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.
The Hospital Of The Blessed Jesus At Carlton
Economic and community development, Health, Heritage, HousingProvision & maintenance of 5 Grade 1 listed almshouse cottages. Applicants for residence must be from the Corby Northants rural area. No care services are provided.
The Mark Ridgwell Leukaemia Trust
Health, ResearchTo fund at the trustees discretion the purchase of medical, scientific or computer equipment as used in medical research , diagnosis or treatment or donation to a hospital whose activities are not carried out for profit.
Clevedon Care
HealthTransportation of any resident of Clevedon to hospitals and surgeries or for any other medical purpose.
Gweek Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, LeisurePlaygroups, primary school gym/dance, amateur drama and pantomime (rehearsal and performance), indoor archery, ballroom dancing and tea dancing, luncheon clubs, parish council meetings, antiques club, visually impaired people's club, fundraising , private parties, lectures films and demonstrations, U3A (art, sport)
The League Of Friends Of The Honiton Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo act as a 'Friend' to Honiton Hospital with Volunteer support, running a small shop in the Hospital reception area and raising funds in order to benefit both the patients in the Hospital but also in the Honiton community.
Radio General
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, HousingYour feel better station for Warrington & surrounding areas.Radio General broadcasts on Hospedia Radio channel 1 and online. Programmes include requests, items of local interest, Health & Wellbeing items, outside broadcasts and commentaries on Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings home games. Radio General Xtra is an alternative music based service for the hospital's waiting areas.
Robin Hoods Bay Institute
Health, Housing, LeisureWe provide in our building quiet recreational activities away from alcohol and the hurly-burly of public entertainment areas specifically for those at home from duty in the armed forces, and for the residents of the parish of Fylingdales.
The City Of London Police Federation Rupert Fund
Health, Saving of livesThe provision of holidays, nursing and other convalescent facilities.
The Dorking And District Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthProvides a Recorded Newsletter for the Blind and Partially Sighted.
Charity Of Gabriel Richards (otherwise Known As Goodnestone Hospital
Health, HousingFor the provision of affordable housing for persons over the age of 55 years of age in Goodnestone, Nr Canterbury, Kent
The Dorset Deaf Childrens Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, HealthThe Society provides grants and equipment to the County Service for Hearing Impaired Children, schools, hospitals and individuals; we also organise outings and events for the children and their families. Additionally it provides an information service for parents to enable them to make the best choices for their children.For more info visit our website - www.dorsetdcs.co.uk
The League Of Friends Of The Helston Community Hospital
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo raise funds to provide additional equipment for our hospital - over and above that supplied by the NHS.
The Royal London Hospital Kidney Patients' Association
HealthMedical/health/sicknessDisabilitySport/recreationGreater London/Essex/Hertfordshire
The Coventry And District Charitable Trust
HealthAwards grants of up to £1500 to charities whose beneficiaries live within Coventry or Warwickshire. Appeals to cover core running costs are not considered.
The Nottingham Anaesthetic Trust Fund
Healthgeneral medical and nursing charitable activities addressed to education and teaching leading to improved patient care. Purchase of apparatus for improved patient care.
Byfleet Community Action
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Health, Social welfareA HELPING HAND FOR DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE AND THEIR CARERS IN BYFLEET AND WEST BYFLEET. VOLUNTEERS CAN PROVIDE TRANSPORT TO DO SHOPPING, GO TO DOCTORS OR HOSPITAL, GO VISITING ETC AND MAY BE ABLE TO CARRY OUT ODD JOBS.
Crewkerne Welfare Transport Committee
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe relief of the aged, infirm, blind and physically handicapped people resident in Crewkerne and the neighbourhood by the provision of transport.
Rotary Club Of Burford And Kingham Trust Fund
Associations, Charity and VCS support, HealthFund raising by collection boxes for local and national charities as well as the running of events for the same purpose. Only small donations made this year. Balance to be donated in Rotary year 2103-14 to Shelterbox, Rotary Foundation, Contented Dementia (local charity) and other local causes.
Prudhoe Community Workshop Trust
Beneficiary group, HealthSupporting activities and services for young people in the Prudhoe area. Includes opportunities to gain qualifications, participate in healthy lifestyles and give young people the platform to express themselves, promote and support well-being and good mental health.
Friends Of Milton Keynes Hospital And Community
Associations, HealthTo support patients & their relatives, in the care of the NHS trusts operating in Milton Keynes Hospital and Community
Northam Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, LeisureThe provision of a venue, available at a low cost to all members of the community. The centre encourages activities that promote health and wellbeing and to provide facilities for the fitness of various age groups and for the disabled. It also provides facilities for amateur sport. The hall also provides a base for other charities to use for their fundraising and hire for family occasions.
Saint Mabyn Peace Memorial
Facilities, Health, LeisureThe village hall, meeting room and kitchen is available to hire by the public for social, recreational and educational functions. It serves as a community hub for local residents and the wider community and is rented out for various events, such as, meetings, coffee mornings, parties, wakes, workshops, craft groups, exercise groups, mental health support, amateur productions and corporate events.
Penybontfawr Male Voice Choir/cor Meibion Penybontfawr
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, HousingWe meet weekly to build musical repertoire. We go out between 10-20 times each year to sing in aid of charitable causes. We also perform at hospitals, private and public homes (senior citizens), churches, chapels, village halls and schools.
The Hinckley Lions Club Charity Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureSupported disabled swimming gala, British Heart Foundation, arboreetum, coping with cancer, girl guides, scouts, community mini bus, Xmas gifts for people in hospital.
The Friends Of Temple Balsall
Associations, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareThe main objects of the Society are to support the poor of the Alms Houses of the Lady Katherine Leveson Hospital and to aid in the upkeep of St. Mary's Church Temple Balsall and the Old Hall Temple Balsall. The full objects of the Society are as set out in its Constitution.
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.