Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities
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Abbeyfield Northumbria
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe principal activity of the Society is to provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of The Abbeyfield Society Limited.
Business Disability Forum
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareBusiness Disability Forum is a membership charity which promotes through its Partners and Members the economic and social inclusion of disabled people. Its key activities are: the provision of advice, consultancy and training aimed at increasing 1) employment opportunities in business and the public sector for disabled people and 2) the accessibility to goods and services for disabled people.
Tameside, Oldham, Glossop And Stockport Mind LTD
Charitable activities, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareMental health charity with an ethos of promoting well being social inclusion and recovery through an ever changing variety of activites. Includes counselling, CBT, vocational and therapeutic courses, advocacy, community engagement, carers support, catering academy, vegetarian cafe and horticultural services.
Changing Lives Housing Trust
Housing, Social welfareTo promote social inclusion for public benefit by preventing homelessness, social exclusion, believing the needs of those who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate in society. The provision of social low cost social housing for people in housing need. Any trading surplus is used to maintain existing homes and finance new ones.
Julian Support Limited
Health, Housing, Social welfareWe work with the strengths of people with mental health difficulties, to help them lead an independent life of their choice.We use our strengths to provide reliable and innovative services. We use our expertise and commitment to best practice to promote social inclusion.Whilst we are great at solving problems, we focus on what is right rather than what is wrong.
The Permira Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Charity is primarily funded from contributions from Partners of Permira, the Charity does not currently seek donations from the general public.The Charity's objectives are: Advance education of young people; Prevent and relieve poverty; Advance and preserve good health, and prevent and relieve sickness; Promote social inclusion by preventing people from becoming socially excluded
Abbeyfield Braintree, Bocking And Felsted Society Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe Abbeyfield Braintree Bocking and Felsted Society Limited is a charitable company registered social housing provider. The Society operates two very sheltered housing schemes, an extra care scheme and a retirement village, providing accommodation, care and companionship for older people who chose not to live alone.
Clarets In The Community Limited
Leisure, Social welfareBurnley FC in the Community is a self-financing registered charity supporting communities, inspiring communities and delivering change in communities. This is achieved through the delivery of;Various projects including sports participation, education, health, social inclusion and community facilities.Being a self-financing, viable charity embedded within the ethos of the football club.
Achieve Lifestyle
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareAchieve Lifestyle provides leisure services and facilities for the local residents of Runnymede, this includes the recreation, amateur sport, leisure and social activities of all ages and abilities. We promote good health through community participation in healthy outreach.
Deafblind UK
Health, Social welfareDeafblind UK has supported those with dual sensory loss since 1928, helping them overcome the unique set of challenges they face every single day. We offer complimentary membership, with all our services being delivered free of charge. We help to reduce loneliness and isolation, and promote social inclusion, thereby allowing people who are deafblind to live their lives with dignity and purpose.
Age UK Barnet
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity operates two activity centres for older people and a variety of services in the community including exercise classes, nail cutting, social activities, information and advice and a home repair service.It encourages volunteering to assist older people and by older people assisting others.
Changes Health & Wellbeing
Health, Social welfareTO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CALCULATED TO RELIEVE THOSE IN NEED OF SUCH CARE AND FACILITIES. TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ALL MATTERS RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH THEREIN AND THE PUBLICATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH. CHANGES AIMS TO PROMOTE WELLNESS, RECOVERY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION.
Greater Manchester Centre For Voluntary Organisation
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Social welfareGMCVO works to increase economic and social inclusion in Greater Manchester through effective collaborations and supporting other organisations to achieve their goals. We support voluntary organisations and social enterprises to understand the operating environment, to gain social investment and we test new approaches. We provide investment and are a lead body for networks & partnership projects.
Palace For Life Foundation
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfarePROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR FOOTBALL AND MULTI-SPORTS DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL INCLUSION, HEALTH & EDUCATION, DISABILITY & WOMEN'S FOOTBALL, AND WORKING WITHIN A BROAD AGE SPECTRUM OF DELIVERY FOR 3 TO 19 YEAR OLDS.
Rowland Hill And Vaughan Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareThe provision of social housing (almshouses) and activities to promote social interaction and active ageing for elderly women.Operates in Spelthorne Borough Council.Provides buildings, facilities and open space
Aish Hatorah UK Limited
Education, Religion, Social welfareAish UK specialises in Dynamic Informal Education primarily aimed at reaching out to young Jewish adults in the UK. We go about achieving our objectives through regular educational and social events across the UK in schools, campuses and communities with overseas educational fellowship programmes at various points in the year.
Cleethorpes Community Sports And Education
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareSport, educational programmes and social activities
Age UK Kensington And Chelsea
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareTo provide companionship, practical help, advice, information and support for older people within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This includes Practical Support services, Basic Foot care, social prescribing, Information and Advice and support for people living with Dementia and their carers.
Harpenden Mencap
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social care, Social welfareHarpenden Mencap was first formed in 1959 as a parental support group. The organisation has expanded over the years and now provides services for adults with learning disabilities including residential care, supported living, domiciliary care, employment support and social activities.
Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind LTD
Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareSwindon & Gloucestershire Mind provides a Community & Wellbeing programme consisting of; One to one advice, Counselling & Wellbeing Coordination. Activity & social inclusion in the community including Sport, Walking, Connect & Meet, Creative classes& Football. Mental Health Training, Schools programme, Employment Services Support & Swindon Mindful Employers Network & evening Calming cafe model.
Qpr In The Community Trust
Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareQPR in the Community Trust provides opportunities in 7 West London boroughs based on the objectives of Health, Education, Social Inclusion & Participation, tackling National issues at a local level.The Trust recognises the power that football/the football Club has, reaching around 25,000 participants yearly aged 2-90, breaking down barriers to participation & creating safer, positive communities.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation
Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareWolves Community Trust began operation as a registered charity in December 2008. The department is based around five thematic areas: Sports Participation Health Education & Enterprise Social Inclusion Community Donations via Wolves Aid. In addition, Wolves Community Trust is involved in a variety of projects funded by the Premier League or Football League Trust.
Manor And Castle Development Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareWe assist, promote, encourage and facilitate the social, economic and environmental regeneration of the Manor, Castle & Woodthorpe areas of Sheffield-some of the UKÔÇÖs most deprived communities. We deliver health promotion, Early Years childcare, family support services,and community engagement leading to economic and social inclusion. We support community representation, and economic regeneration.
Exeter City Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareHealth & well-being charity within Exeter and its surrounding area providing sports-related programmes focused on social inclusion, education, health & well-being.Assist in the social and physical education of children, young people and adults of all ages.
Lancashire Cricket Foundation Limited
Leisure, Social welfareProvide a range of Education, Health and Social Inclusion projects, programmes and events that provide positive experiences for the participants.
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.