Religion Charities
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Society Of Friends - Charney Manor
Religion, SocietyThe primary activity of Charney Manor is as a residential Conference and Retreat Centre. Organised programmes explore approaches to prayer and the Bible; personal relationships as a path to spiritual growth; interfaith dialogue; concern for the world; aspects of the arts.
Order Of Hermit Friars Of St Augustine (augustinian Order)
ReligionThe charitable trust aims to support the religious and charitable works conducted by members of the Order in Britain and overseas including parish work, retreats and spiritual direction, education and overseas mission.
Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain
ReligionThe Synod is established to advance the protestant Christian religion, in particular among German-speakers in Great Britain. It fosters solidarity between Congregations and a common approach to questions of Christian faith and life. The Synod provides Congregations with ministers, advice, training and oversight.
Shree Geeta Bhawan
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionWe are mainly involved in hindu religious activities and do not have any political affinity.We have regular classes for young children for development of Hindi language.We run an over 50 club for elders to encourage them to understand social and health issues. We celebrate various Hindu festivals like Diwali, Janmasthmi, Holi etc where large number of devotees take part.
Emmanuel Christian School Oxford
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe advancement of education by the establishment and maintenance of non-denominational day schools which are operated as evangelical christian non-profit making Schools for children to be managed and administered as charitable foundations.At present this includes Emmanuel Christian School, Oxford: an independent primary school situated in Littlemore for children aged 3-11 years old.
Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD
Health, ReligionOUR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TEACHING MEDITATION AND PROVIDING A SPIRITUAL EDUCATION TO BUDDHISTS AND NON-BUDDHISTS AND TO CREATE A PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EVERYBODY IS WELCOME.
Bridges For Peace UK LTD
Religion, Social welfareTo promote the Christian Faith through the teachings of the Holy Scriptures with respect to the continuing relationship between God and His chosen people Israel.To promote and build friendship between the Christian Church and the Jewish people thereby building "Bridges For Peace."To show Christian love by practical deeds done in the name of Jesus for the Jewish people and Israel.
Worldshare
Religion, Saving of livesIn the world's neediest places, WorldShare partners with local Christians in their vision to bring about social and spiritual transformation to their communities. With a focus on evangelism, WorldShare funds and supports the provision of education, healthcare, building communities, tackling justice and disaster relief.
Danish Young Women's Christian Association In London
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionThe Charity's object is to advance the Evangelical-Lutheran faith with the principle aim of offering a Danish support network for young Danes in London in co-operation with the Danish Church in London, based on the Evangelical-Lutheran faith. As part of DSUK the Charity seeks to achieve its aim through providing a Christian home and meeting place for young Danes in the UK.
Congregational And General Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionIndependent grant-making charity supporting churches, particularly United Reformed & Congregational denominations in the provision and repair of suitable buildings. Grants awarded for care and extension of churches, towards capital costs of church community projects and to promote the Christian religion including the United Reformed, Congregational and other churches of the Protestant tradition.
Radstock Ministries
Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Christian faith through a network of local churches, as well as the alleviation of poverty through social action programmes linked to the charity and churches involved in the network.
Friends World Committee For Consultation
ReligionProvides services to the Religious Society of Friends [Quakers] worldwide. These services include: making information available to Friends and to the public about Quakers, their beliefs, values and service activities; convening meetings and conferences and exchanges of visitors among Friends; providing the voice of Friends at the United Nations through our General Consultative Status.
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.
Danske Kirke I London (danish Church In London)
Education, ReligionThe objects of the charity are to take care of the social, cultural and religious needs of the Danish community in London. The charity achieves these objectives by maintaining and supporting the buildings and fabric of the Danish Church in London and by providing events and bursaries to the Danish community in London
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.
The Muslim Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Community Of Peterborough
Religion1. To promote the Shia Shariat of the Islamic religion as intepreted by the Shia Ithna-Asheri through the Holy Mujtahid of the Shia Ithna-Asheri both in the city of Peterborough and beyond.
Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of God Charitable Trust
ReligionWe provide: the Hospitaller core values to the work of St John of God; the premises from which the charity the Saint John of God Hospitaller Services (SJOGHS) operates & conducts its charitable activities;direct care, pastoral and ministerial support to SJOGHS;financial support to new,'unmet need services', identified in other SJOG related entities particularly SJOGHS in the UK
Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionAdvancement of Hindu Dharma (religion) through education, promoting studies into Hindu Dharma, promotion of harmonious inter-race/inter-community relations, celebration of Hindu festivals, language classes, youth seminars, lecture tours from prominent scholars, co-ordination with other Hindu organisations/faith groups, performance of religious rites, teaching of religious education in schools.
Pakistan Islamic, Social And Cultural Centre
Religion, Social welfareto established for the advancement of the Islamic Religion and of education in the principles of the Islamic faith by such other charitable means as the committee shall think fit and for the relief of poverty among member of the organisation.
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 Greek Cathedral Trust Fund
ReligionThe activities of the charity are focussed on the preservation of the Greek Cathedral in London W2. Church services and the operation of the Cathedral are carried out by 4 employed staff.
Brittania Hindu (shiva) Temple Trust
ReligionThe objects of the charity are 1. The establishment of a hindu (Shiva) temple or temples where the rituals are to be conducted with special emphasis on saivism according to the tradition in Tamil-nadu and Sri Lanka 2. The propagation of hindu religioon 3. other purposes conducive to the advance ment of Hindu religion in general
Grace Communion International
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ReligionTo spread the Good News of Jesus Christ - this is done by holding services open to the public throughout the UK and Ireland, putting on conferences, providing resources online such as a daily devotional and the running of a two week youth summer camp with a variety of outdoor activities.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 6,306 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?
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 religion charities?
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 religion charities?
Across all 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 religion charities?
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.