Society Charities
Discover 292 Society charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
The Oxford Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, SocietyOur programmes are varied but include initiatives to develop sustainable communities; making films about conflict resolution; working to bring trust and integrity into the business and financial sectors; helping young people to find a sense of vocation.
The Bromley Trust
Crime and Justice, Environment, SocietyTo combat violations of human rights; to promote prison reform within the United Kingdom; to oppose extinction of the world's fauna and flora and destruction of the environment.
Trestle Theatre Company Limited
Arts, SocietyTrestle is a mask and physical theatre company: our mission is to inspire creativity through participation and dialogue and we do this by approaching opportunities with an open mind, playful approach and our ever surprising and engaging masks. Trestle operates Trestle Arts Base as a centre of creative opportunity for diverse communities and delivers education programmes in the UK and abroad.
Resolve West LTD
Crime and Justice, SocietyResolve West is an independent, charity with over 37 years experience of providing confidential services to enable people to resolve conflict, and repair harm and for offenders to understand impact of actions and to have an opportunity to make amends. Our services are provided to residents across Avon & Somerset.
The Noor-Ul-Islam Mosque
Beneficiary group, Religion, SocietyIslamic educational activities for children and adults. Interfaith dialogue between Muslims and faith groups locally. Religious gatherings for the youth. Provide provisions for place to worship and for the local community to congregate for religious purposes.
Kingston Liberal Synagogue
Beneficiary group, Religion, SocietyTo advance Liberal Judaism, to provide, arrange and conduct religious education and to pursue any other charitable purpose.Provide and maintain a Synagogue, conduct religious sevices and within this environment provide education to adults and children. Involve the Synagogue actively in the life of the local community and provide and promote interfaith co-operation within the local community.
The Epiphany Trust
Beneficiary group, SocietyThe trust's objective is to relieve the suffering of vulnerable adults and children, irrespective of all external factors. It provides front-line support for those who are at risk as a result of social, economic and political instability, in countries across the world.
Chisenhale Dance Space
Arts, SocietyWe support the development of artists, the participation in dance by the community, and the development of cutting edge dance and movement practice and debate. We do this by:- offering bespoke artistic advice, space and time for professional development, sharings and events.- running workshops and classes for the diverse communities of East London
Hindu Temple Geeta Bhawan Derby
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Professions, Religion, SocietyHindu Temple Geeta Bhawan, provides free lunch to Senior Citizens, Teach Hindi, Malayalam Languages, yoga classes and Indian classical Dances. Provide Hindu Religious services, place of worship, cultural activities, Inter faith dialogue, discourses on Vedas and other scriptures. Conduct Civil Marriages, Marriages according to Vedic Rituals and provide priests for Hindu rituals.
Essex Unitarian Chapel And Minister's House
Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyWe provide weekly public worship and organise a regular programme of liberal religious and spiritual education activities for adults and children. We offer a wide range of rites of passage ceremonies. We support social action activities and other charities in their work. We encourage interfaith dialogue. We provide social and emotional support to church members and organise social activities.
The Medway Education Business Partnership Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, SocietyMEBP's aim is to develop the employability skills of all Medway's young people, to prepare them for work and citizenship, and in so doing improve the economy in Medway. MEBP does this by engaging employers and other adults to support a wide range of activities, in the classroom and workplace, for children of all ages but concentrating on 14 - 19 year olds.
Gravesend And Dartford Muslim Association
Beneficiary group, Religion, Saving of lives, SocietyWe serve as a mosque for the Muslim community. We also act as a centre for inter-faith education. Additionally, we provide facilities for the Islamic education of children and young people. We help to collect funds for various charity organisations. We work closely with Gravesham Borough Council and the police to increase their awareness of Islam. We provide regular outings and organised events.
Zimbabwe Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, SocietyZET supports grass roots organisations in Zimbabwe to deliver projects for vulnerable and marginalised young people. Projects are education focused and vary to include; life skills, vocational skills and work experience, health, birth registration and access to basic human rights, as well as teaching about conservation agriculture.
Over Kellet Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, SocietyWe provide high quality care and education for children below statutory school age working in partnership with parents to help children learn and develop. We aim to add to the life and well being of the local community and offer parents and children a service which promotes equality and diversity.
South Asian Concern Charitable Trust
SocietyTraining, Workshops, Consultancy, & Production & Promotion of resources & training material, inc:workshops & training courses; dealing with enquiries on inter-faith & inter-cultural issues; promotion of resource material for Masala Discovery Groups, for exploring life issues and spirituality; research on the South Asian Diaspora community
Federation Of Essex Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, in all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare. It gives women the opportunity of working together and putting into those ideals for which is stands.
Makki Mosque Organisation, Sheffield
Religion, SocietyAvailability of Mosque for prayer facility.To provide Islamic and religious education to all Muslims.To promote inter-faith dialogue and community cohesion.
Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society
Religion, SocietyCambridge Muslim Welfare Society was formed with the purpose of providing a place of worship for Muslims in Cambridge, to provide a platform for interfaith dialogue and congruence; and to provide support to the Muslims as a community in Cambridge.
Bradford South District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, SocietyBradford South District Scout Council supports Scouting for young people aged 4 to 25 across the district. We provide governance, resources and training to local Scout Groups and volunteers. We promote personal development, leadership, active citizenship and skills for life through a fun, inclusive, youth-led, values-based programme aligned with Scout Association policies.
1st Burghfield Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyThe Scout Group comprises Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. We provide educational and fun activities for Boys and Girls in the Burghfield and Sulhampstead areas of West Berkshire. We aim to develop citizenship and life skills and instill respect for the environment and society.
Hindu Cultural Society
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion, Research, Social welfare, SocietyWe organise cultural and religious events, with occasional talks on Hindu philosophy for the Asian community, especially elderly folks who mostly live a very deprived and isolated life. We also arrange "tabla classes" and yoga sessions for our younger group.Offer cultural activities to Hindu Community, promote equality and diversity, organise Diwali cultural celebrations for Stoke City Council.
The Avon County Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyThe activities organised by this charity are consistent with upholding the objects of the Women's Institute charity of which the main purpose is to enable women who are associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and o
Lincolnshire North Federation Of Womens Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Research, SocietyTo improve the quality of life for women and their families, through lifelong learning. To advance the education of women relating to citizenship and public issues at local, national and international level. Offer a wide range of learning opportunities and encourage members to adopt healthier and sustainable life styles by supporting leisure activities, the sciences and combined arts.
Suffolk East Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyThe main purposes of the WI organisation are to enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public question, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. Working together to put into practice these ideals.
The Lipman-Miliband Trust
SocietySupporting, both within the UK and internationally, research and educational projects with concerns around equality, diversity and democracy, and supporting educational activities that raise public awareness and understanding of struggles and movements for peace, human rights and labour rights.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many society charities are there in the UK?
There are 292 registered society charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
What is the combined annual income of society charities?
Society charities reported a combined annual income of £275.3m across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for society charities?
Across all society charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 78.6%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of society charities?
Society charities have an average annual income of £921k. 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.