Religion RL¶
Religion is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion category.
45,655 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 22.47% 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 | 11,557 | 16.26% |
| £10k - £100k | 16,644 | 23.70% |
| £100k - £250k | 7,723 | 34.64% |
| £250k - £500k | 3,282 | 30.11% |
| £500k - £1m | 1,634 | 23.79% |
| £1m - £10m | 1,484 | 16.30% |
| Over £10m | 326 | 14.61% |
| Total | 42,650 | 22.13% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 37,761 | 22.06% |
| oscr | 5,869 | 23.68% |
| ccni | 2,025 | 28.11% |
| Total | 45,655 | 22.47% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£335,019,000 |
| CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY [Charity number: 1098136] UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION, INCLUDING RESEARCH. |
£319,161,000 |
| 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. |
£315,754,000 |
| 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 |
£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. |
£235,636,067 |
| CHURCH COMMISSIONERS FOR ENGLAND [Charity number: 1140097] Promoting the mission and ministry of the Church of England especially by supporting poorer dioceses with ministry costs, providing funds to support mission activities, paying for bishops' ministry and some cathedral costs, administering the legal framework for pastoral reorganisation and closed church buildings, paying clergy pensions for service prior to 1998 and running the clergy payroll. |
£207,417,455 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, NEW TESTAMENT ASSEMBLY SPALDING [Charity number: 1214645] THE OBJECT OF THE CIO, WHICH IS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT ,IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH WORLDWIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH CONTAINED IN SCHEDULE 1, THROUGH HOLDING BIBLE STUDIES, PRAYER MEETINGS, TRAINING IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, ESTABLISHING CHURCHES, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE AND AUDIO & VISUAL MATERIALS ON CHRISTIANITY TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. |
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| Golspie Free Church Of Scotland [Charity number: SC038135] The Congregation aims to maintain the public worship of God and to foster Christian fellowship. to evangelise the local area by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, to exercise pastoral care and practical compassion for those in need. to uphold and further the interests of the Free Church of Scotland. and to participate in the worldwide promotion of Christian fellowship and the advancement of the Christian faith. All the business and proceedings of the Congregation shall be conducted in accordance with the constitution of the Free Church of Scotland, under the supervision of the Presbytery of the bounds, and in terms of the Acts, deliverances or directions of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland. |
£63,228 |
| HOLMES CHAPEL PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 700867] Parent Teacher Association for Holmes Chapel Primary School |
£6,945 |
| PLYMOUTH CATHEDRAL CHAPTER [Charity number: 222367] The Chapter of Canons is a college of priests, whose role is to celebrate the more solemn liturgical functions in the Cathedral and to support the life of the diocese in their prayers.Statutes of the Plymouth Diocesan Chapter 1.2For the purposes of civil law the object of the Chapter is "Divine Worship in the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Plymouth and matters connected therewith".Statutes 1.5 |
£10,155 |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WEDNESFIELD TEAM MINISTRY [Charity number: 1137018] The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the Wednesfield Team works with the team clergy and through the District Church Councils of the team to promote the worship, mission and ministry of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Wednesfield, within the Diocese of Lichfield and Archdeaconry of Walsall. |
£147,509 |
| Randalstown/Drummaul, Duneane & Ballyscullion/St. Brigid/Connor/Church of Ireland [Charity number: NI103114] All the functions of the parish relate to the advancement of religion through holding regular worship and communicating with and caring for parishioners and others in our community. |
£71,561 |
| HYDE ISLAMIC RESOURCE CENTRE [Charity number: 1127584] RUNNING ISLAMIC ACTIVITIES |
£187,887 |
| M A B CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1147031] MAB Charitable Trust aims to educate and assist the Muslim community with its religious and spiritual needs; and to contribute positively to British Society.MAB CT is a focused and socially responsible charity, which endeavors to contribute through its humanitarian work to present the positive image of Muslims in the UK. We work on project to feed the homeless and provide poverty relief. |
£870,654 |
| THURMASTON COMMUNITY SOCIAL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 521513] CommunityCentre & Library, serving multi-ethic community. Activities hub for Co-op Women Guild, Art & Over 70s clubs, dance, stage, tap, keep fit, Martial Arts classes. Popular venue for engagements, weddings, christenings, birthday parties. Largest operational stage in area used for and cinema shows, charity fund raising events, church services and other social events for the community. |
£31,229 |
| Word & Worship Global Outreach LTD [Charity number: NI101866] We hold regular public Sunday morning and evening church services, as well as regular midweek gatherings. We proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ through regular church services and outreach activities for those unfamiliar with the Christ faith. We offer pastoral services and assistance in any area of need that people may have. This is for church members as well as all others who seek help. We do outreach to other nations, training leadership to work within their own cultures (Africa, India, eastern Europe, and many other places). We train and prepare workers for Christian service through seminars and personal mentoring. We prepare and publish Christian education material for all ages and review and approve courses already available. We compose and make recordings and distribute religious music. We establish and supervise local churches and various communities, to baptize, marry, and ordain for ministry and conduct all ministries normal to local church. We conduct foreign missions including religious meetings both directly and in conjunction with other individuals and organizations of like faith and objectives and to provide funds for missionary efforts. We assist those in poverty and provide for basic human need. |
£267,451 |
