Social welfare Charities That specialise in Benevolent society
Discover 909 Social welfare charities that specialise in benevolent society. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Vickers Dunfee Memorial Benevolent Fund - City Of London Special Constabulary
Social welfareThe clear income of the charity shall be applied for the relief of such distressed past and present members of the City of London Special Constabulary as it thinks fit.
The Incorporated Association Of Organists Benevolent Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo help members and former members of the Incorporated Association of Organists or their dependents who have fallen on hard times.Grants to dependents of members or former members of the IAO to assist with course or examination fees in respect of tuition on the pipe-organ.
The King's College Hospital Nurses' League Benevolent Fund
Education, Health, Professions, Social welfareProvides assistance to King's College Hospital Nurses and Midwives wherever they may be in the world, and whether members of the King's College Hospital Nurses League or not.
The Rotary Club Of High Wycombe Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareFund raising activities among members and the public. Organisation and support of charitable activities supporting groups locally and around the world. Donations to other charities
The Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund (berkshire)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo apply capital and income to or for the benefit of distressed masons, their distressed widows and dependant children or to or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions, societies and objects as the Trustees shall think fit.
Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe charity's purpose is 1.To provide immediate assistance to Berkshire Mark Masons or their widows in time of need in compliance with our by laws; 2. Support to small local charities; 3. Support to one Berkshire-wide Charity each year;4. Support to National Charitable Giving through the Mark Benevolent Fund.Support to Option 1 will always receive first call on funds.
The British Institute Of Non-Destructive Testing Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Social welfareMaintaining and raising a fund for the relief of necessitous persons, whether or not members of or subscribers to the fund, who are or have been voting members of The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, their spouses, widows, widowers, children and dependants and, in exceptional cases, for the relief of other persons who work or have worked in non-destructive testing.
The Rotary Club Of Wellingborough Benevolent Fund
Associations, Social welfareTo or for the relief of poor and distressed persons and to or for the benefit of such charitableinstitutions,societies and objects the Rotary Club of Wellingborough shall from time to time direct
The Rugby Group Benevolent Fund Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity supports employees, past employees, their dependants and families, of the former Rugby Cement who are in need and assists other charitable causes in communities close to the cement plants once run by the Company.
The Rotary Club Of New Mills Marple And District Benevolent Fund
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareOrganising fund raising events, such as jazz concerts, garden parties etc. Organising charity collections at Christmas, such as house to house collections, street collections and store collections. Ensuring the proceeds are donated to Rotary charities at home and overseas, and other good causes that are charitable (see website).
Jewish Care Staff Benevolent Association
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe object of the Association is to grant relief and assistance in the cases of need to members of the Association, their families or their dependants.
The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch
Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareRAFA Newcastle & Gateshead Branch 0370 meet the 1st Monday of the month's from February to December for social gathering of it's membership. The Branch is active in raising funds, via authorised Local Authority street collections, in store etc. for the Association's Annual Wings Appeal. Also carries out Welfare/Social visits on behalf of RAFA and the RAF Benevolent Fund for defined groups.
The Rotary Club Of Fakenham District Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareRotary is an international service organisation raising funds for local and international charities. Providing friendship and fellowship for it's members.
Aurora Lodge Benevolent Fund
Associations, Social welfareTo or for the relief of poor and distressed Brother Masons and their dependants,or for the benifit of such Masonic charities or other Charitable Institutions,Societies and objects as the Lodge shall in a duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.
The Gillmor Memorial Benevolent Fund Under The Direction Of The Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe charity was established by a trust deed on January 1964 with the objective of raising funds for rendering relief and assistance to poor and distressed Freemasons and their dependents, and for any charitable (including educational) object which would in law be a good charitable gift.
Sussex Football Charitable Trust
Leisure, Social welfare__The object of the charity is to provide financial support to those who paticipate in Association Football as members of Clubs affiliated to the Sussex County Football Association Ltd.
Polytechnic Lodge Benevolent Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareProvides grants to Masonic and non Masonic Charities. Also to groups working with the sick, disabled or elderly who hold registered charity status. Occasionally provides financial assistance to current and former members or their family who have met with adversity and who are unable to obtain support from any other service.
Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund
Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareAt the discretion of the Trustees.grants money or gifts to necessitous bowlers who are or have been members of Clubs affiliated to the Association.Makes donations to necessitous dependants of members of Clubs and to other Charities .
Vulcan Lodge 4382 Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Education, Health, Social welfareTo make grants to individuals and organisations including schools, scouts, hospice and other charities etc and support individuals with special needs, poverty or health problems.
The Sykes Lodge No 1040 Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, Social welfareRACE NIGHTS, SPONSORED EVENTS, GARDEN PARTIES, MEMBERS DONATIONS.SUPPORTING NATIONAL AND LOCAL CHARITIESS. GRANTS TO DESERVING LOCAL ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL. E.G. GUIDES, SCOUTS, PARTICIPANTS IN DISABLED GAMES.
The Rotary Club Of Lincoln Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareFUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES BY MEMBERS OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF LINCOLN. MAKING OF GRANTS AND DONATIONS AS AGREED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF LINCOLN.
National Federation Of Fish Friers Benevolent Fund
Social welfareProvides relief to necessitous persons who are or have been members of The National Federation of Fish Friers (whether subscribers to the fund or not) and their dependants.
The Minerva Lodge No 250 Benevolent Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThis is the Lodge's Charity fund for use for Charitable donations within the locality, mainly, though not exclusively to other charities and support of the widows of past Lodge members.
Doctor M A Gerrard's Gotham Old People's Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Dr M.A. Gerrard Gotham Old People's Benevolent Fund charity exists to improve life in the village for the elderly. Small grants can be made to the elderly needy and functions can be supported.The Charity operates in Gotham, Nottinghamshire.
Anchor Lodge Benevolent Fund 1337
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe relief of such poor and distressed Brother Masons or their poor and distressed widows and children or the benefit of such Masonic Charities or other Charitable institutions, Societies an objects as the Lodge shall direct
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many benevolent-society social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 909 registered benevolent-society social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the benevolent-society social welfare charities by income?
Oxfam is the largest by latest reported annual income (£339.4m). 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 benevolent-society social welfare charities?
Benevolent-society social welfare charities reported a combined annual income of £4.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for benevolent-society social welfare charities?
Across all benevolent-society social welfare charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 85.2%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of benevolent-society social welfare charities?
Benevolent-society social welfare charities have an average annual income of £644k. 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.