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.

524 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	173	0.24%
£10k - £100k	159	0.23%
£100k - £250k	60	0.27%
£250k - £500k	40	0.36%
£500k - £1m	24	0.34%
£1m - £10m	14	0.15%
Over £10m	13	0.58%
Total	483	0.25%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	423	0.25%
oscr	80	0.32%
ccni	21	0.30%
Total	524	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:-	£21,433,285
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
Hospital Volunteers [Charity number: SC031417] 4.1 To provide for the relief of those in need through the provision of voluntary unpaid services to patients whilst in hospital and provision of a service to staff at and visitors to University Hospital Crosshouse and Ayrshire Maternity Unit based at University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock Road, Kilmarnock, KA2 OBE. The activities of the Organisation shall include the provision of a snack bar(s) for the sale of food , snacks, refreshments (non-alcoholic). the provision of a retail shop(s). the provision of a trolley service to wards and clinics. and a service replacing batteries and tubing in hearing aids of patients. These activities are in no way restrictive of the powers of the Organisation to carry out such voluntary work as may be from time to time agreed by them with hospital managers. In addition to the foregoing activities the Organisation may raise funds and invite and collect contributions from any person or persons. 4.2 The advancement of health as from the surplus annual funds generated by the activities and contributions the Organisation will make grants to the endowment funds held by the hospital managers for the purpose of enhancing the accommodation or facilities of University Hospital Cross house and Ayrshire Maternity Unit or for purchasing equipment, machinery, instruments, fittings or furnishings to be used at University Hospital Crosshouse or Ayrshire Maternity Unit or associated clinics. Note this list is not exhaustive.	£822,677
PREGNANCY CENTRES NETWORK [Charity number: 1164610] Supporting pregnancy centres across the UK and encouraging best practice.	£100,984
UK Prenatal Education Association [Charity number: SC046162] 4.1 To advance the health and wellbeing of parents & baby during first 1001 days by providing community based groups offering support, education and workshops free of charge run by volunteers trained by UKPEA. 4.2.To advance the education of parents suffering from mental health issues by providing an alternative to the perinatal mental health treatment by the NHS via medication and long waiting lists, by providing workshops on anxiety reduction, stress management, EFT, NLP, Hypnosis and IEMT within our community groups throughout UK. 4.3 To advance the health and education of expectant and new fathers who are often overlooked at present, who show signs of perinatal mental health issues or stress, by running free voluntary groups where peer to peer support is available facilitated by a UKPEA trained volunteer(s). 4.4 To advance the health of mothers and fathers who are having difficulty in coping and experiencing isolation with a new-born or toddler by offering a safe and nurturing environment within community volunteer centres, where baby/toddler can safely play whilst parents are supported by UKPEA trained volunteer(s). 4.5 To advance the health and eduction of teenagers by provision of a safe environment where teenagers experiencing pregnancy can 'drop in' and receive unbiased support, advice and information regarding accessing health services, parenting skills, health and mental wellbeing via one to one, peer to peer support and trained UKPEA volunteer(s). 4.6 To advance education of health professionals by provision of a comprehensive CPD modular course covering Prenatal and Perinatal Infant Psychology and how early attachment and bonding whilst baby is in womb can overcome adverse environmental factors.
Colin Neighbourhood Sure Start [Charity number: NI103284] Services on Offer: Health & Social Development scheme including: •Home visiting by Family Support Workers •Parenting programmes •Parent support groups •Baby massage •Infant yoga •Information workshops •Health promotion initiatives •Nurture programme •Cook it! •Family events •Story & Rhyme Time •Walking groups Speech, Language and Communication: •Early identification and assessment •Support for early years settings •Training workshops/courses for parents •Home visits •Links to specialist services Dads Work project including: •Dads & Kids Clubs •Cooking Class •Arts & crafts •Family events Driving Theory Media Class Community Midwife providing: •Ante/prenatal support •Breastfeeding support group •Bumps & Baby Class •Home visits Early Years services including: •Play Away crèche •A Way 2 Play: programmes for 2-3 Year Olds •Outreach crèche service •Daycare for training & education •Stay & Play sessions •Various playgroups •Transition programmes Additional Needs Support scheme providing: •Play & Development group •Social & Communication group •Sensory play •Parents support group •Disability awareness and promotion of inclusive practice	£982,376
LUNGI SIERRA LEONE [Charity number: 1150980] We aim to advance education & training, relieve poverty, distress, & promote health within the Tintafor, Kamasondo, Benkeh district of Lungi, Sierra leone. 3 Schools- Primary 700, PreSchool 50, EJSS Secondary 250; Free equipped Medical Centre & Motorbike Ambulance Service- Pregnancy, childbirth,Vaccinations,Malaria,Diagnostics; Outreach for Students,Prosthetics,Covid 19 food support	£13,990
BREASTFEEDING TOGETHER [Charity number: 1164333] Breastfeeding Together is a registered charity providing positive peer support from pregnancy to early years and beyond. We aim to improve the health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities within communities by providing pregnancy, parenting and infant feeding information and support in a variety of ways.	£253,302
NEC UK [Charity number: 1181026] 1. To support research and studies into Necrotising Enterocolitis;2. To support improvements in neonatal care and best practice for families affected by Necrotising Enterocolitis; and3. To raise public awareness and understanding of Necrotising Enterocolitis.	£20,453
STRAIGHT TALKING PEER EDUCATION [Charity number: 1101726] Straight Talking employs teenage mothers and young fathers to deliver an interactive programme in schools to 13-17 year olds presenting the realities and implications of early parenthood; enabling them to make responsible choices. The charity works simultaneously to reduce teenage pregnancy rates and support young parents into employment and become financially independent of State benefits.
MAMA TO MAMA [Charity number: 1202438] Mama to Mama is the first and only baby bank service available in Thanet, providing essential newborn baby items to vulnerable pregnant people. Our bespoke care packages provide all the baby items a new parent needs and consists solely of preloved donations from our community and in-kind contributions. We work with social & care workers/stakeholders throughout the district to make referrals.	£189,485
Coleraine Sure Start Partnership [Charity number: NI100572] Our organisation delivers a range of services to families with children under the age of four in our catchment area of the top 25% deprived wards and estates in the Coleraine Borough Council area. These services include: • Good quality play, learning and childcare experiences for children (group and home based) • Speech language and communication support • Primary and community health care and advice, both the antenatal and postnatal • Support for all children in the community recognising their different needs • Family support including befriending, social support and parenting information, both group and home based • Outreach and home visiting services, to make contact as early as possible in a child’s life and draw families into using other services.	£1,164,364