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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

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Settle Victoria Hall Limited

Arts, Leisure, Social welfare

Significant venue for touring professional drama, music, entertainment. Theatre space with excellent backup facilities. Local groups, charities, committees and local government bodies hire the various rooms regularly for meetings, lectures, public meetings and social events. The town's weekly market, regular bookfairs and mini markets widen the range of customers using the premises.

Latest Income: £381,720
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Victoria League For Commonwealth Friendship

Housing, Social welfare

Promotion of friendship within the Commonwealth and provide student accommodation to Commonwealth student at our London hostel.

Latest Income: £381,129
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Autistic Nottingham

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare

Autistic Nottingham is a charity run for and by Autistic adults without intellectual disabilities. We run an advocacy service to support those adults who need support to have their voice heard in a number of different settings. We also run social events for Autistic adults without intellectual disabilities, as well as a support service that are tailored to beneficiaries needs.

Latest Income: £380,751
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Edgware

Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare

We provide regular public worship open to all; sacred space for personal prayer & contemplation; pastoral visiting; teaching of Christianity through sermons and small groups; the promotion of Christianity through events, meetings & distribution of literature; activities for senior citizens, young people, parents & toddlers, plus open-to-all social events; support for other UK & overseas charities.

Latest Income: £379,990
Areas of Operation: Barnet
Status: Registered
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Veterans With Dogs

Animals, Health, Social welfare

MISSION STATEMENTTo improve the quality of life for veterans who are living with mental health disorders with the support and companionship of one of our specially trained assistance dogs via our unique and pioneering programme.

Latest Income: £379,835
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Home-Start Iow

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfare

Home-Start I.O.W - A Voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with children under five. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families experiencing difficulties, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown. Support is also offered through group provision.

Latest Income: £379,249
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Wight
Status: Registered
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Beloved

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

Beloved offers support to women working in massage parlours in Bristol and surrounding areas.Our aim is to offer love, hope, time to talk and support in various ways:We distribute personal attack alarms, safety information, and signpost the women to local organisations such as specialist sexual health clinics, homeless shelters, local drug projects and weekly friendship groups.

Latest Income: £378,524
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Destiny International Christian Assembly Birmingham Branch

Associations, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Christian religious activities, mentoring, training, counselling, housing, welfare, ]=, and other social activities that benefit the general public

Latest Income: £378,285
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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New Routes Integration

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

We set up projects that bring people together across different ages, ethnicities, genders, cultural and social groups, develop new skills and promote cross-cultural friendship and understanding.We work with families, young people, individuals and communities from 29 countries speaking 19 different languages and provide a range of volunteer opportunities.

Latest Income: £378,169
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
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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Bromley & District Reform Synagogue Limited

Associations, Religion, Social welfare

Provision of religious services, education and social activities

Latest Income: £374,712
Areas of Operation: Bromley
Status: Registered
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Karis Neighbour Scheme

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

KARIS NEIGHBOUR SCHEME SEEKS TO OFFER PRACTICAL SUPPORT, FRIENDSHIP AND ADVOCACY IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF. WE AIM TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY LINKS AND ADDRESS NEEDS UNMET BY OTHER ORGANISATIONS.

Latest Income: £374,110
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Otley Action For Older People

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Aims and ObjectivesThe charity is established to relieve the following charitable needs of older people living in Otley, Pool and Arthington:1) To relieve poverty2) To preserve and protect good health3) To advance education, and 4) To promote the social inclusion of such people who are excluded from society because they are house-bound.

Latest Income: £372,308
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Heads Together Productions Limited

Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare

The promotion of education and social inclusion through the arts. Helping young people to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society in particular through engagement in the arts. The provision of facilities for the benefits of the inhabitants of East Leeds. Training people in the area of arts activism across the north of England.

Latest Income: £372,308
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Goodnews Evangelical Mission

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfare

We are a grant making Charity supporting projects seeking to alleviate poverty and bring Christian teaching to families and children in South Africa, India & other deprived areas of the world. We also support projects which alleviate loneliness in the elderly, disabled and socially isolated locally and within the wider UK and bring Christian companionship and the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Latest Income: £370,361
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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Noble Education Trust

Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social welfare

Range of adults? courses; parenting courses and family counselling for adults to improve their family ties; Family events and activities; social events for the community; Facilitates leisure activities to develop children?s social skills and experiences, such as speaking club; Carries out wide range of community language classes; Provides teacher training programmes for community language teachers

Latest Income: £370,358
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Haworth Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving

Animals, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

RIDING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH LEARNING/PHYSICAL DISABILTIES.STABLE MANAGEMENT/HORSE CARE AS ABOVE.SOCIAL INTERACTION.

Latest Income: £370,209
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Green Synergy

Leisure, Social welfare

Green Synergy is a Lincoln based charity, which uses the positive medium of gardening to help people come together to socialise, learn and thrive. Our work is focused in Lincoln's most disadvantaged communities and with isolated and vulnerable groups.

Latest Income: £369,911
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Evergreen Care Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfare

Volunteer Projects: Advocacy, Befriending, Chaplaincy & Listening Sevice, Clean Team,Hospital to Home Support, Hand & Nail Care, Friendship Lunch ClubsPaid for Services: Home Support, Wellbeing Wardens(CQC regulated)Campaigns: zero tolerance unsupported discharge home from hospital of older & vulnerable patients without carer/family support; trusted persons bank accounts

Latest Income: £369,517
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Pearey House

Health, Social care, Social welfare

We are a charity for blind and visually impaired adults in North Tyneside. We have a Day centre where people can socialise in a safe, friendly environment. Activities are held for both physical and mental stimulation. We also have 12 residential flats for independent living. We own a property to further our mission of reaching more blind and visually impaired adults this is called Iris.

Latest Income: £363,933
Areas of Operation: North Tyneside
Status: Registered
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Holt Youth Project

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfare

Holt Youth Project exists to provide a safe environment for young people to meet and socialise, helping to promote their social and communication skills. The Project offers vocational programmes and activities as well as an accredited qualification. These are designed to enhance and enrich the lives of young people, whatever their need, often turning negative energies into positive outcomes.

Latest Income: £362,975
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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East Sussex Vision Support

Health, Social welfare

SUPPORTING LOCAL PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED, AND THEIR CARERS, TO RETAIN OR REGAIN INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, SKILLS TRAINING AND BY PROMOTING SOCIAL INCLUSION, ORDINARILY RESIDENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNTY OF EAST SUSSEX AND THE UNITARY AUTHORITY OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE.

Latest Income: £360,297
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Spectrum People

Leisure, Social welfare

Spectrum People focuses on social inclusion programmes and develops 'meaningful activities' that are delivered in partnership with other local charities and enterprises. Cookery programs, allotment projects, fitness schemes and creative arts projects are all examples of meaningful activities.

Latest Income: £360,256
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Aldhelm, Purbeck

Religion, Social welfare

Prayer and openness to the prompting and surprises of the Holy SpiritTeaching informed by the narrative of scripture, engaging conversation, well crafted imaginative worship andpreaching and a shared journey of discipleshipGenerosity, friendship, creativity and self-giving service to the communityPassionate in safeguarding the integrity of creation and courageous in challenging injustices

Latest Income: £360,190
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Entraide (mutual Aid)

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

Entraide (Mutual Aid) supports asylum seekers and refugees in Solihull and the West Midlands. We help them to access benefits, housing, education, training and employment as well as providing befriending and other social activities. We also work to reduce poverty in Africa (especially in Dem Rep of Congo) in the fields of education, health, livelihoods, agriculture, etc.

Latest Income: £358,501
Areas of Operation: Congo (Democratic Republic)
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.