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Social welfare Charities

Discover 23,578 Social welfare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

23,578
Charities
£14,612,203,955
Total Income
£515,149
Avg Income
86.5%
Program Ratio

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

Khoo Teck Puat UK Foundation

Charitable activities, Research, Social welfare

The Foundation makes grants to other charitable organisations for the purposes of achieving the charity's aims of the relief of sickness and preservation and advancement of health, the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship of the public, the promotion and advancement of the arts, culture or science, and the advancement of the education of the public.

Latest Income: £5,206,111
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Lapwing Suffolk Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

To provide personalised learning opportunities to children and young people in East Anglia aged 4 - 25 years who are disadvantaged and/or experience complex barriers to learning. Lapwing aims to deliver holistic development through a highly personalised academic, vocational/work based and therapeutic provision, preparing students for re-entry or progression into education, employment or training.

Latest Income: £5,204,766
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Transport Benevolent Fund (cio)

Social welfare

TO RELIEVE NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS AMONG THOSE ENGAGED IN THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT INDUSTRY WITHIN GREAT BRITAIN (OR WHO HAVE BEEN SO ENGAGED), ALONG WITH THEIR DEPENDANTS.TBF IS A MEMBERSHIP CHARITY AND MOST BENEFITS ARE RESTRICTED TO THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTE TO IT. THE MAIN EXCEPTION IS THAT THOSE NOMINATED BY TRANSPORT FOR LONDON MAY BE HELPED FROM A SEPARATE TFL STAFF WELFARE FUND.

Latest Income: £5,176,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Fearfree Charity

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Support to families and individuals who have experienced separation, divorce or domestic abuse or who have associated needs.

Latest Income: £5,173,235
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Lucy Faithfull Foundation

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

LFF provides a unique set of services which enhance community protection against child sexual abuse. Our preventative work includes awareness raising and education. Our specialist staff assess risk, advise on case management and provide evidence based intervention programmes. LFF is the only UK-wide child protection charity dedicated solely to reducing the risk of children being sexually abused.

Latest Income: £5,169,183
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Treetops Hospice Trust

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfare

Treetops Hospice provides Daycare, Complementary Therapy and Hospice at Home care for people suffering from life-limiting illnesses. We also provide Carers Support and Complementary Therapy for people involved in caring for people with life-limiting illnesses and Bereavement Support for people and families who have suffered a bereavement.

Latest Income: £5,162,288
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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The Holsome Foundation

Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfare

Provide relief and support to people affected by mental illness throughout England and Wales. Provide relief and support to serving military personnel, veterans and their families who are in conditions of need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability or financial hardship.Any organisation that promotes any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the county of Devon.

Latest Income: £5,136,580
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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St Richard Of Chichester Christian Care Association LTD

Economic and community development, Environment, Health, Housing, Social welfare

The charity operating as Stonepillow is principally engaged in the relief of homelessness and social exclusion. Services include hostels, day centres, a furniture recycling social enterprise project, supported accommodation and a recovery project for those dependent on drugs, alcohol and suffer from mental health.

Latest Income: £5,133,912
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Delta Philanthropies

Health, Social welfare

Delta UK has two central, though broad and interconnected objectives: to eliminate poverty and to advance education. We believe these are inextricably interlinked, that the first will not be achieved without the second. Without advancing education, at all ages and stages of life, we will not be able to offer more than palliative care and a band aid to communities unable to help themselves.

Latest Income: £5,116,496
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Bow Arts Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Religion, Social welfare

Bow Arts provides over 400 artists with affordable, secure and creative workspace across east London. It manages an exciting London-wide education programme, improving the lives and attainment of thousands of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Bow Arts also runs a contemporary exhibition space - the Nunnery Gallery - and a varied events and community engagement programme.

Latest Income: £5,051,179
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Cardiac Risk In The Young

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

CRY provides bereavement support to families affected by a young sudden cardiac death (YSCD/SADS) & supports young people with heart conditions. It raises awareness, runs a national heart screening programme to identify conditions such as cardiomyopathy, ARVC, Brugada, WPW, HCM, DCM & Long QT, & funds medical research, specialist NHS inherited cardiac services & expert cardiac pathology.

Latest Income: £5,040,381
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Fundd

Religion, Social welfare

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH FAITH II THE ADVANCEMENT OF ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION III THE RELIEF OF POVERTY SICKNESS AND INFIRMITY AMONGST MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH FAITH AND IV SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO ENGLISH LAW

Latest Income: £4,950,244
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Launchpad Social Enterprise

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

To relieve poverty, to advance education, and to relieve need in individuals arising from their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances, by any charitable means and in such places in the world as the Trustees from time to time decide.

Latest Income: £4,936,285
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Children's Cancer And Leukaemia Group

Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfare

We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.

Latest Income: £4,924,431
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

Berkshire Music Trust is an independent music service providing instrumental and vocal teaching in schools and music centres throughout Berkshire. We promote a comprehensive range of music activities working in close partnership with schools, colleges and community music groups. Funds are raised to support disadvantaged young people and talented young musicians.

Latest Income: £4,913,702
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Vegan Society

Arts, Social welfare

THE VEGAN SOCIETY PROMOTES A WAY OF LIFE THAT SEEKS TO AVOID, AS FAR AS IS POSSIBLE AND PRACTICABLE, ALL FORMS OF EXPLOITATION OF, AND CRUELTY TO, ANIMALS FOR FOOD, CLOTHING OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.IT IS AN EDUCATION CHARITY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, TALKS, INTERVIEWS, WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA. THE SOCIETY ADVOCATES FOR ALL, INCLUDING THOSE IN VULNERABLE SITUATIONS.

Latest Income: £4,890,545
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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New Pathways Family Friendly Therapeutic Centre Of Excellence

Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfare

TO (1) RELIEVE THE TRAUMA (WHETHER PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL) OF PERSONS/ THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF (a) RAPE, OTHER SEXUAL ASSAULT OR ABUSE; or (b) PHYSICAL ASSAULT OR PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONAL ABUSE OF ANY KIND; AND (2) PROMOTE/ PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN RELATION TO COUNSELLING AND THE TRAUMAS SET OUT ABOVE AND THEIR EFFECT UPON WOMEN/MEN/CHILDREN.

Latest Income: £4,839,526
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Jacob's Well Appeal

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Jacob's Well Appeal works to help those in need by reason of ill-health or sickness, financial hardship or social disadvantage; to advance the Christian faith; to support the education of children and young people and to protect and preserve the environment. We have a world wide vision.

Latest Income: £4,835,690
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hammersmith And Fulham Association For Mental Health

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfare

social inclusion activities, social enterprises, drop-in service with wide range of therapeutic groups, assertive outreach project, advocacy services at Charing Cross Hospital, Advice and Information service, User involvement projects both at Charing Cross Hospital and in the community, counselling service and physical health advocacy.

Latest Income: £4,820,720
Areas of Operation: Ealing
Status: Registered
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The Family Trust

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Focus will be on the poor and needy, children and the elderly, marginalised communities

Latest Income: £4,819,080
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The National Football Museum

Beneficiary group, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfare

CARE AND INTERPRETATION OF THE WORLD'S BEST FOOTBALL MEMORABILIA COLLECTION, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS, PARTICULARLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOCIALLY EXCLUDED GROUPS. OUTREACH PROGRAMMES NATIONWIDE.

Latest Income: £4,810,339
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Cheshire Residential Homes Trust

Housing, Social care, Social welfare

The provision of residential care and accommodation (and associated facilities, amenities and services) for persons with a connection to Cheshire, Wirral and their surrounding areas who are experiencing financial hardship or otherwise for the relief of aged, disabled (whether mentally or physically) or chronically sick people.

Latest Income: £4,781,312
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Inspire Community Trust

Economic and community development, Social welfare

Inspire Community Trust is involved in - Providing a range of services for people with physical and sensory imapairments (all age groups); prmoting independence and choice and empowerment; Raising disbaility awareness and promoting social inclusion; Investing in staff to devlop their skills and potential for delivering services of the highest qulality.

Latest Income: £4,780,087
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Ategi Limited

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

Ategi provides support services to vulnerable adults. These services include:- shared lives service, supported tenancies, visiting support (in a range of employment, education and leisure activities), social activities (a voluntary scheme helping to access leisure activities and develop friendships).

Latest Income: £4,763,854
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Benefit Mankind LTD

Economic and community development, Social welfare

Benefit Mankind is an international aid relief and development organisation located in the United Kingdom. We are a global humanitarian & development organisation here to serve mankind. We aim to improve lives, alleviate poverty, transform and empower local communities whilst championing humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.

Latest Income: £4,753,848
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many social welfare charities are there in the UK?

There are 23,578 registered social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the 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 welfare charities?

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 welfare charities?

Across all 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 welfare charities?

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.