Religion Charities
Discover 6,211 Religion charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Codicote Church Belfry Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, ReligionThe object of the fund shall be to advance the Christian Religion by providing financial assistance to St Giles Church in the Parish of Codicote in the County of Hertfordshire for the purpose of maintaining and improving all aspects of its bell ringing and its bell installations by making grants to it. Also to contribute to expenses incurred in training of bellringers,
St Michael, South Elmham Parish Land Trust
Religion, Social welfaregeneral benefit of poor and support maintenance funds for the church.
St Mary's Oxted Heritage Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionTo support the repair and restoration of St Mary's Church Oxted, and any buildings situated within the curtilage of the church including the hall, and the construction of any buildings within the curtilage.The Oxted community hall appeal committee was been formed to manage the project and raise funds for a new community hall. This appeal has now been wound up as it has achieved its objective.
Reverend Richard Dixon
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareTo make grants toward education costs for disadvantaged children and to make grants to further children's work within the church in Niton.
The Vicar And Churchwardens Long Sutton Church Of England School Charity
Charitable activities, Education, Professions, ReligionMakes grants to Long Sutton school
The Friends Of Langridge Church
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionTo raise funds from the friends of Langridge Church for the general repair and upkeep of the Church.
The St Johns Buckhurst Hill Church Grounds Charitable Trust
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, ReligionRaises money for the upkeep of the churchyard of St John's Buckhurst Hill
Surrey Organists' Association
Arts, Charitable activities, ReligionOur charity is involved primarily in the education of the public in the art of music, with special reference to liturgical and organ music. Many of the members of this charity are organists and/or directors of music at a church.
Friends Of St Paulinus Church Crayford
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionTHE "FRIENDS" ASSIST IN THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE MEDIEVAL ST PAULINUS CHURCH, CRAYFORD AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.
William Frederick Penfold
ReligionUpkeep of the environment of St Nicholas Church Tooting
Church Estate
Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionTo make grants to the PCC of St Peter-Ad-Vincula, Roydon 'for the beautification, restoration and repair of the Church' .
The Claines Forces Fund
Facilities, ReligionSUPPORT OF THE CHURCH HALL
Friends Of St Andrew's (fosta)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionWe hold various fund-raising events through-out the school year. We support other school events by supplying refreshments etc
Oundle Church Clock Fund
ReligionThe charity is established for the purpose of maintaining, regulating and repairing as necessary the Clock in the Tower of the Parish Church at Oundle, Northamptonshire including the striking and chiming mechanism and the automatic winding gear.
The Jewish Centre For Special Education (limudei Hashem) Trust
Education, ReligionSupport a Special Needs school in Israel
Proceeds Of Sale Of Former Manse Held In Connexion With St Andrews Church, Church Of Scotland
ReligionWe exist to provide support from the investment income to St Andrew's Church, Church of Scotland, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Friends Of St Mary's Great Henny Charitable Gift Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS support, ReligionRaising funds to preserve the fabric of St Mary's Church, Great Henny.
The Friends Of St. Nicholas' Church, Beedon
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ReligionThe Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Beedon assists in the restoration and maintenance of the fabric, the fitments and the grounds of our village church, and promotes interest in the history and architecture of the building, dating from 1220. This is done by fund-raising and by providing voluntary labour.
Anne Younghusband
ReligionSmall grants in support of Christian religion in Freshford parish, and support of St Peter's Church, Freshford
Mrs Mary Hannah Hargreaves' Charity
ReligionIncome to be applied towards payment of stipend of the assistant curates for time being of St. Peter's Church
The Friends Of St Margaret's Church, Ormesby Society
Associations, ReligionTo assist with the preservation and repair of the fabric and structure of St Margaret's Parish Church, Ormesby St Margaret, Norfolk
The Brearley Family Trust
Beneficiary group, ReligionBenefit of the Zion Baptist Church, Mirfield
United Charities Fund Of The Liberal Jewish Synagogue
Religionto increase the efficiency of Jewish Charities by obtaining contributions to their funds from members of the Liberal Jewish Synagogue
St Mary's Church, Clifton, Gutters, Gullies And Drains Maintenance Fund
ReligionPays for regular cleaning and maintenance of the gutters, gullies, drains and roofs of St Mary The Virgin Church in Clifton Village Nottingham.
Clinton-Baker Augmentation
Religiongeneral church expenses
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.