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.
8,623 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 4.24% 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 | 1,657 | 2.33% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,992 | 4.25% |
| £100k - £250k | 1,536 | 6.85% |
| £250k - £500k | 651 | 5.88% |
| £500k - £1m | 338 | 4.85% |
| £1m - £10m | 277 | 3.02% |
| Over £10m | 49 | 2.18% |
| Total | 7,500 | 3.88% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 6,852 | 3.99% |
| oscr | 1,272 | 5.10% |
| ccni | 499 | 7.14% |
| Total | 8,623 | 4.24% |
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. |
£338,297,000 |
| 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. |
£74,790,071 |
| 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. |
£53,228,544 |
| 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 |
£53,228,000 |
| Ahmadiyya Muslim Association United Kingdom [Charity number: SC053467] The objects for which the Charity is established are: To advance the Ahmadiyya Muslim faith of Islam as expounded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, and the Khalifatul Masih in any or all parts of the world for the benefit of the public, through and not restricted to the provision of places of worship, or for community gatherings, producing and/or distributing literature on the Ahmadiyya Islamic faith and any other such means as the Trustees think fit. The advancement of education among the members of the Charity and such other persons as the Trustees may from time to time determine. The relief of those in need (including, but not limited to, widows and orphans) by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or poverty. To advance any purposes recognised as charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit. |
£41,458,871 |
| 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. |
£40,581,061 |
| 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. |
£38,235,000 |
| 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 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| FOOTPRINTS [Charity number: 1207906] TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN CONWY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA (AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY MEANS MAINLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, OF OPERATING A CHRISTIAN RESOURCE CENTRE |
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| GLORIOUS HOPE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1200137] THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS AND PRACTICES IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITY WORK OF THE CHARITY. |
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| THE GEORGINA MADDOX CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1218151] 1 FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PARISHED AREA OF SANDWICH TOWN TO MAKE SUCH GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO CHARITIES, CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS AND VOLUNTARY GROUPS ESTABLISHED FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION;1.2 THE PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF BOTH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH;1.3 THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SICKNESS;1.4 THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS;1.5 THE PROMOTION OF AMATEUR SPORT;1.6 THE PROMOTION OF EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS HARMONY BY:A) THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF RACE, GENDER, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR RELIGION;B) ADVANCING EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS IN EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY;C) PROMOTING ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS;D) CULTIVATING A SENTIMENT IN FAVOUR OF EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS HARMONY;1.7 THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL OF THE ENVIRONMENT;1.8 TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION AND TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS;1.9 THE PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIE OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCE OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.1.10 THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY OF SANDWICH TOWN IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO IDENTIFY AND HELP MEET THEIR NEEDS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY. |
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| FRIENDS OF BOYAN TRUST [Charity number: 1114498] the advancement of the orthodox Jewish faith, orthodox Jewish religious education, and the relief of poverty in the orthodox Jewish community |
£974,237 |
| KERITH TRUST [Charity number: 1174967] What we do as a charityOperate to serve General Charitable Purposes Promote and support the Prevention or Relief of Poverty Engage in Religious Activities Who benefits from our work?Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies The General Public / mankind How & where we operate: Makes Grants To Individuals Makes Grants To Organizations Provides Services Djibouti is the geographic |
£47,255 |
| TOMCHIM [Charity number: 1182293] Making grants to individuals and organisations for Education/Training, Disability, The prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Other Charitable Purposes. |
£251,802 |
| FRIENDS OF KENESSET YEHUDA [Charity number: 296711] Collection of funds to assist charitable institutions and advance the Orthodox Jewish faith.The charity does not respond to unsolicited requests. |
£45,238 |
| THE SAVIOUR FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1162506] EDUCATION/TRAINING THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES |
£23,104 |
| Pluscarden Hall [Charity number: SC054961] Purposes 4. The organisation’s purposes are: (a) To advance community development by, amongst other things, managing and maintaining a village hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of Pluscarden and the surrounding area, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. (b) The provision of recreational facilities with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Pluscarden and the surrounding area who use said facilities. (c) To advance education, arts, culture, and heritage by, amongst other things, providing a venue and support for educational, cultural, and artistic activities for the benefit of the local community. |
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| SANCTIFIED BLESSED KEEPERS MINISTRY [Charity number: 1149891] Religious Activities throughout London, England and Wales. |
£3,916 |
