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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Oakmere Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo widen the experiences of women and give purpose.meaning and friendship in their lives.
Crawley Down Afternoon Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareMonthly meetings with speakers. Social activities and outings
Rhoose Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfareThe members of Rhoose Women's Institute meet formally once a month in the local village hall to discuss their activities and to be entertained by speakers on various topics. At other times they meet to take part in social events, for example coffee mornings, lunches, outings to places of interest in the Vale of Glamorgan and occasionally further afield.
West Riding Artillery Trust
Armed forces, Associations, Charitable activities, Social welfareWRAT supports former or existing members of 269 (West Riding) Battery RA who fall on hard times. It makes grants to 269 Battery in aid of Battery social activities. It publishes, from time to time, regimental histories of former artillery units in the West Riding of Yorkshire and donates copies of these to local libraries.
Croydon Contacts
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareCroydon Contacts is a small charity supporting adults with learning disabilities in Croydon to enjoy social activities in their local community. We run various events for members, staffed by volunteers & trustees, supported by carers & families. Events include Board Games; Bowling, Cinema & Lunch clubs; Summer day trips to local museums & parks; visiting local pantomimes & shows.
Helsby Hillside Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareEducation companionship crafts speakers the arts sport for women
Sigginstone Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Social welfareManagement of Village Hall left in trust to village in 1975. Provides community focal point for social activities, and also maintains fabric of hall.
Chevington Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareProviding a regular monthly meeting and social activities for women in Chevington and the surrounding villages.
Taynton Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareStaging of/hosting regular social events for residents of the village of Taynton with a view to creating a facility for all to meet informally and raise funds for the on-going maintenance and repair of this primary social centre.
The Bramley Village Society
Social welfareKeep a watching brief on Planning issues affecting the life of the village, and make representations where appropriate.Promotion of village-based activities to strengthen the local community.Organise village social events including newcomers' evening, and summer social.
Tewkesbury Civic Society
Economic and community development, Social welfareNewsletter to members, talks, review of planning applications, social events for members
Henlow Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareMeetings for members to encourage friendship and companionship, learning new skills and learning about general topics
Old Sodbury Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare44 members. Celebrated Old Sodbury WI 100th birthday. Supported local charities through speakers. Enjoyed social events and outings. Two members took up Denman College bursaries and several members attended courses. A successful year.
West Group Committee Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for young people aged between 10-26 years. Members can gain confidence and get valuable skills in drama & entertainments, public speaking, sports competitions, stock-judging and cattle showing, dancing. Life skills are learnt by arranging and conducting meetings, social events an fundraising.
Wootton Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareoffering friendship, education, leisure, to fellow women
Inner Wheel Club Of Roborough Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareFund Raising Events included the following:-Coffee Mornings. Lunches, Social Events and a Christmas Sleigh collection.
Shirley Women's Institute, Hants
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareEducation and social activities for women
Irthington Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareOffers all kinds of opportunities to women, friendship, skills, campaigning, community service
Friends Of Downsview School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareThe Friends Of Downsview raise money for equipment, to subsidise theatre visits and other trips, as well as run social events for the children, families, local residents and other stake holders. Amongst these events are The Annual Christmas shop, Christmas parties and a Summer Fete.
The Royal Burnham Lodge No 4904 Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareFund raising by members' donations and by fund raising at social events. Annual distribution of funds to other Masonic Charities and general National and Local charities. Grants to assist members in financial need.
Crayford Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareSocial activities. Outings.
Preston-Under-Scar Village Hall
Charitable activities, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareOur purpose is to provide entertainment and an opportunity for socialising in a village where there is no pub, shop or other place for villagers to meet up. We have a structured programme of events and add to these throughout the year as we feel the village would like. These include a weekly soup gathering, harvest supper, christmas party, summer feast, quiz nights and others
Women's Institute - Shottlegate And District
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareOur aim is to offer members the opportunuty of sharing friendship and learning - to widen their horizons and together to influence local, national and international affairs.
Exhall Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareSport, recreational, social events
Bakewell And District Club For The Disabled
Social welfareSocial events and outings for benefits of disabled members
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.