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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.

1,294
Charities
£4,239,256,784
Total Income
£1,701,146
Avg Income
78.9%
Program Ratio

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

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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Choose Love

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Environment, Saving of lives

In both emergency disaster relief and protracted crises, Choose Love works to identify, close and prevent gaps in support displaced people around the world. We provide grants and other assistance to frontline partners along key migration routes and in countries experiencing conflict, persecution climate change and other drivers of forced displacement.

Latest Income: £12,593,084
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Al Mustafa Welfare Trust International LTD

Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfare

General charitable and religious educational activities throughout UK.Medical, aid, relief of poverty, famine relief and community development internationally.

Latest Income: £11,442,038
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Waterloo Foundation

Beneficiary group, Environment, Health, Saving of lives

OUR MAIN PROGRAMMES SUPPORT:WORLD DEVELOPMENT IN THE POOREST COUNTRIES (ALTHOUGH NOT DISASTER RELIEF) THE ENVIRONMENT, ESPECIALLY SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS IMPACTING CLIMATE CHANGE, CHILD DEVELOPMENT ESPECIALLY PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND MENTAL HEALTH AND FOR OUR OWN COMMUNITY, WE CAN ALSO SUPPORT A NUMBER OF PROJECTS IN WALES.

Latest Income: £11,208,820
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Islamic Help

Beneficiary group, Environment, Religion, Saving of lives

1. PROVISION OF EMERGENCY AID TO THOSE AFFECTED BY NATURAL & MAN-MADE DISASTERS2. ESTABLISHING LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY & LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMMES3. CARING FOR ORPHANS & VULNERABLE CHILDREN4. PROVIDING ACCESS TO CLEAN & SAFE WATER 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMMES6. PROVISION OF HEALTHCARE FOR PEOPLE IN NEED7. SUPPORTING EDUCATION

Latest Income: £10,954,701
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Global Relief Trust

Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Global Relief Trust (GRT) provides humanitarian aid and relief, such as food, water, clothing, shelter, medical equipment, education as well as developing sustainable projects to the poor and needy in; Bangladesh, Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territories , Syria, Lebanon, Turkiye, Pakistan, Kashmir, Malawi, Uganda and Rohingya.

Latest Income: £10,909,874
Areas of Operation: Various
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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Eleva Foundation LTD

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Saving of lives

We have a collaboration with Unicef. We are impressed with their reach, transparency and experience in eliciting long term sustainable change. We aim to help them to achieve even more for the hardest to reach children by supporting long term, sustainable development of emerging nations, ensuring that children are at the forefront of policy and planning, and their rapid, impactful emergency relief.

Latest Income: £8,889,477
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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Human Relief Foundation

Economic and community development, Saving of lives

Provides humanitarian aid and assistance by responding to emergencies and empowering societies through education and training. The Foundation accepts donations from individuals and institutions within UK and international which are used to implement its humanitarian projects. HRF was first registered with the Charity Commission in 1995 (1043676), then became a company limited by guarantee in 2007.

Latest Income: £8,818,332
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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Becht Foundation

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

The trustees shall hold the fund and its income for such charities/charitable purposes, throughout the world, as the trustees shall determine, in particular the preservation and restoration of biodiversity and humanitarian aid for the young and disadvantaged. Educational programmes supporting the key areas of focus are also considered.

Latest Income: £8,490,552
Areas of Operation: Germany
Status: Registered
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Skt Welfare

Saving of lives

TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS AND MAN MADE DISASTERS IN THE UK AND WORLDWIDE REGARDLESS OF COLOUR, RACE, ETHNICITY AND TO FACILITATE REHABILITATION BACK INTO COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE AID CONCENTRATING ON EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELFARE PROJECTS.

Latest Income: £8,337,063
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Abdullah Aid

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Abdullah Aid is a NON PROFIT charity organisation serving humanity, We provide emergency relief around the world in over 27 countries. Our aim is to support orphans, widows, refugees, disabled and other less fortunate poor families who are struggling due to poverty, disaster or any other crisis.

Latest Income: £8,319,803
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Baptist Missionary Society

Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

To make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ;To prevent and relieve poverty;To relieve sickness and promote and protect health;To advance education; andTo alleviate human suffering caused by disaster overseas.

Latest Income: £8,319,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kindgiving Foundation

Economic and community development, Saving of lives

Our mission is to nurture and empower individual talents for the collective good. Through robust educational programmes, strategic humanitarian aid and dedicated mentorship, we commit to fostering opportunities for lasting, meaningful impact.

Latest Income: £7,748,727
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Iglesia Ni Cristo (church Of Christ)

Arts, Religion, Saving of lives

Advancement of the Christian faith and teachings written in the Holy Scriptures through activities in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland & other areas. This includes worship services, prayer meetings, visitation of brethren, propagation of the Gospel through Bible studies & distribution of religious literature, as well as relieving financial need worldwide to victims of natural disasters.

Latest Income: £7,206,639
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Muslim Charity Helping The Needy

Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Muslim Charity's mission has evolved effectively over the last few years. Muslim Charity continues to provide emergency relief during and after a disaster has struck, but also focuses on addressing underlying causes of poverty,such as health, education and economic development.Building Hospitals, Safe drinking water, Schools,Orphan sponsorship projects are the core target of Muslim Charity.

Latest Income: £7,088,296
Areas of Operation: Various
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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The Zahra Trust

Arts, Economic and community development, Saving of lives

The Zahra Trust is a charitable endownment with its headquaters in the United Kingdom. The Trust focuses on three primary areas, Publications, Productions and Philanthropy. The Trust carries out humanitarian aid across the globe where needed.

Latest Income: £5,887,940
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Mercy To Humanity

Beneficiary group, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION 1.2 TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE, WIDOWS, ORPHANS, REFUGEES, VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS 1.3 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR, THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND PEOPLE IN NEED

Latest Income: £5,272,913
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Foundation For Education To Improve Family Planning

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Fostering the education of the public, and in particular preadolescent underprivileged young people, to improve family planning and health, with particular reference to the societal and environmental consequences of knowledge of population growth and poverty. 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 the

Latest Income: £4,641,559
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Pakaid

Saving of lives, Social welfare

The Charity engages in the delivery of humanitarian/emergency aid in the aftermath of disasters to alleviate hardship.The Charity also engages in development aid activities to include WASH and economic empowerment.

Latest Income: £4,379,468
Areas of Operation: Pakistan
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: £4,261,354
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Rahma (mercy)

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Charitable organisation sponsoring orphans, helping the poor and needy, emergency relief and disasters, water well and medical projects, building community centers and facilities.

Latest Income: £4,210,312
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Muslim Global Relief

Religion, Saving of lives

MGR provides immediate help in times of disaster whether caused by natural causes or conflict to help alleviate the suffering of the needy and destitute members of society anywhere in the world. MGR also helps rebuild local communities through self sustaining long term projects. Many projects to list please see our website.

Latest Income: £4,154,959
Areas of Operation: India
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 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.