Social welfare Charities That specialise in Benevolent society
Discover 1,217 Social welfare charities that specialise in benevolent society. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants' Benevolent Fund
Social welfareThe relief of necessitous persons who are or have been members of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, or any predecessor body, and of necessitous persons connected by ties of relationship or dependency at any time with persons who are or at any time were such members.
The Royal Military Police Central Benevolent Fund
Charitable activities, Saving of lives, Social welfareMaintain the efficiency and esprit de corps of The Royal Military Police (RMP); providing financial assistance to any serving or former member of The RMP and their dependants; and making financial grants to any charity, which benefits persons or dependants of persons who are serving or who have served in The RMP.
The Abta Benevolent Fund
Social welfareTo provide financial support to employees or former employees of ABTA or ABTA member businesses who have demonstrated a financial need.
De Havilland Aircraft Museum Trust Limited
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, Social welfareA) The restoration, maintenance and preservation of the prototype dh98 Mosquito W4050 and other de Havilland aircraft and artifacts of historical interest for the instruction and edification of the public. B) To apply a proportion of the excess of income over expenditure in any year by way of grants to the RAF Benevolent Fund or other charity or charities as the directors shall determine.
The International Dance Teachers' Association Limited Benevolent Fund
Arts, Social welfareGrants made to IDTA members or staff who have fallen on hard times due mainly to sickness or disability resulting in being unable to teach or work.
Dispensaire Francais-Societe Francaise De Bienfaisance French Clinic And French Benevolent Society
Social welfareTHE CHARITY PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO THE FRENCH SPEAKING COMMUNITY IN NEED RESIDING PERMANENTLY OR TEMPORARILY IN THE UK.
The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association
Beneficiary group, Social welfarePensioners in need of assistance are identified by Pensioner Programme Officer and a proposal is made to the Trustees as to how the Charity may assist the Pensioner. The Trustees may make a grant or an interest free loan. The latter enables the Charity's funds to be recycled and assist other Pensioners in due course.
The Natwest Group Pensioners Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThis Charity provides financial help for Pensioners of the NatWest Group and their dependants
Wm Brooke Benevolent Fund
Arts, Education, Health, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareWe offer spaces for conferences, functions and charity events as well as providing adult art classes.The Huddersfield School of Theatre Dance and Northlight physiotherapy gym are also based in our premises. We are a Christian charity and as such are involved with and provide support to Hope Huddersfield which co-ordinate churches across Huddersfield and also home to the Ark Church for services.
Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund
Arts, Social welfareCOST OF LIVING GRANTS, SUBJECT TO REVIEW, NORMALLY TIME LIMITED. PROVIDES ONE OFF SUPPORT FOR ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND TO COVER UNEXPECTED DIFFICULTIES. OFFERS FINANICAL SUPPORT FOR REHABILITATION COSTS TO INJURED DANCERS TO ENABLE A RETURN TO WORK. GIVES ASSISTANCE TO DANCERS IN TRANSITION FROM DANCE TO ANOTHER CAREER, SUCH AS TRAVEL COSTS. OFFIERS ADVISORY SERVICES AND SIGNPOSTING.
East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo provide relief to those in need among Mark Masons, their widows and dependants in the Province of East Lancashire.The Charity helps other organizations who benefit the public by providing services which encompass outdoor activities, specialist rescue services, medical healthcare and support.
The Timber Trades' Benevolent Society
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe object of the Society is to grant relief, by way of Allowance or otherwise and either directly or indirectly, to deserving and necessitous members of the Timber Trade in the United Kingdom, in such of its branches as the Trustees consider properly belong to the Timber Trade, and to widows and children of such members.
Polish Women's Benevolent Association Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareThe provision of monetary assistance for basic necessities to people of Polish origin in Poland, Eastern Europe and the UK .Financial support for students, schools and institutions through sponsorship.
Restart Rugby
Leisure, Social welfareRESTART IS THE CHARITY OF THE RUGBY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (RPA) PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR PRESENT AND FORMER PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS INJURY, ILLNESS OR HARDSHIP.
Richard Henry Holmes Masonic Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Social welfareTO MAKE GRANTS TO FREEMASONS AND THIER DEPENDENTS WHO ARE IN DISTRESS AND TO MAKE DONATIONS TO MASONIC CHARITIES AND NON MASONIC CHARITIES WITHIN AND OUTWITH THE UK
The Provincial Grand Lodge Of Devonshire Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Social welfareGrants to Charities in Devonshire both Masonic and non Masonic
Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians
Arts, Health, Social welfareSince 2019, the ISM Members Fund has focused on delivering services and resources to help ISM members improve their physical, mental, and financial health. It operates mental health services including counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and offers a physiotherapy service, as well as discounted hearing protection and financial resources.
Auto Cycle Union Benevolent Fund
Social welfareThe object of the fund is to provide benefit to the past and present members and their dependents of clubs affiliated to the Auto Cycle Union Ltd (ACU) by way of grants, loans, educational fees or otherwise as the administrative committee may deem fit and proper in deserving cases of necessity and hardship.
The Woolf Charitable Trust
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, Social care, Social welfareThe Charity makes donations for the benefit of children and other charitable causes.The Charity sponsors visits to Childrens' care homes and hospices by the theatrical group, Magical Quests.The Charity supports the Society of Friends of Jewish Refugees and the Cinematograph Trades Benevolent Fund.
W H Smith Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareProvide financial support to both serving and retired members of staff along with dependent family members who find themselves in severe financial difficulties, through no fault of their own. Provide recuperative holidays following long term sickness or after major surgery and support with palliative holidays for staff.
Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Benevolent Fund
Leisure, Social welfareThe DMRC Benevolent Fund has a purpose to benefit the serving members of the armed forces with essentialwelfare provision through social events, social amenities and sporting and adventurous training opportunities.This provides Service personnel with social rehabilitation whilst recovering from life changing injuries andillness to achieve optimal fitness.
The Silversmiths And Jewellers Charity
Social welfareTo support members of the Silversmiths & Jewellery industry, past and present, who have fallen on hard times.
Charities Administered In Connection With The Institute Of Journalists
Beneficiary group, Social welfareFunds administered for the benefit of members of CIoJ and their dependents.
Unite The Union Benevolent Fund
Social welfareTHE BENEVOLENT FUND FOR MEMBERS AND STAFF OF UNITE THE UNION.
The Bespoke Tailors' Benevolent Association
Social welfareThe charity help fund the regular provision of welfare to past journeymen and tailoresses against specific criteria which are set by the Board of Management
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many benevolent-society social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,217 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?
Change, Grow, Live is the largest by latest reported annual income (£339.7m). 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 £14.6bn 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 86.5%. 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 £515k. 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.