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.
1,207 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 | 360 | 0.51% |
| £100k - £250k | 109 | 0.49% |
| £250k - £500k | 94 | 0.86% |
| £500k - £1m | 54 | 0.79% |
| £1m - £10m | 102 | 1.12% |
| Over £10m | 42 | 1.88% |
| Total | 1,134 | 0.59% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 924 | 0.54% |
| oscr | 242 | 0.98% |
| ccni | 41 | 0.57% |
| Total | 1,207 | 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. |
£410,600,000 |
| 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. |
£246,171,125 |
| 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. |
£181,101,000 |
| 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. |
£97,922,773 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£71,100,000 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£61,949,957 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| LISA SMART HUNTINGTON'S SUPPORT TRUST [Charity number: 1177544] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND TO ASSIST IN THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF PEOPLE WITH HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:(1) PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE AND WHERE PRACTICAL HELP AND SUPPORT CAN BE FOUND.(2) PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF PRACTICAL HELP, ADVICE, SUPPORT AND RESPITE CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS.(3) MAKING GRANTS TO PAY FOR PERSONAL CARE, EQUIPMENT AND HOME ADAPTATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE.(4) MAKING GRANTS TO FUND RESEARCH INTO HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE AND THE TREATMENT OF THE DISEASE, PROVIDED THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH ARE PUBLISHED. |
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| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association UK [Charity number: SC053700] To relieve the charitable needs of people with Prader-Willi Syndrome and their families and carers by the provision of services, advice and support as the trustees shall determine |
£657,800 |
| TIMOTHY SYNDROME ALLIANCE (TSA) [Charity number: 1185523] Timothy Syndrome Alliance (TSA) supports individuals with CACNA1C-Related Disorders, including Timothy Syndrome and Long QT8, and their families/carers. From the UK, we provide guidance, information, and advocacy to families worldwide, raise awareness, and promote research and clinical development to improve understanding, care, and treatment. |
£93,687 |
| SOCIETI FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1173755] Societi was established to raise awareness of Kawasaki Disease ? a disease which affects hundreds of children in the UK each year. Societi is an influencing and policy shaping organisation which works to drive change in awareness across the UK, about Kawasaki Disease.We want to enable urgently needed research and pursue changing policy and clinical practice for Kawasaki Disease across the UK. |
£143,103 |
| THE SCHINZEL-GIEDION SYNDROME FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1186327] Proving support to families caring for a child with SGS, raising awareness of SGS and facilitating and supporting medical research that will help to improve the quality and length of life of children living with SGS. |
£68,345 |
| KUNDE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1079189] The main area in which KunDe currently works is a) support to Government Health Services through training, supply of equipment and clinics and support of disease control programmes; b) community development to improve lives and health of rural people; c) resource development to make health and life skills materials available; d) human resource development through training of personnel. |
£6,428 |
| IMPACT LIVING [Charity number: 1122871] Support for people who suffer from mental health conditions and chronic/long-term medical conditions, including cancer. Raise public awareness of mental health,chronic and long-term medical conditions, including cancer. Promote/further the care and relief of people who have a mental health diagnosis/long-term medical condition and for those aged 13-30, who have cancer, by granting feasible respite |
£302,739 |
| KERRY KEY FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1152638] Our aim was to build on the charitable work carried out the by the late Kerry Key, through fundraising and sponsorship. Over the past year we have held various events. These events have raised awareness of disease and health conditions affecting people suffering with cancer and other illnesses. |
£42,264 |
| THE CIARAN BUCKLEY TRUST [Charity number: 1117246] The Trust raises funds in memory of Ciaran, who suffered from a genetic skin disorder called Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome (KID syndrome). The Trust aims to help people with similar conditions, as well as supporting research and promoting awareness about the difficulties of living with the multiple disabilities of blindness, deafness and skin disorders. |
£353 |
| NO LIMITS COMMUNITY PROJECT [Charity number: 1127368] To promote the relief of people over the age of 16 years with high functioning autism/ Asper Syndrome and their carers resident in and around the Dudley Borough in the West Midlands by the provision of advice, information, resources, education, recreational activities and support with the objective of improving their conditions of life. |
£921 |
