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Religion Charities

Discover 25,736 Religion charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

25,736
Charities
£15,747,557,980
Total Income
£424,131
Avg Income
89.5%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Queen's College, Oxford

Arts, Education, Religion

Maintaining a College for:(1) The advancement of education and research including: a) The provision of teaching,supervision, accommodation and other support for undergraduate and graduate students; b) The provision of a Library (2) The advancement of religion including:The provision of a Chapel affiliated with the Church of England and the holding of services and associated events.

Latest Income: £19,887,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Institute Of Ismaili Studies

Religion

The objects of the Institute are to assist in the advancement of education and learning. Its aims include to encourage, extend, increase, disseminate and promote knowledge of, and to promote, conduct and support research into the religious, spiritual and cultural heritage of the Shia Imami Ismaili Tariqah of Islam and to conduct and support research of other religious faiths, beliefs or practices.

Latest Income: £19,749,155
Areas of Operation: Tajikistan
Status: Registered
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Delapage Limited

Religion

To advance religion in accordance with the orthodox Jewish faith and such other purposes as are recognised by English law as charitable.

Latest Income: £19,735,915
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Arundel And Brighton Diocesan Trust

Religion

The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and education within the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton and beyond. The Diocese covers the city of Brighton & Hove, the counties of East and West Sussex, and Surrey outside the London boroughs.

Latest Income: £19,707,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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St Swithun's School (winchester)

Beneficiary group, Education, Religion

Provision of education for girls and young children of both sexes in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and the letting of facilities for both charitable and commercial purposes.

Latest Income: £19,599,516
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Master And Scholars Of Balliol College In The University Of Oxford

Education, Religion

In pursuit of our charitable objects to advance education, religion, learning and research within the context of the University of Oxford, we admit, teach, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students on a wide variety of degree courses, facilitate research and scholarship within the academic membership of the College, and cater for an international community of learning, and maintain a chapel.

Latest Income: £19,437,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Sarjudas Foundation

Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Religion, Society

Sarjudas Foundation is dedicated to fulfilling the spiritual, cultural and social needs of the people while promoting inner peace and harmony between individuals, within families, and amongst diverse communities. Community work includes Nurturing Children, Promoting Healthy Living, Fostering Education, Encouraging Sports, Serving the Community and Celebrating Hinduism.

Latest Income: £18,839,735
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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United Talmudical Associates LTD

Religion

The Charity is established to advance religion in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish Faith and for such other purposes as are recognised by English Law as charitable and in furtherance of the aforementioned objects. To this end, the Charity maintains a voucher system to encourage and facilitate charitable support.

Latest Income: £18,670,226
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Amud Hatzdokoh Trust

Religion, Social welfare

The objectives of Amud Hatzdokoh are i) The advancement of the Orthodox Jewish faith and religious education ii) The relief of poverty sickness and infirmity amongst members of the Jewish faith, and iii) Other charitable purposes.

Latest Income: £18,594,171
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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York Minster

Religion

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHAPTER ARE (A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAITH AND PRACTICE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, IN PARTICULAR BY FURTHERING THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND; (B) TO CARE FOR AND CONSERVE THE FABRIC AND STRUCTURE OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH BUILDING; (C) TO ADVANCE ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH ARE ANCILLARY.

Latest Income: £18,279,270
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Shrewsbury Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust

Religion

Education/TrainingDisabilityRelief of PovertyReligious ActivitiesEnvironment/Conservation/HeritageGeneral Charitable Purposes

Latest Income: £18,185,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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World Mission Agency - Winners Chapel International

Associations, Religion

Our activities are designed to offer a unique spiritual atmosphere of peace and joy as a result of the presence of God. Our services also focused on releasing God's blessings upon His people. They are destiny moulding, which takes place every Sunday and Wednesday and attendees are taught how to win over challenges of life, provoke divine intervention and the blessing of God in their lives.

Latest Income: £18,059,467
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Reading Blue Coat School

Beneficiary group, Education, Religion

The carrying on or managing of schools for boys and girls under the age of 19, in which religious instruction, in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England, shall be given.

Latest Income: £17,697,933
Areas of Operation: Reading
Status: Registered
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A W Charitable Trust

Charitable activities, Religion

Provides grants to institutions set up to support the needy and to those furthering the Orthodox Jewish Religion and Orthodox Jewish education.

Latest Income: £17,613,123
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ratcliffe College

Beneficiary group, Education, Religion

The charity seeks to provide an education for the children in the spirit of the Gospel and the traditions of the Roman Catholic faith. It seeks to develop the natural and spiritual talents of each child to the best of his or hers ability. Although it is a Roman Catholic school, it welcomes children from other faiths where it is felt that they can benefit from the ideals and environment provided.

Latest Income: £17,365,720
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Brentwood Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust

Religion

Religious Activities

Latest Income: £17,233,609
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Lempriere Pringle 2015

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion

The Charity is principally concerned with supporting community needs via Christian ministries in England at the suggestion of the Trustees, rather than inviting unsolicited applications. A main focus is supporting the regeneration of Bishop Auckland and surrounding area via its sister charities The Auckland Castle Trust, Zurbaran Trust and Eleven Arches.

Latest Income: £17,008,370
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Bath And Wells Diocesan Board Of Finance

Charitable activities, Religion

To promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Bath and Wells; to organise and provide funds in aid of the work and ministry of the church.

Latest Income: £17,001,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Lichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance (incorporated)

Religion

The principal activity is to promote assist and advance the work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Lichfield and elsewhere, by acting as the financial executive of the Diocesan Synod. It oversees the resourcing of ministry within the Diocese and the financing of the work of the various diocesan bodies.

Latest Income: £16,974,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Exeter Diocesan Board Of Finance

Religion

The Board acts as financial executive of the Diocesan Synod to promote the activities of the Church of England in the Diocese of Exeter. The Board also acts as Custodian Trustee for parochial, educational and other trusts within the Diocese.

Latest Income: £16,768,000
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation

Charitable activities, Religion, Society

To apply the trust fund and income thereof for general charitable purposes, in particular, by the making of grants to charitable institutions and the furtherance of interfaith activities to promote racial and religious harmony between the three abrahamic faiths (Christian, Jewish and Muslim), and the education in, and understanding of, their fundamental tenets and beliefs.

Latest Income: £16,320,680
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Ursuline Sisters Brentwood CIO

Beneficiary group, Religion

The objects of the CIO are:(1) the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion through the religious and other charitable work of the Congregation as the Trustees with the approval of the Congregation Leader shall from time to time think fit; and(2) if at any time there shall cease to be a Congregation Leader then for the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion through such other lawful

Latest Income: £16,250,472
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha

Religion

A socio-religious Hindu charitabe organisation operating temples and centres throughout the UK to promote the Hindu faith.

Latest Income: £16,221,122
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Morden College

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Religion, Social care

Sir John Morden's Charity: Provides living accommodation, including a Care Home and Sheltered accommodation, and financial assistance for older people. Ancillary services to support beneficiaries living in the charity's properties is also provided. Dame Susan Morden's Charity: Provides grants to further the work of the Church of England provided that parishes are within its area of benefit.

Latest Income: £16,096,000
Areas of Operation: Bromley
Status: Registered
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The Congregation Of The Daughters Of The Cross Of Liege

Beneficiary group, Health, Religion

Sisters pastoral work; visiting the sick, the housebound and offering spiritual support. Supporting Daughters of the Cross of Liege ministries in 9 countries The charity runs Holy Cross Hospital, a hospital providing neuro-rehabilitation and long-term care for neurologically impaired people.

Latest Income: £16,020,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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.