Health Charities
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Lions International Blood Research Appeal
Education, Health, ResearchTo assist the haematology staff at Kings College Hospital with the provision of much needed laboratory equipment, particulary in the areas of Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassaemia.
The Lord Austin Trust
HealthFinancial assistance to Hospitals, and other Organsiations within the Birmingham area
Hospital Of St Mary Magdalen
Health, Social welfareThe provision of financial help directly or indirectly to residents of Christchurch, Dorset generally and sometimes individually (a) to alleviate suffering or assist recovery of the sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm provided such help is not readily available from another source, or (b) to reduce need hardship or distress.
The League Of Friends Of Bridgnorth Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthTo raise money for fabric, equipment & patients of Bridgnorth Community Hospital and a Butterfly Cafe for memory loss sufferers, by running a volunteer led coffee shop and through events, such as coffee mornings, table top sales, grand draws and all the other usual fundraising activities.
Clearvision Project
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, HealthThe ClearVision Project is a national postal lending library of around 10,000 children's books with the text added in braille so that the books can be shared by print and braille reading children and adults. ClearVision currently lends books to over 600 families, schools, nurseries, colleges, Sensory Support Services and public libraries all over the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Sevenoaks Christian Counselling Service
Beneficiary group, Health1. Counselling individuals, couples and family groups, including children and teenagers in a wide range of situations : mental and emotional issues, serious illness, post-trauma, marital and relationship problems, etc.2. In-service training of counsellors and others working in the field.3. The professional supervision of counsellors. Area: West Kent, East and West Sussex, Bromley, Bexley etc
Kadampa Meditation Centre Birmingham
Health, ReligionTO PROMOTE THE BUDDHIST FAITH UNDER THE SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE OF THE ELECTED GENERAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR OF THE NEW KADAMPA TRADITIONS - INTERNATIONAL KADAMPA BUDDHIST UNION PRINCIPALLY THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OF TEACHING, STUDY AND PRACTICE. TO TEACH MEDITATION CLASSES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. TO WORK WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS TO HELP OTHERS TO DEVELOP INNER PEACE.
The League Of Friends Of The Bridport Hospitals
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthTo supplement the service given by Bridport Hospital for patients and staff by the provision of facilities and equipment which fall outside NHS funding priorities. To raise funds and receive gifts, donations and legacies. To recruit voluntary workers for the coffee shop and trolley service to the wards.
The Community Of St John The Divine
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareThe community seeks to establish a centre of worship and prayer within the ethos of healing, wholeness and reconciliation, we exercise a ministry of hospitality for people to come for times of rest, retreat and renewal and to share in our life and worship. We offer a ministry of spiritual accompanyment and pastoral care, and seek to respond to the needs of the poor and marginalized.
The Colledge Family Memorial Fellowship Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthProvides grants to study head and neck surgery and laryngology.
Hospital Or Almshouses Of Dorothy Elizabeth Pickering And Frances Byrd
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, HousingNorthamptonshire rural village location providing accommodation to needy spinisters and widows within the Parish
The Friends Of St Georges Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthWe raise money to provide extra comforts and support for patients and staff at St. Georges Hospital.
Pencare
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, Social care, Social welfareThe charity provides for those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability or financial hardship, such beneficiaries being of the Jewish faith and living in the local Jewish community or with a significant connection to the local Jewish community. For the advancement of the Jewish faith the charity also makes grant to synagogues in the local Jewish community.
Hockley And Hawkwell Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social careFrom our own premises we provide a meeting place for the benefit of the people of Hockley and Hawkwell aged 55 or over. Freshly cooked lunches, light refreshments and afternoon entertainment are available, 4 days a week, Monday to Thursdays. We have our own modified ambulance to collect and return the disabled and elderly to their homes.
Lam Rim Buddhist Centre
Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Leisure, ReligionSaturday workshops for the local community to participate in meditation, yoga etc.Visits from local schools and colleges for training sessions in Buddhist studies ranging from junior schools to postgraduate students.Participation in multi faith conferences.Weekend retreats and facilities for solitary retreats.Encouragement of volunteers to participate in various multi skill activities.
Huntingdon, Peterborough And Cambridge MS Therapy Centre LTD
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureWe are a self help group originally set up to offer advice, support and therapies to people with Multiple Sclerosis and their families in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area. The Centre now welcomes anyone who could benefit from our services. Our aim is to improve the life of anyone affected by MS or any other neurological condition. We also cater for people with sports injuries.
The South Wales Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre LTD
Associations, HealthOxygen and other therapies for people with Multiple Sclerosis and other conditions
The Arthur Foundation
HealthThe Foundation does not seek donations from outside sources. Its income is derived solely from sources associated with the Trustees, mainly J.S. Arthur, one of the original Trustees. Various amounts are donated to other charities, but recently the predominant donations have been to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to research a specific form of Breast Cancer and Maggies
The Sir William Coxen Trust Fund
HealthThe balance of the income to be applied for the benefit of all or any of the Orthopaedic Hospitals of England or other hospitals or charitable institutions carrying out similar work (preference should be given to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital of Great Portland Street, London).
The Edwina Mountbatten And Leonora Children's Foundation
Beneficiary group, Health, ProfessionsThe relief of sick, distressed or needy children in any part of the world,The promotion of the art and practice of nursing,The support of nurses caring for children suffering from cancer,The furtherance of primary research into causes of paediatric cancer,and also the support of such other charitable purposes as the Trustees shall from time to time decide.
Ravenstone Hospital Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareTHE PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION FOR POOR WOMEN OF GOOD CHARACTER BY MEANS OF A COMPLEX OF 25 ALMSHOUSE FLATS WITH A RESIDENT WARDEN. THE AREA OF BENEFIT FROM WHICH RESIDENTS MAY BE APPOINTED IS THE ANCIENT PARISHES OF RAVENSTONE AND SWANNINGTON AND THE ANCIENT TOWNSHIP OF SWANNINGTON, LEICESTERSHIRE. APPOINTMENTS MAY BE MADE FROM OUTSIDE THIS AREA IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY APPLICATION WITHIN THE AREA.
Axminster Care Service
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of Car Service to transport clients to hospital & doctor's appointments. Financial assistance to local churches, Job Centre, families in need, food banks, local schools & colleges, Centre for people with disabilities, Scouts, Heritage and Arts centres, local community projects. Community sports centre, bereavement counselling.
The League Of Friends Of The Ripley Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo foster and maintain the interest of the Public in the needs of the patients and the work of the Hospital.To raise funds, accept gifts and contributions from any person or organisation.To supplement the services provided by the Hospital for the Health, Welfare and Comfort of the patients and staff by the provision of amenities, equipment and buildings.
North Brixton Islamic Cultural Centre
Charitable activities, Health, ReligionNBICC provides a place of worship for all muslims, advocacy and counselling, conduct wedding ceremonies and promote education for the young and old.
The Dover Counselling Centre
HealthSince 1988 the Centre has delivered a very successful community counselling service in the Dover District. We offer an Employee Wellbeing Service throughout the UK for organisations that contract with us, as well as Training and Consultation to organisations. These services help us to continue with our community service.
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.