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.

1,208 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.59% 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	373	0.52%
£10k - £100k	355	0.51%
£100k - £250k	104	0.47%
£250k - £500k	100	0.92%
£500k - £1m	48	0.72%
£1m - £10m	102	1.13%
Over £10m	43	1.98%
Total	1,125	0.59%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	927	0.54%
oscr	240	0.97%
ccni	41	0.57%
Total	1,208	0.59%

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.	£398,900,000
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.	£287,100,000
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.	£231,227,374
Marie Curie [Charity number: SC038731] The Charity is established as a memorial to the late Marie Curie in lasting tribute to her life’s work, and in particular to her discovery of radium and its contribution in fighting the disease of cancer. The charity exists to serve all those with a terminal diagnosis, from cancer or other causes, their families and carers. The objects for which the charity is established for the public benefit are: 2.1.1 to provide and develop caring services, offering support, care and compassion through palliative care, advice and assistance for the benefit of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses and their families and carers. 2.1.2 to undertake and fund research into any aspect of the care and support of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses and their families and carers. and 2.1.3 to provide information, education and support to patients, their families, carers, those working in medical and other caring fields and the public regarding the care of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses.	£169,666,000
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.	£95,336,332
Christian Aid [Charity number: SC039150] The furtherance of charitable purposes which relieve and combat poverty, malnutrition, hunger, disease, sickness or distress throughout the world. The furtherance of charitable purposes which advance or assist such other charitable work as may be carried on by or with the support of the Sponsoring Churches and in this clause and throughout the Articles, 'charitable' means charitable in accordance with the law of England and Wales provided that it will not include any purpose which is not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.	£83,300,000
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.	£80,268,925
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.	£76,327,574
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.	£70,788,000
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.	£57,459,000

Ten random charities

Name	Latest income
DARLINGTON AND DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT [Charity number: 518394] Our facilities are available free to all terminally ill patients, regardless of the nature of the disease. We are non-denominational and respect the different cultures of all. We believe that a person has the right to choose where they die - in hospital, hospice or at home. We look at the whole person and take into account their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.	£3,375,160
DERCUMS DISEASE & RARE DISEASE FOUNDATION UK [Charity number: 1154613] Fundraising around the county of Essex by having various events I.E family fundays, bake sales, table top sales and sponsored haunted nights.	£430
AlThuraya Foundation [Charity number: SC046692] The SCIO will promote, advance and further charitable purposes by operating as a ?grant giving? charity which will support individuals (or educational or scientific institutions on behalf of such individuals) financially and otherwise (but not limited to) scholarships, research, seminars, publications and study (through educational institutions of recognised high quality (irrespective of location) and taking account of both the academic merit and financial need of those undertaking study and research) primarily in five focus areas being namely:- education. public health care. genetic science (including diabetes, obesity and liver disease). technology, energy and water. and human rights law and governance. For the purposes of the 2005 Act the following charitable purposes are (i) particularly relevant and (ii) are the charitable purposes identified as applicable from section 7 of the 2005 Act:- the advancement of education. the advancement of science. and the advancement of human rights	£54,562
Derry Well Women Ltd [Charity number: NI101247] Derry Well Women is a community based womens health organisation. Our aim is to empower women to help us shape responses to meet their health needs and to work in partnership with them and other agencies to deliver services which are evidence based and rooted in best practice and address unmet need. We advocate for a gender approach to identifying the determinants of women’s health and wellbeing, and for the need to devise cross cutting programmes tailored to the characteristics of our catchment area. Our approach is underpinned by the goals of: i. Providing a leadership focus for women specific health care; ii. Making health and social care systems work better for women; iii. Leveraging change in policy in where and how care is provided, and iv. Building a knowledge base to empower women in choices relating to their health and wellbeing. Our programmes address the main causes of morbidity and mortality as identified by the Women’s EU Convention - cardio-vascular/respiratory disease, cancer, mental illness and osteoporosis. Our programmes are developed for a range of targeted groups, including lone parents, new mothers, older women and carers. Our programmes are designed to also address unmet need including eating disorders, women who experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and managing long-term conditions. In contextualising policy to local circumstances and in listening to the needs expressed by women, the profile of services we provide is: • Counselling • Support / self help • Promoting positive mental health and wellbeing • Programmes for victim/survivors of trauma • Supporting mother and children programmes including Creche • Cancer programmes • Preventative health education and lifestyle • Complementary therapies and holistic approach to health • Advocacy for change and tackling inequalities • Chronic illness management • Clinics and screening programmes • Promoting Social Inclusion • Schools education programmes • Training practitioners	£499,244
CLEVELAND ALZHEIMERS RESIDENTIAL CENTRE LIMITED [Charity number: 701958] The objects of the charity are to relieve, treat and promote the relief and treatment of those suffering from Alzheimers disease and related disorders and to provide support for such persons and their families.	£70,215
CANDLES - DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP [Charity number: 1198215] We provide activities for our families with children who have down syndrome making it inclusive for all children and families	£11,694
THE DURHAM SKIN FUND [Charity number: 516809] Medical education: provision of education in Dermatology to members of the Department of Dermatology, Co. Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust, GPs, Community Nursing staff, Pharmacists, and anyone caring for patients with skin disease, with the aim of providing first-class services.	£2,471
BK'S HEROES [Charity number: 1166912] Raising awareness of Brain and Kidney disease and funds for research into cures, treatment and care for people suffering from them. Financial and physical support for sufferers and there families during their challengesFunds are being raised via donation, sporting events and social gatherings including music concerts, comedy nights and balls.	£24,163
BUD FLANAGAN LEUKAEMIA FUND LIMITED [Charity number: 1092540] Supporting various institutions in carrying out research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of Leukaemia and the relief of those suffering from the disease.	£31,124
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.	£25,067