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.
224 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 | 102 | 0.14% |
| £10k - £100k | 68 | 0.10% |
| £100k - £250k | 17 | 0.08% |
| £250k - £500k | 7 | 0.07% |
| £500k - £1m | 11 | 0.18% |
| £1m - £10m | 5 | 0.06% |
| Over £10m | 4 | 0.20% |
| Total | 214 | 0.11% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 191 | 0.11% |
| ccni | 19 | 0.26% |
| oscr | 14 | 0.06% |
| Total | 224 | 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. |
£213,189,000 |
| 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. |
£40,681,000 |
| 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. |
£40,421,000 |
| 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. |
£11,084,093 |
| 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. |
£4,091,115 |
| 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 |
£3,147,160 |
| MANOR GARDENS WELFARE TRUST LTD [Charity number: 1063053] To provide a range of accessible health and welfare services which improve the quality of life of local people. The Charity accomplishes this by running services including a Pre-school, Friendship Network, Health Advocacy Projects, a Community Stroke Service and a Mental Wellbeing Project. The Charity provides office and activity space for other local not-for profit organisations. |
£1,964,372 |
| 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. |
£1,632,677 |
| AGE UK GATESHEAD LIMITED [Charity number: 702561] Our staff and volunteers together deliver services and activities for people aged over 50 in Gateshead & Newcastle.We are driven by the needs & aspirations of people in later life & our mission is to improve the lives of older people.Our vision is that all older people flourish. We provide Benefits Advice, Advocacy, Dementia Care, Social Groups, Befriending, Frailty, Falls, Stroke Services, |
£1,305,492 |
| THE FLICKA FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1153858] THE RESCUE & REHABILITATION OF DONKEYS, HORSES & OTHER ANIMALS FROM CRUELTY, NEGLECT OR ABANDONMENT OR ELDERLY ANIMALS THAT REQUIRE VETERINARY CARE AND ATTENTION. FACILITATING UNDER PRIVILEGED, DISABLED & SICK CHILDREN TO INTERACT WITH RESCUE DONKEYS & HORSES, FACILITATING MANY GROUPS INCLUDING THE ELDERLY, HOMES, CLUBS & SCHOOLS, HEART, STROKE, CANCER VICTIMS FOR REHABILITATION THERAPY. |
£858,482 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| BEVERLEY CHERRY TREE COMMUNITY CENTRE [Charity number: 1163226] WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY CENTRE SERVING BEVERLEY AND SURROUNDING AREA. OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A FREE ADVICE SERVICE, A PRE-SCHOOL, A YOUTH CLUB, COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR ALL AGES, A CREDIT UNION BRANCH AND A STROKE CLUB. ROOMS ARE ALSO LET OUT. |
£443,000 |
| NEW FOREST AND DISTRICT SAILABILITY [Charity number: 1105212] We provide dinghy sailing for people with every sort of disability including learning difficulties, MS, stroke, deafness, blindness. Our aim is to never turn anyone away. |
£22,872 |
| THE DIANA STARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1201431] The Diana Startin Charitable Trust 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. |
|
| DIFFERENT STROKES (TRUSTEES) LIMITED [Charity number: 1092168] To help stroke survivors of below retirement age optimise their recovery & take control of their lives by offering rehabilitative services, information & advice. |
£562,931 |
| Northern Ireland Multidisciplinary Association of Stroke Teams - N.I.M.A.S.T. [Charity number: NI107527] None |
£801 |
| THE IAN FOSTER STROKE RESEARCH FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1163068] The charity is currently raising funds to enable the charitable activities to be undertaken. To date, no charitable activities have been undertaken. |
£733 |
| THE VASCULAR SURGERY RESEARCH FUND [Charity number: 516785] SUPPORT OF RESEARCH INTO THE OUTCOMES OF FENESTRATED ENDOVASCULAR ANEURYSM REPAIR AND OTHER |
£101 |
| THE DUNMOW AND DISTRICT STROKE SUPPORT GROUP [Charity number: 1076000] The relief of persons who have suffered a stroke by the provision of recreational and therapeutic activities with the object of improving their conditions of life and those of their dependants or carers. |
£7,605 |
| CHARNWOOD STROKE CLUB [Charity number: 513603] Social club to meet others affected by stroke. Trips & meals out, guest speakers, cards, dominoes & bingo etc. |
£2,469 |
| DYSCOVER LIMITED [Charity number: 1099432] Dyscover is a charity offering long-term support, hope and opportunity to people who are isolated by communication problems after a stroke or head injury (a language disorder called Aphasia), and their families.Dyscover builds working relationships with and delivers its specialist services to health and social care workers, public, private and third sector organisations and the general public. |
£242,345 |
