Health Charities That specialise in Health and wellbeing
Discover 177 Health charities that specialise in health and wellbeing. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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We Are With You
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, HealthPROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL MISUSERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN COMMUNTY AND PRISON ENVIRONMENTS. FROM EDUCATION AND PREVENTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL REHABILIATION.WE ALSO SUPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIFFICULITIES
Compass - Services To Improve Health And Wellbeing
Beneficiary group, HealthProvides treatment and support services to drug users and their families
Sarjudas Foundation
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Religion, SocietySarjudas Foundation is dedicated to fulfilling the spiritual, cultural and social needs of the people while promoting inner peace and harmony between individuals, within families, and amongst diverse communities. Community work includes Nurturing Children, Promoting Healthy Living, Fostering Education, Encouraging Sports, Serving the Community and Celebrating Hinduism.
North London Hospice
Health, Social careThe provision of specialist palliative care in inpatient, day care in health and wellbeing centre and community settings.Education and training of healthcare professionals and partnerships with other organisations that share our objects also form an important part of our work.
Peabody Community Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, LeisurePeabody Community Foundation is a leading community development organisation working in London, with a focus on Thamesmead. Our community work is aimed at building the capacity of individuals and groups, through employment, training, volunteering, community engagement, youth programmes, sports programmes, financial advice, healthy living advice, and family support services.
Allkind Mental Health And Wellbeing
Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfareHousing, community services, arts projects, counselling, befriending, peer-lead recovery, volunteering
New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union
Arts, Health, Housing, ReligionPublic promotion of Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world, by supporting the development of Kadampa Buddhist Centres throughout the world; by publishing and distributing books on Kadampa Buddhism; by training teachers of Kadampa Buddhism; and by maintaining a year-round programme of Buddhist teachings and meditation at the charity's home premises.
Caring Connections Limited
Health, Housing, Social careCaring Connections is a registered charity which specialises in providing a range of projects and services aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable groups across the Liverpool city region. The organisation is registered with CQC to deliver targeted home care services to adults with care needs within the local community.
Mind In The City, Hackney And Waltham Forest LTD
Economic and community development, Education, HealthWe currently deliver a diverse mix of services and projects which allow us to deliver a holistic and needs focused approach. Our services include the Wellbeing Network, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mindfulness courses, Welfare Rights Advice, the Recovery Hub day service, Peer Support Services, Education & skills building and Employment support.
Witton Lodge Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Health, HousingWitton Lodge Community Association owns and manages over 200 homes for social and market rent, including a 40-apartment Independent Living Scheme. Working with the local community and partners, the Association supports local people with jobs and skills, a range of advice services, health and wellbeing initiatives and environmental projects, to help people live healthier lives.
42nd Street - Community Based Resource For Young People Under Stress
Beneficiary group, HealthWe are a charity based in Greater Manchester supporting young people (11-25 years) with emotional wellbeing and mental health. We offer a range of individual therapeutic support, learning opportunities, groups and creative activities encouraging young people to find their voice, develop new skills, have fun and manage their mental health and wellbeing to be able to achieve their full potential.
Riding For The Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving
Beneficiary group, HealthRDA is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities, through the provision of opportunities for riding and/or carriage driving by 500 Member Groups, the charity enables people to improve their health and wellbeing, or to achieve their goals by riding and carriage driving. The National body promotes, supports and advises member Groups
Guideposts Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, HealthGuideposts services are provided in England, mainly in Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire, and focus on improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and autism, mental health challenges, children and young people, older people including those with dementia and their carers. Delivered via local hubs, community outreach, online and telephone.
Age UK Lewisham And Southwark
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareAge UK Lewisham and Southwark aims to empower and enable older people to lead fulfilled lives. We do this by: - Providing services and support to address poverty and isolation - Connecting older people with their communities - Promoting health and wellbeing - Working positively with partners
Penny Brohn Cancer Care
HealthPenny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering everybody with cancer a choice of personalised cancer care. All free, safe and backed by research.
Age UK Surrey
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social welfareAge UK Surrey has been working closely with older people in the county since 1963. The Charity has developed services to meet the increasing demands of an ageing population, providing a Homehelp service, gardening, befriending, Shopmobility, Information & Advice and Healthy Living, and a computer Drop-in centre based in Guildford where older people learn IT skills.
The English Sangha Trust Limited
Health, Heritage, ReligionThe main object is the furthering the teaching of the Buddha in the UK. The Charity's main activity is the development, maintenance and upkeep of two Theravada Buddhist monasteries in the UK. These provide focal points for members of the public to learn or deepen their understanding of Buddhism. Typical activities include meditation classes and retreats, public talks and formal ceremonies.
Wpf Therapy LTD
HealthWPF Therapy is a leading charitable provider of therapy in the UK, established since 1969. The Objects of the Charity are for the public benefit to advance mental health and wellbeing in such ways as the trustees think fit from time to time by (but not limited to): promoting mental and emotional wellbeing; providing training and educational opportunities; and raising awareness
The London Buddhist Centre
Associations, Health, ReligionThe London Buddhist Centre teaches meditation and Buddhism in a way that is relevant to contemporary western life. It is a non-proselytising public centre, open to all, with no expectation of Buddhist interest / involvement. The Breathing Space programme run by the Centre teaches Mindfulness Based Approaches to help prevent relapse into depression and addiction and to manage stress and anxiety.
Positive East
HealthA HOLISTIC RANGE OF SERVICES THAT ENABLES PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING, SUPPORT SELF MANAGEMENT AND REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH ADVICE, SUPPORT GROUPS AND TRAINING. ADDITIONALLY WE RUN PREVENTION PROGRAMMES TO PROMOTE TESTING AND SAFER SEX PRACTICES TO REDUCE ONWARD INFECTION. THIS IS DONE FROM OUR BASE IN EAST LONDON.
Maharishi Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, HealthAdvancement of the education of the public by: 1) Offering courses of instruction to the public that will promote the mental and creative development of the individual, including Transcendental Meditation and related advanced techniques. 2) Establishing, conducting and maintaining an institution of further education and additional educational facilities. 3) Making grants to other charities.
Neca
Health, Social welfareWe actively promote the prevention, recognition and treatment associated to use and misuse of substances including alcohol, drugs and gambling. We advance Education, promote Social Inclusion and Community Capacity and provide relief from disadvantage, preserving and protecting Health and Wellbeing.
Vipassana Trust
Beneficiary group, HealthRunning Vipassana meditation courses for adults and Anapana meditation courses for children and young people.
Community Discovery And Recovery Services
Beneficiary group, HealthTO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ADDICTION , MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER PSYCHOSOCIAL CONDITIONS. PROVIDING A HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING; THEIR RECOVERY AND RE-INTEGRATION. WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR FAMILY AND CARERS. WE OFFER: COUNSELLING, AFTERCARE, OUTREACH, FAMILY SERVICE, DAY PROGRAMME, ETE SKILLS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING.
Sheffield Futures
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthSheffield Futures is committed to helping people who are most at risk and vulnerable to make a successful transition into learning and work. Focusing on young people, we offer mental health and wellbeing support, employability and targeted youth services to encourage the people of Sheffield to achieve their full potential.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many health-and-wellbeing health charities are there in the UK?
There are 177 registered health-and-wellbeing health charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the health-and-wellbeing health charities by income?
Nuffield Health is the largest by latest reported annual income (£1.5bn). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of health-and-wellbeing health charities?
Health-and-wellbeing health charities reported a combined annual income of £15.2bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for health-and-wellbeing health charities?
Across all health-and-wellbeing health charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 87.4%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of health-and-wellbeing health charities?
Health-and-wellbeing health charities have an average annual income of £3.3m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.