Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities
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Herefordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareProvision and promotion of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations to improve the condition of life of rural young people and assist in their development through competitive and social activities, education and training
The Lemsford School Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareFund-raising through social evenings, annual fete and donations. Funds used to provide equipment and books for the school, donate to the hardship fund and finance social activities for the children.
Edgmond Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareEdgmond Village Hall is for the benefit of the inhabitants of Edgmond and the neighbourhood, for the purposes of education, social activities, training and leisure time occupations.
The Saudi British Society
Arts, Social welfareThe Society's objects are to promote closer friendship and understanding between the people of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. The Society's activities include receptions, dinners, exhibitions, lectures, book launches. The Society hosts Annual Awards presented by a Saudi businessman to two individuals who have promoted Saudi-British relations and to two Saudi students studying in the UK.
The Jubilee Institute, Rothbury
Leisure, Social welfareThe charity provides a place of recreation, social interaction and education for all the inhabitants within a 10 mile radius of Rothbury and in other parts of Upper Coquetdale.
Bath Mencap Society
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareBath Mencap is affiliated to National Mencap. In order to help those with learning disabilities live a fulfilled life, and to support relatives and carers, we provide a number of social activities for adults and children. These include an after school club, Sunday Lunch Club and evening social activities. To learn more and to see new events please visit our website https://www.bathmencap
Starmaker Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare1.To provide training for young people in all aspects of the performing arts2.To provide guidance and assistance in all social and career matters related to the entertainment industry.3.To provide top quality entertainment for the community4.To provide a healthy environment for young people to meet, work together and socialize in.5.To build the Company for future generations.
West Maldon Community Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareThe main function of the West Maldon Community Association is the management of the Community Centre. We try to provide a first class centre at reasonable prices, for the people of West Maldon. Most of our funds come from the hire of the centre and we also run bi-monthly quiz nights and other fund raising social events. Most of our profits are used to maintain and improve the facilities.
Friends Of St Helen, Abingdon
Associations, Social welfareThe Friends currently provides -ú10,000 each year from the income of its capital funds for maintenance of the fabric. Additional monies are raised from talks and social events for Friends and their guests. An annual programme listing these events is sent out.
Sutton (london Borough) Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareThe Sea Cadet Corps is a nationwide voluntary uniformed youth organisation, open to all young people aged 12 to 18, Marine Cadets for young people aged 13 to 18 and with Junior Sections open to those of 10 to 12 years of age.The remit of the Sea Cadets is to provide fun, friendship, adventure and learning new skills based on waterborne and land based activities.
Princes Risborough Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareAn organisation for young people who have an interest/connection with farming to attend talks, visits, socialise, sporting activites and competitions.
Old Headington Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareSt Andrew's Parish Hall Trust owns the parish hall and grounds in Dunstan Road, Headington, Oxford, for the benefit of those in the area to use for meetings, lectures, classes, recreation, leisure and social activities.
Charville Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareWe provide a place to meet and socialise for local people also some of the groups that meet are:- pre-school playgroup; baby/toddlers; junior club; senior citizens club; line dancing; exercise; ballet & tap classes; banjo band; disabled club; bingo; tumbletots; church service social club.
North Devon Museum Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareMuseum mainly of local maritime matters but also agricultural and social activities as well. A Victorian school is run for local schools to use to give them an idea of educational ways in Victorian times. The catchment area is North Devon.
Mayflower Performing Arts Group
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareTO UNDERTAKE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES OF DANCE AND MUSIC. TO TAKE PART IN COMPETITIONS ORGANISED AND RUN BY WINTERGUARD UNITED KINGDOM. ARRANGING FUNDRAISING AND SOCIAL EVENTS.
The County Durham Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Economic and community development, Social welfareEducational activities e.g. public speaking, stock judging, cookery, craft Meeting and social events e.g formal meetings with speakers, inter club eventsQuizzes and competitions.Personal developmentTraining - First Aid, Food Hygiene etc
Marshfield Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareMarshfield Village Hall is a fully central heated hall with all facilities for hire, for the use of family functions, training and social events. With access to grass sports pitches, changing rooms with showers, a large hall with separate meeting rooms and a well equipped kitchen, Marshfield Village Hall can cater for most events including parties, clubs, public and private meetings.
Palgrave And District Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareCommunity activities including Coffee Mornings, Fetes, exhibitions, Musical evenings, Primary school physical education, Bowls groups, Friendship Clubs. Committed to Cut Your Carbon and Enviromental considerations. Various exercise classes including Extend and Line Dancing, Monthly film showings
Mount Peniel Church Of God In Christ Jesus Apostolic
Associations, Religion, Social welfarePrincipal activity - to advance the Christian education of GB & other countries of the world without distinction of sex or race. To empower individuals to be self-reliant by having the confidence, ability to compete & participate in economic & social activities. The church is formed for charitable purposes only in connection with advancement of the Christian faith. To be an example of a good human
Chedzoy Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe hall is the gift of Rev G Mullins. The management team are local volunteers. The facilities for hirers include kitchen & catering equipment, tables & chairs, electric heating is installed, disabled accessible, the hall fronts a grassed field for outdoor events or marquee, or parking of cars, available for private hire, weekly events, keep fit classes, meetings, social events.
London And Slough Charitable Trust
Housing, Social welfarePROVISION OF FOOD, DRINKS, CLOTHING, BEDDING AND COMPANIONSHIP TO ROUGH SLEEPERS AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED PERSONS ON THE STREETS OF LONDON AND SLOUGH AND MAINTAIN A NIGHT SHELTER EACH WINTER/SPRING FOR HOMELESS IN SLOUGH.
Teddington And Hampton Wick Voluntary Care Group
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareDoor to door transport for those in need using volunteer drivers. Shopping buses with escorts for those who wish to shop for themselves but need assistance with accessible transport and carrying bags. Shopping for the housebound. Social activities for the lonely with transport provided, using accessible transport buses if needed.
The Womens Council
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTWC promotes friendship between women in UK and the countries of Asia, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, where it supports the training of workers - particularly women - working in the field of disability in the community with the aim of improving the care and promoting the Inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream education and other opportunities within their communities.
The Pakistan Society
Social welfareThe main social event of each year is a Gala Dinner at Lincoln's Inn, London where in 1896 the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was called to the Bar. This is usually in June. Starting from Autumn until Spring there is a programme of monthly lectures held in the evening, on varying topics concerned with Pakistan. Information is circulated via Website and Email.
Lawn (swindon) Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Social welfareWe promote the social welfare of all those living within our area of benefit. We manage Lawn Community Centre to further this aim. We endeavour to run it in an efficient way as cost effectively as possible. We organise social events in Lawn Community Centre and promote activities elsewhere in the neighbourhood. We support local groups when appropriate.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many social-activities social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,043 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.