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.
232 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.12% 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 | 119 | 0.14% |
| £10k - £100k | 67 | 0.10% |
| £100k - £250k | 14 | 0.07% |
| £250k - £500k | 10 | 0.11% |
| £500k - £1m | 6 | 0.10% |
| £1m - £10m | 5 | 0.06% |
| Over £10m | 4 | 0.22% |
| Total | 225 | 0.12% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 194 | 0.11% |
| ccni | 21 | 0.30% |
| oscr | 17 | 0.07% |
| Total | 232 | 0.12% |
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. |
£185,630,048 |
| 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. |
£41,162,000 |
| 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. |
£41,162,000 |
| 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. |
£10,657,269 |
| 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. |
£4,191,360 |
| 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. |
£2,102,923 |
| 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 |
£2,017,534 |
| 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. |
£1,253,048 |
| 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, |
£1,080,468 |
| WANDSWORTH CARERS' CENTRE [Charity number: 1053121] The charity provides a range of support services to unpaid carers. This includes, information & advice, advocacy, targeted support to carers of people with mental health problems and Asian carers. The Centre facilitates a number of support groups for carers including: for carers of those with learning difficulties, Stroke, substance misuse, Asian carers, older people and people with dementia. |
£765,846 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| STROKE NORTH EAST [Charity number: 1151630] Stroke North East's vision is to provide a first class social rehabilitation service that helps people who have been affected by stroke to improve the quality of their lives. |
£6,865 |
| STROKE AND DIABETES EDUCATION AND AID FOUNDATION (SADEAF) [Charity number: 1178260] We advance health and save lives targeting people with stroke and diabetes particularly poorer sectors of the community in the Sudan. We provide services, advocacy, advice, information, and raising awareness in the Sudan and throughout England and Wales. We train professional staff in the Sudan to set up the first stroke unit there. This will equip them with the skills needed to achieve our aims. |
£14,335 |
| 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. |
£726,896 |
| Rouskey Community And Development Association [Charity number: NI100259] The Association’s main activities are to provide a wide range of educational, recreational and social activities for the rural community. The Association delivers these activities in its own community centre which can also be rented by the wider community for social activities. Specifically the organisation’s activities focus on running the following: • Running arts and crafts courses to enable the community to come together and interact with each other in an isolated rural community • Running educational classes to enhance lifelong learning opportunities within Rouskey • A range of health and wellbeing activities including i.e. pilates, yoga etc to improve the life chances of the community Befriending service for older people and a chest, heart and stroke afflicted group • Entertainment/social evenings • Hire of the centre to the community and other stakeholders |
£22,085 |
| Elizabeth Munro Charitable Foundation [Charity number: SC048823] (a) the provision of care, protection and/or permanent security for horses/ponies, which are in need of attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstance, ill-usage or other like causes. (b) the relief of disabled and learning disabled children and adults by the provision or assistance in the provision of facilities for riding so that all such persons who would benefit in their mental or physical health shall be given the opportunity to do so. (c)The relief of sickness and the preservation of health by provision of grants to charities dealing with people suffering from cancer or heart and stroke illnesses to assist in the treatment and care of such persons. |
£6,467 |
| INTEGRATED NEUROLOGICAL SERVICES [Charity number: 1107273] INS provides long term support and rehabilitation to people with neurological disabilities (such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and stroke) and other long term conditions and their carers.INS works to advance education in the care of people with neurological conditions. |
£593,531 |
| THE ABERGELE STROKE CLUB [Charity number: 1072840] Provision of social and recreational activities for stroke survivors and their carers living in the Abergele area. |
£7,383 |
| BERKHAMSTED/TRING STROKE SUPPORT GROUP [Charity number: 1031589] Provides help and support for people who have suffered from Stroke.Helps Stroke victims to integrate and feel comfortable in the community |
£656 |
| SHOTTERY MEMORIAL HALL [Charity number: 522998] Shottery Memorial Hall provides facilities for use by local organisations including local school ,college, stroke club,orchestra etc. Shottery youth theatre perform there and there are many special events such as wedding receptions bird shows and concerts.Facilities include 2 halls,bar,kitchen and art studio The Hall Committee uses the Hall for its meetings and for fund raising events. |
£57,394 |
| STOURPORT AND DISTRICT STROKE GROUP [Charity number: 1151089] The main focus of the Group is to improve and/or maintain communication skills for our members and our meetings include exercises and activities to assist in this. |
£1,646 |
Last update:
January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024
