Social welfare Charities That specialise in Bereavement
Discover 748 Social welfare charities that specialise in bereavement. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Mayor Of Croydon's Charity Fund
Social welfareThere are 2 Charities for 2025/26 Civic Mayoral year these are:'Croydon Neighbourhood Care Association' and 'Woodside Bereavement Service'
Brightest Stars
Social welfareBereavement support
James Bulger Memorial Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Social welfareThe principal objects and activities of the charity are the provision of resources and facilities that benefit and support young people who are disadvantaged by reason of having become the victims of crime or bereavement and to reward those who are judged to have shown exemplary conduct making a positive contribution to sick or disabled relatives or to the welfare of others or society in general.
Leather And Hide Trades' Benevolent Institution
Social welfareLHTBI provides financial assistance to persons who are or have been, employed in the leather industry and who are aged or incapacitated from earning a livelihood. Bereaved spouses are also eligible to apply. Typically applicants should have spent a minimum of ten years service in the leather industry.
The Drop In Bereavement Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Social welfareFace2Face, Video and Telephone Bereavement Counselling, Peer Support Group Counselling, Preliminary family counselling, Health Well Being Project Activities, Over 60's mobility exercise classes, Yoga, Dance, stretching, meditation, Social away day trips, Group walks, Tea/Coffee meet up chat groups Fundraising Events Cake Bake, Pub Quiz, info on practical issues surrounding bereavement
Sage Counselling
Health, Social welfareSAGE Counselling provides a counselling service for adults of all ages, and those with limited mobility, who may be faced with adjusting to retirement, loss of independence, bereavement, loneliness, unresolved conflicts, disability, illness and the finality of death.
Salford Heart Care
Arts, Leisure, Social welfarePractical and emotional support including:Cardiac Psychotherapy and Bereavement Support. Dance Exercise, tai chi, yoga and cardiac exercise by qualified instructors. Reiki. Indian Head Massage. Weight Management support and blood pressure checking. Health Information and Advice Talks. Indoor Games. Outings and holidays.
Apostolic Faith Church Hq Chitope
Arts, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyOutreach programmes,bible studies, prayer meetings and Sunday Church services, Christian annual festivals,visiting the bereaved, celebrating birth, baptisms, practical support with finances, food and clothes and shelter, providing spiritual support to people who are battling with addictions, mental breakdowns, physical illness, domestic violence, and racial prejudice and praying for the sick.
The Little Ted Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareWe provide families across the UK with Help in Hospital Grants to offer financial assistance to families with a seriously ill child in hospital for 10 days or more. Memory Making Grants give families with a seriously ill child the opportunity to have a special day out together and Getaways provide free holiday accommodation in Snowdonia for bereaved families and those with seriously ill children.
Footprints Baby Loss Twin & Triplet Support
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareProvision of support to bereaved parents and families, where a baby has died from a twin, triplet or higher order multiple pregnancy before, during or after birth.Promoting best practice for employers and health professionals when dealing with bereaved families.
The Good Grief Project
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTGGP provides comfort and support to families grieving after the sudden or untimely death of a loved one - in particular the death of a son or daughter. We encourage an active and creative response to grief, we raise awareness about the needs of the bereaved and promote an understanding of what it means to grieve in a culture that has difficulty talking openly about death, dying or bereavement.
Simnet Outreach Ministries
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareAll our Objects are charitable and the following activities in furthering them are for public benefit:Advancement of Christian religion and education Training, Workshops, Conferences and Seminars for Church Leaders Evangelism & Radio Ministry, Christian Counselling, Mission Meal Outreach for the homeless joint, Welfare/Support to bereaved families, Youth events
The Bereavement Counselling Services
Health, Social welfareThe provision of a one to one bereavement counselling service. Age range 18 years upwards. Who are resident in West Lancashire or have their doctor in that area.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church,sowerby Bridge
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Social welfareRegular public worship open to all.Provision of sacred space for personal prayer & contemplation.Pastoral work including visiting the sick & bereaved.Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses, schools & small groups.Supporting other charities in the UK & overseas.Providing family and children's activities for community.Building available for community activities
The Gathering Gates
Arts, Social welfareCreating spaces in East Anglia where people can access support and resources that enable human and planetary evolution on multiple levels, including spiritual, social, ecological and economic. Drawing on diverse traditions and practices, exploring questions of meaning and purpose, and collaborating together in order to renew community and contribute to a more beautiful and regenerative society.
Prostate Cancer Support
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareTo relieve the physical or mental distress or poverty of persons with prostate cancer, the partners, families and friends of persons with prostate cancer and persons bereaved through prostate cancer. To help and support persons with prostate cancer and those who care for them, the partners, families and friends of persons with prostate cancer and persons bereaved through prostate cancer.
Evelyn's Gift
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social welfareWe provide and promote CPR and Lifesaving skills training through schools, colleges, councils and community groups. We carry out little acts of kindness including providing toiletry items to homeless people, young people living in hostel accommodation and victims of domestic violence. We provide bereavement resources for children and items to help families affected by the death of a child.
Ava Marie Foundation
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareTO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PROVIDING MEMORY BOX TO PARENTS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE WHO HAVE LOST A CHILD WHETHER THROUGH NEONATAL DEATH, STILLBIRTH, MISCARRIAGE OR MEDICAL TERMINATION OR WHO ARE PREGNANT WITH A CHILD WITH A LIFE LIMITING CONDITION AND BY RAISING AWARENESS OF THE NEURO TUBE DEFECT, ANENCEPHALY.
The Sammy-Sized Gap
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe Sammy-sized GAP programme is dedicated to providing comprehensive postvention support to families and friends bereaved by suicide in Pembrokeshire. Our structured approach includes a variety of activities designed to address the immediate and long-term needs of those affected, while also fostering a more supportive and resilient community.
Army Widows' Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe Association aims:a) Offer friendship, support to widows/ers and partners of deceased army personnel .b) Address issues relating to widows/ers and their children with the Army authorities.c) Work closely with other ex-Service specialist organizations in support of widows/widowers and their children.d] Bereavement counselling and life skills advice and support
The Swan Song Project
Arts, Health, Social welfareThe relief of sickness and preservation of mental and physical health among people facing end of life, bereavement by death or a person or anticipation thereof and the protection and preservation of public health, particularly but not exclusively through music.
Adam's Rose
Health, Housing, Social welfareAdam's Rose provides support to those suffering from grief through various different channels including postal, online, social media support groups, community events and outings and also partnerships with local hospitals, funeral homes and other services. Currently supporting those in Cambridgeshire, we hope to expand the geographical regions we cover.
The Lee Rigby Foundation Limited
Health, Social care, Social welfareTo support persons suffering from bereavement or loss by providing counselling and other support. Relieving mental and physical distress and saving lives through contact, support, and holistic alternative care by providing retreat and respite centres, and promoting activities proven to benefit health. Relieving poverty and hardship arising from bereavement with grants of money and necessary items.
Family Worship Centre
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfare1) Support the christian faith and religious charitable activities.2) Provide bereavement help, counselling and support for families. 3) Provide clubs and associations, education and training for children and youth.4) Promote community and personal lifestyle transformation and individual self-worth.
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Health, Social welfareProviding free counselling for individuals struggling with poor mental health and individuals bereaved by suicide . Providing bereaved by suicide support groups . Providing free suicide awareness training . Providing information to raise awareness and prevent suicide particularly suicides linked to cocaine use
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many bereavement social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 748 registered bereavement social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the bereavement 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 bereavement social welfare charities?
Bereavement 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 bereavement social welfare charities?
Across all bereavement 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 bereavement social welfare charities?
Bereavement 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.