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.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Bull Terrier Club (uk) Welfare Trust
Social welfareTo relieve the suffering and distress of Bull Terriers. To give care and protection to Bull Terriers which are in need by reason of sickness,maltreatment, or poor circumstances.
Rotary District 1060 Charitable Trust Fund
Beneficiary group, Social welfareFunds will be distributed for the relief of the poor and needy or to or for such other charitable and educational purpose, institution, society or object as Rotary International District 1060 shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct. The initial fund was created for the provision of holidays for underprivileged young people under 18 yearts of age - "The childrens holiday fund".
Association Of Friends Of Shannon Court
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe objects of the Friends is the provision of, or assistance in the provision of, facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupation in order to improve in particular the conditions of life for the Residents of the Shannon Court Home and or relief of poverty and sickness among the elderly.
The Strathspey Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfareGrants to organisations operating in areas of Poverty, in many countries of the world, either directly or usually through other charities (Countries shown below are countries within which the beneficiary charities are located, but frequently the grants are solely for their work in a particular country in Africa, South America or Asia)
Tilehurst Poor's Land Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareFinancial support by grants to those in need, hardship or distress within the area of benefit.
Romanian Challenge Appeal
Social welfareWork towards the relief of poverty and mental or physical sickness amongst people in Romania.
Cantley Poor's Land Trust
Social welfareTo give financial assistance to the poor and needy residing specifically within the ancient parish of Cantley with Branton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Arcaid
Saving of lives, Social welfareArcaid is established for the relief of persons anywhere in the world outside the United Kingdom who are suffering any form of hardship or privation as a result of drought, flood, or other natural disaster, or war, oppression or other human activity, or who by reason of their social or economic conditions are in need of such assistance.
Sung Wah Taoist Association
Religion, Social welfarea) Relief of poverty or sickness with particular reference to those persons who are homelessb) Promote and support of research into problems of poverty and the publication of the useful results of such researchc) Promote the teaching of Confucius Tao and Buddha
Eva Reckitt Trust Fund
Charitable activities, Social welfareProvides grants Worldwide to movements who work for the education and betterment of the poor, undertake research into problems of the poor, provide relief of poverty and distress amongst persons who suffer as the result of international or industrial unrest, political or legal injustice, tyrany, oppression or persecution or who provide encouragement for the betterment and welfare of the poor.
The Wye And Brook India Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe charity exists for raising and transferring money to support the education of children of the poor and disadvantaged people of Delhi, India, and those parts adjoining or adjacent to Delhi.
Sydney E Franklin Deceased's New Second Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareSupport Charities involved in the relief of poverty & disability & protection of endangered species. Emphasis is on developing world children, education & communities working towards self sufficiency.Funds distributed annually to smaller organisations with income under GBP200,000.Written applications only, to include, or have weblinks to, most recent audited accounts.Individuals not funded.
Chaos
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareCHAOS provides free camping holidays for disadvantaged children who would not otherwise have one. It operates in East London and serves boroughs including Barking & Dagenham, Newham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Havering and Hackney. Recommendations for places on CHAOS holidays are usually made through the charity's links with schools, social services and other welfare groups.
Silverton Parochial Charity
Social welfareThe trustees apply the income in relieving, either generally or individually, persons resident within the parish who are in a condition of need, hardship or distress.Surplus income can be applied to any charitable purpose for the benefit of the Silverton inhabitants.
The Rabbi Solomon D Sassoon Memorial Fund
Social welfareEducation, medical, religion, poverty and general
Norman Almshouses Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareLetting, upkeep and general maintenance of 7 Almshouses for elderly, poor or needy residents of Northwold.
The Great Commission Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareGCT presently supports the following:1. The Great Commission Christco Project (Kenya), including a Christian school in a deprived area near Nakuru, a medical centre, a feeding programme and refugee relief work; 2. Mapping and planning assistance for a city concept in the Volta Region, Ghana.
The Gospel In Action Trust
Social welfareTo advance the Christian religion in any part of the world, including the UK. To relieve hardship, distress and suffering of persons in need in any part of the world, including the UK.
Poor's Land
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfareThe charity was founded on bequests from various benefactors to Bilton in the past, including monies and freehold land currently used as allotments. The income from investment of the monies and allotment rents received is used for the benefit of the poor, the elderly and the younger inhabitants of the ancient parish of Bilton.
Queen's Cottages
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe five queen's cottages provide accommodation for those in need, hardship or distress, with a connection to Heacham. Priority is given to aged single ladies or if no suitable applicants, gentlemen in need hardship or distress with a strong link to Heacham.
Anglo-Indian Concern
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe relief of poverty and sickness , the advancement of education and religion in India, relief for the elderly in India.
Children In Need Fund
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfarePROVIDING HELP THROUGH HOSPITALS AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS FOR SICK, AFFLICTED AND POOR CHILDREN, TO OFFER GIFTS, SPECIALIST MEDICAL TREATMENT, HOLIDAYS, FOOD AND PROVIDE ALL OTHER WELFARE FACILITIES POSSIBLE.
The Belling Charitable Settlement
Education, Social welfareDistribution of capital and income for education, including scholarships and the relief of poverty to persons involved in the electrical appliance industry and their dependents.
The Rotary Club Of Kendal Charitable Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo provide funds for the relief of poverty and distress to individuals or organisations approved by the Council of the Rotary Club of Kendal and to provide funds for the advancement of education.
Criffel Charitable Trust
Social welfareThe principal objects of the charity are the relief of the poor and needy, the advancement of Christianity and the relief of sickness.
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.