Religion Charities
Discover 6,211 Religion charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Gama Tzedaka Limited
Religion, Social welfareThe distribution of funds to religious, educational and similar charities for the advancement of religion in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish faith and the relief of poverty.
The Home Of Devenish
Beneficiary group, Housing, Professions, ReligionProvision of housing for retired or needy widows of Church of England Clergy and Officers in HM Armed Forces
Shree Sanatan Mandir And Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Religion, Social careThe charity's activities involve providing a temple for a place of worship. Other activities include provision of day care services for the elderly and infirm.
Ardina Limited
ReligionThe company's objects are to foster, assist and promote the charitable activities of any institutions professing and teaching the principles of traditional Judaism.
Cosmon (belz) Limited
ReligionThe charity gives grants in the advancement of the Jewish religion and Jewish religious activities.
Gurdwara Nanaksar
ReligionSite for Religious Worship, Education and Centre for the Sikh Congregation.
Tifereth Benevolent Fund Limited
Religion, Social welfareThe company's objects are to foster, assist and promote the charitable activities of any institutions professing and teaching the principles of traditional Judaism and also the relief of poverty.
Christ International Christian Centre
Religion, Social welfareThe church exists to promote religion by worship of God through a purpose general teaching which is exclusively religious. The church also seeks to enhance the advancement of the Christian Education without distinction of sex, race, or creed, in accordance with the Articles of the Church.We also offer food aid under the name of CICC Food Bank
Congregation Of The Sisters Of Saint Anne
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe Congregation of the Sisters of St Anne Charitable Trust aims to support the religious and other charitable works carried on by the members of the Congregation and to care for those members throughout their lives with the Congregation. The ministries include - Social pastoral work, operation of a residential and care establishment and caring for the members of the Congregation.
Sikh Temple Trust, Nottingham
ReligionPromotion of the Sikh faith in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire through the teaching, preaching and celebration of the Sikh Faith and principles. To promote inclusion of all members in activities that bring the membership together to promote the ideals of Sikh Faith. To provide services and activities in line with the Sikh faith.
Plymouth Secular Clergy Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, ReligionThe Charity supports priests of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Plymouth by:* the payment of grants to Diocesan Priests in need;* the payment of Allowances to Diocesan Priests, (including former Members), who have resigned from ecclesiastical office;* the provision of assistance, of whatever kind, to relieve Diocesan Priests who are sick, infirm or elderly.
Harborough Community Church Trust
ReligionIndependent Christian Community Church providing support and facilities to the surrounding community and elsewhere in the world
Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe general objective of the charity is to support the advancement of the charitable ministries carried on by the members of the Congregation for the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and the well being of those who benefit from the Congregation's ministries; and to care for the members throughout their lives with the Congregation.
Birmingham Buddhist Centre
Associations, ReligionThis charity aims to advance and spread the Buddhist religion. This includes encouraging people to live in accordance with Buddhist teachings, supporting ordained Buddhists and maintaining close links with the Triratna Buddhist Order. The charity operates as part of a network of independent Buddhist charities known collectively as the Triratna Buddhist Community.
Cardiff Chinese Christian Church
ReligionTo exercise Christian ministry especially among Chinese in South Wales
Islamic Centre Edgware
ReligionTo assist local Muslim community with their requirements.
The Guru Nanak Gurdwara West Bromwich
ReligionThe objects of the Temple is to a provide place of worship for Sikhs, to support the community in connecting with its religion and to integrate into the community within which they live. To make use of the Temple to uphold the faith of the followers of the ten gurus and the holy guru granth sahib and provide activities that encourage and support this.
Church Homeless Charity
Charity and VCS support, Environment, Housing, ReligionTo raise funds to benefit homeless people and those in housing need and in particular, those cared for by Riverside Care and Support (formerly English Churches Housing Group)
Missionaries Of Saint Francis De Sales
ReligionThe Missionaries of Saint Francis De Sales is a Roman Catholic religious congregation whose main work is to share the mission of the Roman Catholic Church, to be involved in parish renewal and education, in the spirit and model of St Francis de Sales.
Masjid-E-Ali (a.s)
ReligionTHE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE TRUST FUND AND ITS INCOME TRUST TO APPLYTHEM FOR THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS IN UK 1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION OF ISLAM 2. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATIONOF ISLAM TO MUSLIMS & NON-MUSLIMS 3. OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THEBENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.
Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (east London)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfare(1) To promote the Hindu Faith in accordance with the principles and faiths of Lord Swaminarayan and to advance the religious education of the public in such principles as laid down in Shikshapatri and Vachhanamrat and as per the General Direction of the Shree Narnarayan Dev Temple Bhuj (Kutch). (2) To relieve the aged the poor the sick and the disabled
Central Jamia Masjid Southall
Arts, Education, ReligionCharity provides to the Muslim community (1) organise regular prayers religious social and cultural functions and festival for Muslim community, (2) provide religious education, Holy Quran, the Sunnah & Arabic, English and Urdu, (3) provide burial services to the community, organise school visits & curriculum activities in the Masjid and to develop good relations with non Muslims.
The Essex Jamme Masjid Trust
ReligionProviding religious service & education.
Ramgarhia Sikh Gurdwara East London
ReligionReligious and charitable activities activities
Central Mosque Of Brent Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionReligious activities. Children between 5 years to 16 years have Arabic and religious teaching classes from Monday to Friday between 5pm to 7pm. Religious scholar, who is the head Imam advises people from thec Muslim community seeking under Muslim Sharia Law any enquiry during five times prayers and in the evening - every day.
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.