Religion Charities
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The Bromborough Church Institute
Health, ReligionWorking closely with the Parish Church the Charity provides safe and comfortable Hall, stage and kitchen facilities either freely or with a small charge to any approved club, society or organisation within the Wirral community but in particular to those activities involving the young or teenagers. Usage involving politics or the sale of alcohol is not allowed.
Shunem Trust
Housing, ReligionProvision of short-term accommodation to Christian missionaries, typically whilst returning to UK on home leave.
The Crystal Group
Economic and community development, ReligionProvision of retreat facilities for the study of Buddhism and related spiritual teachings. Promotion of the teachings of Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche and his lineage teachers. The retreat Centre is Maitreya House situated in rural Herefordshire and accommodates students from the UK and world wide.
The Friends Of St Bartholomew's School
Associations, Education, ReligionThe object of the Association is to advance education, particularly religious education, by assisting in the maintenance of the school and providing amenities for and improvements to the school for which the provision is not made out of public funds.
Helen Mathieson Charitable Trust
Facilities, ReligionThis Charity's main concerns have been for the advancement of education and religion for which purpose it has provided funds to support Abbess Adelicia Charity, The Church Union, Llwyn Onn Burial Ground Trust, Stop Stansted Expansion, and Staploe Education Trust during the 12 months under review
The Drewry Trust
ReligionThe charity supports mainly Quaker and other church activites in the UK, and occasionaly overseas
English Council Of The Ramabai Mukti Mission
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe provision of assistance by food, shelter and moral training (in accordance with the evangelical teachings of the Old and New Testaments of the Christian Bible) for widows, deserted wives, orphan girls and other underprivileged peoples in India.
Mount Zion Church Of God Fellowship Centre
Health, ReligionProvides counselling sevices
Cappella Novocastriensis
Arts, ReligionCappella Newcastle (founded in 1960 as Cappella Novocastriensis), specialises in singing music for worship and often sings unaccompanied. Cappella sings in churches throughout the North East, as well as giving several major concerts each year. The repertoire is varied and ambitious, ranging from English renaissance composers to contemporary works by Whitacre and Jackson.
Copeland Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionRooms are hired for private functions and for regular group activities e.g chess, keep fit, over 60's, slimming world, spanish, Mah Jong, church groups, astronomy, council meetings.
Cambrensis Ministries (trust) CIO
Arts, Charitable activities, Housing, ReligionPromotes the Christian faith primarily through the development of the ministry of music.The Trust makes donations to the ministry of other Christian groups and individuals, both at home and abroad. Facilitates the music ministry of the various Cambrensis groups in arranging various Christian concerts and in the production of Christian music c.d.s
Ann Muff's Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionThe charity provides subsidised housing for the elderly - the wish of the benefactor Ann Muff.
The Church Mead Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionFor the purpose of an open space amenity area and a recreation ground for the use of inhabitants of the Parish of Norton St Philip, Somerset without distinction of political religious or other opinions including use for recreation, sport and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Sawbridgeworth Ecclesiastical Charity
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionMAKING GRANTS TO SAWBRIDGEWORTH AND HIGH WYCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILS TOWARDS THE COST OF INSURANCE, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHURCH AND CHURCHYARDS OF THOSE PARISHES FOR WHICH THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE.
St Andrews Ce First School, Barnt Green, Parent Teacher Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionParent/teacher association-raising funds for St Andrews C of E 1st School.
Ordination Candidates Training Fund Incorporated Trust Limited
ReligionThe object of the Trust is to give grants for the training of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England and for foreign mission work.
Bishop Of Winchester's Uganda Church Fund
Charitable activities, ReligionEnable persons from the Diocese of Winchester to visit the Churches of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC for the advancement of religion or other charitable work of those. Assist persons from those Churches with travelling or other expenses to visit the Diocese of Winchester. Provide funds for such other charitable purposes as the Bishop of Winchester may decide.
Tanzanian Church Partnership Association
ReligionThe promotion of religion in Tanzania
The Friends Of Upper Hopton Parish Church
Associations, ReligionTo help with the upkeep of the fabric of St John's church Upper Hopton Mirfield West Yorkshire.
The D G Ryder Charitable Trust
Health, Housing, ReligionThe income from the trust is payable at the discretion of the trustees to The British Home and Hospital For Incurables and the Parochial Church Council of St John The Baptist, Finchingfield, Essex.
The Dudley Church Of England Schools Foundation
Education, ReligionSupports two primary schools in Dudley by providing their sites and buildings. Gives grants towards childrens activities at those schools.
Bilston Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social careA wide range of activities take place including: I.T. Training, Youth Clubs, Private Parties, Elderly Day Centre, Celebration of various festivals, Community meetings, Painting Classes, Knitting workshop, Scouts and Church Groups
The Aladura International Church
Health, Religion, Social welfareReligious activities - Worship - Divine Healing - Counselling - Mediation - Pastoral Care - Hospital Visitations- Social and Cultural Activities- Alms Giving- Donations to Charities- Relief of Poverty- Provide Hall for Community Use
Friends Of St Lawrences Church Of England Primary School Church Stretton
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionFund raising for school...fair,plant sale,easter egg hunt etc
The Friends Of St Margaret The Queen Buxted
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, ReligionFund raising to provide finance for the upkeep, improvement and maintainance of the building fabric and churchyard of the Parish Church of St Margaret The Queen Buxted.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 6,211 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 £5.7bn 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 £701k. 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.