Social welfare Charities That specialise in Social activities
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The Hope Foundation Limited
Heritage, Social welfareThe restoration of Hope to the disadvantaged through education, creating opportunities for training and building peoples' self esteem through listening social inclusion/interaction and supporting in a non judgemental environment.
The Rosemount Home
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareWe provide skilful and considerate care in a professional and caring manner to elderly people within Derwentside to retain their bonds with the local community. We strive to give each resident who chooses, the opportunity to enhance their lives by taking part in social activities and outings should they so wish. It is our aim to promote with dignity an active and independent life.
Wyke Community And Childrens Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareThe charity provide a community nursery, including Nursery Education Funded places for 2 year old and 3.- 4 year old children. They also provide out of school childcare both during school term and holiday times.The charity provides services to elderly people, in the form of meals and activities which support social inclusion, health and well being.
Micro Rainbow International Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyThe promotion of: - social inclusion amongst LGBTI people by preventing them from becoming socially excluded and relieving the needs of those who are- equality and diversity by the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status;and advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity.
Siri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara
Associations, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareReligious worshipcommunity related : education, social activities, sports activities
Home-Start Nottingham
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareHOME-START NOTTINGHAM PROVIDES HOME-VISITING SERVICE OFFERING SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP TO PARENTS WITH AT LEAST ONE CHILD UNDER 5 YEARS WHERE THEY ARE EXPERIENCING STRESS, ISOLATION AND/OR ILLNESS.VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE PARENTS ARE RECRUITED AND TRAINED BY QUALIFIED AND PAID STAFF BEFORE BEING MATCHED TO FAMILIES. HOME-START NOTTINGHAM COVERS NOTTINGHAM CITY, RUSHCLIFFE, GEDLING, BROXTOWE AND ASHFIELD
British Future
Charitable activities, Social welfare, SocietyTHE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") ARE TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR IN THE SUBJECTS OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, RACIAL AND CULTURAL HARMONY, CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL INCLUSION.
Holbeck Together
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Health, Social welfareTo benefit the elderly community of Holbeck and surrounding areas in Leeds and families and other groups within the local community.Activities include Advice and Advocacy, Luncheon Clubs, Shopping Scheme, day trips, Friendship Groups, Exercise Groups, Quarterly Newsletter, IT Classes, Craft Classes, Healthy Eating, holidays, clubs and much more!
Wigan Warriors Community Foundation
Leisure, Social welfarePROVIDING SPORT, HEALTH AND SOCIAL INCLUSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF WIGAN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
Leeds Centre For Integrated Living
Beneficiary group, Social welfareProvide information, advice and services that help support disabled/older people to live independently in the community. Set up and manage support. Set up projects and working partners. Assist disabled/older people to provide peer support. Providing accessible meeting facilities for organisations to consult disabled/ older people on their views of services set up to support social inclusion.
Sheffield Young Carers Project
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareTo support young people aged 8 to 25 that provides substantial care for a family member with: an illness, a disability, mental health issue, substance misuse issue OR that worries about drug or alcohol use in your family. We offer 121 and group sessions that provide a space for young people to discuss issues that relate to them and also to socialise and meet young people in similar situations.
Menphys Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo improve the social, emotional and intellectual education of young people with special needs and to provide social activities.To run an outreach service in Leicester City and County to provide support for children and young people with special needs and their families and carers. (Menphys SOS)To promote the inclusion of people with special needs in society.
Sutton Mental Health Foundation Charity Company
Facilities, Health, Social welfareSutton Mental Health Foundation provides services for adults with mental health problems living independently in the London Borough of Sutton. These include- A drop in to find friendship and support in a relaxed and unstructured atmosphere- Activities to promote wellbeing and good health- Peer Support and Recovery training- Welfare and benefits advice- a Crisis Cafe
Rotherham Parents Forum Limited
Beneficiary group, Social welfareWe take positive action in Rotherham to promote social inclusion among people with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families by providing forums, workshops, peer support services and offering social opportunities as well as raising public awareness to ensure that individuals are recognised, heard and supported to overcome the inequalities they might face.
Hambleton Community Action
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social care, Social welfareHambleton Community Action offers services for the local community in the Northallerton & Bedale area eg volunteer befriending and carer's respite sitting services, volunteer driver schemes, a moped loan scheme . It also offers social activities and a shopping scheme and it supports people wishing to volunteer. It also provides advice, information and support to voluntary & community groups.
The Friendship Circle (uk)
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe Friendship Circle provides recreational programmes and activities for people who are isolated from the community due to their infirmity and disablement. Examples include events and outings, arts, crafts, cookery, trips etn. We have a buddy programme and our users to community volunteers who will visit them at their homes or take them out with a view to building friendships.
YMCA Scarborough
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareYMCA believes in fairness and opportunity. There are essential building blocks for a full and rewarding life: a safe home; acceptance; guidance; friendship; physical and mental health; academic support; employment skills; and access to real opportunities. At YMCA, we provide these critical foundations for a fresh, strong start for young people and a better quality of life in the community.
The Blatchington Court Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareProviding a range of services including advocacy support, counselling, technology advice, benefits advice, organising & running social activities and providing financial grants
Friends Of Pedal Power Project LTD
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, Social welfarePedal Power "makes cycling accessible to all'. It has a wide range of specialised bikes enabling people of all ages & abilities to cycle. It also runs a general cycle hire with bikes for all ages. We offer cycle training & bike maintenance training . Pedal Power undertakes bike recycling & bike maintenance and operates a cafe. There are many opportunities for volunteering & social activities.
University Of Suffolk Students' Union
Associations, Education, Leisure, Social welfareWe are the Students' Union at the University of Suffolk. We offer services including advice, representation support, sporting and social activities.
Docklands Outreach Company Limited
Beneficiary group, Social welfareDocklands Outreach is a health and preventative social inclusion agency providing comprehensive services to young people, children and families. We work with those who are affected by social, mental or physical issues that can lead to risk of harm by providing therapeutic and practical support.
Maidenhead Synagogue Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfareMaidenhead Synagogue is a place of worship providing religious, educational and social events and services. We support the local community eg lunches for the homeless, school and police visits.There is a thriving religion school and youth group and a lunch club for the elderly.
Home-Start Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea And Hammersmith & Fulham
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareHome-Start supports families with at least one child under five, or expecting a baby, offering friendship and tailored practical and emotional support and advocacy. We train volunteers to work with families within their home.
New Jerusalem Ministry
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareEducation, training and workshops, seminars, social events, recreation and cultural activities. Advice surgeries on welfare rights, housing and health care, literacy, basic ESOL and Computer Skills, supplementary school for children and young people, and elderly people; employment, interpreting, ethnic and cultural events, drop-in centre and after school club.
Otley Road And Undercliffe Community Works
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareFull day care Nursery, community support, health initiatives, jobs and benefits advice, support based on local need, groups and social activities for children and adults across the age range. Children's activities age 5-13. Adult learning to build capacity and skills for local people. This is supported by our creche provision. An elderly day care provision. Partnerships to maximise effectiveness.
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.