Health Charities
Discover 3,316 Health charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Clevedon Hospital Out-Patients Samaritan Fund
HealthFund inactive
The Jobson Foundation
HealthGeneral charitable purposes to enhance the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Royal Surrey County Hospital Guildford.
York Talking News
Arts, HealthMonthly talking newspaper.
Helping Hand Fund
Charitable activities, HealthTO MAKE GRANTS OF MONEY TO ANY INDIVIDUAL, HOSPTIAL, CLINIC OR WELFARE CENTRE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, MEDICAL FURNITURE, SPECIALISED MEDICAL TREATMENT, EQUIPMENT FOR PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC PURPOSES AND VEHICLES FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF SICK OR HANDICAPPED PERSONS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WHEELCHAIRS AND AMBULANCES).
Langbaurgh Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthProvide a monthly talking newspaper for blind and visually impaired people living in the area.
League Of Friends Of Dulwich Hospital
Associations, HealthProvide service to Dulwich Hospital and local charities
The Friends Of St Michaels Hospital Hayle
Associations, HealthProvision of comforts for St Michaels Hospital, Hayle, not provided by the NHS.
The South Wales Gynaecological Cancer Fund
Beneficiary group, HealthWe support research into the treatment and causes of gynaecological cancer in South Wales. We also support the development of facilities to improve the care of women with gynaecological cancer.
Sacred Heart Mission
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingDaily Latin Tridentine Mass Religious Instruction for both adults and children. Annual Children Camp, retreats for adults advice and support for Phillipino Community Aid for families with special problems when possible financial aid to families. Visits to the sick in homes and hospitals.
Charity Of Thomas Parry
HealthTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY IN THE PARISH OF CERRIGYDRUDION. tO ASSIST WITH TRAVELLING TO HOSPITAL.
The Diocesan Digest Sound Magazine Of Lichfield Cathedral
Arts, Health, ReligionProvide a mailing of tapes or memory sticks monthly to visually impaired recipients giving details of activities within the Lichfield diocese which we feel may be of interest. These are mainly of a religious nature.
Winchester Cancer Research Trust
HealthTo provide research into the causes of breast cancer, to provide support for breast cancer sufferers and to provide aids for those who have suffered from breast cancer.
Joint League Of Friends Of West Cumberland Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthRaise funds from donations, bequests, interest, operation of buffet service and other activities e.g. raffles, tombolas etc.Funds are used for the welfare of patients at the West Cumberland Hospital by providing equipment, amenities and christmas gifts.
Mrs M E Boddington For The Welfare Of Blind Persons
Charitable activities, HealthTo provide funds for the welfare of blind or partially sighted people.
Rickinghall Relief In Need Trust Fund
Economic and community development, Health, HousingPayment of travelling expenses for visiting people in hospitals, convalescent homes or similar institutionsPayments to assist in meeting electricity and gas billsGrants may be made in the form of special payments to relieve sickness or infirmity, payment towards the cost of adapting the home of the disabled etc..
The Parish Nurse Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, ProfessionsMake grants to individuals living in the Civil Parish of Edlesborough who are elderly, or ill, or disabled and require medical and/or surgical equipment or comforts which are unavailable from any other source.
Vietnamese Mental Health Services
Health, Social careEstablished to preserve and protect the good mental health of person from Vietnam and their dependants resident in the UK. Services provided include: outreach; support to users/carers; day centre; Counselling; education/information and training to Vietnamese people about mental health issues, health/social care system; publishing booklets & Health Newsletter in Vietnamese, Chinese & English.
The Pool Of Light Healing Trust
Health, ResearchThe objects of the Trust are the due promotion and funding of the teaching, study and practice of the art and science of spiritual awareness, meditation and healing for all living beings.The Trust will fund various projects for the public benefit as listed in the Trust Deed
Stourport District Nursing Association
HealthTo provide equipment to support nursing care within the locality of Stourport General Practitioners.Donations to charity organisations within this area
Pontefract And Castleford Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthSupplying tapes of the local Pontefract and Castleford Express newspaper to the local blind people
L F Brown Fund For Monyhull Hospital Parents Association
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING AND OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. ALSO GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS SUPPORTING THOSE INDIVIDUALS AND ANY OTHER CHARITABLE GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF HELP
Newton Abbot Care Of The Blind Society
HealthMeet for 2 hours twice a month and 2 outings
Charity Of William Whitwell
HealthGive a gift of biscuits and chocolates to housebound and disabled residents, also a small gift to any resident in hospital during the year. The biscuits and chocolates are a Christmas allocation.
League Of Friends Of Grantham Hospital
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthFUNDRAISING AND ADMINISTRATION OF BEQUESTS, SUPPORTING REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND PATIENT'S COMFORTS, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOLUNTEERING AT GRANTHAM HOSPITAL THROUGH RADIO WITHAM, OUR ON-SITE RADIO STATION, OUR CAR DRIVER SCHEME, OUR CHARITY SHOP AND OTHER VOLUNTARY ROLES.
Liverpool Hospital Broadcasting Service
Arts, HealthProviding a hospital radio service to the patients and staff within hospitals and similar institutions in the Liverpool area from studios based at Broadgreen Hospital.
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.