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 Congregation Of The Mission (abbey Wood)
Charitable activities, Health, Religion, Saving of livesTHE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORKS. SUPPORT OF FORMATION WORK BEING DONE BY THE CONGREGATION IN NIGERIA. PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES AND COUNSELLING, EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS SUPPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ROMAN CATHOLIC TEACHINGS IN THE GREENWICH AND BEXLEY AREA. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS LIKE NATURAL DISASTERS.
The 6:8 Trust
Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe 6:8 trust is a charity which focuses on the relief of poverty, disaster and famine, and the support of Christian teaching, missionary and parish work.
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Praise Embassy Eton Wick
Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of livesRunning Sunday and Midweek church services, and seminars with proven ministers of faith to guide members in various aspect of Christian faith, Support for other charities and christian Event, Providing Overseas aid and famine relief, and Involving in economic and community development
The Washing Machine Project Foundation
Saving of livesWe fund activities to provide relief of financial need or suffering amongst victims of war or natural or other kinds of disaster, trouble or catastrophe. We focus on funding a range of organisations to undertake research, development and deployment of practical solutions to everyday problems.
Al Madina Trust
Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of livesAl-Madina Institute is an established Masjid & Community Hub based in Coventry City, providing Islamic Education, Humanitarian Aid, Funeral Services & more.
Bhagvatinandji Health And Education Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Saving of lives, Social welfareBEHT raises funds through fund raising events in UK and through individual donors and well-wishers. The funds raised are used in India towards education and health, to provide relief to the poor, handicapped, disabled, sick and the aged and also provide relief for victims of disasters. Grants are mainly given to organisations in India who already have a strong link with BEHT.
Bolton Oromo Academy And Education Centre
Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo advance education for the benefit of the poor, the underprivileged and the general public. To relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among poor people and victims of disaster. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for social welfare, recreation and other leisure.
The Armenian Relief Society Of Great Britain Trust
Saving of lives, Social welfareThe principal objects of the Trust are to provide the necessary funds and income in providing assistance for poor sick and bereaved Armenians of all ages and classes and wherever they may be. In the collection and distribution of food, medicines and clothing in all wartime disasters or famine. In the assistance towards war relief centre clinics or similar organisations throughout the world.
Saifi Foundation
Saving of lives, Social welfareTo relieve poverty, distress and suffering in any part of the world, in particular but not exclusively, emergency and disaster relief in response to natural disasters and all other kinds of catastrophes by the provision of, or assistance in the provision of, rehabilitation and relocation of people and rebuilding programmes in respect of affected areas.
Keeping Abreast
Beneficiary group, Health, Saving of livesProvide help and support to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and who are considering the possibility of a breast reconstruction following mastectomy. The Group also provides support to those who have recovered from breast cancer and are considering reconstruction some time later. The Charity holds regular Support Group meetings that are open to all patients.
Tuba Welfare UK LTD
Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareTuba welfare UK Ltd is committed to provide Educational & Humanitarian aid to poor and needy.
Sayaban Welfare Trust
Charitable activities, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe charity gives grants to other charitable organisations and individuals for the relief of poverty and assistance to focusing on education and sustainable projects. On occassion the charity will support victims of war and natural disasters .
Wildlife And Welfare
Environment, Saving of livesWildlife & Welfare supports animal welfare, environmental and wildlife conservation charities all around the world with expertise and partnerships to enable them to achieve more. We are establishing and delivering new projects in locations where no other charities are working and providing a worldwide response to natural disasters and emergencies.
M Z And K Z Shah Foundation
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe charity supports communities worldwide, directly or in partnership with other like minded registered charities and voluntary bodies, by providing relief to the poor, disabled, sick, and elderly; advancing education; developing land and buildings, including educational and recreational facilities for public benefit; and offering aid to victims of natural or manmade disasters.
Project Angola
Economic and community development, Education, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe advancement of education in Angola by supporting the building, maintenance andequipping of primary schools providing free education;The relief of poverty, suffering and distress in Angola, in particular by caring for the sick,providing medicines and providing humanitarian aid;The advancement of the Christian religion in Angola by providing maintenance and support for buildings
The Kenneth And Barbara Boardman-Weston Charitable Trust
Saving of lives, Social welfareTo provide residential accommodation to needy persons over the age of 55 years and relieve persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress as a result of local, national or international disaster or by reason of their social and economic circumstances.
Palca Stevenson Giving CIO
Charitable activities, Saving of lives, Social welfare, SocietyPalca Stevenson Giving CIO gives grants to charitable organisations in the fields of education, health, medical research, relief of poverty, development, human rights, the arts and heritage. Generally, donations will be made to organisations operating in London and the South East of England. However, support may also be given to sustain education, development and disaster work globally.
The Umeed Welfare Trust (united Kingdom)
Saving of livesHELPING THE NEEDY IN AREAS OF AZAD KASHMIR, AND PAKISTAN IN EDUCATION AND HEALTH, AND THE VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS, SUCH AS EARTH QUAKES AND FLOODS.
Islamic Welfare Trust UK
Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo provide aid in the means of financial, food, clothing, shelter, medication and education to victims of natural disasters around the world. Also to help fight poverty and ongoing support to provide clean water.
Berkhamsted Rotary Trust Fund CIO
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareFund raising to assist charities operating mainly in Berkhamsted and district and pricipally in the fields of poverty relief, support for the elderly,the development of young people, education, disabilities and medical support. Overseas support is provided pricipally for Rotary based initiatives concerning third world development and emergency responses to natural disasters.
Harunani & Co Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe Harunani & Co Charitable Foundation aims to address poverty through interventions that are substantially life changing. The aid is for the following: Natural disasters, medical care and attention to people or communities that are sick, Education for individuals or communities who cannot afford any type of fees, giving housing to the homeless, Helping orphans and Widows who are in need of aid.
Yemen Relief (uk) LTD
Saving of livesFor the public benefit, the relief and assistance of people in need in Yemen, who are the victims of war and/or victims of natural disasters by supplying them with food, shelter, medicine, clean water, educational materials and other relief items
The Foundation For Education, Arts And Culture
Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe objects of the Foundation are to promote for the public benefit the advancement of education, the relief ofpoverty, and any other exclusively charitable purpose. In furtherance of those objects, the Foundation focuses on supporting charities and charitable activities that increase educational opportunities, relieve poverty, promote the arts and culture & provide humanitarian relief
Redeemed Christian Church Of God: Victory Assembly Sidcup
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Religion, Saving of livesChristian worship & outreach programmes to increase Christianity awareness & spreading the gospelDevelopment of the whole man - spiritually, mentally and physicallyProviding overseas aid & famine reliefSupporting other charities & christian eventsSupport the elderly by offering social & recreational servicesProvide free Saturday tuition for Years 4-6,GCSE &11+Career & Business Seminars
The Adfal Trust
Environment, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfare, SocietyPrevention or relief of poverty, financial hardship and sickness. The advancement of health and education. The relief of financial need and suffering and assistance to victims of war, famine or natural disaster in any part of the world. The development of members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities. The advancement of human rights, culture and science. Environmental conservation
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.