Social welfare Charities
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The Arnold And Dorothy Denman Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareWe support small charities working in Bristol, BANES and South Gloucestershire with a focus on pump priming the development of small charities and also helping with initial seed funding for larger appeals.We support charities working with disadvantaged children and young people, rehabilitation, severe poverty and homelessness, the elderly. We do not normally support large national charities.
The Zambia Society Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Objects of the Trust are to help the poor, especially orphans, promote better health, education and the acquisition of skills in Zambia
New Life Community Church North Walsham
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareWe are a church operating in and serving North Walsham and the surrounding areas. We carry out regular church activities - church services and so on - as well as running an assortment of social activities, children's and youth groups. We are also involved in other various activities such as counselling, particularly pregnancy crisis and bereavement counselling.
The Mary Hougham Almshouses
Housing, Social welfareTo procure, maintain and let 12 Almshouses in Deal to aged and infirm Deal boatmen and subject thereto poor, aged and infirm persons who are inhabitants of the former Borough of Deal as constituted on 31 March 1974.To apply the income of the Charity for the benefit of the occupants or any of them in such manner as the Trustees think fit from time to time.
Liverpool City Mission (incorporated)
Housing, Social welfareSupport of the homeless and needy in Liverpool and it's environs, through the giving out of clothing and free breakfast and lunch on most days at our rescue centres. Annual evangelistic childrens camp.
The Institute Of Physics Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe fund was formed in 1924. The sole object of the fund is: "To help necessitous persons who are or have been members of the Institute of Physics (whether subscribers or not), their wives, and children or widows or dependent relatives, or in exceptional cases, to help Physicists or the dependents who are not or have never been members of the Institute".
Mere Lecture Hall Trust
Arts, Associations, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of 3 Halls, stage, committee room, kitchen and toilets for the advantage of the people of Mere, in Wiltshire, and to promote spiritual, intellectual and social activities, i.e. Plays, films, sporting, medical and social activities, lectures and public meetings. Annual grants are also offered to organisations and local charities within 8 mile radius of Mere.
The Nuclear Industry Benevolent Fund
Social welfareThe Fund's objective is the relief of financial hardship and distress among past,present and future members of the staff of the Authority, BNFL and Amersham International or any successor company or any company which has been a subsidiary of BNFL or any other company or organisation which is or has been engaged in the UK Nuclear Industry and their dependants
Elmley Lovett Church, School And Community Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareBenefit and support the school at Cutnall Green, the maintenance and support of the Parish Church of Elmley Lovett and the poor of that Parish.
High Wycombe Shopmobility
Social welfareShopmobility is an independent registered charity offering a free wheelchair and scooter service to enable people with disabilities to have access to High Wycombe town centre.
British Friends Of Ramoth Jerusalem
Associations, Economic and community development, Social welfareGeneral charitable purposes Relief of Poverty - Overseas Aid - Advancement of religion
Ellesmere Community Care Centre League Of Friends
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareThe main activity of the charity is to raise funds for the support of the Community Care Centre by means of our charity shop and organising social events, attending fetes etc which help our funds and gain publicity.
Stationers Playgroup
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareStationers Playgroup is a community run pre-school providing Early Years Education through play and social activities for two, three and four year olds.
The Herefordshire Masonic Housing Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareThe relief of poor and/or disabled masons and/or wifes and widows who are poor and/or disabled in particular the provision of accomodation in Herefordshire
The Orrell Park And District Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe are a Community Centre operating in the Warbreck Ward area of North Liverpool, social, education and leisure opportunities for the community. The activities we offer are; senior citizens activities, health/well being events, learning circles, adult education classes, social activities and community resource for local residents groups
Making Communities Work & Grow (mcwg)
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareNumber of services addressing the communities needs including:Youth CentreSupplementary School (Arabic)Sports/LeisureEducationAdvice and Guidance In particular, MCWG provides activities and services aimed at empowering socially and economically disadvantaged young people aged 11-21.
Free Methodist Church Of Penwortham
Religion, Social welfareKings Church Purpose is to know God and to glorify Him by making Him known. Our Vision to be a healthy church with Spirit-filled leadership. We are a worshipping community, enfolding & reproducing congregation, producing discipled, growing, holy people, regularly reaching the lost for Christ, ministering to the poor & characterised by extraordinary intercessory prayer. www.kingschurchfm.org.uk.
Tickton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTickton Village Hall is the primary community building in the Parish of Tickton and Routh, providing a facility for local groups and organisations. Activities include a pre school, indoor bowls, social events, youth club, ladies choir, arts & crafts and the hall hosts various meetings for local government, Parish Council and others.
The Bishop Of Blackburn's Fund For The Widows And Orphans Of Poor Clergy
Beneficiary group, Housing, Professions, Social welfareTO HELP CLERGY WIDOWS AND RETIRED CLERGY IN CASES OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, PARTICULARLY WITH HOUSING COSTS. SOCIAL EVENTS ARE HELD AND THE SERVICES OF A DIOCESAN OFFICER AND VISITORS ARE PROVIDED.
The Worshipful Company Of Environmental Cleaners Charity Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe relief of poor persons engaged in cleaning industry, commerce and the public service, and wives, widows, children and other dependents being in necessitous financial circumstances.The furtherance of education and training in connection with advancement of hygiene within the community.The benefit of such charitable institutions that the Trustees shall from time to time think fit
Churches Together In Basildon
Education, Housing, Religion, Social welfareChristian churches working together to promote the gospel in all aspects. We provide schools workers through the Schools Team Ministry part of CTB. Project 58/7 feeds and cares for the homeless. We are also involved with food banks and the provision of Street Pastors.We have links with Christians against Poverty We hold three United Celebration services a year and hold prayer meetings.
The Roger And Sarah Bancroft Clark Charitable Trust
Religion, Social welfareNormally we support local Charitable Organisations in the South West of the UK including Quaker, Heritage, Relief and Educational Establishments for Post Graduate education. (Applications are no longer accepted direct from individuals for general financial hardship or educational purposes.)
Age Concern (cowplain) (opw) Committee
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe were constituted in June 1981 with the principal object of providing services and facilities for the well being of the elderly in our catchment area; comprising Lunch Club (three days), keep fit, genealogy, ceramic painting, befriending service for the vulnerable elderly living in the Cowplain ward and its surrounds.
The Christadelphian Isolation League
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe spiritual support and welfare of members of the Christadelphian community, their children and anyone interested in their beliefs throughout the world by means of newsletters, Bible Studies, lessons for children, exhortations - all delivered by post or email.
The Lapid Trust
Arts, Saving of lives, Social welfareWe don't accept unsolicited grant applicationsOverall vision of connectedness and challenging isolationSupporting organisations working in the following areas:1. Health and medicine, particularly mental health2. Helping people thrive in old age3. The use of music and arts in relation to above4. Building trust and friendship between communities5. Responsive relief in disaster zones
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.