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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.

Ringtrop Limited

Religion, Social welfare

The advancement of religion in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish faith. The advancement of Orthodox Jewish education. The prevention and relief of poverty. The advancement of health and provision of accommodation to those who need it by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage.

Latest Income: £85,800
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Fletchers Trust

Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfare

Operates within the guidelines set down in its 1968 Deed of Trust to relieve poverty and hardship.Primarily supports archery for the disabled through grants to organisations and individuals.Makes grants to some City of London based Charities and to a few national charities.

Latest Income: £85,718
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Oxfordshire Chinese Community And Advice Centre

Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

1.Bilingual information, advice, interpreting and translation services 2.Bilingual computing and English classes, talks and training courses3.Day care services to look after elderly and vulnerable members4.Recreational, cultural and community activities5.Home visitation for the socially isolated, & elderly and those living with long-term or mental illnesses.

Latest Income: £85,616
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Bethel Baptist Church - Pembroke Dock

Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social care, Social welfare

Sunday 11am morning service. 6.00 evening service. Tue 7.00pm prayer meeting Bible Study. Wed 12pm-2pm restaurant serving up to 60 people, whole person support ie visiting, counseling, free meals where needed. Thurs 2.15 Women's meeting once a month, visit residential homes. Fri two coffee mornings month. Church building is restored. Support Mission. Once a month Men's Breakfast. Food Bank,coffee

Latest Income: £85,448
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Walsall Black Sisters Collective

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

EDUCATION/TRAINING FOR THE YOUNG AND OLD.ELDERLY & MENTAL HEALTH PROVISIONS PROVIDED.MEDICAL/HEALTH/SICKNESS FOR ALL.RELIEF OF POVERTY.ARTS/CULTURE.SPORTS & RECREATION.ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYMENT

Latest Income: £85,348
Areas of Operation: Walsall
Status: Registered
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The Benevolent Fund Of The Worshipful Company Of Bakers

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Relief of necessitous Liverymen or Freemen of the Company, widows, orphans or dependents of Liverymen or Freemen of the Company and persons who have been employed by the Company. Making of grants, donations or subscriptions to any fund for charitable purposes in the City of London. Other charitable purposes beneficial to the community not included in the foregoing.

Latest Income: £85,223
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Schass Foundation

Charitable activities, Social welfare

The charity makes grants to various organisations involved in education, relief of poverty and religious activities.

Latest Income: £85,067
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Tower Hamlets Community Transport

Social welfare

Provision of transport resources to charitable and voluntary organisations working to support the needs of disadvantaged individuals and communities resident in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Latest Income: £84,662
Areas of Operation: Tower Hamlets
Status: Registered
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Holy Rood Community Charity

Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare

To provide for the relief of persons who were previously Sisters of the Holy Rood who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress and thereafter apply income to furthering the religious or other charitable work of the Church of England in the Diocese of York.

Latest Income: £84,603
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Holdville Limited

Social welfare

Education/Training Medical/Health/Sickness Relief of poverty Religious activities

Latest Income: £84,382
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Parachute Regimental Association

Armed forces, Social welfare

To promote the efficiency of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces To relieve either generally or individually persons who are serving or who have served in The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.The commemoration and remembrance of those members of Airborne Forces who have died while on active service

Latest Income: £84,360
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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George Watson Memorial Hall

Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfare

Continued to let Hall for social events, dancing classes, etc, which realised ?12,095. Expenditure amounted to ?49,458. Main areas of expenditure were improvements to the Hall, electricity and gas.

Latest Income: £84,336
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Bradford Cinderella Club

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

1 Provision of Clothing and Footwear for the not so fortunate2 To endeavour in every possible way to improve the hard lot of all the poor and under privileged children who are in need of help which such a Society as ours can give.

Latest Income: £84,151
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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King Edward Vii Institute

Facilities, Social welfare

The charity provides the Groombridge Village Hall to meet the needs of the local community and especially all who hire the hall, participate in activities taking place, and attend events there. We aim to provide for an increased and wider range of activities for all ages, with a view to combating social exclusion and without distinction of political, religious or other opinion.

Latest Income: £83,986
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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The John Eastwood Homes

Housing, Social welfare

The residuary trust fund of the late John Eastwood was given to the Corporation of Todmorden to purchase land in the said borough and to erect and maintain dwelling houses to be called The John Eastwood Homes for occupation by poor and infirm persons of the age of sixty five years and over either married or single who have resided in the said borough for at least 20 years.

Latest Income: £83,802
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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Allotments For Labouring Poor

Facilities, Social welfare

To provide allotments within the old Borough of Mansfield (ie prior to 1974)

Latest Income: £83,672
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Burgesses' Land

Heritage, Social welfare

To restore, build, maintain, beautify and repair the council's buildings & secondly to help the poor & needy.

Latest Income: £83,658
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Rock Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

The charity carries out fund raising events to run and maintain a Village Hall for the benefit of the local community. These include social events i.e. Quiz Nights, Children's events, Music Concerts, Bingo, etc., and larger events e.g. Rock Show, Wedding Fayres, Christmas Fayre etc. It's also hired out for a number of activities e.g. Bridge, Yoga, Toddlers Play, Choir, Yoga, private functions etc.

Latest Income: £83,575
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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21st Wyre Forest (franche) Scout Group

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

Fund raising events have included district led events such as Bag-packing, Christmas post, and the annual Pledge Plod. Social events have included the summer barbeque and carol service. Youngsters have enjoyed numerous activities at the HQ, at Rhydd Covert and on various trips to productions and events over the last year.

Latest Income: £83,558
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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The Guide Association County Of Manchester

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. Girlguiding Manchester has Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger members aged 4 to 18. We fire their imaginations through challenges and adventures for all personalities

Latest Income: £83,278
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Beth Abraham (slonim) Limited

Associations, Religion, Social welfare

general charitable activities, advancement of religion in accordance with the orthodox jewish faith, relief of poverty

Latest Income: £83,245
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Samuel William Farmer Trust

Beneficiary group, Environment, Health, Housing, Social welfare

The Trust is for the benefit of poor people who through ill health, disability or old age are unable to earn their own livelihood; for educational and training purposes; and for the benefit of hospitals, nursing and convalescent homes or similar objects for the advancement of health or saving of lives. Supports wildlife/conservation projects for the benefit of the local community.

Latest Income: £82,968
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kent Enterprise Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

Founded in 1983 Kent Enterprise Trust continues its mission in support of the disadvantaged and vulnerable in East Kent. We work to increase peoples' skills, counter social isolation and move people into or nearer to employment or starting their own business. From our purpose built conference and training centre we deliver a wide range of free training courses supported by multiple funders.

Latest Income: £82,846
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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First Stop Centre (mid-Essex Branch)

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfare

To relieve the condition of disadvantaged persons in mid-Essex experiencing difficulties with homelessness, joblessness, substance misuse, physical and mental health problems, learning difficulties by the provision of support services to assist them in maintaining normal relationships with and within their community.

Latest Income: £82,764
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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International Relief Friendship Foundation

Economic and community development, Social welfare

IRFF - UK works to eradicate the causes and effects of poverty and associated problems around the world, especially in Africa, Asia, SE Asia and Europe. We are part of an effective international network which includes the other 80+ national IRFF Chapters, and many other affiliated organisations and associations.

Latest Income: £82,602
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.