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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.

Al-Imdaad Foundation UK

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of lives

The Al-Imdaad Foundation is an international non-profit humanitarian aid relief organisation dedicated to providing humanitarian services in crisis and non-crisis situations to most needy orphans, widows and destitute, irrespective of race, religion, culture, creed and geographical boundary.

Latest Income: £4,013,197
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The David Nott Foundation

Health, Saving of lives

The David Nott Foundation provides surgeons and medical professionals with the skills they need to provide relief and assistance in conflict and natural disaster zones around the world. As well as providing the best medical care, David Nott Foundation surgeons train local healthcare professionals; leaving a legacy of education and better health outcomes.

Latest Income: £3,926,664
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Mercy Relief

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives

We help children in need, particularly orphans, through a sponsorship scheme. This helps them pursue education, improve their health care and provide for their general welfare.We also help people directly affected by natural and manmade disasters e.g. flooding, famine, war.

Latest Income: £3,816,317
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The National Churches Trust

Saving of lives

The Charity's objects are to promote the conservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and reconstruction of churches in the United Kingdom and of monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments, organs, bells in such churches; and to promote the building, enlargement and development of churches in the United Kingdom.

Latest Income: £3,715,305
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Saving of lives

THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY INCLUDE RAISING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING RELIEF TO THE ORPHANS, EDUCATION, DISABILITIES, DISASTER AND CALAMITIES (Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation), CLEAN DRINKING WATER, WIDOWS EMPOWERMENT,HEALTHCARE, AND PROJECTS SUSTAINABILITY.

Latest Income: £3,699,836
Areas of Operation: Pakistan
Status: Registered
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Muslims In Need

Beneficiary group, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

We are an international non-profit humanitarian organisation alleviating poverty locally in the UK and globally. Providing emergency aid in disaster-affected regions and deliver long-term, sustainable support to those in need. We are committed to serving the most vulnerable; orphans, widows, and the destitute, regardless of race, religion, culture, or location.

Latest Income: £3,656,350
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Charity Of The Roman Union Of The Order Of St Ursula

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

General charitable purposes, education and training, religious activities, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine reliefHelps: children / young people, elderly/old people, other charities / voluntary bodies, general public/mankindHow: provides human resources, provides buildings/ facilities./open space provides services, grants to organisationsWhere: England

Latest Income: £3,636,586
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Khalsa Aid International

Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Khalsa Aid International is a UK-based humanitarian relief charity providing support around the world to victims of natural and man-made disasters such as floods, earthquakes, famine and war.Our team is often one of the first on the scene to help distribute food, water, clothing, medical and sanitation supplies. We fund and build semi-permanent shelters. We have active teams across the globe.

Latest Income: £3,367,145
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Fundacao Focus Assistencia Humanitaria Europa

Saving of lives

Provide community-based disaster risk mitigation.Provide emergency relief support services/aid during and following natural and/or man made disasters

Latest Income: £3,333,174
Areas of Operation: Afghanistan
Status: Registered
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Global Rahmah Foundation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of lives

Global Rahmah Foundation are dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and development to those in need.We are committed to 1. Emergency & Relief Projects 2. Sustainable Development 3. Orphan Sponsorship & Development Projects 4. Social Projects

Latest Income: £3,295,933
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Mirza Sharif Ahmad Foundation

Education, Health, Religion, Research, Saving of lives

1. Propagation of Islam worldwide2. Building of mosques, hospitals & schools3. Scientific research & development4. Scholarships for higher education5. Emergency relief - natural disasters6. Assistance to deserving and needy

Latest Income: £3,212,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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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Muntada Aid

Saving of lives, Social welfare

MUNTADA AID IS A GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN CHARITY WHICH OPERATES IN SOME OF THE WORLD?S MOST VULNERABLE PLACES, BY PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY DISASTERS, CONFLICTS, AND THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. IT RUNS SUSTAINABLE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, WATER SECURITY, CAPACITY BUILDING AND EMERGENCY RELIEF PROJECTS. MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT: WWW.MUNTADAAID.ORG.

Latest Income: £3,115,985
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Global Helping Hands

Saving of lives, Social welfare

Global Helping Hands aims to:Relieve poverty worldwide by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.For the benefit of the public, the relief of poverty and suffering anywhere in the world among the victims of natural or other kinds of disaster by providing grants, items and services.

Latest Income: £3,085,062
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Humanity First UK

Charity and VCS support, Saving of lives

Humanity First a disaster relief and development NGO works in 55 countries.Humanity First, Charity Number 1149693 after a restructure has taken a governance and oversight role, on projects around the world and coordinating Disaster Response globally. HF UK, Charity Number 1188494 was created to take over operational responsibility, fundraising and projects in the UK and supported countries

Latest Income: £2,745,847
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Council Of European Jamaats

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Saving of lives

We organise and arrange Hajj trips and religious seminars/sermons at various venues. We provide healthcare for the elderly and the sick, camps for boys and girls, sports tournaments and educational classes. We also collect donations for areas affected by natural disasters and for other charities.

Latest Income: £2,689,659
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Help The Needy Charitable Trust

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

Our Charity set out to do: General Charitable Purposes, Education/ Training, Medical/Health/Sickness, Disability, Relief pf Poverty, Overseas aid/Famine relief, Accommodation/HousingOur charity helps: Women, Children/ Young People, Elderly/Old People, People with Disability/Special Need, Other Charities/ Voluntary Bodies, General Public/Mankind

Latest Income: £2,564,678
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Humanity Without Borders

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of lives

HUMANITY WITHOUT BORDERS IS A NON-PROFIT HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEF ORGANISATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN SERVICES IN CRISIS AND NON-CRISIS SITUATIONS TO MOST NEEDY ORPHANS, WIDOWS AND DESTITUTE, IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE, RELIGION,

Latest Income: £2,465,941
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Greengate Trust

Saving of lives

The charity aims to alleviate suffering and empower lives globally through emergency relief, food security, water projects, medical support, and sustainable development initiatives. They strive to provide aid without discrimination, prioritising the most vulnerable populations and working towards a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Latest Income: £2,389,146
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Adventist Development And Relief Agency - UK

Saving of lives, Social welfare

ADRA-UK is an independent, humanitarian agency for development and disaster relief. ADRA helps without regard to age, ethnicity, or political or religious association. Objectives: the reduction of poverty; promotion of social justice; working together with local communities who are powerless to improve their lives.

Latest Income: £2,366,703
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Heal Humanity LTD

Economic and community development, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Heal Humanity is an international aid relief and development organisation located in the United Kingdom. Serving humanity worldwide due to poverty, afflicted by war and natural disasters, disability. Working in United Kingdom to tackle poverty, homeless, domestic violence. Projects will be Food parcels, Empowering, Medical aid, Water projects, Shelter projects, Education worldwide.

Latest Income: £2,266,786
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust

Charitable activities, Saving of lives

RVRHT makes grants towards the reconstruction of the historic trackbed and structures on Col Stephens' Light Railway between Robertsbridge and Bodiam in Sussex

Latest Income: £2,258,676
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
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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Redr UK

Saving of lives

RedR supports aid workers and other professionals who help rebuild lives, through our training courses, recruitment service and Technical Support Service. We also run a membership scheme for professionals who can make a positive difference to relief and rehabilitation programmes around the world.

Latest Income: £2,170,617
Areas of Operation: Jordan
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.