Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities
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Wirral Multicultural Organisation
Leisure, Social welfarePromote for the benefit of Minority Communities of Wirral without any distinction a common interest to advance education, provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation, improving conditions of life for the inhabitants by reason of social ethnic health and ecconomic circumstances. Promote social inclusion and establish a centre for purpose and access of services
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Saint Andrew And Saint Mark, Surbiton
Associations, Religion, Social welfareThe charity provides opportunities for public and private Christian worship in its two churches in Surbiton, Surrey. It provides teaching in the Christian faith. It offers pastoral care to members of the congregation and others. It supports other charities throughout the world. It organises outreach social activities for church members plus a Xmas lunch for lonely people.
Plaza Community Cinema
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Social welfareWe operate a 3-screen cinema, for leisure/entertainment and education/social activities. We improve quality of life for residents of South Sefton and surrounding areas by: -+?+?+? advancing education in the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the art of film,+?+?+? providing recreational and leisure facilities, +?+?+? providing volunteering opportunities so improving employability.
Kith And Kids
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareSupport for families with one or more members who have a learning disability or autism. We provide social development projects during the main school holidays and at weekends as well as a summer camp. Throughout the year we run a friendship scheme, healthy activity sessions, a life and employment skills project for young adults, and a support/information service for parents/siblings.
Trinity Community Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareTrinity aims to improve life for disadvantaged people through education, recreation and support groups. We provide programmes for adults with learning difficulties and run social activities for elders. Trinity is also a base for independent groups and for events, activities and projects, as well as a Day Care Nursery. Trinity partners with other organisations particularly in training and health.
Cmss
Associations, Health, Social welfareProvision of day services and social activities for adults with Cerebral Palsy and associated disabilities
The Greenwich Carers Centre
Associations, Charitable activities, Social care, Social welfareWe offer a range of services for all adult carers and the people they care for in and around the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Our facilities at The Stables SE7 provide a hub for carers and those needing support; offering respite, advocacy, emotional support, social activities, information and advice. We work with statutory partners to involve carers in strategic and developmental decisions.
Home-Start Suffolk
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareHome-Start in Suffolk l believes that every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Through our team of volunteers we provide support, friendship and practical help to any family who is going through a difficult time.The scheme also provides family group services.
Good Faith Foundation
Social welfareTo promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.
Age Concern Torfaen
Health, Housing, Social welfareAge Connects Torfaen,provides various activities such as Home Services,Befriending ,Day Activities ,Friendship Hubs,on site Bistro , Young Onset Dementia Groupssituated at Widdershins Centre Sebastopol Pontypool Torfaen NP45AB
Age Well East LTD
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareServices for the general public and / or older people living in Essex and Suffolk. The services offered are: advice and support with claiming benefits, care, consumer, energy, advocacy and information: social clubs and friendship activity: mental health support, emotional support, end of life, bereavement and dementia support.
Home-Start Trafford Salford And Wigan
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareTo offer support to parents of families that are going through difficult times and have children under 5 years of age. Trained volunteers are assigned to visit families in the families' own home and provide support, friendship and practical help
Common Wealth Theatre Limited
Arts, Social welfareCommon Wealth Theatre is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of the arts for the public benefit with particular but not exclusive reference to the performing arts. We promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.
Headway North Staffordshire (head Injuries Association) LTD
Associations, Health, Social care, Social welfareHeadway North Staffordshire provides rehabilitation & respite facilities for adults 18 plus with acquired, traumatic or stroke related head injuries. Headway House provides a meeting place with facilities for improving mobility social, domestic, educational and social skills. We provide support and daily respite for relatives.Activities include :Gym and Physiotherapy,Social Activities
West Kent Mind
Associations, Health, Social welfareProvision of a range of support, recovery and wellbeing services for people with mental health problems including community services, social activities, counselling, peer support and therapeutic groups. The charity also provides training for other agencies and helps to raise awareness and overcome the stigma and discrimination experienced by people with mental health problems.
The People's Kitchen Limited
Housing, Social welfarePROVISION OF FRIENDSHIP AND FOOD TO HOMELESS PEOPLE
Iron Aid Foundation
Religion, Social welfare1) To advance the education of the Muslim community by such means as deemed charitable at law.2) To advance and promote the relief of poverty 3) The relief of sickness and the preservation of good health among the Muslim community.4) To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded,
Derbyshire Cricket Foundation Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareUsing cricket and sport-related activities and programmes to advance health and well-being, education, social inclusion and community cohesion for children, young people and adults living in Derbyshire, with a particular focus on populations who may have greater needs and limited opportunities to access the benefits of these activities
Dover Outreach Centre
Housing, Social welfareDOVER OUTREACH CENTRE WILL OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALLY ISOLATED GROUPS SUCH AS THE HOMELESS AND VULNERABLE TO RECEIVE SERVICES AT THE CENTRE. AS WELL AS BEING A PLEASANT ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO SOCIALISE THE SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE A NEEDS ASSESSMENT, LOOKING AT EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND DIRECTING THEM TO APPROPRIATE SERVICES.
Emmaus South Wales
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfarePROVIDING HOMELESS AND UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH THE SECURITY AND COMPANIONSHIP OF LIVING IN A COMMUNITY HOME, THE DIGNITY OF WORKING FOR THE COMMUNITY AND FOR OTHER DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE, AND THE CHANCE OF RECOVERING THE ABILITY TO LIVE A SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT LIFE OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY SHOULD THEY CHOOSE TO DO SO. IT HAS SET UP A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE TO FUND THE COMMUNITY AND CREATE EMPLOYMENT.
Peterborough United Foundation
Childcare, Education, Health, Social welfareCommunity based activities in the local area , ie after school clubs, half term courses, social inclusion and health and wellbeing sessions.
Herongate Fitness & Wellbeing
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe Charity provides the local community of Hungerford and the surrounding area with high-quality fitness facilities and services for healthy recreation and leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare at an affordable price. The charity encourages social interaction and activities through its in club cafe, community spaces, exercise classes and swimming pool.
Pulp Friction Smoothie Bar CIO
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfarePulp Friction Smoothie Bar CIO supports adults with Learning Disabilities and or Autism to develop their social, work readiness and independent living skills through a variety of activities that are person centered and focus on catering and hospitality, gardening and horticulture, social events such as running a choir. We work in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City.
Kickstart Norfolk LTD
Education, Social welfareHiring mopeds to allow individuals to access work, training, further education and for social inclusion.
The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThis charity runs "Meadowside" a residential home for up to 11 residents with varying degrees of learning and/or physical disabilities, which has been their home for up to 30 years. Respite Care is also provided. Social events are also organised for the members, including those from the wider community.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many social-activities social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,078 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?
Change, Grow, Live is the largest by latest reported annual income (£339.7m). 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 £14.6bn 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 86.5%. 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 £515k. 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.