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.
The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HealthThese are clearly stated in the Trustees' report: currently we give grants in the fields of medical research, youth, penal affairs, health, mental health and community development.
The Queen's Institute Of Community Nursing
Charitable activities, Health, ProfessionsPROVIDES UNIQUE LEARNING RESOURCES, PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, STANDARDS FOR EDUCATION & PRACTICE & INNOVATION PROJECT SUPPORT EVENTS & THE AWARD OF QUEEN'S NURSE TITLE INSPIRE NURSES TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY CARECREATES UNIQUE EVIDENCE FOR POLICY INFLUENCING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT EXCELLENT CARE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIESASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY NURSES IN FINANCIAL/ PERSONAL DIFFICULTY
Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, HousingWoodlands Hospice is an independent charity providing specialist palliative care to individuals with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. Multi-professional care is accessed through day therapy, community outreach and specialist out-patient clinics plus an in-patient unit and Hospice at Home to enhance quality of life, enabling patients and families to live life as fully as possible.
League Of Friends Musgrove Park Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo raise funds and invite and receive contributions by way of subscriptions, donations or otherwise to supplement as the League thinks fit the resources of the hospital service in consultation with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; to support the hospital by means of voluntary service; to provide facilities for patients and relatives.
Jewish Womens Aid Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Health, Religion, Social welfareOnly UK charity supporting & empowering Jewish women & their children affected by domestic abuse & sexual violence. We offer a confidential freephone helpline; a domestic abuse advocacy & advice service, specialist therapeutic services for children, a counselling service for women; training and education programmes for professionals and Safer Dating education in schools & on campus.
Childline
Beneficiary group, HealthTo provide a free confidential telephone counselling service for children and young people with the aim of comforting, advising and protecting children.ChildLine is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NSPCC and further details can be found on the website nspcc.org.ukAll monies raised by ChildLine are given to the NSPCC in a grant.
Southwark Disablement Association
Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareSDA provides information, welfare benefits advice, deaf communication, volunteers befriending, personal & group development, access to sports, domiciliary home care, palliative domiciliary care and supports various user activity and learning groups.
The Lyme Trust
HealthThe Lyme Trust's mission is to provide safe, supported accommodation and life skill's to people with mild to moderate mental health conditions with the aim's of a return to independent living and the prevention of homelessnessThe Lyme Trust was set up in 1974 to support people with mild to moderate mental health needs. We offer supported accommodation within Newcastle u Lyme.
Yorkshire Mesmac
Beneficiary group, HealthYorkshire MESMAC is a health organisation providing sexual and mental health promotion and support for most at risk populations and those living with HIV. We also work with LGBT communities around related health and social inequalities.
The Princess Royal Trust For Carers In Hampshire
Health, Social careTo enable the provision of information, counselling and support to carers within Hampshire.
Family Matters
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareTo provide specialist therapeutic counselling, advocacy and casework support to survivors of sexual abuse, rape and exploitation in Kent and South East London. We help victims navigate the criminal justice system, access wider services and rebuild their lives.
Brentwood Catholic Children's Society
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthProviding counselling and therapeutic services for children and young adults up to 18 years and their families. We work in partnership with other agencies and schools, and our concern is the emotional health and well-being of children and young people. The main focus is the early intervention, prevention and mitigation of behavioral and emotional problems. We provide training for school staff.
The Sickle Cell Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthInformation, counselling, caring and advocacy support for those with sickle cell disorders and their families.
Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited
Economic and community development, Education, HealthWe provide a supportive environment for people experiencing mental ill health, offering work training and support which promotes personal development and for progression towards employment
Vipassana Trust
Beneficiary group, HealthRunning Vipassana meditation courses for adults and Anapana meditation courses for children and young people.
Rotunda LTD
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, HealthRotunda offers an alternative education provision for key stage 4. Adult education. Enabling services volunteer programme. Free Counselling service and peer support. Ofsted registered nursery "Good" and catering facilities.Serviced office space and luxury garden venue for hire
Chilterns Neuro Centre LTD
Associations, Beneficiary group, HealthThe charity provides a range of symptom management therapies and treatments to support people who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Stroke survivors to give them better control over their lives. It also aims to provide direct care, support and counselling for patients, their carers and families, all conducted in a welcoming inclusive environment
Mind In Haringey
HealthMind in Haringey provides information, advice and support to people affected by mental health problems, primarily in Haringey. We work to prevent mental health problems, promote mental well being and ensure those with mental health problems are respected and included in our local community.
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Beneficiary group, Health, HousingWE OFFER HOUSING & SUPPORT TO HOMELESS YOUNG MEN IN STOCKTON-ON-TEES WITH VARIOUS PROBLEMS WHICH CAN INCLUDE DRUG AND ALCOHOL MISUSE. WE TRY TO HELP OUR RESIDENTS TO BECOME DRUG FREE AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY THROUGH HELP AND SUPPORT.WE SEPARATELY OPERATE A RESIDENTIAL FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTRE AT OUR FARM IN BISHOP AUCKLAND.
Back On Track Manchester LTD
Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingWe provide education, training, volunteering and associated support for excluded adults in Greater Manchester. Our services are aimed at adults who have been through some form of resettlement process related to substance misuse, homelessness, mental illnes, or offending behaviour. We also provide resources /training for other organisations in our field. (Formerly known as MERC and NEARIS.)
Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareSupport, advice, counselling and therapy for women and children exposed to Domestic Violence. Raising awareness among others in the community to relieve and educate about the impact of Domestic Violence through talks and training. Developing and delivering relating to Domestic Abuse schools programmes across county to offer safe relationship information to secondary school young people
Cerebral Palsy Midlands
HealthFounded in 1947, the charity is run for, with and by people with Cerebral Palsy and/or speech and language difficulties. Through its person centred projects,URconnectABLE (you are connectable) and LIFEskills (-Learning independence for everyone), Cerebral Palsy provides support to people in our community of interest to enable them to fulfil their role as citizens.
The John Thornhill Memorial Trust
Health, Social careTo provide residential,nursing and day care accommodation.
Osel Enterprises Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfarePromotion of the welfare and development of opportunities for people with physical and learning disabilities, dificulties in maintaining good mental health and others who may be disadvantaged in entering the job market.
The Society For The Study Of Addiction
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, HealthPublication of society journals. Professional training grants (Fellowships, PhD students,Bursaries) Specific policy projects. The setting up of addictions professionals' organisations. We hold an annual conference and support other conferences. Communicate policy projects' findings to policy makers & research findings to practitioners. Maintain the society website/online resources
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.