Health Charities
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Shropshire Cerebral Palsy Society
Charitable activities, HealthAssistance to persons with Cerebral Palsy by making grants to individuals or organisations.If you have Cerebral Palsy (CP) and live in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin we can help with grants for;White goodsHolidaysTherapiesShoesWheelchairsTherapeutic equipmentHippotherapy
East London Nursing Society Trust
Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareMaking grants to groups providing support for poor-sick resident in Tower Hamlets.
Lord And Lady Lurgan Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, ResearchMusic and the encouragement of young musicians is a key activity. Other grants in the England and Northern Ireland are mainly to medical causes with an emphasis on research and medical conditions affecting older people the care of people suffering from cancer including support for hospices and disability particularly deafness. In South Africa grants are given in areas of perceived need.
The Matthew Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe Matthew Trust is a national charity for people with mental health problems and victims of abuse as they are amongst the most misunderstood and disadvantaged in our society. We give help for their everyday lives - for example - clothing, furniture and equipment to repair bleak homes, respite breaks for the family, child carers holidays, second chance education to encourage back to work or hobbi
Caring Outreach International Charity (coic)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Research, Saving of livesCares for the destitute through training, job placement, also refugees, disabled, elderly, children, young people, homeless, people in crime,HIV/Aids and the sick,through a variety of services such as medical care, sports activities, emergency relief, music, drama, rehabilitation, education, campaign, community safety/Developments,representation, faith, housing, counselling,providing clean waters
Friends Of The Bradford Royal Infirmary
Associations, HealthThe Friends of the B.RI. provide a range of services to supplement the work of the Hospital. This may take the form of financial help, providing for example items of medical equipment that are beyond the budget of an individual ward or department. The two Tea Bars provide refreshment for outpatients and visitors . Non-financial assistance is given on wards and clinics throughout the Hospital.
Forest Gate Brethren In Christ Church
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Christian religion in accordance with doctrine and articles of faith.The relief of poverty, hardship and distress and the relief of sickness.Teaching of the Christian religion to the local communityProviding advice and counselling to families, individuals and couplesProvide emotional support to the community where necessaryOrganising Social events
The League Of Friends Of The Sheldon Nursing Home
Associations, Health, Housing, Social careFunding for improvements to the amenities for the benefit of patients, relatives & staff.
National Nurses Nutrition Group
Health, ProfessionsThe objectives of the NNNG are to promote education in nutrition and related subjects for members of the nursing profession, for the public benefit, and especially for the benefit of patients in the hospital and community.
The Wiltshire Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareProvide grants to distressed brother masons their distressed widows dependents individuals and organisations within the county of Wiltshire and Unitary Authority of Swindon for the general relief of medical mental and physical distress among the elderly disabled surgical cases and those subject to violence.
Brighton And Sussex Institute Of Orthopaedics Charitable Trust
HealthTo facilitate teaching education and research in orthopaedic and accident surgery.
Loughton Voluntary Care Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfareVolunteers provide transport for the elderly frail to hospitals, surgeries and clinics. They also undertake shopping, befriending and the occasional odd job. A weekly escorted shopping by minibus provides social contact and enables elderly people to shop independently with help. Ipad familiarization sessions are also offered
The League Of Friends Of The Ruthin Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthTo mobilise, encourage, foster and maintain the interest of the public in the patients and the support of Ruthin Hospital by means of voluntary service.To provide funds for the purpose of supplementing in such manner as the charity thinks fit the resources of the hospital services.
Sheffield Deaf Sports And Social Club
Associations, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareProvides a place to socialise , exchange information and integrate within the Deaf Community and learn British Sign Language . Groups - Chess , Snooker , Church , OAP , Social Club and Golf Society and Indoors Game are available for members to join .
The Cotswold Listener
Arts, HealthRecords and distributes a weekly talking newspaper and magazine on CD, memory stick and via website to approximately 165 visually impaired listeners in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and North Cotswolds.
The Bonhomie United Charity Society
Health, Social welfareSupport to dementia sufferers and their familiesSocial isolation amongst the elderlyYoung peopleVeteransAnimal welfare
The Amicable Foundation
Charitable activities, Health, LeisureMakes grants using income from trust fund:- (A) Principally to support Christ's Hospital pupils who otherwise would be unable to afford participation in cultural, career-development or sporting trips for which they have been selected and which would be beneficial; (B) Advancement of education in any other manner the trustees may think fit.
The Q A R N N S Association
Armed forces, Health, Social welfareTo further the efficiency of the Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service for the public benefit by fostering esprit de corp amongst its members and by providing relief for past and present members and their dependants who are in need, hardship and distress.
Hayastan All-Armenian Charitable Trust Of Great Britain
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Saving of livesEducational activities in Armenia and Artsakh by sponsoring schools; support welfare programmes in the devastated earthquake area and for homeless refugees; aid/renovate hospitals and educational institutions.
The League Of Friends Of The Gosport War Memorial Hospital
Associations, Health, HeritageProvide hospital and others with financial support
Ken Hawley Collection Trust
HealthThe Trust was created to acquire and safeguard, for the nation, a unique collection covering the range of Sheffield manufactures: edge tools, cutlery and flatware, silver, surgical instruments and related supporting trades. It is recognised as being of national importance in terms of its scale, quality and coherence. The Collection provides a focus for research and enables public exhibitions.
National Deaf Children's Society Norfolk Region
Beneficiary group, HealthNorfolk Deaf Children's Society supports deaf children and their families throughout Norfolk. This is done primarily through regular newsletters, meetings, events, activities and trips, and through its equipment fund.
Penwithick Community Hall
Arts, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareThe hall is used for recreation and education and is open to all. Groups using the hall are dancing,council meetings,exercise and keep fit group,phab adult meetings and socialising, training sessions and bingo.It is also used by the clays practice nurse to hold copd meetings. It is also availabile to hire for parties and wakes.ect.
The League Of Friends Of South Petherton Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthFund raising by subscriptions and events
Viscount Portman's Charitable Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, ReligionThe charity makes grants for (i) the upkeep of the Portman Family chapel at Bryanston (ii) support for the Friends of Blandford Hospital and (iii) support for the ecclesiastical and charitbale purposes of (a) Durwerston and Bryanston PCC (b) Blandford Forum PCC and (c) Blandford St Mary PCC
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.