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Social welfare Charities

Discover 7,374 Social welfare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

7,374
Charities
£5,280,882,026
Total Income
£632,517
Avg Income
85.6%
Program Ratio

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

The Society Of Merchant Venturers Almshouses Charity

Housing, Religion, Social welfare

TO PROVIDE ALMSHOUSES FOR THE POOR PERSONS OF GOOD CHARACTER WHO (EXCEPT IN SPECIAL CASES TO BE APPROVED BY THE CHARITY COMMISSION) ARE INHABITANTS OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL. IN SELECTING RESIDENTS FOR MERCHANT VENTURERS' ALMSHOUSES PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO MARINERS AND THEIR DEPENDANTS. IN SELECTING RESIDENTS FOR COLSTON'S ALMSHOUSE PREFERENCE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.

Latest Income: £283,772
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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The Filmer Trust

Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

Providing scholarships & burseries for children resident in Bedfordshire to enable them to study at King's House School to assist parents of current pupils who are in financial difficulty, supporting school.

Latest Income: £281,762
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Karibuni Children

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

To relieve children in Kenya who are in need by reason of sickness and distress, in paticular children who are homeless, by providing and assisting in the provision of shelter, food and clothing, and to advance the education of such children

Latest Income: £281,759
Areas of Operation: Kenya
Status: Registered
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The Poland Trust

Charitable activities, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfare

Provision of housing accommodation for those living within the area of benefit; provision and maintenance of amenity land to be used for recreation; making grants or providing goods, services or facilities to relieve beneficiaries who are in need, hardship or distress; making grants for the general benefit of inhabitants of the area of benefit.

Latest Income: £281,575
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Stockton Shopmobility Limited

Social welfare

Hire of mobility equipment, escorted shopping service, training, information.

Latest Income: £280,956
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Pershore Nashdom And Elmore Trust

Religion, Social welfare

The Trust administers property and investments on behalf of the unincorporated society known as the Benedictine Community of Elmore Abbey, Speen, Newbury, Berkshire, (now resident at 19A The Close, Salisbury) insofar as that Community devotes itself to the general furtherance of religious education and knowledge, and the relief of poverty and suffering, as set out in the Holy Rule of St Benedict.

Latest Income: £280,028
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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The Norwich Centre For Personal Professional And Spiritual Development

Charitable activities, Health, Social welfare

-The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship, or distress; or who are aged, or sick by the provision of counselling services to individuals and groups-The advancement of public education especially education in counselling skills Through the following activities:-Individual counselling-Couple counselling-personal development workshops and groups.

Latest Income: £278,965
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Vine Community Trust

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

The management and operation of Marlow House, a caring community day centre for the elderly, disabled and lonely, including provision of meals and transport. In addition, the trust provides a meals on wheels service for housebound people and a community support programme to encourage independent living.

Latest Income: £278,761
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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The Royal Military Police Central Benevolent Fund

Charitable activities, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Maintain the efficiency and esprit de corps of The Royal Military Police (RMP); providing financial assistance to any serving or former member of The RMP and their dependants; and making financial grants to any charity, which benefits persons or dependants of persons who are serving or who have served in The RMP.

Latest Income: £278,077
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Wessex Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat

Religion, Social welfare

(1) the advancement of Islam in accordance with the tenets and doctrines of the Shia Ithna Asheri shariah (2) The promotion and advancement of education in accordance with the shariah;(3) The relief of poverty and disease amongst the adherents of the Shia Ithna Asheri faith.

Latest Income: £277,829
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Grateful Society

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Prime purpose of Society is the relief of financial hardship, sickness and ill health amongst elderly people in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire and also the advancement of health, the relief of poverty and the advancement of education in this area

Latest Income: £277,429
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Chobham Poor Allotments

Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

1. Assistance to individuals in need2. The provision and support for the benefit of the inhabitants for social welfare, sport and recreation.3.The proviison and management of Almshouses4. The provision and management of Allotment land, and5. Other charitable purposes

Latest Income: £277,277
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Midi Music Company

Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The Midi Music Company is a registered charity/company limited by guarantee, providing a space for all children and young people aged five to thirty to be inspired to get into music and the creative industries. MMC's team includes experienced industry professionals who deliver cutting edge creative and inspiring projects, enriching the artistic process for those who are socially disadvantaged.

Latest Income: £276,619
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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House Of Industry Estate

Social welfare

Relief generally or individually person resident in the Bedford Borough who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress .

Latest Income: £276,107
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Solev Co Limited

Religion, Social welfare

General charitable purposes, but with particular reference to Jewish education and religious activities, and medical and relief of poverty.

Latest Income: £275,884
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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The Silverwood Trust

Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

Through contacts in various countries including UK, we aim to promote Christian activities by supporting those in active Christian work & to help those who need support in illness & retirement. We also help the education of disadvantaged children. The Trust supports Lufutuko Community School & Bana Besu Feeding Project in Zambia feed & educate orphans/vulnerable children (via a restricted fund).

Latest Income: £275,816
Areas of Operation: Bulgaria
Status: Registered
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The George Drexler Foundation

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The Charity was established in 1959 by the late George Drexler and exists for such charitable purposes connected with the advancement of education or with the relief of poverty for the families of such persons and amongst former employees of the Ofrex Group and their families and makes awards for these purposes.

Latest Income: £274,548
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Bury's Stray Cat Fund

Animals, Social welfare

To reduce the suffering of stray & feral cats. Neutering is encouraged as the only humane method of control. To rescue & rehome as many cats as possible. Euthanasia is only on a vet's advice. To help with the cost of neutering & treatment in cases of hardship. To take responsibility for ill or injured cats until an owner is traced. To maintian high standards of care for cats we are look after.

Latest Income: £274,048
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Thrale Almshouse And Relief In Need Charity

Housing, Social welfare

1. Provision and maintenance of residential accommodation at Thrale Almshouses, 27 Polworth Road, London SW16 and provision of benefits for residents.2. Provision of relief for persons resident in the Ancient Parish of Streatham who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress ("Relief in Need").

Latest Income: £273,952
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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Hillingdon Women's Centre

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

Hillingdon Womens Centre provides a confidential safe space and support for all women in Hillingdon and surrounding areas. We promote the empowerment of women through friendship, opportunity, practical and emotional support and advice. At HWC, we provide services related to domestic abuse, general wellbeing, unemployment, isolation, as well as legal and benefits advice.

Latest Income: £272,588
Areas of Operation: City Of London
Status: Registered
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The International Dance Teachers' Association Limited Benevolent Fund

Arts, Social welfare

Grants made to IDTA members or staff who have fallen on hard times due mainly to sickness or disability resulting in being unable to teach or work.

Latest Income: £271,153
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Rowlett Trust

Housing, Social welfare

POVERTY RELIEF

Latest Income: £271,025
Areas of Operation: Kingston Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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Coptic Orthodox Church Foundation Manchester

Religion, Social welfare

TO PROMOTE THE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH AND TO RELIEVE POVERTY IN EGYPT AND AMONGST THE EGYPTIAN COMMUNITY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OTHER COUNTRIES.

Latest Income: £270,294
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Spare Tyre Theatre Company Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfare

Spare Tyre uses and makes theatre that enables voiceless communities and individuals to share and celebrate their untold stories transforming lives and challenging prejudice.We currently work with older people, adults with learning disabilities, people with advanced dementia, women who have experienced violence, and disenfranchised and economically communities across London and beyond.

Latest Income: £270,027
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Earley Charity

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Grants given to individuals and organisations for the purpose of the relief of the needy, sick and elderly residents of the area of benefit, which covers the Ancient Liberty of Earley and the neighbourhood thereof.

Latest Income: £266,585
Areas of Operation: Reading
Status: Registered
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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.