Social care Charities
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St Andrew's Society For Ladies In Need
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareTo give small annuities, special one-off grants, etc to ladies of any denomination who are in need and unable to earn. Grants are approved by the committee and temporary help can be given if the need is urgent. We give priority to ladies who are trying to maintain their own home although we also help towards a shortfall in care home fees.
Derby Kids' Camp
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social care, Social welfareDerby Kids' Camp is a 100% volunteer-run charity providing FREE holidays for some of Derby's most deserving young children. With the support of 150-170 volunteers, approx 350-300 children each year benefit from what may be their only holiday.We provide a much needed break for disadvantaged children, children who will benefit from social/personal development or provide respite for carers.
Headley Pitt Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social care, Social welfareThe charity provides accommodation for the elderly in ten bungalows or flats. It also provides grants to organisations and individuals. These may be in respect of the Religious Society of Friends, or any charitable objects connected with the town of Ashford in Kent, or to meet expenses of education or or for the relief of poverty.
The Catholic Children's Society (shrewsbury Diocese) Inc
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe Society offers various services across the Shrewsbury Diocese these include: Community Action Support, Family Groups, School Social work, Home Visiting Service, School Counselling, Parenting programmes We also offer delivery of courses and training focused on children, family and community were children are bereaved or grieving.
Faith Welfare Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social care, Social welfareFaith Welfare Trust promotes the welfare of disadvantaged and/or destitute children and young adults. It also supports disadvantaged children and young adults in their education and training. To do this it funds 2 children's homes (boys and girls) near Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and a school in Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh) where free places and lunches are provided for needy children.
The Maurice Jagger Centre For The Disabled And Elderly Of Calderdale
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careOur objectives are to promote the welfare of all ages and less able of Calderdale. We do that by providing a day centre for the purpose of recreation and other leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare and with the object of improving their physical and mental wellbeing.
James Smith's Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe Almshouse Trust provides accommodation for elderly people on limited income and provides well-being support and benefit in such a manner as the Trustees think fit from time to time.
Oxford And District Mencap
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social careThe care and support of children and adults with a learning disability - and support for their parents and other carers :- seven o'clock social club for adults age 15 and over, Summer holiday programme for about 90 children and adults - also giving a week's respite to carers.
The Peak Centre
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social careWE MANAGE A DAY CENTRE - LIPHOOK DAY CENTRE 3 DAYS A WEEK FOR 50 WEEKS A YEAR. THIS PROVIDES UP TO 18 ELDERLY RESIDENTS DAILY A GOOD LUNCH, COOKED ON THE PREMISES, OTHER REFRESHMENTS, GAMES AND ENTERTAINMENT, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, CONTACT WITH OTHER PEOPLE.
Welbeck Road Independent Evangelical Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing, Religion, Social careSunday worship services/Prayer and Bible study meeting/Children and youth clubs/annual children's Holiday Club/parents and toddler meeting/older people's meeting/financial support of missionary work/monthly services in a local care home/special meetings for the community. These activities are all without charge to the community. Full time Pastor and part time Chidrens Worker employed.
Age Concern (cowplain) (opw) Committee
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe were constituted in June 1981 with the principal object of providing services and facilities for the well being of the elderly in our catchment area; comprising Lunch Club (three days), keep fit, genealogy, ceramic painting, befriending service for the vulnerable elderly living in the Cowplain ward and its surrounds.
The Friends Of Crowborough Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social care, Social welfareRaise funds for the benefit of Crowborough Hospital, its patients and staff; maintain a hospital shop, operate a Social Day Service at the Hospital Day Centre, and provide transport through 2 wheelchair accessible vehicles utilising volunteer drivers.
Clevedon Convalescent Fund
Health, Housing, Social careThe charity seeks to help those in need of convalescence, for whatever reason, who cannot afford the total cost of such convalescence. 1) Persons recovering from sickness, medical or surgical treatment. 2) Such persons who are in a weak state of health and require a change of air, or require respite care.
Friends Reaching Out
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social care, Social welfareRelief of Poverty.Advancement of Education of Orphans in Uganda.Establishing homes /orphanages. Setting up young people in business. Paying for School, college & University Fees as well as vocational training. Providing food & shelter.
Chipping Barnet Seniors Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Social careTo operate for the benefit of Chipping Barnet. To provide a club-like atmosphere. To provide information and advice. Allow some respite to carers.Information and adviceExercise classesIntergenerational activityshoppingTransport to day Centreby day centre's busCoffee, lunch and tea.
Oxfordshire Chinese Community And Advice Centre
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare1.Bilingual information, advice, interpreting and translation services 2.Bilingual computing and English classes, talks and training courses3.Day care services to look after elderly and vulnerable members4.Recreational, cultural and community activities5.Home visitation for the socially isolated, & elderly and those living with long-term or mental illnesses.
Humanitarian Aid Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social careCollecting Aid and raising funds in England to enable us to help and supply the Aid to the Ukraine. The funds are raised to carry this out. The Charity supports centres and orphanages in the Ukraine. The people we help are mainly children, disabled and elderly.
Aid Care Training And Supplies Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareFinancial support to two children's homes in Romania and not-for-profit activities for children in the UK. Facilitation and financial support to humanitarian projects for the relief of poverty in the UK, Africa, Nepal and India.
Hindu Cultural Society
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social careSocial, cultural, religious and educationalWe hold monthly cultural programmes, on two days the senior citizens meet at the day centre, the ladies meet bymonthly in their own group EKTA,
Prestbury Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareHome visits, liaison with statutory & non-statutory care workers, Lunch Club, Tuesday minibus supermarket trips, Sit & Fit & Scrabble, Knit & Natter, Friendship Groups (coach trips, birthdays) minibus trips, Carers Support group, Co-ordination of minibus use by other local groups, special projects e.g. Christmas party, Warden Service, visits to the elderly and housebound in neighbourly capacity.
Romans One Eleven Trust (r1 11)
Beneficiary group, Education, Social careThe provision of Theological Training and encouraging sister churches in Uganda has continued in the following ways: training of pastors in Uganda, education and sponsorship of pastors and children and travel to Uganda for mutual encouragement. We continue to support several churches and their schools/orphanages in the education of orphans and arrange visits to and from Africa.
The Hadhari Project
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareIn accordance with the Constitution, the principal activity of the charity is to promote the welfare, education, social and recreational needs of inhabitants within the City of Derby who are elderly or in poor mental health. The activities provide culturally sensitive services at the day centre on Burton Road and the main client group are members from the African and Caribbean communities.
Wilderness Trust
Arts, Housing, Research, Social care, Social welfareEnvironmental protection and enhancementEducation in traditional crafts, arts, sustainable living, natural sciences and heritagePromotion of the artsRelief of suffering by inclusion of marginalised people in communal life and work and by providing a place of temporary refuge or respite
Home From Hospital Care After Treatment
Health, Housing, Social careAccording to our contract with Birmingham City Council we assist older patients after their discharge home from hospitals and elsewhere. Four teams help discharged patients and one of these also works with Falls patients in Birmingham; research, discharge and aftercare; monitor our work e.g. the needs of patients and the help given; participate in the work of national and local organisations.
Saffron Walden Mencap Society
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfareOur charity provides social activities, respite assistance and information and help with everyday problems for our members with learning disabilities. We have a weekly social club for all members in the area from aged 18 upwards. We also operate a weekly allotment group and a 15-25 weekly activity group.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many social care charities are there in the UK?
There are 728 registered social care charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the social care charities by income?
Barnardo's is the largest by latest reported annual income (£340.3m). 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 social care charities?
Social care charities reported a combined annual income of £3.4bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for social care charities?
Across all social care charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 86.7%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of social care charities?
Social care charities have an average annual income of £4.2m. 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.