Religion Charities
Discover 6,211 Religion charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Madina-Tul-Uloom Al Islamiya
ReligionTHE PROMOTION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF ISLAMIC FAITH PARTICULARLY BY ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING AN INSTITUTION.
Bethel United Church Of Jesus Christ Apostolic U.k.
Education, ReligionPLANTING OF CHURCHES, CHURCH SERVICES AND BIBLE COLLEGE
Notzar Chesed
Charitable activities, Housing, Religion, Social welfareProvides grants for the relief of poverty for education and social purposes for housing and household necessities and related services in particular for people of Jewish origin.
The Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Religion, Research, Social welfareIn making donations,the trustees place particular emphasis on causes within the UK in the following areas:-Health,welfare and medical sciences, including the elderly-Welfare and relief of poverty within the Jewish community, with a particular emphasis on children and young adults-Jewish education.
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK
Education, ReligionThe main activity of the charity is to provide a school and college for the Muslim communityof Blackburn and United Kingdom for the teaching of Islamic religious and secular education subjects.
Roman Catholic Purposes Administered In Connection With The Society Of African Missions
ReligionThe advancement of Religious and Charitable works in connection with the Roman Catholic Religion both in the United Kingdom and in Nigeria and Liberia.
Wec International
Arts, ReligionAdvancement of the Christian faith by means of evangelism and social action leading to the establishment of church communities which will do the same. WEC works worldwide, and particularly in places where no Christian Churches already exist.
New Testament Assembly Property Charity
Associations, Religion, Social welfareNew Testament Assembly charitable purposes are to provide religious education/training and social activities to inform, empower and serve well its diverse constituency. In so doing we endeavour to be environmentally friendly and prudent with the funds amassed.
Trust Property And Funds Held In Connection With St Columba's Church And Congregation
ReligionReligious activitiesGeneral charitable purposes
Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs
Armed forces, Housing, Religion, Social careTo support the moral component of HM Armed Forces, particularly through the operation of amenity centres in or near military bases in the UK and overseas. To support veteran Armed Forces personnel and their dependants, usually through sheltered housing. To support the CofE in the delivery of its spiritual and charitable objectives across Defence.
The Pious Society Of The Daughters Of St Paul
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionThe objective of the charity is to communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world with means of social communication. The sisters work through their Pauline Books & Media retail centres, their wholesale operation and the internet, to bring a wide range of educational & religious books, posters, icon materials, etc to Catholics, members of other denominations and the public in general.
Midlands Buddhist Association
Religion, SocietyINTER-FAITH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR BUDDHISM.
British Emunah Fund
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe objects of the charity, as detailed in the Trust Deed, are to promote, encourage and provide for and generally to organise secular and religious education in Israel in accordance with Jewish law and tradition, for those who are in need of resettlement, and to provide the necessary facilities and equipment to achieve these aims.The Trust consists of groups throughout the United Kingdom.
Riverside Vineyard Christian Fellowship
Beneficiary group, Environment, Religion, Social welfareProviding a place for worship, training and outreach as a church based in Feltham but serving a wide area. Involvement in a wide range of activities designed to meet the needs of local communities such as refugees and asylum seekers. The work includes groups for mothers and babies, a storehouse ministry providing food and clothing and work with youth.
Balham Mosque
ReligionThe principal activities and objective of the charity is the advancement of religion by conduct of public worship and the religious instruction of person according to the tenets of the religion of Islam.
The London Baptist Property Board Limited
ReligionThe company exists to serve the work of the Baptist denomination principally, but not exclusively in London by (a) acting as custodian or holding trustee for church and other organisations; and (b) operating a deposit and loan fund in order to make loans available to Baptist churches and organisations for the purchase, repair or improvement of church property.
Gurdwara Guru Nanak Parkash, Coventry
ReligionGurudwara (Sikh Temple)
The Preston Muslim Society-Jamea Masjid Preston
ReligionPlace of Religious Worship
O.f.m. Capuchin Gb Charitable Trust
ReligionThe principal aims of the charity are the support of the charitable purposes connected with the Roman Catholic religion and the charitable work of the Order. The majority of active Friars are engaged in parochial work and operate from communities located in the four parishes.
Hospital Of St Cross And Almshouse Of Noble Poverty
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareThe Hospital of St Cross, In Winchester, Hampshire is the oldest almshouse in England. Up to 25 elderly gentlemen live in self-contained accommodation. The public (mediaeval) buildings and the gardens are open to the public throughout the year. The fine transitional Norman Church is the place of worship for the parishioners of St Faith's parish
Broughton Jewish Primary School (ohel Moshe Yitschok)
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTo provide Jewish children with a strictly Orthodox Jewish Religious Education and an excellent secular education.
Kingdom Faith Church
Arts, Associations, Religion, Social welfareThe principal activity of the Trust is the advancement of the Christian Faith.This is done through:*Mission and social activities locally, nationally and internationally*Communication of the message through publications, recordings and on television and radio*Hosting an annual summer camp and other conferences throughout the year*Communicating with supporters regularly
College Estate Endowment
Education, Professions, ReligionAs an endowment charity the main priority of the College Estate is pro-active management of its investments to maximise the capital and income return. There is a specific gift of £7000pa to the Vicar of Holy Trinity Church as required under the 2001 Scheme. The balance of net income is transferred to the Corporate Trustee.
Ben Uri Gallery And Museum Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionBen Uri is a global research led academic institution. It is unique in the UK Museum sector being digitally led supporting its physical presence. Its principal focus is recording the Jewish, the Refugee and the wide Immigrant contribution to British visual culture since 1900. Benuri.org plays an important educational role in social integration. It tours its collection and exhibitions widely.
Guru Nanak Sikh Temple,sedgley Street,wolverhampton UK
ReligionGURU NANAK SIKH GURDWARA CAME INTO EXISTENCE IN 1969.THE COMMITTEE STANDS DISMISSED UNDER THE CHARITY'S CONSTITUTION PAGE 7, SECTION (B). WITH EFFECT FROM SUNDAY 4 MAY 2025
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.