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Social welfare Charities

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.

Mothers' Union Southwell & Nottingham Diocese

Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfare

101 General Charitable purposes,102 education/Training,105 relief of poverty,106 Overseas aid famine relief, religious activities

Latest Income: £42,159
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Lsa Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

The relief of poverty for former members, employees and tenants of the Land Settlement Association LimitedThe advancement of education in the field of horticulture and agriculture

Latest Income: £42,075
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The New Church Children's Society

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Religion, Social care, Social welfare

The Society offers grants to families to prevent or relieve poverty where children and young people are in need, hardship or distress - to enable those children to achieve their potential and have the prospect of becoming useful in the world. Priority is given to children with no active parent or a mother only. Preference is given to children with family connections to the New Church.

Latest Income: £42,052
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Charente Group Benevolent Fund

Social welfare

The objects of the Charity are to make to necessitious and deserving persons employed by or previously employed by any company in the Charente Group or residing in specific areas in which the Group had offices.

Latest Income: £41,908
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Rochdale Borough Shopmobility

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

SHOPMOBILITY PROVIDES MANUAL AND POWERED WHEELCHAIRS,POWERED SCOOTERS AND VOLUNTEER ESCORTS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO HAVE LIMITED MOBILITY SHOP WITH EASE AND ENJOYMENT IN ROCHDALE TOWN CENTRE. IT IS FOR ANYONE REGARDLESS OF AGE WHETHER THEIR DISABILITY IS TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT. SHOPMOBILITY ALSO PROVIDES ESCORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH SENSORY DIFFICULTIES TO HELP WITH SHOPPING.

Latest Income: £41,885
Areas of Operation: Rochdale
Status: Registered
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Chapel Saint Leonards Village Hall

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare

Promoting community development, encouraging involvement, and participation in activities within the benefit area. Providing and securing the provision of social, cultural and recreational facilities and practical assistance for the public of all ages and abilities. Reflecting the changing needs and interests of the public, in the wider community, in a social and economically deprived area.

Latest Income: £41,773
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Bowdon Church School Parent/teacher Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfare

Fund raising and social activities to support the education of pupils at Bowdon Church School

Latest Income: £41,720
Areas of Operation: Trafford
Status: Registered
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The Community Of Grace

Housing, Social welfare

Community of Grace empowers homeless and socially isolated people to transform their lives. We provide support and accommodation and encourage them to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities so so that they may become full members of society playing their part in the local community.

Latest Income: £41,628
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Hepworth Community Association

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

The Association (HCA) maintains, improves, uses and runs Hepworth Village Hall, a former day-school owned by the Anglican church. HCA lets space, at low rates, to local groups (sports, craft, playgroup, charities, drama etc) and to individuals for social events and parties. HCA runs regular community events, eg Film Night, Folk Night, food-evenings, concerts, plays, quiz-nights etc.

Latest Income: £41,621
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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The Church Of God UK United

Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Religion, Social welfare

Baptism, Marriage, Babies & Children Dedication, Funerals, Children's Sunday School based on Christian principles & provide facilities for meetings of members of our local Neighbourhood Watch and Tenants Association. Contributions to various charities, including Richard House Hospice, food parcels for the elderly, sick and needy. Bible studies, prayer and fellowship - all open to the community.

Latest Income: £41,595
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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National Association Of Patidar Samaj

Religion, Social welfare

1) The Advancement of the Hindu Religion2) The relief of poverty, sickness and distress3) The Advancement of Education

Latest Income: £41,550
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Jubilee Christian Centre And Ministerial Association Trust

Religion, Social welfare

The advancement of the Christian faith.The relief of persons who are in hardship or distress or who are sick or disabled.The promotion of fulfilment of such charitable purposes beneficial to the community.The Trust was involved in Christian outreach programmes designed to increase Christian Awareness and spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Latest Income: £41,480
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Charitable And Benevolent Fund Of The Rotary Club Of Lewes

Associations, Social welfare

Support of local organisations and individuals in need of fundingSupport of overseas projects supported by Rotary International

Latest Income: £41,478
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare

To receive bequests and donations from Mark Lodges, Royal Ark Mariner Lodges and Brethren of the Province of Northumberland and from other Masonic organisations. To make grants to Mark Brethren, widows and children in need and donations to the Fund of Benevolence of Grand Mark Lodge & other Masonic and non Masonic charities.

Latest Income: £41,381
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund

Arts, Social welfare

Relief and assistance for present and former orchestral members of Philharmonia Orchestra

Latest Income: £41,357
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Royal Hampshire Regiment Welfare Fund

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

To foster esprit de corps among former members of the Royal Hampshire Regiment enabling them to keep in touch with Regimental affairs and with each other. To assist Comrades to obtain suitable employment and to relieve them and/or their dependents, widows or children who are in need, hardship or distress.To produce a report upon the activities and deaths of comrades.

Latest Income: £41,208
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Surviving Christmas

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Each year, we organise a welcoming space over the two-day Christmas period, offering not just a meeting space but also meals, hospitality and essential services to individuals and families facing hardship. In addition to hospitality services, it undertakes the vital work of supplying, to those in need, hampers, filled with essentials and some treats.

Latest Income: £41,178
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Non Ecclesiastical Charity Of William Moulton

Social welfare

Relief of poverty to those who have lived within the boundaries of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne for at least the past 12 months.

Latest Income: £41,121
Areas of Operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Status: Registered
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Stokeinteignhead Village Hall Charity

Associations, Facilities, Social welfare

As a village hall we are a venue for a wide range of social activities for the local community, and we also hire out the hall for various functions to cover the cost of maintaining the hall in good condition..

Latest Income: £41,044
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Fern Street Settlement

Religion, Social welfare

The object of the charity is to provide for the material and moral needs of persons resident in Fern Street and its neighbourhood, especially in conditions of need, hardship, or distress. The Settlement has a modern building currently used as a part of a joint project with All Hallows Bow Church.

Latest Income: £40,976
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Honourable Ann Joliffe Charity

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO POOR WIDOWS

Latest Income: £40,948
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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George And Thomas Henry Salter Trust

Charitable activities, Social welfare

Grants to local organisations and individuals for educational purposes and for relief of poverty

Latest Income: £40,928
Areas of Operation: Sandwell
Status: Registered
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The Missionaries Of The Poor Supporters Association

Housing, Religion, Social welfare

Advance Christian religion, relieve need, in particular by support of the Missionaries of the Poor, a registered charity based in Jamaica, by donations of money and in kind, providing food shelter clothing medical treatment and education to those in need of all ages including the destitute, indigent, homeless, diseased and people with a physical or mental disability.

Latest Income: £40,916
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Mabel Gale Bequest

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfare

The Mabel Gale Bequest maintains 12 one bedroomed flats and surrounding gardens for elderly poor ladies in Bridport, Dorset.

Latest Income: £40,857
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Gujarat Samaj Nottingham

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

To provide services which otherwise are not provided by other organisation/agencies in form of cultural and social activities. We promote cultural activities, sports, education, elderly luncheon club & recreational activities. We work with people who are under represented within the main stream to bring awareness and confidence by providing and promoting different events.

Latest Income: £40,833
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
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.