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Social welfare Charities That specialise in Individual poverty

Discover 14,700 Social welfare charities that specialise in individual poverty. Use the search below to filter within these results.

14,700
Charities
£14,612,203,955
Total Income
£515,149
Avg Income
86.5%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Spring Housing Association Limited

Housing, Social welfare

We work to the following aims:To provide high quality accommodation for people in housing need.To prevent and reduce homelessnessTo assist people on a journey away from housing need towards a future of stability, happiness and independence.To create long term prosperity by investing to prevent homelessness, poverty and social isolation and to inspire and unlock peoples potential.

Latest Income: £21,364,135
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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African Agricultural Technology Foundation

Economic and community development, Social welfare

RELIEF OF POVERTY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BY: IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY; FACILITATING PARTNERSHIPS FOR TRANSFER AND USE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES BY SMALLHOLDER/RESOURCE-POOR FARMERS.DEVELOPING, ARRANGING AND EFFECTING ACCESS BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS TO EXISTING AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES THAT CAN BE ADAPTED FOR THEIR BENEFIT.

Latest Income: £21,333,038
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Andrews Charitable Trust

Arts, Housing, Social welfare

ACT is a charitable trust, which supports the work of other charities. We focus on tackling housing-related poverty including supporting social action by churches and through the distribution of Christian literature. We register consolidated financial statements, which includes our investment in Andrews & Partners Ltd, also set up by Cecil Jackson Cole, our founder.

Latest Income: £21,293,460
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Saifee Foundation Of Europe

Social welfare

Advancement 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

Latest Income: £21,120,320
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Pilgrims' Friend Society

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £20,978,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Penrose Options

Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Relieve people in need with mental ill health, those suffering from substance misuse, ex-offenders, homeless, poor people, aged, disabled or chronically sick by the following means: (a) Housing, accommodation, services including medical, social, welfare, rehabilitative, resettlement and care services; (b) Education, training, employment, mentoring and other similar services.

Latest Income: £20,879,000
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

- The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship among orphaned children and other individuals in need .- The prevention or relief of sickness among orphaned children and other individuals in need.

Latest Income: £20,390,918
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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St Elizabeth's Centre

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE, DISABILITY, GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES, THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY, PROVIDES SERVICES, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, PROVIDES HUMAN RESOURCES, EDUCATION/TRAINING, ELDERLY/OLD PEOPLE, OTHER DEFINED GROUPS.

Latest Income: £18,963,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Amud Hatzdokoh Trust

Religion, Social welfare

The objectives of Amud Hatzdokoh are i) The advancement of the Orthodox Jewish faith and religious education ii) The relief of poverty sickness and infirmity amongst members of the Jewish faith, and iii) Other charitable purposes.

Latest Income: £18,594,171
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Bht Sussex

Housing, Social welfare

BHT'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.

Latest Income: £18,528,667
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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The Society Of St James

Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfare

The 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

Latest Income: £17,867,000
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Furniture Resource Centre Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfare

1) 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

Latest Income: £17,771,295
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust

Health, Social welfare

Providing state of the art cancer treatmentTreating poor cancer patients free of charge or at subsidised rateResearch into the probable causes of cancer

Latest Income: £17,740,632
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Purposeful Ventures

Social welfare

Purposeful Ventures will fund, develop, and grow not-for-profit initiatives that have the potential totransform lives by tackling challenges in education and society. Initiatives will focus on those who aresocially and economically disadvantaged.

Latest Income: £17,309,360
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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Clarion Futures

Social welfare

The objects of the Charity are to develop the capacity and skills of the members of any socially and economically disadvantaged community so that they are better able to participate more fully in society; the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship and to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded.

Latest Income: £17,228,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Farm Africa Limited

Economic and community development, Social welfare

Farm 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.

Latest Income: £16,877,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Fairfield Independent Hospital

Health, Housing, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £16,576,810
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Barnabas Fund

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare, Society

The charity receives donations which are then distributed by Barnabas Aid International to over 60 countries chiefly in Asia and Africa, making grants for relief and development of communities in need because of particular disadvantages. Grants are made in support of the objectives of advancing the Christian faith, the prevention or relief of suffering, poverty and to promote of human rights.

Latest Income: £16,536,572
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Haig Housing Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

To relieve need, financial hardship,sickness, disability, the effects of wounds, old age, or other like condition by the provision of assistance with housing for members or former members of the Armed Forces of the Crown, and their dependants

Latest Income: £16,484,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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YMCA Downslink Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

Primary objectives include the provision of accomodation, support, advice and therapeutic services, education and training, apprenticeships, leisure and recreational activities, particularly for young people and those who are disadvantaged.

Latest Income: £16,274,138
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Greenham Trust LTD

Economic and community development, Environment, Leisure, Social welfare

Community Development, External Grants, Nature Conservation, Arts , Partnership Working, Sport and Recreation,Resource Centre for Disadvantaged Groups, Horticultural Therapy Centre , and Support for Local Rural Communities. Investment in property to enable partnership working and better services.We operate in Newbury and the surrounding area (West Berkshire and North Hants).

Latest Income: £16,272,008
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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St Vincent De Paul Society (england And Wales)

Social welfare

The objective of the Charity is the relief of poverty, both material and emotional in England & Wales and abroad through: the person to person involvement of its voluntary members engaged in befriending and through 'Special Works' , which are projects established to address specific needs in the local community

Latest Income: £16,235,862
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Pohwer

Charitable activities, Health, Social welfare

POhWER provides information, advice, statutory and non statutory advocacy services to people with disabilities or who are vulnerable or disadvantaged, supporting them to speak up and have a voice that is heard when important decisions are being made about them. Our statutory advocacy services include Community Advocacy, Mental Health and Mental Capacity advocacy and NHS/Health Complaints advocacy.

Latest Income: £15,975,771
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Big Help Project

Charitable activities, Education, Religion, Social welfare

We work closely with our local community to develop and deliver impactful services which empower people to break down barriers and live happier healthier futures. Through our award-winning Debt Advice, Welfare Benefits Advocacy and Employability Support we work tirelessly to liberate people from the cycle of poverty.

Latest Income: £15,829,614
Areas of Operation: Knowsley
Status: Registered
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British Gas Energy Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfare

The Trust contributes to the relief of poverty, with a particular focus on fuel poverty. It helps families and individuals experiencing hardship who are struggling with gas and electricity debts by awarding grants to clear those debts. The Trust also funds organisations across England, Wales and Scotland to provide fuel debt and money advice services within communities.

Latest Income: £15,774,216
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many individual-poverty social welfare charities are there in the UK?

There are 14,700 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?

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 individual-poverty social welfare charities?

Individual-poverty 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 individual-poverty social welfare charities?

Across all individual-poverty 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 individual-poverty social welfare charities?

Individual-poverty 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.