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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.

Aylesbury Homeless Action Group

Housing, Social welfare

The objectives of AHAG are to relieve hardship, need and distress amongst those who are homeless and educate the public concerning the homeless and inadequately housed

Latest Income: £265,607
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Middleton Day Centre

Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, Professions, Social care, Social welfare

Gp & Nurse/ Drug & Alcohol services/ Floating Support Team/ Community Drug Outreach Team/ Mental Health services/ Tenancy Support Teams/ social services/ Domestic Violence/ Victim Support/ Homelessness/ Housing/ Legal services/ Community Safety Hot Meals / Washing & Bathing facilities/ Laundry Washing & Drying facilities/ Tea & Coffee/ Needle Exchange/ Activities/ Computer Room/ T.V Lounge

Latest Income: £263,952
Areas of Operation: Rochdale
Status: Registered
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Notdec UK

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

NOTDEC UK provides financial support for the work of NOTDEC Uganda. Motherless babies and abandoned children are cared for in our purpose built facility, before returning to relatives in the community. NOTDEC UK funds, the staffing and running costs of the residential facility, the children's food, clothing, education and medical treatment, plus support in the wider community.

Latest Income: £261,039
Areas of Operation: Uganda
Status: Registered
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Kingsbridge Town Lands Charity

Facilities, Housing, Social welfare

The Charity's activities revolve around freehold properties in Kingsbridge. The Town Hall and Market Hall are hired out to various local charities, churches, clubs and societies. The Charity also provides social rented housing to residents of Kingsbridge who would otherwise be unable to find affordable housing in the town. Also, grants are made generally and to individuals who are in conditions of

Latest Income: £260,979
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Adore Church

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

THE CHARITY PROVIDES A FULL PROGRAM OF WEEKEND SERVICES OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT INCLUDE WORSHIP, TEACHING & TRAINING. ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE INCLUDE REGULAR KIDS CLUB ACTIVITIES, YOUTH ALPHA TRAINING COURSE, ACTIVITY DAYS OUT AND WEEKEND RETREATS. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A VARIED PROGRAM OF SOCIAL EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT WORK.

Latest Income: £259,931
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Community Music Wales/cerddoriaeth Gymunedol Cymru

Arts, Social welfare

TO ENCOURAGE MUSIC-MAKING THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND TO PLACE PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON WORKING WITH DISADVANTAGED GROUPS THROUGHOUT WALES.

Latest Income: £257,292
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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The Fifty Fund

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The objective of the Fifty Fund is to provide the relief of persons resident in Nottinghamshire who are in need, hardship or distress and, as far as possible, funds are used in this way. Income not utilised as above is, if considered appropriate, donated to charities with similar aims to the Fifty Fund on the basis that such funds are used to help individuals and families in need who are resident

Latest Income: £255,283
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Social care, Social welfare

We provide for social activities, lunch time meals for over 50's, coffee bar, a day centre for elderly clients, suffering for incapacity and dementia and learning difficulties which provides, bathing, social activities and friendship.

Latest Income: £254,000
Areas of Operation: Blackburn With Darwen
Status: Registered
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St Gregorios Indian (malan Kara) Orthodox Church

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

for the relief of people in need Kerala,IndiaEducation/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessDisabilityRelief of Poverty,Famine reliefReligious activities,Sport/recreationEconomic/Community development/Employment

Latest Income: £253,885
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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The Community Of St Francis

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfare

We are a group of women living in community under vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Our works include hospitality for retreats and other purposes, counselling, spiritual direction, preaching, leading quiet days, participation in missions and both voluntary and part-time paid work for other agencies. The pay supports the work of the community in out different houses.

Latest Income: £251,611
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Chinese Wellbeing

Economic and community development, Health, Social care, Social welfare

Our services help to keep Chinese Elders in independent living as long as possible. We provide Domiciliary Care and Respite Services , Personal Wellbeing Services, a pre and post diagnostic dementia support service. Our Evergreen Club provides health talks including Covid related and various activities which reduce social isolation, loneliness and help to improve physical and mental wellbeing.

Latest Income: £250,947
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Warehouse Christian Trust

Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Social welfare

The short & long term objects of the Charity are for the Skillway arm to provide apprentice style training for young people up to school leaving age in a variety of manual skills,together with pastoral support and for The Cellar Camino Cafe to remain a focal point of serving presence and love with an openess to receiving all those who are lonely or distressed.

Latest Income: £250,871
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Saiva Munnetta Sangam (uk)

Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

The advancement of the public in the,precepts and practice of Hinduism and in particular Saivaism and to promote "Community service through Saiva (Hindu) concern".The relief of sickness,financial hardship and preservation of health and in particular among people affected by the tsunami or any other natural or unforeseen disaster in Sri-Lanka or any part of Asia.

Latest Income: £250,825
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Community Transport (swadlincote)

Social welfare

Provision of a Community Transport service for the residents of South Derbyshire who are in need of same as a result of age, sickness or disability, or due to a lack of provision of adequate and safe public passenger transport.

Latest Income: £250,322
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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The Julian Bewick Educational Trust

Beneficiary group, Professions, Religion, Social welfare

The trustees award grants, within their limited resources, for the education of children particularly of families of clergy of the Church of England, single parents or other poor persons.

Latest Income: £246,637
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Ariel Trust Limited

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Providing training and educational resources for young people and people from disadvantaged groups.

Latest Income: £246,006
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Support After Murder And Manslaughter

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

SAMM is an independent voluntary organisation. We offer help and support to those bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter. Our volunteers have been similarly bereaved and can share what this feels like. We are also involved in training and research, raising public awareness and increasing the understanding of organisations who work closely with bereaved families.

Latest Income: £246,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Natwest Group Pensioners Benevolent Fund

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

This Charity provides financial help for Pensioners of the NatWest Group and their dependants

Latest Income: £245,186
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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William Jones's Almshouse Charity

Housing, Social welfare

William Jones's Almshouse Charity provides almshouse accommodation for beneficiaries who are in need, hardship or distress, and have resided in Monmouthshire, with a preference for the town of Monmouth, or in the parishes of Newland, Coleford, or Lydbrook and West Dean, Gloucestershire, for not less than two years.

Latest Income: £244,674
Areas of Operation: Monmouthshire
Status: Registered
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The Royal Artillery Association

Social welfare

Maintaining contact between past and present members of the Royal Artillery, fostering mutual friendship between them. Fostering esprit de corps, comradeship and welfare of the Royal Artillery and preserving its traditions. To provide relief for those past and present members of the Royal Artillery and their dependants who are in conditions of need.

Latest Income: £243,980
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Padwa Charitable Foundation

Social welfare

The aims of the foundation are the relief of poverty and the effects of disability and other charitable purposes beneficial to the community. The Trustees often seek to make donations directly to those in need of support, either as individuals or small charities where the benefit can be directly received.

Latest Income: £243,734
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Islamic Association Of South Humberside

Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare

Increase awareness of islam amongst the community, facilitate practice of islam and arrange islamic education for children. It is responsible for collecting and distributing money, food and clothing for the poor people particularly in underdeveloped countries.

Latest Income: £243,094
Areas of Operation: North East Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Crerar Family Trust

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

Prevention/relief of poverty, advancement of education, health, citizenship or community development. To benefit those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage or defined/non defined group/community. Beneficiaries: Other charities/voluntary bodies/registered community organisations working for the benefit of the above groups.

Latest Income: £242,886
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Pilton United Charity

Housing, Social welfare

To provide and maintain housing for poor persons from the ancient Parish of Pilton. To provide relief for residents in need from the ancient Parish of Pilton. To provide any other charitable purpose to benefit the inhabitants of the ancient Parish of Pilton.

Latest Income: £242,484
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Handmaids Of The Holy Child Jesus. H.h.c.j.

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Professions, Religion, Social welfare

GIVING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY PREACHING OR TEACHING.WE OFFER COUNSELLING AND WELFARE SUPPORT.SUPERVISING STAFF CO-COORDINATING THE ORGANISATION OF MISSIONARY WORK.WORKING WITH THE SICK IN HOSPITAL AS NURSES. WORKING WITH ANCILLA SOUP KITCHEN TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS AND POOR IN THE COMMUNITY. WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

Latest Income: £242,194
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 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.