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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.

St Peter's Aid For The Needy

Social welfare

The relief of poverty and suffering wherever possible both locally and overseas, mainly from donations by the parishioners of Catholic Leamington (St Peter's Leamington, St Joseph's Whitnash, Our Lady's Lillington) for projects commended by them.

Latest Income: £40,781
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Knights Of The Round Table Benevolent Fund

Education, Social welfare

The charity funds awards, exhibitions, special prizes bursaries and scholarships for the purpose of education and training.

Latest Income: £40,778
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Porthleven Companions

Leisure, Social welfare

Provide companionship, stimulation, activities, entertainment, bingo, speakers, competitions at a weekly meeting in Porthleven. Provide transport to and from weekly meetings, also for visiting restaurants, shopping, and outings for people living in Porthleven or surrounding areas.

Latest Income: £40,752
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Raec And Ets Branch Association

Armed forces, Social welfare

(1) Provide support to former members of the AEC/RAEC, serving & former officers of the AGC(ETS) Branch & former members of WRAC permanently employed with RAEC, and their dependants who are in need hardship or distress.(2) Promote the military efficiency of the Army specifically the ETS Branch by fostering esprit de corps within the Branch and preserving its traditions and those of the AEC/RAEC.

Latest Income: £40,705
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Province Of Middlesex Benevolent Fund

Social welfare

Relief of distress and related activities.

Latest Income: £40,672
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Cfdn

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

We are dedicated to provide a supportive community for individuals living with disabilities and their families through a range of networking events, support groups, face to face activities, providing advice and resources, support and friendship, whilst promoting an inclusive environment to those we serve.

Latest Income: £40,622
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Caring And Sharing Association East Sussex

Social welfare

We support the disadvantaged in certain developing countries as detailed in our report and accounts. We cannot reply to unsolicited requests for help.

Latest Income: £40,573
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Charity For Licensed Ministers In The Diocese Of Chelmsford

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, Social welfare

The prime purpose is to provide financial assistance to "poor clergy" throughout the Chelmsford Diocese. This includes those whose own parents are now among their dependants. Support extends into retirement and-after death-continues to provide grants for surviving spouses and dependant children.

Latest Income: £40,429
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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44th Norwich (1st Old Catton) Scout Group

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

We provide social activities for young people from age 5 to 17, including sports, cookery & handicrafts. These mainly take place in the safe environment of our own premises. We hold various functions to raise money for the Group i.e. Quiz & Chip nights & raffles.

Latest Income: £40,403
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Crayford Ecclesiastical Charities

Housing, Religion, Social welfare

The trust comprises three self-contained single floor cottages known as the almshouses, which are for aged and deserving poor single persons or couples who are communicant members of the Church of England. There are additional charity funds which augment the income of the almshouses. Annie Pim, Theodore Pim, and ER Stoneham are collectively known as the Crayford Ecclesiastical Charities.

Latest Income: £40,393
Areas of Operation: Bexley
Status: Registered
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Starmaker Theatre Company

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

1.To provide training for young people in all aspects of the performing arts2.To provide guidance and assistance in all social and career matters related to the entertainment industry.3.To provide top quality entertainment for the community4.To provide a healthy environment for young people to meet, work together and socialize in.5.To build the Company for future generations.

Latest Income: £40,379
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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West Norfolk Islamic Association

Charity and VCS support, Religion, Social welfare

Fundraising, socialising, community support.

Latest Income: £40,286
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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H J Rawlings Trust

Social welfare

To relieve persons who are in need, hardship or distress, with preference being given to employees and ex-employees of John Holt and Company (Liverpool) Limited.

Latest Income: £40,192
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Aston Le Walls Village Hall

Facilities, Social welfare

To provide and maintain a community facility and organise social events primarily for the benefit of the residents of the villages of Aston le Walls and Appletree.

Latest Income: £40,187
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Highcliffe Primary School

Associations, Education, Social welfare

Discos, School Fayre's, Mother's Day, Ice cream, Quiz night, Easter Egg hunt, Bagstoschool clothing collection,2nd hand uniform

Latest Income: £40,178
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Nantwich Churchwardens' Merged Charity

Social welfare

To provide relief to residents in the administrative area of Nantwich Town Council who are in need, hardship or distress

Latest Income: £40,155
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Ministers Benevolent Society

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To help elderly and infirm unitarian ministers and their families; and for the aid of spouses, widow(ers) and families of any such ministers as may be suffering from ill health or be left without adequate means of support.

Latest Income: £39,967
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Three Holes Village Hall And Playing Field

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

The charity exists to maintain and make available the facilities of the village hall and playingfield for use by the inhabitants of the village and surrounding area.Types of activities at village hall (meetings, lectures, classes, social events, physical activities) and at the playng field (sports, exercise, children's play, outdoor events)

Latest Income: £39,882
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Rose Trust

Housing, Social welfare

Provision of low-cost housing and alleviation of poverty in Wadhurst.

Latest Income: £39,864
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Linton Park Almshouses

Housing, Social welfare

Provides accommodation for poor people of good character, preference given to those who live in the village of Linton.

Latest Income: £39,775
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Kingsgrove Charitable Trust

Social welfare

Relief of poverty

Latest Income: £39,692
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Truman Enterprise Narrowboat Trust

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Provide and operate narrowboats for youth, community and family groups including disabled, disadvantaged and elderly groups.

Latest Income: £39,655
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Chadwell St Mary Village Hall

Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare

Weddings, Parties, Church meetings, Keep Fit, Weight Watchers, Community Theatre and all Social events that you would expect from a community hall.

Latest Income: £39,592
Areas of Operation: Thurrock
Status: Registered
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The Sir Richard Raynes Foundation And Others

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

offers grants to promote the education of persons under 27 yrs who live in, or have attended school/college in, the town of Melton Mowbray for a period of two years at any time. Trustees deem 'Education' to include, inter alia, assistance with overseas trips, gap year projects, sports projects, Scout/Guide and similar projects and help with school clothing for needy families.

Latest Income: £39,577
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Polkerris Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Scouting for boys and girls beginning at the age of 4 upwards.All types of physical, intellectual and social activities, to promote the development of young people in achieving their full potential as individuals and responsible citizens. We provide an enjoyable scheme of training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership.

Latest Income: £39,552
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
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.