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.
Heighington School Charities
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionSupport of Christian education and children's organisations in the parish of Heighington, principally Heighington C of E (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School.
The St Michael's Oxford Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe promotion of education in accordance with the principles of the Church of England. Beneficiaries are young people who have not attained the age of 25 years who are resident or who work in the neighbourhood of the City of Oxford.
Skipton Parish Church Of England (controlled) Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionORGANISING EVENTS WITHIN SCHOOL, SUCH AS DISCOS, EASTER FAIRS, CHRISTMAS BAZAARS ETC.
Holmes Chapel Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, ReligionHelping the local community
Association For The Conservation Of Sunk Island Church
Charity and VCS support, ReligionWe raise funds for the conservation of Sunk Island Church. It is no longer a practising church but an old building of interest and beauty. Built in 1877 in early English style it is now a heritage centre.
Forum For Social Studies
ReligionPROMOTION OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAMPROMOTE ISLAMIC EDUCATION
Church Land
Facilities, ReligionCHURCH BUILDING AND LAND FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO USE.
St.joseph's Catholic Infant School Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, ReligionWe hold various fundraising events at the school including; Cake sales , Cinema nights, Easter egg shop, Leavers' disco, Christmas and May Fairs among other things. This is to raise money for our school to offer resources and activities that enhance the educational experience of the children.
Stamford St George Church Estate
ReligionThe trust helps with the maintenance of St. George's Church in Stamford
The Dallinghoo Church Repair Fund
ReligionTo repair, preserve and maintain the fabric of Saint Mary's Church, Dallinghoo, for the benefit of the public.
United Islamic Association (uk)
ReligionTo provide general community services including prayers, advice, education, wedding and assistance in Muslim burials. To provide assistance to other charities and good causes organisations. Both in the UK and abroad.
The Friends Of St. Francis Church (1994)
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTrustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion decide for the preservation repair maintenance restoration improvement and ornamentation of the fabric of the Parish Church St Francis Welwyn Garden City and for provision of articles for use in worship there.
Roger Poole And John Aleyn (otherwise Alleyn)
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareThis is an ancient local charity with very limited discretion as to the application of its income. Half of its income goes to St. Martin's Church, Little Waltham, to be used for its repair and maintenance ; and the other half to the village Poor's Charity to be used for the relief of need, hardship or distress.
The Friends Of St Johns Church Waterbeach
Associations, Heritage, ReligionSupport of St. John's Church, Waterbeach, mainly by providing grants for improvements. Currently we have plans to finance the restoration of the historic east window.
Letitia Tilbury Tarner And Lord Haddo Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionGrants to St Mary's Church, Kemptown, Brighton and grants to churches and schools for the religious education of children and young people in the City of Brighton and Hove.
Chelwood Village Hall
Facilities, ReligionProvide a venue for Village and Church events
Dorset County Association Of Church Bellringers Bell Restoration Fund
Arts, Heritage, ReligionPromotion of Church Bellringing
Alnwick Church Of England Educational Charity
ReligionProvision of Funds for Educational Activities within the Parish of Alnwick
Sutton-Cum-Lound Church Of England (voluntary Aided) Primary School Fund
Education, ReligionSchool fund account
Trust Property Danish Lutheran Church Of St Nicolai
ReligionMaintenance of church buidings for benefit of congregation
James Bolland Charity For The Poor
Religion, Social welfareChurch Based Charity Restricted to South Elmsall & South Kirkby only
Diptford Parish Lands Eleemosynary Charity
Education, Religiongrants for further education and church activities and support towards healthcare transport
The Maghull Chapel Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, ReligionWe ensure all christian activities and services take place on the premises within health and safety guidelines with insurance cover adequate for our needs. We include in our activities a weekly luncheon club, a mums and toddlers, coffee morning, ladies homemakers, man-to-man, guitar club, all volunt
St Firmins Church North Crawley
ReligionMaintenance of st Firmins church
Arford Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareArford is part of Hampshire Women's Institute and meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at the church centre in Headley. The W.I's activities are centred on promoting friendship, companionship and education within the local community. The WI are also involved in important debates which affect the whole country and other peoples worldwide.
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.