Social welfare Charities
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East Sussex Farmers' Benevolent Fund
Social welfareFinancial assistance to farmers, farm staff and those involved in all of the wider land based industries and dependants of these groups. Mainly in the county of Sussex but also in adjoining counties at the Trustees discretion. Support can be short or long term to cover, for example, illness, support in retirement or financial difficulties and can also be for those entering land based education.
The Masons Company Charitable Trust
Social welfareThe objects of the Trust are:-(i) the relief of poverty(ii) the advancement of education(iii) the advancement of religion and(iv) such other legally charitable purposes as the Trustees shall from time to time by deed executed with their unanimous consent declare.
Brighton And Hove Almshouse Charity
Housing, Social welfareThe Charity's principal objective is to provide accomodation within the almshouse for poor people of good character residing in the former County Borough of Brighton and Borough of Hove, now a Unitary Authority known as Brighton & Hove City Council.
Brighter Futures Almshouse Trust
Housing, Social welfareHIGH QUALITY, SELF CONTAINED HOMES IN THE BOROUGH OF WALSALL FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF ITS RESIDENTS
Good News Asian Church
Associations, Religion, Social welfareChurch - Place of worship and Social Activities
Faith Welfare Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social care, Social welfareFaith Welfare Trust promotes the welfare of disadvantaged and/or destitute children and young adults. It also supports disadvantaged children and young adults in their education and training. To do this it funds 2 children's homes (boys and girls) near Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and a school in Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh) where free places and lunches are provided for needy children.
The Beecher Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Trustees hold the capital and income of the Trust Fund upon trust to apply the income and such part of the capital as they see fit, for the purpose of relieving poverty, hardship or distress. The beneficiaries are such persons who are or have been employees of the Hartwell Group of Companies and their spouses, children and other dependents.
North Luffenham Village Trust
Education, Social welfareGrants given to the church, village school & to pupils moving onto secondary education & those in further education. The poor & needy have received grants at Christmas time for fuel costs; money is set aside for help during the year. The 6 properties, rented land & paddock are supervised by agent.
North Muskham Playing Field
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProviding community facilities for people of all ages within our local area. This includes provision for children and senior citizens as well as providing a venue for a large range of sporting, recreational, cultural and social activities.
Poor's And Towns' Charities
Religion, Social welfareThe object of the Poors Branch is the relief of persons in the area of benefit who are in need hardship or distress.The object of the Town Branch is a contribution to the church charity and the general benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit in such charitable ways as the trustees think fit.
Keighley Community Transport
Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity provides low cost transport to "not-for-profit" groups/organisations. We are a membership only charity and our members are generally within the Bradford Metropolitan District. We provide minibus transport for community groups, schools, not for profit schemes, sports clubs, day centres etc.We also provide a one to one car service for people who cannot use public transport.
Funds Held In Connection With Allerton United Reformed Church
Associations, Religion, Social welfareMeeting for public worship, bible study and prayer. Pastoral care of church members and others in the community. Social events (church connected) supporting other charities meetings of uniformed organisations (guides & brownies, rainbows & beavers).
God's Church Of Peace
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareHelping the homeless within the borough of SouthwarkHelping orphan institutions in GhanaProviding secondhand clothing / hospital uniforms to Hospitals in GhanaProviding hospital pastoral care the sickOrganising soup kitchens for the homeless during the Christmas period, fund raising for kidney research foundations both here and abroad.Provide food to the needy under UK lockdown
Howard Garden Social And Day Care Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social care, Social welfareThe Object of the Charity is to provide social activities for elderly people,there are no restriction on the activities of the charity.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch
Social welfareAnimal Welfare Activities in West CumbriaCaring for Animals, providing veterinary care, fostering and rehoming services, RSPCA Inspectors bring us animals for care, mainly due to cruelty or abandonment issues, we also provide care and financial support for animals belonging to Cumbrian people who need help to provide routine care and emergency treatment and supply pet food to local Food Banks.
Caleb Initiative
Beneficiary group, Social welfareIn addition to help fund individuals and organisations who are showing God's love in action to very needy people in the UK and worldwide, the charity is providing care, support and education to orphans and at risk children in the Kaliro District and in a poor suburb of Entebbe, in Uganda. The total income is given out without making any deductions for administrative or other costs.
Amersham United Charities
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe object of the Charity is to serve the needs of Amersham and Coleshill Almshouse Charity. To meet this objective the Charity seeks charitable donations from the members and others. there have been no changes in the Charity's objects or policies during the year.
The Poor Fund Of The Worshipful Company Of Fan Makers
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Poor Fund has general charitable objectives making grants from both donations from liverymen of the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers and income derived from those donations.
Bernard Kahn Charitable Trust
Religion, Social welfareThe relief of poverty and the advancement of education and religion within the Jewish community.
Heywood Old People's Welfare Committee
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfareThe committee provides a meeing place where older people can sit, relax and socialise in a warm and safe environment. Hot meals are provided 3 days a week and centre based activities are held such as Bingo, arts and crafts. Days/afternoons out are also arranged as are talks from local interest groups and local agencies.
The Association Of School And College Leaders Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareDistributes funds in the relief of:-Poor widows, widowers, children and dependents of deceased members and deceased former members of the Association of School and College Leaders (formerly SHA), the AHM and HMA. Poor members and former members of ASCL (formerly SHA) AHM and HMA and the spouses, children and dependents of such members. Poor retired employees of the said ASCL.
Sheppard's Almshouses
Housing, Social welfareProvides accomodation to disadvantaged Parishoners
Wise Music Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareProviding financial support for people experiencing hardship, distress and illness, with a focus on children, the homeless and people living in poverty.
The League Of Remembrance
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareProvides companionship, welfare and modest financial assistance to widows and dependents of all who served in the Armed Forces, to retired armed forces personnel and to retired members of the nursing profession who help in a variety of ways in hospitals, hospices and other volunteer-based organisations; and to support those suffering from disability
Southeast Asian Outreach
Religion, Social welfareProclaim Christ's love and Lordship through practical development work in partnership with others in Cambodia. Encourage church growth, with a special focus on the poor and marginalised, facilitating a healthy church with strong local leadership with a vision for discipleship. Raise awareness of Cambodia in the UK, to meet the needs of poverty alleviation and growth of the Cambodian church.
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.