Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities
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Southern Oaks Retirement Living
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of the Abbeyfield Society.
Health For All (leeds) LTD
Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyPromote the preservation and protection of good health and advance education on matters related to healthAdvance citizenship and community developmentPromote social inclusion, relieve the needs of people who are socially excluded and assist their integration into societyPromote community capacity buildingProvide relief to those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability etc.
Vision Support Barrow & District
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe charity supports visually impaired people who live within Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding area. The organisation provides information and advice to visually impaired people and to their families and carers, provides visually impaired people with a range of welfare support and social activities, promotes awareness of sight loss issues and supports people within a residential home.
Aim Up
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe principal activity of the charity is to provide accommodation, care and support and social inclusion for people in need of such facilities by reason of their mental or physical/learning disability or family background.
Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing, Social welfareNottinghamshire Women's Aid was established to support women, children and young people who had experienced domestic abuse be it physical, emotional and/or sexual. This includes emergency refuge accommodation, supported housing, IDVA , floating support and sanctuary schemes. There is a women, children and young people's centre offering information, support, OFSTED creche and social activities.
Social Life Opportunities (solo)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareProvision of leisure/social activities for children/adults with learning disabilities living within Solihull or the surrounding areas. Provision of respite to the parents/carers of children and adults with learning disabilites receiving our leisure services. Support to other local organisations providing services to children/adults with LD. Provision of volunteering opportunities.
Leicester Riders Foundation
Health, Leisure, Social welfareThe Foundation delivers programmes around both basketball and a wider social agenda in Leicester and Leicestershire. These programmes are delivered in partnership with private, public and third sector. The programmes cover a wide scope of activity, including including basketball participation, player pathway , working with disability, education related, healthy living and social inclusion
Sefton Carers Centre
Charitable activities, Social care, Social welfareTO SUPPORT CARERS IN THE PROVISION OF CENTRE BASED AND OUTREACH SERVICES EG.SUPPORT GROUPS,HOLISTIC CARE,ADVOCACY,INFORMATION DATA BASE,SOCIAL EVENTS AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADVICE.
Harmony House Dagenham CIO
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareThe activities of Harmony House Dagenham CIO comprise of, but not limited to, :1) providing education to pre-school children through three childcare nurseries in Dagenham, Hornchurch and Castle Green2) promoting social inclusion by preventing people from becoming excluded by assisting them in integrating into society3) providing grant funded social services to elderly and vulnerable people.
Connex Community Support
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfareWe help people in need in the High Peak, Derbyshire Dales & surrounding areas. We are a broker for volunteers and volunteering organisations. Our practical help services include Befriending, Social Activities, Transport, Home from Hospital and Digital Inclusion support. Our care services provide care for older people, and adults/children with disabilities.
Chazak Limited
Education, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareTeaching classes in Jewish schools.Providing classes and events in a variety of local Synagogues our own community centres.Running a wide range of religious, cultural, heritage and social events for the community
Sheffield United Community Foundation
Leisure, Social welfareCommunity Charity working in the areas of sports participation, health education and social inclusion
The Candlelighters Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Research, Social welfareCANDLELIGHTERS SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE REGIONAL PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY & HAEMATOLOGY UNIT IN LEEDS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED FOR HARDSHIP GRANTS, SUPPORT GROUPS, HOLIDAYS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR CANCER OR LEUKAEMIA AT THE UNIT; MEDICAL AND OTHER EQUIPMENT; MEDICAL; NURSING AND SOCIAL SUPPORT STAFF AND RESEARCH INTO CHILDHOOD CANCER AND LEUKAEMIA
Play Adventures & Community Enrichment
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfarePACE work with children with a range of different needs and abilities from a range of backgrounds, and believe that this diversity enriches friendship and play opportunities.Each of our settings work closely with children in planning and delivering structured and free play activities including arts and crafts, sports, dance and drama.
Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks And Tonbridge
Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe operate a range of services supporting older within the Borough including Day care facilities, Independent Living Service, Foot care, Bathing, Befriending, Exercise and Socialise sessions, Wheel chair hire, Information and Advice Service, Handyman and Gardening service. For people with dementia we run a dementia day care service , Cognitive Stimulation clubs and a dementia cafe.
Bell View (belford)
Associations, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareBELL VIEW (BELFORD) OPERATES FROM A FULLY INTEGRATED MULTI-USE RESOURCE CENTRE TO SUPPORT AND ENABLE OLDER, VULNERABLE, DISABLED OR DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE AND THEIR CARERS TO "LIVE WELL". THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR DAY CARE, LEISURE, CREATIVE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, AS WELL AS PROVIDING OFFICE AND MEETING ACCOMMODATION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS.
The Outlook Foundation
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe principal activities of the charity are; to deliver person-centred care, education and training in life skills, that promote social inclusion and community interaction, whilst providing a safe and comfortable home environment, for adults with learning disabilities aged 18+.
Neca
Health, Social welfareWe actively promote the prevention, recognition and treatment associated to use and misuse of substances including alcohol, drugs and gambling. We advance Education, promote Social Inclusion and Community Capacity and provide relief from disadvantage, preserving and protecting Health and Wellbeing.
The Brain Charity
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe Brain Charity offers emotional support, practical help and social activities to anyone with a neurological condition and to their family, friends, and carers. There are hundreds of different neurological conditions, including stroke, brain injury, dementia, cluster headaches, and many rarer ones too. We are here for every single one.
Tigers Sport And Education Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe Trust works with children of all ages delivering various sports and multi-skills activities covering health and well being(Imagine your Goals, Fit 2 Play, Tigers FC).We also work with the Prince's Trust on various projects whilst also delivering social inclusion projects such as Kickz. We also provide Educational programmes for young Adults through a partnership with Selby College.
Hastings And Bexhill Mencap Society
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfareTo provide services for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers in the local area. This is achieved through residential care, day service, education through the arts, social activities, and outings.
Community Equality Disability Action
Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfareTo promote the social inclusion of people with physical, sensory or learning disablement living in the South West of England. To provide the respite care of young people.
Gympanzees
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo relieve the needs of, and promote social inclusion of, children and young people who are experiencing ill health or who have a disability and who are therefore socially excluded, their families, carers and friends by the provision of therapeutic, and inclusive play and recreational facilities and spaces. This is delivered in Bristol.
Koala North West
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareKoala North West offers emotional and practical support to families. We aim to strengthen and widen the social support network of families. Volunteers, who are parents themselves are carefully matched to the needs of the family; they then visit the family at home, building a strong supportive relationship offering friendship, reassurance and practical help.
Home-Start Cymru For Families
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareSupporting families with young children who may be experiencing difficulties. Volunteers offering support in family home or in group setting. Parents benefit from support, friendship and practical help, from volunteers who have parenting experience. Service is free and confidential.
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.