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.
Friends Of Lewes Victoria Hospital
Associations, HealthTo collect funds to provide items to supplement the resources of the hospital's services
The League Of Friends Of The Derbyshire Children's Hospital
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo provide equipment and facilities for the benefit of the hospital's patients and their families by money raised by operating a small teabar shop plus other fundraising events or through donations received.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol
Health, ReligionTeaching Buddhist meditation and practice to all. Providing place of worship to Buddhists.
Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareJBCS was set up to protect and preserve mental health and the relief of suffering and distress caused through bereavement by:Offering bereavement counselling to the Jewish community, individuals, children, young people and families;Providing advice and support on bereavement issues;Providing training to individuals and organisations on bereavement.
Starscope Limited
Education, Health, Religion, Social welfareWe support Jewish religious institutions of learning and synagogues, including schools and colleges. We also support charities for the relief of the poor, medical research, hospitals etc.
Friends Of East Surrey Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthThe Friends' aim is to assist in promoting the health, comfort and welfare of the patients, their visitors and the staff of the East Surrey Hospital by the provision of equipment, medical and otherwise, and amenities, by running a coffee shop in the Hospital and generally by supporting the charitable work of the Hospital.
The League Of Friends Of The Churchill Hospital
Associations, HealthSupplement the services supplied by the Churchill Hopsital Health,welfare and comfort of the patients
Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool
Health, ReligionEducation and training Religious activitiescafe
Triratna Buddhist Community (nottingham)
Associations, Health, Leisure, ReligionWe are an international Buddhist movement bringing the Buddha's teaching to the general public. We provide meditation classes and a space for yoga, Shiatsu, etc. We operate on a donations basis.
The Bubble Foundation UK
Beneficiary group, Health, ResearchThe Bubble Foundation UK supports the work of the Childrens Bone Marrow Transplant unit at The Great North Childrens Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.We treat children from the northern half of England, Scotland ,Northern Ireland and Eire who are born with severe Immunodeficiences. We provide medical & educational equipment,finance research, and support families during a prolonged stay in hospital.
Friends Of The Royal Cornwall Hospital
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthFund raising to provide equipment and comforts for patients at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro and Volunteers to welcome and guide patients through the Hospital, to provide tea and coffee services to patients awaiting appointments, a library trolley and a Friends Coffee Shop providing tea, coffees and other refreshments
Compass Braille
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Health, ReligionCOMPASS BRAILLE TRANSCRIBE/PRODUCE BRAILLE BIBLES/BOOKS IN MANY LANGUAGES FOR USE IN 120+ DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE AT A COMPUTERISED BRAILLE PRODUCTION UNIT. OVERSEAS PARTNER GROUPS DISTRIBUTE THE BRAILLE TO OTHER GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THEIR COUNTRY/COMMUNITIES. THE BRAILLE IS USED IN CHURCH SITUATIONS, EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT SCHEMES, ETC.
St Mary Magdalen And St John The Baptist Hospitals Charity
Health, HousingProvision of almshouses.
League Of Friends Of Derriford Hospital
Associations, HealthThe League supports Derriford Hospital by the provision of equipment as and when it is needed.
Kemp House Trust
HealthKEMP House Trust supports the charitable activities of KEMP Hospice (formerly KEMP House Trust Ltd) charity number 1146310
Derwentside Detached Youth Project
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, HousingWe provide youth workers to meet young people on the streets with the aim of engaging with them and introducing them to diverse worthwhile activities. We provide advocacy advice and support in terms of sexual health, well-being, drug and alcohol misuse and parenting. We facilitate activities promoting healthier lifestyle and physical wellbeing.
Cancer Care And Haematology Fund
HealthTo carry out activities that provide for the relief of sickness amongst persons suffering from cancer or haematological diseases, in particular by the provision of a unit designed to offer chemotherapy in pleasant surroundings.
West Street Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Health102 Education/Training201 Children/Young people306 Provides services (care/counselling)We provide services for children and their families through our:-Pre-school sessions Monday to Friday Term Time only
Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Saving of livesWe are a group of 45 unpaid volunteers who provide search and rescue services to people and animals who find themselves in difficulty, mainly in the countryside. We are available all day every day, whatever the weather. An Operational Support Group aid the Search and Rescue members. We depend on donations and fundraising. We assist both the Police and the Ambulance Service and other services.
Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust
Charity and VCS support, Health, HousingThe objective of the Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust is to help house underprivileged mature adults in Buntingford, Hertfordshire. The Trust raises funds through the letting of endowment and investment properties to support the running and maintenance of the Almshouses.
St Edmunds Trust
Health, Housing, Social carefINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS FOR THE TREATRMENT OR CARE OF SICK OR DISABLED PERSONS
Leicestershire And Rutland Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureThe Federation oversees 109 WIs throughout Leicestershire and Rutland, organising educational courses in crafts, public affairs, health and wellbeing, sport and other areas, aimed at providing women with the opportunity to maximise their enjoyment of life and involvement in the local community.
Nottingham Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited
Associations, HealthThe Centre provides a range of complementary therapies to people with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions. These include Hyperbaric Oxygen, Physiotherapy, Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, a range of excercise equipment suitable for people with disabilites, and advice, information and support.We open at different times each day -for further details please check our website.
The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund
Health, Social welfareArtists Futures Fund supports artists in need, namely those experiencing economic, societal, or physical or mental health issues.
Age Concern Bude And District
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthFormed in 1977 with the object of promoting the welfare of the elderly within Bude, and the surrounding areas detailed in our constitution, in any manner that is or may become charitable. Currently that involves operating a subsidised hospital car scheme and a subsidised shopping scheme supported by income from donations and a charity shop.
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.