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.
The Aenon Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social care, Social welfareThe Trust seeks to encourage Christian ministry, the relief of persons in need, hardship or distress, and to help the education of people. E.g. We have worked many years in partnership and support of Testimony Faith Homes in Kenya, also similar projects such as Riziki Childrens Organisation and Neema Children's Home, to promote their work and to provide safe efficient management of funding.
Woking Mobility
Social welfareProvide mobility scooters within the Woking shopping center
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.
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.
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.
King's Royal Hussars Regimental Trust
Armed forces, Social welfareThe promotion of the efficiency of Her Majesty's Army and in particular the Regiment and of any unit of the Regiment or the Regimental Association of the Regiment in such a manner as Trustees shall from time to time determine. The provision of financial assistance for former and serving members of the Regiment or former Regiments, or the dependents thereof who are in need, hardship or distress.
The Sunderland Deaf Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Leisure, Social welfareDeaf Led & Deaf Owned charity building for deaf &/or Hard of Hearing people of all ages in the North East who are British Sign Language users or to promote learning & developing BSL.Function room community room & room hire available. Hold training & educational sessions/workshops including teaching BSL .Social events an Afternoon Club,Baby/Toddler group,Youth Club,Sports Club,Photography Club.
Burton Renewal Fellowship
Environment, Religion, Social welfareAdvancement of the Christian faith,Worship of God.Relief of persons in need,hardship,distress.
Khaniqahi Nimatullahi
Housing, Social welfareTo promote the spiritual teaching of Sufism, including the establishment of 'Khaniqahs' (Sufi Houses) to provide the means to communicate the principles and teachings of Sufism. The charity also provides charitable relief and well-being to those members of the public experiencing hardship in their lives
The Mahavir Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Research, Social welfareThe Trust's main objectives are: Advancement of Jain philosophy through helping build infrastructure and education.Relief of poverty, sickness and distress among people in need and those suffering from natural disastersSupport education in rural areas of children. Help improve the infrastructure of rural communities in developing countriesPromote humane behaviour towards animals
The Greek Orthodox Church Of Saint Nectarios
Religion, Social welfareTo preserve the Christian orthodox faith as interpreted and taught by the Greek Church of Christ the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Greek Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain. To relieve poverty and sickness.
Mustard Seed Ministries
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareMSM's passion is to see lives transformed in the UK and overseas through the love of Jesus Christ, so everything we do is with this in mind. Overseas MSM supports projects to bring a positive change to the physical & spiritual lives of people inc orphans, special needs, elderly and disadvantaged. In the UK we run Personal Choice community project supporting the wellbeing of people in Portsmouth.
The Silver Lady Fund Incorporating The All Night Travelling Cafe
Facilities, Housing, Social welfareProvision of food and drink to the homeless and small amounts of monetary relief and any other services which assist in helping those suffering from poverty or homelessnessGrant support to other charities for the same purpose
Masonic Benevolent Fund Of South Wales
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo assist the education and advancement of the children of distressed or deceased Freemasons in the province; to assist widows of such Freemasons; to assist old, infirm and distressed Freemasons; to subscribe to recognised Masonic charitable organisations; to donate to non Masonic charities.
Shaarei Tzedakah
Social welfarein particular the relief of poverty, but also for general charitable purposes
The Aylesham And Snowdown Social Welfare Scheme
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of sports , cultural and social activities for the whole community.
BMA Charities Trust Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareGrant giving to doctors and their dependents who are facing financial crisis, to refugee doctors, to medical students and to other medical benevolent funds.
Reform Corporation
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare++Â++º+-ª Alleviate poverty ++Â++º+-ª Provide health advice, advocacy, assistance, offenders projects, Welfare/Employment Rights advice and Assistance++Â++º+-ª Provide Educational, Training & Employment skills development++Â++º+-ª Provide Capacity Building Interventions to organisations and individuals ++Â++º+-ª Provide research, information and assistance to other agencies in related matters
Woodley Sandford And Charvil Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareTo help local residents of Woodley, Sandford and Charvil and adjacent parishes by making small grants as 'Relief in Need'.To house elderly people in need from the parishes of Woodley, Sandford and Charvil in our Almshouses in Woodley.
Anglo-Indian Circle Limited
Religion, Social welfareTo promote any charitable purposes in particular the relief of poverty, hardship, hunger and distress; the advancement of education and research; promotion of physical and mental well being; the promotion of the Hindu religion.
Belle Isle Senior Action - Bisa
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe charity works in the Belle Isle area of Leeds and supports older people to remain living at home. We offer activities in the following areas of need: Social Contact; Health Promotion; Safety & Security; Winter Warmth and help around the House and Home.
Gowling Wlg (uk) Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareIncome is to be applied for such charitable institutions or charitable purposes as as trustees shall (in their absolute discretion) determine. Generally, help is given to charities supporting young people, the elderly, the sick/infirm, those with disabilities, those who are disadvantaged. We do not support animal charities.
A Z H R Charitable Trust
Social welfareTHE RELIEF OF POVERTY GENERALLY AND IN PAYMENT TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS WHO SATISFY THE TRUSTEES OR ANY ONE OF THEM OF THEIR POVERTY. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION. THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION. ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY.
Community For Reconciliation
Social welfareAn ecumenical network of members, working for the relief of poverty and the advancement of religion, in particular for peace & reconciliation. In partnership with others abroad it promotes projects and programmes and provides resources for them. It maintains a residential centre for training, conferences, retreats and visiting groups and also as a base for the overseas work.
The Beth Ha-Talmud Scholarship Fund
Education, Religion, Social welfarePromotion of Jewish education and to alleviate 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.