Religion Charities
Discover 25,736 Religion charities. 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.
Mercy To Humanity
Beneficiary group, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION 1.2 TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE, WIDOWS, ORPHANS, REFUGEES, VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS 1.3 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR, THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND PEOPLE IN NEED
Sisters Of Charity Of St Paul The Apostle
Beneficiary group, ReligionTo be the support or advancement by lawful charitable means of charitable work for the time being carried on by the Congrgation & the advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion.
Cmz LTD
ReligionTo assist in the provision orthodox jewish education and the alleviation of povertyin the UK and abroad.
Fmdm Foundation CIO
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe 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.
Service To The Aged
Beneficiary group, Health, ReligionThe charity provides nursing and dementia care for the Jewish community in a residential setting for the aged and infirm and frail.
Bow Arts Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareBow Arts provides over 400 artists with affordable, secure and creative workspace across east London. It manages an exciting London-wide education programme, improving the lives and attainment of thousands of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Bow Arts also runs a contemporary exhibition space - the Nunnery Gallery - and a varied events and community engagement programme.
Human Aid & Advocacy
Charitable activities, ReligionHuman Aid & Advocacy supports survivors of war and persecution through sustainable aid programmes while addressing the real causes of conflict. Our Advocacy will draw public attention to the real causes of war and persecution of Muslims while providing a voice to the survivors and advocating justice for them. We aim to do this via awareness campaigns and telling stories that are often ignored.
Stewards Company LTD
Education, ReligionTHE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY ARE TO ACT AS OWNER OR AS CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE OF VARIOUS CHARITABLE PROPERTIES, MAINLY USED AS PLACES OF WORSHIP AND SITUATED EITHER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR OVERSEAS AND TO ACT AS ADMINISTRATIVE TRUSTEE OF A NUMBER OF CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE TRUSTS INCLUDING THE J.W. LAING TRUST AND THE J.W. LAING BIBLICAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST.
The Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (birmingham) UK
Religion-propagate the ideology and faith of Sikh religion by means of holy congregation-provide religious instructions to its members and the general public-foster brotherhood between Sikhs in particular and other faiths in general-practice, preach & preserve the Sikh tenets in the manner originally laid down by the Ten Gurus-provide all necassary religious services-promote spiritual wellbeing
Fundd
Religion, Social welfareTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH FAITH II THE ADVANCEMENT OF ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION III THE RELIEF OF POVERTY SICKNESS AND INFIRMITY AMONGST MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH FAITH AND IV SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO ENGLISH LAW
Gerson Berger Association Limited
ReligionThe 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.
Alton Convent School Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTo advance the Roman Catholic faith by the education of children in the Christian tradition at Alton Convent School, an independent school for day pupils.
The Langham Partnership (uk And Ireland)
Arts, Education, ReligionChristian leadership training through PhD scholarships, literature resources and publisher development and preaching training.
Caring For Life
Housing, ReligionCaring 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.
Ufm Worldwide
ReligionChristian Missionary Agency
Retired Baptist Ministers Housing Organisation
Housing, ReligionRBMHO 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.
Gloucester Cathedral
ReligionThe Objects:(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, inparticular by furthering the mission of the Church of England;(b) to care for and conserve the fabric and structure of the Cathedral Church Building;(c) to advance any other charitable purposes which are ancillary to the furtherance of the purpose referredto above.
Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionProvision of buildings and facilities for the places of worship and educational institutions predominantly for the Sikh community. Health, fitness and recreational facilities for the elderly and youth in the entire community.
St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTo run St Mary's, a School located in Shaftesbury.St Mary's is a Roman Catholic Girls' School, boarding and day, founded on the principles of Mary Ward. Her vision and the school's mission is to educate each individual to the highest standards through fostering traditional values in the spirit of the Gospel.
Friends Of Wiznitz Limited
Associations, Charitable activities, Education, Religion, Social welfareSupporting Orthodox Jewish religious education, the advancement of the Orthodox Jewish Religion and the relief of poverty by grant-making to institutions and individuals and allowing the use of a building as a school.
Church Of God Of Prophecy Trust
Charitable activities, Housing, ReligionThe advancement of religion in accordance with the beliefs and practices of the Church of God of Prophecy, and to promote and assist the charitable work and purposes of the Church in the United Kingdom, and in particular to organise and provide funds in the aid of charitable work of the Church at home and abroad.
St Davids Diocesan Board Of Finance
ReligionTo enable the Christian ministry of the Church in Wales in the Diocese of St Davids
Audacious Church
Health, Religion, Social welfareThe charity's objects are set out by the trust deed as:- the advancement of the christian faith- the relief of sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support- the advancement of education
Cam International
Arts, ReligionThe 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.
St. Mary's Convent And Nursing Home (chiswick)
Health, Housing, Religion, Social careThe object of the charity is the advancement of the Anglican Christian religion in particular: by providing residential home accommodation, nursing and other care facilities to members of the public, to members of the convent and to members of the charity; by the promotion and maintenance of public worship; and by the promotion of religious and spiritual teaching.
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.