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.
Kirkby Ireleth Ecclesiastical Charity
Heritage, ReligionGrants towards the upkeep and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Cuthberts Kirkby Ireleth and the maintenance of the services therein.
The Churches Funeral Services Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionRepresentation of the mainstream Churches in England and Wales at national level on matters relating to funeral ministry, co-ordination of policy and best practice, and publication of official funeral liturgies.
The Madley Fund
ReligionMaintenance of the work of the church at Barton Hall, Hereford. Christian church work and mission.
The Friends Of St Cross Church, Wilstone, Hertfordshire
Associations, Charity and VCS support, ReligionThe Friends of St. Cross help maintain the building and fabric of the church and are currently funding projects to repair the bell turret. The new access was completed in 2022 after several years of fundraising. Further work is required on the outer walls to secure areas of deteriorating lime mortar.
The Orton Parochial School
Education, ReligionCHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Church Hall
Facilities, ReligionMaintains the Reading Room in Roxwell, Essex as a well equipped Hall for use by Roxwell organisations and by private hirers.
The Wainwright Fabric Trust
ReligionThe charity is responsible for the upkeep of the fabric and furnishings of St. John the Baptist Church, Hugglescote.
The Cartmel Fell Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareThe Educational Foundation uses its income to help young people under the age of 25 who live within the parish of St Anthony's Church, Cartmel Fell. It provides assistance in purchasing text books, tools and other equipment necessary for their education. It also supports communal events for children to help foster friendship and community relations in a widespread rural area.
North Luffenham St Mary And St John Church Of England Primary School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionThe Charity raises money from parents and ex-parents of the School through a Gift Aid scheme. Money raised is used to supplement school budgets to finance additional teaching resource and the purchase of additional ICT equipment.
St John's Church Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionFinancial help for residents under 25 within the church parish of Shenstone to enable them to further their education and/or go on expeditions with a charitable aim. Helping to provide instruction in the teachings of the Church of England to children and young people in the parish.
Friends Of Westoning Parish Church
Associations, Facilities, ReligionTo build a new parish room for St Mary Magdalene Church, Westoning. Supporting the physical maintenance and improvement of the fabric of St Mary Magdalene Church.
Charities In Connexion With The Former Rhodes Street Methodist Chapel
Religion, Social welfareMaintenance & improvements to Highgate Methodist Church and relief for poor members of the congregation.
Sir Henry Unton's Charity
ReligionTo help in the charitable running of our local Church and to give help in our community.
Shady Bower Playing Field
Facilities, ReligionSupport Sarum St Martin Church
St Michael's Hall
Facilities, ReligionManagement of Church Hall
Charity Of Henry Smith (tolleshunt D'arcy Estate)
Religion, Social welfareWe are a small parish Church with a population of fewer than 30 people. The Henry Smith charity supports us in the local community. The terms of the Charity are to support the poor in the parish.
Chagford Parish Church And Churchyard Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionFund raising primarily for the maintenance and upkeep of the fabric of our Parish Church; St. Michael's Chagford, devon
Poor's Land
Religion, Social welfareZadik Levin legacy set up in the nineteenth century as a trust for the relief of the poor who reside in Fishbourne Parish, Chichester, West Sussex. The trustees are the Churchwardens of the church of St. Peter and St. Mary, New Fishbourne. The churchwardens use the interest from the investment from the sale of the Poors Land, to provide relief to the Poor who reside in Fishbourne.
Broughton With Newington Church Fabric Maintenance And Improvement Fund
ReligionMaintenance and improvement of the Church Fabric
Ulceby Churchyard (faulding) Trust
Facilities, ReligionKEEPING THE GRAVEYARD OF ULCEBY ST.NICHOLAS CHURCH IN GOOD ORDER AND REPAIR.
The H J C Stevens Organ Scholarship Fund
Arts, Education, ReligionTo assist young organists in gaining experience of working with a professional choir in a famous London church.
The Nicholls Memorial Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvision of a centre for general village activities:- Childrens parties. Meetings of Parish Council.Meetings of Church Council. Play Group activites. and meetings. Organising Village sports day, and Duck Race day : Organising, and Venue for The Annual Village Show etc.
Universal Spiritualist Association
ReligionAUHS offer courses and insurance for Minister?s, Healers and Mediums; together with Affiliation for Spiritualist Churches/Groups in the UK only with individual individual memberships. Very low Fees cover running costs only as we are none profit making and all Trustees are unpaid.
Little Stukeley Town Lands Charity
Religion, Social welfareThe Town Lands Charity objectives are "for the benefit of the Parish Church and the maintenance of the poor"There was no occasion requiring a meeting of the Trustees during the year.
Eccleshall Bellringer's Belfry Fund
Arts, ReligionChurch Tower Bell Ringing
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.