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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.

The Arnold And Dorothy Denman Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £82,580
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Zambia Society Trust

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The Objects of the Trust are to help the poor, especially orphans, promote better health, education and the acquisition of skills in Zambia

Latest Income: £82,540
Areas of Operation: Zambia
Status: Registered
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New Life Community Church North Walsham

Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £82,264
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Mary Hougham Almshouses

Housing, Social welfare

To 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.

Latest Income: £81,722
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Liverpool City Mission (incorporated)

Housing, Social welfare

Support 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.

Latest Income: £81,259
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Institute Of Physics Benevolent Fund

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The 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".

Latest Income: £81,150
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Mere Lecture Hall Trust

Arts, Associations, Leisure, Social welfare

Provision 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.

Latest Income: £80,945
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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The Nuclear Industry Benevolent Fund

Social welfare

The 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

Latest Income: £80,900
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Elmley Lovett Church, School And Community Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

Benefit and support the school at Cutnall Green, the maintenance and support of the Parish Church of Elmley Lovett and the poor of that Parish.

Latest Income: £80,624
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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High Wycombe Shopmobility

Social welfare

Shopmobility 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.

Latest Income: £80,615
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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British Friends Of Ramoth Jerusalem

Associations, Economic and community development, Social welfare

General charitable purposes Relief of Poverty - Overseas Aid - Advancement of religion

Latest Income: £80,557
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Ellesmere Community Care Centre League Of Friends

Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £80,349
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Stationers Playgroup

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfare

Stationers Playgroup is a community run pre-school providing Early Years Education through play and social activities for two, three and four year olds.

Latest Income: £80,113
Areas of Operation: Haringey
Status: Registered
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The Herefordshire Masonic Housing Trust

Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

The 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

Latest Income: £80,096
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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The Orrell Park And District Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

We 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

Latest Income: £80,093
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Making Communities Work & Grow (mcwg)

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

Number 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.

Latest Income: £79,989
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Free Methodist Church Of Penwortham

Religion, Social welfare

Kings 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.

Latest Income: £79,891
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Tickton Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Tickton 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.

Latest Income: £79,560
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Bishop Of Blackburn's Fund For The Widows And Orphans Of Poor Clergy

Beneficiary group, Housing, Professions, Social welfare

TO 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.

Latest Income: £79,448
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Worshipful Company Of Environmental Cleaners Charity Trust

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The 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

Latest Income: £79,373
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Churches Together In Basildon

Education, Housing, Religion, Social welfare

Christian 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.

Latest Income: £79,239
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Roger And Sarah Bancroft Clark Charitable Trust

Religion, Social welfare

Normally 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.)

Latest Income: £79,092
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Age Concern (cowplain) (opw) Committee

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £79,073
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Christadelphian Isolation League

Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £78,926
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Lapid Trust

Arts, Saving of lives, Social welfare

We 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

Latest Income: £78,752
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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.