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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.

1,368
Charities
£5,280,882,026
Total Income
£632,517
Avg Income
85.6%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Penglais School Pta

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

Supporting the school and social activities for staff and parents

Latest Income: £1,291
Areas of Operation: Ceredigion
Status: Registered
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Lodge Of Concord (number 632) Benevolent Fund

Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

Fundraising meetings and social events

Latest Income: £1,286
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Leiston Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

Enables 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.

Latest Income: £1,278
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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West Cumberland Division Girl Guides

Beneficiary group, Social welfare, Society

We 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.

Latest Income: £1,252
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Birchwood Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

Education, fund raising, social activities.

Latest Income: £1,238
Areas of Operation: Warrington
Status: Registered
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Bitterne Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social welfare, Society

Bitterne 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.

Latest Income: £1,217
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Lodge Of Loyal Service (no 5890) Benevolent Fund

Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

Raises 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

Latest Income: £1,209
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Cheddleton Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

PROVIDES LOCAL WOMEN TO MEET, LEARN AND SOCIALISE.

Latest Income: £1,180
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Tiverton Civic Society

Associations, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfare

Primary 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.

Latest Income: £1,180
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Colerne Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

THE WI FOUNDING PRINCIPLE WAS AND STILL IS EDUCATION. IT ALSO PROVIDES COMPANIONSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP.

Latest Income: £1,151
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Wallasey Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare

many activities open to members including talks, outings, craft activities, socialising, opportunities to participate in campaigning on various issues.

Latest Income: £1,138
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Wraysbury And Horton Age Concern

Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Social activities for Senior citizens of Wraysbury & Horton

Latest Income: £1,137
Areas of Operation: Windsor And Maidenhead
Status: Registered
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The Bridgwater Snap Group

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

LOCAL 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

Latest Income: £1,119
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Cartmel Fell Educational Foundation

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,118
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Wodensborough Senior Citizens Club

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

LEISURE 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

Latest Income: £1,100
Areas of Operation: Sandwell
Status: Registered
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Lane And District Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To educate and provide friendship and fellowship to women

Latest Income: £1,085
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Southlake Mother And Toddler Group

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

various 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.

Latest Income: £1,063
Areas of Operation: Wokingham
Status: Registered
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Leicestershire Deaf Children's Society

Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfare

Leicestershire 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.

Latest Income: £1,024
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Keinton Mandeville Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare, Society

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,020
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Lowick Parent And Toddler Group

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £1,014
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Owlsmoor Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Womans Institute, friendship, support and education.

Latest Income: £1,007
Areas of Operation: Bracknell Forest
Status: Registered
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The Wigton Wiza Club

Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Providing social activities and disseminating information and advice to older (ie over 55) people.

Latest Income: £1,000
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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The Romsey Gateway Club

Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

Romsey 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.

Latest Income: £993
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Inner Wheel Club Of Chard Benevolent Fund

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

Fundraising through various Friendship events/activities, All monies raised disbursed for charitable purposes.

Latest Income: £976
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Inner Wheel Club Of Chadderton And Failsworth Benevolent Fund

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

Social meetings with a view to friendship and fundraising

Latest Income: £967
Areas of Operation: Oldham
Status: Registered
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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.