Social welfare Charities
Discover 7,374 Social welfare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Oxfordshire Masonic Charity
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe objects of the charity are the relief of such poor and distressed freemasons or their poor and distressed widows and children, to or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions, societies and objects, as the provincial Grand Lodge shall in duly constituted meeting advise.
Magic Me
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareMagic Me is an intergenerational arts charity building stronger and more cohesive communities. We foster wellbeing, combat social isolation and reduce loneliness by bringing younger and older people together through extraordinary creative activities. Based in Tower Hamlets, we work across East London and Essex, while our training, consultancy, and publications share our practice nationwide.
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfaremakes grants to charitable causes, typically those within Tyne and Wear and its immediate surrounds which aim to ease social deprivation and / or enrich the fabric of the local community and / or the quality of life of individuals within that community
Coal Trade Benevolent Association
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe provision of relief for former non manual employees in the coal industry, their widows and where appropriate their families.
International Islamic Link
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareTo advance the Islamic Religion, to relieve poverty and to advance education of the public in UK and overseas.
Gama Tzedaka Limited
Religion, Social welfareThe distribution of funds to religious, educational and similar charities for the advancement of religion in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish faith and the relief of poverty.
Lloyd's Patriotic Fund
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareLloyd's Patriotic Fund supports serving and ex-service members of the British Armed Forces and their families, with a particular focus on those who are disabled or facing poverty, illness and hardship.
The Sheriffs' And Recorders' Fund
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Social welfareMakes grants to ex-offenders for clothing, household furnishings, training courses and tools of trade.
Sylvia Wright Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Social welfareThe Trust raises funds for the support of the running costs of a school for deaf children, a day care centre for disabled children and a Nursing Training College in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu District, South India. These provide better health care, education and training for poor and disabled people in that area of India.
Banbury Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare1. To benefit inhabitants of the former Borough of Banbury. 2. To provide and maintain almshouse accommodation. 3. To benefit sick, poor persons by such means as trustees consider appropriate. 4. To assist educational establishments and students less than 25 years of age. 5. To relieve persons who are in need hardship or distress. 6. To benefit persons suffering from illness, accident old age or i
Helix Arts Limited
Social welfareTo educate the general public in the arts, especially by enabling members of the public to work alongside artists producing works of high artistic class, and by the fostering and promotion of the participation in the arts within the North East region to address issues of social exclusion.
Good News Family Care (homes) LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareProviding support to families in need, particularly mothers fleeing domestic abuse. Providing recovery support from substance misuse dependancies to women and accommodation whilst this support is offered. Providing support & education services to non-resident beneficiaries through a range of farm-based skills development and confidence building activities.
Women For Well Women
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareA dedicated women only safe space and service ran by women for women.Provide emotional health and wellbeing support including counselling, support groups, programmes and courses signposting, advocacy support.Practical and emotional support for domestic abuse victims and their families. Support to women in the criminal justice system or at risk of offending.
The Pierrepont Trust
Charitable activities, Health, Research, Social welfareThe relief of sickness by the provision of amenities and equipment to persons attending hospital. The relief of the dependants of such persons or of any such persons who have died and who are in need, hardship or distress.The promotion of research into the causes and treatment of illness and disease in particular kidney disease.Making grants to charitable organisations.
Age Concern Mid Mersey
Beneficiary group, Social welfarePromote the wellbeing of older people particularly those who suffer loneliness and isolation to help make their lives fulfilling, enjoyable and worthwhile, so that they might love later life.Working on behalf of older people across Merseyside to promote and provide a holistic range of health, wellbeing, care and support services allowing more independence, informed choice and greater control.
Merchant Taylors' Consolidated Charities For The Poor
Social welfareBy invitation only, providing grants in accordance with its objects. This charity does not accept unsolicited applications for funding. For more detail, see http://www.merchant-taylors.co.uk/charities/apply-for-funds/
Tifereth Benevolent Fund Limited
Religion, Social welfareThe company's objects are to foster, assist and promote the charitable activities of any institutions professing and teaching the principles of traditional Judaism and also the relief of poverty.
Sacred Heart Fathers Trust
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Professions, Social welfareThe order operates retreats and spiritual exercises on a daily basis at various locations within the British Isles. Smithstone House in Kilwinning facilitates a community service learning program for offenders. The order promotes courses and conferences for young people from inner cities and deprived areas. In Bootle the order also cares for seafarers, most of whom come from developing countries.
The Joseph And Lilian Sully Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfare-The relief of suffering, distress, disease and poverty among children and the provision of education assistance for children, their families and their communities.-The conservation and other activities for the preservation of Epping Forest as a public amenity-Other general charitable purposes
Christ International Christian Centre
Religion, Social welfareThe church exists to promote religion by worship of God through a purpose general teaching which is exclusively religious. The church also seeks to enhance the advancement of the Christian Education without distinction of sex, race, or creed, in accordance with the Articles of the Church.We also offer food aid under the name of CICC Food Bank
The National Benevolent Charity
Charitable activities, Social welfareGrant Making for relief of poverty
The Cameron Fund
Social welfareThe relief of poverty hardship and distress among current and former general practitioners and their dependants.
Homeless People And The Oxford Churches(gatehouse)
Housing, Social welfareTo relieve poverty and hardship among homeless and needy people in or near the City of Oxford and, in particular, by the provision of a drop-in centre
Roman Catholic Purposes In Connexion With The Congregation Of The Sisters Of St. Clare In Ireland
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe general objective of the charity is to support the advancement of the charitable ministries carried on by the members of the Congregation for the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and the well being of those who benefit from the Congregation's ministries; and to care for the members throughout their lives with the Congregation.
St Cuthbert's Centre
Health, Social welfareSt Cuthberts Centre was set up in 1990 to relieve poverty, support mental health and wellbeing, and to promote social inclusion in Greater London. During weekdays, our charity provides a multi-course lunch from surplus food, free of charge to 350 marginalised adults per week. In addition, we have a Mental Health Coordinator, a counselling service, a network of support services and activities.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 7,374 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?
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 welfare charities?
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 welfare charities?
Across all 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 welfare charities?
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.