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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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Renew Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareProvide buildings, open space and facilities for members of the community to meet for Christian prayer and worship, Christenings, weddings and funerals, social gatherings, playgroups, mothers & toddler groups, childrens clubs, youth groups, coffee bar, elderly meals, and foodbank etc. We provide human resources, services and finance for these activities. We also assist overseas aid/famine relief.
Water Survival Box LTD
Saving of lives1.The relief and assistance of people in any part of the world who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, or catastrophe in particular by the supply of clean water and other essential supplies via the Water-Survival Box2. The provision of long term and sustainable solutions for safe water wherever it is needed
Internet Of Production UK
Economic and community development, Saving of livesInternet of Production helps people affected by disasters by transforming international humanitarian relief through innovation. We find ways for aid supplies to be provided cheaper, faster and better than through traditional supply chains by enabling local manufacturing in the field. We operate worldwide, particularly in countries with high disaster risk and severe supply chain challenges.
Idrb
Economic and community development, Saving of livesHumanitarian aid and development in the developing world.
Lady Sumayya Humanitarian Aid Foundation Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfarea)The relief of financial hardship.b)The advancement of education, particularly amongst children who are disabled or who have special educational needs.c)The relief and assistance of people an any part of the world who are victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, or catastrophe
Gift For Humanity
Saving of lives, Social welfareGFH provides help to the poor and the needy throughout the world. This is achieved by providing aid and support byfinancially assisting and supporting existing established registered charities.We donate to a needy cause every month; we have a separate emergency fund for emergencies likenatural disasters. We also have a local fund which we donate every quarterly to local uk projects
Children's Aid
Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfareChildren' Aid are an international humanitarian and poverty relief charity delivering support and relief services to children in the UK and overseas. We work across a number of areas delivering food aid, water aid, medical aid, shelter, education, wellbeing and disaster relief services wherever they are needed most.
Mercy Outreach
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Saving of lives, Social welfareWORKING IN S.E ASIA RESCUING WOMEN FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING THROUGH OUR PROJECT EDEN MYANMAR PROVIDING SHELTERS, JOBS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING AS WELL AS TRAUMA COUNSELLING DISASTER RELIEF AND INFORMAL EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN SLUM AREAS IN BURMA AND NEPALOUR ORGANISATION IS FAITH BASED, WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELP THE POOR AND RESCUE THE OPPRESSED
Al-Zahra Association
Education, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe promotion and advancement of education in accordance with Shia school of thought. The relief and assistance of people in need, locally or internationally, who are the victims of poverty or natural disaster, by providing financial aid or supplying basic necessities.
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God - Great Grace Assembly
Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of livesRunning 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, Conferences and events.
World Aid Convoy
Beneficiary group, Health, Saving of livesTHE RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE OF PEOPLE IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD WHO ARE THE VICTIMS OF WAR OR NATURAL DISASTER, TROUBLE, OR CATASTROPHE IN PARTICULAR BY THE SUPPLY OF MEDICAL & FOOD AID TO SUCH PERSONS.TO HELP & AID THE ORPHANS, WIDOWS, REFUGEES, HOSPITALS & MOST NEEDY IN TURKEY/SYRIA AND AROUND THE WORLD
Pak Foundation
Saving of lives, Social welfareA) ADVANCING AND PROMOTING EDUCATION AMONG THOSE IN NEED ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD (B) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD(C) PREVENTION OF SICKNESS AND IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH;(D) THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL NEED AND SUFFERING AMONG VICTIMS OR NATURAL OR OTHER KINDS OF DISASTER IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD
Atma Vignani Dada Bhagwan Foundation
Economic and community development, Research, Saving of livessupport & provide activities pertaining to spiritual science and normal worldly educationprovide & support Humanitarian Aid and such other charitable activities worldwide.
Canterbury Muslim Cultural Centre
Religion, Saving of livesCultural Activities,Education/TrainingRelief of PovertyOverseas aid/Famine reliefReligious activities
Al Mohsineen Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfareAl Mohsineen charitable trust was established in 2014 with the purpose to help alleviate poverty and suffering,provide relief and aid to victims of disasters, to promote educational activities, to facilitate access forhealthcare and water and to raise awareness of care for elderly and disabled.
Stratford Church Of Christ
Religion, Saving of livesOur charity is involved in upholding the teachings of the Holy Bible. Hence we engage the general public in the study of the gospel that leads to salvation in accordance with the Bible. As a result of this, we help the needy, vulnerable, aged in the society and any genuine member of the society deserving of our support. We also respond to requests from victims of natural disasters internationally.
Alliance For International Development
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareALLIANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT'S OBJECTS ARE TO PREVENT AND RELIEVE POVERTY ACROSS SIERRA LEONE ENSURING THAT THE POOR AND VULNERABLE HAVE THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ENABLING THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. OBJECTS ARE FURTHERED THROUGH HUMANITARIAN RELIEF, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CAPABILITIES BUILDING AND ADVOCACY. INFORMATION ON METHODS OF OPERATION AND MISSION CAN BE FOUND ON www.a-fid.org
Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (amurt) UK
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Saving of livesWe run a program to feed homeless and needy persons in London We fundraise for global disaster reliefWe fundraise to support development projects run by sister AMURT chaptersWe run a health-food store in Stoke Newington (Food for All) whose operating surplus goes to support our activities
Ukraine Relief Aid
Housing, Saving of livesUkraine Relief Aid is a charity set up for the public benefit, the relief and assistance of people in need in Ukraine and those that see Ukraine as their home in any part of the world who are the victims of war or natural disaster or catastrophe by supplying them such aid as the trustees see necessary in the circumstances.
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Living Bread Newcastle
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, Religion, Saving of livesWORSHIP SERVICES.LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS INCLUDING A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND COMMUNITY-FOCUSED EVENTS.PROVISION OF GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITABLE AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS. RUNNING SEMINARS IN THE CHURCH WITH PROVEN MINISTERS OF THE FAITH TO GUIDE MEMBERS IN THE VARIOUS ASPECT OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, . PROVIDING OVERSEAS AID AND FAMINE RELIEF, AND. INVOLVING IN ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Zaman Foundation
Saving of livesThe relief of those who are in financial need or who are experiencing suffering as a result of local, national or international disaster or by reason of their social and economic circumstances.The advancement of their education and protection of health.
Lions Clubs International District 105se Foundation
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesDistribution of donations made to the Fund by member Lions Clubs of District 105SE; and other organisations, the General Public and donors to the foundation. The Foundation Raises funds to support Disaster Relief and to support projects which meet its objectives mainly in South-east England
Firdous Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Saving of lives, Social welfareTO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE, ORPHANS, WIDOWS, VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS AND OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, MAKING GRANTS OR LOANS FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF FOOD, CLOTHING AND WATER WELLS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SAID PERSONS
Sopwell Community Trust
Economic and community development, Leisure, Religion, Saving of livesADVANCEMENT OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES.PROVISION OF RECREATION AND LEISURE FACILITIES.HUMANITARIAN RELIEF,SUPPORTING THOSE IN NEED
Save A Child
Beneficiary group, Saving of livesFor the public benefit, the relief and treatment of sick and wounded children in any part of the world who are the victims of sudden impact events such as war or natural disaster. Save A Child will provide medical support to health services and health care workers treating children in the affected regions and help evacuate sick or vulnerable children to safety.
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.