Health Charities
Discover 3,316 Health charities. 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.
Northampton Hope Centre
Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareHope is a progressive anti-poverty charity helping anyone affected by poverty and exclusion, through services, campaigning and advocacy.We alleviate the immediate and ongoing impact of poverty, through providing basic services like food, clothing and shelter, alongside work to help those experiencing homelessness, mental health and addictions to overcome these and make lasting life changes
The British Society For Surgery Of The Hand
HealthThe principal activity is the dissemination of information as it relates to the Specialty, leading and guiding professional practice, forming a governing body, defining professional competency, promoting continuing professional development and stimulating and supporting research.
Gloucestershire Deaf Association
Beneficiary group, Health, SocietyTo provide quality services appropriate to the needs and wishes of Deaf and Hardof Hearing people and their families.To assist Deaf and Hard of Hearing people gain equal access to information and services.To work with other organisations ensuring that resources are used in the most effective way to meet the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people and their families.
The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, ResearchThe objects of the Company are the advancement of all matters concerning the mental health and development of children, young people and their families by promoting and disseminating scientific research and scholarship, and their implications for the evidence-base of multi-disciplinary clinical practice.
The College Of Psychic Studies
Education, Health, Religion, ResearchThe College explores consciousness beyond matter.
The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Foundation supports the good causes for which Iceland Foods and its employees undertake a wide range of fundraising activities each year. Since 1986 Iceland Foods and the Foundation have together given over GBP9m to charities including Alder Hey Children's Hospital (over GBP3m), Help For Heroes (GBP1.6m), Alzheimer's Research UK (over GBP3.0m) and The Prostate Cancer Charity (over GBP500,000).
The Hospital Of St John The Evangelist And Of St Anne In Okeham
Health, Housing, ReligionAs an almshouse charity we are committed to providing quality accommodation for retired people who want to maintain their independence.
Sane
Charitable activities, HealthRaising awareness and campaigning to combat stigma surrounding mental illness and to improve mental health servicesProviding emotional support and specialist services through its helpline SANEline open 365 evenings a year, Email service, Textcare and Online ForumPromoting and hosting research into the causes of mental illness and effectiveness of treatments and therapies
Northcare Charity
Health, ResearchPromoting the welfare of patients and staff of Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and the support of medical education and research within the trust.
The League Of Friends Of The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthRaising money for the Royal Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital in order to purchase much needed equipment not provided by the NHS Trust.
Acorn Venture Association
Animals, Charitable activities, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Housing, Social careWide range on animals to stroke and feed, animal petting pavilion, shop-selling home produce free range meat,eggs,ice cream, Cafe, plant sales, woodland walk, play area, horse rides/RDA, birthday party room hire, day care service for people with special needs, special events throughout the year i.e halloween night, xmas grotto.
Wordsley Housing Society
Health, HousingWordsley Housing Society delivers 24/7 accommodation and specialist support for people with mental ill-health, offering personalised care and rehabilitation while promoting independence, wellbeing, and active participation in community life.
The Green House Bristol
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareThe Green House enables access to specialistcounselling, psychotherapy and other psychological treatments. We encourage personalresilience and wellbeing following the experience ofsexual assault or abuse. We achieve our mission by delivering innovative andproven interventions, advocating locally and nationally,undertaking, research and informing policy.
Sandra Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Professions, Social welfareProviding support to a wide variety of beneficiaries including nurses, charities involved in animal welfare and research, environmental protection, relief of poverty and youth development.
Hospice In Rossendale
Beneficiary group, HealthProvide palliative care in Rossendale, offering support to patients and their families.
Staffordshire Pathway Project
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareDomestic violence service provision including women's refuge accommodation, drop in centre, floating support services, children's services, counselling service, parenting service, group work and training provision.
Norton Housing And Support LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionProvision of supported housing to individuals with long term mental health problems. Personal Assistant Service to adults with mental health problems.A warden service for Service Users living at our properties 128 Westcotes Drive, 16 St James Road and 25 Church Street.Accommodation for homeless women with or without children until they secure their own tenancy.
Ccs Adoption LTD
Beneficiary group, HealthThe Society offers a comprehensive adoption service that includes recruiting, assessing and preparing adoptive families for some of the most vulnerable children in the UK, supporting child and family throughout the adoption process and beyond; working with birth parents who may be considering adoption for their child and providing counselling services to adopted people and their relatives.
The Revolving Doors Agency
Health, Social welfareRevolving Doors is a charity working across England to change systems and improve services for people with multiple problems including poor mental health who are in contact with the criminal justice system.Our vision - by 2025 there is an end to the revolving door of crisis and crime, when revolvers are supported to reach their potential, with fewer victims and safer communities as a result.
Forest Holme Hospice Charity
Associations, HealthThe Charity administers funds for the provision of patient care and staff welfare at Forest Holme, a residential establishment for palliative care.
The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited
HealthTo provide information and support for people with ME/CFS/PVFS
National AIDS Trust
Charitable activities, HealthTo promote public health through effective HIV prevention and early diagnosis of HIV infection; to promote the rights, dignity, health and wellbeing of people affected by HIV, or at risk of HIV infection, in the UK; to advance the education of the public in general in order to increase awareness and understanding of HIV and AIDS and eradicate HIV-related stigma, discrimination and inequality.
Finchale Training College
Economic and community development, Education, HealthThe rehabilitation of persons who are disabled permanently or temporarily and persons with special physical or mental health needs, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of educational and vocational training; and the relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment.
Scannappeal
Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingRaises funds to provide most advanced medical equipment and associated facilities including building of premises on a site within, adjoining or near to any hospital or health centre within Buckinghamshire and adjacent counties, designed to provide all the facilities required by the housing and operating of such equipment.
Northern Counties Eventide Home Limited
Health, Housing, Social careOperation of a nursing home
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.