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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Porthleven Companions
Leisure, Social welfareProvide companionship, stimulation, activities, entertainment, bingo, speakers, competitions at a weekly meeting in Porthleven. Provide transport to and from weekly meetings, also for visiting restaurants, shopping, and outings for people living in Porthleven or surrounding areas.
Cfdn
Beneficiary group, Social welfareWe are dedicated to provide a supportive community for individuals living with disabilities and their families through a range of networking events, support groups, face to face activities, providing advice and resources, support and friendship, whilst promoting an inclusive environment to those we serve.
44th Norwich (1st Old Catton) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareWe provide social activities for young people from age 5 to 17, including sports, cookery & handicrafts. These mainly take place in the safe environment of our own premises. We hold various functions to raise money for the Group i.e. Quiz & Chip nights & raffles.
Starmaker Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare1.To provide training for young people in all aspects of the performing arts2.To provide guidance and assistance in all social and career matters related to the entertainment industry.3.To provide top quality entertainment for the community4.To provide a healthy environment for young people to meet, work together and socialize in.5.To build the Company for future generations.
West Norfolk Islamic Association
Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social welfareFundraising, socialising, community support.
Aston Le Walls Village Hall
Facilities, Social welfareTo provide and maintain a community facility and organise social events primarily for the benefit of the residents of the villages of Aston le Walls and Appletree.
Three Holes Village Hall And Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity exists to maintain and make available the facilities of the village hall and playingfield for use by the inhabitants of the village and surrounding area.Types of activities at village hall (meetings, lectures, classes, social events, physical activities) and at the playng field (sports, exercise, children's play, outdoor events)
Chadwell St Mary Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareWeddings, Parties, Church meetings, Keep Fit, Weight Watchers, Community Theatre and all Social events that you would expect from a community hall.
Polkerris Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareScouting for boys and girls beginning at the age of 4 upwards.All types of physical, intellectual and social activities, to promote the development of young people in achieving their full potential as individuals and responsible citizens. We provide an enjoyable scheme of training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership.
Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareHire of the hall to local groups ie Friendship Club,Mother and Toddlers Group, Indoor Bowls, Local dance group, Local band practice,Film shows, Fund raising activities ie Dances Quiz nights, and also the rental of two cottages to local residents Local Polling Station
The Leigh Village Halls
Leisure, Social welfaresocial events/badminton club/table tennis clubs
Bath Mencap Society
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareBath Mencap is affiliated to National Mencap. In order to help those with learning disabilities live a fulfilled life, and to support relatives and carers, we provide a number of social activities for adults and children. These include an after school club, Sunday Lunch Club and evening social activities. To learn more and to see new events please visit our website https://www.bathmencap
The Crescents After School Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareWe offer children the chance to play and socialise in a safe environment. We also offer parents peace of mind to know that their children are being well looked after whilst they are at work. We also provide care for children whose parents might need other support.
Henley And District Young Farmers' Club
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareYoung Farmers are people aged 10-26 who meet in rural areas. We raise money for local charities, we meet on a weekly basis and cover a wide range of activities including sports, public speaking and socialising.
Fowlmere Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides an outside recreation area for sport activities; football, cricket, tennisplus children's play.The Village Hall provides an important venue for local groups and clubs to meet including indoor sporting activities; aerobics, badminton, bowls, baby and toddler groups and a venue for social events; disco, parties, receptions. All age groups are catered for.
Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareEducational classes; social activities; fundraising activities.
Kokni Organisation London Limited
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareTo organise a variety of functions and social events for the community members
Rudry Parish Hall And Social Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfareProvides meeting facilities for the Community of Rudry.Organises social events throughout the year for young and elderly.
Bishopswood Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareMaintenance and upkeep of the Village Hall which is to benefit the local community by providing a venue for a variety of social activities.
King George V Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe Village Hall is the centre of social activities in the village particularly so since the closure of the one and only public house in the village. A variety of users includes the Toddler Group, Pilates, local history group, birthday parties, weddings etc The Hall is also used as a refuge centre in the event of an emergency.
2nd Kimberley Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareProvide education and social activities for young people in the Kimberley and surrounding area
Wideopen And North Gosforth Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareWe operate Daverson Hall, Open to the community to hire in order to advance community cohesion.The venue is used as a polling station. As well this the premises are used by :- Fitness Groups, Weight Management and lifestyle groups, Child development, Martial Arts, Community Socialising groups. The Charity is also raising money for the provision of Defibrillators for the locality.
Hacheston Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareActivities for local residents and the surrounding communities including a toddler group, yoga, keep fit, art club, ballet, karate, heart rehab and social events. Facilities for the general public to hire for private functions and for special interest groups. Efforts are made to keep charges reasonable for local people.
East And West Horndon Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareDancing karate bridge keep fit friendship club Under 5s Play Group Art Group Baton Twirlers L.A.Y. Womens W.I.
Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareCarpet bowls for all ages competing against other community centres. Ladies groups playing beetle and bingo and other games. Dancing classes for all ages, tap and modern, line dancing, art and craft groups, young peoples activities, social groups to encourage social inclusion and cohesion and others.
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.