Saving of lives Charities
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The Medicalert Foundation
Saving of livesThe MedicAlert Foundation provides a life-saving, emergency identification system for individuals with hidden medical conditions and allergies. Each Member receives a bracelet, necklace or watch that is engraved with the wearers main medical condition(s), an ID number and a 24 hour emergency telephone number that can access their details from anywhere in the world in over 100 languages.
Board Of Deputies Charitable Foundation
Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion, Saving of lives, SocietyRelating to any part of world:--advancement of the education of the public & the knowledge & understanding of Judaism & Jewish history & culture; the promotion of research into those disciplines; the promotion of good race relations between the Jewish community & the rest of society; the promotion of the efficiency of the police within the community at large & the promotion of good citizenship
Partnership For Growth
Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfarePoverty alleviation and humanitarian aid through education and social care projects
The Police Children's Charity
Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfareTHE RELIEF OF THOSE IS NEED BY REASON OF ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 25 WHERE A PARENT WHO IS, OR WAS, A SERVING OFFICER, HAS DIED OR HAS BECOME INCAPACITATED IN SOME WAY THAT AFFECTS EARNING CAPABILITY.
Medical Mission International (uk)
Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe principal activity is the provision of emergency medical relief and public health services to assist disadvantaged and needy families, throughout the world, affected by famine, natural disaster or civil conflict.
Mountain Rescue England And Wales
Saving of livesPromotes the efficiency and effectiveness of mountain rescue charities:- Ensuring high standards of training and equipment - Provide training, for searching for and rescuing people in difficulties in mountainous or inhospitable environments- Co-ordinate the work of its members engaged in larger-scale search and rescue operations- Ensure effective links with other rescue services
Crisis Aid
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareCrisis aid is a humanitarian aid organization, which provides relief of poverty and support in times of crisis. Crisis Aid provides food, medication, shelter, education and other urgent needs for displaced people and refugees around the world.
Ethar Relief
Beneficiary group, Saving of livesProviding Emergency relief and development programs to Eritrean Refugees in particular and to the needy in the Horn of Africa and Yemen, we do this by providing grants and financial support the victim of natural and other kind of disaster. our main focus is Education, Training, Clean Water, Health, orphans, and food programs. we make grant to individuals & organisation to achieve these objectives
The Metropolitan And City Police Orphans Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, Saving of livesTo providing grants to necessitous orphans of members of the Metropolitan and City Police Officers to further their educational and welfare needs.
Inquest Charitable Trust
Crime and Justice, Saving of lives, Social welfareINQUEST was founded in 1981 following a number of controversial deaths in police and prison custody. It is the only charitable organisation in England and Wales that provides an independent, free legal and advice service to bereaved people on inquest procedures and their rights in the Coroner's Court and the civil courts.
The Qamar Trust
Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareA)THE RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND SUFFERING AMONG VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR OTHER KINDS OF DISASTER IN THE FORM OF SERVICES (OR OTHER MEANS DEEMED SUITABLE) FOR PERSONS, BODIES, ORGANISATIONS AND/OR COUNTRIES. B)TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING OF MEETINGS, LECTURES, AWARENESS.
The Askehave Climate Foundation CIO UK
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Saving of livesActing as the UK institution of the Askehave Climate Foundation, an independent foundation that funds partners worldwide as they provide humanitarian relief to people impacted by climate disasters, engage in climate policy and activism, and research solutions to combat climate change.
Green Crescent Aid UK
Economic and community development, Saving of livesGreen Crescent Aid UK is a UK registered charity (No. 1187798) that is dedicated to provide humanitarian aid and assistance to those in need, in particular within the UK and Malawi, and to other areas in the world. Our projects vary from working with the local community and organisations in the UK, to providing various types of aid to the most needy in rural Malawi.
Back To Jerusalem UK
Economic and community development, Education, Saving of lives, Social welfareEnabling individuals who have experienced religious persecution to worship by the provision of Christian materials, such as Bibles. Also, raising awareness in the UK about the persecuted church in nations without religious freedoms and finally, providing humanitarian aid, such as the distribution of food/essential supplies, or building schools in areas of poverty or impacted by natural disasters.
The World Children's Fund
Beneficiary group, Saving of livesPROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN LESS STABLE COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD.PROVISION OF EMERGENCY AID RELIEF IN DISASTER AREAS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Bhaarat Welfare Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfareGeneral charitable purposes;Education & training;Medical/health/sickness;Disability;Relief of poverty;Overseas aid/famine relief;Religious activities;Accommodation/housing for the needy;Animal welfare;Environment/conservation/heritage;Economic/community development/employment;Supporting other charitable institutions
Revive Darul Arqam
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesRevive Darul Arqam carries out humanitarian aid work, specialising in helping refugees from Syria, Turkey and Yemen.
Article 25
Saving of lives, Social welfareProviding professional expertise, working with aid agencies, charities and communities worldwide to enable better building to improve health, learning and resilience to disaster wherever there is poverty or need. Working to undertake research and increase knowledge of development and humanitarian work in relation to the built environment.
The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association
Charity and VCS support, Saving of livesWe promote, co-ordinate and secure adequate search and rescue arrangements, primarily in the mountainous areas of Cumbria. We undertake publicity where necessary in order to inform or educate the public in all aspects of mountain safety. We represent and support all our member rescue teams with help, guidance, training, funding and advice, including fundraising for them.
The Privy Purse Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Saving of livesThe aims of the Privy Purse Charitable Trust are to make grants to charities of which The King is Patron, support ecclesiastical establishments associated with The King and to make contributions in the event of either National or International disasters.
Axis Supported Living
Crime and Justice, Housing, Saving of livesAxis SL Provides properties and support to high risk but vulnerable ex offenders leaving prison by working closely with Landlords, Probation, Police and Housing Benefit in Leeds. We enable ex offenders to access decent, affordable accommodation and provide tenancy support to prevent needless homelessness and Recall to Prison which is crucial to breaking the cycle of prison's "revolving door".
Arrahma Foundation
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareTHE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, SUPPLEMENTARY CLASSES, FACILITIES FOR NURSERY EDUCATION.TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE, VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS AND OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED BY PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING AND DIRECT DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED.
Lonely Orphans
Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfareLonely Orphans provides the following * Education for orphans and their families throughout the world,* Accommodation and shelter for those in urgent need, *Emergency food, medical treatment and education for all in need,* Disaster Relief
Hatzola Northwest Trust
Health, Saving of livesTo Provide emergency ambulance and first aid services in north west London area.
British Society For Gynaecological Endoscopy Trust
Education, Professions, Saving of livesTraining in Gynaecological Endoscopy, particularly with regard to the management of endometriosis and pelvic pain. The BSGE organises meetings for Consultants, Doctors in Training and paramedics and awards appropriate Bursaries, including student bursaries for students taking the MSC in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy which is jointly run with the University of Surrey
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.