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.
Mangreen Trust
Charitable activities, Health, LeisureMangreen Trust provides space, facilities for recreation, spiritual activities, swimming, training, wellness, meetings & educational activities. Monthly spiritual gatherings welcome any faith or none. In-person support for those with dementia, carers & the wider community. An honesty farm shop supports the local community. With our partner, we provide support to other charities and organisations.
The Northumberland Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, HealthTHE ORGANISATION IS INVOLVED IN EDUCATION, PUBLIC/CURRENT AFFAIRS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING, TRAINING OF ALL WOMEN IN THE COUNTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND.
World Orthopaedic Concern UK
Economic and community development, HealthThe aim of WOC UK is to educate and train personnel to treat and rehabilitate injured and disabled people in the developing world. Members of the association periodically travel to the countries in need of such help to conduct the programmes. In Cambodia funds are utilised for hospital construction. Current actives are in Ethiopia, Malawi & Ghana.
Skiers Trust Of Great Britain Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity supports snowsports by making grants primarily focused on young people and particularly in the context of education access for the disadvantaged, special educational needs, personal development and adventurous training, wellbeing and mental health as well as those developing their skills and talents as amateur sports competitors.
The Leigh Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, SocietyThe trust's main activity is grant making. Currently the trust provides support for organisations working in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation, criminal justice, asylum seekers, racial equality and education. The trustees review the trust's areas of interest on a regular basis
The Whipps Cross Hospital League Of Friends
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthRaising funds for the benefit of patients and staff of the Whipps Cross University Hospital
Leeke Church Schools And Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HealthProvides grants to young people aged 16 - 24 who live, or whose parents/carers live, within the City of Lincoln and are in financial need through low family income and/or difficult circumstances. Grants support study at Higher and Further Education, 6th Form, Apprenticeships and Vocational courses and help develop spiritual, moral, physical and mental health well-being.
The Gerald Bentall Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, HealthSupporting charities in Southern England, assisting hospitals, churches, youth organisations, care and welfare of the elderly, handicapped education and the preservation of the environment.
The 1930 Fund For District Nurses (no 1)
Charitable activities, Health, ProfessionsGrant making
Glorious International Ministries
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareWe hold Weekly Worship,Study and prayer meetings. We endeavour to meet the needs of the low income families in Lambeth tackling poverty,community breakdowns and strengthening families through worship, workshops and advice/ counselling sessions. Our Overseas efforts are aimed at tackling poverty,sponsors,medical supplies and clothes to the communities within Sierra Leone,Uganda and Burundi
The Inverforth Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthMakes grants to eleven core charities from sectors including health and hospices, youth, music and the arts.
Relationships Plymouth
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthRelationship counselling, Education and Training courses, Sexual Therapy Service, work with young people in schools, Family Counselling
M. S. Research Treatment And Education Limited
Healthprovides services, care, counselling, advice, information , sponsors and undertakes research in the field of multiple sclerosis
Ampthill Public Hall
Animals, Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthA community hall serving the needs of many organisations in Bedfordshire for various functions. Comprises hall, stage, committee room, kitchen and bar. Hired through bookings officer (see email or by phone 01525 634215). Uses include weddings, birthdays, barn dances, tea dances, quiz nights, drama performances, dog shows, breast cancer screening, exhibitions, charity fundraising.
Friends Of Rosie Childrens Cancer Research Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, HealthThe object of the charity is to fund and promote research into the causes, distribution, symptoms, pathology and treatment of cancer in children and to disseminate the results of such research.
Ethiopian Community In Britain
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingProvide informaiton, advice, counselling, referral, interpretation, translation and accompanying services on housing, welfare, health, immigration & asylum, education, training, employment to men, women, older people, young people, children, abled and disabled of all ethnic backgrounds.
Colchester Children's Charity Appeal
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthA GRANT GIVING BODY FOR THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND DISABILITY FOR CHILDREN IN THE COLCHESTER AREA WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM SICKNESS, DISABILITY OR TERMINAL ILLNESS IN ANY SUCH WAY AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
The Friends Of St Luke's
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Friends of St Luke's Hospital offer a guiding service for visitors to the hospital, as well as raising funds from the proceeds of two coffee shops on the hospital premises and through donations to benefit all at the hospital. From the funds raised, the charity is able to help doctors or hospital departments obtain items that would not normally be available through normal NHS funding.
Mahasi Dhamma Fellowship
Health, ReligionThe main activity of the charity is to run a "Meditation Center" to promote the practice of "Satipathana Vipassana Meditation" in the "Theravada Buddhist " tradition . The Centre is open to all regardless of race, creed, or religion .
The Lavinia Norfolk Centre Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, LeisureThe Lavinia Norfolk Trust raises money to support the children with disabilities who attend the Lavinia Norfolk Centre; a specialist centre, within The Angmering School, for children with Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment or Physical Disabilities. The Trust aims to provide additional sporting and educational opportunities for these disabled young people and to enrich their lives as a result
Odyssey Project Limited
HealthOdyssey exists for the relief of suffering of adults with cancer through the provision of residential programmes which use adventure in the outdoors to enhance quality of life.
The League Of Friends Of Northwick Park Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthRuns charity shop/within Northwick Park Hospital. Draws commission from other traders in adjacent area. Provides cash for equipment/comfort to benefit patients of the hospital.
Ford Youth And Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureTo provide a centre for recreation and leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare, in particular young people, and to promote the education and training of young people. We also work with the most vulnerable in our community and those with anxiety or mental health issues.
The Barnet Bereavement Service
Health, Social welfareWe offer bereavement counselling to adult residents in The London Borough of Barnet.
Young At Heart
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareYoung at Heart offers help and support to families of babies and children receiving treatment for a cardiac condition at the Birmingham Children's Hospital. We provide ward visits for families and work with the Heart Unit at the Birmingham Childrens Hospital. Our aim is to bring the families together at social events, where they can meet with other families, share experiences and make new friends.
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.