Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities
Discover 1,368 Social welfare charities that specialise in social activities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareDirect access hostels; youth services;floating support services;prison link worker scheme;mental health supported housing; advice services for young people; job seeking support young people;housing young people; street outreach;adults chronic exclusion work;education services;
The Brendoncare Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareBrendoncare's purpose is to support older people, and its principal activities are the development and management of care centres (of which it currently has ten), and volunteer-led friendship and well-being clubs (of which it currently has over 60), situated in the South of England.
Goodenough College
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare, SocietyGoodenough College provides residential accommodation for British and international postgraduate students and their families in central London. We deliver a vibrant community through a unique programme of intellectual, cultural and social activities in line with our values of global citizenship and social responsibility. The Burn offers accommodation and an academic retreat in Scotland.
Rapport Housing And Care
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe organisation exists to establish, manage and improve houses and homes which provide residential and supported accommodation, together with care and companionship, for elderly people.
The Grace Eyre Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity works with and supports 650 people with learning disabilities and/or autism. The main activities are 1 - Choices supported living schemes & community support, 2 - housing, 3 - shared lives scheme and 4 - Active Lives, day time opportunities such as supported employment, travel buddy scheme, friendship groups, education, training , creative arts and sports and leisure.
The Victory (services) Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareResidential Club for Servicemen and Women both serving and ex-service and their families providing accommodation,restaurants,conference,banqueting,exhibition and social events to members and others.
International Students House
Education, Housing, Social welfareProvision of accommodation for students largely from Overseas. Provision of social facilities, welfare services and scholarship for students. We are actively involved in organisation such as UKCISA promoting the better experience for students. We play a global role with other International Houses in communicating international friendship and understanding between overseas and British students.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyThe Association is dedicated to promoting the ideals and activities of the Army Cadet Force, a national, military themed, voluntary youth movement open to boys and girls of all backgrounds and abilities. In providing educational, adventurous, competitve and social activities the Association's key priorities are citizenship development, leadership training, and confidence building.
Hammersmith And Fulham Association For Mental Health
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfaresocial inclusion activities, social enterprises, drop-in service with wide range of therapeutic groups, assertive outreach project, advocacy services at Charing Cross Hospital, Advice and Information service, User involvement projects both at Charing Cross Hospital and in the community, counselling service and physical health advocacy.
Abbeyfield Northumbria
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe principal activity of the Society is to provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of The Abbeyfield Society Limited.
Business Disability Forum
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareBusiness Disability Forum is a membership charity which promotes through its Partners and Members the economic and social inclusion of disabled people. Its key activities are: the provision of advice, consultancy and training aimed at increasing 1) employment opportunities in business and the public sector for disabled people and 2) the accessibility to goods and services for disabled people.
Abbeyfield Braintree, Bocking And Felsted Society Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe Abbeyfield Braintree Bocking and Felsted Society Limited is a charitable company registered social housing provider. The Society operates two very sheltered housing schemes, an extra care scheme and a retirement village, providing accommodation, care and companionship for older people who chose not to live alone.
Deafblind UK
Health, Social welfareDeafblind UK has supported those with dual sensory loss since 1928, helping them overcome the unique set of challenges they face every single day. We offer complimentary membership, with all our services being delivered free of charge. We help to reduce loneliness and isolation, and promote social inclusion, thereby allowing people who are deafblind to live their lives with dignity and purpose.
Greater Manchester Centre For Voluntary Organisation
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Social welfareGMCVO works to increase economic and social inclusion in Greater Manchester through effective collaborations and supporting other organisations to achieve their goals. We support voluntary organisations and social enterprises to understand the operating environment, to gain social investment and we test new approaches. We provide investment and are a lead body for networks & partnership projects.
Harpenden Mencap
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social care, Social welfareHarpenden Mencap was first formed in 1959 as a parental support group. The organisation has expanded over the years and now provides services for adults with learning disabilities including supported living, domiciliary care, employment support and social activities.
Southern Oaks Retirement Living
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of the Abbeyfield Society.
Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing, Social welfareNottinghamshire Women's Aid was established to support women, children and young people who had experienced domestic abuse be it physical, emotional and/or sexual. This includes emergency refuge accommodation, supported housing, IDVA , floating support and sanctuary schemes. There is a women, children and young people's centre offering information, support, OFSTED creche and social activities.
The Candlelighters Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Research, Social welfareCANDLELIGHTERS SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE REGIONAL PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY & HAEMATOLOGY UNIT IN LEEDS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED FOR HARDSHIP GRANTS, SUPPORT GROUPS, HOLIDAYS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR CANCER OR LEUKAEMIA AT THE UNIT; MEDICAL AND OTHER EQUIPMENT; MEDICAL; NURSING AND SOCIAL SUPPORT STAFF AND RESEARCH INTO CHILDHOOD CANCER AND LEUKAEMIA
The Outlook Foundation
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe principal activities of the charity are; to deliver person-centred care, education and training in life skills, that promote social inclusion and community interaction, whilst providing a safe and comfortable home environment, for adults with learning disabilities aged 18+.
Neca
Health, Social welfareWe actively promote the prevention, recognition and treatment associated to use and misuse of substances including alcohol, drugs and gambling. We advance Education, promote Social Inclusion and Community Capacity and provide relief from disadvantage, preserving and protecting Health and Wellbeing.
The Drapers' Almshouse Charity
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social welfareTo give assistance to elderly poor people through the provision of sheltered almshouse accommodation, the upkeep of almshouse properties and estate, and the provision of social activities and other communal facilities and services for the benefit of the almshouse community.
Lincolnshire Employment Accommodation Project Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe Charity provides housing and support services to promote social inclusion to vulnerable young people
Sidlife Limited
Beneficiary group, Social welfareProvision of accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of SidLife Ltd.
New Testament Assembly Property Charity
Associations, Religion, Social welfareNew Testament Assembly charitable purposes are to provide religious education/training and social activities to inform, empower and serve well its diverse constituency. In so doing we endeavour to be environmentally friendly and prudent with the funds amassed.
The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe principal activity of the Society is the provision of accommodation, care and companionship for lonely & frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and prinicples of The Abbeyfield Society.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many social-activities social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,368 registered social-activities social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the social-activities 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 social-activities social welfare charities?
Social-activities 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 social-activities social welfare charities?
Across all social-activities 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 social-activities social welfare charities?
Social-activities 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.