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Discover 6,306 Religion charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

6,306
Charities
£5,246,851,192
Total Income
£717,273
Avg Income
90.7%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The St Barnabas Society

Professions, Religion

The St Barnabas Society is a registered charity which operates in Great Britain and Ireland. It exists to provide pastoral and financial help to former clergy and religious of other Christian denominations and other world faiths, who are resident in Great Britain and Ireland, and who have been led by faith and conscience into the full communion of the Catholic Church.

Latest Income: £922,089
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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Jamia Islamia Ghousia

Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare

Religious and welfare, religious education to youth and elders, seminars, conferences, wedding and funerals for mainly Muslim community. Mainly Asian community with some British and Middle East community. Major religious institute in UK. Welfare for disadvantaged and elders. Muslim advice service. Marriage registry for UK.

Latest Income: £912,271
Areas of Operation: Pakistan
Status: Registered
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Ibad-Ur-Rahman Trust

Religion

To provide a place of worship for the Muslim population of Manchester. To establish an educational centre for Islamic teaching. To assist in the provision of marriage and funeral ceremonies in accordance with Islamic law. To establish an information centre for the study of Muslim thought.

Latest Income: £908,675
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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The Institute For Jewish Policy Research

Charitable activities, Religion

The Institute for Jewish Policy Research engages in research projects, the publication of papers, reports and on-line newsletters, and the organisation of conferences, lectures and seminars.

Latest Income: £896,657
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Congregation Of Josephites

Education, Religion

The Congregation of Josephites aims to support such charitable purposes which advance the Roman Catholic religion and religious education and other charitable works carried on by members of the Congregation and to care for those members throughout their lives who have committed themselves to the Congregation.

Latest Income: £877,595
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Community Of St Edmund Of The English Congregation Of The Order Of St Benedict Established At Douai Abbey, Woolhampton, Berkshire

Religion

Douai Abbey is a community of Benedictine monks who are involved in educational, pastoral and other work. The main pastoral activity consists of welcoming guests who come for retreats and conferences, in groups or as individuals. The Abbey Church and the other facilities are also used by other organisations, both religious and secular, for their own meetings and activities.

Latest Income: £872,445
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Grocers' Charity

Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare

The Grocers' Charity is the charitable arm of the Grocers' Company, a City of London Livery Company. The Charity is a grant-awarding body to UK registered charities working in designated areas of need that encompasses education, the Church, the relief of poverty, support for the arts, heritage, young people, medicine, environment and those with disabilities.

Latest Income: £868,165
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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St Mary's School Ascot Charitable Fund

Beneficiary group, Education, Religion

The Charity promotes the charitable work of the Congregation of Jesus which promotes and provides for the advancement of education and religion, (with preference to girls of the Roman Catholic faith) and to help develop St Mary's School Ascot in the provision of bursaries, scholarships and grant-in-aid for the benefit of present and future pupils and for the maintenance and support of the school.

Latest Income: £867,026
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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St David's Diocesan Council For Social Responsibility

Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion

THE OBJECTS OF THE COUNCIL ARE GENERAL MORAL WELFARE WORK WITHIN THE DIOCESE OF ST DAVIDS.Aims:* Social Responsibility as an integral part of the Church's mission;* To work with children, young people and their families, in their communities through the Plant Dewi project;* offering resources to practitioners through conferences, publications and Diocesan and Plant Dewi websites;

Latest Income: £864,540
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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The Jewish Museum London

Heritage, Religion

The Jewish Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits material relating to Jewish history, culture and religious life. It draws on the Jewish experience as a focus for the exploration of identity in a multicultural society, actively engaging with the shared experiences represented in the diverse cultural heritage of London, Britain and the wider world.

Latest Income: £847,721
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York

Heritage, Religion, Social welfare

Maintenance, repair and upkeep of The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Chapel and premises.Payment of pensions to persons who have been engaged in trade in the area of benefit, and the dependants of such persons, who are in need because of age, illness or other infirmity, or the relief of financial hardship among persons resident in the area of benefit by such means as the trustees think fit.

Latest Income: £847,283
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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The Preston Muslim Society Quwwatul Islam Masjid

Religion

The Charity makes provisions for all religious and cultural requirements of the society's members and the general public by maintaining the Masjid and Madrassah premises.The activities and services provided include Daily prayers, Funeral and burial services, Nikah ceremonies, Religious Education and many other religious ceremonies.

Latest Income: £822,792
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Community Of The Many Names Of God

Charity and VCS support, Health, Religion

Provides multifaith worship, care and support for a nation wide annual congregation of 90,000, at the three Temples in Skanda Vale monastery, SA33 6JT. Donated 84.5 tonnes of direct food aid in 2018. Is volunteer led with 78,500 volunteer hours provided by 950 volunteers across the work of the charity in 2018.

Latest Income: £819,285
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Church Extension Association (incorporated)

Beneficiary group, Religion

The Association aims to continue its outreach and ministry through the Sisters who live at the properties that it owns, and those locations where it operates and through out the world.

Latest Income: £814,971
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Elrahma Charity Trust

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Religion, Social care, Social welfare

The relief of poverty and advancement of education and religion in the Muslim community, to assist the poor and orphans of Islamic religion, to erect or help to erect schools, charitable institutions, mosques, orphanages and nurseries for the Islamic community in the United Kingdom and abroad.

Latest Income: £798,252
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial Trust

Health, Religion

Provides facilities for the study and practice of Theravada Buddhism and Buddhist meditation in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin and Mother Sayamagyi

Latest Income: £791,467
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Veritas College International

Beneficiary group, Education, Religion

The aim of Veritas College is to equip pastors and other leaders in the church in competencies to effectively interpret, apply and communicate Holy Scripture. The College meets the pastors in their own context allowing them to continue supporting their own churches and families and not taking them away for residential training that is more costly and sometimes out of context for the pastors.

Latest Income: £783,684
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Thurrock Christian Fellowship

Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare

The worship of GodThe instruction and edification of ChristiansThe care and Christian instruction of young people and childrenThe evangelism of non-christiansThe relief of poverty and sicknessThe advancement of the Christina faith generally in the UK and abroad

Latest Income: £779,382
Areas of Operation: Thurrock
Status: Registered
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Culham St Gabriel's Trust

Education, Religion

Supporting research, development and innovation in religious education/religion and worldviews education, taking account of the current context of education in England and Wales. Grants and scholarship programmes related to RE; Programme of websites, professional development, events and resources to support teachers of RE; Partnerships with Higher Education, RE associations and RE organisations.

Latest Income: £772,617
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Shinnyo-En UK

Religion

We are a Buddhist Order devoted to the advancement and promotion of religion by the extension of the spirit and the knowledge of the teachings of Buddha.

Latest Income: £765,840
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited

Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Religion

Members of the Order are involved in hospitality, parish work, hospital chaplaincy, spiritual direction, pastoral care, work with the elderly, young people and children in the UK and overseas. In Ghana medical work, vocational training.

Latest Income: £763,041
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Birmingham Christian College

Education, Religion

The Birmingham Christian College is an evangelical college which focuses on Jesus Christ alive in His church. It offers a flexible training and teaching environment for adults from a wide diversity of backgrounds. By balancing teaching, practical hands-on experience and personal develoment, it has become noted for its ministry and vision for renewal through the Holy Spirit

Latest Income: £763,025
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (leeds) UK

Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Religion, Society

The charity is primarily a Sikh Place of Worship and looks after the religious, cultural and social needs of the whole cross-section of the Sikh Community.Care of Elderly, Education, Youth, Sports, Healthy Living, Interfaith, Community Cohesion and Harmony. Offer help and advice to asylum seekers and refugees.

Latest Income: £762,779
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Wise

Religion, Social welfare

The Wycombe Islamic Society, WISE, is a registered charity which was established in 1991 to provide beneficial Islamic knowledge and services to the local community, and for relief of poverty globally. It is based in High Wycombe.See annual report for further details

Latest Income: £760,340
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Nottingham Roman Catholic Diocesan Youth Service

Beneficiary group, Religion

The charity's aim is to help and educate young people to develop their physical, mental, moral and spiritual activities and capacities. Three principal activities to achieve this are: The provision of residential and day retreat experiences at the Briars Catholic Youth Retreat Centre. The provision of an outreach ministry. Training, resourcing and advice for youth ministry in the Diocese .

Latest Income: £755,181
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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.