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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Penglais School Pta
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareSupporting the school and social activities for staff and parents
Lodge Of Concord (number 632) Benevolent Fund
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareFundraising meetings and social events
Leiston Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareEnables members to enjoy friendship within their local communities, to develop their skills and talents through lifelong learning, to widen their horizons, to improve the quality of life in the community, and together, to influence local, national and international affairs. The Women's Institute is non-sectarian and non-party political.
West Cumberland Division Girl Guides
Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyWe give girls and young women a voice.We provide a unique girl-only space.We promise equality and diversity.We provide fun and friendship, in a safe environment.
Birchwood Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareEducation, fund raising, social activities.
Bitterne Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social welfare, SocietyBitterne WI enables women to extend their interest in crafts. history,citizenship,music and drama. It provides a meeting place for women to socialise and to work to improve their community.As part of the wider organisation of WIs it takes part in aiming to influence national issues especially those affecting women and family life.
The Lodge Of Loyal Service (no 5890) Benevolent Fund
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareRaises money via collections within the Lodge and by social events.Provides financial support for other Charities and for local groups.Will provide physical support to local groups/charities if practical and upon request
Cheddleton Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfarePROVIDES LOCAL WOMEN TO MEET, LEARN AND SOCIALISE.
Tiverton Civic Society
Associations, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfarePrimary aim is to care for the beauty, history and character of Tiverton Town and its environs. Motto - Watch & Ward. Organise range of lectures, information plaques, heritage walks and social activities. Keep in close touch with the Town, Mid Devon District and Devon County Councils. Registered with Civic Trust and Outer SW Federation of Civic Societies and member of Devon Conservation Forum.
Colerne Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTHE WI FOUNDING PRINCIPLE WAS AND STILL IS EDUCATION. IT ALSO PROVIDES COMPANIONSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP.
Wallasey Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfaremany activities open to members including talks, outings, craft activities, socialising, opportunities to participate in campaigning on various issues.
Wraysbury And Horton Age Concern
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareSocial activities for Senior citizens of Wraysbury & Horton
The Bridgwater Snap Group
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareLOCAL CHARITY PROVIDING SUPPORT THROUGH REGULAR SOCIAL EVENTS, FUNDRAISING FOR TRIPS AND DAYS OUT FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL AND LEARNING DISABILITIES AND THEIR SIBLINGS/FAMILIES
The Cartmel Fell Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareThe Educational Foundation uses its income to help young people under the age of 25 who live within the parish of St Anthony's Church, Cartmel Fell. It provides assistance in purchasing text books, tools and other equipment necessary for their education. It also supports communal events for children to help foster friendship and community relations in a widespread rural area.
Wodensborough Senior Citizens Club
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareLEISURE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR OAP'S MONDAY AND TUESDAYS EVERY WEEK .2 HOURLY SESSION EACH TIME.SOCIAL PARTIES AND DAY TRIPS ALSO DANCING,AND GUEST SPEAKERS
Lane And District Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo educate and provide friendship and fellowship to women
The Southlake Mother And Toddler Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Social welfarevarious activities for pre-school children including singing, stories, crafts, puzzles, role play, construction, ride-on toys, climbing, social interaction. Also, summer outings and Christmas parties.
Leicestershire Deaf Children's Society
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareLeicestershire Deaf Children's Society (LDCS) is affiliated to the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS). We provide support on all aspects of deafness including communication, education, technology, social and behavioural and cultural issues. Membership is free. We provide social activities consisting of day and weekend trips, Christmas celebrations and youth activities.
Keinton Mandeville Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare, SocietyThe WI offers opportunities for all women to enjoy friendship, to learn, to widen their horizons. It aims to improve and develop the quality of life, particularly in rural areas, for women and their families. To advance the education of women in citizenship and in public issues - national and international; to enable women to work together.
Lowick Parent And Toddler Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareWe aim to provide a safe and stimulating environment for all children from babies until school age, to learn and enjoy themselves, as well as providing a friendly meeting place for parents/carers to socialise.
Owlsmoor Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareWomans Institute, friendship, support and education.
The Wigton Wiza Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareProviding social activities and disseminating information and advice to older (ie over 55) people.
The Romsey Gateway Club
Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareRomsey Gateway club caters for adults with learning disabilities and has done for over thirty years. We seek to provide opportunities for friendship, recreation and entertainment. The development of existing skills outings and intigrating within the community. This allows for a few hours respite and rest to those who care for our members when they are at home.
Inner Wheel Club Of Chard Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareFundraising through various Friendship events/activities, All monies raised disbursed for charitable purposes.
The Inner Wheel Club Of Chadderton And Failsworth Benevolent Fund
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareSocial meetings with a view to friendship and fundraising
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.