Religious activities RL300¶
Religious activities is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion categoryand the Religious activities subcategory.
8,409 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 4.14% 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(religious activities|advance(ment of)? the .* faith|advance(ment of)?( the)?.*religio(us|on)+|religious events)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 1,579 | 2.21% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,893 | 4.13% |
| £100k - £250k | 1,510 | 6.85% |
| £250k - £500k | 615 | 5.69% |
| £500k - £1m | 307 | 4.59% |
| £1m - £10m | 265 | 2.94% |
| Over £10m | 45 | 2.07% |
| Total | 7,214 | 3.76% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 6,665 | 3.89% |
| oscr | 1,243 | 5.02% |
| ccni | 501 | 6.97% |
| Total | 8,409 | 4.14% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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. |
£327,318,000 |
| Al-Khair Foundation [Charity number: SC042234] 3.1.1 The advancement of general and religious education including but not restricted to the study, promotion and support of: (i) primary, secondary, college and university education. (ii) knowledge and understanding of Muslims and the beliefs, teachings and practices of Islam and of any other useful knowledge. (iii) good parenting skills and the protection of women, children and young people. (iv) comparative religion and interfaith dialogue with the aim of securing mutual understanding, tolerance, harmony and peace between Muslims and those who hold different or similar beliefs and follow different or similar ways of life. (vi) art and culture. (vii) enhancing, improving and strengthening local communities by means of promoting community cohesion in particular and supporting community regeneration in general. (viii) the deterrence and prevention of any form of discrimination including but not restricted to racial, religious, disability and gender discrimination. (ix) the prevention of alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (x) the prevention of gambling and debt. (xi) the prevention of crime including any form of terrorism. (xii) the promotion of Islamic Shari'a compliant finance. (xiii) the observance and maintenance of human rights in accordance with the rule of law. 3.1.2 The relief of poverty, sickness, distress and suffering of any persons who are in need including orphans, refugees , disabled and displaced people irrespective of their nationality, race, ethnic origin and religious beliefs including but not restricted to the relief of those who are the victims of : (i) natural disasters including droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, fires, hurricane and goods. (ii) man-made disasters including industrial accidents, social conflict and wars. (iii) racial, religious, disability or gender discrimination. (iv) alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (v) gambling and debt. (vi) economic and social deprivation. (vii) crime including any form of terrorism. |
£60,980,930 |
| OneSchool Global UK [Charity number: 1181301] The main objects is the advancement of education and in particular by the provision and conduct of schools for the education of boys and girls in accordance with the religious ethos of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and other associated activities for the benefit of the community. |
£55,480,559 |
| OneSchool Global UK [Charity number: SC049398] The charity's objects ('objects') are specifically restricted to: 4.1.1 the advancement of education by such means as the directors shall determine and in particular by the provision and conduct of schools for the education of boys and girls in accordance with the religious ethos of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and other associated activities for the benefit of the community. 4.1.2 any other charitable purpose or charitable purposes relating to or connected with Brethren which the directors may from time to time in their absolute discretion select. and 4.1.3 purposes ancillary or incidental to 4.1.1 or 4.1 .2. |
£55,480,559 |
| COMPASSION UK CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT [Charity number: 1077216] To advance the christian faith in all or any part of the world.The relief of poverty, suffering or distress amongst children.The education and training of children.The development of children to social and spiritual maturity. |
£52,608,989 |
| Compassion UK Christian Child Development [Charity number: SC045059] 4.1.1 To advance the Christian Faith in all or any part of the world 4.1.2 The relief of poverty, suffering or distress amongst children (including but without prejudice to the generality the prevention of malnutrition, illness and disease) 4.1.3 The education and training of children 4.1.4 The development of children to social and spiritual maturity 4.1.5 Nothing in these Articles of Association shall authorise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 |
£52,606,000 |
| International Bible Students Association [Charity number: SC046866] 3. The Charity's objects ('the Objects') are to advance the Christian Religion as practised by the body of Christian persons known as Jehovah's Witnesses, in particular but not exclusively by: ( I ) Facilitating the provision of Bible-based literature and materials for religious instruction, teaching, education, and worship to Jehovah's Witnesses and the public. (2) Maintaining one or more religious orders or communities of Jehovah's Witnesses. (3) Distributing funds and goods to other entities that have similar aims. (4) Engaging in acts of charity, mercy, and humanitarian aid. and (5) Administering the property, facilities, and financial affairs of or pertaining to religious worship of Jehovah's Witnesses. |
£50,024,582 |
| THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL CIO [Charity number: SC052894] 3.1 The objects of the CIO are for such charitable purposes as shall advance the religious and other charitable work of the Province anywhere in the world as the trustees with the approval of the Provincial shall from time to time think fit provided that: 3.1.1 the CIO's property and the income thereof shall not be applicable to advance religious or other charitable work of the Province which the trustees with the approval of the Provincial consider should be advanced by the use of other assets. and 3.1.2 if at any time the Community shall cease to exist or shall cease to carry on religious or other charitable work in the Province then for such other lawful charitable purposes connected with the Roman Catholic religion as the trustees shall from time to time determine. |
£36,762,390 |
| ALLEYN'S SCHOOL [Charity number: 1161864] To advance education by conducting at Dulwich a day school for boys and girls in which there shall be provided a practical, liberal and religious education, including a senior school and a junior school. |
£36,747,000 |
| ST GEORGE'S WEYBRIDGE [Charity number: 1017853] The advancement of education by the provision and conduct of a school or schools for boys and girls to enable the fulfilment of their academic potential and personal development within an ethos of Christian ideals which derive from the traditions and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church and by ancillary or incidental education or religious activities for the benefit of the community. |
£35,226,950 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST ASSOCIATION LIMITED [Charity number: 209780] Support religious activities |
£27,464 |
| LINCOLN MUSLIM SISTERS FORUM [Charity number: 1203283] To advance the Islamic faith for the benefit of the public, mainly but not exclusively in Lincoln, including holding prayer meetings, lectures, celebrating religious festivals, organising and providing religious learning, spiritual guidance, pastoral care and producing or distributing literature about the Islamic faith. |
£8,868 |
| ST. DIONYSIUS INDIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH [Charity number: 1206415] TO ADVANCE THE INDIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON INDIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE FAITH. |
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| TRINITY CHURCH ISLINGTON [Charity number: 1137910] The church?s objects are the advancement of the Christian Faith by the faithful teaching of the Scriptures at Trinity Church Islington and by the recruitment, education, training and sending of gospel ministers and others around the United Kingdom and abroad to establish and renew Christian churches and ministries. |
£259,690 |
| WORKSOP CHRISTIAN CENTRE [Charity number: 1169816] We seek the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith; and the provisions of facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation for the inhabitants of Worksop and the surrounding area in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. |
£34,158 |
| BAPTIST HERITAGE ASSETS (BUGBROOKE) CIO [Charity number: 1205932] Holding and managing property used for the advancement of the Christian faith. |
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| THE HIGHTOWER CHURCH [Charity number: 1166922] First, the advancement of the Christian faith in the UK and abroad by such means as the trustees may consider appropriate including (but not limited to) the worship of God; the preaching of the Christian Gospel; the teaching of Christian doctrine. Secondly, the relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress or who are aged, sick or disabled in the UK and abroad. |
£99,788 |
| GRACE LONDON [Charity number: 1161147] Grace London carries out a number of activities in order to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public (the "Object"), primarily by means of church services and other public events, presenting the message of the Christian faith at live events and published material. The charity also supports other individuals/organisations engaged in the same Object. |
£954,614 |
| RUISLIP AND DISTRICT SYNAGOGUE TRUST [Charity number: 1092900] The activities of the Charity shall be the advancement of the Jewish Faith, in particular but not exclusively through the provision of grants to the Ruislip and District Synagogue and other such charitable purposes as the Trustees shall from time to time determine in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. |
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| The Church in Edinburgh [Charity number: SC050488] 4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith as set out in the Schedule to this constitution. |
£8,358 |
