Health Charities
Discover 3,316 Health charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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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.
Friends Of Kings College Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthThe main aim of the charity is to raise funds to provide amenities and comforts for the benefit of patients and staff at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We provide furniture and curtains for the wards as well as help with the purchase of medical equipment and supporting outpatient waiting areas.
Dr Prem Nath Berry Educational Trust
Charitable activities, Education, Health, Professions, Saving of lives1. To advance public education and training in the field of medicine by supporting medical professionals through training, workshops, seminars and personal engagement. 2. Provision of scholarships to help doctors, nurses and paramedics from all parts of India to come to the United Kingdom for training/attachment.
British Infertility Counselling Association
HealthCharity to support Fertility counsellors and promote Fertility counselling
Samuel William Farmer Trust
Beneficiary group, Environment, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe Trust is for the benefit of poor people who through ill health, disability or old age are unable to earn their own livelihood; for educational and training purposes; and for the benefit of hospitals, nursing and convalescent homes or similar objects for the advancement of health or saving of lives. Supports wildlife/conservation projects for the benefit of the local community.
Rhys Daniels Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingThe aim of the trust is to provide "home from home" care in support of major hospitals across the UK as a perfect environment for children and families at such a stressful time.
Long Buckby Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, Health, Heritage, LeisureOperate and maintain Long Buckby Community Centre, a two storey community owned building, run for the benefit of the local community.Hire of rooms to local groups and societies for example - Darby and Joan, The Alzheimers Society, Gardening, History, WI, Bowls.Also commercial groups - keep fit, Tai Chi. Blood Donor service and local and elections.Available for private hire
First Stop Centre (mid-Essex Branch)
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareTo relieve the condition of disadvantaged persons in mid-Essex experiencing difficulties with homelessness, joblessness, substance misuse, physical and mental health problems, learning difficulties by the provision of support services to assist them in maintaining normal relationships with and within their community.
Bolnhurst Stables Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, Facilities, Health, ReligionWe work with small groups of vulnerable adults, including learning disabled, autistic, ex-offenders and those with mental health problems. We care for 5 acres of woodland, hedges and meadow and grow herb and wildflower plants to sell. We also produce an increasing number of our own preserves, cards, jewellery and gifts. We regularly open to the public and also welcome visitors and volunteers.
Understanding Dementia
HealthWe work in the field of dementia, providing awareness and information about the condition, and training in its effective management.
The League Of Friends Of Southlands Hospital Shoreham-By-Sea
Associations, HealthTo provide equipment and service to Southlands Hospital
Oxygen & Wellness Therapy Centre
Associations, Health, LeisureWE offer oxygen therapy treatment to sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis and other conditions We also offer a range of Alternative complimentary therapies i.e Physiotherapy, Yoga, Massage, Reflexology etc
New Life Community Church North Walsham
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareWe are a church operating in and serving North Walsham and the surrounding areas. We carry out regular church activities - church services and so on - as well as running an assortment of social activities, children's and youth groups. We are also involved in other various activities such as counselling, particularly pregnancy crisis and bereavement counselling.
The Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team
Health, Saving of livesThe team provides search & rescue facilities for use by police/ambulance services, mainly in West Yorkshire, but throughout England/Wales. The team also provides training and gives talks/visits to various interested groups, about mountain rescue.
The League Of Friends Of The Aldeburgh And District Community Hospital
Associations, HealthTo provide those extra services and facilities for the local hospital which the NHS is either unwilling or unable to provide in order to help inpatients, outpatients and staff.
The Bognor Regis Friends Of The Hospitals
Associations, Health, HeritageTo provide patients in the Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital with comforts and amenities including facilities, buildings & equipment not normally available through the NHS & in certain circumstances to subscribe towards specialised equipment located or to be located at other hospitals which also serve our community.
Ellesmere Community Care Centre League Of Friends
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareThe main activity of the charity is to raise funds for the support of the Community Care Centre by means of our charity shop and organising social events, attending fetes etc which help our funds and gain publicity.
The Calm Trust
Beneficiary group, HealthTo support children and families associated with the treatment of cancer or leukaemia
The Isles Of Scilly Medical Launch Trust
Health, ProfessionsIn order to achieve the objects of the charity the trustees have the power to purchase or hire a motor launch to carry patients, medical supplies, doctors, dentists, nurses and other persons working for the health of the people of the Isles of Scilly.
Crossline Christian Counselling Service (maidstone)
HealthCrossline is a counselling service based upon the Christian faith and doctrine. Our objectives and activities are to promote and protect the physical, spiritual and mental health of those who have need by way of a Christian ethos and counselling that includes support for couples and individuals regardless of faith.
H And M Castang Charitable Trust
Health, ResearchThe aim of the charity is to fund research on cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions that cause disability. This includes basic science research to help understand the causes of disability and research that focuses on the effectiveness of interventions to improve disability and wellbeing and research on the impact of relevant health services
Shottery Memorial Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, HealthShottery Memorial Hall provides facilities for use by local organisations including school & youth groups, mental health charities, orchestra, dance etc. Shottery Youth Theatre performs an annual panto and there are frequent special events, including an annual summer fete.Facilities include 2 halls, bar/lounge, kitchens and art studio.The Hall Committee meets monthly.
Woodham Christian Centre LTD
Health, Housing, Religion, Social careResidential and Nursing Care Daycare to the community
Jesus Hospital
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareTHE CHARITY WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE ALMSHOUSES FOR 17 POOR PERSONS OF EITHER SEX, MARRIED OR UNMARRIED AND BEING MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND OF WHOM, AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, SIX SHALL BE WOMEN AND ELEVEN SHALL BE MEN. ALMSPEOPLE SHALL HAVE RESIDED IN THE CITY OF CANTERBURY FOR NOT LESS THAN 7 YEARS AND SHALL BE PERSONS OF NOT LESS THAN 55 YEARS OF AGE.
The League Of Friends Of The Southampton Eye Unit
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthProvision of a Support Volunteer service (to provide assistance to patients and staff)Operation of a Tea BarFundraising Proceeds go toward the purchase of hospital equipment and/or the improvement of amenities in the Eye Unit.
Heather Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social careA weekly social club, providing a warm, caring atmosphere for the elderly, and those with early dementia; where they are stimulated by games, exercise and entertainment.It also gives respite to their carers two days a week.
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.