Social welfare Charities
Discover 7,374 Social welfare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
King Edward Vi And The Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity
Housing, Social welfareThe provision and maintenance of housing accommodation for persons who are in need, hardship or distress and who are resident in the former borough of Saffron Walden in the County of Essex and such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents.
Lloyd's Benevolent Fund
Social welfareIn house benevolent fund.
The Mackintosh Foundation
Arts, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Social welfareto promote and develop theatrical, musical and dramatic arts; relieve suffering from and promote research into the causes & treatment of AIDS/Cancer; provide for medical research generally and relief of sickness; relief for the homeless and poverty stricken;promotion of the conservation, protection & enhancement in the UK of nature & the amenities of the countryside inc. areas of natural beauty.
Dreadnought
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareWorking with children and young people aged 8 - 19 years who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Using the creative arts to provide informal counselling.Offering a variety of programme work to address such issues as anger management, domestic violence abuse, sexual abuse, low self esteem, beareavement etc. working on both a one to one basis and in groups.
John A Thompson Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareThe Charity provides for the relief of poverty, need and financial hardship to the elderly by the provision of subsidised accommodation, care and counselling and grants to individuals and organisations.
Be Free Young Carers LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, Social care, Social welfareBe Free Young Carers supports young carers aged 8 to 17 years old, by providing 1 21 emotional support, respite activities, 13 plus Youth Club, bespoke befriending service and offering training in practical skills, all of which helps reduce the anxiety and stress so many young carers experience and increases mental health.
The Mills Charity
Housing, Social welfareProvide for people in Framlingham and the surrounding area, assistance for those in need, hardship, or distress, provide and maintain the Almshouses and assist with other projects which are for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Framlingham and surrounding area.
The Sandville Self Help Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfareSelf Help Centre offers a variety of physical, social, emotional and psychological support for individuals and their families with life limiting and life changing conditions and also bereavement services. We work closely with health and social care and have a robust education program
Warrington Training Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo relieve and prevent poverty occasioned by unemployment or other causes amoung young persons resident within ten miles of Market Gate Warrington and to provide education and vocational training for young unemployed persons. The relief of unemployment in particular, but not exclusively, by provision of affordable, easy access accomodation to encourage business start-up and development.
Rowland Hill Memorial And Benevolent Fund
Housing, Social welfareThe Charity supports current and former Royal Mail Group Ltd and Post Office Ltd employees. We provide one-off financial grants for those facing unexpected financial difficulties, life-changing health challenges or homelessness.
Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (east London)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfare(1) To promote the Hindu Faith in accordance with the principles and faiths of Lord Swaminarayan and to advance the religious education of the public in such principles as laid down in Shikshapatri and Vachhanamrat and as per the General Direction of the Shree Narnarayan Dev Temple Bhuj (Kutch). (2) To relieve the aged the poor the sick and the disabled
Wessex Community Action
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareWessex Community Action is established to "...promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the administrative area covered by Wiltshire Council & the Borough of Swindon & its neighbourhood Bristol & counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset & Dorset..., in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health & the relief of poverty, distress & sickness."
The Bespoke Tailors' Benevolent Association
Social welfareThe charity help fund the regular provision of welfare to past journeymen and tailoresses against specific criteria which are set by the Board of Management
The Abbeyfield Basildon Society Limited
Beneficiary group, Social welfareProvision of accommodation, care and companionship for senior citizens in accordance with the aims and principles of The Abbeyfield Society Limited.
Calne Community Transport
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTransport for the disabled, frail, elderly, other groups for Social Welfare and recreational purposes including social inclusion to combat loneliness, charitable groups, groups with a common interest and those who are unable to use other forms of transport.
Blindaid
Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareCommunity Sight Support Service: An outreach service for blind and visually impaired people residing in the 12 inner London boroughs to alleviate social isolation and provide practical support Also: Telephone Support and Community ProjectsShare London Project - volunteers facilitate social outings in LondonSmall grants for aids and equipment to facilitate independent living
Community Of The Holy Cross
Arts, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo serve God, promote the spread of the Christian religion, by teaching, publications and acts of mercy. To provide accommodation, food and rest for those in mental, physical or spiritual distress. By giving of grants to various institutions, for the Promotion of Religion, Medical, Relief of Poverty etc., both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Wavelength Charity Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareAiming to tackle the effects of loneliness and isolation internationally and within the UK by providing representation, advice, equipment, fostering cooperation, undertaken research and developing initiatives. Particular older people, people who are vulnerable or disabled and people who are disadvantage by illness or social isolation. Priority is given work that significantly relieve loneliness.
The Sophie Jane Tyler Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Environment, Social welfareThe charitable objects of the Trust are wide and are at the absolute discretion of the trustees. The policy of the trustees has been to support a range of charities, particularly assisting disabled or deprived children both in the UK and overseas, conservation of the environment and providing for the welfare of animals.
British Dental Association Benevolent Fund
Education, Social welfareThe object of the Charity is to give financial or other help when practicable to such necessitous persons resident in the UK who in the opinion of the Board of Trustees may be deserving of assistance and: a. whose names are or have been on the Dentists Register of the UK; orb. are students at UK dental schools; orc. is someone who was entitled to work (through qualification, registration or
The Family Information Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Social welfareFAMILY INFORMATION GROUP PROVIDES CHILDCARE & SUPPORT TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES & CHILDREN 'IN NEED' AS WELL AS LOCAL CHILDREN. WE OPERATE AN INCLUSIVE PROVISION WHERE CHILDREN WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED ARE CARED FOR ALONGSIDE OTHER CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO PARTICULAR DIFFICULTIES. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY WAY OF A TERM TIME PLAYGROUP FOR 2.5-5YR OLDS AND A SUMMER PLAYSCHEME FOR 5-18YR OLDS.
Debmar Benevolent Trust Limited
Religion, Social welfareAdvancement of religion in accordance with the orthodox Jewish faith and the relief of poverty.
Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T)
Social welfareThe operation of a fleet of specially adapted vehicles that provide a transport service for people for whom the use on conventional public transportation presents difficulties due to restricted mobility through illness,age or disability.
The Family Mediation Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Charity's activities are to alleviate hardship and distress caused by the break up of marriage and family and to preserve and protect the health both mental and physical of adults and children involved therein.
Tegham Limited
Religion, Social welfareThe charitys principal activity is that of the promotion of the orthodox Jewish faith and the relief of poverty.
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.