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.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
All Nations Christian College Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, Religion, SocietyAll Nations Christian College is an independent, evangelical, interdenominational mission training Bible college. The purpose of allnations is to train students in cross-cultural mission. Today, All Nations is the largest college of its type in Europe and welcomes students and their families from all over the world.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary Magdalene, Richmond With St Matthias And St John The Divine
Professions, ReligionThe Parochial Church Council is responsible for cooperating with the clergy in promoting the mission of the Church - pastoral, evangelistic, ecumenical and social - throughout the ecclesiastical parish. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the three churches in the parish together with the ownership of investment properties and St Matthias House.
St Patrick's Missionary Society UK
Charity and VCS support, ReligionThe principle object of the trust is to raise funds for the Missionary work of St. Patrick's Missionary Society Ireland in Africa, Brazil and West Indies.
Equippers Church
Religion, Social welfareThe charity exists to advance the Christian faith, to relieve and advise persons who are in conditions of need and hardship, to advance Christian education in accordance with Christian principles and to promote and fulfil other such charitable purposes as the Trustees deem fit.
Christian Life Ministries
ReligionTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITHTHE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIPTHE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION
The Society Of St Stephen's House
Arts, Education, ReligionSt Stephens House is an Oxford theological college training ordinands and lay students for Church of England and Anglican ministry worldwide. It offers University of Oxford and Durham Common Award qualifications, plus non-validated courses via the Edward King Centre and Institute of Sacred Music, combining rigorous theological education with practical ministry training.
Sisters Of The Holy Cross CIO
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, ReligionThe Sisters of the Holy Cross support the religious and other charitable works carried on by the members of the Congregation, including the provision of education, care, social, pastoral and counselling services. Supporting the overseas missionary work of the Congregation and the provision of grants to other organisations in line with our Charitable objectives. Care is given to older Sisters.
The Methodist Circuit Of Gloucestershire
ReligionThe charity is part of the Methodist Church of Great Britain.We seek to enable Christians and congregations to recognise and fulfil their calling by the exploration of new visions in God's world.We acknowledge our calling to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission, through Worship, Learning and caring, Service, and Evangelism.
Life Church Ministries
Arts, Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfareWorship, celebration and youth events. Support of the poor and needy. Educational and training activities. Music and television projects.
Union Foundation
Education, ReligionTraining people for the Christian Ministry
Emmanuel Theological College
Education, ReligionTHE PROVISION OF QUALITY LOCAL AND ECUMENICAL THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The Royal Signals Charity
Charitable activities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareTo provide grants for deserving welfare cases that are within the objects of the Charity.To fund the activities of the serving, reserves and retired members of Royal Corps of Signals, that attract no or only partial funding from the Ministry of Defence, in order to foster effectiveness, morale, teamwork, fitness, professional development, comradeship and esprit de corps.
Luther King House Educational Trust
ReligionThe provision of learning opportunities for members of churches and other interested parties.The sharing of theological resources with and among local churches and communities.The preparation of persons for accredited forms of ministry.The provision of opportunities for post-graduate research.To advance education generally.
Biblica Europe Ministries Trust
ReligionBiblica is a worldwide organisation focusing on 3 core strategies of Bible translation, Bible Publishing and Bible Engagement. The mission statement is "transforming lives through God's word". The charity concentrates on carrying out these objectives in the UK and Continental Europe and also operates in other countries as included in A12 above.
Shropshire & Marches Methodist Circuit
ReligionThe Circuit exists to encourage and support the ministry/mission of all the churches in its care. The Circuit will seek to provide resources to enable the identification, training and support of leaders and preachers, while encouraging every member to be engaged in the mission priorities of the local congregation.
European Missionary Fellowship
Arts, ReligionSupport of Christian missionaries and churches throughout Europe. Assisting Christian literature work in Europe. Providing training in Theological studies.
Stobart Newlands Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionMaking grants to charities and charitable purposes, mainly to Christian religious and missionary organisations. New and unsolicited requests are unlikely to be successful.
Youth With A Mission Limited
Beneficiary group, ReligionRunning Missionary training schoolsFundraising for Missionaries overseas and in the UK
Trust Property Held In Connexion With The Sisters Of The Holy Family Of Bordeaux
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe charity aims to support all charitable, social and pastoral works being carried out by members of the Institute. These ministries carried out by the sisters, all of which benefit members of the public, fall into the following main categories: Education; Social and pastoral work; Care Units; Support of Missionary Work Overseas; and Prayer groups - community and individual prayer
Medical Mission Network
ReligionSupport those who are involved in are making Jesus Christ known through the provision of healthcare services as they bring relief from disease, sickness and suffering in less resourced parts of the world through prayer, grants and the provision of medical care and supplies.
Christianity Explored
ReligionTo advance the Christian faith by: the worldwide promotion of the Christian Faith according to the bible; the worldwide promotion and teaching of all aspects of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Christian living and the worldwide promotion of evangelism.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Barnabas Woodside Park
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionRegular public worship;Visiting the sick and the bereaved;Teaching Christianity through sermons,courses and small groups;Youth and Childrens Ministry;Promotion of Christianity through events,meetings and literature.Promoting the whole mission of the Church through activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special needs groups;Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
The Jesmond Trust
Charity and VCS support, Professions, ReligionThe Trust is concerned to see the advancement of the Christian Religion by the ministry of the clergy and other members of Jesmond Parish Church in and beyond the parish of Jesmond. It aims to provide physical facilities for such ministry and personnel. It makes payments to facilitate Christian work on Tyneside and beyond, and enables charitable giving to mission work.
The Society Of Missionaries Of Africa (also Known As The White Fathers)
Arts, ReligionThe promotion of the religious and human development of the people of Africa; promotion of missionary vocation throughout the world; funding the recruiting and training of missionaries; missionary animation through our magazine & appeals in parishes; promotion of JPIC issues; the fostering of inter-religious encounter & dialogue; the care in retirement and/or sickness of our returned missionaries.
Mount St Bernard Abbey Trustees Registered
Arts, Charitable activities, ReligionThe monastery promotes religion by providing public worship, preaching, hearing confessions and giving spiritual guidance. In addition the Community's works comprise the operation of a guest house welcoming people for retreat; a pottery producing ceramics for sale in the shop; and the running of a shop selling religious artifacts, cards, books, and pottery.
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.