Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities
Discover 1,066 Social welfare charities that specialise in social activities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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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.
The League Of Remembrance
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareProvides companionship, welfare and modest financial assistance to widows and dependents of all who served in the Armed Forces, to retired armed forces personnel and to retired members of the nursing profession who help in a variety of ways in hospitals, hospices and other volunteer-based organisations; and to support those suffering from disability
Oatlands School Parent Teacher Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfarePROVISION OF LEARNING EQUIPMENT THROUGH FUND RAISING EVENTS AT THE SCHOOL. THESE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO FUNDAY'S, CAKE BAKES, SCHOOL BALL, QUIZ NIGHTS AND OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS.
George Watson Memorial Hall
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareContinued to let Hall for social events, dancing classes, etc, which realised ?12,095. Expenditure amounted to ?49,458. Main areas of expenditure were improvements to the Hall, electricity and gas.
International Relief Friendship Foundation
Economic and community development, Social welfareIRFF - UK works to eradicate the causes and effects of poverty and associated problems around the world, especially in Africa, Asia, SE Asia and Europe. We are part of an effective international network which includes the other 80+ national IRFF Chapters, and many other affiliated organisations and associations.
The Bishop Of Blackburn's Fund For The Widows And Orphans Of Poor Clergy
Beneficiary group, Housing, Professions, Social welfareTO HELP CLERGY WIDOWS AND RETIRED CLERGY IN CASES OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, PARTICULARLY WITH HOUSING COSTS. SOCIAL EVENTS ARE HELD AND THE SERVICES OF A DIOCESAN OFFICER AND VISITORS ARE PROVIDED.
Ellesmere Community Care Centre League Of Friends
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareThe main activity of the charity is to raise funds for the support of the Community Care Centre by means of our charity shop and organising social events, attending fetes etc which help our funds and gain publicity.
The Orrell Park And District Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe are a Community Centre operating in the Warbreck Ward area of North Liverpool, social, education and leisure opportunities for the community. The activities we offer are; senior citizens activities, health/well being events, learning circles, adult education classes, social activities and community resource for local residents groups
Tickton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTickton Village Hall is the primary community building in the Parish of Tickton and Routh, providing a facility for local groups and organisations. Activities include a pre school, indoor bowls, social events, youth club, ladies choir, arts & crafts and the hall hosts various meetings for local government, Parish Council and others.
The Guide Association County Of Manchester
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareThrough fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. Girlguiding Manchester has Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger members aged 4 to 18. We fire their imaginations through challenges and adventures for all personalities
Allington Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure, Social welfareWe act for the local community. We hold social events for all the community such as disco's, bingo, including a playgroup and an over 60's club. We have a club house for members where we show live sport on both Sky and BT Sport. Castle Colts football club is affiliated to the Association.We have other activities such as Zumba, KungFu, Kick Boxing, Bootcamp and Slimming World.
Worth Matravers Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareGeneral charitable activities including fund-raising activities and provision of recreational, artistic and social activities for benefit of local community.
Birmingham Christmas Shelter
Housing, Social welfareWe provide food, warmth, shelter and friendship to the homeless and lonely of Birmingham during the Christmas period, regardless of gender, colour, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Young At Heart
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareYoung at Heart offers help and support to families of babies and children receiving treatment for a cardiac condition at the Birmingham Children's Hospital. We provide ward visits for families and work with the Heart Unit at the Birmingham Childrens Hospital. Our aim is to bring the families together at social events, where they can meet with other families, share experiences and make new friends.
Trust Property Held In Connection With West Lane Baptist Chapel
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareWest Lane Baptist Church provides an area for regular worship, and an active Sunday School. Additional activities the Church supports are monthly Drop- ins,Youth Group,Film Cafes. The church is open to the church family and the local community for a variety of regular events: Operatic Society,Bronte Society meetings and events,Parish Council meetings,exercise classes, Film Club and social events.
The Tylers Green Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareA village hall, providing services to the local community which includes; sports, health & fitness, dance, music, hobbies & childrens groups. Facilities are also used by the disabled & we provide meeting rooms for local groups, associations & charities. It is also used for a wide range of social activities.
The Boosbeck Community Centre
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareFund Raising - Bingo, Coffee Mornings. Fun Days etc.Social events for the communityWeekly wellbeing sessions, and social groups - Tuesdays and ThursdaysCheck out our website or Facebook page for more information
Aighton Bailey And Chaigley War Memorial Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareThe memorial hall provides a meeting place for local organisations and a venue for social events. it is available for groups and individuals to hire for social and fund-raising events.
Stoke Mandeville Village Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Social welfareSMVCA currently administer the village hall facility, providing local groups, organisations and individuals with a facility to hold their meetings, classes or events. We also organise social events for the benefit of all parishioners and the surrounding area.
Congleton Players Amateur Theatre Club
Arts, Associations, Social welfareThree full length plays are performed each year at Daneside Theatre, Park Road, Congleton, Cheshire. Every two years a one act playwriting competition is organised which culminates in a one act play festival. Social activities also take place, including visits to performances at other theatres.
War Memorial Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareCommunity Social Activities such as Bonfire Night parties, Quizes, Amateur Dramatic Society performances, Keep fit, Extend, Bingo, Bowls.Home to Fairhaven First Steps, a pre-school group which holds four morning sessions a week.Shower and Changing Room for local football club and Cricket clubs. Cricket and Football pitch.Children's play area with equipment.
Prince Philip Centre Phab Club Leeds
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfarePrince Philip Centre PHAB (physically disabled/able bodied) Club meets on Friday evenings. Members aged 9-90 enjoy social, educational and recreational activities, live in the Leeds Metropolitan area. Members are welcome with a physical or mild learning disability, or an illness which may be life limiting. The able bodied members join as 'buddies' not carers to share activities and friendship.
Sir Everard Duncombe For Parish Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity manages Great Brickhill Parish Hall facilities for the use and benefit of both individual and groups of residents from Great Brickhill and the surrounding area. The Hall is used by a Pre-School Group on a daily basis and by an outreach Post Office once a week. It is used also for a wide variety of sports and social activities on a regular weekly basis.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many social-activities social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,066 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.