Religion Charities
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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.
Mr Willats' Charity
ReligionSupport the mission and evangelistic ministry of outreach workers, through sharing of the Gospel and making new disciples in areas of high deprivation. Enable new church growth in areas of high deprivation by supporting the mobilisation and equipping of new outreach workers, including through training or evangelism resources, to share the Gospel and make disciples.
The Royal Signals Charity
Charitable activities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareTo provide grants for deserving welfare cases that are within the objects of the Charity.To fund the activities of the serving, reserves and retired members of Royal Corps of Signals, that attract no or only partial funding from the Ministry of Defence, in order to foster effectiveness, morale, teamwork, fitness, professional development, comradeship and esprit de corps.
The Central England Area Quaker Meeting Charities
ReligionCentral England Area Quaker Meeting is one of the constituent Area Meetings of the Religious Society of Friends in Britain, established for the advancement of religion. Its principal activities are the holding of meetings for worship in its constituent local meetings and the support of its various branches, including Peacemakers (West Midlands Quaker Peace Education Project) and Peace Hub.
Charity Of Richard Cloudesley
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareThe Charity's area of benefit is the London Borough of Islington where, through programmes of pro-active grant-making, the Charity's aim is to help those who are sick and poor and to support twenty seven Church of England churches.
The General Conference Of The New Church
Beneficiary group, ReligionActivities are local churches; providing for young people; web development and the Purley project. The Conference's objectives, detailed in its Memorandum & Articles of Association, are for the purposes of religion of Receivers of the Doctrines of the New Church, signified by the New Jerusalem in the Revelation of John as contained in the Theological Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg
Charity Of John Marshall
Charitable activities, Heritage, Religiona) to support as Patrons the parish church of Christ Church, Southwark;b) to make grants for the support of parsonages to dioceses of the Church of England and the Church in Wales; c) to make restoration and repair grants to Anglican churches in the three counties of Kent, Surrey and Lincolnshire; andd) 4% of the net income is made available to Marshall's Educational Foundation
Khoja Shia Ithna-Ashri (south London) Jamaat
ReligionThe Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri (South London) Jamaat promotes and advances the Islamic religion in accordance with the principles of the Shia Ithna-Asheri faith.
Anoopam Mission Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionAnoopam Mission is a faith organisation and charity, with a Hindu temple open to all members of the public. Numerous religious functions are held throughout the year, in addition to community events such as medical camps and yoga camps. It also provides a platform for youth activities such as sports, languages, arts, children's camps and organised outings.
The Society Of Missionaries Of Africa (also Known As The White Fathers)
Arts, ReligionThe promotion of the religious and human development of the people of Africa; promotion of missionary vocation throughout the world; funding the recruiting and training of missionaries; missionary animation through our magazine & appeals in parishes; promotion of JPIC issues; the fostering of inter-religious encounter & dialogue; the care in retirement and/or sickness of our returned missionaries.
Jami Mosque And Islamic Centre (birmingham) Trustees Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionOur charity also runs: 1. Muslim marriage registration. 2. Muslim funeral service. 3. Adult education. 4. Female activities. 5. Full-time secondary Islamic school. 6. Supplementary school.
Mount St Bernard Abbey Trustees Registered
Arts, Charitable activities, ReligionThe monastery promotes religion by providing public worship, preaching, hearing confessions and giving spiritual guidance. In addition the Community's works comprise the operation of a guest house welcoming people for retreat; a pottery producing ceramics for sale in the shop; and the running of a shop selling religious artifacts, cards, books, and pottery.
The Loseley Christian Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionMaking grants to charitable associations, trusts, societies & corporations with specific reference to: (1) The Promotion of Christian healing & the support of those providing such healing. (2) The promotion of the Christian faith & support of institutions, individuals & buildings involved or used for Christian worship or other charitable activities associated with the Christian Church.
Congregation Of Servants Of Mary (london)
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareTo enable and support members to work wherever we live, serving the poor, marginalised and disempowered in our society. We do this by promoting the gospel values of love, justice, peace & liberty. Wherever possible we work collaboratively in established projects. We help to train others to continue ministries begun by us enabling us to be free to respond to other needs as they arise.
Greenwich Islamic Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionThere was quite a considerable maintenance of the building and services undertaken through out the year. The trend will continue in the coming years.A number of children's and youth activities were carried out during school summer holidays. A Scout Group operated from the Centre, run by dedicated volunteers and supported by other similar Scout Groups.Primarily, a place of worship.
Philo Trust
ReligionFour main activities:Proclamation - communicating ChristianityTraining - equipping Christians to communicate ChristianityTraining Evangelists - mentoringProducing resources for evangelism
Norton Housing And Support LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionProvision of supported housing to individuals with long term mental health problems. Personal Assistant Service to adults with mental health problems.A warden service for Service Users living at our properties 128 Westcotes Drive, 16 St James Road and 25 Church Street.Accommodation for homeless women with or without children until they secure their own tenancy.
Westcott House
Education, ReligionTo provide, carry on and maintain a College or Colleges for the preparation in accordance with the formularies of the Church of England of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England or in a Church in communion with the See of Canterbury.
Holy Order Of Cherubim And Seraphim Church
ReligionTo support and assist in supporting:1. Religious ministers, evangelists and their agents2. All or any churches, missions charitable societies, associations, committees and causes conected with the church in United Kingdom and elsewhere3. Itinerant evangelical work
Biblica Europe Ministries Trust
ReligionBiblica is a worldwide organisation focusing on 3 core strategies of Bible translation, Bible Publishing and Bible Engagement. The mission statement is "transforming lives through God's word". The charity concentrates on carrying out these objectives in the UK and Continental Europe and also operates in other countries as included in A12 above.
Caldey Abbey
Heritage, ReligionAdvance of Roman Catholic religion, preservation of the island's heritage and making it available for public access, provision of stress-free periods of refreshment, provision of a website on the history and purpose of the heritage site and the Roman Catholic religion.
Roman Catholic Purposes Administered In Connection With The Society Of African Missions
ReligionThe advancement of Religious and Charitable works in connection with the Roman Catholic Religion both in the United Kingdom and in Nigeria and Liberia.
Gaia House Trust
Health, ReligionGaia House is an Insight Meditation Centre offering a year round programme of silent retreats with meditation instruction and teachings drawn from the Buddhist traditions.
Hospital Of St Cross And Almshouse Of Noble Poverty
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareThe Hospital of St Cross, In Winchester, Hampshire is the oldest almshouse in England. Up to 25 elderly gentlemen live in self-contained accommodation. The public (mediaeval) buildings and the gardens are open to the public throughout the year. The fine transitional Norman Church is the place of worship for the parishioners of St Faith's parish
Friends Of Winchester Cathedral
Arts, Associations, Heritage, Religioni) to assist the Chapter in maintaining the fabric and monuments and the fittings and furnishings of Winchester Cathedral and its associated ground-works within the precincts; ii) to stimulate interest in the Cathedral; iii) to encourage and support activities calculated to preserve and beautify the Cathedral, its history and music.
Institute Of Charity
Beneficiary group, ReligionRosminian parish ministry;Chaplaincy; Retreat and Renewal; Overseas Missionary Work and Donations;Social and Pastoral work;Education;Publication and Communications;Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults;Support of members of the Congregation and their mission
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 6,306 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 £5.2bn 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 90.7%. 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 £717k. 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.