Social welfare Charities That specialise in Bereavement
Discover 116 Social welfare charities that specialise in bereavement. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Muslim Cultural Society Of The United Kingdom
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe committee members attended family matters, visiting the sick and elderly and bereaved families. Ladies group meet once a month. Functions held for members at large. Provide religious education to children and families on a weekly and monthly basis. Distribution of free news letters and calendars to members.
Axminster Care Service
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of Car Service to transport clients to hospital & doctor's appointments. Financial assistance to local churches, Job Centre, families in need, food banks, local schools & colleges, Centre for people with disabilities, Scouts, Heritage and Arts centres, local community projects. Community sports centre, bereavement counselling.
Smt Kamalaben Bhanushanker Joshi, Samasta Bardai Widows Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareOur charity provides basic monthly income for widows in the Bardai region of Gujrat, India. Although the money distributed is a poor substitute for the loss of a spouse, it provides a small comfort of a regular income in both young and old age.
Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareJBCS was set up to protect and preserve mental health and the relief of suffering and distress caused through bereavement by:Offering bereavement counselling to the Jewish community, individuals, children, young people and families;Providing advice and support on bereavement issues;Providing training to individuals and organisations on bereavement.
Ilkeston & District Centre For Voluntary Service, The Flamsteed Centre
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareTo provide a base for Numerous local groups; Ilkeston WI, Helen O Grady Drama, Tai Chi, Yoga, , Royal British Legion, companions group, Age Uk Strong & Steady , Survivors Of Bereavement By Suicide Support Group. Everyone Eats lunching togetherWe provide daycare for people who are experiencing memory problems, dementia, lonely and isolated. We cover the boroughs of Erewash/Amber Valley
Social Workers Benevolent Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareHelps social workers who are experiencing financial difficulties because of sickness, bereavement, family difficulties, increasing frailty or sudden catastrophe.
English Evangelical Sisterhood Of Mary
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareDISTRIBUTES CHRISTIAN LITERATURE,DVD'S ETC..HOLDS OPEN DAYS AND RETREATS FOR PRAYER MEDITATION AND BIBLE STUDYPROVIDES BEREAVEMENT AND OTHER COUNSELLING ON REQUESTTAKES PART IN SEPARATE AND JOINT CHRISTIAN AND JEWISH EVENTSHAS A MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY
The Catholic Children's Society (shrewsbury Diocese) Inc
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe Society offers various services across the Shrewsbury Diocese these include: Community Action Support, Family Groups, School Social work, Home Visiting Service, School Counselling, Parenting programmes We also offer delivery of courses and training focused on children, family and community were children are bereaved or grieving.
New Life Community Church North Walsham
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareWe are a church operating in and serving North Walsham and the surrounding areas. We carry out regular church activities - church services and so on - as well as running an assortment of social activities, children's and youth groups. We are also involved in other various activities such as counselling, particularly pregnancy crisis and bereavement counselling.
The Barnet Bereavement Service
Health, Social welfareWe offer bereavement counselling to adult residents in The London Borough of Barnet.
St Andrew’s Church Hingham Charity
Beneficiary group, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareProvision of Christian Services and worship. Enabling baptisms weddings and funerals Serving the local community Connecting with the history and heritage of the church and community Encouraging Christian discipleship and commitmentChristian pastoral ministry to those of all ages but particularly children and the elderlySupport of the bereaved
Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service
Health, Social welfareBEREAVEMENT COUNSELLING in the area of Solihull and some surrounding local areas: Training of prospective counsellors and the provision of guidance and on-going training for all SBCS Counsellors including a service in trining to local industry, hospitals and local authorities.
Coppice Mission Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Religion, Social welfareWe provide Sunday Services, Bible study and prayer, door to door visiting, pastoral care and listening to anyone in need of help particularly the elderly, bereaved and disabled. Children's clubs for pre-school and primary school age. Meetings for people in the community. We allow use of premises to members of the church or clubs and to people and organisations that share the same christian ethos
Ismaili Trust (uk)
Social welfareThe aim of the charity is to work for the benefit of the Ismaili Community and in particular for the relief of poverty and advancement of education.The charity also aims to support members of the community at the time of bereavement, by providing support and facilities for burials.
Armed Forces Widows And Bereaved Families Association (uk)
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo improve conditions for War Widows and Widowers and to keep them informed of legislation that may affect them. To keep the government informed of their needs and circumstances.
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'
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 West Indian Association Of Service Personnel (wasp)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareThe activities includes.1.Social facilities to members and the general public. 2.Thursday luncheon for pensioners. 3. Educational services to those interested in our military history. 4.Support to bereaved family of members. 5. 3 current projects - to set up a Caribbean military museum, accommodation for homeless forces personnel 6.Fund-raising . Military Parade 7. Food bank for members.
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.
UK Apostolic Church Of God 7th Day
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfareOur mission takes place home and abroad, some of the ways we help are listed below:- Clothe and feed the needy- Visit, pray and comfort the sick/bereaved- Support the homeless- Help with payment of medical bills- Support disadvantaged young people; financially, socially and emotionally- Taking young people on holiday tripsEveryone is important to us. We change lives for the better.
The Guild Of All Souls
Social welfare1. Intercessory prayer for the Dying and for the Repose of the Souls of the Departed.2. To promote the doctrines of the Christian creed: "The Communion of the Saints" and "The Resurrection from the Dead" via prayers of the Members. Endeavoring to care for the dying, the dead and the bereaved.3. To receive advowsons, by bequest in wills and administer patronage
Woodside Bereavement Service
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfare1 to 1 and group Counselling for adults and/or children who have experienced a bereavement or loss
Abinger Consolidated Charities
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareGives money to a list of regular beneficiaries within the Ancient Parish of Abinger in the form of vouchers at Christmas and mid year. Also gives one off financial assistance to households at a time of specific need usually arising from a change of circumstances such as unemployment, bereavement or chronic illness. From time to time we also give to other local charities.
The Fuel Allotment
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareThe charity is for the benefit of the parishioners of Hardingham. It gives fuel grants to the elderly and infirm. Grants for help in sickness and disability. Grants towards bereavement costs. Education and facilities for the young and elderly are considered. The trustees welcome referrals of potential beneficiaries from any source. The charity supports the most needy.
Oldham Bereavement Support Service
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareConfidential one to one counselling services for the bereaved. This service includes specially trained counsellors for children and young persons, who are coming to terms with bereavement. Our service relies on volunteers, who are trained and operate within BACP guidelines.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many bereavement social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 116 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?
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 bereavement social welfare charities?
Bereavement social welfare charities reported a combined annual income of £5.3bn 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 85.6%. 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 £633k. 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.