Complementary therapies HE303

Complementary therapies is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Health categoryand the Health services subcategory.

138 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.07% 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(complementary therap(y|ies))\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	33	0.04%
£10k - £100k	32	0.05%
£100k - £250k	27	0.14%
£250k - £500k	17	0.19%
£1m - £10m	15	0.19%
£500k - £1m	10	0.17%
Over £10m	0	0.00%
Total	134	0.07%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	90	0.05%
ccni	37	0.52%
oscr	11	0.04%
Total	138	0.07%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name	Latest income
VOCATIONAL TRAINING CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 295192] Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) is a specialist vocational and technical Awarding Organisation and End-Point Assessment Organisation for hair, beauty, aesthetics and complementary therapies as well as a number of qualifications in sports therapy, fitness, and learning and development. Our qualifications are delivered under three brands: VTCT, iTEC and Skillsfirst.	£9,606,217
SAINT CATHERINE'S HOSPICE TRUST [Charity number: 284701] We provide specialist palliative care across Scarborough,Whitby,Ryedale, Bridlington and Driffield. This involves in-patients, out-patient clinics, wellbeing center, hospice at home, specialist palliative community and neurology nurses, lymphoedema, complementary therapy, bereavement support, out of hours support and education and training of other healthcare professionals.	£6,030,378
TREETOPS HOSPICE TRUST [Charity number: 519540] Treetops Hospice provides Daycare, Complementary Therapy and Hospice at Home care for people suffering from life-limiting illnesses. We also provide Carers Support and Complementary Therapy for people involved in caring for people with life-limiting illnesses and Bereavement Support for people and families who have suffered a bereavement.	£5,016,230
Sisters Of Mercy, Northern Province [Charity number: NI102827] The advancement of religion and the prevention and relief of poverty in Northern Ireland and elsewhere are of utmost importance to the Charity. The Charity seeks to accomplish these charitable purposes through education, nurturing spirituality and well-being, social and pastoral work and international missionary outreach. 1. The Charity is involved in primary, post primary and community education and is the Trustee of a number of schools in Northern Ireland. The Charity supports projects which promote training in ecological awareness and sustainable living. 2. The Charity offers opportunities for faith development, prayer, retreats, spiritual direction and inter faith dialogue to members of the public. 3. The Charity undertakes social and pastoral work; chaplaincy, counselling, and complementary therapies to promote the health and well-being of people, contributing to the alleviation of stress in society. 4. The Charity works with the public in the promotion of peace, justice and understanding in cross community settings. 5. The Charity supports all religious and charitable works carried on in the Congregation's name and cares for Congregational Members throughout their lives. 6. The Charity works to prevent and alleviate poverty at local and international level through the provision of funds, personnel and community facilities and through the support of other charities and projects thus improving the quality of life and well-being of individuals, families, society and the planet. The Charity reviews its work to determine the best ways to advance religion and to prevent and alleviate poverty in today’s world.	£4,514,067
Accord Hospice [Charity number: SC013682] 5.1 The objects and purposes for which the Company is established are wholly charitable and are to provide specialist supportive and palliative care to, and relieve pain, ease suffering, and maintain dignity of patients, and to respond to the needs of patients' family members and carers in a partnership of care in such ways as the Company shall from time to time determine including (without prejudice to the foregoing generality) by:- 5.1.1 establishing, maintaining and operating hospices and outreach facilities in the local authority area of Renfrewshire and those parts of the local authority area of East Renfrewshire comprising Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor, formerly part of the local authority area of Renfrew District Council, for the reception and care (inpatient and outpatient) of persons (aged 18 years and above) for whom palliative care is appropriate. 5.1.2 providing medical, nursing and other treatment (including complementary therapies) to deliver specialist and supportive palliative care for patients, and their family members and carers wherever required. 5.1.3 promoting, encouraging and assisting in the teaching or training of any persons engaged in any medical or paramedical field and particularly in the training of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, staff, volunteers, care home workers and other persons engaged in palliative health, therapeutic and social care service delivery. 5.1.4 encouraging and participating in research into palliative care and treatment. and 5.1.5 providing pastoral, spiritual and counselling support (including pre and post bereavement care) to patients, their family members and carers, staff, and volunteers, and making available social work advocacy, guidance and support to patients, and their family members and carers.	£4,411,426
Action Cancer [Charity number: NI104170] We protect health and well being through the provision of services, equipment and facilities for the treatment and screening against cancer and allied diseases particularly, but not exclusively in Northern Ireland, e.g. we provide mammograms for women We provide help, support and assistance through the provision of counselling, coaching, mentoring, Listening Ear services, complementary therapies, peer support and similar interventions to people directly or indirectly affected by cancer (e.g. family members/carers etc). We develop an awareness of cancer, its allied diseases and related illnesses through the provision of education, diagnostic services, equipment and facilities, the promotion and support of research and the dissemination of information e.g. provision of health checks, education in schools, workplaces and communities, provision of information on cancer to the public and those affected by cancer. We aim to effect positive change to the lives of the population of Northern Ireland through promoting, campaigning, lobbying and the general influencing of opinion formers, stakeholders and the general public on issues relating and pertaining to health and specifically cancer, its allied diseases and related illnesses.	£4,173,010
MIND IN TOWER HAMLETS AND NEWHAM [Charity number: 1006927] Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham provide a range of community and in-patient services for people who are experiencing mental health and emotional issues living in the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Newham. We work with people through one to one support and group work, counselling, advice and advocacy, employment and training as well as complementary therapies.	£3,045,095
PAUL SARTORI FOUNDATION LIMITED [Charity number: 513079] To enable people living in the later stages of any life limiting illness to die at home with dignity, independence & surrounded by their loved ones if that is their choice. Services include, hands on care, equipment loan, physiotherapy, complementary therapy, counselling, bereavement, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, training & advanced care planning. Services are free of charge, 24/7, 365 days a year	£2,531,963
KIDS INSPIRE [Charity number: 1129513] 1:1 or group therapy with qualified therapists using a variety of techniques including art, music or complementary therapies, Mentoring, home visits and parental support around behavior, abuse, poverty and isolation, Support for identified issues such as bereavement and domestic abuse, Partnership work with other services including statutory provision.	£1,793,336
Friends Of The Cancer Centre [Charity number: NI101345] Friends of the Cancer Centre: Promotes and provides funding for research into the treatment and care of cancer patients. Provides complementary therapies, supports residential facilities, advice and support.	£1,658,625

Ten random charities

Name	Latest income
Victims And Survivors Trust [Charity number: NI100820] Our organisation provides specialist support to individuals and families affected by the conflict in Ireland. We offer an array of interventions and these will be tailored to suit the needs of those accessing them. We offer counselling, befriending, complementary therapies, legal support with truth and justice and dealing with the past, education and training programmes and health and well-being activities as well as creative arts and story telling (psycho-education programmes).	£113,793
Cancer Lifeline [Charity number: NI100002] At our 'home from home' community base Cancer Lifeline provides a varied programme of support and information services. The unique focus of Cancer Lifeline is that it is managed by local people all of whom are living with cancer. Hence, when people come for support they will have the opportunity to meet and talk to others who have been through the same experience. Services provided include:- - counselling - welfare benefits advice - complementary therapies - advocacy / peer support (This can include hospital, home visits and telephone support) - women's support group - male health improvement sessions - bereavement support - carer's support - parent support - tailored support for those aged 60+ - feel good factor workshops (hair, skin and nail care) - nutrition - get active programmes - fatigue management - relaxation / stress management - library services - signposting to other sources of support - health improvement training and workshops - outreach health improvement events e.g. talks, stalls, drama presentations - facilitating beneficiaries to share their experiences in order to improve future cancer services for all	£491,630
HiVitality [Charity number: 1160307] HiVitality runs residential weekends for people who have been diagnosed HIV positive offering peer support, facilitated discussion groups and complementary therapies. The charity also runs residential weekends for those recently diagnosed with HIV and wider public information and support for people living with HIV through its website www.hivitality.org.uk and social media.	£33,752
Have Your Tomorrow's (Hurt) [Charity number: NI101727] HURT supports individuals with drug and alcohol problems and their families. The drop-in centre assists those impacted with addiction issues to achieve recovery through a range of services including Listening ear sessions, family support meetings therapeutic counselling and complementary therapies.HURT works with a range of people including young people with addictions aged 11 years and above and young people living with someone with an addiction such as a parent. HURT supports these young people recognising that addiction affects the entire family circle both physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.HURT offers a welcoming service which is user-friendly, approachable and informal. Staff and volunteers all undergo detailed training in Child protection and Confidentiality, which is at the core of the non-judgemental and de-stigmatised service.The centre accepts individuals within 1 day of receiving inquiries for an initial assessment as the team recognise that often clients require immediate support, and cannot wait to join lengthy waiting lists. HURT promotes social inclusion by providing educational & careers orientated services to assist clients return to the community and look toward a brighter future HURT works with other statutory,voluntary& community groups to arrange and receive referrals. Hurt has now become a training centre offering OCN and TQUK to clients and the community.	£323,999
THE CONFEDERATION OF HEALING ORGANISATIONS [Charity number: 1119533] Provides education, healer training, medical profession interface, information for public and institutions, a public register of complementary practitioners, support for Members. Funds Research. Increases public and professional awareness of Healing as a complementary therapy alongside mainstream medicine. Promotes employment of healers in hospitals, primary care, hospices and nursing homes.	£164,506
The Lighthouse (Ireland) [Charity number: NI102400] Crisis Interventions Sometimes in life we face challenges which can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling alone, depressed, hopeless, anxious or suicidal. Our crisis intervention service gives you the opportunity to speak with someone and talk about how you feel in a safe non-judgmental environment and is a route to access other services, both within and outside of Lighthouse, to help restore your mental health and wellbeing. Counselling Clients benefit from a therapeutic process where they can work through issues impacting on their mental wellbeing, in a safe, non-judgemental environment, where clients can acknowledge and explore their thoughts and feelings. Family Support Services Offering one to one practical and emotional support, in the aftermath of a death by suicide. Our family support worker can provide a listening ear and sensitive approach to a very painful and distressing experience. Hope, Heal & Help Groups Support groups at Lighthouse provide a safe, professionally facilitated environment, where you can meet others who have been bereaved by suicide, hear their stories and share your experience. Your recovery from the loss of your loved one may well be a long and painful journey, but at Lighthouse you do not have to travel alone. Youth Service Providing positive mental programmes to young people in schools; youth centres and community groups, through group work and adventure learning. Complementary Therapy Complementary therapies provide a safe place and holistic approach to enable users to let go of physical aches and pains, promote relaxation and also a space to clear and relax the mind. Art Therapy A great tool to help using self-expression and non-verbal communication. through the work of art. Befriending Service offered to people who have been bereaved to suicide or who are in crisis. Advocacy Lighthouse can be a supportive voice in a time of need Signposting If we cannot do it, we will find another organisation that can	£471,970
THE FACEFAX ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1111412] The relief of sickness & the preservation & protection of good health of those suffering, & their carers, from maxillo-facial diseases, & other types of cancer, providing information, complementary therapies, emotional support & practical help. Also, to advance the education of the public & medical professionals, in the prevention & treatment of maxillo-facial diseases & other types of cancer.	£1,059
CANCER CAMPAIGN IN SUFFOLK [Charity number: 1073241] CANCER CAMPAIGN IN SUFFOLK Here to help before during & after cancer by raising cancer & body awareness in the community, how to recognise the signs & symptoms. We provide complementary therapies & counselling in both the community & our John Le Vay Cancer Centre at IHT. We provide beauty, wellbeing & wig workshops in the community to improve the wellbeing of those with a cancer diagnosis.	£179,339
THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESEARCH AND RELIEF FUND [Charity number: 228634] MS Research and Relief Fund supports MS groups in Morpeth, Jarrow, Durham, Berwick and Newcastle. We provide complementary therapies which are free of charge to people with MS and their primary carers, in addition we have accessible exercise classes, Tai Chi and a "fitness lounge" where people can use toning tables, MotoMed exercise machines and a vibrogym.	£309,127
HOPS [Charity number: 1137794] THE NO. OF CLIENTS CONTINUE TO RISE SINCE OPENING IN 2008. WE HAVE PROVIDED 1800 TREATMENTS, INCLUDING SHIATSU, REFLEXOLOGY AND REIKI, TO OVER 650 CLIENTS. WE CONTINUE TO RUN TASTER DAYS TO GIVE BOTH CARERS & MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AN EXPERIENCE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY BY OFFERING FREE SHORT TREATMENTS. WE ALSO RUN COURSES ON HEALTH-RELATED TOPICS TO ENCOURAGE SELF-CARE, FOR CARERS & THE PUBLIC.	£38,463

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Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024