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.
7,486 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 3.72% 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 | 1,604 | 1.94% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,713 | 4.18% |
| £100k - £250k | 1,271 | 6.57% |
| £250k - £500k | 465 | 5.13% |
| £500k - £1m | 220 | 3.82% |
| £1m - £10m | 200 | 2.52% |
| Over £10m | 35 | 1.89% |
| Total | 6,508 | 3.39% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 5,782 | 3.42% |
| oscr | 1,197 | 4.71% |
| ccni | 507 | 7.13% |
| Total | 7,486 | 3.72% |
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. |
£281,954,000 |
| Edinburgh College [Charity number: SC021213] The prevention and relief of poverty. The advancement of education. The advancement of religion. The advancement of health. Saving of Lives. The Promotion of religious or racial harmony. The advancement of environmental protection and improvement. |
£70,275,000 |
| 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. |
£50,836,000 |
| 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 |
£50,836,000 |
| 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. |
£48,938,244 |
| 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. |
£40,789,945 |
| 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. |
£40,789,945 |
| 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 |
£33,311,000 |
| 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. |
£27,676,245 |
| 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. |
£26,699,207 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Hawick Baptist Church [Charity number: SC003568] The Church's objects ('the Objects') are the advancement of the Christian faith primarily in Hawick and also throughout Scotland and the rest of the World by all means consistent with the teachings of the Christian Bible, including worship. ministry, mission, prayer, witness, education, community service and the support of agencies and individuals and other charitable organisations involved in Christian missionary work and the relief of poverty or other social needs. The Church is congregational in its policy. The management of its affairs shall be exclusively in the hands of the office bearers and members, and all decisions constitutionally arrived at shall be accepted as final by its members |
£108,030 |
| SANCTIFIED BLESSED KEEPERS MINISTRY [Charity number: 1149891] Religious Activities throughout London, England and Wales. |
£2,858 |
| Livingston Free Church Of Scotland [Charity number: SC038142] 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. |
£62,739 |
| SIMON MARKS JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL TRUST [Charity number: 1082705] Advancing the education and development of pupils at Simon Marks Jewish Primary School with particular regard to the advancement of the education of such pupils in the Jewish Religion and the Jewish Faith. |
£55,177 |
| WEST AUCKLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH [Charity number: 1134688] To advance the Christian faith through practical local community activity and engagement and to relieve sickness and financial hardship through the provision of counselling and support. |
£150,327 |
| First Lisburn Congregation Of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland [Charity number: NI105331] Hold services of worship and other religious activities. These, and all that follows, are open to anyone of appropriate age and/or gender to access, without regard to whether they are members of our congregation. Through prayer, support our members, our own Church, other Christian Churches, the community and leaders in society and government. Organise meetings and events that promote our charitable purpose. Participate in the life of the local community. Participate in and support what the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the supervising Presbytery does. Support other secular and Christian organisations and charities through volunteering, financial gifts and prayer. |
£325,397 |
| Connor Congregation Of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland [Charity number: NI105329] Appendix 2b - Statement of activities Hold services of worship and other religious activities. These, and all that follows, are open to anyone of appropriate age and/or gender to access, without regard to whether they are members of our congregation. Through prayer, support our members, our own Church, other Christian Churches, the community and leaders in society and government. Organise meetings and events that promote our charitable purpose. Participate in the life of the local community. Participate in and support what the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the supervising Presbytery does. Support other secular and Christian organisations and charities through volunteering, financial gifts and prayer. |
£213,526 |
| WILLIAM WILKINS TRUST [Charity number: 1168218] To advance the Christian faith by providing space for hire by local churches, charities and any other interested members of the community in our church hall. |
£763 |
| THE J AND S FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1055135] 1. Advance religious education2. Relief of poverty3. Promote religious research |
£105,635 |
| ANGLO-IRISH PROVINCE OF THE SISTERS OF SAINT MARIE MADELEINE POSTEL [Charity number: 264529] To advance religious and other charitable work. |
£250,159 |
Last update:
January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
