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Saving of lives Charities

Discover 2,191 Saving of lives charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,191
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.

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 Royal Life Saving Society - U.k.

Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Saving of lives

Preventing loss of life through drowning & injury through near-drowning,Reducing the number of people drowning year on year,Lead provider of water safety & drowning prevention education, Lead industry body for awarding & training lifeguards,Recognised by Sport England as governing body for Lifesaving Sport in the UK,Club & volunteer network across UK & Republic of Ireland.

Latest Income: £6,183,390
Areas of Operation: Various
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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Flint House Police Rehabilitation

Saving of lives

Flint House Vision To deliver world class preventative and rehabilitative care for people in the police service. Supporting people to lead healthy lives, build resilient careers and enjoy retirement. Helping people in the police service to be healthier, fitter, more resilient and recover from mental and physical injury.

Latest Income: £5,809,576
Areas of Operation: Guernsey
Status: Registered
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Wiltshire And Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Health, Saving of lives

The charitys objects are the relief of sickness and injury and protection of human life by providing and supporting an air ambulance service for the county of Wiltshire and surrounding areas.

Latest Income: £5,332,775
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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Justice & Care

Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Saving of lives

Justice & Care is committed to joining forces to end modern slavery. We work in three strategic locations Bangladesh, Romania and the UK, seeking to protect vulnerable communities from trafficking. We help men, women and children who have been exploited to walk free and rebuild their lives. We work with police and criminal justice systems to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

Latest Income: £5,132,817
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Clatterbridge Cancer Charity

Health, Saving of lives

Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is the only charity dedicated to supporting patients and research at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.The Charity funds life-saving research, innovations in care and technology and enhances the environment at Clatterbridge centres, making a real difference to people with cancer across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Latest Income: £4,678,836
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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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Open Road Visions

Beneficiary group, Health, Saving of lives

Open Road exists in order to reduce the harmful impact of drugs and alcohol on users, their families, partners and society. We also support young people and vulnerable adults in police custody, to ensure that their welfare is respected. Open Road values and respects the diversity of all and is committed to ensuring we fully represent the people we serve.

Latest Income: £4,578,530
Areas of Operation: Essex
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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The St. John And Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service

Health, Saving of lives

The principal objects of DMWS are: - The provision of hospital welfare services for members of HM Forces, their dependants, and others engaged by or acting in support of the Armed Forces whilst in the medical pathway. - In addition, we support frontline groups such as the Police and NHS staff.

Latest Income: £4,174,606
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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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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James' Place Charity

Beneficiary group, Health, Saving of lives

James' Place works to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis. The charity offers free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men.

Latest Income: £3,547,809
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Givewell UK

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Saving of lives

We promote charities that save and improve lives the most per dollar as identified by the U.S. organisation GiveWell. We raise funds on their behalf and make grants to further their life improving and life saving programs.

Latest Income: £3,465,380
Areas of Operation: Various
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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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.