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.
Friends Of Mereworth Church
Associations, Facilities, ReligionThe Charity was formed to support the maintenance and improvement of the fabric of and facilities within Mereworth Church, and the churchyard. Grants being made by the Friends to the Parochial Church Council in response to appeals from that body.
The Carroll Trust Fund
Charitable activities, ReligionReligious. To provide funds for the upkeep of the fabric and fittings of St Cuthbert's Church Castle Vale Birmingham.
Dartington Parish Lands Charity (feoffees)
Charitable activities, ReligionMake grants towards projects at St Marys Church, Dartington and Brooking Church at Tigley.
The Therfield Church Centenary Fabric And Furnishings Trust Fund
Charity and VCS support, ReligionFund raising for church
Pluckley Church Of England School, Parent, Teacher And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, ReligionFundraising for school equipment by running events involving the children, parents, friends and staff at the school.
The Franklyn Educational Trust For Thurleigh
Education, ReligionThe object & main activity of the Thurleigh Free Trust is the promotion of education and the advancement of religious education for persons within the Parish of Thurleigh.
The St Mary's Bridgnorth Restoration Trust
Heritage, ReligionOngoing maintenance of St. Mary Magdalene Bridgnorth Church & Organ
Parish Lands Charity
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionWithin the Ecclesiastical Parish of Studley cash grants are paid to individuals and organisations to further the education and religious education of young people and for the relief of need generally in times of crisis. In support of their ancillary activities grants are paid to hospitals and homes for the elderly and the disabled. An annual maintenance grant is paid to the Parish Church.
Bovey Tracey Parish Church Charity
ReligionAs previousely described
The Temple Guiting Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, Religion, Social welfareGift (varies in amount each year average ?100) to pensioners living in rented accomodation in the parish of Temple Guiting with Cutsdean, Gloucestershire. Ford and Kineton gift also to new apprenticeships or first year students just going to further education who live in the area above. (Temple Guiting, Cutsdean, Ford in Gloucestershire)
Friends Of St Mary's Church Hemel Hempstead
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe Friends of St Mary's is a charitable organisation whose main objective is to raise funds for the maintenance and preservation of the historic building of St Mary's Church Hemel Hempstead. Members of the friends are drawn from the congregation and from the community in general. The friends organise fundraising events and offer practical assistance throughout the year.
National Unitarian Fellowship
ReligionThe National Unitarian Fellowship is a nationwide network, for the exchange of ideas, opinions and news; a point of contact for all with similar ideas whether they belong to a church/chapel or not and is, perhaps, especially attractive to those who live in remote areas, are on the move or who work on Sundays
Friends Of Binham Priory Church Building And Conservation Trust
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of Binham Priory. The trust played a lead role in the project,finalised in 2010,to conserve medieval structures and improve physical and intellectual access, . Wider financial support from the public is being encouraged by the change of name allowed in 2012 to emphasis the role of the Friends of Binham Priory formed in 2010.
Leicester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers Restoration Fund
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionTo provide grants to churches in the Diocese of Leicester for the purpose of maintaining and improving their bell installations.
Ashby De La Zouch Educational Foundation
Arts, Religionthe Charity expends one third of its income in promoting the religious education of persons under the age of 25 in the area of benefit in accordance with the principles of the Church of England. The remaining two thirds is used to promote the education including music and the arts through awarding financial assistance.
St Peter And St Paul Worth Preservation Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, ReligionTo apply the income for the promotion of public worship at the Church of S Peter & S Paul Worth in particular by the restoration, repair and upkeep of the fabric and fixtures of the church including the provision of heating and electrical apparatus and drainage, water supply and sewerage equipment. To include the restoration and repair of monuments, ornaments, furnishings, organ and windows.
Chipperfield Church Of England Primary School Fund
Education, ReligionTo make payments to the managers of the Chipperfield Church of England Primary School with respect to the maintenance of the school and to provide special benefits to the school not normally provided by the Local Education Authority.
Society For The Relief Of Necessitous Protestant Ministers Their Widows And Orphans (also Known As Ministers' Relief Society)
Beneficiary group, ReligionProvides assistance to Protestant Evangelical Christian ministers who find themselves in financial need, especially in cases of old age or disability. Similarly in the case of the widows or orphaned children of such ministers.
Church Of England School Foundation
Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionThe Charity appoints the Governors of the School. The Governors assist in the strategic oversight of the school and where appropriate raising funds to support capital development of the school.
Shaw Poor Clergy Endowment Augmentation Fund
Professions, Religion, Social welfareTo alleviate poverty among a defined group of ordained clergy in the Church of England.
Church Of God (7th Day) Trust
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareTo advance the Christian faith in Derby and the surrounding areas by promoting the teachings and values of Christianity. Its objectives are to: Advance the Christian religion through the preaching of the Gospel, teaching, and sharing the Christian faith. Contribute to the relief and prevention of poverty within the local community by providing practical support, benefiting individuals and families
Trelech Community Centre/canolfan Gymdeithasol Trelech
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvide a place and facilities for the people of the village of Trelech and the surrounding area. For example, YFC, Chapel, Cylch Meithrin and any other organization who need the use of the Centre for any activity they wish to hold. The Centre has Broadband facility, piano, fully fitted kitchen, central heating and disabled facilities plus an outside area for outdoor activities.
Friends Of Alderley Church
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionRaising funds for the restoration and maintenance of St Kenelm's Church, Alderley, by means of functions, subscriptions, covenants, donations and investments.
The Labouchere Trust
Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe provision of financial assistance for the repair, upkeep and maintenance of the fabric of the Goodhart Rendal Chancel in the Holy Trinity Church, Coalbrookdale and the fabric, contents and graveyard of Little Ness Church, near Shrewsbury
Elsie Auty Charitable Trust
ReligionTO APPLY INCOME TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN PARTICULAR TO REPAIR INSURANCE AND GENERAL RUNNING EXPENSES OF ANY PREMISES IN WITNEY HELD BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE CHURCH FOR THE PROVISION OF CHURCH SERVICES AND ANCILLARY CHURCH USES
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.