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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.

Medina Charity

Saving of lives

General Charitable PurposesRelief of PovertyOverseas aid/Famine reliefAid Victims of Sexual OppressionVocational Education and Training

Latest Income: £1,536
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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Rotary Club Of Dulwich And Peckham Trust Fund

Associations, Housing, Saving of lives

We support local, national and international charity groups to help with their financing of activities for people in their community; and local students seeking to add to the funds that they have already received for studying or activities they wish to pursue at home or abroad. We also support the cost of supplies being sent to areas where disasters have occurred at home or abroad.

Latest Income: £1,516
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of St Denys, Eaton

Associations, Facilities, Heritage, Religion, Saving of lives

The maintenance. repair, restoration and reconstruction of the fabric of the church of St Denys, Eaton and its churchyard.

Latest Income: £1,516
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Ayesha Community Education

Leisure, Saving of lives

ESTABLISHED TO SERVE LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN NW LONDON THROUGH EDUCATION, RECREATION, SOCIAL INITIATIVES, HEALTH CARE, AND DISASTER RELIEF. BUILDING ON THIS FOUNDATION, WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR EFFORTS TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS GLOBALLY, WITH A FOCUS ON UNDERSERVED AREAS OFTEN OVERLOOKED BY LARGER CHARITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL, LASTING IMPACT WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST.

Latest Income: £1,506
Areas of Operation: Barnet
Status: Registered
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Haven-Peru

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

Our Objects are to relieve poverty, deprivation, sickness distress and promote medical, humanitarian aid, missionary activity and education in particular among the inhabitants of PERU. We especially provide support with annual school expenses to primary and secondary children whose families have little employment and very limited medical care. Some have disabilities and very few opportunities

Latest Income: £1,500
Areas of Operation: Peru
Status: Registered
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The Kandel Foundation

Saving of lives, Social welfare

The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship in Nepal by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient. And the relief and assistance of people in Nepal who are the victims of natural disaster or catastrophe.

Latest Income: £1,500
Areas of Operation: Nepal
Status: Registered
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Rotary Club Of Hull Trust Fund

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Saving of lives

General charitable purposes.Overseas aid/famine relief.Economic/community development/employment.

Latest Income: £1,482
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Rawda Cultural Centre Masjid Ibn Uthaymeen

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

To advance the religion of IslamThe advancement of Arabic language classes, facilities for supplementary education and community learningTo relieve financial hardship among victims of natural and man-made disasters, the poor and the needy in the UK and abroadTo help young people through leisure time and recreational activities

Latest Income: £1,480
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Dhammaloka

Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives

Providing financial assistance supporting Buddhist and/or humanitarian aid projects primarily in India.

Latest Income: £1,475
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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The Ar-Rahman Care Trust (dudley)

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

FREE EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR CHILDREN IN NEEDS VIA MASJID-E-EMDAD, MASJID-E-MARIYAM AND SCHOOLS IN BANGLADESHRELIEF OF POVERTY VIA FOODS, CLOTHES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN BANGLADESHADVICE AND INFORMATION SERVICE IN ENGLAND AND BANGLADESHPRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICE IN ENGLANDOVERSEAS AID/FAMINE

Latest Income: £1,430
Areas of Operation: Bangladesh
Status: Registered
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Global Charity Organisation

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives

Improving the socio-economic well being of people in need e.g. OrphansResponding to humanitarian crisis e.g. flooding, earthquake by provision of aid and relief materials.Eliminating anti-social practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), violence, and to help the victims recover through guidance and counseling etc

Latest Income: £1,400
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Rotary Club Of Chatham Service Fund

Associations, Beneficiary group, Saving of lives

Within the framework of Rotary International:General Charitable PurposesRelief of PovertyOverseas aid/Famine reliefto: Children/Young peopleElderly/Old PeoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities/Voluntary bodiesGeneral public/Mankind

Latest Income: £1,349
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ummah International Trust

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfare

a. The relief of the poor, the aged, children and the needy in any part of the world, primarily when arising from public calamity (including floods, earthquakes, drought, famine, epidemics, plagues, other natural disasters, war and conflict).

Latest Income: £1,280
Areas of Operation: Bangladesh
Status: Registered
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The Lodge Of Honour No 526 Lodge Benevolent Fund

Charitable activities, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Grants to local and national organisations/individuals as per the description belowFreemasons Grand Charity -ú258.25British Legion Poppy Appeal -ú164DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal -ú200Ladies Gift Fund-ú50Widows -ú180

Latest Income: £1,278
Areas of Operation: Wolverhampton
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Chernobyl's Children (lancaster)

Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Providing support to children and young people from areas of poverty, war and disaster. This may include support within their own country or offering help to those seeking refuge in the UK. The help offered by the charity may be practical, emotional or educational in nature but will endeavour to support children in the extreme circumstances they may find themselves.

Latest Income: £1,274
Areas of Operation: Belarus
Status: Registered
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The Number 8 Inner Wheel District Committee Benevolent Fund

Associations, Saving of lives, Social welfare

General Charitable purposesOverseas aid/famine reliefProvides human resources

Latest Income: £1,260
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Three Sisters Foundation UK

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfare

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: (1) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS AMONG VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR OTHER KINDS OF DISASTER IN THE FORM OF MONIES, FOODS, MEDICINE AND CLOTHES IN THE UK AND BANGLADESH (2) THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD HEALTH THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL ADVICE. (3) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPLE

Latest Income: £1,232
Areas of Operation: Bangladesh
Status: Registered
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Newham Welfare Trust

Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Newham Welfare Trust provides support for children and elderly persons with disabilities, disadvantaged women, widows, orphans and homeless persons. It provides educational activities and training in sports, Arts, Science and Healthcare to advance knowledge and skills of young persons and disadvantaged youths in deprived areas. Newham Welfare Trust also provides emergency aid in UK and overseas.

Latest Income: £1,200
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Surya Lanka Rebuilding Foundation Limited

Saving of lives

To provide relief by way of financial and material assistance to those suffering and or displaced in Sri Lanka as a result of natural or other kinds of disasters, either by way of direct help or through organisations, bodies or individuals.

Latest Income: £1,200
Areas of Operation: Sri Lanka
Status: Registered
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The Panjwani Trust

Saving of lives, Social welfare

Grants are made primarily to other registered charities, individuals and not for profit organisations which meet charitable purposes, within the following funding areas:(1) Advancement of Education(2) Advancement of Religion(3) Disasters(4) Relief of Poverty and Financial Hardship(5) Relief of Sickness

Latest Income: £1,185
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Rosanna Hospital Trust

Health, Saving of lives

BUILD & MAINTAIN ROSANNA HOSPITAL IN KURDISTAN N IRAQ.

Latest Income: £1,145
Areas of Operation: Iraq
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Mary Stanford Lifeboat House

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Saving of lives

Raise funds to restore a Grade II Listed lifeboat house for community use and education regarding the Mary Stanford Lifeboat Disaster

Latest Income: £1,120
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Salam Ladc UK

Beneficiary group, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Salam LADC UK aims to relieve the needs of refugees and people displaced by war and/or natural disaster by providing and assisting in the provision of health, education, housing, food distribution and disaster relief services to those in need and by providing grants, items and services to organisations working to relieve such needs, in particular but not exclusively, Salam LADC in Lebanon

Latest Income: £1,052
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hope And Chance

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Saving of lives

We ascertain requirements and raise funds, send equipment and assistance to disabled children and their families affected by the Chernobyl disaster. Assistance is through certified charities. We encourage creative activities to increase self confidence. The long term aim is to promote societal acceptance of disability.

Latest Income: £1,051
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Salisa Project

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Saving of lives

Provides human resources (e.g. staff/volunteers)Provides services (e.g. Care/counseling)Provides advocacy/advice/informationRelief of povertyOverseas aid /famine reliefArts/cultureSports/recreationEconomic/community development/employment

Latest Income: £1,000
Areas of Operation: Congo (Democratic Republic)
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.