Religion Charities
Discover 25,736 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.
Ampleforth Abbey
ReligionThe main object of the charity is for the furtherance of the Roman Catholic religion. The object is fulfilled by the formation and subsequent ministry of Benedictine monks of Ampleforth Abbey. The works of the monks include the maintenance of the monastic community and its property, education, the welcoming of guests and parish work in dioceses of the Roman Catholic Church.
Canford School Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTo advance the education of boys and girls including but not limited to the provision of a senior school in or near Canford, Dorset and/or if thought desirable, in other parts of England or Wales, in accordance with the principles of the Church of England.
Nightingale Hammerson
Health, Housing, Religion, Social careProvision of residential, nursing, dementia and respite care
The British And Foreign Bible Society
ReligionWe are working to make the Bible available and accessible worldwide and build people's confidence in it. We are an advocate for the Bible's place in our national life and we work closely with 146 other Bible Societies across the world to deliver our global ministry.
St Paul's Cathedral
Heritage, ReligionSt Paul's Cathedral is the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Diocese of London offering daily worship, and a focus for spirituality, prayer, learning and outreach. It is the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese. The Cathedral is also a historical monument, built by Sir Christopher Wren to the glory of God, which welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Effingham Schools Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe education of children and such other charitable works as advance the Roman Catholic religion.
The Saint John's School Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, Professions, ReligionTo advance the education of boys and girls from the ages of 11 to 18. The provision of subsidised education for Foundationers (being children of Church of England or Church of Wales clergy of limited means). The provision of means-tested bursaries to pupils whose families would not otherwise be able to afford the full fees and thereby widen access to the education provided by the School.
The Gloucester Diocesan Board Of Finance
Education, Professions, ReligionThe DBF undertakes three principle activities:i. It funds cost associated with the vast majority of Church of England clergy in the diocese,ii. It is responsible for the custody and management of the synod's fundsiii. It provides services to other councils and committees within the diocese, primarily PCCs and schools.
Matw Project
ReligionHumanitarian programmes, aid distribution and the furtherance of the Islamic faith
Monkton Combe School
Education, ReligionThe Charity's primary objective is the provision of education. It runs an independent co-educational day and boarding school within the Evangelical Anglican tradition, catering for pupils aged 2 to 18 from the local area and also further afield, both from the UK and overseas.
The King's College Of Our Lady And Saint Nicholas In Cambridge
Education, ReligionKing's College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge and is dedicated to the advancement of education, religion, learning and research. It admits students and Fellows to study and do research in a broad range of university disciplines, while providing financial and pastoral support. It also provides for the conduct of Divine Service in the Chapel.
United Reformed Church Trust
Beneficiary group, Religion, SocietyThe provision of public worship in viable congregations through England, Wales and Scotland carried out through faithful ordained and lay ministry in our churches. Our main charitable activities are: ministry, education & learning, youth & children's work and mission. This latter includes: supporting local community service, and fostering ecumenical and interfaith relationships at all levels.
Muslim Aid
Religion, Social welfareWhilst responding to emergencies is one of our major priorities, we also work on strategic programmes to eliminate poverty that focus upon:EducationSkills trainingProvision of clean waterHealthcareIncome generation projects
Mercy Mission UK
ReligionTo build capacity amongst communities across Britain to better engage and build a more united civil society through uniting capital with community needs with professional donor advised fund service and custodian services to key stakeholders.To develop the capacity of the British Muslim community specifically to better participate in contemporary society and empower other minority groups.
Leeds Diocesan Board Of Finance
ReligionPromote the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Leeds. The Diocese of Leeds covers the area of West Yorkshire and the Dales and Barnsley in South Yorkshire.
The Johnson Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionSeaford College is an educational charitable trust with a Church of England tradition that exists to provide an education for boys and girls aged between 6 and 18.
The St Albans Diocesan Board Of Finance
Beneficiary group, Housing, Professions, ReligionTo promote, aid and further the work of the Church of England in the St Albans Diocese.Under Living Gods Love, which was launched in January 2011, the St Albans DBF; deploys the clergy, pays stipends and provides housing for stipendiary clergy; recruits and trains the clergy and readers; offers advice on places of worship; promotes parochial stewardship; develops youth work; promotes RE.
Stonyhurst
Education, ReligionThe activities of the charity are to;A - Advance the Roman Catholic Religion andB - Advance EducationBy the conduct of one or more Roman Catholic schools in the charism of the Society of Jesus and by ancillary religious and educational activities for the benefit of the community at large.
The Chelmsford Diocesan Board Of Finance
Education, Housing, Professions, Religion1. Mission & Ministry in the Parishes - paying clergy stipends incl pension contribs, providing & maintaining houses for clergy & training clergy & other parish officers.2. Education - providing support for head teachers & governors, facilitating capital expenditure on schools & sponsoring certain schools with Academy status.3.Contributions to NCIs4. Provision of the Diocesan Retreat House
The Chichester Diocesan Fund And Board Of Finance (incorporated)
ReligionThe charity's principal activity is to promote, assist and advance the work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Chichester.
The Representative Body Of The Church In Wales
Education, ReligionThe Representative Body's key objectives and activities are:1. To manage its investments;2. To manage the ecclesiastical and secular property vested in the Representative Body for the uses and purposes of the Church in Wales;3. To oversee the work of St Michael's College;4. To provide an efficient and professional administrative service across a wide range of administrative functions.
Catholic Diocese Of Portsmouth
Education, ReligionThe advancement of the Roman Catholic religion in the Diocese of Portsmouth through its parishes, schools and other works.
Alpha International
ReligionThe advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel and the promotion of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles. This includes the development of and making available the Alpha Course and its related ministries.
St Mary's School Ascot
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionSt Mary's School Ascot is a Roman Catholic independent boarding school for girls aged 11 to 18.
Society Of Friends Of The Torah Limited
Associations, ReligionThe principal activity of the Society is the operation of a voucher system whereby the donorgifts to the Society amounts under the Gift Aid Scheme. The Society is able to recover the taxupon the gift thereby increasing the amount available for distribution to the recipient charity.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 25,736 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?
Canterbury Christ Church University is the largest by latest reported annual income (£353.8m). 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 £15.7bn 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 £424k. 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.