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 | 64 | 0.09% |
| £100k - £250k | 20 | 0.09% |
| £250k - £500k | 8 | 0.07% |
| £500k - £1m | 6 | 0.09% |
| £1m - £10m | 11 | 0.12% |
| Over £10m | 5 | 0.22% |
| 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. |
£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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
£2,935,520 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| ICARE DAY CENTRE TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 1012681] Provides a wide range of on-going, effective rehabilitation care therapies for stroke victims in a day centre. |
£81,461 |
| 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 |
£110,166 |
| BECCLES CENTRE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE [Charity number: 284191] The charity runs a day centre for disabled people open two days each week throughout the year. Various activities are organised, including a programme of outings during the summer months. The charity owns a mini-bus and provides transport for members. The day centre building and minibus have also been used by other groups of disabled people such as the Stroke Club, St Raphaels etc. |
£23,516 |
| 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 |
| 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, |
£1,375,057 |
| Albert Street Community Centre Ltd [Charity number: NI103103] Our organisation provides the means to improve health and wellbeing both physical and mental through education and training programmes and the delivery of various initiatives and activities. We provide: Primary health prevention activities. By inhibiting the development of disease through advice and information , we provide education and training in health accredited programmes available to all members of the community. Activity programmes which include walking club, swimming classes, yoga, pilates, tai chi, pool therapy, stress awareness sessions, cancer awareness sessions. Secondary health prevention. Screening that entails measures that detect disease before it is symptomatic , to identify and detect disease at its earliest stages with early detection and diagnosis. We achieve this through health information days, health checks i.e. cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar checks. Tertiary health prevention focuses on people already affected by disease and attempts to reduce resultant disability and restore functionality with the aim to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic disease, including Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Cancer, Stroke, Arthritis, COPD, Depression, Diabetes. We achieve this through initiatives such as Exercise by Referral. Cardiac Rehab Phase IV, Cancer Rehab Phase IV, Stroke Rehab Phase IV, Counselling, Complementary Therapy, Cancer specific Complementary Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. |
£460,095 |
| CHILDREN ACHIEVING LIFELONG MOVEMENT [Charity number: 1189437] We provide free bespoke physical therapy to any child (under the age of 18) affected by a chronic movement disorder such as Early Years Stroke and Cerebral Palsy. We believe exercise and movement therapy, along with a supportive environment should be available free of charge to any child in our area affected by such neurological conditions. |
£97,897 |
| Foos Yer Doos Sing Song Club [Charity number: SC044609] The purpose of the group is to provide individuals with neurological conditions (for example: dementia, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease or stroke) and their carers with regular opportunities to sing, to have fun and to socialise with others in similar circumstances. |
£5,385 |
| 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 |
