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Social welfare Charities That specialise in Loneliness

Discover 210 Social welfare charities that specialise in loneliness. Use the search below to filter within these results.

210
Charities
£5,280,882,026
Total Income
£632,517
Avg Income
85.6%
Program Ratio

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

Magic Me

Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Magic Me is an intergenerational arts charity building stronger and more cohesive communities. We foster wellbeing, combat social isolation and reduce loneliness by bringing younger and older people together through extraordinary creative activities. Based in Tower Hamlets, we work across East London and Essex, while our training, consultancy, and publications share our practice nationwide.

Latest Income: £445,797
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust

Charitable activities, Social welfare

makes grants to charitable causes, typically those within Tyne and Wear and its immediate surrounds which aim to ease social deprivation and / or enrich the fabric of the local community and / or the quality of life of individuals within that community

Latest Income: £444,482
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Helix Arts Limited

Social welfare

To educate the general public in the arts, especially by enabling members of the public to work alongside artists producing works of high artistic class, and by the fostering and promotion of the participation in the arts within the North East region to address issues of social exclusion.

Latest Income: £437,288
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Age Concern Mid Mersey

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Promote the wellbeing of older people particularly those who suffer loneliness and isolation to help make their lives fulfilling, enjoyable and worthwhile, so that they might love later life.Working on behalf of older people across Merseyside to promote and provide a holistic range of health, wellbeing, care and support services allowing more independence, informed choice and greater control.

Latest Income: £435,809
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Be Free Young Carers LTD

Beneficiary group, Health, Social care, Social welfare

Be Free Young Carers supports young carers aged 8 to 17 years old, by providing 1 21 emotional support, respite activities, 13 plus Youth Club, bespoke befriending service and offering training in practical skills, all of which helps reduce the anxiety and stress so many young carers experience and increases mental health.

Latest Income: £421,059
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Calne Community Transport

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

Transport for the disabled, frail, elderly, other groups for Social Welfare and recreational purposes including social inclusion to combat loneliness, charitable groups, groups with a common interest and those who are unable to use other forms of transport.

Latest Income: £409,879
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Blindaid

Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfare

Community Sight Support Service: An outreach service for blind and visually impaired people residing in the 12 inner London boroughs to alleviate social isolation and provide practical support Also: Telephone Support and Community ProjectsShare London Project - volunteers facilitate social outings in LondonSmall grants for aids and equipment to facilitate independent living

Latest Income: £407,700
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Wavelength Charity Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Aiming to tackle the effects of loneliness and isolation internationally and within the UK by providing representation, advice, equipment, fostering cooperation, undertaken research and developing initiatives. Particular older people, people who are vulnerable or disabled and people who are disadvantage by illness or social isolation. Priority is given work that significantly relieve loneliness.

Latest Income: £406,139
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation

Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Social welfare

Providing support, care and friendship for the elderly and young persons through the provision of day facilities. These offer companionship for the socially isolated, craft clubs for people with disabilities, a befriending scheme, a free mobility aid loan scheme, access to wheelchair friendly woodland walks, bird hides and an outdoor classroom facility for youth organisations and school groups.

Latest Income: £384,395
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Proteus Theatre Company Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfare, Society

Proteus Theatre Company has a history of creating high quality work, producing a programme of touring shows, projects, workshops including participatory opportunities for the wider community. Making work for and with diverse communities, from rural villages to socially excluded young people, creating amazing experiences, advancing education and enriching lives through the performing arts.

Latest Income: £370,824
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Taxi Charity For Military Veterans

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfare

To organise outings, both in the United Kingdom and abroad, entertainment, transport and other support for any serviceman or woman who is a veteran of the Armed Forces. To assist in the care of former servicemen and women who are disabled, elderly, infirm, impoverished, lonely or otherwise in need of charitable assistance by making grants of money for providing or paying for items or services.

Latest Income: £324,844
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Eastern Ravens Trust

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The informal education of children and young people who are experiencing social exclusion and/or disadvantage.

Latest Income: £316,905
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Pepper Pot Centre

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

Provide facilities in social welfare, health & wellbeing, recreation,leisure with object of improving conditions of life,combating isolation, relieving needs of older people over 50,particularly African, Caribbean and other BME groups living in Kensington & Chelsea, surrounding boroughs and offer care services to those suffering physically.

Latest Income: £291,556
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Swan Women's Centre

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfare

Improving 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.

Latest Income: £286,288
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Vine Community Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social care, Social welfare

The management and operation of Marlow House, a caring community day centre for the elderly, disabled and lonely, including provision of meals and transport. In addition, the trust provides a meals on wheels service for housebound people and a community support programme to encourage independent living.

Latest Income: £278,761
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Hillingdon Women's Centre

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

Hillingdon Womens Centre provides a confidential safe space and support for all women in Hillingdon and surrounding areas. We promote the empowerment of women through friendship, opportunity, practical and emotional support and advice. At HWC, we provide services related to domestic abuse, general wellbeing, unemployment, isolation, as well as legal and benefits advice.

Latest Income: £272,588
Areas of Operation: City Of London
Status: Registered
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Chinese Wellbeing

Economic and community development, Health, Social care, Social welfare

Our services help to keep Chinese Elders in independent living as long as possible. We provide Domiciliary Care and Respite Services , Personal Wellbeing Services, a pre and post diagnostic dementia support service. Our Evergreen Club provides health talks including Covid related and various activities which reduce social isolation, loneliness and help to improve physical and mental wellbeing.

Latest Income: £250,947
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Warehouse Christian Trust

Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Social welfare

The short & long term objects of the Charity are for the Skillway arm to provide apprentice style training for young people up to school leaving age in a variety of manual skills,together with pastoral support and for The Cellar Camino Cafe to remain a focal point of serving presence and love with an openess to receiving all those who are lonely or distressed.

Latest Income: £250,871
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Interact Chelmsford Limited

Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social welfare

Activities & opportunities to support children & young people with additional needs/disabilities, their families/carers & the wider community. Including training & workshops to improve peoples' emotional, mental health & well-being; friendship, leisure & learning clubs & activities, befriending & peer support; increasing awareness & reducing the stigma associated with disability.

Latest Income: £235,541
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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West Wales Action For Mental Health

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Working together with service users, carers, voluntary organisations, statutory providers and commissioners to improve the standards of mental health throughout West Wales. Has helped to develop projects for self help groups, drop in services, befriending schemes, housing, employment, carer and user groups, advocacy and patient's councils

Latest Income: £233,682
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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The Abbeyfield Wrexham Society LTD

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The principal activity of the society, as determined by its memorandum of association,continues to be the provision of accomodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of the The Abbeyfield Society Limited.

Latest Income: £223,966
Areas of Operation: Wrexham
Status: Registered
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The Archway Foundation

Health, Social welfare

Aims to relieve distress caused by loneliness and social isolation. Offers social gatherings and one-to-one support service to those experiencing loneliness. Aims to prevent mental health deterioration affected by social isolation.

Latest Income: £216,967
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Beaford Arts

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

The aim of Beaford Arts is to work with the people of Devon, primarily in the Northern region, to deliver an inspiring and imaginative programme of high quality creative arts projects, events and activities and helping to address the issues of rural isolation and social exclusion; and to run a residential centre for the arts with a priority for educative work with young people.

Latest Income: £212,225
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Age Concern Lutterworth And District

Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Lutterworth's Age Concern working for people in later life of Lutterworth and the surrounding villages, making later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, aiming to combat isolation and loneliness. The charity provides a wide range of social activities weekly or monthly. We also signpost advice and information on a variety of subjects. A Lutterworth charity working for Lutterworth people.

Latest Income: £207,309
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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The Abbey Road Centre

Health, Social welfare

The Abbey Road Centre (Canolfan Abbey Road) is a community resource centre providing support, information and resources to promote better mental health. Support may be accessed via befriending and counselling, workshops and training, activities and complimentary therapies. We host other relevant organisations who deliver their services on site.

Latest Income: £206,431
Areas of Operation: Gwynedd
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many loneliness social welfare charities are there in the UK?

There are 210 registered loneliness social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the loneliness 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 loneliness social welfare charities?

Loneliness 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 loneliness social welfare charities?

Across all loneliness 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 loneliness social welfare charities?

Loneliness 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.