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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

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

South London Cares Limited

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

A community network mobilising young professionals to volunteer to support their older neighbours with a little extra time, practical help, social connection and human companionship in the London boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth. We operate 2 core activities: Social Clubs, which bring different demographics together through group activities; and a one-to-one Love Your Neighbour project.

Latest Income: £358,366
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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Lewisham Irish Community Centre

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfare

The principal objective of the charity is to promote the benefit of the community, particularly but not exclusively persons of Irish descent within the London Borough of Lewisham. To this end we provide premises, staff and volunteers for the following services:Advice and Advocacy services, Children and youth services , volunteer programme , clubs, classes and social events.

Latest Income: £357,345
Areas of Operation: Lewisham
Status: Registered
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The Boaz Trust Hampshire Limited

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

Boaz exists to provide an excellent day services facility in Hampshire, midway Andover and Winchester, with related horticultural and other opportunities at which adults with learning disabilities may come together to be valued and productive. Its purpose is to give dignity and confidence in a happy, safe and supportive Christian environment enabling greater independence and social inclusion.

Latest Income: £356,880
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Coats Crowthorne

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

COATS runs The COATS Centre in Crowthorne, Berkshire. It provides companionship, home cooked meals and stimulating activities for older people around the area and has a minibus to carry people from their own homes to the Centre. It is a continuation in CIO form of the original reg. charity The Crowthorne Old Age to Teen Society (COATS) no. 259897. All the assets have been transferred to the CIO.

Latest Income: £355,652
Areas of Operation: Bracknell Forest
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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Hayle Day Care Centre Trust Committee

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

A day care centre for the elderly providing day care and transport, hot meals, refreshments, personal care (including bathing facilities, hairdressing and podiatry), social interaction, entertainment and advice.

Latest Income: £353,841
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Oakley Kindergarten

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfare

Provide pre-school aged children with a safe, secure and stimulating environment whilst providing a planned curriculum that works towards nationally approved learning targets. Trained and experienced staff guide the children's learning as they play, providing opportunities for fun and friendship in a caring environment.

Latest Income: £353,762
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Phoenix Stars

Arts, Leisure, Social welfare

To promote health and fitness through the teaching of cheerleading and tumbling together with the encouragement for others to do the same through martial arts, dance, yoga, pilates and any other legal sports which may be developed or introduced over time to promote the same objects. Also to promote friendship and self-confidence through social meetings and outings.

Latest Income: £353,701
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Safe And Sound Dorset

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, Social welfare

We work with women for social inclusion, who are isolated, marginalised, at risk of exploitation or homeless, vulnerably housed or in supported housing. We do outreach on the streets in Bournemouth to meet girls at their most vulnerable. We run a cafe and creative lifestyle sessions 10 times a week where we eat together, collaboratively sign post to support services and run art/craft activities.

Latest Income: £351,862
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Britain Alxas Community Centre

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfare

1) TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AMONGST REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS AND MIGRANTS OF TURKISH AND KURDISH DESCENT BY PREVENTING SUCH PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:A) PROVIDING A LOCAL NETWORK GROUP THAT ENCOURAGES AND ENABLE

Latest Income: £351,601
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Wheels Project Limited

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

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with young people living in Avon who are socially excluded or at serious risk of being socially excluded by the provision of educational and training opportunities which engage, motivate, build awareness, skills and capacity around safe vehicle road use and ownership, vehicle repair, maintenance, Further Education and employment.

Latest Income: £350,673
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Home-Start Camden And Islington

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

Home-Start Camden and Islington trains volunteers who then provide regular support, friendship and practical help to families (which have at least one child under 5). Home-Start Camden and Islington provides back up and supervision of the volunteers as the families supported are generally the most disadvantaged in Camden and Islington.

Latest Income: £349,414
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Scope West Sussex

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Our mission is to involve, support, and develop people with physical disabilities, particularly cerbral palsy in West Sussex, their families and carers, by providing a focal point for individuals to meet as well as activities and training, and to run a day resource centre for the development of skills, friendship, and support.

Latest Income: £349,408
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Useful Wood Company

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

1. The relief of unemployment for the benefit of the public in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment, work placements, training and volunteering opportunities 2. To 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.

Latest Income: £349,313
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Association Of Carers

Charity and VCS support, Social care, Social welfare

Supporting unpaid Carers in East Sussex to continue in their caring role by providing FREE, high-quality, volunteer-led services that encourage independence and reduce isolation. Services include - Respite with befriending, Talk and Support, Computer/technical support, Respite for Healthcare appointments, Lunch club, Carers cafes, and online social events.

Latest Income: £348,528
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Loveworks.org Limited

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Relief of financial hardship locally by providing or assisting in the provision of items and services to individuals in need.Promotion of social inclusion by preventing the young, the aged, those with ill-health or infirmity, those suffering relationship or family breakdown, and those in financial hardship, from becoming socially excluded, and assisting them to re-integrate into society.

Latest Income: £347,572
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Sri Guru Singh Sabha Hitchin Herts

Religion, Social welfare

The Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara (SGSSH) operates to support, enhance and promote the welfare of the local Hitchin and North Hertfordshire community. Centred on the teachings of the Sikh religion, the charity provides both faith and non-faith based services to over 700 beneficiaries, enhancing social interaction and cultural diversity capabilities within the community.

Latest Income: £347,526
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Holy Law South Broughton Congregation

Associations, Religion, Social welfare

Promoting Judaism, advancing religious education, providing a place of worship, religious services and educational and social activities for people adhering to the tenets of orthodox Judaism.

Latest Income: £346,752
Areas of Operation: Bury
Status: Registered
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Cumberland Occupational And Social Centre

Associations, Social welfare

The Charity provides Occupational & Social activities to people with physical disabilities over the age of 18 years.These activities include interacting with Social Media, domestic skills, excersise and challenge through games and visits to external places and organisations to improve social skills. The activities take place during weekdays in the main and are aimed at confidence building.

Latest Income: £345,867
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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The Peter Pan Centre

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Social care, Social welfare

To provide exceptional care, support and education to children from birth to age 5 with a range of special educational needs. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, enabling children to make rapid progress in their development, with a focus on key life skills. Parent/carers benefit from respite, family support, training, social activities and community-based stay and play sessions.

Latest Income: £344,385
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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North London Cares

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

A community network mobilising young professionals to volunteer to support their older neighbours with a little extra time, practical help, social connection and human companionship in the London boroughs of Camden and Islington. We operate 2 core activities: Social Clubs which bring demographics together through group activities; and a one-to-one Love Your Neighbour project.

Latest Income: £343,563
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Legacy In The Community

Charitable activities, Social welfare

The promotion of social inclusion among people with disabilities, those with additional learning needs or who are in ill health who are socially excluded from society or parts of society: Raising public awareness, workshops, forums, advocacy and general support.

Latest Income: £342,147
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Street Soccer Academy

Leisure, Social welfare

The charity's principal activities are:- the advancement of education;- to promote social inclusion; and- the promotion of participation in healthy recreation through sport and in particular (but without limitation) the provision of football based activities

Latest Income: £341,131
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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On Your Bike (recycle) LTD

Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfare

We train the unemployed in our bike workshops to help them gain the skills and self-confidence needed to find paid work. We improve well-being with purposeful activities that raise self-esteem and encourage social interaction. We care for the environment and enable our community to access a sustainable mode of transport with refurbished bicycles. We are based in Somerset.

Latest Income: £339,295
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Southwick Methodist Church

Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare

Public worship, fellowship groups, Bible study groups, work with children and young people, pastoral care, social activities, training activities, Safeguarding care for children and adults at risk, all in line with the purposes of the Methodist Church nationally.

Latest Income: £339,072
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
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.