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.
East Drayton Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, ReligionFundraising events for the local communityMeetings held by village residentsKeep Fit and dance clubsSocial events - for community and private hireParish Council meetingsParochial Church Coucil meetings
Barnsley Friends Adult School Fund
Education, ReligionFor the Religious, Educational and other charitable work of the Religious Society of Friends within the area of the Central Yorkshire Area Meeting. (ex. Monthly Meeting Area).
Bloxham Church Trust Fund
Charitable activities, ReligionMakes grants in support of the Parish Church of Bloxham.
W R Rawlings Trust
Religion, Social welfareRelief of poverty in the Merton area in connection with Trinity United Reformed Church Wimbledon.
The Bible Preaching Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionMakes grants to individuals needing help to continue in (or occasionally to enter) the Preaching Ministry.
Christ Church Fund For Children
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionProvision of grants to meet specific support for children in need
Barlestone Church Of England School Charity
Associations, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvider of Community Hall for surrounding local community activities i.e. playschool, scouts and keep fit groups.
The Lechlade Educational Foundation
Education, ReligionSupports C of E primary School, childrens' activities in Church. Grant to students receiving further ecucation under the age of 25yrs
Town Estate (estate Trustees)
ReligionAfter administration expenses the income is divided into three, one third being given to the Cratfield Care Fund (see Notes for Charity No. 258263), one third to the Public Purposes Branch (see Notes for Charity No. 310434) and one third to the Parochial Church Council.
Richard Porters Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionProvides for the maintenance and repair of the fabric and expense of the Parish Church of St Lawrence and the maintenance of the services of the said church and the furniture thereof. Provides grants towards the education of young people under the age of 25 years who are bona fida resident in the Ancient Ecclesiastical Parish of Mickleton
Chessington Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionWithin the parish of St Mary the Virgin Church, Chessington:Issues grants to those in need, for educational or training purposes. Issues one-off grants for those in specific need.Issues small Christmas grant to eligible elderly persons.
St Mark's School House Trust
Education, ReligionThe activities of the Charity have comprised financial assistance to St Mark's Church of England Primary School from investment income and the leasing of land owned by the Charity.
St Mary's Church Of England Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionFundraising event throughout the year such as Summer Barbeque & Christmas fair which creates funds for extra items in the school. This year we've have supported general classroom resources as well as some items such as shelving, a white board, PE equipment and a sound system for the hall.
Levington Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionActs as a Community Hall. Trustees include representatives of Village organisations: namely1 Flower Show/Gardening Club, 2 WI, 3 Friends of St Peters (Church Fundraising), 4 Weekly Coffee Morning, 5 The Parish Council
Burford And District Society
Arts, ReligionProvide social and cultural talks aimed at the membership of the local community. Supports local requests for financial aid eg painting church railings, contribution towards preservation and conservation of town clock
All Saints Church (dresden) Fund
ReligionTo defray the costs of furnishing and equipping churches in Germany to be used by members of the Church of England.
Sovereign Trust International Ministry Team
Religionchristian teaching and ministry activities
United Charities
ReligionCHURCH BASED ACTIVITIES
Church And Town Lands
Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareGives grants to the parish church for its maintenance and upkeep, providing the people of Carbrooke with a venue for a place of worship, baptisms, marriages, funerals and other religious and secular events.Gives grants to local organisations for the relief of poverty in the area.
Hawksworth Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionTo promote any charitable purpose and to provide facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation for the inhabitants of Hawksworth and its surrounding area, through the provision of a village hall and the maintenance, upkeep and running costs of Hawksworth Church, its fabric and surrounds and all things ancillary thereto.
The Hounsfield Pensions Charity
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareTo provide pensions for men, unmarried women and widows aged 50 or over who are members of the established Church of England, in reduced, needy or poor circumstances. Applicants must reside in England or Wales. The numbers of men and women pensioners must be as equal in numbers as possible.
Governors Of St Mary's Church Of England Primary School Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionProvide funds for the maintenance of the building and the advancement of the education of the pupils of St Marys Church of England School, Thornbury.
Charity Of Dr John Fitz William (estate Charity)
Religion, Social welfareHalf the income from this charity goes to Dr John Fitzwilliam charity for the church (no 262150) and half to Dr John Fitzwilliam charity for the poor (no 262151)
The Institute For Polish-Jewish Studies
ReligionEducation and training Annual full day Conference and intermediate lectures Continual contact with Polish survivors of Holocaust. Providing assistance to them. Sponsoring research.
Charity Of Elizabeth Roberts (salisbury Park United Reformed Church Share)
Beneficiary group, ReligionSupport of minister in post and individuals within church family.
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.