Social welfare Charities
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The M S Charitable Trust
Social care, Social welfareTHE CHARITY'S ACTIVITIES ARE TO RELIEVE POVERTY, TO SUPPORT ORPHANAGES AND EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
The Gittisham Parish Hall
Arts, Facilities, Social welfareGittisham hall is hired out for various public events: Weddings, parties, folk dance club & meetings by various groups. As a charity we hold social events for surrounding areas such as Gittisham, Gittisham Vale & Honiton. Holding Pantomime, season events such as Burns Night, Fete's. These events are attended by various ages. The hall is our main place to gather in our village.
Maybridge Keystone Club
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareStructured and informal Youth activities for 8- 12 yr olds ,and 12 - 19 yrs olds evening. Children's activities including Alternative School provision, adult activities e.g Healthy exercise, Pilates, Short Mat Bowls Inclusive meeting place for the local community, Sussex Autism, Breathing Spaces, Sussex Community Transport, children with additional needs,young people and Carers
The Holy Order Of The Cherubim And Seraphim Church Movement (ife-Oluwa) UK
Religion, Social welfareRELIGIOUS ACTIVITY, RELIEF OF POVERTY, CHRISTIAN TRAINING
The Protestant Alliance
Arts, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareMaintaining against all encroachment the Scriptural Doctrines of the Reformation and principles of religious liberty. Advancing the Christian religion and where possible relieving poverty among persecuted Protestants. Producing a bi-monthly magazine. Holding Protestant Martyr Commemoration Meetings, having a presence at County and Agricultural shows, and maintaining a preaching ministry.
Linton Village Hall
Charitable activities, Facilities, Social welfareThe village hall continued to be used for the benefit of the community and to run social events and educational courses for the community. We operate an inclusive policy and wish the building to be used by all in the community to benefit themselves and others.
Holgate Primary & Nursery School Fund
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Social welfareFunds raised to subsidise activities and educational visits for children whose parents have financial difficulty. Also to provide equipment for clubs, enrichment and sporting activities.
Stoke Mandeville Village Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Social welfareSMVCA currently administer the village hall facility, providing local groups, organisations and individuals with a facility to hold their meetings, classes or events. We also organise social events for the benefit of all parishioners and the surrounding area.
The Williams Family Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe objects of the charity are to apply the income in perpetuity for such purposes as the trustees in theirabsolute discretion think fit.The majority of donations are made to Jewish medical educational religious and welfare organisations and for the relief of poverty.
The Hadhari Project
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareIn accordance with the Constitution, the principal activity of the charity is to promote the welfare, education, social and recreational needs of inhabitants within the City of Derby who are elderly or in poor mental health. The activities provide culturally sensitive services at the day centre on Burton Road and the main client group are members from the African and Caribbean communities.
Maharishi Valmik Sabha Coventry (england) Trust
Religion, Research, Social welfareThe charity has acted to advance the teachings and philosophy of Maharishi Guru Valmik Ji, through religious teachings, activities and events . The Jagat Guru Maharishi Valmik Temple Coventry is a place of worship serving the community. The charity has also acted with efforts to relieve sickness and poverty where considered appropriate by the donation of funds to charitable organisations.
The Mayor Of Rochdale's Charity
Leisure, Social welfareTo promote any charitable purpose for the benfit of the Community in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in particular the advancement of education, the promotion of good health and the relief of poverty or sickness. Also to assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreational purposes.
The Jack Dollond Foundation
Religion, Social welfareThe Jack Dolland Foundation principally assists the Jewish communities in Britain and Israel with regard to the furtherance of education and the relief of poverty.
Association Of Former Manchester United Players Trust Fund
Social welfareTO APPLY BOTH THE CAPITAL AND INCOME THEREOF TO OR FOR THE RELIEF OF THE POOR AND NEEDY OR TO OR FOR SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INSTITUTION, SOCIETY OR OBJECT AS THE ASSOCIATION SHALL IN DULY CONSTITUED MEETING FROM TIME TO TIME DIRECT. THS ASSOCIATION IS PRIMARILY CONCERNED WITH THE SUPPORT OF CHARITIES IN CHESHIRE, GREATER MANCHESTER AND LANCASHIRE.
Dorset Archives Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareFundraising, educational lectures and social events to help fund the collection, preservation and storage of Dorset's archives.
Roslin Hall Endowment House Torquay
Social welfarePays grants to institutions or organisations which provide such items, services or facilities to such persons resident in the county of Devon who are British subjects and who are in conditions of need, hardship & distressPLEASE NOTE THIS CHARITY DOES NOT RESPOND TO UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDSPLEASE DO NOT APPLY IT WASTES YOUR TIME AND MONEY
The Friends Of Castledon School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareRaise funds through social activities in order to provide and assist in the provision of facilitiesto advance the education of the pupils of Castledon School (not normally provided by the Education authority). Castledon School is a school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and autisitic spectrum disorders.
The Vine Community Church Littleport
Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Christian Faith.The relief of persons who are in hardship, distress, aged or sick.The advancement of education.A meeting place for the local community of all ages to meet.
Bharuch Muslim Medical And Welfare Trust U K
Health, Religion, Research, Social welfareThe Charity collects donations for the free and, in some cases, subsidised treatment of poor patients at "Welfare Hospital Bharuch and Research Centre", for the promotion of health and for the advancement of education in the Bharuchi Sunni Muslim Vahora Patel Community in India.
The Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Kent Charity Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareTo raise funds to enable the Charity to meet its objectives of providing grants to any Masonic or other charity and to deserving cases in the Province and the local community.
St John's Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareYOUTH CLUBROOM HIRE FOR BODIES E.G. PARKINSONS, KEEP FIT. ART CLASSES, HITCHIN FRIENDSHIP CENTRE, SCOUTS,SLIMMING WORLD, RUSSIAN BALLET, CHILDREN'S DANCE GROUPS, SALSA DANCING, SURE START CENTRE, BINGO, SEWING GROUP, CHURCH GROUP. CHRISTENING, WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES.
Devizes Young Farmers Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareYouth Organisation that provides educational and social activities for Young People with an interest in the countryside and rural activites.
Derby And Derbyshire Disabled Soldiers Settlement
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Social welfareTO APPLY IN RELIEVING EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY DISABLED EX-SERVICEMEN BORN IN THE COUNTY OF DERBYSHIRE OR RESIDENT THEREIN AND THEIR DEPENDANTS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY OR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES CALCULATED TO REDUCE THE NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF SUCH PERSONS.
Herefordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareProvision and promotion of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations to improve the condition of life of rural young people and assist in their development through competitive and social activities, education and training
Indian Association - Manchester
Arts, Social welfareWE ORGANISE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS ARTS AND CRAFTS, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOPSSPORTS FACILITIESPROMOTE COMMUNITY COHESION THROUGH SOCIAL INTERACTION AND EDUCATION
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.