Religious education `RL304`¶

Religious education is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion categoryand the Religious activities subcategory.

2,064 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.02% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	409	0.49%
£10k - £100k	811	1.25%
£100k - £250k	370	1.91%
£250k - £500k	120	1.32%
£500k - £1m	68	1.18%
£1m - £10m	47	0.59%
Over £10m	5	0.27%
Total	1,830	0.95%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,871	1.11%
ccni	123	1.73%
oscr	70	0.28%
Total	2,064	1.02%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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
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.	£26,397,000
AHMADIYYA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION UNITED KINGDOM [Charity number: 299081] propagation of Islam;Building of Mosques;religious education for waqf nau children;emergency relief - natural disasters;assistance to deserving and needy;	£26,206,739
SOUTH ENGLAND CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS [Charity number: 1045587] We are a Church Organisation whose purpose is to proclaim and teach the everlasting gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Our activities include worship services, Bible Studies, Gospel meetings, youth and children's' activities including annual camps, health education, community help and both Primary and secondary education.	£24,823,425
AMUD HATZDOKOH TRUST [Charity number: 1122777] The objectives of Amud Hatzdokoh are i) The advancement of the Orthodox Jewish faith and religious education ii) The relief of poverty sickness and infirmity amongst members of the Jewish faith, and iii) Other charitable purposes.	£11,007,744
ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE [Charity number: 248919] 1. Training for, and maintenance of the ministry.2. Building, alteration and repair of properties in connection with the Board's objects.3. Religious education.4. Provision of central organisation.	£9,988,000
KING DAVID SCHOOLS (MANCHESTER) [Charity number: 526631] King David Schools (Manchester) exists to provide Jewish Children with a meaningful orthodox Jewish religious education coupled with an excellent secular education.	£9,421,910
BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL [Charity number: 1125375] THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF BOYS AND GIRLS BY THE PROVISION OF A DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL IN OR NEAR BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM AND TO GIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES.	£9,292,964
THE RAPHAEL FRESHWATER MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 313890] The charity promotes religious education and observance within the tenets of Orthodox Judaism and is involved in the relief of poverty. The charity makes grants to organisations and institutions which operate in the charitable fields mentioned above.	£9,051,000
ZUMUNTA COMMUNITY [Charity number: 1172650] Culture and religious education	£8,847,524

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
SOUTHALL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP [Charity number: 1054402] The object of the charity is the advancement of the Christian religion by the proclamation of the Gospel of God. This is supported by a series of activities including community outreach, youth ministries, women's group, men's group, children's ministry, general worship services, Bible study and prayer meetings.	£68,876
MANEKPORE TAKOLI MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1199172] THE MAIN PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CIO ARE:2.1.TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE, ORPHANS, WIDOWS AND OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, MAKING GRANTS FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF FOOD, CLOTHING, AND COSTS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT OR MEDICINES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.2.2.TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM BY MEANS, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THE PROVISION OR THE ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF QURAN AND THE SUNNAH OF THE PROPHET (PEACE BE UPON HIM) AS INTERPRETED BY THE SUNNI HANAFI DEOBANDI SCHOOL OF THOUGHT.
BILLERICAY BAPTIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1174549] Billericay Baptist Church (BBC) operates as a church within the Billericay Area of Essex. The church meets in three separate locations across the town offering: Sunday worship services, targeted group activities for the elderly; children and young adults; families; people exploring the Christian faith; prayer; and Bible study.	£374,633
CHARITY OF JAMES BRAHAM [Charity number: 526494] Grant for progress in furthering Jewish Religious Education	£645
TRUST OF ST JAMES THE GREAT AT ST KEW [Charity number: 1057301] Raise funds towards the reparation of the Parish church. Further religious education in the Parish. Improve the life of Parishioners.	£2,291
BE GENEROUS [Charity number: 1199350] (1) TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONG POOR PEOPLE, WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, MAKING GRANTS FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF FOOD, CLEAN WATER, CLOTHING, COSTS FOR ATTENDING SCHOOL AND MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID PERSONS;(2) TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR WORSHIP AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE QURAN AND THE TEACHINGS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) AS INTERPRETED BY THE AHLE SUNNAH WAL JAMAAH SCHOOL OF THOUGHT.
THE BETHEL UNION CHARITY [Charity number: 240514] grants mostly for religious education	£3,858
JEWISH EDUCATION PROJECTS LIMITED [Charity number: 1201100] THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. TO ADVANCE THE JEWISH RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INCLUDING TALMUDICAL STUDY AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES SUCH AS LITERATURE, BOOKS AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. 2. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST, THE CONTEXT IN WHICH IT OCCURRED AND ITS CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY: • PROVIDING TALKS, COURSES, LECTURES AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES;• EDUCATIONAL TRIPS AND VISITS;• ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A MUSEUM AND COLLECTING, PRESERVING AND DISPLAYING ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOLOCAUST. 3. THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, MAINLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY AMONGST PERSONS OF THE JEWISH FAITH, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY: • MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY OR FUNDING SCHOOL BURSARIES / SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHOOLS WHO PROVIDE EDUCATION CONSISTENT WITH THE FAITH;• PAYING FOR ITEMS AND SERVICES WHICH THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THROUGH LACK OF MEANS.
TORAH TEMIMAH TRUST [Charity number: 802390] The charity's objectives are the advancement of Orthodox Jewish religious education, and to promote the Orthodox Jewish religion in general and in particular by assisting a school in Jerusalem.	£52,452
Colin Glen Christian Fellowship [Charity number: NI104892] Colin Glen Christian Fellowship meets weekly for our main Sunday worship services, providing worship and teaching from God’s Word, as contained in the Bible, weekly Bible studies, which are open to the general public. Other weekly and ad-hoc events are held, often in homes within the local community, including pastoral support and visits. We publish Crosstalk outreach literature as well as engage in other forms of personal and group outreach and evangelistic activities. We also participate in regular and occasional fellowship and dialogue with other churches, including cross-community. We run the South-West Belfast foodbank which gives food packages to clients identified as being in crisis need, from food donated by the general public at local supermarkets and other places. We facilitate the 'CAP Money' financial management training course. We also occasionally provide small financial aid to Christian charities working overseas.	£70,222

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024