Health Charities
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Chedgrave Oxygen Therapy Centre
Associations, HealthThe Centre provides Oxygen therapy to those who have Multiple Sclerosis as well as providing the service to wider medical conditions that may benefit from oxygen therapy The treatment involves using a diving chamber where a high dose of oxygen under various pressures is given. Treatment encourages increased healing and promotes management of the client's condition.
Springfield Unlimited
Charity and VCS support, HealthProvides human resources(eg staff/volunteers)Provides buildings/facilities/openspaceProvides services(eg care/counselling
Trinity Hospital
Health, HousingProvision of almshouses
Friends Of Chalfonts & Gx Community Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthTo provide funds to generally support the charitable work of the hospital
Gay And Peter Hartley's Hillards Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthGay & Peter Hartley's Hillards Trust makes grants to charities that support children's welfare, care for the elderly, mental/physical health, disability, & hospices. Grants are made up to £1,000 to local charities in towns in 11 counties in north and central England - mainly in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire. See www.hillardstrust.org for more details.
The Linden Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, HealthObjectives of the charity are defined widely in the governing document to include any charitable activity.Trustees have considered the Commissions guidance on public benefit & currently Trustees policy is to benefit charities specialising in cancer relief & research,those particularly involved with hospices,those involved in arts & also a wider range of charities based in & around Leeds,WYorks.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Nottingham Limited
HealthMeditation Centre
Emanuel Hospital
HealthTo offer an annual pension to eligible persons and to include a Christmas bonus (if the years investment income is sufficient). To grant assistance to eligible persons in the form of payments for exceptional and essential items or services, especially where those in need are suffering a sickness, or are convalescent or otherwise disabled.
God's Church Of Peace
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareHelping the homeless within the borough of SouthwarkHelping orphan institutions in GhanaProviding secondhand clothing / hospital uniforms to Hospitals in GhanaProviding hospital pastoral care the sickOrganising soup kitchens for the homeless during the Christmas period, fund raising for kidney research foundations both here and abroad.Provide food to the needy under UK lockdown
Advance: The Institute For The Scotson Technique
Beneficiary group, HealthThe charity has continued with its aim of completing and publishing our Director's PhD on possible influences of breathing quality on outcome in children with cerebral palsy. This research forms the theoretical basis of The Scotson Technique as practised at Advance. Our long-term goal is to gain mainstream recognition on the National Health Service. We also offer hyperbaric oxygen to families.
The Pod Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureProvides entertainment for children and young people in hospitals and hospices throughout the UK.
The League Of Friends Of The Dover Hospitals
Associations, HealthTo support the work of Dover Hospital
N O P A N I C
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HealthProvides a confidential help-line, 0300 772 9844, 10-00am to 10-00pmProvides a night-time anxiety crisis telephone line, 01952 680835Provides telephone recovery groups & one to one telephone mentoring to members.Provides books, CDs & DVDs to help overcome anxiety disorders.Provides information and support to families and carers of sufferers.
European Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery (esoprs)
Health, ResearchTo advance the science and art of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and to improve the practice and teaching of this subject in Europe and to raise sufficient funds to make fellowship grants.
Service By Emergency Rider Volunteers
Charity and VCS support, HealthThe provision of an "Out of Hours" (7pm to 6am) rapid courier service for the transportation of blood, samples and any other items used for the medical or surgical treatment of patients for doctors, hospitals and laboratories free of charge; Attending various events to promote these activities, recruit new volunteers and raise funds to cover the operating costs of the charity.
Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre
Health, ReligionAdvancement of the Buddhist faith, through education programmes, and day courses held at the centre and at branch classes.
The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthSEBDA is a multi-disciplinary association. It serves the interests of children and young people experiencing difficulties in their social, emotional and mental health development by: promoting understanding of their needs;supporting those who work with them; providing training and education; engaging with policy making agencies and service providers;disseminating good practice.
Basildon Hospital And Community League Of Friends
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthProvision of Snack Bar facilities at Basildon Hospital Out Patents for the benefit of staff, patients and visitors. The tea bar is manned completely by volunteer staff Monday to Friday 10am to 2.00pm .
Bristol Area Kidney Patients Association
HealthProvide help and assistance to Renal Patients registered at Southmead Hospital BristolFinancial donations to the Renal Patients Welfare Fund administered by the Social WorkerTo provide equipment/aid to the renal unit which would not be supplied by the NHSA two-bedroom house for the use of patients and CarersProvide a holiday flat for patients to continue their treatment whilst on holiday
The League Of Remembrance
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareProvides companionship, welfare and modest financial assistance to widows and dependents of all who served in the Armed Forces, to retired armed forces personnel and to retired members of the nursing profession who help in a variety of ways in hospitals, hospices and other volunteer-based organisations; and to support those suffering from disability
Paulton Memorial Hospital League Of Friends
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthRecieving donations in lieu of flowers at funerals, organising annual fetes, running a charity shop and sweet trolley. Proceeds are used to donate equipment and furnishings to Paulton Memorial Hospital for the aid and treatment of patients.
Joseph Clarke School Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, LeisureTo provide such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the Local Education Authority for Joseph Clarke School for the visually impaired of London E4 9PP. To educate and assist visually impaired young persons through their leisure time activities to develop their physical mental and spiritual capacities.
The League Of Friends Of The St Helier NHS Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthRaising funds to be used for the benefit of patients in our hospitals. This is done through retail outlets, a shop and a teabar at St Helier hospital. There is also a yearly raffle draw.
Sportability
Health, LeisureSportability provides sport and challenging pursuits for people with all forms of paralysis - spinal cord injury, stroke, M.S etc. Activities include micro-light flying, gliding, sailing, canoeing, quad-biking, archery, clay pigeon shooting, BloKart sailing, wheelchair tennis, falconry and more. Their credo is taking the 'dis' out of disability and to focus on ability.
Rotary Club Of Felixstowe Charitable Trust
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureFunds raised through Public Fun Run, Christmas Santa and Rudolf Collections, Boxing Night, Annual International Night ,Concerts and Club Members.Main beneficiaries were Save the Children, Fresh Start New Beginnings, Park Run UK, Felixstowe Dementia Action Allliance, Felixstowe Opportunities Group, ShelterBox Trust and The Rotary Foundation.Donations were also made to many local good causes.
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.