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.
Lime Tree Trust
Charity and VCS support, ReligionGrants for Christian Churches, organisation and Trusts, especially Church of England; general charitable giving
The Friends School At Reeth Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionAwarding scholarships/bursaries for further education to beneficiaries, who must be under the age of 25 years, and one of whose parents must be either resident in the area or a member of the Society of Friends resident in the area of Wensleydale and Swaledale Area Meeting.Awarding small grants to Reeth Community Primary School for items not normally provided by the Local Education Authority.
The Mission Room Thornton Rust
Professions, ReligionMain activities church services (evensong each month), plus others as appropriate e.g. Maundy Thursday, Easter songs of praise, Christmas candlelit carols. Individuals use space for private prayer. Bishop holds a yearly day for Deanery Clergy. The upper room is also available to village residents for small meetings, committees etc. Ground floor rooms used for storage by two designated tenants.
New Christ Church Friends' Association
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Religionprovide resources for New Christ Church Primary Schoolprovide entertainment for children of new christ church primary school beyond curriculum
Sunninghill Church Of England Schools Charity
Education, ReligionSupport for the two local Church of England Primary Schools.
Charity Of Julia Dodson Cardew For The Assistant Clergy
Charitable activities, Professions, ReligionSupporting the the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Swanage in its objectives of promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church through financial contributions towards assistant clergy expenses and maintenance costs of St Mark's Church
The Upper Room, Cheadle
Education, Facilities, ReligionThe object of the charity is to further the religious and other charitable (including educational) work of the Church of England for its local community, including the provision of a church hall facility to further its principles.
The Sanctuary Of Christ The Redeemer
ReligionThe advancement of the Christian religion throughout the world but with particular regard for the area of Hastings and surrounding area. This is achieved mainly by giving funding to support other persons activities at Bethany Lodge & The Sanctuary Chapel at Benskins, Cottage Lane, Hastings, East Sussex, to which people visit for the purpose of refreshment, rest and Christian ministry.
Christian Science Society, Framlingham
Religion, ResearchReligious activities
Chichester General Baptist Chapel
ReligionReligious activities
Thaxted Community Minibus Charity
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfarei Minibus provides free transport for elderly to and from their residence to local shops and market. Applicable to Thaxted and surrounding area on a weekly basis.. ii Available to local organisations i.e. scouts, youth club, local church groups etc. by donations.
The Berwick Ecclesiastical Charity
ReligionChurch of England Chapel - Sunday services
Church Lands
Heritage, ReligionThe Charities objectives as set out in its Governing docuement are : for and towards the repair and maintenance of the ancient Parish Church of Enborne. This encompasses not only the physical structure of the Church, but also the Parish Community, to ensure that the Church remains a central point for the Community.
The Winwick Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionFinancial support of four specific Church of England primary schools in north Warrington and small grants to further education students living in that same specific area
The Friends Of Hardmead Church
Associations, Heritage, ReligionTo advance the Christian religion by the preservation repair and adornment of the fabric of the church of the assumption, Hardmead in the county of Buckingham and preserve and enhance the character and amenities of the building together with the ornaments therein.
Sir Walter Willson's Voluntary Settlement
ReligionIn accordance with the terms of the Trust , the available income is paid for the benefit of Parish Church Incimbent.The Trustees are satisfied that these purposes remain charitable and for the public benefit.The Trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charity Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
The Reverend John Cowall (otherwise Cowan)
ReligionThe Charity holds property and substituted investments in trust on behalf of the residents of the historic parish of Stratton St. Michael. The primary application of any income is for the parish relief of rates and taxes, a secondary provision is for the repair of the Church of St. Michael, with any remainder being held in trust by the trustees.
Metcalf's General Charity
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe Charity pays eleemosynary pensions to deserving elderly people in Stonham Aspal and divides the remaining income of the Charity equally between the Parish Church and other (civil) parish purposes. The income from a small endowment investment, The Rector's Land Fund, is made available to the incumbent of Stonham Aspal.
Levings Charity
ReligionFinancial assistance with the cost of maintainance & improvements to the fabric & furnishings of Chappel Church together with small contributions to some running expenses.
The Friends Of Woolley Church
Associations, Charity and VCS support, ReligionFriends of All Saints Church, Woolley, near Bath. Runs fund-raising events for the Church
The Friends Of St Mary's Church Of England Primary School Chipping Norton
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS AT THE SCHOOL AND THE WELFARE OF THE CHILDREN ATTENDING THE SCHOOL, AND AS AN ANCILLIARY THERETO, AND IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS THE ASSOCIATION WILL A) FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF AND THE PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL; B) ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND WELFARE OF THE CHILDREN ATTENDING IT.
The St Edmund Of Abingdon Memorial Trust
Heritage, ReligionThe object of the Trust is to preserve, conserve and protect for the use and benefit of the public, the St. Edmund of Abingdon Chapel, Priory Street, Dover as a memorial to St. Edmund of Abingdon and Canterbury, enabling it to be used for those purposes.
Chalvington Parish School Site Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionPromoting the education of children and adults resident in the ecclesiastical parishes of Ripe with Chalvington and Laughton, and in particular by the provision of religious instruction in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England by means of Sunday School or otherwise.
St Bride Church Organ Fund Trust
ReligionContinuing maintenance of the organ of St Bride's Church, Fleet Street
Knollys Chapel Charitable Trust
Housing, ReligionThe Knollys Chapel houses the Knollys Tomb, an ancient monument which attracts public interest from all over the UK.
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.