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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.

1,066
Charities
£4,555,519,411
Total Income
£644,072
Avg Income
85.2%
Program Ratio

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The Clipstone Miners Welfare Community Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Professions, Social welfare

Provision 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.

Latest Income: £92,358
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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North Muskham Playing Field

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Providing 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.

Latest Income: £91,944
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Heywood Old People's Welfare Committee

Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £90,382
Areas of Operation: Rochdale
Status: Registered
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The League Of Remembrance

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfare

Provides 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

Latest Income: £89,410
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Oatlands School Parent Teacher Association

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

PROVISION 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.

Latest Income: £86,376
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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George Watson Memorial Hall

Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfare

Continued 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.

Latest Income: £84,336
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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International Relief Friendship Foundation

Economic and community development, Social welfare

IRFF - 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.

Latest Income: £82,602
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Bishop Of Blackburn's Fund For The Widows And Orphans Of Poor Clergy

Beneficiary group, Housing, Professions, Social welfare

TO 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.

Latest Income: £81,462
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Ellesmere Community Care Centre League Of Friends

Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £80,349
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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The Orrell Park And District Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

We 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

Latest Income: £80,093
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Tickton Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Tickton 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.

Latest Income: £79,560
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Guide Association County Of Manchester

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

Through 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

Latest Income: £79,187
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Allington Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £74,546
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Worth Matravers Village Hall

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

General charitable activities including fund-raising activities and provision of recreational, artistic and social activities for benefit of local community.

Latest Income: £72,679
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Birmingham Christmas Shelter

Housing, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £68,425
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Young At Heart

Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfare

Young 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.

Latest Income: £68,248
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Trust Property Held In Connection With West Lane Baptist Chapel

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

West 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.

Latest Income: £66,940
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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The Tylers Green Village Hall

Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

A 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.

Latest Income: £65,704
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Boosbeck Community Centre

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfare

Fund 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

Latest Income: £64,711
Areas of Operation: Redcar And Cleveland
Status: Registered
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Aighton Bailey And Chaigley War Memorial Hall

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £63,538
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Stoke Mandeville Village Community Association

Associations, Facilities, Social welfare

SMVCA 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.

Latest Income: £60,187
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Congleton Players Amateur Theatre Club

Arts, Associations, Social welfare

Three 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.

Latest Income: £58,938
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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War Memorial Recreation Ground And Village Hall

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfare

Community 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.

Latest Income: £58,350
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Prince Philip Centre Phab Club Leeds

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

Prince 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.

Latest Income: £58,014
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Sir Everard Duncombe For Parish Hall

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £57,521
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
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 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.