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Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities

Discover 1,043 Social welfare charities that specialise in social activities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

1,043
Charities
£4,555,519,411
Total Income
£644,072
Avg Income
85.2%
Program Ratio

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

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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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: £18,369,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
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: £12,371,521
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
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: £8,428,708
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
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: £7,507,000
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
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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Abbeyfield Braintree, Bocking And Felsted Society Limited

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £3,999,516
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Deafblind UK

Health, Social welfare

Deafblind 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.

Latest Income: £3,607,959
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Southern Oaks Retirement Living

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of the Abbeyfield Society.

Latest Income: £2,415,206
Areas of Operation: Croydon
Status: Registered
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Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Limited

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing, Social welfare

Nottinghamshire 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.

Latest Income: £2,319,650
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Drapers' Almshouse Charity

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social welfare

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,577,732
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Kingdom Faith Church

Arts, Associations, Religion, Social welfare

The principal activity of the Trust is the advancement of the Christian Faith.This is done through:*Mission and social activities locally, nationally and internationally*Communication of the message through publications, recordings and on television and radio*Hosting an annual summer camp and other conferences throughout the year*Communicating with supporters regularly

Latest Income: £1,097,808
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfare

This charity runs "Meadowside" a residential home for up to 11 residents with varying degrees of learning and/or physical disabilities, which has been their home for up to 30 years. Respite Care is also provided. Social events are also organised for the members, including those from the wider community.

Latest Income: £701,812
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Menphys Limited

Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To improve the social, emotional and intellectual education of young people with special needs and to provide social activities.To run an outreach service in Leicester City and County to provide support for children and young people with special needs and their families and carers. (Menphys SOS)To promote the inclusion of people with special needs in society.

Latest Income: £642,776
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People

Associations, Health, Social welfare

To offer assessment and rehabilitation services to blind and partially sighted people accross Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton. Hold the register of blind and partially sighted people on behalf of the local authority. Offer a training and transcription service to outside agencies. Offer health and social activities to service users.

Latest Income: £574,879
Areas of Operation: Knowsley
Status: Registered
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New Wortley Community Association Limited

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Social welfare

Community Cafe and catering services, Activities and social interaction opportunities, Training and volunteering opportunities, Information and support services, Individual and group counselling services

Latest Income: £573,120
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Cartwheel Arts Limited

Economic and community development, Social welfare

Cartwheel Arts promotes social inclusion, cohesion, diversity and regeneration through community participation in vibrant, innovative, high-quality arts projects.

Latest Income: £488,889
Areas of Operation: England
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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The Waterside Centre, Kings Langley

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

We are an organisation which provides facilities for adults with Learning Disabilities. We provide education and training that encourage service users to achieve their full potential and integrate into the community. Our setting provides a safe environment where individuals can socialise, maintain existing and learn new skills. Most important of all, to enjoy a good quality of life.

Latest Income: £378,044
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The Fellowship's objects are, through friendship and support, to relieve suffering, hardship, distress and problems associated with old age among its beneficiaries, provided that the Fellowship shall not undertake any political activities.

Latest Income: £367,067
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Eastbourne District Scout Council

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

The Charity helps young people gain skills for life through Scouting, adventure, friendship & community involvement. We rely on volunteers to deliver our activities, providing leadership and support. The charity owns & operates Bushy Wood to support its aims, offering camping, residential stays & outdoor activities for Scouts, Girl guides, other youth organisations and the wider community.

Latest Income: £366,997
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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The British-German Association

Education, Social welfare

The charity hopes to achieve creating understanding and forging links between the German and British people. We do 1: Cultural exchange programmes through our BGA Schools projects. 2: Hold social events, lectures, talks to raise sponsorship for the above.

Latest Income: £356,224
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation

Religion, Social welfare

The objects of the Congregation are the advancement of religion in accordance with the customs, ceremony andtraditions of Orthodox Judaism. This is achieved by the operation of a synagogue and social events at theCongregation's premises, together with support for other Jewish and non- Jewish charities in accordance with Jewish law.

Latest Income: £354,732
Areas of Operation: Stockport
Status: Registered
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Special Needs Enterprises (norfolk) Limited

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To promote the education and relief of young people with learning difficulties. This is achieved through the provision of a programme of life skills training which encompasses numeracy and literacy, IT, arts and crafts and social activities.

Latest Income: £331,616
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
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 1,043 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 £4.6bn 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 85.2%. 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 £644k. 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.