Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities
Discover 1,368 Social welfare charities that specialise in social activities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Goring And Ferring Friendship Centre (goring Branch)
Beneficiary group, Social welfareWe provide a weekly lunch & friendship for the elderly and lonely of Goring.
Carisbrooke C Of E Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Religion, Social welfareWe organise social activities to generate funds for equipment or facilites which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
Parish Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfarePCC meetings,Parish council meetings, Local and National elections, Pre-School group, W.I.meetings, ,Art ,Craft and fitness classes, Talks and lillustrated lectures ,Family Parties, Wedding receptions, Dances, Exhibitions, Coffee mornings, Social events to raise funds for maintenance of the charity premises.
Village Hall Ford End
Associations, Facilities, Social welfarePromulgating social activities
The National Friendship Fund
Charitable activities, Social welfareMakes grants to organisations and individuals
Exelby Leeming And Newton Village Hall
Animals, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfareLeeming Village Hall provides a meeting place for a variety of users. Currently these are: Craft group, Art group, CAST Dog Training, Bedale Band, Pokemon Children's Club, Upholstery classes and many private functions too - parties, disco, charity fairs etc.The Trustees organise a monthly coffee morning for residents of the village to meet and socialise.
Towcester Evening Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareVarious community activities. Education and Friendship for our members
St Luke's Day Care Centre
Beneficiary group, Education, Social care, Social welfareCurrently operates one day a fortnight, on a Monday, school term time only, providing lunch and companionship for single pensioners who live in Bricket Wood, St. Albans.
Alrewas School Parents And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareHolding fundraising activities to provide vital funds for school and social events to support links between the school and the local community
Women's Institute - Wisbech
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareFor the education, training and activities and social interaction of women.
Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides building and facilities for use of local community/organisations for education/training, arts/culture, sports and social activities
Farndon Daycare Centre For The Elderly
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe provide companionship, nourishment, entertainment and care for ten elderly people who have been referred to us by Cheshire West & Chester Social Services. They meet every Thursday at Farndon Memorial Hall. Transport each way is provided by registered volunteers.
Ravenfield Old Peoples Social Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareProvides social activities for senior citizens.Our Constitution dictates we give the elderly people of Ravenfield a "treat".Coffee Mornings and Day Trips out are our main events.
Shawell Memorial Hall
Associations, Facilities, Social welfareUpkeep of the village hall to provide a village amenity for local social activities and hire.
Istead Rise Evening Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareSUPPORTING AND FUNDING THE MANDATES PASSED BY THE NFWI. PROMOTING THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND RAISING THE PROFILE OF ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY. HELPING TO PROVIDE MEMBERÔÇÖS WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT LIFETIME LEARNING. ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING THE SOCIALISATION, FRIENDSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, AND WELFARE OF OUR MEMBERS.
The Reg Gilbert International Youth Friendship Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareThe charity awards bursaries to young people volunteering in developing countries who meet the objectives of the Trust
Grassmoor Friendship Club
Social welfareMeets one afternoon per week (Tuesday) for social gathering. Organises several outings during the year.
Pillowell Village Hall
Facilities, Social welfareTo provide a warm friendly environment for residents to gather for social events.
Ingham Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProviding facilities for use of local people whether as individuals or on a Club basis i.e. Bridge, Craft, Art, Fitness. Party venue. Charity's own functions for fundraising and social events for local people. Recreation Ground to encourage a healthy population!
Morecambe Homeless Action
Housing, Social welfareDay time and evening session providing practical support such as companionship, food and drink, access to clothes and bedding, referrals into emergency accommodation and support into their accommodationProviding information and advice on relevant issues, where possible, and providing a route into other services and provision.
Friends Of Children At Settrington School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareRaising funds for extra activities & organising social events for all the children at Settrington Primary School.
Aller Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareManaging Village Hall on behalf of Parish Council. Fund-raising to subsidise rental charges. Organising Community social activities.
Thorley Manor Mother And Toddler Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Social welfareWe are a parent and toddler group which provides a place for parents/grandparents and carers with young babies/children to meet and socialise whilst their children play in a safe and stimulating environment.
Osgodby Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe objects of the Association are to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Osgodby and the neighbourhood and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisuretime pursuits. Present activities include a keep-fit groups, a craft group, a ladies club with speakers, a bingo club, a friendship club, Singing in Commmunity the Osgodby In Bloom group is affiliated.
Oldham Society For The Deaf
Associations, Health, Social welfareTo provide a place for the meeting of deaf, hard of hearing and hearing people to gather for social activities
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many social-activities social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,368 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 £5.3bn 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 85.6%. 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 £633k. 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.