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.
New Ingrebourne Trust
ReligionThe primary purpose is to facilitate, enable and support local Christian ministry projects in Havering and beyond.
The Friends Of Hatherop Church Of England Primary School
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionRaising funds for a school
Burton Renewal Fellowship
Environment, Religion, Social welfareAdvancement of the Christian faith,Worship of God.Relief of persons in need,hardship,distress.
The Mahavir Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Research, Social welfareThe Trust's main objectives are: Advancement of Jain philosophy through helping build infrastructure and education.Relief of poverty, sickness and distress among people in need and those suffering from natural disastersSupport education in rural areas of children. Help improve the infrastructure of rural communities in developing countriesPromote humane behaviour towards animals
The Greek Orthodox Church Of Saint Nectarios
Religion, Social welfareTo preserve the Christian orthodox faith as interpreted and taught by the Greek Church of Christ the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Greek Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain. To relieve poverty and sickness.
Mustard Seed Ministries
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareMSM's passion is to see lives transformed in the UK and overseas through the love of Jesus Christ, so everything we do is with this in mind. Overseas MSM supports projects to bring a positive change to the physical & spiritual lives of people inc orphans, special needs, elderly and disadvantaged. In the UK we run Personal Choice community project supporting the wellbeing of people in Portsmouth.
Milton Keynes Hindu Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe Charity aims to preserve and promote Hindu Culture. It provides Language and Dance classes for Children and Young people and organises religious and Cultural activities which it promotes in the wider community. It organises social and recreational activities for the Elderly. It raises funds for the establishment of a Hindu Community Centre in Milton Keynes.
Christians In Action
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social careChristians In Action operates in two main ways. In the the church in London we work with children, youth and adults to help them to become mature human beings who can be of service to God and to the community.We also forward support to workers, mainly overseas and funds for projects such as orphanages and a day care centre for children as well as a home for the elderly.
Quaker Tapestry Limited
ReligionThe Quaker Tapestry is an exhibition of 77 embroidered panels made by 4,000 people from 15 countries between 1981 and 1996. The modern community textile project depicts the social and political context in which Quakerism developed from 1652 to the present day. Since 1994 it has been housed in Kendal's historic Quaker Meeting House and constitutes one of the largest community textiles in the world.
Shri Guru Nanak Gurdwara Kembrey Street Swindon
ReligionProviding Resources and facilities for the people of a particular ethnic or racial origin as well as the general public/mankind in relation to religous and cultural activities.
Shree Jalaram Seva Trust
ReligionPromoting hinduism and provision of worshipping facilities.
Jamia Rehmania Educational And Cultural Trust High Wycombe
Facilities, ReligionWe provide religious education and computing training, with open space for the community to use.
Little Saints Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, ReligionNursery providing pre-school education for children between the ages of 2 and 5 and breakfast club/after school club for children attending Totley All Saints Church of England Primary School aged from 4 to 11.
Luton Islamic Centre
ReligionProvision of prayer facilities for men and women, weekly Friday sermon, regular seminars and conferences.
Family Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careA local independent church with activities for church members and wider community including: parent & toddler group; counselling; Boys & Girls Brigades; Kids Church; youth club. Charitable work locally includes helping the homeless and vulnerable. Additionally the church supports initiatives abroad including orphanages in Uganda and India and aid projects in developing countries.
Triratna Buddhist Community(brighton)
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social careCourses and study facilities in meditation and Buddhism. Yoga and tai chi. Visits to and from local schools and colleges. Information resource to the public with access to library. Day retreats and group for carers. Meditation courses designed for coping with depression and chronic pain. Open days and arts events. Celebration of Buddhist festivals. Financial support to practising Buddhists.
Anglo-Indian Circle Limited
Religion, Social welfareTo promote any charitable purposes in particular the relief of poverty, hardship, hunger and distress; the advancement of education and research; promotion of physical and mental well being; the promotion of the Hindu religion.
The Rochester Cathedral Trust
ReligionPromote the religious and charitable work of the Church of England; providing extra support for all/any of the charitable purposes to which the capitular revenues of the Chapter of Rochester Cathedral are applicable, especially the preservation, maintenance and development of Rochester Cathedral.
Armenian Church Of St Sarkis
Facilities, Housing, ReligionThe charity (as landlord) is responsible for providing the premises of the Armenian Church of St Sarkis, Iverna Gardens, Kensington and church hall to the St Sarkis Parish Council and the adjacent vicarage as residential accommodation.
European Union For Progressive Judaism
ReligionHelp to further the objects of the World Union for Progressive Judaism in Europe.
St Mary Redcliffe With Temple Educational Charity
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionTO MAINTAIN ST MARY REDCLIFFE AND TEMPLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO THOSE PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITY TO ST MARY REDCLIFFE PRIMARY SCHOOL AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE GRANTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO PERSONS WHO HAVE ATTENDED THE SCHOOL AND ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Ksi Muslim Community Of Milton Keynes
ReligionThe charity's objects are the propagation and promotion of the spiritual, educational and humanitahan teachingsof the Shia ithna-asheri Muslim Faith.
Triratna Buddhist Community (west London)
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, ReligionEncouraging and providing facilities for practice and teaching of Buddhism and meditation, yoga and other bodywork. Offering retreats. School visits. Teaching meditation in local colleges and other institutions. Providing financial and other support for members of the Triratna Buddhist Order & other duly ordained Buddhists. Facilities for healing therapies. Bookshop. Library.
Rehoboth International Christian Centre
Charitable activities, ReligionChristian faith activities for the general public and mankind; and provides advocacy/advice and information services.
Madrassa Zia-Ul Quran
ReligionMosque and Religious Teaching Institute
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.