Social welfare Charities
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Forest Hill Charitable Trust
Social welfareRelief of poverty, deprivation, disability in UK and abroad.Particular support given to Christian Oganisations.
Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Social welfareThe Resource Centre is a resident-led self-supporting community charity in Thanington, an acknowledged area of poverty & disadvantage on the outskirts of Canterbury. As a focal point for the community it caters mainly for families, children and young people, with well recognised successful crime reduction, significantly reduced anti-social behaviour, food banks, hot meals and community engagement.
Action With Awareness Regarding Education Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfareSupport educational needs of underpriviledged and deprived children.
Veterans In Sefton
Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareBefriending and mentoring service for our beneficiaries; information, advice and guidance; earlyintervention psychological support; NAAFI style socialization service; deliver presentations and trainingsessions to the general public about the armed forces, servicemen, their experiences, the impact on theirwell being and the challenge they face when reorienting back into the civil community.
Morley Elderly Action
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareTo assist the elderly to live independently at home. Advocacy, Advice, Access to a solicitor, Drop-in sessions, Gardening service, Lunch Clubs, Bingo Clubs, Community Tea Bar, Men's Group, Craft Group, Newsletters, Sign posting, Volunteering opportunities, Friendship Group, Singing Group, Memory Cafe, Carers Group.
York Evangelical Church
Religion, Social welfareIn summary the purposes of YEC are: (a) to advance the Christian faith, primarily but not exclusively within York and the surrounding neighbourhood; (b) to put our faith into practice, for example by the prevention and relief of need or hardship, by the advancement of education, and by the provision of community facilities.
Wanstead House Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, Health, Saving of lives, Social welfareProvision of adult education classes, family learning courses, clubs, groups, activities for junior, teenage and adult members of the local community together with functions, social events, fund raising and workshops. Partnerships with local authority, education centre, community police, counselling groups, workskill workshops and other community groups.
Hostnation
Beneficiary group, Social welfareBespoke 1:1 befriending service for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants
Wrexham Foodbank / Banc Bwyd Wrecsam
Social welfareProvision of emergency food parcels; signposting for clients in need of debt management or other forms of personal support. Advice on budgeting and Eat Well Spend Less courses to support this.
Parry Family Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareGrant Making Charity. Focusing on discrete projects not general funding. Key areas are: 1. People in need 2. Tackling Poverty 3.Saving Lives & Improving Health. Support to small and medium sized charities registered in UK that have a proven track record and are energetic and highly efficient making a meaningful difference to people's lives.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James, Enfield Highway
Religion, Social welfareSt James Church is a Christian community which exists to worship & give glory to God. We seek to share the faith & speak of Christ to our community in a welcoming way that is also grounded in reality,encouraging,loving & valuable.We believe that all have a part to play in our common life,seek through friendship, fellowship, care & prayer to minister the light and love of Christ in every situation.
Harlesden Methodist Church
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareThe church maintains regular Sunday worship and a programme of fellowships to help develop faith and nurture discipleship. There is a Youth ministry, including participation at an annual Conference 3Gen. The Church runs a Fresh Food Bank weekly operating with an open door policy, no referrals requested. It supports the Neighbourhood Forum, the Brent Multi Faith Forum and Churches Together.
The Paphitis Charitable Trust
Leisure, Social welfareThe trustees apply the income of the charity for the furtherance of education and sport, relief of poverty, care in the community and other projects beneficial to the general public.
Rookhow
Facilities, Religion, Social welfareRookhow is a 300 year old Grade II* listed Quaker Meeting House and Bunkbarn in the Rusland Valley, Cumbria. Our aim, as well as providing a gathering place for Quakers and accommodation especially for disadvantaged groups, is to be a local community resource as a venue for meetings and workshops. The surrounding ancient oak woodland is a valuable resource for learning and retreat.
West Mercia Police Welfare Fund
Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo relieve, in cases of need, contibuting members, past and present, of the West Mercia Constabulary and their families and dependants who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm or may be in necessitous or impoverished condition, or who are suffering from temporary financial hardship.
Pars Community
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social welfareIranian Liverpool charity is the first point of contact for more than 5000 in Persian community, including Iranian, Kurdish, Afghan, Tajiks in Liverpool and Merseyside. We provide different services to community such as: update and translate the UK life rules, Help and support asylum seekers. English Course, Cultural events, Ladies sport and workshops, Mental health-well being support, Food Bank.
Comhaltas In Britain
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareComhaltas in Britain is a creative community nurturing Irish culture. We promote and pass on our Irish cultural traditions to future generations. As a voluntary membership organisation we provide education opportunities to young people, social activities for families and support against isolation for later in life through a connection to traditional Irish music, song, dance & the Irish language.
Missionary Sisters Of The Sacred Heart
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe MSC actively minister on 6 contininents in 17 countries. We carry out the mission of Mother Cabrini who continues to inspire us for evangelisation, education, healthcare, work with the poor and underpriviledged, with people of all colours, nationalities and language, in developed and developing nations. With our dedicated laity we respond to local needs of children, youth, adults and elderly.
Open Doors Project (hull)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareOpen Doors Project (Hull), based at Princes Avenue Methodist Church, supports asylum seekers and refugees in the Hull area, by befriending, counselling, listening, by providing free food parcels, used and new donated items (e.g. clothing and household), limited cash support and housing costs for destitute asylum seekers, language and music sessions, tea/coffee and lunch one day per week.
One Community Link
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare, SocietyOne Community Link ( OCL) is a charitable organisation supporting Black , Asian and Global Majority in Tees Valley, people living in poverty, including people seeking asylum, migrants and refugees. We exist to promote social integration by raising awareness about hate crime and empower BAGM to report, offering English classes and develop anti racism and Inclusion in Tees Valley and the wider UK
Together Middlesbrough And Cleveland
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfare1 TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF CHRISTIAN BASED CHARITIES BY THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION, ADVICE, SUPPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION; AND 1.2 THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, GOODS OR SERVICES. IN A MANNER WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THE FAITH AND PRACTICE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
Prestatyn And Meliden Foodbank
Education, Facilities, Social welfareprovision of emergency food to those refered to us from referral agents as well as from schools churches and other charities provision of surplus food from the fareshare scheme supported by all local supermarketsprovision of a Toy bank during December signposting to other support facilitating a community cafe two days each weekCommunity money advice centre affiliated to CMA
Junction 13 Eastleigh
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareTo advance the Christian Faith;To relieve sickness, distress or financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods and services of any kind, including the provision of counselling and support;To advance education, marriage and family life;in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees see fit.
Redeemed Christian Church Of God - Jubilee Christian Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareThe objects of the RCCG-JCC Coventry Trust are: the advancement of the Christian faith worldwide in accordance with the doctrines set out in the Statement of Faith schedule of the Charity Trust Deed dated 23rd March 2009 and the relief of poverty. The Trust also engages in youth and community development activities in line with the United Kingdom Charities Act 1993.
Esharelife Foundation
Charitable activities, Social welfareTHE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: 1. TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE PROJECTS AND ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORT (IN PARTICULAR BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY) DESIGNED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND BE SELF-SUFFICIENT; AND 2. TO ADVANCE SUCH OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARIT
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.