Social care Charities
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Sunridge Endowment
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careTo give financial support to the residents of Sunridge Court, an Old age home in London
Bromsgrove Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Social careThe day centre promotes the welfare of elderly people in Faringdon and district. We meet twice weekly to provide services (including freshly cooked lunches) and activities (such as outings, gentle exercise, speakers, games and similar) particularly aimed at elderly people identified by GPs and social workers as able to benefit from attendance at the centre.
The Anglo-Portuguese Society
Heritage, Housing, Social careTo foster the historical and cultural links between Portugal and the United Kingdom through talks, lectures, visits, dinners and other social functions in honour of the Treaty of Windsor 1386 between Portugal and England, the world's oldest treaty of alliance. In addition the Society provides financial assistance to childrens' homes and charities in Portugal on a charitable basis.
Clare Liaison And Support Project
Social care, Social welfareCLASP has organised a regular Day Centre, a visiting group, transport for visits to clinics and hopitals and a minibus service for charitable and similar groups in the communities of Clare, Stoke by Clare, Hundon, Ashen, Hickford Hill, Glemsford and Cavendish.
Oxford Mission
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social careFounded in 1880. In Behala, India it funds: an orphanage for 135+ boys between the ages of 4 & 15, educated & taught music; old peoples home; ENT/eye clinics.It funds in Bangladesh: Barisal - high & primary schools, boys & girls hostels, girls orphanage & a medical centre; Jobarpar - an indigenous sisterhood (CSS), oversees girls hostel & a play centre & helps in the diocesan primary school.
The Poor's Houses Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe Charity provides Almshouse Accommodation for the elderly
Harnham Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social careWe run a local day centre for older pensioners, some have disabilities. We open 2 days per week, 10.00am-3.00pm and aim to provide a cheerful and constructive day for members to meet, take part in activities and have a good lunch. We depend on volunteers and have two part time organisers.
The Joint Homes Committee Trust Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social careMaking grants to 6 Care Homes for the elderly
Holton Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social careVillage Hall for use by residents and local community. Activities range from the very young to the elderly: Bridge Club, WI, Keep Fit, Dementia Care Day Centre with lunches on two days a week, Parish Council Meetings, Table tennis club, Social evenings, Hall and Committee Room available for Hire for Parties, meetings and functions.
The Wadham Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProvision of almshouse accommodation for the elderly of Ilton.
Deanshanger War Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareCommunity Centre for use by village and surrounding area for all age groups for sports, fund raising, keep fit, marshall arts and many other social activities, including Day Centre. There is also a library, play group and Doctors branch surgery on the site.
Irthlingborough Old People's Welfare Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social care, Social welfareThe charity provides transport, day care activities and meals for our Monday Club for 30 people. On Tuesdays and Fridays Lunch Clubs are organised and run by volunteers. Approximately 100 meals per week are cooked on the premises. Other social activities such as trips and celebrations take place throughout the year.
The Friends Of Malawi Association Charitable Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social careWe fund Hospitals, Orphanages,homes for the elderly and bodies distributing relief to the needy and educational organisations, including schools, in Malawi.
Fd-UK
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careSupport children and young adults suffering from Familial Dysautonomia. We pay for physio and therapy and medicine not available under the NHS, financial help for the families who need respite care. Assist with travel to USA FD centre for assessment and treatment. We update sufferers and families with information of research and treatments and information about genetic testing .
The League Of Friends Of The Fairford Hospital
Associations, Health, Housing, Saving of lives, Social careHome Nursing - including terminal careFunding Student CounsellingLunch ClubsVolunteer Drivers SchemeFunding Foot ClinicFunding First Responders GroupDrug CollectionFunding Memory ClubFamily Respite Funding
Hale Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProvides accommodation for elderly people of low means in 3 almshouses
Orphan Aid Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareTo relieve children in need particularly those living on the streets and in sewers, also orphanages/hospitals in Romania by providing them with aid that is not available in their own country. Including example in date food, childrens and adults clothing, toys, educational items (writing books/pens etc), basic medical supplies (plasters etc), toiletries and of course money when available
Hanborough And District Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe provide one day a week where elderly people come and enjoy a day companionship and entertainment, We supply morning refreshments, lunch, games entertainment and occasional outings
Sutton Nursing Association
Health, Social careThe charity's activities fulfil its objects namely the furtherance of the Domiciliary Nursing Service in or around the London Borough of Sutton and such other charitable purposes for the relief of sickness in or around the said Borough as the management committee shall form time to time determine.
The Arbib Lucas Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social careMAKES GRANTS TO WOMEN ONLY IN REDUCED FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH TANGIBLE ITEMS TO HELP EASE THEIR DAY-TO-DAY LIVING IN THE LONG TERM. IT IS NOT WITHIN THE REMIT TO SETTLE DEBTS, OUTSTANDING BILLS, EDUCATIONAL COURSES, HEALTHCARE TREATMENT, ETC. RESPITE BREAKS ARE CONSIDERED ONLY IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
Frome And District Day Centre
Arts, Social careProvides a meal to members twice a weekProvides social and holiday facilities/outingsRegular bingo, talks and dance activities
Bilston Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social careA wide range of activities take place including: I.T. Training, Youth Clubs, Private Parties, Elderly Day Centre, Celebration of various festivals, Community meetings, Painting Classes, Knitting workshop, Scouts and Church Groups
Rotary Club Of Belper And Duffield Charitable Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareGrants to 1) Disabled & Elderly People's clubs 2) Disadvantaged/disabled Young People organisations 3) young persons undertaking missions/projects abroad 4) Promising Young People in sport.Youth Leadership Awards.Grants to Rotary Foundation UK & other Rotary Projects.Orphanage project in KenyaAwards to young persons for outstanding achievement.
Shropshire Kidney Patients Association
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Social careFUND RAISING TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOLIDAY RESPITE ACCOMODATION.PURCHASE OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND WELFARE ITEMS THAT BENEFIT GROUP OF PATIENTS AND NOT INDIVIDUALS.PUBLICISING INFORMATION ON RENAL MATTERS FOR PATIENT MEMBERS VIA NEWSHEETS,AND MINUTESCREATING LOCAL IMAGE AND AWARENESS WITH INTERVIEWS ON RADIO,CONTACTS
Senior's Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careTo provide comfortable well maintained accommodation for the elderly people of Hoylandswaine firstly & Penistone etc as directed by George Senior in the original documents.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many social care charities are there in the UK?
There are 784 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 £4.1bn 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 88.1%. 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 £4.3m. 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.