Health Charities
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Hospital Houses
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingProvision of residential accommodation for older people in need.
Radio Marsden
Arts, HealthRadio Marsden is a hospital radio station, broadcasting to both the Royal Marsden Hospitals.
The Heathfield Silver Band
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe band continues to promote and teach brass band music in the community and regularly supports other organisations with their events and fund raising. The band has made a number of donations including to Chestnut Tree House and Brighton Hospital
Longlevens Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, HealthThe trustees job is to look after Longlevens Village Hall so that it is a pleasant clean and tidy place for groups or individuals to hire. We have regular users i.e. WI's, cubs, brownies and dancing classes. Also single hire for sales, quizzes, birthday and anniversary parties and plays. We have an entertainments license, but no alcohol licence. We hold a joint PPL/PRS licence.
The Churt Welfare Trust
Health, Social welfareThe relief either individually or collectively of persons resident in Churt or its neighbourhood who are in need, hardship or distress. Surplus income, if any, may be applied through organisations or other charities for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Churt.
Beaumont Relief In Need Charity
Charitable activities, HealthMake grants to individuals when needed subject to the charity's rules.
Friends Of Peterborough Hospital
Associations, HealthThe Charity provides equipment and improvements to the Foundation Trust Hospitals in Peterborough
The Williamson Home Fund
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, HousingReceives Investment Income and requests from Social Services, Doctors Surgeries and local Schools for financial assistance to families or individuals who need financial support.
D J Fielding Medical Research Trust
Health, ResearchCurrently;Studies into genetic factors influencing brain tumour risk and prostate cancer undertaken by The Institute of Cancer Research.Studies or Grants given for research and training into Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
Cedaroak Support Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareCedarOak offers counselling support for people who have experienced baby loss as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth or neo-natal death. We also provide counselling for those struggling after an abortion or facing an unintended pregnancy.We take referrals from medical practitioners. It is also possible for people to self-refer. Our counsellors are all professionally qualified.
The Portsmouth Stroke Club
Beneficiary group, HealthA weekly support group for elderly stroke survivors and their carers.
Punjab Eye Restoring Free Hospital (charity) Trust
Health, HeritageThis charity provides health services which include eye catoract operations, general medicine for all age groups. Currently it is providing this service to eighty villages in Punjab, India.
The League Of Friends Of Brixham Hospital
Associations, HealthRAFFLES,
Stafford And District Stroke Club
Health, LeisureProvides care and support to people who have suffered a stroke and who are at various stages of rehabilitation. Light meals are provided together with entertainment in the form of quizzes , bingo etc. Members are invited to participate in craft activities and every week exercises are provided by a professional to maintain or enhance mobility.Outings are arranged
The Balfour Trust For Rossett
Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureThe Trust will distribute grants 1 To advance education of all persons in the area of Rossett in the principles of abstinence from alcoholic drinks and drugs2 To relieve sickness of persons in the area who are in danger of dependency on alcoholic drink or drugs3 To provide or assist with provision of facilities for recreation in the area of benefit.
East Cheshire Deaf Children's Society
Beneficiary group, Childcare, HealthPROVIDE EVENTS TO HELP AND GIVE ADVISE TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS. ARRANGE DAYS OUT AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN. PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A PLAYGROUP FOR THE CHILDREN TO ATTEND EVERY FORTNIGHT.
The Walberton Binsted And West Barnham Sick Poor Fund
Health, Professions, Social welfareDispersing investment income from the proceeds of the sale of a district nurse's house in Walberton.
Dr Simpson's Memorial Nurses Cottage
Health, ProfessionsTo provide accomodation for district nurse for benifit of the community if required
British Psychosocial Oncology Society
Beneficiary group, Health, ResearchBPOS promotes the advancement of education, clinical practice, and research in psychosocial oncology among those who work with people with cancer and their families.
The Hodson's Horse British Officers Memorial Trust
Animals, Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, LeisureEstablished to perpetuate the memory of the Regiment known as Hodson's Horse and the British officers who served in it. Annual grants are given to: King Edward VII Hospital (' Sister Agnes'), Scholarships for the education of children of soldiers in India; provision of medals and trophies for sports events run by the Royal Armoured Corps and a HH Merit award for overseas cadets at RMAS Sandhurst.
The Friends Of Warminster Hospital
Associations, HealthTo provide healthcare services for the local hospital and community.
Liverpool Talking Newspaper For The Blind
Arts, HealthWeekly distribution of news and current events on electronic media to blind and partially-sighted people.
The J H Burn Charity Trust
Beneficiary group, HealthDonations to charities including hospitals, churches, youth ventures, community ventures and the arts mainly in the North East of England.
The Whitby Trust For The Blind
HealthAssistance to the registered blind of the Whitby area.
Association Of Friends Of Home Nursing In Birmingham
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe provision of grants for nursing equipment,nursing books and leaflets,patient aids and food parcels.
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.