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.
Bikur Cholim Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareThe activities of the charity are to relieve the effects of sickness, poor physical and mental health and old age for people of the Jewish community in North London by assisting with the provision of support, facilities and services.
Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship
Education, ReligionTo advance the Evangelical Christian Faith among students in universities, theological colleges, training colleges, technical colleges and similar institutions in Great Britain and throughout the world, in accordance with the fundamental truths of Christianity as revealed in Holy Scripture and as set out in clause 3 of memorandum and articles of association.
Bederech Kovod
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareMaking grants to poor families and individuals for basic needs such as food and the likeMaking grants to poor families and individuals in need of medical requirements Assistance forreligious institutions.Making Grants for the enhancement of the practice of the Jewish Religion
The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Ely
Heritage, ReligionEly Cathedral is a Christian Church offering daily worship and a place of prayer and sanctity. It is the seat of the Bishop of Ely and the mother church of over 300 parishes that make up the Diocese of Ely. The Cathedral is also a historical monument, built to the glory of God, which welcomes thousands of pilgrims and visitors every year.
Saint Margaret's Convent (ssm Chiswick) CIO
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social careFollowing the religious life in the Church of England by the promotion and maintenance of public worship; the promotion of religious teaching and spirituality; the provision of personal, nursing and residential care to elderly residents.
Manchester Islamic Educational Trust LTD
ReligionEducation
The Cathedral Church Of Christ And The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Diocese Of Chester
ReligionCathedral
Broom Foundation
Religion, Social welfareAdvance education with the doctrines and principles of orthodox Judaism by the establishment of, support and provision of educational establishments; to relieve poverty in the Jewish community; and any further such charitable purposes as the trustees may determine.
The Corporation Of The Cathedral Church Of Christ In Liverpool
Religion(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular 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 purposes referred to in (a) and (b)
Blackburn U.k. Trust
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareProviding aid to the poor people across the globe. Providing and building worship places where needed.Providing aid to orphans, widows and old who have difficulties and are disabled.
The Cathedral Church Of The Holy And Undivided Trinity Of Norwich
ReligionThe Cathedral dates back to 1096, when it was founded by Herbert de Losinga, the first Bishop of Norwich, and over the last nine centuries this magnificent place of worship has been at the heart of Norwich and its people.
St Mary's School, Hampstead
Education, ReligionRoman Catholic Preparatory School - providing high quality academic, spiritual and moral education.
Amabrill LTD
ReligionThe principal activity of the charity in the year under review was that of advancement of education and religious practice in accordance with the teachings of the Orthodox Jewish faith.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Westminster
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionA parish church of the Church of England, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, we maintain regular public Christian worship; provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation; pastoral work; teaching and debating Christianity through sermons, groups, courses and events. We host a night shelter for the homeless, a free drop-in counselling service, and provide support to asylum seekers.
Echoes International
Arts, ReligionTo act as a mission service agency & produce a monthly missionary magazine. To achieve this we publish news & information about cross cultural mission activity across the world & distribute unsolicited gifts to mission partners, provide pastoral care to our mission partners & seek to encourage interest in mission within the UK.
Sim International (uk)
ReligionMissionary Society, promoting mission in the UK, sending and receiving short and long term personnel to and from Africa, Asia, South America, Middle East and Europe. Receiving Support funds for the Missionaries and also seeking funding for varied ministries and projects with which they are involved.
BEIS Chinuch Lebonos Limited
ReligionProvision of schooling to the Orthodox Jewish community
Minhaj-Ul-Quran Welfare Foundation
Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyMinhaj Welfare Foundation (MWF): A Worldwide Humanitarian Development organisation Alleviate poverty in the undeveloped regions of the world by developing long term and sustainable projects.Advance and promote human rights, equality and diversity irrespective of race, colour and creed in the worldAdvance in Humanitarian projects focusing at key areas of Education,Health & General Welfare
Shri Venkateswara (balaji) Temple Of The United Kingdom
ReligionTo promote the advancement of Hindu religion.
Chalfords Limited
Charitable activities, Religion, ResearchTHE CHARITY ONLY MAKES GRANTS TO JEWISH CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING ON AN UNSOLICITED BASIS. PLEASE NOTE: THIS CHARITY HAS NO CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY OR PURCHASE OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES OR EQUIPMENT, SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGY OR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT.
Friends Of BEIS Chinuch Lebonos Trust
Associations, Education, Religion, Social welfareTo support the Beis Chinuch Lebonos School. Relief of poverty and the advancement of Orthodox Jewish education.
The Cathedral Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Of Lincoln
ReligionThe Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln ('Lincoln Cathedral') is first and foremost a church, the seat of the Bishop of Lincoln and a centre of worship and mission.
The Society Of St Columban For Foreign Missions
Environment, Housing, Religion, Social welfareWe are a Roman Catholic missionary society which supports Christian communities and works to spread the Christian message at home and abroad. We seek to relieve poverty, promote dialogue and reconciliation between different peoples, attend to the needs of vulnerable groups, counteract the causes and adverse effects of the climate crisis and promote and protect biodiversity.
The Cathedral Church Of St Martin, Leicester
Religion(1) The objects of the Chapter are:(a) to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the faith and practice of the Church of England, in particular 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
Birmingham Methodist Circuit
ReligionThe Circuit produces a preaching plan to ensure regular acts of worship take place at each of the Methodist Churches and Local Ecumenical Partnerships in its geographical area. These are open to all people, without charge.
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.