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.
Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha London UK
ReligionPlace of religious worship.
Glenthorne Quaker Centre
Religionto provide a place where Quaker spiritual,charitable and educational concerns can be advanced.
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School
Education, ReligionThe charities activities during the year continued to be the provision of elementary and secondary tuition to Jewish boys.
The Society Of Mary And Martha
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionSupport for people in ministry at times of stress or crisis. Retreat and education resources open to everyone. Self-catering accommodation for schools, churches, community, family and special needs groups.
South London Islamic Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareThe principal activity of the Charity during the year was the advancement of the religion of Islam andthe education of Muslim children in accordance with the teachings of Quran and Sunnah.Other activities included the relief of poverty, the provision of funeral services to the Muslimcommunity, and the provision of facilities for community development in the South London area.
The Congregation Of Josephites
Education, ReligionThe Congregation of Josephites aims to support such charitable purposes which advance the Roman Catholic religion and religious education and other charitable works carried on by members of the Congregation and to care for those members throughout their lives who have committed themselves to the Congregation.
Croydon Mosque And Islamic Centre
Beneficiary group, ReligionAdvancement of the religion of Islam and the education of Muslim children in accordance with the teaching of Quran and Sunnah.
Bulanstar Limited
ReligionTo advance religion in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish Faith.
Brongate LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionMakes grants to institutions promoting the Orthodox Jewish Faith and running youth programs
Laslett's (hinton) Charity
Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareAssisting in the repair, restoration, rebuilding and refitting of any churches and chapels connected with the Established Church of England;Assisting poor aged or infirm persons by making grants to organisations that help such persons, as the Trustees may think fit;
Westminster College Trust, Oxford
Education, ReligionPromoting higher education in the interests of the Methodist Church.
The Order Of The Cross
Religion(1) The advancement of the Christian Religion in accordance with the Founder's vision and interpretation.(2) The holding of regular Services of Public Worship.(3) The giving of instruction in the Christian Religion as interpreted by the Founder to the young.
Finnish Church In London Charitable Trust
ReligionThe charity is engaged in ecclesiastical, social and cultural activities aimed mainly at Finns in Great Britain and Ireland.
Ely Cathedral Trust
Arts, Heritage, ReligionThe objects of Ely Cathedral Trust are to apply income for the repair and maintenance of the Cathedral and its surrounding buildings and to support the Cathedral Choir.
The Oxford House In Bethnal Green
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionEstablished in 1884 Oxford House is an arts and community centre in Bethnal Green. Oxford House provides (1) a community space including cafe, affordable office and hire space; (2) a creative place with classes and activities for all ages in the theatre, dance studio, gallery, chapel, and roof terrace and (3) a place to volunteer.
Sggsj Telford
ReligionPlace of worship
The Society For Distributing Hebrew Scriptures
ReligionRecognising our debt to the Jewish people for the Bble and the need to overcome prejudice, the society publishes and freely distributes the Hebrew scriptures to Jewish people worldwide.
The Dr N K Shah Trust
Religion, Social welfare, SocietyThe trust promotes its aims with the co-operation of UK charities such as The Jain Network, Jain Samaj Europe, Jain Sangha of Europe, Ahimsa for Quality of Life, Jain Academy, World Council of Jain Academies and interfaith organisations. The trustees have attended relevant international conferences/meetings and have made donations for relief of poverty, religious education & place of worship.
Cor Lumen Christi Trust
Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Christian religion and education and the relief of suffering and poverty, in accordance with the doctrines and policies of the Roman Catholic Church.
London Academy Of Jewish Studies
Religionprovides premises and grants and courses of study
Ahl-E-Sunnat Wa Jamaat Bareilvi Of Birmingham
ReligionArrange and provide religious functions and religious education.
Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara Sikh Temple Derby
Leisure, ReligionWorship of God and promotion of the Sikh religion through social, cultural and sporting activities.
Sw London Vineyard
ReligionChristian church
The Newman Trust
Education, ReligionSupports the Roman Catholic Chaplaincy to the University of Oxford.
The Guild Of Our Lady Of Ransom
Arts, ReligionTHE GENERAL PURPOSE OF OUR GUILD IS THE FURTHERENCE AND EXTENSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THROUGHOUT ENGLAND AND WALES. OUR PRINCIPAL MEANS ARE THE APPRECIATION OF THE ENGLISH AND WELSH CATHOLIC HERITAGE THROUGH PILGRIMAGES AND PUBLICATIONS TOGETHER WITH THE CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF THE POOREST PARISHES IN OUR TWENTY-TWO DIOCESES, TOGETHER WITH THE ORDINARIATE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM.
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.