Health Charities
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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.
Albrighton Relief In Need Charity
Beneficiary group, HealthThe Charity provides the type of relief not provided by the statutory agencies to residents of the Parishes of Albrighton, Boningale & Donington who are considered to be in need Examples include , provision of holidays to needy families, payment of travelling expenses for young people and suport for establishment of 'Care & Share' group for residents with dementia and their carers
Trowbridge Visually Impaired Club
Associations, HealthOperates a weekly social club for blind and visually impaired people in Trowbridge, Wiltshire and district.
The Lowestoft And District Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthWe produce digital editions on usb drives for visually impaired persons in local area, weekly news, fortnightly information, monthly magazine.
The Amberley Welfare Trust
Charitable activities, HealthTo promote, improve, develop and maintain the welfare, in partiucular the relief of sickness and preservation of health, of the residents of Amberley. Activities include the provision of surgery/clinic premises and grants to eligible individuals or local organisations consistent with the objectives of the Trust.
Dudley Deaf Children's Society
Beneficiary group, HealthHelp & Support of Hearing Impaired Children & their families in Dudley, West Midlands
Carmarthen And District Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthTalking Newspaper for the Blind or Partially Blind, or those individuals under some temporary or Permanent incapacity or Disability which makes reading a strain, by the provision of bilingual (Welsh and English) pre-recorded DVDs
Pensnett And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfareWe have a range of activities available such as rainbows, brownies, St. John Ambulance, Gardening Club, afternoon plus (social group for the young at heart), Boogie Bounce, Keep Fit, Zumba, tap dance, Stay and Play, Coffee Shop and we also hire out our premises for parties or social events.
George Yeoman Heath
Health, ProfessionsProvides monetary awards to nurses who have completed their training within the Newcastle Hospitals Trust and who have excelled at both the written examinations and their practical work.
Cheltenham General Hospital Intensive Care Trust
Charitable activities, Health, ProfessionsPurchase of equipment for intensive care at Cheltenham General Hospital. Financing of educational courses for nurses and doctors at Cheltenham ICU. Provision of grants for research into intensive care.
Fortitude Club
Associations, Health, Social welfaresocial activities for the local visually impaired
Mercia Accident Rescue Service
Health, Saving of livesThe provision of pre hospital trauma care and the training of suitable persons for that purpose.
Grayshott Nursing Association
Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareFor the benefit of sick/poor residents in the Parish of Grayshott in making money grants to enable them to obtain food, medicines, medical comforts, bedding, food, medical/surgical appliances and domestic help. To pay the expenses of convalescence or of domestic help during convalescence. This is provided that no such payment of the above is made to relieve rates, taxes or other public funds.
United Charities Town And Poor's Branch
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareAs part of the Henry Smith charity we make an annual donation at Christmas time to the needy of the parish. In practise this means a financial donation to all pensioners who are in need, & to all children in full time education. Additionally hardship payments are made during the year including assistance towards hospital travel and subsistence.
The Fraser Trust
HealthTo assist Blind Veterans UK in providing life-long care for men and women blinded in the service of their country to achieve independent, fulfilling and meaningful lives following blindness.
Masonic Benevolent Fund For West Essex Hospices
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareProvide funds to assist hospices and the families of those affected by life-limiting illness
Friends Of Stratford Hospital
Associations, HealthMedical/Sickness/Health
R H Farmer Trust
HealthDonate to various charities such as Farleigh Hospice.
Truro Hospital Radio
Arts, HealthThe primary aim of Truro Hospital Radio is to relieve the stress and boredom of patients within Cornwalls Hospitals by broadcasting a lively mix of music, requests, chat and information to the patients 24 hours a day.
The Colchester And District Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthProvide weekly audio cassette tapes of local news free of charge for the blind and visually impaired.
The Nottingham And Notts Kidney Patients Association
HealthThe principal object of the charity is to relieve patients and former kidney patients of the Nottingham City hospital and satellite units who are sick,convalescent,disabled,handicapped.infirm or in need of financial assistance.
Inner Wheel Club Of Mendip Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfareCoffee mornings, Social events for fundraising e.g. Ploughmans supper, Burns night etc. Christmas Cards, Beetle drive, Pudding evening, Car Boot Sale, Safari Lunch. Making breast cushions to support cancer patients. Assisting vulnerable people e.g. volunteers at Cheshire Homes, teas or lunches for elderly people.
Almshouse Charity
Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareCharmouth Almshouse Charity provides assistance where necessary to residents living within the Parish boundary i.e. financial difficulties due to theft, loss of job, accident, Hospital stay, desertion or a death. Annual grocery vouchers to those deemed in need. Help with school uniforms - College and Universary grants.
Charles Dobney Charitable Bequest
Associations, HealthIncome to Friends of the Wisbech Hospitals
Winchester And District Scope
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthProvide information, advice and support for people with cerebral palsy, their families and carers. Provide financial support through grants to individuals and families,
The League Of Friends Of Teignmouth Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe League, by means of voluntary service and fundraising, exists to provide funds and/or resources to supplement Teignmouth Hospital, its services in the community and such other hospitals and other health related organisations and their services as benefit the wider local community.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many health charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,316 registered health charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 charities?
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 charities?
Across all 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 charities?
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.