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Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities

Discover 4,078 Social welfare charities that specialise in social activities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

4,078
Charities
£14,612,203,955
Total Income
£515,149
Avg Income
86.5%
Program Ratio

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

Fedcap UK

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

The activities of the charity is the advancement of social inclusion through enabling economic independence, employment and opportunity for disadvantaged and disabled individuals through various workforce and economic development initiatives and programmes delivered across the UK.

Latest Income: £41,756,381
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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People Potential Possibilities

Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social welfare

Direct 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;

Latest Income: £39,119,840
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Brendoncare Foundation

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

Brendoncare'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.

Latest Income: £27,848,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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United Kingdom For Unhcr

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

UK for UNHCR fundraises on behalf of the UNHCR in order to support their assistance programmes, including promoting awareness, encouraging the advancement of education for and social inclusion, for the relief and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced and stateless persons.

Latest Income: £25,532,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kaleidoscope Project

Social welfare

Kaleidescope is an internationally recognised drugs service providing treatment and testing to clients on its own sites. The project is a passionate advocate of the rights of drug users to receive quality services in an hospitable environment. It aims to promote social inclusion and makes innovative contributions to the well being of the whole community. Respect and hospitality are the cornerstone

Latest Income: £19,463,197
Areas of Operation: Wirral
Status: Registered
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Goodenough College

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare, Society

Goodenough 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.

Latest Income: £18,071,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Clarion Futures

Social welfare

The objects of the Charity are to develop the capacity and skills of the members of any socially and economically disadvantaged community so that they are better able to participate more fully in society; the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship and to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded.

Latest Income: £17,228,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Rapport Housing And Care

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

The organisation exists to establish, manage and improve houses and homes which provide residential and supported accommodation, together with care and companionship, for elderly people.

Latest Income: £16,663,618
Areas of Operation: Bromley
Status: Registered
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The Grace Eyre Foundation

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

The 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.

Latest Income: £12,673,646
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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Staffordshire Winter Sports Club

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

Activities includes programmes in the following areas; schools, disability, amateur sport, health, social inclusion, women and girls and volunteer programmes. Programmes, consist of three core activities - education, suitable physical activity and social inclusion.

Latest Income: £12,527,952
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Victory (services) Association

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Residential 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.

Latest Income: £11,861,419
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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The Junction Foundation

Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

THE JUNCTION FOUNDATION PROVIDES A RANGE OF FREE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION, INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 25 AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE TEES VALLEY REGION.

Latest Income: £10,258,270
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Libraries Unlimited South West

Health, Social welfare

Promoting and encouraging a love of reading.Providing free access to information.Inspiring people of all ages to learn, imagine, create, succeed.Guiding and supporting people to explore and connect to the wider world.Offering a welcoming space to meet, socialise, learn, read and enjoy new experiences.Supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals and local communities.

Latest Income: £9,415,501
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Surrey Wellbeing Partnership

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To enable young people to develop their skills, education, capacities and capabilities and to participate in societyas independent, mature and responsible individuals;To promote social inclusion by preventing people from becoming socially excluded,and assisting them to integrate into society;To enable Members to promote effective use of their resources to achieve their charitable purposes.

Latest Income: £7,399,210
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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International Students House

Education, Housing, Social welfare

Provision 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.

Latest Income: £7,367,000
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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Students' Union Royal Holloway University Of London

Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

Our activities include the following service provision to our students; representation, welfare, sporting clubs & cultural societies, volunteering, skills development,campaigning, social activities and entertainments, media, fundraising, employment, accomodation, safety transport, market days, sustainability initiatives, equality and liberation initiatives, employability.

Latest Income: £6,921,610
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Norland Foundation

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The advancement of education in early years education, and the promotion of social inclusion among children of early years age and their families / carers who are socially excluded from society, or part of society, as a result of their social and economic position.

Latest Income: £6,715,709
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare, Society

The 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.

Latest Income: £5,962,552
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Worthing Theatres & Museum

Arts, Heritage, Social welfare

Worthing Theatres and Museum promotes arts and heritage, cultural events, the advancement of education and social inclusion in Worthing . The four venues we run are the Connaught Theatre and Studio, Pavilion Theatre, Assembly Hall and Worthing Museum and Art Gallery.

Latest Income: £5,769,208
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Wilberforce Trust

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfare

Provision of tenanted accommodation,support staff, training & rehabilitation services, learning & social activities for children & adults. Equipment training & provision including, Information technology devices. Comprehensive advice and guidance, living with visual impairment including other disabilities specialist training for care workers, companies & other services. Community services.

Latest Income: £5,384,501
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Everton In The Community

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

The core activities of Everton in the Community include programmes in the following areas; Schools, Disability, Mens Health, Employment Programmes, Multi Sports, Social Inclusion, Women and Girls and Volunteer Programmes.Each programme is adapted according to the area of work to include educational and activity based learning to help improve the health and well being of those taking part.

Latest Income: £5,344,495
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Hammersmith And Fulham Association For Mental Health

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

social 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.

Latest Income: £4,820,720
Areas of Operation: Ealing
Status: Registered
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Inspire Community Trust

Economic and community development, Social welfare

Inspire Community Trust is involved in - Providing a range of services for people with physical and sensory imapairments (all age groups); prmoting independence and choice and empowerment; Raising disbaility awareness and promoting social inclusion; Investing in staff to devlop their skills and potential for delivering services of the highest qulality.

Latest Income: £4,780,087
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Ategi Limited

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

Ategi provides support services to vulnerable adults. These services include:- shared lives service, supported tenancies, visiting support (in a range of employment, education and leisure activities), social activities (a voluntary scheme helping to access leisure activities and develop friendships).

Latest Income: £4,763,854
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Chelsea Fc Foundation

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare, Society

Chelsea FC Foundation is the official charity affiliated to and supported by Chelsea Football Club, providing (i) sports coaching and facilities for participation in football, other healthy sports and recreation; (ii) educational services, including social inclusion and anti-racism projects; (iii) support for other charitable initiatives, including the environment and welfare of children.

Latest Income: £4,525,967
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many social-activities social welfare charities are there in the UK?

There are 4,078 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?

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 social-activities social welfare charities?

Social-activities 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 social-activities social welfare charities?

Across all social-activities 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 social-activities social welfare charities?

Social-activities 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.