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.
1,200 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 | 380 | 0.53% |
| £10k - £100k | 337 | 0.48% |
| £100k - £250k | 119 | 0.53% |
| £250k - £500k | 94 | 0.84% |
| £500k - £1m | 57 | 0.82% |
| £1m - £10m | 101 | 1.10% |
| Over £10m | 41 | 1.81% |
| Total | 1,129 | 0.58% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 922 | 0.54% |
| oscr | 238 | 0.95% |
| ccni | 40 | 0.57% |
| Total | 1,200 | 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. |
£293,500,000 |
| 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. |
£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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£68,919,118 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CURE INTERNATIONAL (UK) [Charity number: 1094705] CURE UK works to improve the accessibility and quality of paediatric surgical services in sub-Saharan Africa. We support CURE Children's Hospitals to provide free surgical services for children with treatable disabilities. We deliver surgical training for local medical practitioners and collaborate with pastors and leaders to prevent the abuse and neglect of children living with disabilities. |
£460,774 |
| CREW [Charity number: 1163338] CREW offers walking programmes mainly for anyone at risk from cardiovascular disease but also for people with other medical conditions and social needs. CREW promotes exercise classes run by fully qualified, self-employed British Association for Cardiac Rehabilitation (BACR) or Cardiac Phase 4 rehab instructors. CREW provides defibrillators for both walks and exercise classes. |
£8,256 |
| COELIAC SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1143328] Providing support to sufferers of coeliac disease and gluten-related illnesses. |
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| PARKINSON'S DISEASE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM [Charity number: 258197] Parkinson's UK drives better care, treatments and quality of life. Together we can bring forward the day when no one fears Parkinson's. |
£48,566,393 |
| THE THREE BEARS FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1186954] The Three Bears Foundation is a York based National Charity, focusing on the serious challenges of Pancreatic Cancer by raising awareness of the symptoms, seeking to help those diagnosed and working to support Research into the Disease. The Charity raises Funds through a variety of Events, working with the Community and also with PC UK as to Research having already forwarded over £90,000.00 |
£83,677 |
| THE HEPATITIS C TRUST [Charity number: 1104279] The Hepatitis C Trust provides information, support and representation for people affected by Hepatitis C and works to raise awareness and lower the stigma of this disease. |
£8,692,298 |
| THE NATIONAL WIEDEMANN-STEINER SYNDROME WARRIORS (NWSSW) [Charity number: 1191194] We host an annual event to bring WSS warriors and their families closer together, |
£502 |
| CdLS Foundation UK & Ireland [Charity number: 1054033] Providing information about this rare syndrome to families and professionals. Links with other CDLS support groups around the world to give information in different languages, meetings & research. |
£53,629 |
| HOUNSLOW BOROUGH RESPIRATORY SUPPORT GROUP [Charity number: 1187387] Provide advice and support to people living with a long term medical condition. |
£66,280 |
| Foos Yer Doos Sing Song Club [Charity number: SC044609] The purpose of the group is to provide individuals with neurological conditions (for example: dementia, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease or stroke) and their carers with regular opportunities to sing, to have fun and to socialise with others in similar circumstances. |
£5,385 |
