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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.

4,078
Charities
£14,612,203,955
Total Income
£515,149
Avg Income
86.5%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Southern Oaks Retirement Living

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To provide accommodation, care and companionship for lonely or frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and principles of the Abbeyfield Society.

Latest Income: £2,415,206
Areas of Operation: Croydon
Status: Registered
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Health For All (leeds) LTD

Beneficiary group, Social welfare, Society

Promote 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.

Latest Income: £2,404,797
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Vision Support Barrow & District

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £2,350,232
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Aim Up

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £2,330,121
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Limited

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing, Social welfare

Nottinghamshire 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.

Latest Income: £2,319,650
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Social Life Opportunities (solo)

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

Provision 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.

Latest Income: £2,316,235
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Leicester Riders Foundation

Health, Leisure, Social welfare

The 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

Latest Income: £2,200,550
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Sefton Carers Centre

Charitable activities, Social care, Social welfare

TO 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.

Latest Income: £2,161,750
Areas of Operation: Sefton
Status: Registered
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Harmony House Dagenham CIO

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £2,146,607
Areas of Operation: Barking And Dagenham
Status: Registered
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Connex Community Support

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £2,126,045
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Chazak Limited

Education, Facilities, Religion, Social welfare

Teaching 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

Latest Income: £2,099,120
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Sheffield United Community Foundation

Leisure, Social welfare

Community Charity working in the areas of sports participation, health education and social inclusion

Latest Income: £2,085,894
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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The Candlelighters Trust

Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Research, Social welfare

CANDLELIGHTERS 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

Latest Income: £1,903,375
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Play Adventures & Community Enrichment

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

PACE 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.

Latest Income: £1,849,951
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks And Tonbridge

Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £1,836,389
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Bell View (belford)

Associations, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

BELL 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.

Latest Income: £1,812,843
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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The Outlook Foundation

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

The 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+.

Latest Income: £1,808,939
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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Neca

Health, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £1,790,032
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Brain Charity

Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,773,983
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Tigers Sport And Education Trust

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,773,878
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Hastings And Bexhill Mencap Society

Associations, Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfare

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,688,882
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Community Equality Disability Action

Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfare

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,682,743
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Gympanzees

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,671,433
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Koala North West

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfare

Koala 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.

Latest Income: £1,661,392
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Home-Start Cymru For Families

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfare

Supporting 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.

Latest Income: £1,631,022
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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.