Religion Charities
Discover 6,211 Religion charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Islamic Prayer Group & Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, ReligionThe principle activities of the charity include: weekend & monthend prayer meetings; Every second Friday night prayers; weekend classes for adults and children; observing Laylatul Qadr night of power prayer; monthly youth activities; yearly Eid festival prayers and celebrations, annual Graduation thanksgiving, family summer outings/trips/funfair and regular visit, advice and advocacy as necessary.
The Friends Of St James' Church, Weybridge, In The Borough Of Elmbridge, Surrey
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe purpose of the charity is to assist in maintaining, preserving, repairing and restoring St. James' Church, Weybridge, Surrey and its furniture, fittings, ornaments and fabric.
Festival Church Trust Limited
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, ReligionRunning the Love Wales Mission Centre including the provision of Christian training, conferences and community events. Broadcasting, recording and live streaming of events and programmes. Meeting the needs of people through practical social action, support and care. Supporting volunteers and voluntary activities aimed at increasing skills and employment.
Shree Sanatan Dharm Mandal Ilford
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, ReligionOrganise social and cultural programmes,language and religious classes,children's activities,nursery school and all functions conducive to the advancement of Hindu Faith.
The Friends Of St Catherine's Church Ludham
Associations, Charitable activities, ReligionTo provide funds in support of the upkeep for St Catherine's Parish Church, Ludham.
Palatine Estate Charity
Heritage, ReligionThe purpose of the charity is to maintain and keep in repair the parish church of St. Mary, Stoke Newington and to pay ?500 each to the parish churches of St. Andrew and St Mathias, Stoke Newington for maintenance and repair.
Nichols Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionMainly making grants to other charities involving health (eg LEPRA), religion (Church of England) or education (CAMFED) but also, sometimes, to individuals working in the same fields or in need of help themselves.
The Coverdale Trust - Supporting Christian Artists Internationally
Arts, ReligionTo advance the Christian faith in the UK and such other countries as from time to time may be determined, by training, promoting and financing Christian musicians and artistes in their work of presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music,drama,dance and other visual means and by assisting churches and other Christian organisations and institutions in their use of music and the visual arts.
The Taunton Aid In Sickness Fund
Religion, Social welfarePROVIDING RELIEF FOR THE SICK POOR RESIDING WITHIN A RADIUS OF 5 MILES OF ST.MARY'S CHURCH TAUNTON
St Mary's Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe trust was established to raise funds to help the Church Council preserve, repair and upkeep the fabric of St. Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire as well for the provision, restoration and repair of monuments, ornaments, furnishings, organs, windows and all other embellishments and equipment of the Church.
Community Of Christ (nuneaton)
ReligionTHE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST IS A CHRISTIAN CHURCH WHOSE PURPOSE AND MISSION IS TO PROCLAIM JESUS CHRIST AND PROMOTE COMMUNITIES OF JOY, HOPE, LOVE, AND PEACE. THE CHARITY IS BASED IN THE NUNEATON AREA.
The Foreign Anglican Church And Educational Association Limited
ReligionThe Charity exists to own the Church Building of St George's Anglican Church in Paris and support the running costs. It also acts as Patron of the Church for the purposes of nominating to the Bishop of the Diocese in Europe the Chaplaincy appoinment.
Powis Exhibition Fund
ReligionThe Powis Exhibition Fund provides Exhibitions for the study of Theology. Awards are available to ordinands of the Church in Wales who are Welsh speaking.
Sutton Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareTHE HALL IS A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR THOSE WHO RESIDE IN THE THREE VILLAGES OF SUTTON,BARLAVINGTON AND BIGNOR. IT IS ALSO AVALIABLE FOR HIRE BY PEOPLE LIVING OUTSIDE THE AREA.THE HALL IS USED BY GROUPS SUCH AS THE W.I.,PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH COUNCIL FOR MEETINGS AND THE HALL'S COMMITTEE PUT ON VARIOUS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THREE VILLAGES.
Limpenhoe Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, ReligionGeneral fund raising, raffles, Special Food Events, BBQ's, Picnics, Flower Club, Gift Fayres, close connection with the nearby Church so hall is used in connection with some events.
Peterborough Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers
Heritage, ReligionTo assist the church within the diocese of Peterborough in:- a) The preservation of redundant bells. b) The repair, restoration and augmentation of existing bells. c) The provision of new bells. d) Other work directly associated with (b) and (c).
Benedictine Nuns Of Curzon Park
ReligionThe charity's object is the advancement of religion, especially Roman Catholic faith. The trustees primarily achieve this through maintenance & support of a community of Nuns resident at Curzon Park. In addition the charity is engaged in prayers, almsgiving & hospitality. Regular donations are made on a monthly basis to other charities. Financial assistance is also given to individuals in need.
Cheapside Church Of England School Parent Teacher Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionParent-led fundraising activities to raise money to support school expenditure for extra curricular equipment and activities.
The Friends Of Ashby St. Ledgers Church
Associations, ReligionContinues to be the advancement of religion which includes the maintenance of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Leodegarius.
The Whaplode Drove Chapel Land Charity
Heritage, ReligionSupport of the Ministry of the Parish Church in Whaplode Drove, contributions to the Stipend of the Minister and to the upkeep and maintenance of Church buildings
Francis Camfield's Trust
ReligionSupporting individual Quakers in need witnessing to Christian and Quaker testimonies
8th Aldershot (church Of The Ascension) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, ReligionScouting - Beavers, Cubs and Scout sections.As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week the 8th Aldershot (Church of Ascension) Scout Group gives young people of Aldershot and the surrounding area the opportunity to enjoy fun an adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.
The A H Lynall Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, ReligionWe are a small family trust usually meeting in April/October. We only accept postal applications: please do not phone. Do include s.a.e. for response if unsuccessful . We generally give grants to charitable projects within 40 miles of Brailes, S.E.Warwickshire, including church repairs, hospital and hospice projects, village appeals, and "character forming" activities for young people.
Oakridge Village Hall Trust
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionWe administer, manage and facilitate our hall for community activities and meetings, including a choir and dance classes, garden club, history group, lunch club for the elderly, the Church in Oakridge, W.I. etc. The trust holds fundraising events, Film Nights, and lets the hall for educational, community functions, family parties, children's parties, annual village show, and drama productions.
St Margaret's Church Of England Parent Teachers Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Religion, Social welfareOrganises fundraising and social events to support St Margarets Church of England Primary School.
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.