Strokes HE214¶
Strokes is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Health categoryand the Health condition subcategory.
219 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.11% 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(strokes?|aneurysm|transient ischemic attack)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 97 | 0.14% |
| £10k - £100k | 63 | 0.09% |
| £100k - £250k | 20 | 0.09% |
| £250k - £500k | 9 | 0.08% |
| £500k - £1m | 6 | 0.09% |
| £1m - £10m | 11 | 0.12% |
| Over £10m | 5 | 0.23% |
| Total | 211 | 0.11% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 186 | 0.11% |
| ccni | 18 | 0.25% |
| oscr | 15 | 0.06% |
| Total | 219 | 0.11% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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. |
£231,227,374 |
| Stroke Association [Charity number: SC037789] (A) working for the prevention of stroke. (B) educating the public in all matters concerning stroke. (C) carrying out, promoting or sponsoring research into the prevention or treatment of stroke or other conditions where the effects are similar to stroke, the rehabilitation and long-term care of stroke survivors and publishing the useful results of such research. and (D) responding to the needs caused by the effects of stroke, or other conditions where the effects are similar to stroke, by providing advice and support to those affected, their families and carers. |
£44,400,000 |
| STROKE ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 211015] THE CHARITY OPERATES THROUGHOUT THE UK. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO EVERYONEAFFECTED BY STROKE, INCLUDING FAMILIES AND CARERS. WE RAISE AWARENESS OF STROKE AND CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER EMERGENCY, REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES. WE INVEST IN STROKE RESEARCH TO HELP REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF STROKE, TO FIND THE BEST TREATMENT AND LONG TERM CARE AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR STROKE SURVIVORS. |
£42,144,680 |
| Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland [Charity number: SC018761] The objects of the Charity are: 3.1 The advancement of health through improving the quality of life for people in Scotland, and elsewhere, affected by chest, heart and stroke Conditions, through medical research, influencing public policy, education, advice & training and provision of healthcare and other support services. 3.2 To engage in and to undertake all other similar charitable purposes. |
£13,273,190 |
| THE DIANA STARTIN FOUNDATION CIO [Charity number: 1202427] The Diana Startin Foundation CIO is a charity that supports the helping of the old, the sick, the disabled, and the disadvantaged. It also supports the relief of patients suffering from Cancer, Parkinson's Disease and Strokes. The charity aims to support local charities within Warwickshire and surrounding areas by donating funds which were given by the founder. |
£10,119,970 |
| Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke [Charity number: NI103593] Our vision for Northern Ireland is one where everyone can live life to the full, free from chest, heart and stroke illnesses. To achieve this, our work is focused in these areas: Care Services Support Groups provide a listening ear, emotional support and practical advice or signposting to people and their families and carers affected by chest, heart and stroke conditions. The groups enable people to meet with others in a similar situation, while benefiting from various activities based around continuing rehabilitation, prevention of a reoccurrence and reducing isolation. Our Post Rehabilitation Exercise Programme (PREP) provides a structured exercise and information programme, designed to help rebuild people’s lives and confidence following a stroke. Our “Taking Control” Self Management Programme is designed to help people with long term health conditions take control of their lives and develop the skills and confidence they need to manage their condition more effectively. Prevention We offer a comprehensive healthy schools programme that aims to influence young people’s lifestyle behaviours at an early age, with the hope of a knock on effect on their family and wider community. We help homeless people, who are particularly vulnerable to these illnesses through our Health and Homeless projects, which focus on diet choices and healthier lifestyles. Our health promotion services include health information, talks and nurse health checks in the workplace and in the community which enable people to make informed choices and adopt healthier lifestyles in order to reduce their risk of developing chest, heart and stroke illnesses. We are committed to funding research into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of chest, heart and stroke illnesses in Northern Ireland’s hospitals and universities which will benefit the people of Northern Ireland. We campaign at Assembly level on behalf of people and families impacted by chest, heart and stroke illnesses. |
£4,928,152 |
| PACES SHEFFIELD [Charity number: 1104356] For disabled children and adults: Conductive Education programme through- Approved independent special school: 4 to 18 years- Parent & Child groups- Adult services- Stroke (rehabilitation) Group- Family Support |
£3,901,008 |
| THE GEORGE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL HEALTH (UK) [Charity number: 1130823] The Institute's research aims to provide practical, policy-focused solutions for use by government and the community. It is focused on disadvantaged populations. Its research areas include heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, stroke, critical care and trauma, road injury, fractures, falls, chronic back pain and health care innovation. |
£2,401,464 |
| THE BRAIN CHARITY [Charity number: 1114999] The Brain Charity offers emotional support, practical help and social activities to anyone with a neurological condition and to their family, friends, and carers. There are hundreds of different neurological conditions, including stroke, brain injury, dementia, cluster headaches, and many rarer ones too. We are here for every single one. |
£1,840,813 |
| THE RAINBOW CENTRE FOR CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION LTD [Charity number: 1096603] Centre provides conductive education for people with motor disorders - mainly those who have cerebral palsey but also now offering support for adults affected by strokes or Parkinsons. |
£1,658,713 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE GEORGE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL HEALTH (UK) [Charity number: 1130823] The Institute's research aims to provide practical, policy-focused solutions for use by government and the community. It is focused on disadvantaged populations. Its research areas include heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, stroke, critical care and trauma, road injury, fractures, falls, chronic back pain and health care innovation. |
£2,401,464 |
| SICKLE CELL AND YOUNG STROKE SURVIVORS [Charity number: 1120902] Sickle Cell and Young Stroke Survivors support the social and psychological needs of children and young people living with Sickle Cell disease and childhood Stroke in the UK. We proactively address the day-to-day needs of the children and their families to reduce isolation. We work mainly in England and are keen to provide free medical treatment and drugs to children in Africa. |
£3,084 |
| BRENTWOOD STROKE CLUB [Charity number: 1000785] Weekly meetings providing various activities and information for people who have had a Stroke. |
£4,101 |
| ENFIELD STROKE FRIENDS [Charity number: 1211294] Enfield Stroke Friends support people who have experienced a stroke living in Enfield, and their families and carers. We facilitate social interaction and peer support. We provide guidance, signposting, information and recreational activities. We aim to improve the health and quality of life of our clients. |
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| MUSIC IN OUR BONES [Charity number: 1166578] Offering harmony singing workshops targeting Family Carers and people with physical disabilities, dementia, and those managing mental health issues and long-term conditions such as Parkinsons, MS, and stroke recovery. |
£47,666 |
| Leach Family Charitable Trust [Charity number: SC040034] To or for the benefit of such one or more Charitable lnstitution or Charitable Institutions or individuals as the Trustees in their uncontrolled discretion may from time to time select. or In implementing or assisting to implement any charitable purpose or charitable purposes which the Trustees in their uncontrolled discretion may from time to time by Minute resolve upon, including without prejudice the foregoing generality for research into treatment, prevention and cure of cancer, heart disease and strokes, the relief of homelessness, and the education, care and treatment of children and young people. |
£254,723 |
| Ballynure and District Friendship Club [Charity number: NI101824] The Friendship Club started in 2007, and meets at least once a month in Ballynure Presbyterian Church Minor Hall. There are over 50 members, most of whom are 65+, and at least 35% live alone. About one third of the members live more than 3 miles from the village. Members are encouraged to volunteer to help the group by providing food and hospitality at the meetings. The programme is arranged in consultation with the members speakers include broadcasters (Jackie Fullerton), health professionals, retired teachers, the Titanic Chaplain (Rev Chris Bennett), a retired teacher who was shipwrecked in Antarctica, overseas volunteers, potato growers, charity fund raisers inc people with interesting hobbies, historians, motor bike enthusiasts, chaplains, an airline pilot, PSNI Community Police, waste management consultants and a world champion orienteer. Successful courses on the use of computers and digital photography have been held. A number of members have attended programmes on Food Hygiene, First Aid, Risk Assessment and Event Management and have recently been trained in the use of the Village Defibrillator. Two members have been volunteers for the Police and Fire World Games held in Belfast in August 2013. One of these members has also helped with the Giro d’Italia in May 2014 and has just been enlisted to help the Mid-Antrim Museum’s WW1 initiative. Three to four outings are arranged each year. These outings are of great benefit to those who live alone and would never organise themselves or drive to the venues. The Friendship Club organised ‘Ulster in Bloom’ in the village. The Friendship Club is also actively involved in the GROW Village Renewal Scheme and is currently instrumental in erecting a Highway to Health Walk around the village with support from the NI Chest, Heart and Stroke Association. The group is also involved with the recently successful Green Flag application for the Old Graveyard in Ballynure and The Sensory Garden initiative. |
£5,068 |
| BURTON AND DISTRICT STROKE CLUB [Charity number: 1013872] Hold fortnightly meetings for recreation and socialisation. Organise coach outings. Organise an annual holiday. |
£8,775 |
| WORKSOP AND DISTRICT STROKE CLUB [Charity number: 1050017] Twice monthly meeting with a variety of subjects:- speakers, slide shows, choirs and outings to places of interest. We help members to keep abreast of new ideas and legislation. |
£652 |
| ARNI Stroke Rehab UK [Charity number: 1116130] To encourage and advance the rehabilitation of members of those suffering from the effects of stroke, and other brain injuries which have resulted in partial paralysis. Particularly by the physical training of patients who require recovery programmes. Such training will enable those who have suffered brain injuries progressively to recover movement, balance, physical strength and confidence |
£148,365 |
