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.
David Tannen Charitable Trust
ReligionTO PROMOTE JEWISH RELIGION AND EDUCATION BY PROVIDING GRANTS OR DIRECT FUNDING TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND SUPPORT JEWISH EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS AND WELFARE INSTITUTIONS.
Church Pastoral Aid Society
Beneficiary group, ReligionCPAS seeks to advance the Christian gospel by working with lay and ordained leaders in (mainly Anglican) churches, offering: training and conferences, residential holidays for children and young people, appointment of incumbents to Anglican parishes, resources, consultancy and advice, and grants (for those in training for Anglican ordination).
Assemblies Of God Incorporated
Beneficiary group, ReligionOur objective is "the benefit of the public through the Advancement of the Christian religion ...in accordance with the Statement of Faith of...AoG..." which we do through our membership network of around 550 local churches. All are committed to connecting people to Jesus through various ministries, including work with children, youth & young adults as well as teaching, training & community work.
The United Society
ReligionIn 2017, the Society supported programmes in more than 20 countries spread across 14 Anglican provinces through relationship and partnership. Our programmes equip church leaders with skills that enable wider participation in integral mission and development as well as empower churches and ordinary people to take control of their health and communities through vibrant and participatory processes.
Wabil
Religion, Social welfareThe World Ahlul Bayt (AS) Islamic League (WABIL) is a registered charity working primarily for the advancement of Islamic Shia religion and for the advancement of education and relief of poverty amongst those of the Islamic Shia religion.
Thirtyone:eight
Beneficiary group, ReligionThirtyone:eight is an independent Christian charity which helps individuals, supports organisations, charities, faith and community groups to protect vulnerable people from abuse. We work together with a network of thousands of faith and non-faith organisations, across the UK, helping them to create safer places. We are agency for DBS checks. www.thirtyoneeight.org
Wrexham Diocesan Trust
Education, Professions, ReligionThe advancement of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Wrexham and elsewhere. The promotion of Catholic teaching. The provision and maintenance of churches, presbyteries and schools. The provision and care of priests.The support of pastoral and apostolic works in parishes and local communities.
Mission Without Borders
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareMission Without Borders is a Christian charity that aims to serve the spiritual, educational, emotional and material needs of those experiencing the effects of poverty or oppression. Our purpose is to reach people for Christ and as a result we see our role as showing compassion and empathy to all people regardless of their background or religious beliefs.
The United Reformed Church (eastern Province) Trust
ReligionThe charity acts both as a Property Holding Trustee for church property and investments of churches within the Synod and holds the financial information of the Synod's activities.
The United Reformed Church (west Midlands) Trust Limited
ReligionThe trust is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 2/11/77. The Memorandum and Articles of Association provide its governing document and constitution. Its object is to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the doctrines, principles and usages of the United Reformed Church, particularly in the West Midlands.
The Jewish Day Primary School
Childcare, Education, ReligionThe trust runs a school and a kindergarten
Jle
Associations, Charitable activities, ReligionTo provide education and training for young Jewish people.To provide funds for students.
Hazrat Sultan Bahu Trust (uk)
Education, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareRelieve poverty throughout the world, Aid victims of natural disasters, All done in accordance with the teachings of holy Quran.Also conduct educational centres namely Madressa, School etc.Also conduct place of worship namely Mosque.
Bnois Jerusalem Schools
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionTrust Deed constitutes Bnois Jerusalem School, and its objects are to provide education for girls on the Orthodox Jewish Community.The policy of The Bnois Jerusalem School continues to be to derive its income from donations from various institutions and grants from The Learning Trust.
The United Reformed Church East Midlands Synod Incorporated
ReligionReligious activities
Trinity College Bristol Limited
Education, ReligionTo provide training in theological education to men and women for ordained and lay Christian ministry.
The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine
ReligionThe object of the Royal Foundation is the advancement of the Christian religion through worship, hospitality and service, and the promotion of Christian values. The Foundation provides and maintains a Christian conference and retreat centre in East London, provides a place of sanctuary, peace and reflection for worship and serves local communities through outreach, support and engagement.
Beth Jacob Grammar School For Girls Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe charity operates the Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls which is based in North West London and aims to provide its pupils with a sound education of the highest order, providing religious instruction and training in accordance with the doctrines and principles of Orthodox Judaism.
The Sisters Of Notre Dame (of Namur)
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe Sisters of Notre Dame are a group of religious women whose main aim is to contribute to the advancement of Roman Catholic religion by involvement in education, broadly conceived. This they do by formation of the young, various voluntary ministries, and support for educational and catechetical programmes and institutions. They are committed to the care of their aged, sick and infirm sisters.
B E Perl Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe principal activities of the trust were to advance education in and the religion of the Orthodox Jewish Faith and for such other purposes as are recognised as charitable.To achieve the objects the trust uses its income to make charitable donations and grants to Jewish schools, other educational organisations and other charities.
The Jerusalem Foundation
Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion-Preservation of religious sites, temples and monuments of Jerusalem.-Excavation, repairs, preservation and upkeep of such historic sites and antiquities of Jerusalem of permanent educational value to mankind.-Educational or religious projects in Jerusalem which are exclusively charitable.- all charitable activity is done through grant making and not direct contact with vulnerable groups
The Evangelical Alliance
ReligionSince 1846 the Evangelical Alliance has been dedicated to serving the UK church, uniting evangelicals to make Jesus known. We are comprised of hundreds of organisations, thousands of churches and tens of thousands of individuals, joined together for the sake of the gospel. Existing for over 170 years, the Evangelical Alliance is the oldest and largest evangelical unity movement in the world.
Pallottine Missionary Sisters Of The Catholic Apostolate
Beneficiary group, Health, ReligionThe charity's work includes care of the elderly, pastoral and parish work in UK, and overseas missionary work, teaching and nursing in Tanzania.
Menevia Diocesan Trust
ReligionThe advancement and maintenance of the Roman Catholic religion in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Menevia.
York Minster Fund
Charity and VCS support, ReligionTO RAISE MONEY TO HELP SUPPORT THE FABRIC AND MINISTRY OF YORK MINSTER.
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.