Social care Charities
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The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology
Charitable activities, Housing, Research, Social care, Social welfareThe Guild aims to assist generally in the relief of hardship for marine engineers, past and present members of the IMarEST, and their dependents, by making regular grants to supplement very low incomes and by making one-off grants to assist in the purchase of items essential for the recipient's wellbeing, essential home repairs, costs of respite care and with debt relief.
Acorn Venture Association
Animals, Charitable activities, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Housing, Social careWide range on animals to stroke and feed, animal petting pavilion, shop-selling home produce free range meat,eggs,ice cream, Cafe, plant sales, woodland walk, play area, horse rides/RDA, birthday party room hire, day care service for people with special needs, special events throughout the year i.e halloween night, xmas grotto.
The Oratory Of St Philip Neri At Birmingham
Education, Health, Religion, Social careTo hold the Trust property for the advancement and maintenance of the Roman Catholic Religion in England and particularly in or in the vicinity of the City of Birmingham or for the charitable objects connected therewith. The Trustees may provide and equip churches, chapels, schools, colleges and similar buildings including orphanages and hospitals to be used for the Trust's charitable purposes.
The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThis charity runs "Meadowside" a residential home for up to 11 residents with varying degrees of learning and/or physical disabilities, which has been their home for up to 30 years. Respite Care is also provided. Social events are also organised for the members, including those from the wider community.
RSPCA Bridlington, Driffield & District Branch
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social careCharity raises funds to pay for animals in their care until new homes can be found for them. All cats ,dogs and rabbits are neutered either prior to them being adopted or as soon as possible afterwards. All cats, dogs and rabbits are micro-chipped as well. We have our own cattery and we have many fosterers to care for young kittens in their own homes until they are old enough to be adopted.
Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareRelief of elderly in Hammersmith & Fulham Borough from Day Centre: Advice and information, befriending, transport to shops, outings, keep fit classes, pilates, computer room, hot lunches, mind games, lounge area, local & vocal forum, art classes, digital enabling, library, garden, blind club, dementia club, bingo & others. Fund-raising through a shop selling donated goods.
Peterborough Council For Voluntary Service
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social careWe are a membership organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Peterborough. Offering members services to include support, information, advice and networking alongside practical help. Our Centre also hosts projects which support carers, volunteering, disability, advocacy and Direct Payments
Cyca Connecting Youth Children And Adults
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Housing, Social careProvide child care nursery, after school club and holiday Clubs in 3 settings. We provide a range of services that address personal development.We work with Looked after Children mentoring them and giving training to move into their own home. Our Training Centre provides opportunities for our learners to gain accredited qualifications around essential skills resiliency and emotional wellbeing.
The Dohnavur Fellowship Corporation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careSupports the work of the Dohnavur Fellowship in India which runs a children's home and a rural hospital. It provides for retired missionaries who had given their lives to this work without salaries.
The Linder Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Health, Social careCurrent funding priorities are: Medical Research - with a preference for projects relating to surgeryHospice and Respite Care - with a focus on relieving painYoung People - particularly teenagers, young offenders and those in careThe Environment - addressing the harmful effects of human activityThe Arts - supporting musical tuition and concerts, concentrating on youth
Narberth & District Community & Sports Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social careThe Charity operates in the Narberth area, for approximately a 10 mile radius. There is a programme of community education classes, a bus, a day nursery, an After School Club, a Welsh medium playschool and toddlers group, a day care centre for the elderly, a community hall, seminar room and a coffee lounge. There are Sports facilities and meeting rooms for local clubs and societies.
The Society Of All Saints Sisters Of The Poor (commonly Called Society Of All Saints)
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, Religion, Social care, Social welfareThe Charity provides a ministry of hospitality to visitors, retreatants and some vulnerable people, on the main site and at Winson, at no fixed charge. Sisters provide spiritual direction, priestly and pastoral ministry in Oxford and Richmond,London.Gardens are maintained.The Charity is landlord to St John's Care Home, The Friary OFM and Helen & Douglas House, all on the Oxford site.
The Mrs Henrietta Frances Le Personne Benevolent Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe Le Personne Trust provides sheltered housing for the benefit of elderly needy women in north Tandridge, Surrey, giving priority to those who are, or have been, long term residents of Caterham or, more exceptionally, for the benefit of those living further away but having family connections to Caterham and the surrounding area.
The Bubble Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social careLondon Bubble increases access to theatre for people of all ages & backgrounds. Including: children with communication needs, at risk of youth violence, young people in the care & criminal justice systems, unemployed young adults & older adults living alone or in sheltered housing.We draw on lived experience & imagination, co-creating original theatre with our members & sharing it with audiences
Wytham Hall Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe objects of the charity are:1)The provision of assistance and in particular residential care for men and women who through poverty, homelessness or age cannot readily obtain such care and2)To promote,undertake and sponsor research into the special needs of the poor, the homeless and the aged and3)The training and education of medical students
Chinese Association Of Tower Hamlets
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social careOur charity offers Home Care services to frail elderly individuals, enabling them to live independently in their own homes. We provide a variety of classes at our centre, including Chinese calligraphy, Chinese medicine workshops, chair yoga, and a table tennis club, fostering personal well-being. We also operate a Saturday Chinese school for children, teaching Mandarin and Cantonese.
Equal Arts Ltd.
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careEqual Arts is the Northern Region's arts & older people's agency. We aim to improve the quality of people's lives in the North East by enabling older people to have access to high quality arts projects. We work in res care homes, hospitals, arts venues & other comm venues & contract professional, experienced artists to facilitate each project.
Let's Talk Relationships
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Social careWe offer a range of therapeutic counselling, which includes :- Relationship counselling and PST services to adult couples and individuals- Family, children and young peoples counselling- Life skills courses- IAPT Couple Therapy for Depression - Counselling service for carers - Reaching with Relate (working in schools)- Northern Powergrid training
Shree Sanatan Mandir And Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Religion, Social careThe charity's activities involve providing a temple for a place of worship. Other activities include provision of day care services for the elderly and infirm.
Manchester Jewish Community Care
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social careDay centre for Jewish elderly, blind and physically disabled people or any other catergory of individual who is deemed to be in need of such assistance.Serving the community with physical, social & emotional care.
Whitehaven Trust Limited
Health, Research, Social careThe principal activity of the company is currently to provide Christian Science nursing for patients in order to support those wishing to rely entirely on spiritual healing as taught in Christian Science. The Trust provides a visiting (domiciliary) Christian Science nursing service for those relying on the teachings of Christian Science.
Free Methodist Church, Garstang
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careOur aim is to spread the message and love of Jesus to as many as possible through worship, Bible teaching and prayer. We provide free weekly activities for children and teenagers, meetings for the elderly in local residential homes, debt counselling, parenting classes, help to the homeless and financial aid to organisations in line with our aims at home and abroad.
Leatherhead United Charities
Charitable activities, Housing, Social careThe provision of sheltered housing for residents of Mole Valley District Council. Making grants and paying pensions to those in need in the Leatherhead area.
The Association Of Evangelists
Beneficiary group, Social careSUPPORTS EVANGELISTS WHO PROCLAIM THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN THE UK AND ABROAD AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHRISTIAN PASTORS IN INDIA AND SPONSORS CHILDREN IN AN ORPHANAGE IN SOUTH INDIA.ALL FUNDS ARE COMMITTED AS ABOVE, THEREFORE NO UNSOLICITED REQUESTS FOR MONEY ARE ACCEPTED OR RESPONDED TO
Bognor Housing Trust
Housing, Social careTo provide short term supportive sheltered housing for single homeless people with particular needs who require some rehabilitation care to enable them eventually to live independently in the wider community.
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.