Religion Charities
Discover 6,211 Religion charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Siva Charitable Fund
Religion, Social welfareApply and pay for or to such legally charitable purpose or purposes or legally charitable institution or institutions in the United Kingdom or elsewhere including the relief of poverty and the advancement of education amongst persons who in the uncontrolled opinion of the Trustees are of Jewish Faith and advancement of Jewish Religion and the study of the Torah.
Ashley Gospel Hall Trust
ReligionThe purchase and maintenance of halls for Public Religious Worship.
Sisters Of The Holy Family
Beneficiary group, ReligionSupport the religious and other charitable works carried out by the members of the Sisters of the Holy Family including Social & Pastoral Work and Overseas MInistry in West Africa - Senegal, Ivory Coast, North Africa ÔÇô Egypt, Middle East ÔÇô Lebanon, South America ÔÇô Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Asia ÔÇô Philippines, India.
The Evangelical Movement Of Wales
Arts, Religion6 Bookshops, a conference centre, run camps & conferences and produce Christian publications. Provide theological education and training
Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre
Health, ReligionThe principal activity of the charity is to promote the Buddhist faith through the activities of teaching, study, practice and the observance of moral discipline all within the Buddhist tradition of Je Tsongkhapa.
Jamme Masjid, Reading
ReligionTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE HOLY QUR'AN AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN READING AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS.
Gold Hill Church Trust
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareThe objects of the Trust are to advance the Christian faith & to exercise Christian charity by making grants to:1. Gold Hill Baptist Church & to other Christian organisations whose purpose is only the advance of the Christian faith, &2. Recognised charities engaged in the relief of illness, poverty or concerned with moral or spiritual welfare.
The Preston Muslim Society Quwwatul Islam Masjid
ReligionThe Charity makes provisions for all religious and cultural requirements of the society's members and the general public by maintaining the Masjid and Madrassah premises.The activities and services provided include Daily prayers, Funeral and burial services, Nikah ceremonies, Religious Education and many other religious ceremonies.
The Community Of The Many Names Of God
Charity and VCS support, Health, ReligionProvides multifaith worship, care and support for a nation wide annual congregation of 90,000, at the three Temples in Skanda Vale monastery, SA33 6JT. Donated 84.5 tonnes of direct food aid in 2018. Is volunteer led with 78,500 volunteer hours provided by 950 volunteers across the work of the charity in 2018.
Islamic Trust (maidenhead)
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionTo provide facilities and provision of worship for the muslims practising the religion of Islam in Maidenhead and education and teachings of the Quran.Religious activities,sports and recreation.The charity also holds arabic classes and Islamic study circles in the mosque and in the community centre. The charity also holds sunday classes to help children have a better understanding of the Islam.
The Friends Of Yeshivas Brisk
Associations, Education, ReligionAdvancing Orthodox Jewish religious education and, principally, by assisting the Yeshivas Brisk advanced Tulmudical College in Jerusalem, Israel.
The Friends Of Wells Cathedral
Associations, Charitable activities, ReligionGrant making to Cathedral Chapter & Departments. Membership activities such as talks and outings.
Oxford Centre For Hebrew And Jewish Studies
ReligionThe advancement of research and education in the field of Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Church Extension Association (incorporated)
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe Association aims to continue its outreach and ministry through the Sisters who live at the properties that it owns, and those locations where it operates and through out the world.
Bournemouth Reform Synagogue
Beneficiary group, ReligionJEWISH RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNAL ACTIVITIES. PROVIDING A PLACE OF WORSHIP TOGETHER WITH PASTORAL AND WELFARE SUPPORT FOR THE ELDERLY AND RELIGION CLASSES FOR THE YOUNG.
Nanaksar Thath Isher Darbar Trust
Education, Religion, Social welfareRelief of poverty through education.
Grovepalm Limited
ReligionTo advance religion in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish faith and to support other charitable activities as are recognised by English law as charitable.
Glory House
Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of Christian ReligionThe relief of aged poor sick or disabled
Derby Jamia Mosque
ReligionPrayers, Funeral services, Islamic education, Ramadan, Islamic lectures, Open days for visitors
Elrahma Charity Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Religion, Social care, Social welfareThe relief of poverty and advancement of education and religion in the Muslim community, to assist the poor and orphans of Islamic religion, to erect or help to erect schools, charitable institutions, mosques, orphanages and nurseries for the Islamic community in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial Trust
Health, ReligionProvides facilities for the study and practice of Theravada Buddhism and Buddhist meditation in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin and Mother Sayamagyi
Carlee LTD
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of a charity company making distributions for Jewish charitable purposes in the advancement of religion and the relief of needy persons, such as Talmudical Scholars, widows and their families.
St Peters Italian Catholic Church Little Saffron Hill
ReligionTo provide religious education, advice and support for the congregation and general community, particularly the Italian community.
Veritas College International
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe aim of Veritas College is to equip pastors and other leaders in the church in competencies to effectively interpret, apply and communicate Holy Scripture. The College meets the pastors in their own context allowing them to continue supporting their own churches and families and not taking them away for residential training that is more costly and sometimes out of context for the pastors.
Ann Watson's Trust
Beneficiary group, Professions, ReligionThe trustees maintain 11 flats in Sutton, Hull, for the use of ladies who are practising members of the Church of England, with priority being given to Clergy Widows and Unmarried Daughers of the Clergy.Educational grants given to individuals and local groups and organisations, conditions apply.
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.