Christianity `RL200`¶

Christianity is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion categoryand the Christianity subcategory.

32,036 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 15.90% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	9,323	11.25%
£10k - £100k	12,250	18.88%
£100k - £250k	5,352	27.65%
£250k - £500k	1,816	20.02%
£500k - £1m	816	14.16%
£1m - £10m	776	9.76%
Over £10m	194	10.48%
Total	30,527	15.92%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	26,164	15.49%
oscr	4,068	16.01%
ccni	1,804	25.36%
Total	32,036	15.90%

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
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 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
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
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.	£148,127,625
The Kingdom Hall Trust [Charity number: SC046541] The objects for which the Company is established are:- (A) To publicly make known the Kingdom of Jehovah God under Christ Jesus. (B) To promulgate the teachings of the Bible and instruct men and women in the Holy Scriptures and the right living in connection therewith. (C) To promote Christian knowledge by the dissemination of Bible truths, orally and by the printed page, and by means of the distribution of Bibles and by the use of all other lawful means which are directly or indirectly conducive to the furtherance of the above objects of the Company. (D) To promote any charity or charities, whether limited or not, for the purpose of its or their acquiring all or any of the property, rights and liabilities of the Company, or for any other purpose which is, directly or indirectly, calculated to further either the objects of the Company, or the same objects as those of the Company.	£133,228,025
THE KINGDOM HALL TRUST [Charity number: 275946] To advance the Christian religion as practised by Jehovah's Witnesses by providing, maintaining, and at times acting as custodian trustee for places of worship in the United Kingdom.	£133,228,025

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
CHURCH ESTATE AND HEADBOROUGH CHARITY [Charity number: 254975] To maintain Church House, Dereham to provide a Parish Hall & Parish Office for St Nicholas Church & a hall & meeting room for wider community use. To help maintain the fabric of St Nicholas Church & support its Mission & Ministry where funds allow.	£19,352
FRIENDS OF FRENSHAM CHURCHES [Charity number: 1190116] By making grants to the The Parochial Church council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Frensham, Friends of Frensham Churches supports the upkeep of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Frensham and The Church of the Good Shepherd, Dockenfield. By communications to its membership regarding current and future funding requirements for the two churches.By organising fundraising events to raise fund	£9,634
CITY CHURCH SHEFFIELD [Charity number: 1184975] The Charity primarily exists to advance the Christian Faith and to promote the relief of aged persons and persons in conditions of need, hardship or distress. The Church provides many services including pastoral care, community events, youthwork, toddler groups and debt advice.	£368,089
TOGETHER LIVERPOOL [Charity number: 1151977] Together Liverpool's aim is to support churches working with community groups wanting to tackle poverty, deprivation and disadvantage in their boroughs.	£120,569
CENTRAL TRUST [Charity number: 1103327] THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, PROVISION OF A LOCAL CHURCH TO ADVANCE AND/OR PROMOTE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRINCIPLES AND DOCTRINES OF BELIEF	£493,124
MITCHAM LANE BAPTIST CHURCH CIO [Charity number: 1161743] REGULAR PUBLIC WORSHIP ETC.BAPTISM AND COMMUNIONEVANGELISM AND MISSIONTEACHING, ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLENUTURE AND GROWTH OF CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESEDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR CHRISTIAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICESUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING CHARITABLE SOCIAL ACTION IN THE UK AND ABROADGIVING AND ENCOURAGING PASTORAL CARE	£192,408
FRIENDS OF STEEPLE BUMPSTEAD PARISH CHURCH [Charity number: 1071021] To assist in the maintenance and improvement of the fabric and surroundings of Steeple Bumpstead Parish Church.	£1,114
INTERNATIONAL SOVEREIGN PENTECOSTAL CHURCH - COMMUNITY PROJECT [Charity number: 1089366] 1 - raise funds, receive grants and donations2 - apply funds to carry out the work of the charity3 - co-operate with and support other charities with similar purposes4 - do anything which is lawful and necessary to achieve the purposes5 - Plan and organise religious and community activities
Veterans Scotland [Charity number: SC033880] To relieve suffering, hardship and distress and to promote health and education among and to promote civic responsibility, volunteering and the effectiveness and efficiency of the voluntary sector towards:- a. Men or women who have at any time served (for at least one day) with any branch of the naval, military and air forces of the Crown or its allies, regular or reserve. b. Men or women who have at any time served (for at least one day) with the Merchant Navy or the civilian Nursing Services who have been involved in active service. c. All those who are entitled to wear, under rules promulgated from time to time by the Ministry of Defence, the Armed Forces Veterans Badge. d. All those who at any time during the period 1939 to 1945 served in voluntary or conscripted national organisations, to include Land Girls, Bevan Boys, Lumberjacks and Lumberjills.	£438,025
New Life Community Counselling Ltd [Charity number: NI106825] To provide a professional counselling services to the public in Northern Ireland, without distinction of race, creed, political or religious opinion with the object of relieving the poverty, sickness and distress of those persons who are suffering from spiritual, emotional and mental issues. Have a daily drop in centre, open to all members of the community. Engage in religious preaching, teaching and pastoring. Raising awareness and understanding of the Christian faith, its beliefs and practices	£6,747

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024