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.
The Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionSupport of a wide range of Christian missionaries and charitable organisations in the UK and worldwide. The charity makes charitable grants, but does not often make grants to charities with which the trustees are not already acquainted personally.
The Markazi Jamiat Ahl-E-Hadith Great Britain
Arts, ReligionThe charity acts as an umberella body for it's affiliated organisations. The charity also publishes a monthly magazine and runs the Islamic Judiciary Board.
The Edge Ministries
Religion, Social welfareEdge Ministries exists to promote the Christian faith, and to preach the Gospel by starting Edge Centres and church communities in forgotten and deprived areas primarily across the UK. (Edge Ministries was formerly known as Good News Crusade).
Abrar Islamic Foundation
ReligionEstablishing an information and research centre or information devoted to the study and dissemination of Muslim Shia Ithna-Ashari thought and educational needs of Muslims in the United Kingdom
Manchester Maccabi Community And Sports Club
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionCommunity centre and sports club
Christ People's Ministries International (cpmi)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionCPMI is a religious institution - specifically, a Pentecostal Church which serves individuals and families of all ages, and from all backgrounds and races.We meet for services during the week and on Sundays for prayers, worship, fellowship and to study the Bible.We also make financial and non-financial contributions to other churches, ministries and individuals (members & non-members).
Siloam Christian Ministries Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, ReligionThe objective of the charity is to use medical aid, education, social and other relief as an expression of God's love. By funding these activities the organisation and its Directors believe that it can have a positive effect upon individuals who have become homeless, dispossessed of their possessions or opportunities of employment through natural causes or war.
City Faith Ministries Trust
Beneficiary group, ReligionSunday and midweek services (worship). Education & training. Community outreach. Family life seminars. Missions - UK and abroad.
The City And Diocese Of London Voluntary Schools Fund
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionGrants to voluntary aided church of england schools for repairs and to individuals under the age of 25 attending voluntary aided schools in the Diocese for 2 years.
Madrassa Talimul Islam
ReligionPROMOTION OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR THE LOCAL MUSLIM COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE DAILY PRAYERS FACILITY.
Oxford Jewish Congregation
ReligionThe advancement of the Jewish Religion by the maintenance of religious services and hebrew and religion classes, other activities to promote the welfare of the Jews of Oxford and its surroundings, and other charitable purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre
Health, ReligionTHE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROMOTE THE BUDDHIST FAITH UNDER THE SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE OF THE ELECTED GENERAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR OF THE NEW KADAMPA TRADITION - INTERNATIONAL KADAMPA BUDDHIST UNION (NKT-IKBU) PRINCIPALLY THROUGH ACTIVITIES OF TEACHING, STUDY, PRACTICE AND THE OBSERVANCE OF MORAL DISCIPLINE ALL WITHIN THE MAHAYANA BUDDHIST TRADITION OF ATISHA AND JE TSONGKHAPA ...
Central Oxford Mosque Society
ReligionTo promote Islam by the teaching of the Kora'n as preached and advanced by our holy prophet Muhammad peace be upon him and the Ehle-Sunnat Wal Jammat Hanafi Beralvi Islamic Faith, as defined in the Constitution
Kol Chai - Hatch End Jewish Community
ReligionSynagogue and Jewish community
The Noor-Ul-Islam Mosque
Beneficiary group, Religion, SocietyIslamic educational activities for children and adults. Interfaith dialogue between Muslims and faith groups locally. Religious gatherings for the youth. Provide provisions for place to worship and for the local community to congregate for religious purposes.
Indian Muslim Patel Society
Beneficiary group, ReligionAdvancing the religious and Social wellbeing of the muslim community. This is carried out by way of providing a place of worship for the daily prayers. Also to provide the children of the community with the facilities to learn about their Islamic and Social Responsibilities, which will enable them to become better citizens who will serve the people.
Triratna Cambridge
Associations, Education, Health, ReligionWE OFFER CLASSES IN MEDITATION AND BUDDHISM BOTH FOR BUDDHISTS AND NON-BUDDHISTS, IN A WAY THAT IS RELEVANT TO CONTEMPORARY WESTERN LIFE. WE OFFER TRAINING FOR BUDDHIST ORDINATION, FOR THOSE WHO ASK FOR IT, AS WELL AS APPLICATIONS OF THE BUDDHA'S TEACHING TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL. THE CENTRE IS OPEN TO ALL. WE WELCOME SCHOOL GROUPS.
Eritrean Orthodox Christian (st Michael's) Community Church
ReligionPromoting the Christian Orthodox faith, mother tongue classes and cultural activities.
Superintendent Minister's Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Religion, Saving of livesWe are the UK HQ of the Free Methodist Church with 25 Churches in GB, 5 in NI, 3 affiliates in England,1 in Eire. In 2016 we furthered our religious and charitable work by operationally, financially, and spiritually supporting new and existing churches in the UK, raising funds/volunteers for international childcare, a missionary hospital in Rwanda, other overseas mission and humanitarian relief .
Kingston Liberal Synagogue
Beneficiary group, Religion, SocietyTo advance Liberal Judaism, to provide, arrange and conduct religious education and to pursue any other charitable purpose.Provide and maintain a Synagogue, conduct religious sevices and within this environment provide education to adults and children. Involve the Synagogue actively in the life of the local community and provide and promote interfaith co-operation within the local community.
The Valladolid Trust Fund
Education, ReligionEducation of students for the Roman Catholic Priesthood
The Bradford Muslim Welfare Society
Beneficiary group, ReligionMadrassah Run on an evening, to teach children arabic, urdu and tajweed. Offer daily prayer facilties for worshippers
Watford Mosque And Welfare Association For Muslim Community
Beneficiary group, Religion, SocietyTo provide the place of worship for the multi-ethnic community of Muslims in Watford and the surrounding areas.To propogate and expand the teaching and the message of Islam in total compliance with the law of the land.To seek and build better understanding of other faiths and communities through interfaith and multicultural activities.
Idaara Maarif-E-Islam
ReligionThe principal activity of the charity is to promote and further the Muslim Faith, which includes Islamic teaching of the Holy Quran as per Fiqh Jaffaria.
Bebe Nanki Charitable Trust
Arts, ReligionA SIKH TEMPLE PROVIDING GENERAL DAY TODAY RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING COMMUNITY MEALS (LANGAR) DURING SERVICES. THE SERVICES INCLUDE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, MARRIAGE CELEBRATIONS INCLUDING LEGAL REGISTRATIONS AND FUNERALS. TEACHING OF PUNJABI AND MUSIC INCLUDING GURBANI KIRTAN. DAY SHELTER FOR ALL.
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.