Religion Charities
Discover 6,211 Religion charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
St Joseph's College Reading Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ReligionSt. Joseph's College is an independent day school for girls and boys aged three to eighteen.The school aims to benefit the public through the advancement of education within the Roman Catholic ethos, providing the highest quality of academic tuition and ensuring the development of wider artistic, sporting and social skills in all pupils.
Stover School Association
Education, ReligionThe Charity is involved in the advancement of education by the provision and maintenance of a school to provide a high quality education in accordance with the principles of the Church of England as by law established, enabling pupils to acquire the qualifications, confidence and skills needed to lead rewarding and successful lives as good citizens.
The British Province Of The Unitas Fratrum (moravian Church)
Religion, Saving of livesEDUCATION & TRAININGOVERSEAS AID / FAMINE RELIEFACCOMODATION / HOUSINGRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
The Corporation Of The Church House
ReligionTo own and maintain Church House for the use of the National Institutions of the Church of England.
The Southwark Diocesan Board Of Education (incorporated)
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionPrimary function is to develop Church of England Education. Services are provided in the form of 1: Advice and Guidance to Teachers, Governors, Trustees and Chaplains. 2: Training and Development for School Staff and Governors 3: Project Manangement and support for the development of School Buildings and Facilities and 4: Support for the provision and development of Education Chaplaincy.
Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance
ReligionChurch of England
Al-Shirkatul Islamiyyah
Arts, ReligionThe charity's key aims are the propagation of Islam as interpreted in Ahmadiyyat i.e Islam as expounded by the founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement and his successors, and generally to promote the comparative study of religion. They also include to advance education in the study of religion by printing, publication and distribution of books, pamphlets, videos, tapes etc. and production of programs
Harrogate Ladies' College Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionHarrogate Ladies' College provides education to boys and girls in accordance with the principles of the Church of England. The business of the charity is entirely related to running schools known as Harrogate Ladies' College (girls only from 11 years to 18 years) and Highfield (co-educational from 2 years to 11 years) in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
The Peterborough School Limited
Education, ReligionThe Charity's objectives are to promote and extend education in accordance with the doctrines and principles of the Church of England. The Charity also achieves and fosters links with the local community on the educational front and through the public use of its facilities.
East Anglia Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust
ReligionPromotion of the Roman Catholic faith within the Diocese of East Anglia
The Newcastle Diocesan Board Of Finance
Economic and community development, Education, ReligionThe objects of the charity are to hold real and personal property for purposes connected with the Church of England and to transact business in connection with the Church of England and the Diocese. The charity is responsible for the collection, custody, disbursement and account of the Diocesan Synod's funds and the employment of all persons in receipt of salaries paid directly from those funds.
Charity For Roman Catholic Purposes Administered In Connection With The English Province Of The Community Of The Religious Of Jesus And Mary
ReligionThe charity aims to support the religious and other charitable work carried out by members in the community of the Religious of Jesus and Mary.
St Marys School Gerrard Cross Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionSt Mary's School is a vibrant, academic and caring independent school for girls aged from 3 to 18 years. The school aims to provide a stimulating, well balanced education within a value system based on the beliefs and ethics of the Church of England, reflecting the Anglican Foundation of the School and as well as recognising and affirming the religious and cultural differences of all the pupils.
The English Province Of The Order Of Preachers
ReligionTo promote the Roman Catholic religion by preaching, teaching, pastoral care, chaplaincy work, writing, and other apostolic projects and to maintain the members engaged in such work.
International Fellowship Of Evangelical Students
Education, ReligionIFES is a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ. Locally. Nationally. Globally.IFES works in more than 170 countries to establish and support student-led indigenous Christian movements.Our vision is to see students built into communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel and impacting the university, the church and society for the glory of Christ
Plymouth Diocesan Trust
Education, Professions, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement or maintenance of the Roman Catholic religion in the Diocese. The provision of religious services. The education and training of priests. The provision and maintenance of churches, presbyteries and schools. The maintenance and support of priests, the poor and others.
The United Reformed Church (southern Synod) Trust Limited
ReligionIts object is to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrine, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the Southern Synod.It has achieved this by continuing to act as Corporate Trustee and Agent for the Southern Synod of The United Reformed Church by holding properties and assets as nominee and handling income and expenditure.
The London Diocesan Board For Schools
Education, ReligionWorking alongside schools in the Diocese of London to support them in their task of providing high quality education inspired by Christian values and faith.We also promote co-operation between the Board and bodies or persons concerned in any respect with education in the Diocese.Most of our activites are focused on the 156 Church of England schools in the Diocese of London.
Rikkyo School In England Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ReligionTHE EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH OF JAPAN OF BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 10 TO 18 TO THE STANDARDS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO UNIVERSITIES IN JAPAN, WHILST TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF THE SCHOOL THROUGH EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, BOTH ACADEMIC AND SPORTING.
The Khoja Shia Ithnaasheri Muslim Community Of London
Religion, Social welfareThe objects for which the Charity has been established is to promote and advance the Islamic Religion in accordance with the principles of the Shia Ithna-Asheri Sharia and to provide for the relief of poverty among Muslims of the Shia Ithna-Asheri faith.
The Church Army
Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, ReligionWe are a mission-focused community of people transforming lives and neighbourhoods through the work of evangelists, staff and volunteers. We are committed to sharing the Christian faith through words and action in a variety of contexts across the British Isles and Ireland. Our evangelists and staff work beyond church buildings among some of the most broken, rejected and hurting people in society.
The Truro Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited
ReligionPromoting and assisting the works, objects and purposes of the Church of England, the advancement of the Christian religion in the Diocese of Truro and, in particular organising and providing funds for various departments of the Church's work.
The Machzikei Hadass Communities
ReligionThe trust provides the use of religious buildings to the Orthodox Jewish community. It also collects funds which are distributed to Jewish religious organisations and to the needy in the Jewish Community, and runs a charity voucher schemeIt also provides services which ensure that all foods supplied to the Jewish Community are certified as Kosher and fit for consumption by the Jewish Community.
The Llandaff Diocesan Board Of Finance
Professions, ReligionFINANCING THE PROVISION OF PAROCHIAL CLERGY WITHIN THE DIOCESE OF LLANDAFF, PART OF THE CHURCH IN WALES, AND OTHER PURPOSES WITHIN THE MISSION AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH IN WALES IN THE DIOCESE OF LLANDAFF
Middlesbrough Diocesan Trust
ReligionThe aims and objectives of the Trust are the advancement or maintenance of the Roman Catholic religion in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough.
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.