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.
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The Christadelphian Isolation League
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe spiritual support and welfare of members of the Christadelphian community, their children and anyone interested in their beliefs throughout the world by means of newsletters, Bible Studies, lessons for children, exhortations - all delivered by post or email.
The George Henry Collins Charity
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe relief from illness, infirmity, old age and loneliness through Charitable Organisations preferably within the Birmingham area. However Charitable Organisations within a maximum radius of 25 miles around the Birmingham City Centre may also be supported.
Sidney Walter Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of youth gym club for young people 13-18 years of age. Supporting lonely, elderly and vulnerable groups of the community by providing a social meeting place with activities.Encouraging better fitness levels and sustaining specialist gym classes for the above groups.
Support For Carers (scarborough And District)
Housing, Social care, Social welfareTo give Carers weekly respite time thus safeguarding their health and enabling them to continue to care at home. To operate a service that befriends socially isolated people living alone in the local community.
Lowestoft And District Mencap Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Social welfare, SocietyThe Unity Centre is a cafe/charity shop offering advice/befriending/hate crime support. Activities: karaoke, arts & crafts, Bang & Crash, wellbeing and Groove.Our Unity Youth Projects department runs The Fort, a gaming hub that specialises in improving social connectivity & life/social skills, through digital/IT-based & modernised projects & activities, such as card/board/video games, D&D & VR.
Birmingham Christmas Shelter
Housing, Social welfareWe provide food, warmth, shelter and friendship to the homeless and lonely of Birmingham during the Christmas period, regardless of gender, colour, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Friends Of The Hailey Day Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareThe Trust provides a wide and diverse range of activities for older people in Sawbridgeworth. Activities include quizzes, outings, keep fit, cooked lunches, cinema experience, chiropody, hearing aid support, art, I.T. training, whist, bingo, musical afternoons, poetry goup and the opportunity for social interaction aimed at avoiding isolation and depression among older people.
Churchill And Langford Minibus Society
Beneficiary group, Social welfareminibus for elderly/old people, people with disabilities. To provide transport in the 5 parishes we cover to those who have special needs have young children or are socially isolated, as agreed by the committee.
Thame Senior Friendship Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareSocial interaction, for frail and or socially isolated older people,providing help and support to vulnerable older adults. A hot two course meal is provided. Activities include , quizzes, bingo, entertainment, speakers, outings, summer garden party & special Christmas lunch. Open three days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 50 weeks of the year.
Dearne Valley Venture
Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity's aim is to relieve the effects of economic and social exclusion in our local community. We run a Centre offering recreation, training and social interaction for people of all ages. The activities we offer are in response to local need and requests. We are fully independent, allowing us to act impartially. We also act as an umbrella organisation for local groups.
Bournemouth Islamic Centre And Central Mosque (biccm)
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareThe trust provides a place of worship for Muslims and also provides essential Islamic education for the local Muslim community, both children and adults.The Mosque also acts as a community centre for social contact for both Indigenous and visiting Muslims,
Pulborough And District Community Care Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareServices & activities for (mostly older) people living in Pulborough & the surrounding villages, including a weekly lunch club, a befriending and visiting service, a parent/carer social Pop-In and community transport services.
The Victory Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Charity provides a Club for ex-service men and women and their families, of Cheltenham and district, to relax and enjoy social contact with each other.The Club is in the process of development and aims to provide a first class environment for these activities
Magdalen Hospital Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfarePromotes the welfare of children and young people under the age of 25 who suffer from various effects of social deprivation, abuse, mental and physical handicap, inadequate housing, lack of education or training, and the problems derived from unemployment and lone parent families.
Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern
Beneficiary group, Health, Saving of lives, Social welfareDinas Powys Voluntary Concern provides a service to individuals, groups and organisations, in particular the elderly and people with disabilities. It does this by providing a community resource centre, running a wellbeing and befriending scheme, providing and maintaining a minibus-ambulance, publishing a free newsletter and community directory, offering support to local voluntary organisations.
Fleet Arts
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo advance education in the arts, by providing inclusive and creative well-being events in Derbyshire, and in particular for those socially excluded. " Socially excluded" means those excluded from parts of society due to one or more of the following factors namely financial hardship, poor education/attainment, unemployment, disability/health issues, ethnic origin, gender, or age.
The Victoria Centre
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Victoria Centre in Lydney promotes the welfare of the elderly, those with disability and others in need in any manner which is legal. This is mainly achieved by offering social contact, lunches and activities at the centre.
Aldridge Central Community Association
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareBALANCE CLASS, DANCE-TEACHING & SOCIAL, ART CLASSES, EXERCISE - TAI CHI , YOGA, PILATES, FITNESS CHILDRENS BALLET, DANCE & CRAFT, KIDDIBOP, BRIDGE, U3A MEETINGS, INC. FRENCH, BRIDGE, RUMMIKUB, WHIST, PHOTOGRAPHY, NHS BLOOD COLLECTION, UKULELE,CRAFTING, MACHINE KNITTING, SLIMMING WORLD , LINK & FILLING STATION CHURCH MTGS, WAL SPINNERS, IAMS, SOCIAL GATHERING FOR LONELINESS/DEMENTIA
Ramsey And District Day Centre
Social care, Social welfareSocial contact via meetings, outings, physical and mental stimulation and provision of a hot meal.
Christian Care Association
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareBefriending and supporting needy families in the London Borough of Merton, especially those experiencing housing and social difficulties. Arranging some outings and activities for children from these families. Running a small furniture project to collect, store and distribute donated furniture.
Africa Christian Fellowship (uk And Eire)
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe ACF exist to propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to bring relief, storation and hope to those in need. We aim to work with local Churches and other Christian groups to advance the Chritian faith and through practical help assist individuals and families to overcome poverty and other social deprivation. We provide training, seminars and confreneces for adult and young people.
Homeless And Rootless At Christmas
Housing, Social welfareTo meet the needs of men and women who are homeless, root-less, isolated or lonely over the Christmas and New Year period by providing meals, clothes, companionship, access to services such as hairdressing - support for organisations who offer similar schemes through the year.
Hackney Muslim Women's Council
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareProvide advice, information and advocacy to elderly Asian women in their own language (Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu). Outreach and befriending services to disabled, vulnerable and isolated women. Support group - once a month - social support group offering workshops on health issues, confidence building, cultural issues, advocacy and targets isolated vulnerable women.English teaching,sewing dresses
Teddington And Hampton Wick Voluntary Care Group
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareDoor to door transport for those in need using volunteer drivers. Shopping buses with escorts for those who wish to shop for themselves but need assistance with accessible transport and carrying bags. Shopping for the housebound. Social activities for the lonely with transport provided, using accessible transport buses if needed.
The Community Of Grace
Housing, Social welfareCommunity of Grace empowers homeless and socially isolated people to transform their lives. We provide support and accommodation and encourage them to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities so so that they may become full members of society playing their part in the local community.
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.