Health Charities
Discover 3,316 Health charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Godfrey Holmes Foundation
Health, ResearchWe seek to distribute the trust income to promote the study of and research into mental health, nervous and neurological diseases. We aim to provide facilities to assist or support persons disabled through age, sickness, infirmity, accident or disease.
North Midlands Ia
Arts, HealthTo provide practical help and advice to anyone who is about to have a surgical procedure which will result in an ileostomy or internal pouch. To keep members of the charity and other interested groups aware of topics of interest by means of periodic publications and local meetings.
Smith's Cirencester Poor Charity
Health, Social welfareThe trustees hold four regular quarterly meetings each year when the trustees consider applications referred to them from various local sources including local medical practices, the local hospital, Social Services, The Citizen Advice Bureau and other local charitable and voluntary organisations.
Parish Lands Charity
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, ReligionWithin the Ecclesiastical Parish of Studley cash grants are paid to individuals and organisations to further the education and religious education of young people and for the relief of need generally in times of crisis. In support of their ancillary activities grants are paid to hospitals and homes for the elderly and the disabled. An annual maintenance grant is paid to the Parish Church.
Wilsden Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureCOLLECTS MONIES FOR ACWW; DONATES TO LOCAL CHARITIES SUCH AS MANORLANDS HOSPICE, BRADFORD EAR TRUST & WILSDEN VILLAGE HALL; PROVIDES REFRESHMENTS FOR VILLAGE ACTIVITIES. PROVIDE A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR MEMBERS TO PURSUE HOBBIES, NEW SKILLS & FRIENDSHIPS.
Burnley And District Talking Newspaper Association
Arts, HealthProvide the local printed newspaper on to memory stick and distribute to the blind and partially sighted people in the Burnley Area of Lancashire
Maidstone Hospitals' Broadcasting Service
Arts, HealthProvision of broadcasting services to patients and staff at Maidstone Hospital
The League Of Friends Of St Mary Abbots
Arts, Associations, Health, HousingLeague for the period of 1.1.09 to 31.12.09, funded 48 concerts in the homes, give a Capita Grant of -ú25, so every resident received a Christmas present/party. In addition, in line with the Charity Commissions thought, we had a surplus of -ú3000 which we divided equally between the two trusts to re-fund, resulting in a wide variety of objects purchased for the benefit of the resident.
Papur Sain Ceredigion Talking Newspaper
Arts, HealthDarparu tapiau gaset I'r deillion neu rhanol ddall.Preparing taped casettee for the blind or partially blind
Woodley Volunteer Centre
Charity and VCS support, Health, ReligionMain purpose to provide a volunteer "taxi service" to needy people to hospital, surgeries only at present. Office in local church staffed(10-12 am) ,at present only Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, by volunteers who put those in need in touch with drivers. We no longer run an alarm aids scheme.
The Leicestershire Neurological Trust
Education, Health, ResearchThe Leicestershire Neurological Trust provides funds for individuals within the university hospitals of Leicester to pursue individual educational and research activity in the area of neurological disease. It also funds equipment to enable individuals to pursue these activities.
Llandudno Rotary Club Trust Fund
Associations, Education, HealthLlandudno Rotary club is a member of RIBI. Charity income is raised by Club Members activities in LLandudno area by organising collections at Christmas, Llandudno Extravaganza, and members donations. Donations and help given to local charities e.g. hospices, disable school, international charities, and Rotary Foundation
Wyboston, Chawston And Colesden Village Hall
Facilities, HealthProvision of a Village Hall for local community use including Parish Council meetings, clubs, MP surgery, polling station and events such as Harvest Supper, Bingo Nights, etc.
Charnwood Stroke Club
Associations, HealthSocial club to meet others affected by stroke. Trips & meals out, guest speakers, cards, dominoes & bingo etc.
Lincoln Medical Education Charity
Health, ResearchTo promote and advance the study and general knowledge of medicine and science relating to the progress and development of all branches of medicine and surgery and dentistry.
The W T J Griffin Charitable Settlement
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, ResearchSupport given particularly to educational and healthcare (primarily for the elderly) charities. Educational charities supported include the 21st Century Learning Initiative, two schools and a Cambridge college.Medical charities supported include Research into Ageing (part of Age UK), cancer relief and other medical charities.
Portsmouth Area Talking News
Arts, HealthProvides a service to blind and partially sighted people by providing audio versions of 7 news publications.
Friends Of Derriford Hospital Kidney Unit
Associations, HealthTo relieve patients at Derriford Hospital Kidney Unit by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment or facilities occasionally providing educational and training assistance for patients and renal staff.
Erauk
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthFundraising activities to meet demands led charitable projects in Eritrea have been our priority. Currently the two main projects are i) in support of children and schools for the visually and hearing impaired, and ii) in support of education of students through the provision of suitable electronic devices.
Hospital Of St Michael The Archangel
Health, Housinglooking after 4 Almshouses and occupiers thereof
Pinching Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareTo promote the good physical and mental health of those living, working or receiving education in the area of benefit.The Charity provides transport, auxiliary medical provisions, disabled access and living modifications etc for the sick, elderly and disabled within the local community.
Stockton Multiple Sclerosis Group
Beneficiary group, Healthsupport people with multiple sclerosis, and their families in the Borough of Stockton - on - Tees and surrounding area
The Winchester Rural District Welfare Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HealthTo provide assistance, within the member villages,for those in need when help is not available from public funds.Types of help available:Grants to relieve distress, sickness or infirmity.Gifts in kind to help those in needTransport costs for those entering hospital and for visiting relatives.Help for students and those seeking employment.School extra-curricular activities.
The Angela Trueman Memorial Trust Fund
HealthSUPPORT BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Southolt Town Lands
Beneficiary group, Health, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareGrants are made twice a year to Southolt Church, Village Residents, Local Community Bus, Parish Newsletter(s), East Anglian Air Ambulance, EACH - East Anglian Children's Hospice and others based on need including grants in support of the Village Environment.
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.