Religion Charities
Discover 6,211 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.
Beauland Limited
Religion(a) Foster, assist and promote the charitable activities of any institutions professing and teaching the principles of traditional judaism. (b) To advance religion in accordance with the orthodox jewish faith. (c) Give aid and support to needy persons in general.
Trust Property In Connection With The Patriarchal Russian Orthodox Parish In London
ReligionSupporting and promotion of the religious life of Orthodox Christian community in the United Kingdom.
The Church Schools Of Cambridge (the Old Schools)
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe objects of the Trust are to use Trust funds to:i)develop, insure, maintain and repair the school property of 4 city schools,ii)to provide grants to promote the education of persons under the age of 25 within the City of Cambridgeiii)to promote education, within the City of Cambridge, according to the principles and doctrines of the Church of England by means including Sunday Schools.
The United Reformed Church (south Western Synod) Incorporated
ReligionThe provision of funds for the work of the South Western Synod of the United Reformed Church.Acting as property holding trustee of local churches.Acting as trustees of endowments of local churches.Acting as trustee for 'earmarked' funds not reflected in the accounts.Acting as trustee of various Charity Commissioners' schemes.
Congregation Of Jesus (loreto Sisters) English Province
Beneficiary group, ReligionFurtherance of EducationRaising awareness of religious beliefs and provision of retreatsPastoral and Outreach WorkConduct of Overseas Missionary WorkCaring for members of the Institute
The Daughters Of Divine Love
Beneficiary group, ReligionTo promote the charitable work for the time being carried on, promoted or supported by the voluntary association of Roman Catholic women known as (the congregation) of the Daughters of Divine Love.
Darul Uloom Leicester Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionTHE CHARITY PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR 11 YEAR OLDS AND OVER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM. IT ALSO PROVIDES FURTHER ISLAMIC EDUCATION.THE CHARITY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF BOARDING AND/OR DAY SCHOOLING FOR CHILDREN, ALSO IT IS OUR POLICY TO ATTAIN THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC LEVELS AS WELL AS PROVIDING EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS.
Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre
ReligionProvision of learning to Quakers and others to advance the Quaker faith and enhance understanding of social and spiritual matters.
Bolton Central Islamic Society
Leisure, ReligionThe charity's objects are, A. To advance the religion of Islam. B. To advance education. C. To provide facilities for recreation & leisure-time occupation.
St Mary Redcliffe Church Lands
Charitable activities, ReligionMakes grants to St Mary Redcliffe Church and its parish in relation to the charitable purposes
Catholic Apostolic Church - Trust Property Held In Connection Therewith
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Christian religion by making grants to assist the clergy, both active and retired and their dependants,in the major branches of the Christian church in the UK. The welfare of both poor members and widows of congregations of the Catholic Apostolic Church. The maintenance of remaining Catholic Apostolic Church buildings and their use for worship by other Churches as agreed.
Mosaic Church Coventry
ReligionFurtherance of the Christian Faith
The Liverpool Muslim Society
ReligionProvides facilities for daily prayers for the local community.Facilitates educational and community cohesion sessions.Facilitates marriage, divorce, funeral, and reconciliation services.
The Independent Jewish Day School Foundation
Education, ReligionEducation and activities
The London Full Gospel Central Church
ReligionThe principal object of the charity is that of advancement of Christian Faith and the extension of Kingdom of God. The charity is dedicated to inspiring and motivating God's people to reach their full potential in and through our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Islamic Cultural Centre Zakariyya Jaam'e Masjid
ReligionEducation / TrainingReligious activitiesSport / recreationEnvironment / Conservation / Heritage
Coptic Orthodox Church Foundation For The Arch Diocese Of The United Kingdom And The Republic Of Ireland
ReligionPromote the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom
The Shaarei Torah Trust
Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionThe charity raises funds to further Orthodox Jewish religious education. It distributes its funds to a Torah Talmudical College and grants bursaries to Rabbinical students.
Bourneheights Limited
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareMaking grants to institutions to advance Jewish religous education and relieve poverty
(trust Property Held In Connexion With) Adath Yisroel Synagogue
ReligionProvide services and communal facilities for members of the Community.Provide burial facilities for members of the Community.
Oizer Charitable Trust
ReligionTo receive and distribute charitable donations to worthy causes within the Jewish community.
Saint Martin's Trust
Professions, ReligionSupport the Anglican Clergy and Anglican Church in Birmingham
Esha' Atul Islam
Beneficiary group, ReligionReligious worship and programmes, community and educational activities and women & children development. Please refer to trustee report for more details.
Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
Arts, Education, Health, ReligionTo promote the practice, teaching, spreading and general advancement of the Serene Reflection Meditation School of Buddhism as exemplified within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. This is done through the thorough training of monks, and the support of our lay congregation, by a full programme of retreats, residential training, festivals, Dharma weekends and meditation days throughout the year.
Community Of The Order Of Discalced Carmelites
Facilities, Health, ReligionThe Charity has a responsibility for a church and an open space for the public. Our mission is to provide a service of spiritual support and pastoral counselling to all people in need. This is carried out through maintaining an open church and sacred safe space for prayer and quiet reflection, the celebration of daily mass and other liturgies, and availability to speak with anyone who has need.
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.