Society Charities
Discover 305 Society charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Society Of The Helpers Of The Holy Souls
Housing, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyThe charity provides support for the poor, sick and needy, whether home or abroad regardless of whether they are members of the Roman Catholic Religion. The Charity has made a commitment in favour of human rights and provides help for displaced persons and support for economic, education and health development projects.
International Institute Of Communications
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, SocietyTo provide a forum for those operating in the digital economy to identify and discuss issues and practices in the digital world (including advertising and trade related matters) and to promote the formulation of regulations and best practices to ensure that they benefit the public, provide appropriate safeguards for children and other vulnerable users and protect civil and human rights.
The Asian Health Agency
SocietyThe Asian Health Agency aims to:1. serve the different but equal needs within Asian communities2. address the inequality and injustice within mainstream services and service providers3. maintain an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory position4. uphold the principle of SEVA (serving the communities)
The Dr N K Shah Trust
Religion, Social welfare, SocietyThe trust promotes its aims with the co-operation of UK charities such as The Jain Network, Jain Samaj Europe, Jain Sangha of Europe, Ahimsa for Quality of Life, Jain Academy, World Council of Jain Academies and interfaith organisations. The trustees have attended relevant international conferences/meetings and have made donations for relief of poverty, religious education & place of worship.
The South American Mission Society
Religion, SocietyEvangelistic mission through: People in Mission,supporting people in cross-cultural mission. Mission Grants,support for key projects and ministries. Leadership Formation,Investing in Christian leaders of the future.
The Hinduja Foundation
Social welfare, SocietyThe Foundation's objectives are the advancement of education and medicine throughout the world, the relief of poverty, hunger and sickness and the advancement of interfaith understanding.
Society Of Friends - Charney Manor
Religion, SocietyThe primary activity of Charney Manor is as a residential Conference and Retreat Centre. Organised programmes explore approaches to prayer and the Bible; personal relationships as a path to spiritual growth; interfaith dialogue; concern for the world; aspects of the arts.
Cumbria Law Centre
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfare, SocietyFree legal advice and representation in Carlisle, Allerdale, Copeland and Barrow. (Future plan for Eden). We tackle poverty and oppression for those who cannot access help elsewhere. Telephone advice (01228 515 129) every weekday, and clinics throughout Cumbria. Specialists in Housing, Employment, Community Care, Welfare Benefits, Debt, Discrimination, Public law and Human Rights & Education.
L A G Education And Service Trust Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, SocietyLAG Education and Service Trust Limited (more commonly known as LAG), is a national charity, which promotes equal access to justice. It achieves its objectives by publishing legal books and its monthly magazine Legal Action plus running training courses. Its main customers are lawyers and publicly funded legal services.
The Farthing Trust
SocietyThe Trust was formed as a vehicle to meet charitable causes in any area of the world. All manner of charitable causes are supported, predominantly in the areas of education, faith, health, human rights and reconciliation and the relief of those in need. The Trust rarely supports GAP year students or applications for educational courses. The Trust prioritizes small projects with "seed corn" funding
Khalili Foundation
SocietyIn line with its Trust Deed, and subsequent Deed of Variations, the aim of the Foundation are to: foster interfaith and intercultural understanding worldwide through art, culture and education.
World Education Berkshire
Education, SocietyRISC is a Development Education Centre. We work with schools and community groups to raise the profile of global issues and promote action for sustainable development, human rights and social justice.
Rights And Security International
Charitable activities, SocietyWe draw on the lessons of Northern Ireland to promote, protect and monitor human rights in the context of government engagement in conflict and countering terrorism. Through rigorous fact-finding investigations, advocacy and network-building, we hold those in power to account for human rights abuses, in order to achieve change, equal justice and accountability.
Guides Cymru
Associations, Beneficiary group, SocietyGirlguiding Cymru is the largest organisation for girls and young women in Wales. It offers an unique environment where they can grow and develop in a safe, girl only space. The programme of activities is relevant to today's girl and actively promotes equality and diversity. Guiding gives girls and young women a voice.
Gateshead Visible Ethnic Minorities Support Group
Beneficiary group, SocietyOur charity aims to undertake activities which help individuals and groups to understand and learn about different cultures and to support them in their efforts to overcome ignorance, language barriers, disadvantage, prejudice and racism. We undertake a variety of activities and events to fulfull our vision of creating a multi-cultural all-inclusive community.
Human Rights Protection Fund
Crime and Justice, SocietyThe charity provides practical and financial support to transform the lives of prisoners of conscience - people who have exercised a, non-violent, act of conscience to uphold their or others' human rights and consequently suffered persecution.
The Council Of Christians And Jews
Religion, SocietyThe promotion of religious and cultural understanding between Christian and Jewish Communities.Working towards the elimination of religious and racial prejudice, hatred and discrimination with particular reference to antisemitism.The promotion of religious and racial harmony on the basis of the ethical and social teachings common to Judaism and Christianity.
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.
Proteus Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfare, SocietyProteus Theatre Company has a history of creating high quality work, producing a programme of touring shows, projects, workshops including participatory opportunities for the wider community. Making work for and with diverse communities, from rural villages to socially excluded young people, creating amazing experiences, advancing education and enriching lives through the performing arts.
Atlantic Peace Foundation
SocietyEducation and research in field of peace and conflict resolution
Dpi - Democratic Progress Institute
Arts, SocietyActivities Include:Litigation and AdvocacyMissions and Fact FindingPublic AwarenessCapacity Building Publications
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.
Mariapolis Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyThe relief of poverty sickness and old age, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, promotion of interfaith and intercultural dialogue.Organisation of courses and conferences and publication of books and magazines.
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.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many society charities are there in the UK?
There are 305 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 £363.9m 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 75.2%. 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 £1.1m. 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.