Saving of lives Charities
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National Ugly Mugs
Saving of livesProvides greater access to justice and protection for sex workers who are often targeted by dangerous individuals, but are frequently reluctant to report these incidents to the police. We provide a reporting and alerting service along with access to full professional support throughout the UK.
Pelican Cancer Foundation
Health, Research, Saving of livesPelican is dedicated to helping those with cancer live well for longer. We achieve this by supporting medical research and education to improve surgery for bowel cancer and its associated secondary disease, particularly in the liver. Pelican has become a 'centre of excellence' for sharing life-saving, life-enhancing knowledge and skills with cancer teams and specialists.
Bay Search And Rescue
Saving of livesTo provide Search and Rescue Services in Morecambe Bay, Lake District and North Lancashire areas. To prevent loss of life both human and animal. To assist all emergency services when required with our specialist skills and equipment.
Hasene Humanitarian Aid UK
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesHUMANITARIAN AID SUCH FOOD, WATER, ORPHAN, EDUCATION PROJECTS.
The London Noah Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Saving of livesSupporting Christian Ministers worldwide.Supporting London based family.Supporting the education of children in India, Columbia and Rwanda.Supporting Premier Christian Radio.Supporting the Ararat community.Outreach through Salt and Light.Supporting Save the Children.Emergency relief to disaster areas.
Chernobyl Children's Lifeline
Beneficiary group, Saving of livesTo help children suffering from the after effects of the Chernobyl disaster and economic situation.
International Humanitarian Relief
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of lives1. RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES2. CARING FOR ORPHANS AND CHILDREN IN NEED3. SUPPORTING EDUCATION4. PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND WATER5. PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD
Nur Ul Qamar Trust
Saving of lives, Social welfareTO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE DEPRIVED COMMUNITIES MAINLY IN ZAMBIA AND OTHER COUNTRIES BY PROVIDING LONG TERM SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS THROUGH OUR CORE FOCUS AREAS: WATER, HEALTH, EDUCATION, SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS, EMERGENCY RELIEF (INTERNATIONAL).
The Bhopal Medical Appeal
Saving of livesTo alleviate the suffering of people who have been directly or indirectly affected by chemical disasters; in particular but not limited to those in the city of Bhopal, India, in the aftermath of the Union Carbide disaster of December 3 1984; and otherplaces in the world in such manner as the trustees think fit.*
Children Of Pakistan Earthquake
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Saving of lives, Social welfareTO RELIEVE POVERTY AND HARDSHIP IN PAKISTAN THROUGH THE OPERATION OF PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE INDEPENENCE AND EMPOWERMENT. WE PROVIDE GRANTS TO POOR AND DESTITUTE PEOPLE AS WELL AS PROVIDING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR SUSTAINED INDEPENDENCE. WE RUN A WATER PROJECT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OUR BENEFICIARIES.
Home Counties Boxer Welfare
Animals, Housing, Saving of livesWe provide a rescue service for boxer dogs throughout the UK. We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs via kennels or foster homes where necessary , and also provide help and support for the welfare of boxers in general. We ensure the neutering of all our boxers if medically possible and provide back up for life.
Finsbury Park Mosque
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Religion, Saving of livesDaily prayers Regular surgeries by local MP, police and leader of the councilYouth club for boys/girlsOpen tours including schools, universities, police and councilStudy circles in different subjectsWeekend Islamic supplementary schoolFatwa services for the Muslim communityCommunity gathering hosted in the centreWorkshops on subjects such as environment, drugs, crimes and education
South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund
Health, Saving of livesTHE OVERALL OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY ARE TO FUND STAFF WELFARE, INCLUDING TRAINING, AND TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS GROUPS WITHIN THE COUNTIES OF CORNWALL, DEVON, SOMERSET, DORSET, BRISTOL CITY,WILTSHIRE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, NORTH SOMERSET.
'the Light' (uk)
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Saving of livesWe've worked with a number of young people from Slough, most of these young people were mainly hanging around parks engaging in negative behaviour and criminal activity. In our projects we have worked in partnership with various agencies such as Thames Valley Police, Community safety, Slough Borough Council and The Youth Offending Team to ensure we target the hard to reach young people.
International Maritime Rescue Federation
Charitable activities, Saving of livesTo improve maritime search and rescue (SAR) capability worldwide by:- Providing & facilitating training; - Promoting technical co-operation, exchange of information, advice & consultancy;- Encouraging & promoting the formation & development of maritime SAR services; and- Promoting public education and raising awareness of maritime SAR & water safety issues.
Daystar Television Europe
Arts, Economic and community development, Saving of livesPromoting the Christian Faith for the public benefit, providing humanitarian aid and propagating the the Christian Gospel.
Refugee Support Europe
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesHumanitarian aid to individuals fleeing violence
The Hands Up Foundation
Saving of livesThe principal activities of Action Syria, the operating name of the charity, are to make sure Syrian communities have the medical care and education they need, every day and when emergencies strike. The charity focuses on the relief and assistance of victims of war, conflict or natural disaster, through humanitarian assistance, particularly for people in Syria and surrounding countries.
Hatzola Ambulance Service Limited
Economic and community development, Health, Saving of livesHATZOLA AMBULANCE SERVICE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION PROVIDING FREE ASSISTANCE AMBULANCE FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. OTHER HUMANITARIAN AID MAY ALSO BE PROVIDED.
St Francis Leprosy Guild
Health, Saving of livesSt Francis Leprosy Guild is a UK charity working towards a leprosy free world. We support over 40 leprosy centres and projects in 14 countries in Africa, Asia and Brazil. We fund Training, Research into leprosy prevention and diagnosis, Active case finding to find and treat leprosy early, Care and rehabilitation through leprosy centres and hospitals, Emergency relief and capital equipment.
The Pipeline Youth Initiative
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Education, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfarePipeline provides a number of free services such as detached youth work provision within Thanet wards. Education program within schools on STI's, drugs and alcohol, self esteem. A single decker bus that provides mobile youth provision in local estates, Community Action Gardening Teams for the Elderly, Befriending projects and crime prevention working with the local government and the police.
South Central Ambulance Charity
Health, Saving of livesFor charitable purposes relating to the general or any specific purposes of the South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust or to purposes relating to the health service.
Integral Alliance
Saving of livesIntegral Alliance is an alliance of 21 Christian relief and development agencies headquartered in 14 countries. They work in over 85 countries, across 34 sectors, and have a network of over 540 local Partners. Integral Members collaborate together in disasters by bringing their different strengths and resources to situations of need around the world.
Jumbulance Trust
Charity and VCS support, Health, Professions, Saving of livesWe are a small Charitable Trust with 2 unique and specialist vehicles; part-coach, part-ambulance known as 'Jumbulances', designed for transporting over long distances in safety and comfort with the help of volunteer nurses, doctors, carers and helpers, those who disabled or suffering from life-limiting illnesses who find it too difficult or even impossible to use other means of transport.
Sewa International
Saving of livesCommitted to supporting projects that cater for People With Disabilities (PWDs)Following a disaster, establishing rehabilitation programmes by way of building infrastructure and services in the aftermath of such tragedies.
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.