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.
Tunbridge Wells Counselling Centre
Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Counselling Centre offers affordable, accredited brief focused and open ended psychodynamic counselling to individuals. We provided in-house supervision for our volunteer counsellors.The Counselling Centre runs professional training courses at certificate and diploma level as well as a programme of Continuous Professional Development for internal and external counsellors
Friends Of Chichester Hospitals
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthThe Friends provide funds to supplement or enhance the resources of both hospitals for the benefit of patients and staff. This is achieved by operating a profitable, efficient Hospital Shop and Ward Trolley Service Additional funds are raised from legacies, by fund raisung activities and by a group of members who pay for life membership of ?50 or an Annual Subscription of ?10.
The Trichologists Educational And Hospital Trust
Health, ResearchThe charity is involved in facilitating research and education in the science of hair and scalp.
The Market Place (leeds)
Beneficiary group, Health, ReligionThe Market Place provides information, support and counselling:To support young people aged 11-25 in the city of Leeds with their physical, emotional and spiritual well being.To support and believe in young people so they can develop their own emotional resilience and feel good about themselves.To encourage young people to live safe and secure lives and attain their own goals.
Ringwood And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Heritage, LeisureAdult education classes including languages, art, craft, yoga, exercise, judo, dancing, lip reading, 20 clubs covering interests such as garden, antiques, travel, bridge, art, philately, disabled, blind, also youth and pre-school. Day schools in music, archaeology, history, astronomy. 100 affiliated organisations many of which meet at Greyfriars, social functions including quizzes, cinema, suppers
Essential Drug And Alcohol Services
Beneficiary group, HealthThe charity aims to benefit the public by promoting the prevention of drug misuse and supporting those suffering from or at risk of suffering from drug and alcohol misuse. A range of services are provided including adult, young peoples and aftercare services which address the potential problems related to substance misuse. Training is provided to accredited standards.
The Holloway Neighbourhood Group
Health, LeisureWe provide support and services and build connections to empower people of all ages in Islington to lead fulfilled lives as part of their community. We deliver a wide range of wellbeing activities including counselling and complementary therapies, physical activity and creative classes, and support in getting online. We provide community space for use by other local organisations.
Blind In Business Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthWe provide a Training Service for blind and sight impaired teenagers to support them towards employment. We offer a comprehensive Employment Service helping school leavers, undergraduates and graduates into employment throughout the United Kingdom. We also support families, employers and professionals in all aspects of education. All with the theme of raising confidence and aspirations.
Aruna And Ambika Paul Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Saving of livesThe foundation gives grants to further education and to promote the health and wellbeing of young people, mainly in the UK, India and the USA. It also gives humanitarian relief where appropriate, from time to time.
Macmillan Caring Locally
HealthSupporting the Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital, Supporting The Grove Hotel in Bournemouth, Supporting posts and services at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital , all for Cancer related activities
Listening Post Counselling Service Limited
Charity and VCS support, HealthTo relieve distress and promote mental health and wellbeing in local people experiencing emotional or psychological suffering by providing counselling and related services, and training and educating adults in counselling and related areas. We have centres in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Lydney, staffed by around 35 staff and over 100 volunteers. We also run a series of workshops for CPD.
Nottingham Counselling Service
Beneficiary group, HealthThe NCS activities focus on recovery and management of psychological problems and life's changes and challenges as presented by individual clients. It provides public benefits to the local communities in Nottinghamshire and East Midlands by supporting individuals and their families with access to safe, caring, affordable professional counselling.
League Of Friends Of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthTo raise funds for the benefit of the patients and medical staff of the hospital.
The Brigitte Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careTo offer emotional support and practical help to individuals with life-threatening illness and to their carers and families.
Leicestershire Action For Mental Health Project
Charitable activities, Health, Social careIndependent advocacy services for people seeking or using mental health services, & for carers of those experiencing mental distressInformation resources on mental health matters & comprehensive directory of mental health servicesCommunity mental health web siteSupport & training -user & carer forums for mental health service users & their carers to shape current & future service provision
Sloswicke's Almshouse Charity
Health, Housing, Social welfareProvision of accommodation for poor persons over the age of 60 years.
East Of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust Charitable Funds
Health, Saving of livesFOR ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES RELATING TO THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
League Of Friends Of The Nuneaton Hospitals
Associations, HealthSupplementing the service provided by NHS local care providers for the health, welfare and comfort of all patients. Purchasing extra comforts, amenities and facilities, buildings and equipment which may be required for the treatment of such patients or for the efficient running of the Hospital which cannot be obtained from state funds. Running the outpatient tea bars.
Relate (milton Keynes)
Beneficiary group, HealthPrincipally engaged in supporting marriage and family life by providing couple and relationship counselling, family counselling, young peoples counselling, psychosexual therapy and relationship education and training programmes.
Anglo-Italian Society For The Protection Of Animals
Charity and VCS support, HealthWe are a British based charity and raise funds worldwide for animal welfare organisations in Italy. The funding we provide helps to support the purchase of medicines,surgical equipment,rescue vehicles,education and training.We promote stray sterilisation initiatives.
The Enfield Counselling Service
HealthProvides counselling and training
Step Forward (tower Hamlets)
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareWe aim to improve the quality of the lives of children and young people aged 11-25 who are affected by poverty and disadvantage to support them to make realistic and long-term changes. We provide an innovative range of services to young people from all communities including free, independent and confidential information, counselling and personal development activities.
Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre South West Limited
Associations, HealthProvision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy together with physiotherapy and other therapies and services
Taraloka
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, ReligionWe run a rural Buddhist Retreat Centre, offering residential retreats on Buddhist meditation and Buddhist teaching. We also run weekends and courses in city based Buddhist Centres on request. Local schools ask us to talk to their pupils about Buddhism and some come to us for an weekend experience of retreat living. Our main teachers are all ordained Buddhists with the Triratna Community.
New Covenant Church
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Religion, Social welfareProvides places for Christian Worship to the public in U.K and abroad. Make available range of community programmes to address various needs, provide facility for clean water in villages in Nigeria also free health checks and assist with improving health, drop-in centres, care, counselling, referrals,provision of food,clothing,advise,education and training, visitation for the sick and elderly.
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.