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.
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Pegasus Theatre Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfarePegasus Theatre offers innovative performances, productions and participatory arts that promote social inclusion. Our work focuses on giving young people opportunities to make theatre their own. We also mentor and support emerging artists. Our programme reflects the cultural diversity of the local community.
The Halpern Charitable Foundation
Economic and community development, Health, Religion, Social welfareWorking and stimulating social inclusion through education, community development, health and wellbeing, regeneration and the Arts to assist those with mental or physical health issues, the vulnerable, socially isolated and artists in addition to the wider community in Medway and Kent to enhance the quality of people's lives. Ensuring the preservation of Chatham Memorial Synagogue.
Spotlight On Africa
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareSoA is focused on the relief of poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. It seeks to do this not only by providing financial assistance, but also by promoting the exchange of expertise, learning and friendship with the communities that it works with. The formal objectives of SoA are to advance education, alleviate poverty & unemployment and protect & preserve health for people in sub-Saharan Africa.
Chafford Hundred Community Church
Associations, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Christian religion. The provision of social outreach. The provision of a multi function purpose built building providing facilities for the community for religious and social activities alike.
The Albemarle Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareProviding facilities for and promoting the interests of disabled and disadvantaged persons generally from within Taunton Deane. THis provision includes supported housing, community access scheme, day care for elderly, physically disabled and people with learning and mental health problems, catering, childcare, and social activities and training at The Albemarle Centre Taunton
Space2 Leeds
Economic and community development, Social welfareSPACE2 SUPPORTS COMMUNITES IN AREAS OF DEPRIVATION TO GENERATE POSITIVE CHANGE BY:DELIVERING ARTS AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS TO RAISE SELF-ESTEEM, ASPIRATIONS AND IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLBEINGSUPPORTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND INVOLVEMENT AND DEVELOPING THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF LOCAL PEOPLE TO BETTER MEET THEIR NEEDS SUPPORTING PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND PROMOTING SOCIAL INCLUSION
Menscraft
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareMensCraft supports the wellbeing of men and boys through a range of activities including support groups, services for those at risk of suicide, social activities and the Caring Dads programme.
University Of The Third Age In Cambridge (cio)
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareProvides educational and social activities to those no longer in full-time employment.
Becoming Visible Limited
Health, Social welfareTo work for greater social inclusion for Deaf people in the North of England in every sphere of life, and to develop self confidence and self esteem through the promotion of British Sign Language and Deaf Culture.To undertake such charitable activities in pursuit of the above object as the Trustees shall from time to time decide
Daisy Inclusive UK
Social welfare, SocietyOur current activities includes training in the following areas; disability awareness, equality, etiquette, accessible environments, disability business confident, disability hate crime. We also run clubs and social events for disabled and none disabled people through our reverse inclusion projects
Cartwheel Arts Limited
Economic and community development, Social welfareCartwheel Arts promotes social inclusion, cohesion, diversity and regeneration through community participation in vibrant, innovative, high-quality arts projects.
Age UK Dorchester LTD
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe core purpose of Age UK Dorchester is to support older people to live in their own homes for as long as they want and ensure that the voices of older people in North, South and West Dorset are collectively and individually heard and responded to. We offer a range of services including homesupport, handyperson, information and advice, befriending, social activities and dementia therapy.
Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Society exists to recognise those who have worked within the commerce of shipbroking and shipowning and are in need of assistance; to provide financial assistance where appropriate and provide friendship, care and support where financial assistance is not required; and to provide support, financial or otherwise, to the spouses, widowers, widows, children or dependents of such persons
City Of Sanctuary Sheffield
Associations, Social welfareThe Virtual Sanctuary:A wide range of services to include, connect and support people in the Covid19 pandemic. The Sanctuary:A unique welcome centre where people seeking sanctuary can relax, access social activities and advice appointments. The Drop-In:A weekly Drop In where people can access advice and social activities. Sector Coordination:Run multiagency meetings and support sector development
Barnsley Independent Alzheimer's And Dementia Support
Arts, Health, Social care, Social welfareTo provide information, support and advice to people affected by dementia in Barnsley. Services include carer support, befriending, circle dancing, support groups, holidays, day trips, social events, newsletters etc
The Iron Foundation
Leisure, Social welfareSUFC Trust works in 4 key areas. Health, Education, Social Inclusion and Sports Participation. Predominantly an activity provider the Trust also provides support and advice to many local people through the medium of sport. Working with varied age groups we provide football activities across North Lincolnshire. We also deliver sessions around healthy lifestyles, teambuilding & multi-sports.
Darul-Arqam Educational Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe main activities are educational programmes, teacher training courses for the community and social activities for adults and children.
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps Association
Armed forces, Health, Social welfareThe purpose of the QARANC Association is to foster esprit de Corps, comradeship and welfare of the Corps; preserve traditions; maintain contact between past and present members of the Corps; provide mutual friendship and social gatherings and assist those who serve or who have served who are in need or experiencing hardship or distress.
Lifecraft
Associations, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareWe offer a wide range of free mental health services in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to help and support our members in their wellbeing and recovery, including creative activities, recovery groups, social activities and a counselling service. We provide services to the public: a suicide bereavement support service, Lifeline, a helpline that runs everyday and other phone-based support services.
World Abilitysport Federation LTD
Leisure, Social welfareWorld Abilitysport focuses on providing sport opportunities for persons with physical impairments in the UK and across the globe. The Games programme host international multi-sport events providing recreational and elite sport opportunities for physically impaired athletes. Through education and training, we promotes barrier-free opportunities and social inclusion through the power of sport.
Hand In Hand Support
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social welfareHand in Hand provides practical and emotional support to vulnerable members of the Jewish community, including children with special educational needs and disabilities, the elderly, the hospitalised and the housebound. Through weekly visits from trained teenage volunteers, we deliver companionship, mentorship and practical assistance, fostering connection and emotional wellbeing for those in need.
Newbigin Community Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareThe Charity's vision is for Newbigin House to become a seedbed for urban change, enabling opportunities for neighbours to express gifts, passions and dreams as a basis for renewing our common life together in Winson Green and Handsworth, with a focus on the advancement of social inclusion and community capacity building.
Jami Masjid And Bangladeshi Islamic Centre Smethwick Limited
Associations, Religion, Social welfareEducational activities, training, skills develpoment Religious and social activities.
Pbic LTD
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfarePBIC provides a multilingual services including career advice, general advice, ESOL, Employability Skills courses. As part of our support to help migrant workers integrate into British society we organize social events, workshops and forums. We offer and encourage volunteering opportunities.We work with partners aiming to inform local and national strategies in relation to migrants.
Making A Difference To Maidstone LTD
Social welfareTo promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.
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.