Social welfare Charities
Discover 7,374 Social welfare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Sherborne Road Church Trust
Education, Religion, Social welfareWe are based in premises near the University of Bradford and Bradford College and provide friendship, English language practice and opportunities for Bible studies for international students from all backgrounds.
Joan Wilde's Charity For Minister And Poor Of The Buckland And Cote Baptist Chapel
Religion, Social welfareIncome to be used for payment to the Minister of Buckland & Cote Chapel and for the benefit of the poor of the congregation.
Jane Higginson Charity
Education, Social welfareRelief of poor and in need
Dresden Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Social welfareThe Dresden Trust builds bridges of friendship and cooperation between the people of Britain and Dresden following the destruction of the historic centre by British bombing in 1945. Having pursued reconciliation in the 30 years since its foundation, the Trust cooperates with Dresden in school exchanges, youth learning projects, culture, conferences and enhancement of public spaces.
C And J Clark Limited Employees 1922 Trust
Charitable activities, Social welfareMaking grants to past and present employees of C&J Clark Ltd and their dependents to assist with hardship, education etc.
Removers Benevolent Association
Beneficiary group, Social welfareProviding relief for necessitous persons(including their widows or dependents) who are, or have been engaged continuously for a minimum period of two years by any member of the British Association of Removers Ltd
Woborn's Almshouse
Housing, Social welfareThe object of the charity is to provide almshouses for poor persons who (except in special cases to be approved by the commissioners) have resided in the area of the ancient parish of Yeovil for not less than 5 years.Woborns Almshouse is a two-storey structure consisting of 8 units for residents.
Babington's Charity
Education, Social welfareFor the benefit of persons resident in the Parish of Cossington, Leicestershire who are in need, hardship or distress or for further education, or for the general or individual benefit of the inhabitants of the parish.
Camberwell Consolidated Charities
Beneficiary group, Heritage, Social welfareThe Charity seeks to relieve poverty by making payments twice a year to elderly people on low income living in the historical parish of Camberwell (which includes Dulwich and Peckham).
Colton's Hospital
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe provision and maintenance of 12 cottages for "poor" women over the age of 55 without restriction as to religious affiliation or marital status.
Edgmond Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareEdgmond Village Hall is for the benefit of the inhabitants of Edgmond and the neighbourhood, for the purposes of education, social activities, training and leisure time occupations.
The Thornton Trust
Religion, Social welfareProviding grants for the promotion and furthering of the evangelical Christian faith and assisting in the relief of sickness, suffering and poverty in the name of Jesus, in the UK and abroad.
Lincoln Municipal Relief In Need Charity
Social welfareGrants for poor people in need
Rotary Club Of Farnborough Benevolent Fund
Associations, Health, Saving of lives, Social welfareDonations to local, national and international worthy causes: Hospices, natural disasters, physically & mentally handicapped persons etc.
The Cumberland And Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund
Associations, Social welfareTo relieve poverty and distress among freemasons and to support local Registered Charities
Exwick Parish Hall (formerly Institute)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe provide a Community Hall for the Exwick area of Exeter, the hall is used by lots of different groups including a Pre-School, Exwick Community Church, Friday Friendship all age coffee morning, exercise classes, folk orchestra, Ballroom Dancing lessons, and Bingo, as well as for children's parties.
Magdalen Hospital Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfarePromotes the welfare of children and young people under the age of 25 who suffer from various effects of social deprivation, abuse, mental and physical handicap, inadequate housing, lack of education or training, and the problems derived from unemployment and lone parent families.
Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern
Beneficiary group, Health, Saving of lives, Social welfareDinas Powys Voluntary Concern provides a service to individuals, groups and organisations, in particular the elderly and people with disabilities. It does this by providing a community resource centre, running a wellbeing and befriending scheme, providing and maintaining a minibus-ambulance, publishing a free newsletter and community directory, offering support to local voluntary organisations.
Fleet Arts
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo advance education in the arts, by providing inclusive and creative well-being events in Derbyshire, and in particular for those socially excluded. " Socially excluded" means those excluded from parts of society due to one or more of the following factors namely financial hardship, poor education/attainment, unemployment, disability/health issues, ethnic origin, gender, or age.
Lord Burghley's Hospital
Health, Housing, Social welfareThe charity provides housing for 9 poor people and one warden.
The Ingles Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Charity receives income from funds originally settled by James Leslie Ingles. This income is distributed for the benefit of worthy causes both in the UK and abroad with a bias to supporting disabled and disadvantaged children.
Allotment For The Labouring Poor
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareRecreational activities provided:Play AreaFootball PitchPark AreaEight Allotments
Renishaw Miners Welfare Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareSocial activities for local people and families in the communities of Renishaw and Spinkhill including support for local football teams, golf sections, fishing club and children's entertainment IE parties at Christmas/easter/Halloween with help & support to local seniors outings/day trips
Fluck Convalescent Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo provide financial grants to women and children (male or female) to the age of 18 considered to be of poor financial means, are sick or convalescing after illness or operative treatment, resident in Gloucester City or neighbourhood previously forming Gloucester Rural District.
Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts
Arts, Education, Social welfare1)Awards scholarships, grants or maintenance allowances tenable at any education provider approved by the Trustees.2)Provides financial assistance,outfits,clothing,tools,instruments or books enabling persons to enter into a profession trade or calling.3)Awards scholarships / maintenance allowances to enable travel to pursue 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.