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.
8,449 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 4.16% 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 | 1,594 | 2.24% |
| £10k - £100k | 2,930 | 4.17% |
| £100k - £250k | 1,540 | 6.91% |
| £250k - £500k | 634 | 5.82% |
| £500k - £1m | 321 | 4.67% |
| £1m - £10m | 268 | 2.94% |
| Over £10m | 46 | 2.06% |
| Total | 7,333 | 3.81% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 6,691 | 3.91% |
| oscr | 1,257 | 5.07% |
| ccni | 501 | 6.96% |
| Total | 8,449 | 4.16% |
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. |
£60,980,930 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Carrickfergus Gospel Hall [Charity number: NI107173] We are an assembly of Christians set up to advance the Christian faith primarily through church services and other arranged activities and by supporting Christian workers practically at home and abroad at the trustees’ discretion. |
£71,395 |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD EMMANUEL PARISH, RUSHDEN [Charity number: 1187774] Religious Activities |
£5,970 |
| CHRIST GOSPEL CHURCH LONDON TRUST [Charity number: 1063473] The church fellowship is engaged in the worship of God and the futherance of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and the general advancement of the Christian faith and to promote and fulfill such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in such other part of the UK or the world as the trustees may from time to time think fit. |
£27,368 |
| INTERNATIONAL CHARISMATIC CONSULTATION [Charity number: 1003378] Advancement of the Christian religion either in the UK or overseas, and the advancement for the public benefit of religious or other education.The relief of the aged, poor, sick and disabled |
£1,696 |
| Cranley School Ltd [Charity number: SC010357] The objects for which the Association is established are: (A) To establish a beneficial trust to provide for and maintain a school at Cranley School at 16 Spylaw Road and 42 Colinton, Road, Edinburgh with a comprehensive education for children of both sexes as day or boarding students, and to purchase or acquire premises and land for such business, and to equip, maintain and otherwise provide dining, recreational scholastical and sporting facilities necessary for the further educational advancement of such children. (B) To establish and maintain at the said premises and as an independent object to establish or acquire as a going concern and carry on or manage elsewhere any subsidiary affiliated or other schools for the education of girls and boys either in connection with the above mentioned school or as independent schools and to supply to the pupils general instruction of the highest class together with physical, moral and religious training and so that each school shall be carried on as an educational charity. (c) To carry on any school acquired by the Association as Educational Charities and to use and apply for the purpose all monies and properties coming to it. |
£5,710 |
| DARUL-ILM, (THORNHILL LEES CENTRAL MOSQUE) [Charity number: 1142589] The Charity?s objectives are to advance and propagate the knowledge of Islam in the Dewsbury area and the UK. In furtherance of these objectives the mosque is serving as a religious centre as well as providing daily prayers and Friday prayer( Jummah). |
£190,503 |
| UPPER STRATTON BAPTIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1133910] The primary aim and purpose of USBC is the advancement of the Christian faith, particularly in the local community of Upper Stratton and the surrounding area. |
£82,046 |
| EMMANUEL HOLINESS CHURCH PENSBY [Charity number: 1089315] Religious activities:Sunday worshipRegular prayerchildren's & youth activitiessponsorship of overseas children ('Adopt-a-Child') by individual church memberssupport of local homeless people ('Forum Housing')support of persecuted Christians overseas (Open Doors International) |
£20,250 |
| SALISBURY BAPTIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1209221] The advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination.The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world. |
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| Killead Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland [Charity number: NI104932] 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. |
£166,358 |
