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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National Deaf Children's Society - Birmingham And District Region
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareWe provide deaf children and their families with opportunities to come together and socialise by activities such as parties, pantomime tickets and visits to places of interest. We also provide much needed equipment such as vibrating alarms clocks, flash doors bells, minicoms etc.
Cerney Wick Village Hall Trust
Facilities, Social welfarePromotes integrity of village life by organising occasional village social events and by providing a forum for village discussion and representation. Holder of Village communal Fund. In addition, the committee whilst not currently pursuing this matter, will on occasion monitor the viability of a new village hall and will engage the village in any future developments.
Draycott Senior Citizens Centre
Beneficiary group, Social welfareWe have 2 sessions per week. One afternoon and one evening for the social interaction of Draycott senior citizens. We have bingo, tea and biscuits. We also have occasional social events, such as a buffet tea or a meal out.
Dunmow Flitch Friendship Club
Health, Leisure, Social welfareTo provide the residents of Dunmow with a friendship group so that they can spend time in the company of others. We meet for a social evening of games and live entertainment to provide physical and social recreation for our residents, promoting good mental health wellbeing and minimise risk of social isolation.
Avocet Swimming And Social Club
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareA swimming and social Club for disabled people of all ages, meeting once a week for swimming. Other social events include an annual BBQ and a new year meal.
Barkwith Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Social welfareProvision of a meeting place for local organisations, and facilities for social activities for individuals in the surrounding area
Ratcliffe On The Wreake Village Hall
Facilities, Social welfareThe Village Hall is used for social events within the local community and offers facilities for private hire and local Council meetings.
Parents Teachers And Friends Of Cronton Church Of England School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Religion, Social welfareOrganise fundraising and social activities which enable children to have an enriched school environment which promotes their enjoyment of education.
Women's Institute - Thorverton
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareWe hold regular educational meetings for members where Speakers talk on a variety of subjects. We also hold community focussed events such as Saturday market and Sunday brunch as well as weekly Chatter Cafe and Soup Club offering affordable meals, companionship and informal support. Our premises are available for hire, such as history society talks.
Badgworth And Biddisham Parish Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareThe Parish Hall is maintained by a group of Volunteers, it is hired out to various organisations throughout the week and social events are held throughout the year by local people in the parish. Our main role is to ensure everything runs smoothly and that enough funds are available for maintaining the hall and keeing it in good repair.
The Felsted Friendship Club
Associations, Social welfareTo provide access for its members to a range of social activities and outings. Provides a monthly programme of guest speakers and outings together with the opportunity to participate in a number of diverse local activities.
Camberley And District Society For Mentally Handicapped Children And Adults
Beneficiary group, Social welfareCamberley Mencap provides help and advice to people with a learning disability and their families/carers who have close associations with the district. The society organises social events including outings and a weekly youth club. Financial help is also given towards otherwise unfunded living expenses, holidays etc.
Petworth And District Over 60's Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfareThe provision of a meeting place for senior citizens in, and around, the Petworth area thus encouraging companionship and conversation. Numerous activities and outings are arranged throughout the year together with regular scrabble, bingo, card and quiz sessions. The centre is generally open Monday to Friday between 10.00am and 12.00pm and in the afternoons between 2.00pm and 4.00pm.
Waltham Sports And Recreation Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareTHE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS TO MAINTAIN, ENHANCE AND CARE FOR THE ASSETS AND FACILITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE AREA OF BENEFIT AND TO PLAN, ORGANISE AND PROMOTE FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT THIS AIM, AND TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL INTERACTION AND COHESION OF THE COMMUNITY
Ferris Foundation
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfaresupports young adults who have a learning disability and/or physical disability in social activities which promote fun and friendship in a specific residential setting
The Royal Air Forces Association - South Shields Branch
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo provide friendship help and support for the whole RAF Family in line with our parent charity 226686
Young Sound Vision
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareYoung Sound Vision is for children who live in Stockport, Cheshire who are Deaf/Hearing Impaired, Blind or visually Impaired to help support them and their families. YSV arranges social activities.
Blind Outdoor Leisure Development
Associations, Health, Leisure, Social welfareSporting, Recreational & Social Activities for the Blind & Visually Impaired.
The Clarendon Lodge (no 5908) Benevolent Fund
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareFundraising meetings and social events
Upper Tettenhall Friendship Club
Leisure, Social welfareWE MEET EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON. WHEN WE ALL PLAY BINGO.HAVE QUIZZES AND GENERALLY CONVERSEAND CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS, WE ALSOTRY TO HAVE AT LEAST 3/4 DAY TRIPS PER YEAR AND WHEN POSSIBLE TWO MORE WITH MEALS IE XMAS AND IN THE SPRING, ALSO WE HAVE AN XMAS PARTY WITH ENTERTAINMENT AT BOTH THE XMAS FESTIVITIES.
Linstead Village Hall
Facilities, Social welfareThe village hall is run for the benefit of the residents of Linstead Parva and Linstead Magna. It is used for various social events throughout the year and for parish meetings. It is also used a a Polling Station when required.
King Edward Vii British-German Foundation (united Kingdom)
Social welfareTo encourage and enhance British-German understanding and friendship.To stimulate intellectual debate and to strengthen the social network of opinion formers in both countries in the form of Journalists, Media and Academics, along with experts from Politics, Business and Cultural life.
Capel St Mary Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareMONTHLY MEETINGS FOR FRIENDSHIP AND EDUCATION
Wessex Group Committee Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for 10-26yrs. Members can gain confidence and recognised skills in Public Speaking, Drama and Entertainments, Sports Competitions, Stock-Judging and Cattle showing/presentation, Duke of Edingburgh, Dancing, Meetings and Social Events.
Briscoe (pitsea) Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo provide friendship and support within the community. To raise awareness of local, national and international campaigns. To promote education,motivation and fulfilment of various lifestyle 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.