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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Warwickshire Counselling Centre
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Social welfareWe offer a confidential and professional counselling service for adults, children and young people from throughout Warwickshire but especially Nuneaton, Bedworth and the surrounding areas. We offer counselling in schools, childrens centres, and in our centre in Nuneaton. We offer training workshops in bereavement, anger awareness courses and an Introduction to Counselling Skills (ICSK-L2) course.
Harrys Rainbow
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareHarry's Rainbow support children, young people and young adults 0-25 years, bereaved of a parent or sibling. We provide resources, books, memory boxes, therapeutic mentoring, a range of facilitated groups activities and trips and short breaks.
Swan Women's Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareImproving women and girls mental health & emotional wellbeing. Providing targeted support for those affected by mental ill health, domestic abuse, inequality, poverty, isolation and loneliness. Counselling : Befriending; Holistic Therapies and Advocacy to support progression and recovery. Support groups for women and girls to understand and manage depression, anxiety, loss and grief.
Way Widowed And Young
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfarei. To advance the education of the public to raise the awareness of the needs of people who are widowed and young. ii. To relieve persons in need, following bereavement by offering a peer-to-peer support network for anyone aged 50 or under, at time of bereavement, who is overcoming the loss of a partner, married or not, with or without children, inclusive of any sexual orientation.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of All Saints Oakham
Arts, Education, Religion, Social welfareRegular public worship open to all. Taking of religious assemblies in schools. The provision ofsacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick andthe bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings, distribution of literature.
Jigsaw(southeast)
Beneficiary group, Social welfareJigsaw (South East) provides services and support to children and young people who are preparing for the loss of a family member and those who have been bereaved of a family member. We operate this service in Surrey, West Sussex and surrounding areas. We can provide 1:1 support, family groups and advice to professional in health and education.We also provide training to professionals.
Tytherington Family Worship Church
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Social care, Social welfarePRAYER MEETINGS, HOME BIBLE STUDIES, COFFEE MORNINGS,DRAMA GROUP, SINGING GROUP, SUNDAY SERVICES, JUNIOR CHURCH, GOLDEN MEMORIES, URBAN SAINTS GROUPS, MEN'S BREAKFAST, TEENTH QUILTERS, SPORT IN THE COMMUNITY, GOLFING GROUP, WOMEN'S GROUP, HOSPITAL SERVICES, NURSING/CARE HOME VISITS, ART GROUP, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT DROP IN GROUP, CHINESE GROUP, MISSIONARY SUPPORT.
Our Special Friends
Social welfare1.Help people at a vulnerable time in their lives to benefit from the companionship of animals through the provision of practical and emotional support.2.Increase the awareness and understanding of the benefits of the human-companion animal relationship and the impact of bereavement. 3.Facilitate the effective collaboration between human and companion animal organisations and support networks.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Benefice Of The Ascension, Cambridge (st. Giles With St. Peter, St. Luke And St. Augustine)
Beneficiary group, Education, Religion, Social welfareRegular public worship & provision of space for personal prayer & contemplation, open to all. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick & the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses, small groups & school assemblies. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through activities for senior citizens, young families & groups with special need. Supporting UK & overseas charities.
St Lukes Church, Lodge Moor
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfareWeekly lunches for over sixties. Bereavement support, memorial service.Free frozen meals to those suffering from illnesses, bereavement etc.Support for new and expectant mothers. Social groups for friendship mutual support. Financial support for home and overseas charities. Man soup wagon for homeless. Collections for poorer families. Children's and Youth Groups.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Swanley St Paul And Hextable St Peter
Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfarePublic worship. Space for personal prayer. Pastoral work with sick, bereaved. Teaching Christianity in sermons, courses, small groups. Youth work. Promoting Christianity by staging events, meetings, distributing literature. Promoting the Church's mission with senior citizens, parents and toddlers, special need groups. Supporting charities in UK and overseas.
The Paperweight Trust
Religion, Social welfareThe relief of financial hardship and emotional stress by the provision of free practical advice and assistance primarily to persons who are members of the Jewish Community resident in the UK who through lack of means, knowledge or as a result of circumstances such as bereavement, divorce or any other circumstances are unable to access and/ or obtain such advice.
Families In Grief (f.i.g.)
Beneficiary group, Social welfareFiG supports children, young people and their families living in North Devon and Torridge who have experienced the death of someone close to them.
Trinity Church Gosforth
Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe Charity will engage in a range of activities ,either on its own or with others, including; a) the celebration of public worship which is held on Sundays. Festivals are marked by special services with a community/ family appeal; b) the teaching of the Christian Faith c) mission & evangelism; d) pastoral work, including visiting the sick & bereaved. Provision of facilities for local community
Trinity Methodist Church Woking
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareTrinity is a welcoming church seeking to live in the love of God and share the message of Jesus Christ. Worship is at the centre and is open to all. Members engage in pastoral work, visiting the sick and elderly and the bereaved. Our premises provide accommodation for community groups and organisations. We seek to develop community within and beyond our church walls.
Morgan's Army Charitable Foundation
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareWe support families of children diagnosed with cancer in South Wales through equipment grants, hardship grants, bereavement boxes and peer support events. We also contribute to projects run by major welsh childhood cancer charities that benefit our families.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Prittlewell
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareRegular parish worship open to all. Provision of sacred space for personal prayer/contemplation. Pastoral work: visiting sick/bereaved, funerals, baptisms, weddings. Promoting Christian faith through church school, group study/quiet days. Provision of halls space at affordable cost for community activities. Fundraising to support local centre for homeless people, hospices and overseas mission.
Support After Murder And Manslaughter
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareSAMM is an independent voluntary organisation. We offer help and support to those bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter. Our volunteers have been similarly bereaved and can share what this feels like. We are also involved in training and research, raising public awareness and increasing the understanding of organisations who work closely with bereaved families.
North Cumbria Methodist Circuit
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareTEACHING OF CHRISTIANITY THROUGH SERMONS, COURSES & SMALL GROUPS. PASTORAL WORKINCLUDING VISITING THE SICK & BEREAVED. TAKING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLIES IN LOCAL SCHOOLS.PROMOTING THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH (& AIDING SOCIAL COHESION) THROUGH ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE, PARENTS AND TODDLERS & OTHER SPECIFIC NEED GROUPS. SUPPORTING OTHER CHARITIES IN THE UK & OVERSEAS FINANCIALLY & WITH PRAYER
Wealdstone Methodist Church
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareProvision of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church & non members alike. Provision of sacred space, a building, for prayer and contemplation. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses & small groups. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick & bereaved. Provision of a Friendship Cafe, a fellowship meeting and toddlers group, with a Christian Ethos.
Hbbs Counselling
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareProvides counselling services to children and adults
The Pentecostal Church Of Mangembo
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareTo Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus ChristTo run seminars to teach the principles of christian beliefsTo assist the needy, the bereaved and the sickTo run youth clubs
Balloons (devon)
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareWe provide pre & post bereavement support to children and young people (C&YP) after the death of someone important in their lives. Our support enables them to express and process their grief in their own way and at their own pace. This has a range of positive outcomes including the ability of C&YP to cope, move forward and stay positively engaged in their family and school life.
Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit
Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Christian Faith through worship; teaching in small groups; encouraging pastoral work amongst the sick, bereaved and others with particular needs; and supporting UK and overseas charities through finance and prayer.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Andrews, Shifnal
Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfarePromoting regular public worship open to all.Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses, small groups.Pastoral care, including visiting the sick & supporting the bereaved.Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings & the distribution of literature.Provision of children?s & youth activities with a Christian ethos. Supporting charities in the UK & overseas.
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.