Religion RL¶
Religion is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion category.
44,099 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 21.89% 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 | 13,256 | 16.00% |
| £10k - £100k | 16,344 | 25.18% |
| £100k - £250k | 6,701 | 34.62% |
| £250k - £500k | 2,518 | 27.76% |
| £500k - £1m | 1,240 | 21.52% |
| £1m - £10m | 1,245 | 15.66% |
| Over £10m | 264 | 14.25% |
| Total | 41,568 | 21.68% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 35,759 | 21.17% |
| oscr | 6,306 | 24.81% |
| ccni | 2,034 | 28.60% |
| Total | 44,099 | 21.89% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION LTD [Charity number: 313999] THE CHARITABLE GROUP PROVIDES EDUCATION THROUGH THE OPERATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND THROUGH THE OPERATION OF ACADEMIES ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION AND THE EDUCATION FUNDING AGENCY |
£485,698,000 |
| 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. |
£425,717,000 |
| 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. |
£281,954,000 |
| 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. |
£281,954,000 |
| 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. |
£263,402,000 |
| 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. |
£238,268,000 |
| 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' |
£201,362,000 |
| CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY [Charity number: 1098136] UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION, INCLUDING RESEARCH. |
£185,956,000 |
| 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 |
£182,941,236 |
| 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.’ |
£178,700,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| ST ALDHELM'S CHAPEL TRUST [Charity number: 1199398] Primarily in maintaining St Aldhelms Chapel Lytchett Heath for the performance of divine services. Secondly, supporting the physical and mental health of HM armed forces, the prevention of crime and rehabilitation of prisoners, the relief of physical and mental illness, the advancement of education, and the relief of poverty. |
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| EL-BETHEL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1137855] El-Bethel provides a place of worship where people can experience the power of God, to enable them to live a fruitful and victorious Christian life. The ministry supports members and the public by providing information in the areas of education, family life and good citizen. |
£230 |
| GLORIOUS CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST [Charity number: 1110305] Offering to needy people and hard working devotees. |
£23,042 |
| MISSIO DEI [Charity number: 1129884] This year support community fun daysSupport families in the Amazon providing food bags and clothingOrganised youth events addressing youth issuesTraining Churches how to get involved within their local communities |
£11,443 |
| ANOOPAM MISSION LIMITED [Charity number: 274942] Anoopam Mission is a faith organisation and charity, with a Hindu temple open to all members of the public. Numerous religious functions are held throughout the year, in addition to community events such as medical camps and yoga camps. It also provides a platform for youth activities such as sports, languages, arts, children's camps and organised outings. |
£852,266 |
| IQRA WELFARE FORUM [Charity number: 1164921] To advance the Islamic religion for the benefit of the public residing in Longsight and its surrounding neighbourhood in accordance with the statement of faith attached hereto. |
£21,387 |
| MARK CURTIS EVANGELISM TRUST INCORPORATING PASSION FOR JESUS MINISTRIES [Charity number: 1086475] We are working in the UK church planting, spreading the Christian message and training people across different churches. We are currently supporting care programmes in Zambia, and providing emergency aid in Nepal. We are running a health centre and schools in Uganda. We also run a children's home in Malawi. In addition we work in a number of nations supporting the work of Churches. |
£85,929 |
| Wick St Fergus Church of Scotland [Charity number: SC013840] Not Specified. |
£28,712 |
| CHURCH MEADOW [Charity number: 1014927] A 5 acre meadow next to Semer Church used by walkers and occasional village events |
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| MOSSLEY HILL PRE-SCHOOL [Charity number: 1098349] We are Ofsted registered, and our aim is to provide accessible pre-school education/care to all children and families from all backgrounds within our and the wider community. We welcome all relatives/carers from all cultures, social, ethnic and religious groups, with or without disabilities. |
£67,800 |
Last update:
January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
