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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South London Cares Limited
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareA 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.
Lewisham Irish Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareThe 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.
The Boaz Trust Hampshire Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareBoaz 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.
Coats Crowthorne
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareCOATS 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.
Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation
Religion, Social welfareThe 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.
Hayle Day Care Centre Trust Committee
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareA 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.
Oakley Kindergarten
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareProvide 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.
Phoenix Stars
Arts, Leisure, Social welfareTo 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.
Safe And Sound Dorset
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareWe 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.
Britain Alxas Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfare1) 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
The Wheels Project Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo 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.
Home-Start Camden And Islington
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareHome-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.
Scope West Sussex
Beneficiary group, Social welfareOur 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.
The Useful Wood Company
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare1. 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.
Association Of Carers
Charity and VCS support, Social care, Social welfareSupporting 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.
Loveworks.org Limited
Beneficiary group, Social welfareRelief 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.
Sri Guru Singh Sabha Hitchin Herts
Religion, Social welfareThe 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.
Holy Law South Broughton Congregation
Associations, Religion, Social welfarePromoting 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.
Cumberland Occupational And Social Centre
Associations, Social welfareThe 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.
The Peter Pan Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Social care, Social welfareTo 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.
North London Cares
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareA 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.
Legacy In The Community
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe 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.
Street Soccer Academy
Leisure, Social welfareThe 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
On Your Bike (recycle) LTD
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfareWe 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.
Southwick Methodist Church
Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfarePublic 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.
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.