Health Charities That specialise in Hospital
Discover 1,228 Health charities that specialise in hospital. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Ss. John And Elizabeth Charity
HealthTo provide a hospital for the reception, care and treatment of patients without distinction and, in particular, for patients requiring palliative care, and to serve the sick and dying, and to care for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of patients irrespective of nationality or religion.
Royal Hospital For Neuro-Disability
Health, ResearchThe Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is an independent, national, not-for-profit medical charity. It is not part of the NHS. It seeks through the provision of specialist services and research to enable people with profound or complex disabilities resulting from damage to the brain or other areas of the nervous system, to enjoy an optimal quality of life through enhanced independence.
The Victoria Foundation
HealthThe Charity exists to assist in the provision of medical care & equipment in its broadest sense, and to provide postgraduate training and education of medical, nursing and para medical staff. The Charity is based in Richmond but it's beneficiaries are countrywide.
King Edward Vii's Hospital (sister Agnes)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthKing Edward VII (Sister Agnes) Charity is a Royal Charter Charity established in 1899 to support Armed Forces service personnel, veterans and their families who require medical treatment through the provision of grants for specific healthcare needs.
The National Centre For Young People With Epilepsy Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthEstablished in 1897 the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy is a national charity that is the UK's major provider of services to children and young people with epilepsy and associated learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The Trading Name, Young Epilepsy, launched in Nov 2011, reflects our ambition to reach as many of the 112,700 young people with epilepsy, as possible.
Thomas Coram Foundation For Children (formerly Foundling Hospital)
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingThrough services in adoption, supported housing, parents centre, family support and education, Coram works with vulnerable children, young people and their families, transforming their lives through practical help and support. We aim to build self-esteem and well-being, preparing children and young people for a fulfilling adult life.
London's Air Ambulance Limited
Health, Research, Saving of livesThe relief of sickness and physical injury by the provision of emergency medical services and equipment and in particular by the provision of a helicopter ambulance service or other emergency transport.The provision of training, research and education in the field of pre-hospital medicine for the treatment and/or prevention of sickness and physical injury.
Samaritans
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, Education, HealthSamaritans is the coordinating body for the 201 Samaritans branches located across the UK and Ireland. Samaritans provides a safe place for people to talk, round the clock, every single day of the year. People can get in touch by phone, letter or by visiting a branch. Volunteers also do outreach work, for example, at festivals, prisons, hospitals and schools.
Bridewell Royal Hospital
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, HousingThe advancement of education by providing boarding and day schooling for boys and girls and the provision of bursaries, scholarships and other educational benefits. The Charity provides financial support in particular for children whose home circumstances make boarding education beneficial.
Hospiscare
Health, Housing, Social careHospiscare provides a holistic palliative care service to patients with life-limiting illnesses. This includes symptom control, emotional, spiritual and social care. Hospiscare delivers care in the community, e.g. in patients' homes, care homes or community hospitals; in the hospice which has 12 in-patient beds and a daycare facility for up to 60 patients a week; and in the local acute hospital.
Ashgate Hospicecare
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe Charity enables people with palliative care requirements to have access to appropriate professional assistance and care and helps patients achieve the best possible quality of life in accordance with their wishes.The Charity provides care related services in a variety of settings: In Patient, Day Care, Home Care, Hospital Care, Therapy, Social Work, Family Support & an Out Patient service.
Hope House Children's Hospices
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careHope House Children's Hospices provides palliative care for babies and children up to the age of 18 and support for their family. Care can be provided at home, in hospital and at two specially designed hospices, Hope House in Shropshire and Ty Gobaith in North Wales. Services include respite, crisis care, neo-natal support, end of life care, social work, family support and counselling.
Chetham's Hospital School And Library
Arts, Education, HealthProvision of a musical and academic education to young prople between the ages of 8 and 18. To provide, under the terms of Humphrey Chetham's will, a "Library within the Town of Manchester, for the use of scholars, and others well affected, to resort unto". Maintenance and improvement of the School, Library and Hospital premises and the award of allowances and other financial assistance.
Claire House
Beneficiary group, Health, Social care, Social welfareClaire House helps seriously and terminally ill babies, children and young adults in Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales. It provides end of life care, emergency respite, hospital support and day care, in addition to short breaks for children with complex needs. It also provides counselling, therapy and bereavement support for the whole family, while a child is living and after they die.
St Wilfrid's Hospice (south Coast) Limited
Health, Social welfareSt Wilfrid's Hospice provides and promotes high quality specialist palliative care. The charity operates a 14 bed inpatient unit, and a community team (including a rapid response service) caring for around 340 patients at any one time, a bereavement service, internal and external education provision, and support and advice to patients & staff in local hospitals.
Prospect Hospice Limited
Health, HousingProspect Hospice provides dedicated end of life care in the Swindon and Wiltshire areas. It supports patients in the purpose-built Hospice, and in people's own homes. All care is provided free of charge and is offered in partnership with community and hospital services.
Working Animals International
HealthTo prevent unnecessary suffering to animals and neglect of their bodily needs by all lawful means and, in particular, by:1. Providing treatment in hospitals and otherwise for sick and injured animals2. Encouraging and promoting education in the humane treatment of animals any relevant environmental issues3. Assisting in the enforcement of such laws as may from time to time be applicable
British Home And Hospital For Incurables
Health, Housing, Social careBritish Home provides specialist nursing care and rehabilitation to people living with neuro-disability. This includes both short and long-term rehabilitation, respite care and palliative care for those with degenerative illness.
The Priory For Wales Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Saving of livesFundraising, transport of patients, sale of first aid supplies, first aid and other health and safetytraining, providing first aid cover, youth programmes.
Tetbury Hospital Trust
HealthTo provide integrated, seamless healthcare for the people and local communities we serve that is safe, effective and centred around the patient.The Trust owns and runs Tetbury Hospital with a mission to preserve and develop, wherever possible, healthcare services for the benefit of the local community.
Weston Hospicecare Limited
HealthTo provide the best in palliative care by providing an appropriate and comfortable environment, well trained and sensitive staff to address the needs of patients and those around them. We work closely with colleagues in the primary care and hospital settings. Innovative practice is important to the hospice and we look forward to developing End of Life programmes to embrace a range of diseases.
St. John's Foundation Est. 1174
Health, Housing, ReligionThe provision of almshouse accommodation for people resident in Bath and the surrounding area who are over 65 years of age and who are in financial need as well as providing grants and financial support to individuals and organisations within the Bath area for those in need.
The Children's Hospital Charity
Beneficiary group, HealthEnhancing Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and its reputation as a centre of excellence for the care, prevention & cure of illnesses. Specifically funding: Research into children's illnesses; New facilities to extend the range of treatment provided ; Specialist medical equipment to enhance the care programme of the Trust; Improving the environment for our patients, families and visitors.
St Vincent's Charitable Trust
Health, Housing, Religion, Social careThe charity runs St. Vincent's Nursing Home in Eastcote, Pinner, Middlesex, a Care Home built to a very high standard that can cater for up to 60 residents all with en-suite facilities. The Home especially caters for residents with a religious background, having an integrated chapel on site where Mass is celebrated frequently, but freely admits residents of all faiths.
Hoylake Cottage
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careA registered nursing home providing long-term nursing care, including for those suffering from dementia and short-term respite care for older persons, with a Day Centre providing services to older persons suffering from dementia.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many hospital health charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,228 registered hospital health charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the hospital 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 hospital health charities?
Hospital health charities reported a combined annual income of £13.5bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for hospital health charities?
Across all hospital health charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 87.2%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of hospital health charities?
Hospital health charities have an average annual income of £3.6m. 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.