Religion RL¶
Religion is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion category.
44,713 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 22.08% of all charities.
Keywords to find charities¶
UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.
The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:
\b(religion|religious)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 12,117 | 16.05% |
| £10k - £100k | 16,469 | 24.16% |
| £100k - £250k | 7,160 | 34.52% |
| £250k - £500k | 2,818 | 28.62% |
| £500k - £1m | 1,347 | 21.88% |
| £1m - £10m | 1,357 | 15.95% |
| Over £10m | 295 | 14.49% |
| Total | 41,563 | 21.77% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 36,641 | 21.50% |
| oscr | 6,048 | 24.24% |
| ccni | 2,024 | 28.09% |
| Total | 44,713 | 22.08% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| BENEFACT TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 263960] The objects of ATL are to promote the Christian Religion, to contribute to the funds of any charitable institutions, associations, funds or objects and to carry out any charitable purpose. |
£465,841,000 |
| The Shaw Trust Limited [Charity number: SC039856] The objects of the company are: (a) To relieve any person who is in need because of any disability or because of any other disadvantage resulting from unemployment, youth, age, financial hardship, ill-health or because they are offenders, ex-offenders or are at risk of offending. (b) The promotion of the health, equality and independence of disabled people. and (c) The prevention and relief of poverty. in particular by providing education, training, rehabilitation, support, employment opportunities and personal development opportunities. The company will be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion. |
£302,005,000 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY [Charity number: 214779] A Christian Movement committed to putting belief into action: taking a holistic approach, engaging with physical, emotional and spiritual needs, offering services without discrimination.In addition to Christian Worship, in buildings and the open air, services include drop in centres, lunch clubs, parent and toddler groups, debt advice, youth clubs, after school clubs & emergency food parcels. |
£280,413,000 |
| Salvation Army [Charity number: SC009359] The objects of the Army shall be the advancement of the Christian religion, as promulgated in the religious doctrines set out in Schedule 1 to this Act which are professed, believed and taught by the Army and, pursuant thereto, the advancement of education, the relief of poverty. and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole. |
£280,413,000 |
| OASIS CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1026487] Oasis Charitable Trust is a family of organisations running community Hubs providing holistic support to the communities we serve. Our work includes our Academies programme, youthwork, Chaplaincy services & churches, anti human traffiking campaigning through STOP THE TRAFFIK, Higher Education courses through Oasis College and supported housing through Oasis Aquila Housing. |
£277,273,000 |
| Islamic Relief Worldwide [Charity number: SC042020] ‘1.1 The Objects of the Charity are, as a practical manifestation and application of the humanitarian values inspired and guided by the Islamic faith, to promote for the public benefit: 1.1.1 the alleviation of human suffering for those who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, inequalities, injustices or catastrophe and the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship by: a. providing humanitarian assistance and other means of saving lives. b. raising awareness and advocating for those in need. c. advancing conflict resolution and reconciliation. d. promoting religious and human harmony. 1.1.2 To promote sustainable development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs for the benefit of the public by:- a. the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources. b. the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities. c. the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. 1.1.3 to advance and promote education by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. 1.1.4 to advance health by the provision of financial or other assistance, including medicines, hospitals and other means, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. and 1.1.5 the advancement of such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined and agreed by the Trustees.’ |
£270,419,000 |
| CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY [Charity number: 1098136] UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION, INCLUDING RESEARCH. |
£263,827,065 |
| Salvation Army Social Work Trust [Charity number: SC037691] ' in promoting the charitable work of the Salvation Army in such one or more of the following ways as the General for the time being of the Salvation Army shall think fit namely : (1) relief of poverty sickness suffering distress incapacity or old age. (2) advancement of education. (3) training in Christian and moral principles. and (4) assistance of those in need of protection' |
£252,746,000 |
| ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE [Charity number: 328158] 1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues |
£234,179,120 |
| THE ARCHBISHOPS' COUNCIL [Charity number: 1074857] Enabling, supporting, sustaining & advancing of the Church's:-worship, spiritual & numerical growth-engagement with social justice & environmental issues-work in education, lifelong learning & discipleship-selection, training and resourcing of people for public ministry & lay vocations-inherited fabric of buildings, to maintain & develop these for worship & community service. |
£153,231,155 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| OPEN ARMS [Charity number: 1165889] Teaching the Quran Hadith to Muslim children and adults: ESOL Classes: the center offers ESOL courses up Community After school club: We provided a weekly after school club in our premises to help children with their Homework. Collecting and distributing food to impoverished families across the UK Increasing partnership work with service providers across Greater Manchester. |
£24,687 |
| EBENEZER TRUST [Charity number: 283812] The charity gives support to Christian ministries and organisations carrying on activities which the trustees are able to validate by personal knowledge of some or all of the personnel involved. |
£106,002 |
| NORTH STAINMORE PARISH HALL [Charity number: 519866] A village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Stainmore and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for the use of meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. |
£8,411 |
| PRAYER FOR ISRAEL [Charity number: 326132] The first concern of PFI is prayer for Messianic and Arab believers in the Biblical land of Israel. Prayer partners also direct their giving to provide practical support and relieve hardship and distress in Israel and elsewhere. |
£337,931 |
| LONDON CHRISTIAN STANDARD [Charity number: 1092050] Publication distribution in London, particularly in Holloway, Camden Town, Kentish Town, King's Cross, Angel, Marble Arch, Oxford Circus and Hendon Central. Conversations with individuals in these areas. Weekly church meetings made available in Hendon. Nursing Home meetings on Sundays. Christmas and Easter evangelism activities. Food and clothing provided for. |
£30 |
| First Ahoghill Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland [Charity number: NI105602] Hold services of worship and other religious activities. These, and all that follows, are open to anyone of appropriate age and/or gender to access, without regard to whether they are members of our congregation. Through prayer, support our members, our own Church, other Christian Churches, the community and leaders in society and government. Organise meetings and events that promote our charitable purpose. Participate in the life of the local community. Participate in and support what the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the supervising Presbytery does. Support other secular and Christian organisations and charities through volunteering, financial gifts and prayer. |
£328,106 |
| THE STANLEY DELVES TRUST [Charity number: 268940] Financial relief to Christians in need |
£4,584 |
| LONDON KACHIN BAPTIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1184530] Our activities can be divided into three activities such as Religious activities, Educational activities and social activities. |
£41,098 |
| HEART OF THE CITY PARTNERSHIP [Charity number: 1165434] Preserve and protect Newcastle Castle. Advance culture and heritage by encouraging the local community and visitors to appreciate and enjoy the history and fabric of Newcastle Castle and buildings around the area of Old Newcastle. Advance education and learning in relation to Newcastle Castle, St Nicholas Cathedral and the area surrounding the two buildings. |
£389,508 |
| First Larne Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland [Charity number: NI104895] Hold services of worship and other religious activities. These and all that follows, are open to anyone of appropriate age and or gender to access, without regard to whether they are members of our congregation. Through prayer, support our members, our own church, other Christian Churches, the community and leaders in society and government. Organise meetings and events that promote our charitable purpose. Participate in the life of the local community. Participate in and support what the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the supervising Presbytery does. Support other secular and Christian organisations and charities through volunteering, financial gifts and prayer. |
£218,874 |
