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.
John Henman's Charity
ReligionFrom investment income distributes money to Parish Council (used to help fund public works for the benefit of the inhabitants) and to Parochial Church Council for ecclesiastical purposes with the balance allocated to help parishioners defray fuel costs
St John's Norfolk Charity
Religion, Saving of livesThe advancement of religion and, for the benefit of the people of Norfolk and of the Norwich Diocese, the preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, extension, beautification and reconstruction of churches or chapels of the Church of England in Norfolk or in the Norwich Diocese.
The Miss Lucy Brettell Trust
ReligionProvides financial support to Henley in Arden Baptist Church. Funds to be used for repairs and improvements to Church buildings and for the general purposes of the Church.
Kederminster Library
Arts, ReligionMaintains and provides public access to the contents of Sir John Kederminster's Library at St Mary's Church, Langley, Slough.
Proceeds Of Sale Of Former Gaydon Church Of England School
Education, ReligionSupports educational and religious activities particularly in South Warwickshire
The Blyth-Currie Charity
Arts, Education, ReligionThe Charity buys bibles and prayer books for the school leavers each year at the Woolhampton Church of England primary school.
The Friends Of Saint Clement's Church
Associations, Heritage, ReligionSt. Clement's Church in Cambridge is a building of considerable historical and architectural importance. The Friends of St Clement's Church supports the preservation of the building to enable the building to be used by the Anglican congregation and allow public access to the building.
Port Talbot Synagogue Fund
ReligionTo apply the income towards the maintenance of services of Swansea Hebrew Congregation
Austwick Church Of England Primary School
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionTo provide grants to Austwick Church of England Primary School towards capital expenditure projects.
Whitefield Tabernacle Charities
ReligionUnited Reformed Church
Leuva Patidar Samaj (surat Navsari & Valsad District) Of The United Kingdom
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Hindu religion among the hindu community in the United Kingdom. The relief of poverty and sickness amoung the members of the community and the advance of education among the children and adults. The provision or assistance in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation of the community who have need of such facilities.
Charity Of George Kelham
ReligionProvides financial support for the maintenance of and repairs to the parish church of St Mark with St Margaret, Plumstead.
The Charities Of Mrs Caroline Richards
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareIncome used in connection with the support for the poor and sick, also with children and in connection with the churchyard of the parish church, and as deemed appropriate by the Rector and churchwardens of the parish church, as permitted.
Rainbow Christian Centre
ReligionRainbow Christian Centre provides a range of services focused on providing a range of support to individuals in addition to meeting spiritual needs.
Egremont Mission Church
ReligionFree Church of England religious services
Compassion Ministries
Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareYouth MusicalsWomen ConferencePreach the undiluted Gospel of Christ to the world at largeRelief of poverty Make donations to other charities
Viscount Weymouth's Educational Foundation For Kempsford
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTo use the trust's annual income towards the educational benefit of the children at Kempsford Church of England Primary School.
Land Rents Otherwise Church Field Or Church Close
Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion1) Make donations to organizations within parish. 2) Give book tokens to children within parish.
William Hamilton Yatman's Charity
Heritage, ReligionThe repair and maintenance of the Tetbury Parish Church clock, chimes and mechanisms, and the repair of that portion of the church tower immediately adjoining the same.
Withington Church Bells Fund
ReligionWe exist to fund the maintenance of Withington Church Bells and promote their use through teaching and training of bell ringing skills and customs.
Alderman Carde Charity
ReligionSmall grants are made at Easter and Christmas to those in need who have an affinity with the Parish Church of Saint Andrew Hertford.
Reverend E W F N Smith
ReligionThe Charity exists to maintain the wall paintings in S. Mary's Church Tottenham. Currently the Charity is conserving funds for future work which may come necessary.
The Newitt Family Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, ReligionIn accordance with the terms of the Trust , the available income is paid for the maintenance of church graveyard, as directed by the will. 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
Society For The Preservation Of Blisland With Temple Church
Charity and VCS support, ReligionMembers contributions, donations , Fund raising functions
Watts Charity
ReligionThe maintenance and up keep of St Mildred's Preston Church.
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.