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.
Lichfield Cathedral School
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionTo advance education by the provision and conduct of a school for boys and girls which shall have a religious character in accordance with the tenets of the Church of England .To further religious, educational and other charitable work in accordance with the principles of the Church of England in the diocese of Lichfield and the wider community.
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.
St John's College, Durham
Education, ReligionTo provide for the education and training of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England and other Christian ministries and to advance the education of men and women .
East Anglia Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust
ReligionPromotion of the Roman Catholic faith within the Diocese of East Anglia
Church Revitalisation Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Professions, ReligionTo help to plant City Centre Resource churches in key cities across England and Wales that will become hubs for resourcing, planting and regeneration within their dioceses and communities. To recruit and train clergy and leaders in partnerships with theological colleges, as well as worship leaders, youth pastors, children's workers, operations directors and social action workers.
Sibford School
Education, ReligionA 4-18 co-educational day and boarding Quaker School offering education built on a Quaker ethos within all aspects of the school.
St. Michael's School Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionAdvancement of the education of children and young people by the provision of a school conducted in accordance with the principles of The Church of England.
Sf Foundation
Religion, Social welfareThe objects of the charity are:i) the advancement and furtherance of the Jewish Religion and Jewish Religious education and the alleviation of poverty among the Jewish community throughout the world.ii) other charitable activities that the trustees may from time to time determine.
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.
Governance Ministries
Arts, Health, ReligionAdvancing the Christian religion through TV, radio, internet, publishing, seminars, one to one and small group counselling and teaching including church planting, training and equipping increasing all distribution platforms globally and the provision of training and equipping resources.
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.
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 Polish Catholic Mission
Heritage, Religion, Social welfareadvancement of the Roman Catholic religionadvancement of religious education for the Polish Community relief of poverty for the Polish Community advance the study of Polish affairsspread the knowledge of Poland and Polish history and culturepromote research on Anglo-Polish relationspromote and finance the mutual exchange of Christian students between Great Britain and Poland.
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.
Oxford Diocesan Board Of Education
Charitable activities, Education, ReligionThe Charity is responsible for promoting and assisting education in the Diocese consistent with the faith and practice of the Church of England;religious education and worship in schools; and the open admissions policy of the Diocese of Oxford. It also exists to advise governors and promote co-operation between those concerned with education in the Diocese.
Iglesia Ni Cristo (church Of Christ)
Arts, Religion, Saving of livesAdvancement of the Christian faith and teachings written in the Holy Scriptures through activities in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland & other areas. This includes worship services, prayer meetings, visitation of brethren, propagation of the Gospel through Bible studies & distribution of religious literature, as well as relieving financial need worldwide to victims of natural disasters.
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.
Gemach LTD
ReligionThe Charity was set up with the aim of supporting religious Jewish educational institutions and charitable organisations whose objectives fall within the objectives of the Charity, by making donations and grants available to them.
Westminster Cathedral Choir School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion and the advancement of education in the Roman Catholic tradition. In particular the charity aims to train children in church choral music.
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 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
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.