Religion RL¶
Religion is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion category.
45,935 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 22.57% 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 | 11,635 | 16.34% |
| £10k - £100k | 16,718 | 23.74% |
| £100k - £250k | 7,741 | 34.52% |
| £250k - £500k | 3,365 | 30.40% |
| £500k - £1m | 1,647 | 23.64% |
| £1m - £10m | 1,506 | 16.41% |
| Over £10m | 336 | 14.94% |
| Total | 42,948 | 22.19% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 38,094 | 22.20% |
| oscr | 5,846 | 23.44% |
| ccni | 1,995 | 28.54% |
| Total | 45,935 | 22.57% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY [Charity number: 1098136] UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION, INCLUDING RESEARCH. |
£353,761,000 |
| 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. |
£344,497,000 |
| 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. |
£338,297,000 |
| 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. |
£338,297,000 |
| 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. |
£291,074,000 |
| ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL (LEIGH-ON-SEA) LIMITED [Charity number: 280688] To carry on as an Independent Preparatory School as an educational charity and to provide for the training and instruction of pupils on the basis of Christian principles |
£288,800,113 |
| 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 |
£275,575,689 |
| 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.’ |
£271,466,000 |
| 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' |
£239,727,000 |
| 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. |
£234,940,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE BARHAM CENTRE [Charity number: 1086753] The advancement of religion, education, and the provision of a meeting place at Mount Pisgah Chapel Parkmill for the local community and visitors to Parkmill in accordance with the aims of Lady Diane Barham who caused the Chapel to be constructed in 1822. |
£3,021 |
| BOSLEY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1094545] To raise money for the local school and church |
£5,773 |
| GREEN ACADEMY TRUST [Charity number: 1129270] Islamic Nursery SchoolIndependent Islamic Primary SchoolIndependent Islamic Secondary SchoolAfter School Quran and Islamic Studies classesWeekend Youth play activitiesBi-Weekly adult Islamic study classes for brothersWeekly Islamic study circles for sistersIslamic Matrimonial servicesPrayer FacilitiesIslamic Library |
£2,095,096 |
| CHRISTIANS IN SCIENCE [Charity number: 1121422] Organising national and regional conferences; publication of a learned journal and a regular newsletter; provision of web-based and printed resources; provision of speakers for events in the general area of science and religion; responding to queries and questions from the media and from the wider public: collaboration with other charities working in related areas |
£72,519 |
| PAYNE'S CHARITY [Charity number: 238632] Paynes Charity provides for the support of the poor of Swavesey and the maintenance of the Parish and Priory Church of St Andrew, Swavesey. |
£89 |
| HILLFIELDS PARK BAPTIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1148273] ? regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching;? baptism; ? the Communion of the Lord?s Supper;? evangelism and mission;? the teaching and encouragement of young people; ? nurture and growth of Christian disciples;? education and training for Christian and community service;? pastoral care;? supporting and encouraging charitable social action |
£127,739 |
| PARK STREET BAPTIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1202850] PSBC exists for the worship of God and the advancement of the Christian faith by activities including but not restricted to regular public worship, communion, prayer, Bible study, preaching, teaching, baptism, evangelism, mission, discipling, working with children and young people, providing pastoral care and supporting and encouraging charitable social action. |
£94,360 |
| ADURA LO NGBA AGBARA KO MINISTRY: (ITS BY PRAYER NOT BY MIGHT MINISTRY) [Charity number: 1198162] Religious activities |
£23,052 |
| SELAH FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1130283] TO ADVANCE AND PROPAGATE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS,LECTURES,CONFERENCES,PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON THE BIBLE,ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE;PROVIDE AID AND SUPPORT TO ITS MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY |
£14,027 |
| FARRINGDON VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 1206624] The provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Farringdon and the surrounding area without distinction of political, religious or other opinions including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants |
£4,763 |
