Health Charities
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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.
Bliss -The National Charity For The Newborn
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health- Provision of information, practical and emotional support to parents and families of premature and sick babies- Programmes and training for health professionals to improve family centred care- Funding and championing clinical research- Campaigning for change within government and the NHS- Raising awareness of issues that affect premature and sick babies and their families
Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingProviding quality supported housing for homeless people, many of whom present with a range of complex health and mental health issues and addictions.Training and other support services to aid residents to progress towards "move on" to permanent residence, employment and independent living within a defined timescale. Additional services to the wider community
The British Psychoanalytical Society (incorporating The Institute Of Psychoanalysis)
Arts, HealthWe are a UK wide and international community of professionals, dedicated to helping people enhance their lives through an intensive talking therapy, psychoanalysis. The Institute of Psychoanalysis is the outward face and training body of the British Psychoanalytic Society. We organise public events, lectures and conferences and publish The International Journal of Psychoanalysis.
The British Institute Of Innkeeping
HealthTo advance the vocational education and training of persons involved in the management, operation and regulation of premises at which alcoholic beverages and food are sold and to advance health by promoting high standards of public health, safety and responsibility in the marketing, sale and consumption of alcohol, increasing public awareness of the dangers of over consumption and alcohol abuse.
The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind
Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social careThe Society's principal activities are to support people with a visual impairment by providing community care and rehabilitation, residential care and housing, talking newspapers and general advice and guidance.
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.
St Mary Magdalene And Holy Jesus Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareProvision of housing - almshouses - for older persons who are in need, hardship or distress within Newcastle upon Tyne. Payments for the relief in need of the Brethren and Sisters of the Hospitals of Thomas Davison, Ann Davison and Sir Walter Blackett. Making grants to, & provide or pay for items, services & facilities for individuals & organisations who are in need, hardship or distress.
Age Concern Kingston Upon Thames
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfarePractical support to enable older people to live safely and independently in their own homes. Day services; Information and Advice; Community Team; Community Connectors (social prescribing) service; Befriending & social engagement; Handyperson service; Help at Home service; Dementia support; Community Furniture; Proactive Anticipatory Care; Peer Support for People with Severe Mental Illness.
Each Counselling And Support
Beneficiary group, HealthThe Charity's principal activities are to facilitate and sustain positive changes in the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by problems arising from alcohol & drug misuse, domestic viloence & related mental health concerns, by offering treatment services that are responsive high quality and provide effective & integrated interventions.
Home For Aged Jews (liverpool And District)
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careRESIDENTIAL AND NURSING CARE OF THE ELDERLY JEWISH POPULATION OF MERSEYSIDE AND SURROUNDING LOCAL AREA
The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited
HealthAlcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Brandon Centre For Counselling And Psychotherapy For Young People
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Education, HealthCounselling and psychotherapy for 12 to 21 year olds.Contraception and sexual health for 12 to 21 year olds.Parenting groups for parents of teenagers (12 to 16) with challenging behaviour.Multisystemic therapy for families of persistent young offenders and young people with problem sexual behaviour (13 to 16).Information service on mental health and sexual health.
Wisdom Hospice Charity
Associations, HealthThe main objective of the Charity is to promote the relief of suffering and treatment of illness in the Medway and Swale areas. The Charity makes an annual grant to Medway Community Healthcare to not only ensure that the current services of The Wisdom Hospice are maintained but, where possible, to continually improve upon those services.
Newham Community Renewal Programme Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareMain area of activity is London Borough of Newham. Current activities include: medium level support for homeless 16-25 year olds; specialised support for homeless adults with alcohol and substance issues; training for disadvantaged students; crisis support for refugees; advocacy and advice for informal carers; children and young people's work; and operating community facilities.
Cumberland And Westmorland Convalescent Institution
Health, Housing, Research, Social careThe main objectives of the charity continues to focus on delivering a range of extensive care services within the fee structure, including the provision of post operative convalescence, short and long stay nursing/residential care. The following Core Values of Care are fundamental to our philosophy: Privacy, Dignity, Rights, Independence, Choice, Fulfilment, Security, Respect and Equality.
Society For Horticultural Therapy
Health, LeisureThrive is the leading UK gardening for health charity, helping to improve people's physical and mental health through gardening. Thrive has over 45 years' experience of an approach called Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH), where trained horticultural therapists work with people and plants to improve an individual's physical and psychological health, communication and social skills.
Ideas Plus
Economic and community development, Education, HealthTo support people across West and South Essex who are experiencing mental ill health into employment and assist those in employment to retain their jobs
Norfolk And Norwich Hospitals Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, ResearchWe support even better care at the Norfolk & Norwich, Cromer and Jenny Lind Children's Hospitals. Donations enable us to offer much more than NHS funding alone can provide. We fund medical equipment, specialist staff, research projects, improvements to the hospital environment and more to improve the comfort and care of patients, visitors and staff. Visit nnhospitalscharity.org.uk for more info
Hospice Of The Valleys
HealthTo provide a community Hospice and specialist palliative care service to the population of Blaenau Gwent.
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
Lindfield Christian Care Home
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careProvision of residential and nursing care to the elderly in the vicinity of Lindfield, West Sussex
Universal Pentecostal Church
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionChristian services: Sundays, weekly: Prayer: Bible teaching: Personal counselling witnessing to public: Open to all nationalities. Ministering to children: Youth: Young adults: Bible teaching - practical living: Counselling: Prayer - camps for each group - all needs freely provided. Old peoples homes: Visited weekly - to encourage residents with spiritual songs - preaching and counselling.
Derwentside Hospice Care Foundation
HealthProvides generalist palliative care in a six-bed inpatient and day hospice facility for individuals with life limiting illnesses
Nuffield Oxford Hospitals Fund
Charitable activities, Education, HealthTo allocate grants to raise the standard of service of local hospitals in order to assist the development of the Oxford University Medical School.
Universal Prayer Group Ministry
Health, ReligionPropagation of the christian religionGeneral Charitable purposesEducation / Training, Care and counselling
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.