, Religionproclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ by means of beach centered family missions around the coasts of UK, Republic of Ireland in continental europe, AND through open-air preaching in holiday resorts and major cities. We also run a Bible Correspondence course to help to deepen the knowledge of the holy scriptures with those that we meet through our evangelistic work.
Bethel Chapel
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Social welfareBethel provides opportunity for people to explore the Christian faith and how it's lived out in life offers all community activities - "cradle to the grave" including Little Acorns carer and toddler group, Little Lambs Pre-School Centre, One Way children's club, Friday Night youth club, Cornerstone senior citizens luncheon, a food bank and a furniture ministry, Knit & Natter, Craft & Chat, BIBO.
The Servants Of The Word Trust
ReligionThe charity supports the Servants of the Word, a Christian community with households in London, Belfast and Lebanon, who work in partnership with the Sword of the Spirit and its member communities and outreaches, providing leadership, pastoral care, evangelism and administrative support.
The King's House
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionThe principle aim of the Charity is to advance the teachings, values and ideals of the Christian faith through various teaching & training opportunities, motivational events and community activities.
Superintendent Minister's Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Religion, Saving of livesWe are the UK HQ of the Free Methodist Church with 25 Churches in GB, 5 in NI, 3 affiliates in England,1 in Eire. In 2016 we furthered our religious and charitable work by operationally, financially, and spiritually supporting new and existing churches in the UK, raising funds/volunteers for international childcare, a missionary hospital in Rwanda, other overseas mission and humanitarian relief .
Evangelical Action (brazil)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, ReligionEVANGELICAL ACTION BRAZIL IS A CHRISTIAN CHARITY WHICH PRIMARILY RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS IN THE UK. FUNDS RAISED (LESS EXPENSES) ARE FORWARDED TO A CHRISTIAN MISSION IN BRAZIL - ACEV. THEY ARE ACTIVE IN MANY AREAS SUCH AS HEALTH, SCHOOLING, DISABILITIES, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, WELL DRILLING, DRUG DEPENDENCY, FARMING, AND INCOME GENERATION. WE AIM TO HELP THE NEEDY IRRESPECTIVE OF BELIEF.
Siloam Christian Ministries Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, ReligionThe objective of the charity is to use medical aid, education, social and other relief as an expression of God's love. By funding these activities the organisation and its Directors believe that it can have a positive effect upon individuals who have become homeless, dispossessed of their possessions or opportunities of employment through natural causes or war.
Fellowship Of St John (uk) Trust Association
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe charity gives grants to UK and foreign agencies for education and missionary work. These grants include the "Bernard Mizeki" award which funds ministry given by the laity and Father Benson scholarships, awarded to seminarians at St Stephen's House Oxford to help those engaged in higher theological study.
Wow (world Of Worth)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionWorld of Worth is passionate about restoring dignity, hope and worth to women and girls. WOW supports women who have been marginalised, widowed & abandoned and provides opportunities for them to transform their world through education, training & micro businesses. Our aim is to help women become self-sustainable. WOW works in Uganda, Ethiopia, Mozambique, India, Philippines & Bulgaria.
The Independent Methodist Association (incorporated)
ReligionTo promote Evangelical Religion in the United Kingdom and in all or any other parts of the world according to the principles and usages for the time being of Protestants of the Denomination known as Independent Methodists.
The Community Of St Francis
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareWe are a group of women living in community under vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Our works include hospitality for retreats and other purposes, counselling, spiritual direction, preaching, leading quiet days, participation in missions and both voluntary and part-time paid work for other agencies. The pay supports the work of the community in out different houses.
Agape Christian Fellowship Trust
Housing, ReligionThe Fellowship meets every week for mutual encouragement and development of relationships with God and with each other. The fellowship offers support in times of difficulties in life. We also supports Christian workers both locally and abroad and train future workers. The fellowship has an ongoing ministry of feeding the homeless every Sunday.
The Jesus Lane Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, ReligionSUPPORT OF CHRISTIAN WORK AMONG STUDENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO SUPPORT WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS BASED IN CHURCH MINISTRY IN CAMBRIDGE.
The Sion Community For Evangelism
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe furtherance and advancement of the Christian religion, as held by the Roman Catholic church (in particular, but not exclusively, by preaching and teaching). This is done through organising formal talks and seminars, missions within parishes and primary schools, youth camps, conferences and special youth missions. Our conference facilities are used to train members and others.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many religious-ministry religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 717 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?
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 religious-ministry religion charities?
Religious-ministry 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 religious-ministry religion charities?
Across all religious-ministry 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 religious-ministry religion charities?
Religious-ministry 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.