Saving of lives Charities That specialise in Humanitarian relief
Discover 1,294 Saving of lives charities that specialise in humanitarian relief. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Thermosafe Foundation
Economic and community development, Saving of livesSupport of humanitarian relief and development projects in China and other countries through partner organisations that meet our accountability and ethical guidelines. Support and management of educational and training programmes worldwide that concur with donors' initiatives.Ethical leadership development and training in cross cultural and high-need locations.
Women's India Association Of The UK
Beneficiary group, Education, Saving of lives, Social welfareEmpowerment of women and children from disadvantaged backgrounds through education, entrepreneurial and vocational skills, rehabilitation and life skills. It also provides financial aid in areas of natural disasters and emergencies.
Dome Education & Welfare Foundation
Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo provide educational, medical facilities and relief of hardship among widows, orphans, and victims of natural disasters.
Babylon Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Saving of livesBabylon Educational Foundation is a voluntary organisation that aims to strengthen educational outcomes, provide support to learners, and improve learning environments for students, teachers, and the wider community.We aim to offer and support children and young people through education and careers. Our goal is to make a positive impact through education and humanitarian aid.
The Suffolk Historic Churches Trust
Saving of livesThe charitable purposes of the trust are to apply the income and capital of the trust to the preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and reconstruction of churches in Suffolk.
Aquabox
Economic and community development, Saving of livesWE SUPPLY HUMANITARIAN AID AND A FACILITY TO PURIFY CONTAMINATED WATER TO AREAS OF NEED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. WE WERE GIVEN THE QUEENS AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE IN 2016
International Helping Hands UK Charity Limited
Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe charity activity is to collect donations for the public benefit, the relief and assistance of people in need in any part of the world who are the victims of war or natural disaster or catastrophe or in poverty by supplying donations to them through other charities or government approved organizations in any part of the word.
Syrian Refugee Relief Fund
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareWe raise funds for the relief and assistance for the victims of war, conflict or natural disaster, through the provision of food, clothing, bedding, medical aid, accommodation, access to water and sanitation. This includes supporting an orphan's programme and a prosthetic limbs clinic. In particular for, but not limited to the benefit of people in Syria and surrounding countries.
Mercy 4 All Foundation
Religion, Saving of livesOur charity purpose, is the relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, bodies, organisations and/or countries affected. Mainly, though not exclusively, by arranging for the purchase and delivery of aid. The charity provides education by providing quran and other education material.
Redeemed Christian Church Of God: Oasis Of Life Southampton
Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives- Running church services, holding seminars in the church with proven ministers of the faith to guide members in the various aspect of Christian faith, - Support for other charities and Christian events,- Providing overseas aid and famine relief, and involving in economic and community development- Community outreach events- Welfare support to members and general public.
The International Buddhist Relief Organisation (i B R O)
Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo help to relieve the suffering of people everywhere, regardless of their status, creed or geographical locations, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress as a result of local, national or international disaster or by reason of their social economic circumstances in accordance with the Buddhist doctrine and principles and to extend such help also to animals everywhere who are in need
Atlantic Pacific International Rescue Limited
Saving of livesThe charity's objects (Objects) are specifically restricted to the following:to save lives at sea and on inland waters throughout the world for the public benefit including without limitation:to promote safety and provide relief from disaster at sea and on inland waters;to provide technical expertise, training, equipment to build lifeboatsto set standards for marine rescue
St Gregorios Indian (malan Kara) Orthodox Church
Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfarefor the relief of people in need Kerala,IndiaEducation/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessDisabilityRelief of Poverty,Famine reliefReligious activities,Sport/recreationEconomic/Community development/Employment
Saiva Munnetta Sangam (uk)
Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe advancement of the public in the,precepts and practice of Hinduism and in particular Saivaism and to promote "Community service through Saiva (Hindu) concern".The relief of sickness,financial hardship and preservation of health and in particular among people affected by the tsunami or any other natural or unforeseen disaster in Sri-Lanka or any part of Asia.
Cardiff Gospel Hall Trust
Beneficiary group, Religion, Saving of livesThe preaching of the Christian gospel, The study of the Bible as the basis of all spiritual, moral and ethical teaching The provision of places where men, women and children can pray, especially intimes of crisis and disaster. The provision of a base from which persons can go out to spread the Christiangospel and in their everyday lives be exponents of Christian values.
The Mutley Foundation
Economic and community development, Saving of livesThe charity's activities are to promote and support health, education and welfare of communities. It also supports humanitarian aid when required. The trustees of the Foundation envisage continuing to support Charities known to them, and as this will absorb its available funds for the forseeable future, the Trustees do not welcome unsolicited applications.
Talk Direct Charitable Trust
Saving of lives, Social welfareThe Talk Direct Charitable Trust was set up primarily for the benefit of the underprivileged and disadvantaged people of Bharuch, India, but to also act to provide emergency aid following a natural or other disaster in other affected regions across the globe. Last year the charity supported other UK charities who are currently helping the poorest in the UK and Africa with donations.
Urgent Projects
Economic and community development, Saving of livesUrgent Projects is a charitable aid delivery service that provides urgent humanitarian aid to those who require it
Oswestry Lions Club (cio)
Associations, Charitable activities, Saving of livesCharitable Services and grants to deserving causes generally within the geographical area of Oswestry and the immediate surrounding area, exceptionally to help support national disasters, appeals and other similar deserving causes.
Smile Aid
Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfare1. TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS PEOPLE IN UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTH CARE SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING. 2. SMILE AID PROVIDES RELIEF OF POVERTY INTERNATIONALLY WITH DEDICATED PROGRAMS TO HELP THE POOR AND NEEDY WITH FOOD & WATER SUPPLY, EDUCATION & TRAINING, MEDICAL AID, AMBULANCE SERVICE, CLOTHING, & DELIVER EMERGENCY AID.
The Shrimati Pushpa Wati Loomba Memorial Foundation
Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo promote the welfare and education of the children of poor widows, orphaned children, and also children who have lost their mothers as a result of natural disaster, and for other auxiliary purposes as the trustees may determine.
Darul Uloom Kantharia Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Saving of livesTo promote the physical and mental health of children and orphans in India in particular Darul Uloom Kantharia Gujarat, India and across India through the provision of financial assistance, support education, accommodation, food and medical care and to work towards relief of financial need and suffering amongst victims of natural disasters
The Huffaz Network
Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesWe wish to help those in financial or other need in Malawi especially in Limbe, Blantyre district.Our volunteers who reside in Malawi notify the Huffaz Network for any urgent appeals, community shortages or natural disasters. The officers on the ground verify all claims and report to us in UK. We will support individuals directly.
Al Ansar Foundation
Saving of lives1) To provide Aid and Emergency Relief to people in Africa, Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent. 2) To assist other larger charities who have established people and resources in the areas mentioned to fulfil objective 1.
Aid International UK
Saving of livesTO 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
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many humanitarian-relief saving of lives charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,294 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 £4.2bn 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 78.9%. 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 £1.7m. 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.