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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.

The Medicalert Foundation

Saving of lives

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,320,594
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Board Of Deputies Charitable Foundation

Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion, Saving of lives, Society

Relating 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

Latest Income: £1,318,359
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Partnership For Growth

Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Poverty alleviation and humanitarian aid through education and social care projects

Latest Income: £1,315,387
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Police Children's Charity

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfare

THE 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.

Latest Income: £1,259,135
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Medical Mission International (uk)

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,255,622
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Mountain Rescue England And Wales

Saving of lives

Promotes 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

Latest Income: £1,248,439
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Crisis Aid

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

Crisis 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.

Latest Income: £1,230,876
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ethar Relief

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives

Providing 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

Latest Income: £1,213,113
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Metropolitan And City Police Orphans Fund

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Professions, Saving of lives

To providing grants to necessitous orphans of members of the Metropolitan and City Police Officers to further their educational and welfare needs.

Latest Income: £1,184,565
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Inquest Charitable Trust

Crime and Justice, Saving of lives, Social welfare

INQUEST 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.

Latest Income: £1,168,538
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Qamar Trust

Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

A)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.

Latest Income: £1,140,271
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Askehave Climate Foundation CIO UK

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Saving of lives

Acting 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.

Latest Income: £1,105,061
Areas of Operation: Denmark
Status: Registered
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Green Crescent Aid UK

Economic and community development, Saving of lives

Green 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.

Latest Income: £1,103,721
Areas of Operation: Malawi
Status: Registered
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Back To Jerusalem UK

Economic and community development, Education, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Enabling 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.

Latest Income: £1,092,805
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The World Children's Fund

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives

PROVISION 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.

Latest Income: £1,090,888
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Bhaarat Welfare Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfare

General 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

Latest Income: £1,081,300
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Revive Darul Arqam

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of lives

Revive Darul Arqam carries out humanitarian aid work, specialising in helping refugees from Syria, Turkey and Yemen.

Latest Income: £1,055,298
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Article 25

Saving of lives, Social welfare

Providing 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.

Latest Income: £1,050,826
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association

Charity and VCS support, Saving of lives

We 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.

Latest Income: £1,048,032
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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The Privy Purse Charitable Trust

Charitable activities, Saving of lives

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,010,097
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Axis Supported Living

Crime and Justice, Housing, Saving of lives

Axis 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".

Latest Income: £993,145
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Arrahma Foundation

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

THE 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.

Latest Income: £990,240
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Lonely Orphans

Beneficiary group, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Lonely 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

Latest Income: £979,759
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hatzola Northwest Trust

Health, Saving of lives

To Provide emergency ambulance and first aid services in north west London area.

Latest Income: £963,130
Areas of Operation: Barnet
Status: Registered
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British Society For Gynaecological Endoscopy Trust

Education, Professions, Saving of lives

Training 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

Latest Income: £960,181
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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.