Social welfare Charities That specialise in Refuge or shelter
Discover 218 Social welfare charities that specialise in refuge or shelter. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Moldova And Beyond
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, Housing, Social welfareThe Love Moldova Foundation is a Christian charity which raises funds in the UK to support the poor and vulnerable in Moldova and to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. We work with Moldovan charities, churches and individuals to fund a home for vulnerable elderly ladies and to support a refuge for young girls at risk of trafficking as well as outreach and youth work by the churches.
Real Deal Plus Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareWe support vulnerable people by offering a place of care and refuge, a listening ear, companionship and direct practical help. We provide alcohol, drug and relationship counselling and supply furniture, clothing and food parcels to those in need. We plan to implement a youth programme and a range of directed programmes around independent life skills, employability, sport and positive self-esteem.
The People's Evangelistic Mission (north Shields) Endowed Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfareChurch services on Sundays. Also Bible studies throughout the week. Support the spiritual needs of elderly residents in an assisted living complex. Continue to support the community through a local Women's Refuge and provide a Food Bank service in partnership with the CAB.
Taunton Womens Aid
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo promote the protection of adults and children who have suffered or are suffering from or have been exposed to domestic abuse by such means as are charitable including the preservation of their mental and physical health, the relief of need and the promotion of education concerning domestic abuse. These objectives will be mainly achieved through the awarding of grants.
Place Of Refuge Ministries International
Housing, Religion, Social welfareSupporting the homeless by providing food and temporary accomodation in local B&B.Providing general support as and when required to do so.
Pear Tree Farm Animal Sanctuary
Housing, Social welfarePear Tree Farm Animal Sanctuary provides sanctuary and refuge for animals in need, and actively seeks new homes for rehabilitated rescued animals. We provide veterinary treatment to those who need it, as well as promoting kindness and compassion, and raising awareness by educating and supporting the public on Animal Welfare issues.
Messiah Community Church
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social welfareTo worship and serve God fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ as set forth in Matthew 28:19-20. To minister to the needs of the members and others as the church is able to do so. To provide schools and colleges for the secular and spiritual education of mankind. To provide a place of refuge for abandon children and further shelters and accommodation for those in need.
Shanti Aid
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareWe are a Domestic Violence charity offering Outreach Service to women who require our support. The services we can provide support in are: Domestic Violence, Abuse, Divorce, Child Support, Immigration, Refuge, Benefits, Training Courses and Education Programmes, Access to Solicitors.
Carers Anonymous Animal Refuge Sanctuary
Animals, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareTo relieve & prevent suffering & distress in animals., particularly dogs, cats, horses, ponies,goats & domestic fowl & other such creatures in need of care & attention, rescue, sanctuary or re-homing by provision of such services as the charity shall from time to time decide.To advance public education in matters concerning animal welfare and aid.
The Nick Webber Memorial Trust For Malawi
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social welfareContinued support of Malawian children's charity Tikondane Continued support of NdiMoyo clinic through Nick's Place Continued payment of secondary school fees UsisyaCompleted construction of refuge for Women Lawyers' AssociationDistribution of menstrual health kits, Tikondane, Tidzuke Orphan Care and NdiMoyo clinic, Kochilira CDDS
Southwold Sailors' Reading Room Association
Heritage, Housing, Social welfareThe Southwold Sailors' Reading Room was built in 1864 as a refuge for fishermen and mariners when not engaged at sea. Displays of a seafaring nature line the walls and fill glass cabinets. Pictures and portraits of local fishermen and seascapes, model ships and maritime paraphernalia offer a fascinating history of Southwold's connections with the sea.
Kings Heath Action For Refugees
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareKings Heath Action for Refugees (KHAR) is a community fundraising, befriending and awareness-raising charity supporting asylum seekers, refugees and those seeking safe refuge from violence and persecution.
City Of Refuge International Ministries
Arts, Housing, Religion, Social welfareTo advance the Christian faith religion in the United Kingdom for the benefit of the public through holding prayer meetings, lectures, workshops, public celebrations of religious festivals, producing and or distributing literature on Christian faith to enlighten others about the walk with our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
Christ United Ministries International Manchester (refuge Centre)
Housing, Religion, Social welfareACTIVITIES OF A CHURCH, FURTHERANCE OF RELIGION
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Christ Ambassadors Assembly
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfareWorship services twice a weekAll night prayer meetingsKoinonia (monthly) - a special day for all children in the communityYouth Church / Meetings for young peopleWomen's Meetings for all women and those with various medical / personal issuesMen's fellowshipSingles Fellowship
House Of Refuge Apostolic Pentecostal Church
Housing, Religion, Social welfareCambridge Street Pastors
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareTrained, uniformed Street Pastors volunteers from local churches staff a refuge cafe and patrol the centre of Cambridge on Saturday nights between 10pm-3am, caring, listening and helping all without judgement or discrimination. Assistance and a listening, pastoral ear are made freely available to all. We freely share our faith and motivations but only if asked.
The Tremore Christian Fellowship Trust
Housing, Religion, Social welfareWe advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in such ways and in such parts of the UK or world as trustees think fit. We provide premises in Cornwall for Christians and those enquiring after the Christian faith to meet together for sharing beliefs, working with other Christian ministries. We are preparing a residential property as a place of "refuge, retreat and healing".
Hay,brecon And Talgarth Sanctuary For Refugees
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareHBTSR HELPS PEOPLE SEEKING ASYLUM/REFUGE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH OUTINGS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE FOR LEISURE, FRIENDSHIP AND SKILL EXCHANGE. WE HELP OUR OWN LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO MEET PEOPLE FROM OTHER CULTURES AND BE ENRICHED BY THIS. WE SPEAK PUBLICLY AND RAISE FUNDS. WE APPROACH LOCAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPROVE POLICY AND SUPPORT.WE PROVIDE SOME EXPERT ASSISTANCE AND COLLECT GOODS.
Welcome Bureau
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe trust awards financial grants to alleviate the hardship faced by those seeking refuge from the Ukrainian war in Bristol and North Somerset. Its first beneficiaries are a family of Ukrainian refugees. In addition to financial support the Welcome Bureau volunteers have offered donated goods to furnish a property, support to settle in the UK and support to gain a place at Bristol Grammar school.
Animal Refuge Furness
Housing, Social welfareProvides care and shelter for homeless animals in the Furness area.
The Dean Leigh & Dean Rathbone Charitable Fund
Health, Housing, Social welfareTo provide assistance and support, in the City of Hereford and surrounding areas, to individuals in need as a result of maltreatment, neglect, crime, delinquency, prostitution, alcoholic addiction, substance misuse and other addictions
King George V Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe Village Hall is the centre of social activities in the village particularly so since the closure of the one and only public house in the village. A variety of users includes the Toddler Group, Pilates, local history group, birthday parties, weddings etc The Hall is also used as a refuge centre in the event of an emergency.
Chester Women's Aid
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe charity engages in the following activities:- provision of support to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, in the form of small grants for crisis needs, and funding for activities- raising awareness of issues surrounding domestic violence- monitoring the provision of services for women who have experienced domestic abuse
Dorset Indian Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareOur aim is to promote arts and cultural heritage of India. We achieve this by organising celebrations like Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, Rabindra Nazrul Jayanti and other cultural programmes throughout the year.We arrange charity events and raffles to raise money and we have donated to charities like BBC Children in Need, St Mungos Bournemouth, Julias House, Bournemouth Womens Refuge and others.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 218 registered refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the refuge-or-shelter 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 refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities?
Refuge-or-shelter 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 refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities?
Across all refuge-or-shelter 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 refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities?
Refuge-or-shelter 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.