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.
222 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 | 99 | 0.14% |
| £10k - £100k | 64 | 0.09% |
| £100k - £250k | 21 | 0.09% |
| £250k - £500k | 7 | 0.06% |
| £500k - £1m | 7 | 0.10% |
| £1m - £10m | 10 | 0.11% |
| Over £10m | 5 | 0.22% |
| Total | 213 | 0.11% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 188 | 0.11% |
| ccni | 19 | 0.27% |
| oscr | 15 | 0.06% |
| Total | 222 | 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. |
£246,171,125 |
| 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. |
£44,377,602 |
| 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. |
£14,414,219 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
£4,433,169 |
| 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. |
£4,107,895 |
| 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. |
£2,935,520 |
| 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. |
£1,804,578 |
| 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. |
£1,773,983 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| LEICESTER STROKE CLUB [Charity number: 507506] Provides part day care for stroke sufferers, in a friendly stimulating atmosphere. Regular outings, lunches, exercise sessions, advice sessions, opportunities to mix with other sufferers. |
£3,307 |
| 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 |
£4,433,169 |
| THE WELLINGTON STROKE CLUB [Charity number: 298494] Provide services to members with post strokes. Social activities, meetings. outings,physiotherapy, speach therapy, advice and companionship. |
£256 |
| ESHER DISTRICT STROKE CLUB [Charity number: 288255] To provide a support club for people in and around Esher who are recovering from a stroke. Weekly meetings with various activities and an opportunity to meet similarly affected people and form a support network. |
£585 |
| SOUTH ISLINGTON STROKE CLUB [Charity number: 1102727] To relieve the needs of persons who have suffered a stroke, in particular by the provision of support, advice, recreation and other leisure time occupation to such persons, their carers and families in the interests of social welfare so their conditions of life may be improved. |
£6,169 |
| MANSFIELD AND DISTRICT STROKE CLUB [Charity number: 510409] We are a self supporting, self help group. We collect our members for monthly meetings and provide a social meeting with games and refreshments. We also organise one day outings and five day holidays. The group activities are organised by the treasurer and chairman. |
£6,379 |
| STRIKE A STROKE LTD [Charity number: 1142545] promote the prevention of stroke and and assist stroke victims and higher risk potential victims amongst hard to reach people and communities |
|
| THE PHOENIX STROKE CLUB [Charity number: 278998] Club operating 4 days a week providing activities, exercises, therapy for people in the Horsham area who have suffered a Stroke or neuroligical condition. |
£114,187 |
| POS+ABILITY [Charity number: 1149783] THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") ARE TO PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED STROKES OR OTHER LONG TERM NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (LTNC) AND THEIR CARERS, LIVING IN THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE AREA |
£40,456 |
| GRANTED BY HANNAH [Charity number: 1208282] To preserve and protect the health of those affected by a stroke and/or a brain injury by providing grants to charities and other organisations to support programmes and activities that assist their brain injury recovery and treatment. |
£1,523 |
