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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.

1,368
Charities
£5,280,882,026
Total Income
£632,517
Avg Income
85.6%
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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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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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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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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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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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 Northumbria

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £4,735,592
Areas of Operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Status: Registered
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Business Disability Forum

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

Business 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.

Latest Income: £4,393,914
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
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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Greater Manchester Centre For Voluntary Organisation

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

GMCVO 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.

Latest Income: £3,324,605
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Harpenden Mencap

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social care, Social welfare

Harpenden 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.

Latest Income: £2,890,859
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
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 Candlelighters Trust

Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Research, Social welfare

CANDLELIGHTERS 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

Latest Income: £1,903,375
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Outlook Foundation

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

The 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+.

Latest Income: £1,808,939
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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Neca

Health, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £1,790,032
Areas of Operation: Various
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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Lincolnshire Employment Accommodation Project Limited

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

The Charity provides housing and support services to promote social inclusion to vulnerable young people

Latest Income: £1,458,120
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Sidlife Limited

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Provision of accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of SidLife Ltd.

Latest Income: £1,227,225
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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New Testament Assembly Property Charity

Associations, Religion, Social welfare

New 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.

Latest Income: £1,100,717
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Abbeyfield Worcester And Hereford Society Limited

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,045,797
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
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 1,368 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.