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.

521 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	171	0.24%
£10k - £100k	157	0.22%
£100k - £250k	62	0.28%
£250k - £500k	38	0.34%
£500k - £1m	24	0.34%
£1m - £10m	14	0.15%
Over £10m	13	0.58%
Total	479	0.25%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	421	0.25%
oscr	79	0.32%
ccni	21	0.30%
Total	521	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	£163,445,000
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.	£163,445,000
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.	£108,669,000
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.	£17,614,000
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
FREE TO FLY [Charity number: 1194841] Helping to relieve the suffering of expectant mothers within the UK, who are experiencing (or are at risk of experiencing) domestic abuse during pregnancy, and supporting them to protect their children long term. Activities include, but are not limited to, the provision of specialist accommodation, pre and post-natal support, parenting support, and other practical, financial and emotional support.	£4,348
PLAN OF ACTION [Charity number: 1213028] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF MEN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING GRIEF RESULTING FROM THE LOSS OF A BABY BEFORE 24 WEEKS OF PREGNANCY, BY MEANS OF BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY:1. PROVIDING INFORMATION, PRACTICAL ADVICE AND SIGNPOSTING VIA THE OPERATION OF A RANGE OF ONLINE RESOURCES;2. RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT BABY LOSS BEFORE 24 WEEKS OF PREGNANCY, PARTICULARLY THE IMPACTS ON MEN;3. THE PROVISION OF GRANT FUNDING FOR RELEVANT ACADEMIC OR CLINICAL RESEARCH INTO THE EFFECTS ON MEN OF BABY LOSS BEFORE 24 WEEKS OF PREGNANCY, AND THE DISSEMINATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH.
NOMAD SOUL [Charity number: NI101779] We do this, but not exclusively, through: -Organisation of regular events including performances, workshops, conferences and exhibitions advancing knowledge, education and raising awareness of the public about different cultures and different forms of artistic expression. -Support of the professional development of artists from local and minority ethnic communities to strengthen intercultural arts practice in Northern Ireland. -Creation of an annual international festival in Northern Ireland representing the world cultural heritage through the arts. A large scale multi-ethnic event of touristic interest that will create a significant social and economic impact in Northern Ireland. -Children’s Educational Program: In association with NI schools this program is designed to raise awareness about new cultures, traditions and art forms to the children. But also to increase their artistic knowledge, skills, and creativity while enhancing emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development as they participate in art. -Organisation of Workshops and Conferences to support and accompany women in childbirth through the dance and the yoga. These disciplines have repeatedly proved their effectiveness in both physical and emotional preparation for labour. It will also help women to recover from giving birth and to create a solid relationship with the child. -Design of a digital format documentary for educational purposes to promote the cultural heritage through the arts.
ADA'S FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1206885] TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF STILLBORN AND MISCARRIED CHILDREN FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT KITS CONTAINING USEFUL ITEMS SUCH AS BASIC TOILETRIES TO HELP THEM PROVIDE COMFORT DURING THEIR STAY IN HOSPITAL.	£17,613
CHASDEI RAIZEL [Charity number: 1111951] Well being of pregnant mothers & mothers of young children. Includes antenatal classes, birth support, sleep respite and mothers & toddlers soft play.	£23,000
THE DEREK BAILEY FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1079492] The DBF returned to Nyofelleh to restore the clinic, staff quarters, ambulance & school .We have had a successful maintenance program meeting Ministers of Health and Education who are very pleased with our progress.The Minister of Health signed an MOU with the DBF to fund a midwife completely,the DBF will provide a new Maternity Unit.and accommodation for the nurse , our target this year.
THE MASIC FOUNDATION: MOTHERS WITH ANAL SPHINCTER INJURIES IN CHILDBIRTH [Charity number: 1169632] To assist in the treatment and care of women suffering from obstetric anal sphincter injuries by: (1) Supporting mothers with the injury; (2) Increasing awareness of said condition amongst medical and healthcare professionals; and (c) Conducting study and research for the public benefit into the causes and subsequent treatment and publishing and disseminating the useful results.	£142,859
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN SHIFNAL DISTRICT [Charity number: 1103258] GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSESRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIESRUNNING OF FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIESKNITTING FOR MATERNITY HOSPITAL IN EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA AND LOCALLY KNITTING FOR THE ELDERLY (SHAWLS, BLANKETS, TWIDEDLEMUFFS ETC)	£1,683
HOLDING HEARTS BABY LOSS SUPPORT [Charity number: 1203215] We are a charity that provides baby loss books, resources and memory hearts to Hospitals around the country for those who lose their baby at any stage in pregnancy to support their mental health and overall wellbeing.	£5,300
KHARIS' HAVEN [Charity number: 1194232] The charity raises public awareness of the importance of healthy living, such as good nutrition for mothersand babies, and also the various medical issues that arise both during pregnancy and, subsequently. Itdoes this by holding events and seminars that are delivered by appropriately qualified practitioners, in linewith national guidelines.