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Saving of lives Charities That specialise in Humanitarian relief

Discover 241 Saving of lives charities that specialise in humanitarian relief. Use the search below to filter within these results.

241
Charities
£2,565,160,009
Total Income
£5,150,924
Avg Income
75.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Oxfam

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Oxfam's objects are to prevent and relieve poverty and protect the vulnerable anywhere in the world. Oxfam furthers its objects through interlinked activities of humanitarian relief, development work and advocacy and campaigning. Oxfam is an affiliate member of Oxfam International. Details of Oxfam's mission and ways of working can be found at www.oxfam.org.uk

Latest Income: £339,366,903
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The British Red Cross Society

Charity and VCS support, Housing, Saving of lives

The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people to recover and move on with their lives.

Latest Income: £287,100,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Charitable activities, Heritage, Saving of lives

To save lives, promote safety and rescue service efficiency, and provide relief from disaster at sea and on inland and flood waters; to advance the education of the public in matters relating to sea, inland and flood water safety, and in the history and heritage of the Institution; to relieve/assist those who have been involved in saving lives at sea and on inland and flood waters in any capacity.

Latest Income: £251,300,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Salvation Army Social Work Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Saving of lives

The provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters

Latest Income: £239,727,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Amanat Charity Trust

Saving of lives

To provide relief to victims of natural disasters and man made disasters worldwide regardless of colour, race ,ethnicity and to facilitate rehabilitation back into communities by providing sustainable aid concentrating on education and welfare projects

Latest Income: £78,433,146
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Plan International UK

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives

Plan International UK is a global children's charity. We strive to advance children's rights and equality for girls all over the world. We work to give every child the same chance in life by giving children and their communities access to education, healthcare, clean water and more. And if disaster strikes we are there to protect children to keep them learning and help them recover.

Latest Income: £61,680,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Horder Healthcare

Health, Saving of lives

Horder Healthcare operates a hospital for patients requiring orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal services which is supported by a number of outreach centres in the South East. It owns and operates a second hospital, also in the South East, which delivers maxillofacial, plastic reconstruction surgery and ophthalmology.

Latest Income: £40,002,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The London Orphan Asylum (reed's School)

Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Saving of lives

To provide education in Cobham for boys from the ages of 11 - 18, and girls in the Sixth Form. The objects of the Foundation, as set down in the Act and Constitution, are to advance the education of boys or girls who have lost one or both parents through death, divorce, or other family disaster, and whose home life, as a result, is unsatisfactory, unhappy or abnormal.

Latest Income: £29,598,000
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Central British Fund For World Jewish Relief

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

World Jewish Relief is the UK Jewish community's international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant, we bring dignity to the elderly, assistance to refugees and we respond to international disasters.

Latest Income: £15,456,679
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The United Kingdom Islamic Mission

Charity and VCS support, Religion, Saving of lives

The charity's activities include raising funds for all disasters, human sufferings, human needs, for educational purposes and to provide centers for worship.

Latest Income: £14,606,087
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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North England Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives, Society

A Christian Church involved in promoting the Gospel: active in education & service to the whole community through programmes aimed at youth, family, marriage, health and spiritual development; all seek to encourage good citizenship. A strong emphasis is placed on healthful living to prevent disease. The charity, as a Mission, also assists overseas in humanitarian aid through its related charities.

Latest Income: £12,605,027
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Samaritan's Purse International Limited

Religion, Saving of lives

Samaritan's Purse is a non-profit, Christian organisation providing church support and emergency relief and development assistance to the victims of war, famine, natural disaster, and disease, with the aim of demonstrating God's love to all and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Latest Income: £10,659,919
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The British Province Of The Unitas Fratrum (moravian Church)

Religion, Saving of lives

EDUCATION & TRAININGOVERSEAS AID / FAMINE RELIEFACCOMODATION / HOUSINGRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

Latest Income: £8,506,534
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Edhi International Foundation UK

Economic and community development, Saving of lives

The principal activity of Edhi International Foundation (UK) is to provide Humanitarian Relief aid to the Needy and Vulnerable regularly as well in times of Emergency & Disasters.

Latest Income: £6,331,594
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Agape Ministries LTD

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives

Presenting the Gospel in word and action on campuses, in the workplace, the community and around the world. Developing products and resources to aid our workers, partners and volunteers.Developing strategic partnerships with churches and other organisations. Global Aid Network to provide Humanitarian Aid and relief wherever needed.

Latest Income: £4,937,139
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Hazrat Sultan Bahu Trust (uk)

Education, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Relieve poverty throughout the world, Aid victims of natural disasters, All done in accordance with the teachings of holy Quran.Also conduct educational centres namely Madressa, School etc.Also conduct place of worship namely Mosque.

Latest Income: £3,141,389
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Mothers' Union

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Saving of lives

THE MOTHERS' UNION DELIVERS ITS CORE OBJECTIVES TO SUPPORT FAMILY LIFE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPEMENT,TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING,PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP,CAMPAIGNING,EMERGENCY RELIEF TO THOSE WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS MET WITH ADVERSITY,MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES - TO FACILITATE THE CHARITY'S WORK WITHIN COMMUNITIES WHERE THERE IS A MOTHERS' UNION PRESENCE.

Latest Income: £3,121,538
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Welfare Association

Beneficiary group, Heritage, Housing, Saving of lives

HEALTH: PROVISIONS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN, GAZA CBR PROGRAMME, MATERNAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, WATSAN. EDUCATION: CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, CORE SKILLS, ECD, SKILLS TRAINING, PALESTINIAN MUSEUM. OTHER SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: LIVELIHOODS PROJECTS, E.G. FOOD SECURITY, MICROLOANS, SUPPORT FOR FISHING COMMUNITIES, HOME REHABILITATION. EMERGENCY RELIEF IN TIMES OF CRISIS.

Latest Income: £2,186,640
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Lakshmi-Narayana Trust

Saving of lives

General Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingOverseas aid/Famine reliefReligious activities

Latest Income: £1,667,439
Areas of Operation: Newham
Status: Registered
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Imdadul Muslimeen

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social care, Social welfare

We donate to charitable organisations with similar charitable objectives as our charity. We support poor children and orphans, widows, victims of natural disasters like earth quakes, floods, etc. through relief organisations carrying out relief work in affected areas. We donate to orphanages & educational institutions for girls & boys in poor countries. We provide clean water by digging wells etc.

Latest Income: £1,604,162
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation

Charitable activities, Saving of lives, Social welfare

The Foundation makes grants to charitable bodies in accordance with the objects set out in the trust deed. In addition to supporting local and national charities,mainly on a regular basis,the Foundation has made overseas grants to advance education,relieve poverty,sickness,and suffering some of which have been caused by conflict and disasters.

Latest Income: £1,600,539
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Global Partners (uk)

Economic and community development, Saving of lives

Humanitarian Aid and Development and provide logistical and financial support to other charities working in similar fields of service.

Latest Income: £1,544,669
Areas of Operation: Afghanistan
Status: Registered
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Lloyd's Of London Foundation

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Saving of lives

Grant making foundation supporting and working in partnership with charitable organisations with a focus on education, employment, skills and disaster relief.

Latest Income: £1,540,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Privy Purse Charitable Trust

Charitable activities, Saving of lives

The aims of the Privy Purse Charitable Trust are to make grants to charities of which The King is Patron, support ecclesiastical establishments associated with The King and to make contributions in the event of either National or International disasters.

Latest Income: £1,010,097
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Feed The Poor

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Humanitarian Aid abroad & UK, includes Emergency Response, Feeding, Agriculture, Empowerment, Shelter, Health, Medical Aid & Equipment to Clinics and Hospitals, Orphans Sponsorship & Orphan related projects within Communities. Widows Assistance, Clean Water & Sanitary solutions. Provision of Education to the less fortunate and all that entails. Assistance to Community & homeless in UK.

Latest Income: £938,458
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many humanitarian-relief saving of lives charities are there in the UK?

There are 241 registered humanitarian-relief saving of lives charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the humanitarian-relief saving of lives charities by income?

British Heart Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£410.6m). 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 humanitarian-relief saving of lives charities?

Humanitarian-relief saving of lives charities reported a combined annual income of £2.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for humanitarian-relief saving of lives charities?

Across all humanitarian-relief saving of lives charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 75.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of humanitarian-relief saving of lives charities?

Humanitarian-relief saving of lives charities have an average annual income of £5.2m. 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.