Social welfare Charities That specialise in Individual poverty
Discover 4,579 Social welfare charities that specialise in individual poverty. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Lloyds Bank Foundation For England & Wales
Social welfareTo be a leading grant maker supporting and working in partnership with recognised charitable organisations which help people, especially those who are disadvantaged or disabled, to play a fuller role in communities throughout England and Wales.
Church Communities UK
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareAdvancing the Christian faith and particularly establishing church communities where members devote themselves to the service of Jesus Christ that includes work, worship, apostolic mission, education and family life. We welcome visitors and give charitable assistance in support of peace, justice, reconciliation, non-violence, community, education, and alleviation of poverty and suffering.
Mirus - Wales
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareWe relieve people in Wales who are in need due to a learning disability, a mental or physical illness of any description, old age, dependence on drugs or alcohol, homelessness, financial hardship, or any other vulnerability or disadvantage, in order to enable them to live fulfilled, valued lives. We provide care, support, education, accommodation & practical advice.
Depaul UK
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareTo offer homeless and disadvantaged young people the opportunity to fulfill their potential and move towards a positive and independent future
Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd.
Armed forces, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo provide quality care and support to members of the ex-Service community and to help disadvantaged men and women find meaningful and sustained employment
Birmingham Diocesan Trust
Education, Professions, Social welfareProvision of religious services, maintenance of church, school and related property. Maintenance and support of clergy. Education. Relief of sick and poor catholics and other associated works of charity.
Poor Servants Of The Mother Of God
Education, Housing, Social care, Social welfareSocial & Pastoral work.Operation of: Care Homes, Childrens' services, Schools and Retreat Centres.Religious Worship and Prayer.Overseas outreach & missions.
The Elton John AIDS Foundation
Health, Social welfareThe Foundation empowers people infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS, to alleviate their physical, emotional and financial hardship, enabling them to improve their quality of life, live with dignity and exercise self determination. It funds broad ranges of services and operational research, focusing on the most disadvantaged and high risk groups both in the UK and around the world.
The Congregation Of The Little Sisters Of The Poor - English Province
Beneficiary group, Social welfareCARE OF AGED POOR OF BOTH SEXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITUTION OF THE CONGREGATION.
The Saifee Foundation Of Europe
Social welfareAdvancement of religion, the relief of poverty, the advancement of education and learning, the provision of medical aid and any other objects of a charitable nature beneficial to the public at large
Pilgrims' Friend Society
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe charity's object is to advance the Christian Faith as set out in the Doctrinal Basis and to relieve elderly, poor, sick, disabled, or infirm persons, and for those purposes, among other activities, to provide residential accommodation for such persons administered to the glory of God. Across our group of charities, we operate 12 residential care homes and 9 housing schemes for older people.
Christ's Hospital Foundation
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe education of poor or needy children
Bht Sussex
Housing, Social welfareBHT's Mission, delivered through its services, is aimed at combating homelessness, creating opportunities and promoting change. Since the 1960s BHT has developed a range of services to meet the needs of homeless, insecurely housed and vulnerable men and women. Our services aim to tackle both the causes and effects of homelessness and poverty.
The Society Of St James
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe relief of poverty, sickness, hardship and distress in particular but not exclusively of persons who are homeless, unemployed or who have substance addictions by the provision of housing, rehabilitation, care, support, education, training and employment opportunities; in order to improve individuals life opportunities and the quality of life and to contribute to the wider community
Furniture Resource Centre Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfare1) To relieve need, hardship or distress by the provision of furniture and other household accessories to low income families.2) To advance any charitable purpose for the benefit of the public and in particular the provision of training for excluded groups to further their chances of obtaining full time employment and the provision of recycling services which directly benefit the environment
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust
Health, Social welfareProviding state of the art cancer treatmentTreating poor cancer patients free of charge or at subsidised rateResearch into the probable causes of cancer
Farm Africa Limited
Economic and community development, Social welfareFarm Africa is an international non-governmental organisation whose vision is of a prosperous rural Africa. Our aim is to reduce poverty permanently by unleashing African farmers' abilities to grow their incomes and manage their natural resources sustainably.
Fairfield Independent Hospital
Health, Housing, Social welfareWe provide a broad range of clinical and health services to the public.We provide consulting rooms, diagnostic facilities, operating theatres and treatment rooms in order to relieve sickness, injury and poor health amongst the sick, convalescent, disabled and infirm. We promote and preserve good physical and mental health.
The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareWorld Jewish Relief is the UK Jewish community's international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant, we bring dignity to the elderly, assistance to refugees and we respond to international disasters.
National Energy Action
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareRESEARCHING AND ANALYSING THE CAUSES AND EXTENT OF FUEL POVERTY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES TO ADDRESS IT.MANAGING PROJECTS IN INNER CITIES AND RURAL AREAS WHICH SHOW INNOVATIVE WAYS OF TACKLING FUEL POVERTY AND THAT BRING WIDER BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.CAMPAIGNING TO INCREASE RESOURCES TO ERADICATE FUEL POVERTY. PROVISION OF ADVICE AND TRAINING SERVICES.
Bp Helios Fund
Social welfareTo assist financially those former employees of the British Petroleum Company Plc or any subsidiary or associated companies and their dependants, who are suffering severe financial hardship or need. Assistance is normally given in the form of a grant or a loan.
Cml - Chevras Mo'oz Ladol
Religion, Social welfareAdvancement of Orthodox Jewish faith, religious education and relief of poverty.
The Rank Foundation Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement and promotion of the Christian religion and Christian religious education of the public, advancing public knowledge of other world faiths with significant communities in the United Kingdom. Encouraging and developing leadership amongst young people and supporting disadvantaged young people and those frail or lonely through old age and disability.
Caring For Communities And People
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareTo provide assistance for socially deprived young people, particularly those aged from 16 to 25 years; to provide accommodation for homeless persons; to provide for those in financial need; and to provide care; support and resettlement advice to those in need or at risk
The Raphael Freshwater Memorial Association
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareThe charity promotes religious education and observance within the tenets of Orthodox Judaism and is involved in the relief of poverty. The charity makes grants to organisations and institutions which operate in the charitable fields mentioned above.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many individual-poverty social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,579 registered individual-poverty social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the individual-poverty 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 individual-poverty social welfare charities?
Individual-poverty 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 individual-poverty social welfare charities?
Across all individual-poverty 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 individual-poverty social welfare charities?
Individual-poverty 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.