Religion Charities
Discover 6,211 Religion charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Margaret Beaufort Institute Of Theology
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe charity's activities are to advance religious and theological education, particularly of Roman Catholic women in furtherance of this object the charity is a member of The Cambridge Theological Federation, provides teaching and open lectures, fosters a community of study and prayer, and undertakes research into areas relevant to the charitable objects.
Federation Of Jewish Relief Organisations
Religion, Social welfare1. To relieve Jewish victims of war and persecution2. To relieve poverty and sickness among, and to advance the education of, Jewish people
The Society Of All Saints Sisters Of The Poor (commonly Called Society Of All Saints)
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, Religion, Social care, Social welfareThe Charity provides a ministry of hospitality to visitors, retreatants and some vulnerable people, on the main site and at Winson, at no fixed charge. Sisters provide spiritual direction, priestly and pastoral ministry in Oxford and Richmond,London.Gardens are maintained.The Charity is landlord to St John's Care Home, The Friary OFM and Helen & Douglas House, all on the Oxford site.
Spanish And Portuguese Synagogue
ReligionThe Synagogue's membership consists of a congregation observing the Jewish religion. Its objective is to provide and maintain a place for the purpose of public worship and promote religious, educational and charitable activities. In planning our activities for the year we keep in mind the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit at our Executive Committee meetings
Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey
Associations, ReligionProvides teaching and facilities for the understanding and practice of Buddhism. We run a public Buddhist Centre on the High Street of Croydon and a residential retreat Centre, known as Rivendell, in East Sussex.
Free Methodist Church, Fulwood
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionAs a Church, we hold regular Sunday and weekday services. We also organise many other weekly activities, especially for children and young people. All our activities are financed by free will offerings given by attendees. We participate in local community activities, as well as supporting worldwide mission activity, particularly in Rwanda, India,Sierra Leone and Ecuador.
Beth Shmuel Synagogue Limited
ReligionThe charity maintains the Beth Shmuel Synagogue and its allied charitable activities.
Happy Church - The Christian Action Faith Ministries
Crime and Justice, Health, ReligionTHE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY THIS CHARITY INCLUDE SUNDAY AND MIDWEEK SERVICES, TEACHING SEMINARS, SPIRITUAL RETREATS, COUNSELLING SERVICES AND AN OUTREACH MINISTRY TO LONDON PRISONS
Sir John Priestman Charity Trust
Education, ReligionThe making of donations to any charitable institution for the benefit of any persons inhabitants of the county of durham and in particular of the county borough of sunderland. Building, maintaining and furnishing churches, mission halls and schools in the counties of durham and york.The relief,in necessitous circumunstances, of ministers of the church of england in the counties of durham and york.
Richmond Church Charity Estates
ReligionTo apply the charity's income for any religious purposes of Richmond Parish Church including repairs to, improvements of or additions to the Church and its precincts and the maintenance of services therein
Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple
Arts, ReligionNANAKSAR GURDWARA GURSIKH TEMPLE IS LOCATED AT 224-226 FOLESHILL ROAD, COVENTRY, CV1 4HW WEST MIDLANDS UK. THE CHARITY'S MAIN OBJECT IS TO PROMOTE THE TEACHINGS OF THE TEN SIKH SATGURUS.DAILY PRAYERS ARE PERFORMED IN THE MORNING AND THE EVENING THROUGH KIRTAN AND ALSO READING THE HOLY BOOK (SHRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI). FREE FOOD IS SERVED THREE TIMES DURING THE DAY WHICH IS PREPARED BY THE SANGAT
Uxbridge United Reformed Church Charity
ReligionSupports the religious and other charitable work of the Uxbridge United Reformed Church.
The Central Gurdwara (british Isles) London Khalsa Jatha
Arts, Religionthe advancement of the Sikh religionthe maintenance of a Gurdwara for worship, for the celebration of Sikh religious festivals, for the conduct and registration of marriages and for the conduct of funeral rites in accordance with Sikh religious observances.the advancement of education among members of the Sikh community in the United Kingdom
Ramgarhia Sikh Temple
Arts, ReligionReligious Activities1. The forwarding of the Sikh Religion and activities 2. The organisation of events of religious importance where all members of the community can take part andbenefit.3.The invitation of lecturers and musicians from abroad to enlighten the congregation on various aspects ofSikh religion and culture.
Sutton And Erdington Muslim Welfare Association
Charitable activities, ReligionThe charity is faith based and carries out its activities to fulfil the social, cultural, educational, charitable and religious needs of the community.It is non political and doesn't ascribe to any particular sect. It provides supplementary education, advice and advocacy and work to improve community relations.
Hindu Temple And Cultural Trust Centre, Hounslow, Middlesex
ReligionTHE PLACE OF THE CHARITY IS HOUNSLOW.
Shree Hindu Temple And Community Centre
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionEducation/TrainingReligious activitiesArts/cultureSport/recreation
Dushinsky Trust Limited
Religion, Social welfareTo assist in the provision of orthodox jewish education and to alleviate poverty.
European Outreach Trust
ReligionThe primary object of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith, which it does through the Sword of the Spirit, an international network of ecumenical Christian communities. These communities engage in pastoral and evangelistic work, in the provision of public worship, and in cooperating with one another in pursuing their compatible aims.
Danish Young Women's Christian Association In London
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionThe Charity's object is to advance the Evangelical-Lutheran faith with the principle aim of offering a Danish support network for young Danes in London in co-operation with the Danish Church in London, based on the Evangelical-Lutheran faith. As part of DSUK the Charity seeks to achieve its aim through providing a Christian home and meeting place for young Danes in the UK.
Celestial Church Of Christ
ReligionThe principal activities of the charity are the advancement of the Christian Religion and to cater for the spiritual well being of both the members and that of visiting worshipers.
Newcastle Diocesan Society
ReligionThe Charity acts as trustee and custodian trustee responsible for trust funds and properties held upon trust for the Diocese of Newcastle and Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) within the Diocese.
The Countess Of Huntingdon's Connexion
ReligionEvangelical Christian Denomination of Churches
Archbishop Holgate's Hospital In Hemsworth
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionThe charity exists to maintain the hospital which consists of 24 almshouses, a chapel and ancillary buildings. Qualifying persons over 60 entitled to reside here are elected from local parishes. The education foundation provides financial assistance towards the education of persons under 25 years also resident in local parishes.
Gurunanak Gurudwara (sikh Temple)
ReligionThe main activity of the Gurdwara is to organise religious services consistent with Sikh Rahat Maryada. Guru Nanak Gurdwara is the residence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the eleventh and the final living Sikh Guru.The Sri Guru Granth Sahib embodies beside the divine bani of the founder of the Sikh faith Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the bani of five more Gurus and of 19 Hindu Bhakats and Moslem Sufis.
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.