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.
7,915 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.91% 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 | 1,484 | 1.97% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,751 | 4.03% |
| £100k - £250k | 1,395 | 6.73% |
| £250k - £500k | 521 | 5.29% |
| £500k - £1m | 237 | 3.85% |
| £1m - £10m | 234 | 2.75% |
| Over £10m | 43 | 2.11% |
| Total | 6,665 | 3.49% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 6,194 | 3.64% |
| oscr | 1,218 | 4.88% |
| ccni | 503 | 6.98% |
| Total | 7,915 | 3.91% |
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. |
£280,413,000 |
| FAITHFUL COMPANIONS OF JESUS CIO [Charity number: 1198483] The FCJ Society's Charitable Trust aims to support such charitable purposes as shall advance the religious and other charitable work of the members of the Society: These works fall into the following main areas: education on various levels, including sharing FCJ Charism and ethos with educators and young adults ; spiritual development; parish work; overseas missions and care of the elderly. |
£105,440,563 |
| Foundation Scotland [Charity number: SC022910] 2.1 The Objects of the Foundation are specifically restricted to the charitable purposes contained in this Article 2. 2.2 The Objects to be undertaken in Scotland or elsewhere for which the Foundation is established are: 2.2.1 the advancement of citizenship or community development, to include rural and/or urban regeneration, the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 2.2.2 the prevention or relief of poverty. 2.2.3 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 2.2.4 the advancement of education. 2.2.5 the saving of lives. 2.2.6 the advancement of religion. 2.2.7 the advancement of health, to include the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering. 2.2.8 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 2.2.9 the advancement of public participation in sport and in the provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 2.2.10 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 2.2.11 the promotion of religious or racial harmony. 2.2.12 the promotion of equality and diversity. 2.2.13 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 2.2.14 the advancement of animal welfare. 2.2.15 any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. and 2.2.16 any other purpose under section 7 of the Charities Act which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts |
£80,253,000 |
| CHRISTIAN VISION [Charity number: 1031031] Advancement of the Christian faith; relief of needy, aged or sick people; advancement of Christian based education; promotion of good citizenship and moral values and purposes beneficial to the community. Mission statement: To introduce people to Jesus and encourage those who acknowledge Him to accept Him as the Son of God and become His true followers. |
£73,796,527 |
| 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 |
£51,136,000 |
| 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. |
£51,135,710 |
| 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. |
£47,957,561 |
| 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. |
£47,957,561 |
| 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. |
£40,413,966 |
| 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. |
£32,690,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| TOTNES GOSPEL HALL [Charity number: 1180131] To advance the Christian faith for the public benefit in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs, in Devon and in other parts of the United Kingdom. |
£35,659 |
| KHIDMAH ACADEMY [Charity number: 1117268] Providing cultural & religious activities through evening educational classes & other regular religious activities. |
£140,225 |
| OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN MINISTRIES [Charity number: 1081967] RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES |
£330 |
| GATESHEAD MUSLIM SOCIETY [Charity number: 1079513] Educational work eg English for speakers of other languages (especially for women), mother tongue classes, homework club, community drop-ins, cultural and religious activities, cookery classes, yoga, dressmaking, school holiday activities, cricket and football for young people, healthy living activities, advice especially racial harassment and bullying; liaison with other organisations |
£2,361 |
| CHRISTIAN CITY CHURCH - CHELTENHAM [Charity number: 1108838] Advancement of the Christian Faith principally achieved through the running of a church in Cheltenham, Glos |
£341,626 |
| Cornerstone St Andrews [Charity number: SC045194] The advancement of the Christian religion: 4.1 to promote the Christian religion, principally in St Andrews and surrounding area but also throughout Scotland, elsewhere in the UK and the world. 4.2 to, encourage, promote, establish and provide support (including financial) to (a) Christian ministries, (b) the teaching of the Bible and Christian evangelism (c) training and education in, and the development of Christian faith. 4.3 The relief of spiritual or physical poverty. |
£170,389 |
| St Brigid's Play School Mountfield [Charity number: NI102206] The purpose of St Brigid's Play School is to advance education through provision of high quality pre-school education for children of pre-school age in the Mountfield area of County Tyrone. Mountfield is a rural area with poor transport links and many parents in this economically deprived area do not possess transport. Our main objective therefore is to promote a play based learning environment for all children under statutory school age, without distinction of age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and in particular; to advance the education of the beneficiaries by the provision of safe and satisfying group play, with the right of parents/carers to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the group; and to promote the preservation of health of the beneficiaries and support the values and principles of Early Years. We provide a daily service to the local community of Mountfield, Co. Tyrone. The Play School is open from 9am - 12.15pm daily Monday to Friday. Through a range of activities we ensure our children are physically and emotionally healthy, eager and able to learn, respectful of difference and strong, competent and visible in their communities. The Play School is run by the Management Committee who meet twice a term to discuss issues and development of the Play School. |
£34,757 |
| KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA (COUNCIL 146 SOUTHPORT) CHARITY FUND [Charity number: 505822] Raising money for charity & Religious activities |
£5,116 |
| DUNMOS C.I.O. [Charity number: 1205162] THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY SHALL BE (I) THE RELIEF OF THE POOR SICK FEEBLE AND FRAIL THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY AMONGST THE MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH FAITH (II) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH FAITH AND (III) THE ADVANCEMENT OF ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. |
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| CHABAD HOUSE OF HENDON [Charity number: 1197396] The advancement of the Orthodox Jewish faith in accordance with the principles and teachings of Chabad by facilitating educational, social and welfare activities for Jewish people that will build and develop a meaningful relationship to their Jewish heritage. |
£178,162 |
