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Discover 25,736 Religion charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

25,736
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.

New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union

Arts, Health, Housing, Religion

Public promotion of Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world, by supporting the development of Kadampa Buddhist Centres throughout the world; by publishing and distributing books on Kadampa Buddhism; by training teachers of Kadampa Buddhism; and by maintaining a year-round programme of Buddhist teachings and meditation at the charity's home premises.

Latest Income: £5,968,058
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Oxford Centre For Islamic Studies

Education, Religion

The principal activites of the charity are dedicated to the encouragement by academic means of a more informed understanding of the culture and civilization of Islam and of contemporary Muslim societies. For these purposes the Centre is committed to the promotion of scholarship, teaching, research, publication and dialogue and co-operation in the world of learning.

Latest Income: £5,966,963
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Archdiocese Of Cardiff-Menevia

Religion

The principal objects of the charity are the preservation and advancement of the Roman Catholic faith, and the provision of primary and secondary education

Latest Income: £5,966,927
Areas of Operation: Cardiff
Status: Registered
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The Cathedral Church Of Christ, Blessed Mary The Virgin And St Cuthbert Of Durham

Religion

Durham Cathedral is the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Durham. It is the Shrine of St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede, the Seat of the Bishop of Durham and a focus of pilgrimage and spirituality in North East England. Inspired by our saints, Cuthbert and Bede, the mission of Durham Cathedral is to offer everyone the opportunity to encounter God and know God's love in Jesus Christ.

Latest Income: £5,869,000
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Kingsgate Community Church

Religion, Social welfare

Advancement of the Christian Faith, Relief of persons who are poor and needy and the advancement of education on the basis of Christian principals.

Latest Income: £5,808,226
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Mission To Seafarers

Religion

The Mission to Seafarers, a charity and part of the Anglican church, is represented in over 200 ports around the world offering emergency assistance, practical support and a friendly welcome to crews. Whether caring for victims of piracy or providing a lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports, we are there for the globe's 1.5 million merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.

Latest Income: £5,763,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Tikva UK

Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion

Tikva's core mission is to care for the homeless, abandoned and abused Jewish children of Ukraine and neighbouring regions of the former Soviet Union. Tikva provides support to the growing Jewish community of Odessa.

Latest Income: £5,732,286
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Mainstay Foundation

Charitable activities, Religion

The Mainstay Foundation primarily awards grants to organisations to assist them in their activities in line with the objectives of the charity. The objective of the charity is to assist the advancement of Shia Muslim communities globally in the areas of Religion, Education and Development. The Mainstay Foundation also establish some initiatives, such as events, in line with its objectives.

Latest Income: £5,717,006
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston

Education, Religion

To advance education in accordance with the principles and doctrines of the Roman Catholic religion in particular, but without limitation, by running a school known as Holy Cross Preparatory School in accordance with the principles and subject to the regulations and discipline of the Roman Catholic church but welcoming to all faiths and backgrounds.

Latest Income: £5,663,404
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Missio

Charity and VCS support, Religion

The main object of the charity is to support the Catholic Church in mission dioceses throughout the world. This support is most tangible in the funds raised and distributed but is most keenly felt in the spiritual and pastoral unity which is generated.Therefore we have two main areas of activity, mission animation and education, and fund raising - without the one we could not have the other!

Latest Income: £5,630,749
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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St. John's Foundation Est. 1174

Health, Housing, Religion

The provision of almshouse accommodation for people resident in Bath and the surrounding area who are over 65 years of age and who are in financial need as well as providing grants and financial support to individuals and organisations within the Bath area for those in need.

Latest Income: £5,627,000
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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Moreshet Hatorah LTD

Religion, Social welfare

the advancement of the education of persons expressing the orthodox Jewish faith,the advancement of the orthodox Jewish faith, and the relief of poverty in the orthodox Jewish community

Latest Income: £5,584,721
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Federation Of Synagogues

Religion

The Federation of Synagogues provides places of worship, facilities for education and orthodox burial for its members. It maintains a Beth Din and provides Rabbis and Ministers. It is involved in the supervision and provision of food serving the Jewish public by facilitating the provision of Kosher Food.

Latest Income: £5,553,362
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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Pioneers UK Ministries

Religion

Advancement of the Christian Religion in Africa and the WorldRelief of persons in need (regardless of their religion or ethnic origin) in Africa and the WorldTo support, teach, instruct and otherwise encourage those in the Christian faith and those who profess to be committed Christians in Africa and the World

Latest Income: £5,543,716
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Spiritualists' National Union

Arts, Education, Religion

We promote SNU Spiritualism, administer a College, run educational courses, conduct examinations, award Certificates, Diplomas, etc., appoint Ministers and Officiants, promote spiritual healing, put on publicity events and conferences, publish literature, enrol Churches and individuals in membership, provide information, advice and support, act as Trustee for Churches, and promote missionary work.

Latest Income: £5,540,514
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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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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Mifal Hachesed Vehatzedokoh

Religion, Social welfare

To advance the orthodox Jewish faith, to advance orthodox Jewish Religious education, to relieve poverty, sickness and infirmity amongst members of the Jewish Faith.

Latest Income: £5,439,490
Areas of Operation: Israel
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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Mayfair Charities Limited

Religion, Social welfare

The charity receives income from its investment properties, cash deposit fixed asset listed investments and subsidiaries which it utilises in the provision and distribution of grants, donations and loans for charitable purposes to organisations & institutions engaged in the provision of education & promotion of religious observance within the Tenets of Orthodox Judaism & for the relief of poverty.

Latest Income: £5,416,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Quaker International Educational Trust (quiet)

Beneficiary group, Education, Religion

QuIET primarily supports the provision of education for young people in accordance with the Quaker principles by its management of Brummana High School in Lebanon.

Latest Income: £5,388,110
Areas of Operation: Lebanon
Status: Registered
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Green Lane Masjid And Community Centre

Facilities, Religion

Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre operates a mosque and an Islamic community centre on Green Lane, Small Heath in Birmingham.

Latest Income: £5,380,031
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Covent Garden Ip LTD

Facilities, Religion

To promote and further the religious and other charitable work of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

Latest Income: £5,357,972
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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St Vincent's Charitable Trust

Health, Housing, Religion, Social care

The charity runs St. Vincent's Nursing Home in Eastcote, Pinner, Middlesex, a Care Home built to a very high standard that can cater for up to 60 residents all with en-suite facilities. The Home especially caters for residents with a religious background, having an integrated chapel on site where Mass is celebrated frequently, but freely admits residents of all faiths.

Latest Income: £5,353,394
Areas of Operation: Hillingdon
Status: Registered
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Shulem B. Association Limited

Religion

The charity is established for charitable purposes only and (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing words) in particular to support the activities of Jewish religious organisations, especially in the field of education. Donations are made to organisations providing a sound religious education in accordance with the doctrines of traditional Judaism.

Latest Income: £5,283,087
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Machzikei Hadass Communities

Religion

The trust provides the use of religious buildings to the Orthodox Jewish community. It also collects funds which are distributed to Jewish religious organisations and to the needy in the Jewish Community, and runs a charity voucher schemeIt also provides services which ensure that all foods supplied to the Jewish Community are certified as Kosher and fit for consumption by the Jewish Community.

Latest Income: £5,278,833
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many religion charities are there in the UK?

There are 25,736 registered religion charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the 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 religion charities?

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 religion charities?

Across all 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 religion charities?

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.