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.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Swinton And District Playing Field Association
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareSPORTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
Bratton Clovelly Parish Hall
Animals, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe hall provides facilities for individuals and local groups to meet, participate in activities, exercise, socialise and access information technology. Activities include art classes, badminton, bowls, dog training, WI, garden club, Friendly Friday lunch club, etc. The Hall is hired out for other local functions and to groups and is accessible to individuals requiring a secure meeting place.
The Friends Of Coleford Bishop Henderson School
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareGeneral fund raising within the school - fayres/cake sales/ Raffles/Social Events
Minster-In-Sheppey Friendship House Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareProvision of buildings, facilities, for elderly and disabled, and general charitable purposes.
Bramfield Village Hall And Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides buildings and playing field, tennis court for local community including the elderly,disabled, children. Organises social events to raise funds to maintain the Hall and playing field, all run by volunteers
Newtown Llantwit Communal Facilities Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Social welfareThe community centre is of service to the community of Llantwit Fardre & beyond. It provides a safe & secure environment for a wide range of activities, ranging from playgroup to OAP drama, dancing, social activities and many more.
Quest
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareQuest: has a network of regional groups meeting regularly for Mass, discussion and social events; publishes a Bulletin with news of local and national interest; holds an annual conference with speakers on topical subjects; operates a voicemail service - checked regularly; engages in dialogue with Church hierarchy and seeks opportunities to contribute to wider discussion on LGBT matters of faith.
Withycombe Raleigh Church Of England Primary School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareThe purpose of the Association is to help fund and provide facilities or items for education at the school not provided from statutory funds. Fundraising activities include: Christmas and summer fayres, sports day, sale of school calendar, jumble sales, fashion shows and various social events.
The Frank Reynolds Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides a community centre at which a wide range of recreational, educational and social activities take place on a regular basis. Facilities are also available for hire by members of the public.
Spaxton Primary School Parent/teacher Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareA fund raising organisation that exists to support and augment the education offered by the school to its pupils.Although some events are run specifically as social activities for the children, most are organised to generate funds. The money pays for extra teaching aids and general equipment for use throughout the school.
Tillington Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareProvide and maintain facilities for village activities including education classes, social events, over 50's monthly lunches and a 'Drop in Centre'. Organise advice on availability of social services, and arrange volunteer transport to medical appointments, for elderly residents. Fund raising is regularly undertaken to provide funds for these activities.
Lodge Of Old Friendship Benevolent Fund
Associations, Social welfareMasonic Charity working under Grand Lodge rules
Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareVillage Hall. Situated in a rural area and offers a central point for the residents of that area. Offers social events; across the range of age groups e.g. Brownies and Rainbows to the Over Sixties club; interests, balllroom dancing, quilting; resouces, houses the mobile post office. Operates as a venue to raise funds for services and provision in the village.We now offer post office services
Friends Of St Philip's
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Religion, Social welfareCharity is a Parent fund raising organisation for St Philips Roman Catholic Primary School Arundel. Funds raised through School Summer and Christmas Fairs and social events for both parents and children.
Addiscombe Neighbourhood Care Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Leisure, Social welfareORGANISATION OF VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ELDERLY, HOUSEBOUND AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN CROYDON. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE SHOPPING BUSES, LUNCH CLUBS, EXTEND EXERCISE CLASSES, SOCIAL EVENTS, TRANSPORT TO HEALTH APPOINTMENTS, CLINICS AND HOSPITALS, BEFRIENDING AND NON TECHNICALADVICE SERVICES. SMALL DOMESTIC ODD JOBS ALSO UNDERTAKEN BY VOLUNTEERS. WE DO NOT MAKE FINANCIAL GRANTS
Keswick Senior Citizens Club
Beneficiary group, Social welfareProvide "Drop In" facilities for social interaction of older people. Premises in town centre provide tea/coffee and biscuits.
Dorchester-On-Thames Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Social welfareManagement of our village hall for the use of village groups and rental for parties, filming and other social activities.
Melbury Osmond Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareMelbury Osmond Village Hall provides a venue for the community of Melbury Osmond and beyond for a variety of activities. These include village events such as the Summer Fete and Flower Show, the Arts including theatre and stage productions for all ages and groups, regular meetings including WI, keep fit groups, Garden & Show Society, Tennis Club, Church Social events & Parish Meetings etc.
The Friends Of Compton Primary School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareTo raise funds for the support of the extra activities both inside and outside the school. Also to provide equipment as necessary. To organise both fundraising and social events for families and children.
Thornton Hough Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareProduce Show, Outings, Involvement in Local Community, Art & Crafts, Education, Social Activities
New York Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareProvide and maintain a meeting place in the village of New York for the use of residents in the village and surrounding area. Fund raising and social events are held and local clubs/societies and parish council use the hall for meetings etc.
High Grange Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Social welfareTo provide space allowing various groups to operate to provide social activities across a range of ages.
Parkside Stroke Club
Health, Social welfareExercises, socialising, outings, speakers, quizes/bingo/colouring, afternoon tea..
Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe Hall gives the Village a community building which is used for meetings - P.C & other village orginisations. It provides a venue for art & Keepfit classes, entertainment and social events .
Towcester And Daventry Phab Club
Associations, Social welfareto include/integrate people of all abilities in social activities
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.