Religion Charities
Discover 25,736 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.
Kisharonlangdon
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe principal object of the charity is to provide excellence in education, vocational training, care and support for children and adults with learning disabilities, within a traditional Jewish environment. The aim is to make provision for life so as to promote the potential of the individual using support and therapies in order that they live as independently as possible within the community.
Dawat-E-Islami UK
Religion, Social welfareTo advance the Islamic faith and to help the poor and needy.
Harrow Gospel Hall Trust
ReligionThe provision and maintenance of places of public Christian worship, the arrangement of meetings for public worship, for the preaching of the gospel and for teaching of the principles and practice of Christianity.
The Bristol Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited
ReligionThe primary objective is to promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Bristol.
Northampton Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust
Education, ReligionThe advancement of the Roman Catholic religion in the Diocese of Northampton through parishes, schools and other curial bodies.
Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, ReligionThe aims of the Charity are to engage in activities for the exclusive benefit of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) which has provided a fitting home for retired army veterans since 1692. Its main activities are to raise funds for capital investment projects of the RHC and to cover costs not met by the Grant in Aid funding which the RHC receives from the Ministry of Defence.
Westminster Methodist Central Hall Trust
ReligionThe object of the trust is the provision of funds to further the Methodist Church's Mission and to maintain the Methodist Central Hall, which is its principal asset.
Sisters Hospitallers Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus CIO
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social carePromotion of the Roman Catholic religion, provision of residential care homes for people who are elderly, support of various health and social/housing projects , particularly relating to psychiatric health services.
The London City Mission
ReligionThe London City Mission exists to share with the people of London, patiently, sensitively and individually the transforming love of Jesus Christ , and to enable them to join His Church.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Luke And Christ Church, Chelsea
ReligionCarrying out religious services, running and maintaining the churches of St Luke & Christ Church for the benefit of the parishioners of Chelsea.
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 St Gabriel Schools Foundation
Education, ReligionThe charitable objects are to promote and provide for the advancement of education of the pupils at the School and in connection with that to expand and develop the school with a curriculum in accordance with the principals of the Church of England.
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.
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.
The English Dominican Congregation (stone) Charitable Fund
ReligionPromoting the work of the Roman Catholic Church through education, through providing or assisting in healthcare and through pastoral and other work.
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.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Martin-In-The-Fields, London
ReligionResponsible for the management of the church and all its related activities.Mission Statement: St Martin-in-the-Fields exists to honour God by being an open and inclusive church, that enables people to question and discover for themselves the significance of Jesus Christ.
Portsmouth Diocesan Board Of Finance
ReligionChurch of England
The Baptist Missionary Society
Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ;To prevent and relieve poverty;To relieve sickness and promote and protect health;To advance education; andTo alleviate human suffering caused by disaster overseas.
The Association Of Jewish Refugees (ajr)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ReligionTo provide support to Jewish Survivors of, and refugees from Holocaust era Nazi persecution. and their dependents who suffer from illness and frailty, to relieve their financial distress and provide grants to promote education about the Holocaust and related matters.
Church Mission Society
Religion, SocietyEvangelistic mission through: People in Mission,supporting people in cross-cultural mission. Mission Grants,support for key projects and ministries. Pioneer Training,equipping and mobilising Christians. Leadership Formation,Investing in Christian leaders of the future. Mission Interchange,networking and 'mission together' across cultural and linguistic divides.
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
Christ Embassy
Arts, Religion, Social welfareAdvance the Christian & education in accordance with Christian Principles.Relieve persons in conditions of need/hardship. Promote & fulfil other charitable purposes & establish/provide places of worship for fellowship of evangelical Christians from which they can advance the Christian faith. Use books,internet & television to spread the christian faith. All carried out in UK &the rest of the world
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.