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.
Teesside And District Society For The Blind
Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe Society offers a Social Centre, Home Visiting Scheme, Shopping Escort Service, Luncheon Club, Telephone Befriending Service, Equipment and Information Home Visiting Service, and Outings.
Canolfan Cymdeithasol Porthmadog (portmadoc Community Centre Association)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Religion, Saving of livesTown and County Council meetings, NSPCC fundraisers, GCC youth strategy, Career support, CPD Porthmadog FC support, Bingo, Church services, Ffestiniog railway meetings, Merched y gest, English and Welsh learning classes, Weight watchers, Porthmadog Fire service, Young farmers club, Wrestling, Concerts, Club for the Blind, Local produce market, Line dancing, art classes and Family history events.
Hartlepool Vision Support
Arts, Health, Housing, Social careServices offered include home visiting service,cookery/handicraft/social and computer skills sessions, hold a monthly book club. We have a resource centre with specialist equipment. Produce a newsletter and a talking newspaper. We provide information to access benefits/allowances/health care services and assistance with paperwork. People can self-refer or use our drop-in/telephone enquiry service.
Liverpool Medical Institution
Arts, Health, Leisure, ResearchThe Institution was established for the cultivation of knowledge in medicine, surgery and the collateral branches of science, together with the maintenance of a library.The Institution was established as an association in 1770 and incorporated under a Royal Charter dated 23 June 1964.The principle activities are the library, lectures and meetings for members and conference activity.
Friends Of The Israel Cancer Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthRaising funds to assist the Israel Cancer Association in its research, rehabilitation and education programmes.
La Leche League Great Britain
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthLLLGB offers free, evidence-based breastfeeding support. Our trained volunteer Leaders (breastfeeding counsellors) have all nursed our children. We empower mothers and families with knowledge, confidence and empathy. We provide understanding and connection through meetings, email, phone, messaging and social media.
The Rahere Association
HealthThis Association gives help to patients and staff of St Bartholomew's Hospital, London. Equipment and travel expenses for patients, specialist hospital equipment, gifts to wards, payment of staff medical training courses, for the well being and recovery of patients and staff. It will continue in providing help for patients and staff of Barts and generally improving its facilities.
The League Of Friends Of The Kidderminster Hospitals
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthThe purpose of the charity is to relieve patients and former patients of the Kidderminster Hospitals in the community and to support the charitable work of the Hospitals.The activities include a coffee shop, refreshment trolley service and wayfinders.Appropriations are paid to the Kidderminster Hospitals towards medical equipment and services
The Llanelli-Dinefwr Hospice Appeal Fund
Charity and VCS support, HealthRaise funds to promote excellence in cancer services in Carmarthenshire and co operate with other chariteis with similar aims throughout the Hywel Dda NHS Trust area.
Society For Education, Music And Psychology Research
Arts, HealthThe Society's aims are to provide an international forum to encourage the exchange of ideas and to disseminate research findings in the fields of music education and music psychology. The Society publishes three journals with Sage, has a book series with Routledge and an extensive international awards programme that provides support for small scale projects, travel and conference attendance.
Solent Multiple Sclerosis Therapies LTD
Associations, HealthWE PROVIDE THERAPIES- HIGH DOSAGE OXYGEN THERAPY, PHYSIOTHERAPY, OSTEOPATHY, SHIATSU, REFLEXOLOGY AND APS PAIN RELIEF THERAPY TO PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN OUR TARGET GEOGRAPHIC AREA. WE OFFER ADVICE AND SUPPORT AND A COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR OUR SERVICE USERS.
The Franciscan Sisters Of Mill Hill
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careThe charity's work is carried out principally through the Convent in Mill Hill which includes a Registered Care Home and supports the work of the Congregation's members in the community. The work is also performed in various ministries throughout the Country where work includes care, counselling, spiritual direction, visitations and therapy.
The Order Of Augustinian Recollects Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, ReligionThe Order fulfils its principal aims through (a) formation, training and continuing education and the promotion of vocations to the Priesthood and religious life (Vocations Promotions) and (b) by prayer and pastoral work in parishes. The work includes teaching, preaching, retreat-giving, chaplaincy in schools and hospitals, and care of the elderly.
Choices
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareCounselling and support to adult victims and survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Trust
Charitable activities, Education, HealthAwarding scholarships to support research in orthorpedic surgery; awarding other scholarships and grants to support the study and practice of orthopaedic surgery and its associated nursing care.
Haywood Rheumatism Research And Development Foundation
Charitable activities, HealthThe objectives of the charity are to help people suffering from rheumatic diseases and to provide funds for research into the prevention, cure and relief of such diseases. This is achieved by funding research and development at the Haywood Hospital and by supporting the education of patients and health professionals with expertise in the rheumatic diseases.
Employment Support And Retraining Agency LTD
Economic and community development, Education, HealthESRA is a leader in the field of providing local specialist employment related services to our clients (people with mental health problems) and employers. Our services are available to clients who are looking to return to or retain work and also employers who need advice and support in recruiting or retaining valuable staff (who have mental health problems).
Gardner's Trust For The Blind
HealthGrants awarded to visually impaired people residing in United Kingdom. All applicants must be registered blind or partially sighted. Grants do not include loans - usually remitted for tuition/course fees, computer equipment & household items.
North Wales Freemasons Charity
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe object of the Charity be the advancement of Masonic and Non-Masonic Charities, including but not restricted to, medical research, care for vulnerable people, hospices, youth opportunities, and other appropriate worthwhile causes.
Hospital Of William Browne, Merchant
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, Housing, ReligionAlms House Accommodation scheme for elderly people, thirteen flats, 24 hour care line cover provided by local authority.The medieval buildings have a voluntary museum . The original chapel still offers residents and visitors Holy Communion monthly ( Normally the first Wednesday of each month at 10.00 AM). The two remunerated persons are the Clerk to the Trustees and Custodian/Caretaker
M S Information And Therapy Centre LTD
Health, LeisureThe provision of treatments for MS, neurological and long term chronic conditions. As well as sports injury rehabilitation. On site treatments are provided by professional practitioners. The centre provides information on benefits, research and symptom management.
Ince Blundell Hall Carers Respite
Health, Housing, Religion, Social careWe support unpaid carers by providing essential respite breaks, allowing them time to rest and recharge at Ince Blundell Hall. Our work helps sustain carers' well-being, ensuring they can continue their vital role with renewed energy and support.
The W M And B W Lloyd Charity
Education, HealthThe Trust is an endowed trust distributing the income in the Old Borough of Darwen in Lancashire.The Trust Deed restricts giving to the above area and to persons educated in the schools of Darwen. It can also benefit charitable organisations that benefit the people of Darwen but such grants are usually restricted to hospices and hospitals.
John Howard Nurses' Homes
Health, Housing, Professions, Social welfareTo provide relief for former nurses who are in need, hardship or distress
Cancerwise
Beneficiary group, HealthCancer Support centre providing counselling, complementary therapies, specialist support groups and gentle exercise to cancer patients, children and family members in West Sussex and South East Hampshire. Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of people experiencing cancer.
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.