Religion Charities
Discover 6,211 Religion charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Brewin Trust
ReligionCare of the charity's buildings and futherance of the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the parish of St George and St Paul, Tiverton as described in the Governing Scheme
Dersingham Parochial Church Council
ReligionThe Church of St Nicholas, Dersingham is part of The Church of England whose mission is:- To proclaim the good news of the kingdom. To teach, baptise and nurture new believers. To respond to human need by loving service. To seek to transform unjust structures of society. To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain the life of the earth.
Shree Swaminarayan Temple Cardiff
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, ReligionOUR MAIN FUNCTION IS TO ADVANCE THE HINDU RELIGION ACCORDING TO THE TEACHING OF LORD SWAMINARAYAN SET OUT IN THE SAMPRADAY SCRIPTURES.THE OTHER AREAS INCLUDE : HEALTH AWARENESS; PROVIDE FOR SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION VIA SCHOOL VISITS TO THE TEMPLE; MOTHER TONGUE TEACHING; CULTURAL / ARTS / SPORTS ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUNG, THE ELDERLY AND THE DISABLED; PROVIDE ADVOCACY, ADVICE AND INFORMATION.
Huntingdonshire Community Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, ReligionHuntingdonshire Community seeks to be more than simply a church. We aim to provide services to the community through a toddler group, children's and youth activities, to help to those with debt problems, charity give-away events and other activities.
The Preston Muslim Cultural Centre
ReligionProviding Religious services and guidance for the local community
Peckham Islamic Centre (mosque Trust)
Beneficiary group, ReligionLanguage classes for children, general community help, holding/arranging prayers.
Aglow International (britain)
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Education, ReligionAn international, interdenominational organisation promoting unity among all Christian believers; faith and dynamic testimonies shared in outreach meetings in non religious settings transforming lives; a prayer network responding to any crisis; prison visitation, pro-life clinics, feeding programmes, meeting felt needs; Bible study groups, conferences and mentoring are among our many activities.
World Horizons Limited
Leisure, Religion, Social welfare* Furthering World Horizons in the UK by stimulating interest in evangelism and church planting by outdoor pursuits activities, conferences, promotional activities, training and overseas journeys.* Supporting the work of World Horizons overseas which is completely financially autonomous.* Initiating sustainable development and business projects. * Advancing education* Relieving hardship
Hindu Temple Society
ReligionTo advance Sanatan Dharma* (religion) by the provision of facilities for the performance of religious ceremonies and rites relating to the Hindu faith and to promote and disseminate the articles of faith religion.DEFINITION*Hindu Temple : A place of worship of Vedic (Hindu) Deities take place according to guide lines of Sanatan Dharma.
The Schreib Trust
Religion, Social welfareThe Schreib Trust is constituted by Trust Deed, and its objects are to provide general charitable donations and in particular for the relief of poverty and the advancement of religion and religious education.
H P Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfaregeneral charitable purposes, in particular the advancement of religion, relief of poverty, and other purposes recognised by English law as charitable. The trustees seek to direct grants towards the relief of poverty among orthodox Jewish communities and the advancement of the orthodox Jewish religion by way of grants to educational and community institutions, both in the UK and abroad.
Islamic Texts Society
ReligionThe publication of academic and general interest works on Islam.
Muslim Welfare Society
ReligionMWS was established in 1955 to provide prayer facilities and support to Muslims who settled in Darlaston, West Midlands, United Kingdom. MWS, has served the local community for almost 60 years, and continues to provide a central role in providing religious and educational facilities for the Muslim community.
The Brighton And Hove Jewish Community Foundation
Beneficiary group, ReligionProvide daily social, educational and religious facilities for the Jewish community, young and old. Offer rooms and venue hire to general local community for their functions, clubs, groups and local business activities.
Homelands Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, ReligionTo support a wide range of charitable causes together with special emphasis towards contributions to the General Conference of the New Church, Medical Research, Care and Protection of Children and Hospices.
The Congregation Of The Blessed Sacrament Charitable Trust
ReligionCatholic Religious activities in Liverpool and Glasgow. Liverpool Shrine is in Dawson Street and the Parishes we serve are in Parkhead, Bridgeton and Woodside, Glasgow.
St Luke's College Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionMakes grants to individuals for university level studies in theology and religious education, and provides resources to universities for these subjects.
True Buddha School Limited
Education, ReligionThe Charity's principal activity is that of promoting Buddhism among members of the School.
Incorporated Bournemouth Free Church Council
Housing, ReligionOwn and operate housing (45 flats in total) for people aged 50 years or over. Funding provided for various voluntary organisations in the BournemouthPoole/Dorset Area. Some are annual donations, and others are applied for each year as "one off" grants. Liaise with all the Free Churches in the Bournemouth Area.
BEIS Tefilloh
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareTo establish, develop and maintain a Synagouge, for the purpose of advancing Jewish religious and educational activities for both adults and children and the relief of poverty
Redemptoris Mater House Of Formation
Beneficiary group, Health, Professions, ReligionThe charity runs a House of Formation to train missionary priests for the Diocese of Westminster. It also supports pastoral activities carried out in the UK and abroad by the students in formation, by the staff and by the priests who have been ordained: evangelisation, catechesis, liturgical ministry, assistance to families, to elderly and housebound, hospital chaplaincy, etc.
Hindu Temple Cultural And Community Centre Of Nottingham
Facilities, ReligionTo advance Hindu Religious teachings, Culture and Community functions
Laymen's Evangelical Fellowship UK
ReligionThe object of the Association is to advance the Christian Evangelical Faith and to actively promote and support missionary cause abroad, particularly in developing countries, and for that purpose and in particular without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing to work for revival in churches and amongst students. We use preaching and teaching of the Word of God, distribution of litera
Oasis Church Southampton
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfare1) THE FURTHERANCE OF RELIGIOUS OR SECULAR PUBLIC EDUCATION.2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH INLCUING MISSIONARY ACTIVITES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS AND ALSO INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PLANTING OF NEW CHURCHES AND ORGANISATIONS OF CONGREGATIONS.3) THE RELIEF OF THE POOR AND NEEDY.4) THE RELIEF OF THE SICK AND ELDERLY.
C E K Stern Charitable Trust
ReligionTo provide and distribute grants and donations to Orthodox Jewish Charities.
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.