Saving of lives Charities
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Imam Hussein Charity
Arts, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare, Society1.To provide relief to the poor and victims of natural and other kinds of disaster anywhere in the world.2. To advance the teachings of Islam as per the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt hence promoting religious harmony and respect for different faiths and beliefs.3. Advancement of education in social and economic affairs4. Achieve (2) and (3) by commissioning TV programmes and other media
Kadwa Patidar Samaj (uk) Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesOrganise Cultural & Religious activities. Help with Education, promote and support activities for the elderly, youth and young. Regularly support Harrow Mayors Charities. Donations to charities working for the relief of Famine in Africa etc. Provide volunteers to assist other charities with aims similar to ours. All charity activities are carried out by volunteers and they are not paid.
Foundation For Relief And Reconciliation In The Middle East
Saving of lives, Social welfareDemonstrate Christian compassion by supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals in the Middle East who suffer by reason of discrimination, conflict, natural disaster or poverty, through the provision of relief, education and sustainable development.
Masters Foundation
Saving of lives, Social welfareTO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT GOOD HEALTH.TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL NEED AND SUFFERING AMONG VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR OTHER KINDS OF DISASTER IN THE FORM OF MONEY INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL AID.TO ADVANCE SECULAR EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Maidenhead Synagogue Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfareMaidenhead Synagogue is a place of worship providing religious, educational and social events and services. We support the local community eg lunches for the homeless, school and police visits.There is a thriving religion school and youth group and a lunch club for the elderly.
Akhuwat (uk) Trust
Charitable activities, Saving of lives, Social welfareTO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONG THE POOR, THE UNDERPRIVILEGED, VICTIMS OF NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS AND PEOPLE IN NEED IN THE UK AND PAKISTAN, BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, MAKING GRANTS OR LOANS FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID PERSONS;
School In A Bag
Beneficiary group, Education, Saving of lives, Social welfareSchool In A Bag provide rucksacks full of essential resources to poor, orphan, disadvantaged and disaster affected children around the world. The SchoolBags enable a child to write, draw, colour, calculate, express themselves, eat, drink, wash and above all, learn.
The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa)
Leisure, Saving of livesPromote participation in aquatics and increase confidence in swimming by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, removing barriers to inclusion. Enable greater diversity across the aquatic sector, and increase awareness of water safety and of swimming as a life saving skill, ensuring that opportunities within swimming and aquatics are open and accessible to all communities.
The Lieutenancy Of England And Wales Of The Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem
Saving of livesEducation/TrainingOverseas aid/Famine reliefReligious activities
Alauddin Siddiqui Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareEDUCATION/TRAININGTHE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVESTHE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTYOVERSEAS AID/FAMINE RELIEFPROVIDING FOOD & CLOTHING TO THE POOR & NEEDYACCOMMODATION/HOUSINGRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIESECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYMENT
Shade
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Saving of livesSHADE IS A COMMUNITY ORGANISATION OPERATING IN THE EAST OF LONDON.IT OFFERS A RANGE OF PROJECTS AND SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.THESE PROJECTS CAN BE GROUPED INTO THE FOLLOWING THEMES: HEALTH AND SPORTS, SOCIAL CARE AND SUPPORT, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT, HUMANITARIAN AID AND RELIEF, SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT.
National Emergencies Trust
Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesThe National Emergencies Trust has been set up to raise funds from the general public in the event of a disaster or emergency within the United Kingdom for the alleviation of the needs of those affected by the event. The funds collected will be distributed by local partners on the ground in the areas affected by the emergency event. The Trust was launched in November 2019.
Forrefugees
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Saving of livesWe raise money from individual and business donations, grants, trusts, and other fundraising activities to buy critical grassroots humanitarian aid and urgent relief services so that refugee men, women and children survive, and build new lives, in Europe. We are trusted to get the right aid to those who need it when they need it via our effective network of on-the-ground volunteer partners.
Anchor Of Hope Christian Fellowship
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareOur primary aim is the propagation of the Christian Faith, in all its ramifications. Apart from teaching the Word of God with the aim of building a people who have the fear of God in order to ensure a disciplined citizenry, we also embark on programes aimed at relief of poverty, famine and overseas aid. Beneficiaries of our activities are children/young people, elderly/old people.
Portishead Pool Community Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Saving of livesOpen Air Swimming Pool in Portishead open to the public, heated through the summer: April until September, and for winter swimming at weekends. It is staffed, maintained and run by volunteers and paid manager & lifeguards
International Waqf And Relief Foundation (iwarf)
Beneficiary group, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareTO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN THE UK FOR BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING POSITIVE DIALOGUES BETWEEN MUSLIM AND NON MUSLIM COMMUNITIESTO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR, THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND PEOPLE IN NEED IN THE UK, AND ABROADTO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE, WIDOWS, ORPHANS, REFUGEES, VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS
As-Salaam Humanitarian Foundation
Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship by providing or assisting in the provision of humanitarian aid in any part of the world by provision of medical aid, food, water, shelter, education, training, clothing and financial support.
Narayan Seva Sansthan UK
Saving of lives, Social welfare1. To relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering,2. To advance education,3. To relieve sickness and to preserve good health,4. The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other disasters,5. Any other purposes deemed charitable by the trustees
Go Dharmic Welfare UK
Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfareGo Dharmic Welfare UK runs multiple charitable campaigns. Go Dharmic serves to reduce food poverty and food waste, has developed 107 libraries for underprivileged children in India and Nepal, promotes environmental awareness, and assists with disaster relief. Go Dharmic is a platform for compassion in action.
Unique Children's Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesAs a humanitarian relief aid organisation, our charity focuses on supporting orphans, widows, & the destitute all around the world. We provide on-the-ground emergency relief when natural disasters occur and we also have long lasting projects in: The Gambia, Pakistan, Morocco, Yemen, Palestine, Turkey & Syria. UC3 provides vital food, water, education, and healthcare to support the most vulnerable.
Huda Academy
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare1) To advance the religion of Islam by means of, but not exclusively, provision or assistance in the provision of facilities for worship and Islamic education (supplementary schools and nurseries).2) To advance in life and relieve needs of young people through the provision of recreational activities and support.3) To relieve financial hardship of poor people and victims of natural disasters.
Forgotten Ummah
Saving of lives, Social welfareThe object of the CIO is to alleviate human suffering and provide poverty relief around the world; focusing on individuals impacted by war, natural disasters, social inequalities, injustices, or other catastrophic events.
Baps Charities
Saving of lives, Social welfare(a) To relieve persons who are in need, hardship, poverty, sickness and distress as a result of natural or manmade disasters or by reason of their social and economic circumstances.(b) To relieve sickness and preserve and protect the health of persons.(c) To advance the education of people of all ages including promotion of Indian art, culture, heritage and tradition.
Alberr
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareAlberr provides essential humanitarian aid to families in need in war-torn areas and poor countries worldwide. Projects such as distribution of hot meals, drinking water and clothes relieve the sufferings of thousands of people in need. Also, the charity provides religious activities such as buding and funding places of worship.
Everythings 13
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of livesTo promote the Sikh Faith, we hire speakers to teach at various religious and educations institutions across the world. Most of our work is on our youtube channel www.youtube.com/basicsofsikhi. We also produce educational material. Within humanitarian activities, we make grants to several humanitarian relief organisations.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many saving of lives charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,191 registered saving of lives charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 saving of lives charities?
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 saving of lives charities?
Across all 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 saving of lives charities?
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.