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.
Happy Church - The Christian Action Faith Ministries
Crime and Justice, Health, ReligionTHE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY THIS CHARITY INCLUDE SUNDAY AND MIDWEEK SERVICES, TEACHING SEMINARS, SPIRITUAL RETREATS, COUNSELLING SERVICES AND AN OUTREACH MINISTRY TO LONDON PRISONS
Limbless Association
Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingTo enable people of all ages who are without one or more limbs to achieve rehabilitation and independence in hospital, home, education, employment and the community.
The Berin Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthFrom our base The Berin Centre, we provide daily support and group sessions for children and their families in Berinsfield and the wider South Oxon area. We run training and parenting courses with a focus on supporting children's learning. Our base is used by many groups in the community including a craft group and counselling charity. Once a week we run a non means tested Community Larder .
Somerset Counselling Centre
HealthTo provide a Community based low cost Counseling service for those who seek relief from emotional difficulties and mental health issues.
Highgate Newtown Community Partners
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareWe work with all ages: provide facilities for sports & wellbeing, opportunities for arts & crafts sessions,activities for children, young people & community support. Core projects: community lunch club, free exercise & pottery for over 60s, dementia cafe, crisis food parcels, free activities for under 5s, community events, art programmes for all ages, after school activities including woodwork
The North Staffordshire Medical Institute Limited
Health, ResearchTo promote and advance the study and general knowledge of science & medicine and all matters relating to the progress and development of all branches of medicine and surgery and for that purpose to establish, facilities for medical and scientific reseach, and buildings for postgraduate medical and dental teaching.
The Womens' Centre Sutton
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Social welfareSupport and services for women to improve lives and status for all women in the area. Counselling, Freedom Programme for victims of domestic/sexual abuse. IT support for women returning to work, English as a Second Language classes, creche facilities, mother and toddler group. Activities such as Art Therapy and various workshops
Archbishop Holgate's Hospital In Hemsworth
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionThe charity exists to maintain the hospital which consists of 24 almshouses, a chapel and ancillary buildings. Qualifying persons over 60 entitled to reside here are elected from local parishes. The education foundation provides financial assistance towards the education of persons under 25 years also resident in local parishes.
The Food Chain (uk) Limited
Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingThe Food Chain ensures people living with HIV in London can access the nutrition they need to get well, stay well and lead healthy, independent lives. Our tailored support is delivered by volunteers and includes the most appropriate package of home-delivered meals, groceries, nutrition and cookery classes and communal dinners.
Tottenham Community Sports Centre
Facilities, Health, LeisureTo improve the health and wellbeing of the residents of Tottenham and the immediate surrounding areas by the provision of sports and community facilities.
The Vintners' Foundation
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareAssist charities concerned with relief of the poor, destitute and homeless in Greater London.Assist charities concerned with treating the social effects of alcohol.Support young people, youth projects and designated educational establishments in London.Support certain other charities, as put forward by Liverymen of the Vintners' Company.Assist other charitable causes as agreed by trustees.
Family Groups Limited
Beneficiary group, HealthFamily Groups Limited t/a Al-Anon Family Groups has been in operation since 1951. Al-Anon Family Groups has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organisation or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. Support groups can be found throughout the UK.
Bond's Hospital Estate Charity
Health, HousingTo maintain the endowment fund to provide income to Almshouses
The Valley Trust
Education, HealthThe Valley Trust provides counselling services to schools in Surrey and bordering counties, through the work of fully qualified and experienced counsellors and therapists.
The Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre
Arts, HealthLectures and retreats are held on a regular basis at the centre. The meditation room is used for daily services, and for private prayer and contemplation. The bookshop has a large stock of books on Vedanta and related subjects. The centre provides support for the philanthropic work of other Ramakrishna Math and Mission centres.
Equal Arts Ltd.
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careEqual Arts is the Northern Region's arts & older people's agency. We aim to improve the quality of people's lives in the North East by enabling older people to have access to high quality arts projects. We work in res care homes, hospitals, arts venues & other comm venues & contract professional, experienced artists to facilitate each project.
Herts Vision Loss
Associations, Charitable activities, Health, HousingHerts Vision Loss services:Home Visits by staff and trained volunteersA Hospital Information Service located in eye clinicsA central Resource Centre and outreach locations Information for visually impaired people through a help/advice line A regular Newsletter and full information via our website. Support to local social clubs across the countyChildren's services, social clubs
Let's Talk Relationships
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Social careWe offer a range of therapeutic counselling, which includes :- Relationship counselling and PST services to adult couples and individuals- Family, children and young peoples counselling- Life skills courses- IAPT Couple Therapy for Depression - Counselling service for carers - Reaching with Relate (working in schools)- Northern Powergrid training
Radio Lollipop (uk) Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthVolunteers supporting and playing with children in hospital.Providing a radio service to children in hospital
Chapman Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, HealthWe make grants primarily to culture and heritage; nature conservation; and activity, health and wellbeing (including research). We mainly support national charities, but also local charities if their beneficiaries or activities are located in North Wales, London or South East England (specifically Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire).
The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK
Health, ReligionThe charity activities include Buddhists activities for those who would like to participate and improve their mental and physical abilities through Buddhist teaching and meditation. This is especially for stress and distress in their day to day life as well as help and relief when and where people need. Also the centre provides education which is relevant to improve the knowledge of living world.
Independent Arts
HealthThrough the power of creativity we create a healthier, happier, more fulfilled and connected society on the Isle of Wight. We are a pioneering creative health charity. We deliver co-created artistic programmes to support mental health, wellbeing and physical health.
Sylvia Wright Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Social welfareThe Trust raises funds for the support of the running costs of a school for deaf children, a day care centre for disabled children and a Nursing Training College in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu District, South India. These provide better health care, education and training for poor and disabled people in that area of India.
Good News Family Care (homes) LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareProviding support to families in need, particularly mothers fleeing domestic abuse. Providing recovery support from substance misuse dependancies to women and accommodation whilst this support is offered. Providing support & education services to non-resident beneficiaries through a range of farm-based skills development and confidence building activities.
Wales Council For Deaf People
HealthWales Council for Deaf People offers a range of services tailored to support individuals who are deaf, deafened, deafblind, or hard of hearing. These includes interpreting, community support, sign language training, and deaf/deafblind awareness programs. Our services are available throughout Wales.
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.