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.
Church Lands
ReligionManagement of the land and investments belonging to Mileham Church.
Kynance Evangelical Trust
Housing, ReligionFurtherance of the GospelSupport of Mission work at home and abroad .Relief of povertyDisaster relief.
Ivegill Educational Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe charity promotes education in Ivegill by providing funding to Ivegill Church of England Primary School, its pupils and those aged under 25 resident in Ivegill
Mary Bridgeman Ecclesiastical Charity
Religionfurthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the area of benefit. If and in so far as income of the Ecclesiastical Charity is not required for application in any year as aforementioned the Trustees may apply the same in augmenting the income of the Non-Ecclesiastical Charity in accordance with the provisions hereinafter contained.
The Friends Of The Parish Church Of St Andrew,bromley
Associations, ReligionTo assist with the preservation repair, maintenance and improvement of the fabric and major furnishings of the parish church of St. Andrew, Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Kent and of St. Andrew's Hall.
A T Jay Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionThe scheme provides that the clear income of the Charity is to be used to make grants to Free Church Ministers, being ministers who require or desire a temporary rest from active work or for the enhancement of their ministry.
St Agnes Discretionary Trust
Charitable activities, Religionsupport and further the Catholic tradition within the Church of England generally where such tradition is maintained; special reference to St Agnes Kennington Park though trustees have discretion to make grants to other churches or activities based at churches where such a tradition remains.
The Ely Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers Bell Restoration Fund
Heritage, ReligionBell restoration
Mrs W A M Doll Memorial Fund
Facilities, ReligionUpkeep, repair and running of St Thomas' Church, Perry Green and its churchyard
Christian Science Society Hunstanton
Religion, ResearchChristian Science Church. Holds Church Services and Testimony meetings. Purpose, Spiritual healing.
Christchurch C Of E Primary School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionSchool fund raising - Christmas and summer fetes, film nights, disco's, quiz nights, raffles etc.
The Friends Of Hornsey Church Tower
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTo restore and enhance the tower and churchyard of St Mary's Hornsey for the benefit of the public.
The Hugh Parke Charity
ReligionTo help individuals or groups within the Parish of Loughton (including Great Holm) where there is a financial need. 50% of the annual income must be allocated to All Saints' Parish Church.
Halstock Church Land
Heritage, ReligionProviding funds towards the maintenance and repairs of the parish church of Halstock, and towards the payment of expenses incident to the performance of divine service in the said church.
New Buckenham Silver Band
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, ReligionWe provide a wide range of brass band music for our local community in the way of concerts, church music, fetes, carnivals, Armistice Day Last Post and Reveille, carol playing in homes for the elderly and throughout local towns and villages at Christmas. We encourage brass players of all ages and abilities to join us for a blow on a Thursday night, 8 - 10pm in New Buckenham Village Hall.
Friends Of Christ Church
Associations, ReligionSupports the Parochial Church Council of Christ Church Wellington Heath in the pursuit of its objectives.
Southwell And Nottingham Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers Bell Fund
Heritage, ReligionSupporting the UK tradition and heritage of church bell ringing within the Southwell and Nottingham Diocese of the Church of England by providing financial support for the repair, restoration and augmentation of bells within the diocese.
Church Lands
Heritage, ReligionMaintenance and repair of the fabric of Fladbury Parish Church.
The Devon Vihara Trust
ReligionTo support Hartridge Monastery and it's resident monks, nuns and novices (Sangha) practicing in the Forest Tradition in the lineage of the Thai Master Ajahn Chah and his senior western disciple, Ajahn Sumedho. To offer the Sangha the opportunity to live a contemplative monastic life founded upon the principles laid down by the Buddha.
Cardiff Jewish Helpline
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareTo assist the Jewish poor of Cardiff and district
Farncombe In Godalming Church Of England School
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionFor the educational benefit of children and young people within the Ecclesiastical parish of Farncombe.
Little Ness 1225
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionVillage Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Little Ness and surrounding areas without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. Hall is hired out for yoga sessions, children and adults parties, BBQ gatherings, harvest supper to support local church, Parish Council meetings, Astronomical society
Charity Of Emily Wilson-Barkworth For Poor Beneficed Clergy Of The Church
Professions, Religion, Social welfareAssistance to clergy
Parish Hall Fund
Facilities, ReligionThe Managing trustees distribute the income from investments in furtherance of religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the parish of St. Faith & St. Martin in Lincoln.
The Trust Of Islam, Yorkshire
Leisure, Religion, SocietyHolding prayer and dhikr meetings; promoting Sufi Islamic teachings as taught by Sheikh Nazim of Cyprus; giving advice on spiritual and health matters. Promoting various sports activities and interfaith work
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.