Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities
Discover 1,043 Social welfare charities that specialise in social activities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Aston Le Walls Village Hall
Facilities, Social welfareTo provide and maintain a community facility and organise social events primarily for the benefit of the residents of the villages of Aston le Walls and Appletree.
Churches In Reading Drop-In Centre
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareCIRDIC runs two day Centres. One caters for the spritual emotional and practical needs of adults who are homeless or in poor accommodation by providing food, clothing and warmth as well as medical and practical advice and art therapy. The second Centre caters for women with special physical and emotional needs by providing warmth, food, companionship and advice.
The Staffordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareWe are a rural youth organisation for members aged between 10 and 28 years who belong to one of our ten clubs based across the County. We organise Competitions, Social Events, Training and offer Travel Opportunities to all of our members.
The Leicestershire Brahma Samaj
Arts, Associations, Religion, Social welfareThis charity promotes religious, cultural, and social activities within the community. It organises Hindu religious ceremonies and festival, cultural events, educational programs, and charitable initiatives to foster spiritual growth, cultural heritage, and community support.
South Leeds Team Ministry Charity Limited
Religion, Social welfareWe operate one Club in South Leeds (working title Trinity Network) which provides opportunities for friendship, social interaction and making people feel safe in warm and pleasant environments. We also provide a hot meal service for our members.
Parmiter's Almshouse And Pension Charity
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareProvision of almshouse accommodation for beneficiaries in Bethnal Green, London E2, situated in Clacton Essex and the provision of a bi-annual pension and at least four annual social events to its pensioners.
Minsterley Show Society
Animals, Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareTo organise an annual agricultural/horticultural/horse show for the people of Minsterley and surrounding area which promotes farming and its associated crafts. To arrange social events to support the above financially, and involve the local community in the shows patronage.
Sarisbury And District Community Centre Association
Facilities, Social welfareWe hold an annual 'fun day' on the green, where we encourage the public to take part or support it. We hold weekly tea dances, modern sequence, jazz events, social events, blood collection service three times a year. We are available for members of the community to hire rooms for all groups, celebrations, gatherings, etc. We encourage and welcome all members of the community.
Friends Of St Pauls
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social welfareCouncil aims to achieve the Friends' objects of fellowship and fundraising to support St Paul's often in both time and money, by promoting membership of the Friends, producing the twice-yearly Dome magazine, organising self-financing social activities for members, and making financial grants to the Corporation of the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London out of net funds raised including legacies.
Nash Village Hall
Facilities, Social welfareProvision and maintenance of a village hall to be used for social events and other appropriate activities by the local community and businesses of Nash and surrounding areas.
The Friendship Project
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareSupports disadvantaged children in need by 121 weekly meetings of 2/3 hours with an 'older friend', who is a volunteer. The child may have their own problems or the child may be in a family or care, that make it more difficult for the child to thrive. Aim is to improve the child's self esteem, allow them to have some fun and build confidence, plus widen their experience in a safe supported way.
Derby Kids' Camp
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social care, Social welfareDerby Kids' Camp is a 100% volunteer-run charity providing FREE holidays for some of Derby's most deserving young children. With the support of 150-170 volunteers, approx 350-300 children each year benefit from what may be their only holiday.We provide a much needed break for disadvantaged children, children who will benefit from social/personal development or provide respite for carers.
Maharashtra Mandal London
Associations, Social welfareCULTURAL ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL & HEALTH ACTIVITIES FOR MAHARASHTRIANS. HELPING MAHARASHTRIANS TO INTEGRATE WITH BRITISH CULTURE. MAIN AREA OF OPERATION IS BRENT, LONDON.
Funds Held In Connection With Allerton United Reformed Church
Associations, Religion, Social welfareMeeting for public worship, bible study and prayer. Pastoral care of church members and others in the community. Social events (church connected) supporting other charities meetings of uniformed organisations (guides & brownies, rainbows & beavers).
Coxhoe Village Hall Association
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTo support the residents of Coxhoe & surrounding area by providing activities and facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving mental and physical wellbeing. The wide range of activities provides for all ages, interests and abilities and gives opportunities for exercise, social interaction and education; helping combat loneliness and social isolation.
Vision Support Harrogate District
Associations, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe Society responds to the needs of visually impaired people in the Harrogate district by providing among other things:- a centre for social activities, handicraft training, educational classes,home visiting,information about hospital eye clinics, a telephone befriending service, counselling, display of aids for the blind and outings.
Sanatan Dharma Mandal And Hindu Community Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareTo advance education, relieve poverty, distress and sickness, to advance the Hindu Cultural and social activities for all age groups in Cardiff for Hindu Communities and open to others. We advance social activities and cultural activities for elderly people and their carers. Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities concerning access, language, cultural, gender.
Radford Community Association Limited
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareWe operate for the residents of the Radford and surrounding areas providing activities including Education and Training. Many clubs for the Elderly with Disabilities and Special Needs. We provide advice and information to the public, A Luncheon Club for the benefit of the Elderly, Social Activities such as Dance Clubs, Bingo, Kickboxing etc.Our Building is open from 8.30-10.00 Monday to Friday
Yorkshire Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareyouth organisation for people aged 10-26 years. Clubs arrange a weekly programme of events for their members including talks, visits and social activities. As well as weekly meetings members can also participate in sports, drama, quizzes, public speaking, community and conservation projects. Membership is open to anyone, whether they have an agricultural background or not
Marehay Miners' Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Professions, Social welfarePromote community events. Provide facilities for other registered charities. Encourage young people in participation of the community events. Provide social events for elderly.Dancing school for young people, old time dancing, snooker, pool, darts, bingo, quiz for all ages, disabled access and facilities.
The Uxbridge Centre
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareProviding a service to the local community, by hiring our Centre to local groups for various activities. Provide a place for people in the local community to meet.A centre for fundraising and social events to bring the community together.
Nunthorpe And Marton Playing Fields Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe provide and maintain community sports and recreation facilities for people of all ages in Nunthorpe, Marton and Ormesby. Through football, cricket, racket sports, running, quoits, volunteering and community activities, we promote health, wellbeing, social inclusion and active lifestyles while preserving open space for public benefit
The Clipstone Miners Welfare Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareProvision of a Youth Club for the communities youngsters. Provision of a Friendship Club for the older citizens. Provision of cricket bowls and football pavilions and pitches for both adults and children.provision of community meeting place for various local community groups.
North Muskham Playing Field
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProviding community facilities for people of all ages within our local area. This includes provision for children and senior citizens as well as providing a venue for a large range of sporting, recreational, cultural and social activities.
Heywood Old People's Welfare Committee
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfareThe committee provides a meeing place where older people can sit, relax and socialise in a warm and safe environment. Hot meals are provided 3 days a week and centre based activities are held such as Bingo, arts and crafts. Days/afternoons out are also arranged as are talks from local interest groups and local agencies.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many social-activities social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,043 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 £4.6bn 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 85.2%. 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 £644k. 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.