Maternity `HE209`¶

Maternity is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Health categoryand the Health condition subcategory.

520 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.26% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	167	0.23%
£10k - £100k	154	0.22%
£100k - £250k	67	0.30%
£250k - £500k	35	0.32%
£500k - £1m	22	0.33%
£1m - £10m	14	0.16%
Over £10m	13	0.60%
Total	472	0.25%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	422	0.25%
oscr	77	0.31%
ccni	21	0.29%
Total	520	0.26%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
MSI REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES [Charity number: 265543] MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post- abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high- quality services. Our 9,000 team members work across 37 countries, reaching over 35,000 women each day.	£309,542,000
Action For Children [Charity number: SC038092] The Charity works for the public benefit having as its objects the promotion of the upbringing and care of children and young people in need from all backgrounds, cultures and faiths or none in particular	£155,280,000
ACTION FOR CHILDREN [Charity number: 1097940] We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 387,000 children and families across the UK.	£155,280,000
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL [Charity number: 1091434] The NMC is the independent regulator for nurses and midwives in the UK. Our primary purpose is to protect patients and the public through effective and proportionate regulation of nurses and midwives. We set and promote standards of education and practice, maintain a register of those who meet these standards, and take action when a nurse's or midwife's fitness to practise is called into question.	£107,215,000
INTERNATIONAL PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION [Charity number: 229476] The IPPF is both a service provider and an advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights. With a worldwide network of 152 Member Associations and active in 172 countries.	£97,670,026
BRITISH PREGNANCY ADVISORY SERVICE [Charity number: 289145] Supporting reproductive choice by advocating and providing high quality, affordable services to prevent or end unwanted pregnancy with contraception or by abortion	£64,386,948
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists [Charity number: SC041594] That the objects of the existing College are declared by its Memorandum of Association to be 'the encouragement of the study and the improvement of the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology subjects which should be inseparably interwoven' by the aid of all or any of the following:-	£21,444,829
ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS [Charity number: 213280] The encouragement of the study and the advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.	£20,480,633
Advance HE [Charity number: SC043946] The objects for which the Company is established are : (A) to promote higher education for the public benefit by: (1) providing strategic advice and co-ordination to the higher education sector, government, funding bodies and others on policies and practices that will impact upon and enhance the student experience. (2) supporting and advancing curriculum and pedagogic development across the whole spectrum of higher education activity. and (3) facilitating the professional development and increasing the professional standing of all staff in higher education. (B) to further promote higher education for the public benefit by further developing the professionalism and profile of leadership, management and governance within the higher education sector, by: (1) raising the profile of effective higher education leadership, management and governance. (2) improving the supply of development opportunities, particularly in relation to international and cross sector experience. (3) stimulating further demand for development within the higher education sector. and (4) assisting in broadening perspectives and improving standards in relation to leadership, management and governance within the higher education sector, (C) to promote equality and diversity for the public benefit, including the education sector and any other sectors that the Board deems appropriate, by: (1) identifying and changing any cultural and systemic practices that unfairly exclude, marginalise or disadvantage individuals or groups, and to promote inclusive approaches. (2) eliminating discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or through any combination of these characteristics or other unfair treatment. (3) advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity. (4) promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds. (5) conducting or commissioning research on equality and diversity issues and publishing the results to the public. and (6) developing the case for equality and diversity.	£19,194,000
Tommy's [Charity number: SC039280] 1. The advancement of education in and the practise of gynaecology and obstetrics by all charitable means and in particular by: (a) funding research and the publication of its results. (b) promoting the education of both those engaged in the practice of gynaecology and obstetrics and the public care of mothers and babies before and after birth. and (c) providing equipment. and 2. such other charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion determine.	£12,909,437

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
BECOMING FAMILIES [Charity number: 1199531] Provides education and emotional wellbeing support to families in pregnancy and the first two years through courses, support groups and one to one support sessions.	£82,829
Remember My Baby Remembrance Photography [Charity number: SC045442] The object of the CIO is to relieve the suffering and emotional distress amongst parents and families who have experienced the loss of a baby before, during or shortly after childbirth, in particular but not exclusively by supporting newly bereaved parents by the provision of a professional photographer to photograph their baby free of charge, and to gift these images to the family.	£87,803
HARTLEPOOL BABY BANK [Charity number: 1191460] Hartlepool Baby Bank provides good quality new and used equipment to families with young children or pregnant women across Hartlepool and the surrounding area.We aim to provide maternity items, clothing, safe sleeping spaces and hygiene products whilst offering support, advice and signposting.	£71,868
3 LITTLE MIRACLES FUND [Charity number: 1119331] OBJECT: TO RAISE FUNDS TO PURCHASE VITAL LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT FOR NEONATAL UNITS ACROSS THE UNITED KINGDOM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PERSONAL APPEALS FOR DONATIONS; FUNDRAISING EVENTS; VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
Life After Loss [Charity number: NI104982] Life After Loss is here to help anyone affected by the loss of a baby. We provide support and information to those who have been through the death of a baby at any stage of pregnancy, or early in life, for any reason. Our headquarters is in Northern Ireland, and many of our events and activities are also held in Northern Ireland. However we do carry out a substantial amount of work with Warrington Hospital, and are always looking for ways to expand our support network throughout the UK. Indeed, the support forum has given support to members from all across the UK and Worldwide. The organisation was founded in 2006, starting life as an online support forum for bereaved families. The forum is still an integral part of what we do, and is available 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week for grieving parents to read and post messages, giving and receiving support. In 2007, Life After Loss was granted Charitable Status by HMRC. We believe that by offering support and friendship to each other, parents whose lives have been devastated by the loss of a baby can begin to heal and to pick up the pieces of their broken lives. Life may never be the same, but slowly it can be rebuilt, eventually you can learn to smile again.	£1,234
THE KALLIPATEIRA MOORHOUSE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1187269] The Kallipateira Moorhouse Foundation will increase the awareness of Stillbirth, support parents who have experienced the death of a baby and support research to help reduce the numbers of babies who die during pregnancy or birth.	£9,230
THE LENNY TENCH FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1212402] The charity connects with NHS trusts, children's hospices, funeral homes and support groups who support families who have suffered a pregnancy loss during pregnancy and/or labour. Donations are made to support each individual cause to create a safe, comfortable space for families to grieve and make memories with their baby.
SHERWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO [Charity number: 1158333] Community Cafe, Playgroup, Children's Dance, Children's Exercise, Adult Tap, Chair Zumba & Social, Yoga inc Pre and Postnatal, self help groups for people who stammer, Aphasia, Arthritis Care, AA, Bobbin Lace, Art Classes, Counselling for adults, Home Care, Education for adults with learning difficulties, Community Garden Group, NHS physio sessions, Space for meetings & training	£102,533
Dundee Crisis Pregnancy Trust [Charity number: SC023483] The purposes of the Trust are: (1) To relieve the anxiety and distress of women who are experiencing or have experienced crisis pregnancies and their families by enabling the provision of counsel, education and emotional and practical support (2) To advance the education of the general public in matters relating to crisis pregnancies and to do all things as will properly attain the above purpose	£189,279
Pregnancy Counselling & Care (Scotland) [Charity number: SC026943] The Company's objects are:- To provide relief, care and assistance, especially professional counselling, for anyone in need or suffering, in any way, either physically or psychologically, as a result of: Pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, termination, stillbirth or infertility. and to supply material aid to those in need and their dependents.	£177,039