Health condition HE200¶
Health condition is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Health categoryand the Health condition subcategory.
1,116 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.55% of all charities.
Keywords to find charities¶
UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.
The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:
\b(disease|syndromes?|genetic condition|health condition|medical condition)\b
Charities matching this regular expression will be excluded from the tag:
prevent disease|poverty
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 390 | 0.47% |
| £10k - £100k | 296 | 0.46% |
| £100k - £250k | 110 | 0.57% |
| £250k - £500k | 76 | 0.84% |
| £1m - £10m | 76 | 0.96% |
| £500k - £1m | 54 | 0.94% |
| Over £10m | 35 | 1.89% |
| Total | 1,037 | 0.54% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 848 | 0.50% |
| oscr | 229 | 0.90% |
| ccni | 39 | 0.55% |
| Total | 1,116 | 0.55% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION [Charity number: 225971] The BHF is the UK's largest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK. For over 60 years BHF has pioneered life-saving research that has helped halve the number of deaths from heart and circulatory disease in the UK. BHF also helps provide vital support and information for the 7.4m people living in the UK with heart and circulatory disease. |
£351,700,000 |
| The British Red Cross Society [Charity number: SC037738] To provide assistance to victims of armed conflicts. To work for the improvement of health for the prevention of disease and for the prevention and alleviation of human suffering in the British Islands and throughout the world. |
£226,500,000 |
| THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE LIMITED [Charity number: 1140062] The Francis Crick Institute is dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases. |
£185,630,048 |
| MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (UK) [Charity number: 1026588] To relieve and promote the relief of sickness and to provide medical aid to the injured and to protect and preserve good health by the provision of medical supplies, personnel and procedures calculated to overcome disease, injury or malnutrition in any part of the world in accordance with the principles espoused by the International Council of Medecins Sans Frontieres in October 1990. |
£68,017,311 |
| Our Future Health [Charity number: SC050917] The Charity's objects are restricted specifically only for the public benefit to preserve and advance human health and advance education in particular by engaging in, encouraging and supporting: 2.1.1 investigations into the separate and combined effects of genetic, environmental (including lifestyle, physiological and environmental exposures) and other factors on human health and welfare and on the risk, early detection and causation of diseases in the human population. 2.1.2 the establishment, holding, operation, management, promotion, support, expansion, improvement and safeguarding of a collection of biomedical, biochemical, epidemiological, genetic and other data and blood and other biological and biochemical samples obtained and developed through, for the purpose of and/or in connection with some or all of the investigations referred to in article 2.1.1 and pertaining to a cohort of human participants, for use in a research, knowledge and information resource. 2.1.3 the discovery, invention, improvement, development and application of treatments, cures, diagnostics and other medicinal agents, methods and processes that may in any way relieve illness, disease, disability or disorders of whatever nature in humans. 2.1.4 research into biological and medical sciences and other disciplines which may contribute to the improvement of human health and welfare ('Biosciences'). and 2.1.5 the study and understanding of any of the Biosciences. |
£64,840,447 |
| UK Biobank Limited [Charity number: SC039230] The objects for which the Company is established are to protect, preserve and advance all or any aspects of the health and welfare of human beings and to advance and promote knowledge and education by engaging in, encouraging and supporting: (i) investigations into the separate and combined effects of genetic, environmental (including lifestyle, physiological and environmental exposures) and other factors on human health and welfare and on the risk and causation of diseases in the human population. (ii) the establishment, holding, operation, management, promotion, support, expansion, improvement and safeguarding of a collection of biomedical, biochemical, epidemiological, genetic and other data and blood and other biological and biochemical samples obtained and developed through, for the purpose of andlor in connection with some or all of the investigations referred to in paragraph (i) and pertaining to a cohort of human Participants ('Data and Samples'), for use in a research, knowledge and information resource provisionally known as the UK Biobank ('the Resource'). (iii) research into biological and medical sciences and other disciplines which may contribute to the improvement of human health and welfare ('the Biosciences'). (iv) the discovery, invention, improvement, development and application of treatments, cures, diagnostics and other medicinal agents, methods and processes that may in any way relieve illness, disease, disability or disorders of whatever nature in human beings. and (v) the study and understanding of any of the Biosciences. |
£62,733,234 |
| Anthony Nolan [Charity number: SC038827] The objects for which the Company is established are: 2.1 the relief, treatment, cure or support of those with blood cancers or other blood disorders or affected by an immunological deficiency and any similar or related diseases or conditions (including the provision of support to their family members or carers). 2.2 the relief, treatment, cure or support of those who require a stem cell transplant or who are affected by any disease or condition that may be relieved, treated or cured by any organ or stem cell transplant (including the provision of support to their family members or carers). 2.3 the advancement of research into the causes of and the diagnosis, relief, treatment or cure of those requiring a stem cell transplant or who are affected by an immunological deficiency or any similar or related diseases or conditions and to publish the useful results of such research. and 2.4 the advancement of research into improving organ or stem cell transplantation or any related technique or technology and to publish the useful results of such research. |
£53,539,000 |
| BREAST CANCER NOW [Charity number: 1160558] We're Breast Cancer Now, the UK's largest breast cancer charity and we're dedicated to funding research into this devastating disease. We're bringing together all those affected by the disease to improve the way we prevent, detect, treat and stop the disease. We believe that if we all act now, by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will live. |
£43,022,000 |
| Alzheimer's Research UK [Charity number: SC042474] 3.1 The Objects of the Charity are: (a) to preserve and protect the health of the public by promoting or assisting the promotion of research into the causal mechanisms of neuro-degenerative diseases with the aim of treating or preventing Alzheimer's Disease, dementia and other conditions having a similar or related cause and to disseminate the results of such research . and (b) to advance the education of the public into the symptoms, causes and treatment of dementia and other conditions having a similar or related cause. |
£42,186,904 |
| THE BENENDEN HOSPITAL TRUST [Charity number: 1065995] The principal object of The Benenden Hospital Trust is the relief of hardship caused by sickness, infirmity, disability, or any medical condition by the provision of surgical and medical treatment and nursing care.The charity is the main provider of surgical and medical treatment to members and nominees of The Benenden Healthcare Society Limited. Membership is open to all. |
£39,946,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Oban Hospice Limited [Charity number: SC029299] Oban Hospice Limited is established for charitable purposes only and in particular to relieve the suffering and distress and to further the health and wellbeing of people with cancer as the primary diagnosis, their families and carers, whose usual place of residence is in Oban, Lorn and the Isles as a non-residential, community based service. In certain circumstances, we may also support people with life limiting, long term conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Motor Neurone Disease. |
£69,832 |
| Go Fun Hill [Charity number: SC043527] The organisation's purposes are: 1) The Advancement of Education 2) The Promotion of Equality and Diversity 3) The Advancement of The Arts GO.FUN.HILL. aims to promote integration and harmony within the community in which it operates and a sense of inclusion on every level for the people of the community it serves. Every child, regardless of social/economic background, race, religion, culture, or, Children with a disability of any sort whether it be physical, or a disability that impairs a child's educational development or behaviour, or a child with any other medical condition, physical characteristic(s) of the body or, a condition neurological nature, will always be welcome at the classes held by and activities ran by GO.FUN.HILL! |
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| Asbestos Action (Tayside) [Charity number: SC033344] The Company's objects are to provide assistance and support to those with an asbestos related disease and their families through the provision of specialist advice and information. |
£257,107 |
| ACTION DUCHENNE LIMITED [Charity number: 1101971] Action Duchenne campaigns and supports research for a cure for Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne is a severe and progressive muscle wasting disease that leaves young people paralysed and facing early death by late teens. The Charity has launched a Registry for Duchenne patients to help to progress Clinical trials. |
£562,186 |
| BARTH SYNDROME UK [Charity number: 1181830] Working throughout the UK, we assist families with Barth syndrome with support, information and access to expert care.We fund research into treatments and a cure. |
£11,845 |
| The Robert James Graves Foundation (SCIO) [Charity number: SC045669] To advance education by providing information to sufferers and the public, to raise awareness of Graves Disease. To Advance health by providing a counselling service to sufferers. To provide relief for those in need by providing financial help to those suffering financial hardship. |
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| Teapot Trust [Charity number: SC041885] Purposes 3. The purposes of the SCIO is to enhance the lives of children, young people and their families who are suffering the impact of any chronic or long-term condition, including ‘hidden’ health conditions, e.g. Rheumatic disease. Main activities: 1. To provide art therapy and creative wellbeing interventions through which children and young people are supported to explore and express their feelings, build resilience and develop positive coping strategies. a. To build a mutually supportive community where connections and relationships are facilitated. 2. To work within the UK, meeting children, young people and families’ needs in any appropriate setting (including hospitals, mental health facilities, community venues and online) – often in partnership with others. a. To best meet these needs, children and young people can be supported individually, with their family members or in small peer support groups, as appropriate. Wider impact: To promote wider and lasting public benefit within and beyond the charity’s core community of interest: 1. To improve public and professional understanding of the impact of art therapy – often effective where traditional talking therapies have failed. 2. To build an evidence base to support advocacy and influencing work at government level. 3. To work with colleagues in public health for parity between physical and mental health. |
£362,486 |
| National Kidney Federation [Charity number: SC049431] The objects of the Federation shall be to promote throughout the United Kingdom the best renal medical practice and treatment, the health of persons suffering from kidney disease or renal failure, (herein called ‘kidney patients’) and to support the related needs of those relatives or friends who care for kidney patients. |
£674,034 |
| Leach Family Charitable Trust [Charity number: SC040034] To or for the benefit of such one or more Charitable lnstitution or Charitable Institutions or individuals as the Trustees in their uncontrolled discretion may from time to time select. or In implementing or assisting to implement any charitable purpose or charitable purposes which the Trustees in their uncontrolled discretion may from time to time by Minute resolve upon, including without prejudice the foregoing generality for research into treatment, prevention and cure of cancer, heart disease and strokes, the relief of homelessness, and the education, care and treatment of children and young people. |
£200,824 |
| EQUIPAFRICA CHARTIABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1157689] EQUIPAFRICA IMPROVES HEALTHCARE STANDARDS ACROSS AFRICA BY PROVIDING NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE GUIDELINES AND TRAINING TO PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRES. IN THIS WAY WE EMPOWER HEALTHCARE STAFF TO SAVE LIVES AND GENERATIONS. |
Last update:
January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
