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Nursing HE306

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

788 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.39% 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(nursing|nurses?|nurisng)

Charities matching this regular expression will be excluded from the tag:

nursery|nurseries

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 272 0.38%
£10k - £100k 203 0.29%
£100k - £250k 58 0.26%
£250k - £500k 39 0.35%
£500k - £1m 28 0.40%
£1m - £10m 114 1.24%
Over £10m 53 2.35%
Total 767 0.40%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 630 0.37%
oscr 112 0.45%
ccni 46 0.66%
Total 788 0.39%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST [Charity number: 1048355]
To provide care to older people through care homes specialising in residential, dementia and nursing care, together with intermediate and day care.Care in the community is also provided in hospitals, at home and through the provision of extra care housing.
£233,636,544
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL [Charity number: 1091434]
The NMC is the independent regulator for nurses and midwives in the UK. Our primary purpose is to protect patients and the public through effective and proportionate regulation of nurses and midwives. We set and promote standards of education and practice, maintain a register of those who meet these standards, and take action when a nurse's or midwife's fitness to practise is called into question.
£108,669,000
Nursing And Midwifery Council [Charity number: SC038362]
(2) The principal functions of the Council shall be to establish from time to time standards of education, training, conduct and performance for nurses and midwives and to ensure the maintenance of those standards. (4) The main objective of the Council in exercising its functions shall be to safeguard the health and well-being of persons using or needing the services of registrants.
£108,669,000
GREENSLEEVES HOMES TRUST [Charity number: 1060478]
The provision of nursing and residential care, comfort and security to elderly men and women, at an economic price that reflects our charitable status.
£89,126,165
THE WHITGIFT FOUNDATION [Charity number: 312612]
The charity has two independent schools in the Croydon area. Fee assistance is provided to 300 pupils by way of a means tested bursaries scheme. The charity also runs two care homes and Almshouses providing nursing care, residential care and sheltered accommodation to the elderly in the region.
£77,076,403
THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION CARE COMPANY [Charity number: 1163245]
The main activity is the provision of 1096 registered beds for Residential, Dementia, and Nursing care in 17 Care Homes throughout England and Wales. In addition the Charity runs approximately 145 sheltered units for those who seek independence and can still look after themselves. Many of these tenants later become residents in the Homes.
£64,636,000
CARE SOUTH [Charity number: 1014697]
Care South provides quality care services in the south of England to up to 2000 people each day. All aspects of care including dementia, nursing, frailty and special needs are provided to people either in Care South's care homes or in their own homes.
£62,541,000
ST ANNE'S COMMUNITY SERVICES [Charity number: 502224]
We provide support services throughout the North of England for people who are homeless, who have a learning disability, mental health problems or substance use problems. A wide range of services include Supported Living, Supported Housing, Registered Care and Nursing Homes,respite care, direct access and resettlement hostels and a range of community based support.
£56,780,705
THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION [Charity number: 292841]
The Charity exists to assist in the provision of medical care & equipment in its broadest sense, and to provide postgraduate training and education of medical, nursing and para medical staff. The Charity is based in Richmond but it's beneficiaries are countrywide.
£53,054,000
THE FREMANTLE TRUST [Charity number: 1014986]
Providing care and support for older people and people with learning disabilities. Services for older people include care homes, care homes with nursing, specialist dementia care, extra care and day care. Respite care services are also offered. Services for people with learning disabilities include supported living schemes, registered care homes, respite care and day activities.
£49,539,579

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
Dementia UK [Charity number: SC047429]
The objects for which the Charity is established are: 2.1 The provision of professional nurses to support, help and care for those caring for people who are living with dementia (the service to be known as the Admiral Nurse Service and the nurses as Admiral Nurses). 2.2 The relief and care of the friends, relatives and carers of those who are living with dementia. 2.3 The relief, care and treatment of people who are living with dementia. 2.4 The development of a programme of practical research and the promotion of study and research into:- 2.4.1 understanding the causes nature and effects of dementia and into managing care for people living with dementia, 2.4.2 supporting people living with dementia and their relatives, friends or carers, and the publication of useful results of all such study and research. 2.5 The education of the public about dementia and the indirect effects on, and the needs of, people living with dementia and their relatives, friends and carers. 2.6 To engage in any charitable activities whatsoever which may protect and preserve the health of the relatives, friends and carers of people living with dementia.
£31,423,775
THE LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND COUNTY NURSING ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 216594]
The charity provides aid to former district nurses employed in the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland whom through age, ill health, accident or infirmity are unable to maintain themselves, and also to provide relief to those persons resident in the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland who are sick, convalesent, disabled, handicapped or infirm.
£54,397
GATEWAY (YORK) CIO [Charity number: 1165744]
Gateway Church meets for worship and teaching at the Gateway Centre. It also runs activities for the local community such as: drop-in cafe for over 65's, parent & toddler groups, an after-school club, community nursing service, debt advice services & the distribution of food from York Foodbank. The Centre also houses the offices of different charities whose work supports the local community.
£418,948
NELSON DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION FUND [Charity number: 222530]
The Nelson District Nursing Association is a charity which can provide help in various ways to sick, needy persons resident in the township of Nelson.
£8,217
DARJEELING RAILWAY COMMUNITY SUPPORT [Charity number: 1137961]
We work with NGOs registered with the Indian Government to deliver our objectives. Our activities are all carried out in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal India. Our major current activities cover providing school buildings and equipment, support for old people below the poverty line, education and training for two nurses.
£4,007
Shanks Kilgour Charitable Trust [Charity number: SC005257]
To support: a) Medical Research into the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. b) Medical Research into the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of cancer. c) The medical and nursing care of cancer sufferers, and d) Local or National Charitable Appeals and Charitable Fundraising activities within North East Fife District and Kirkcaldy District.
£52,085
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGWATER HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY [Charity number: 290119]
The main objects of the League are raising funds to provide facilities, additional to those provided by the NHS Trust, in Bridgwater Community Hospital or for Community Nurses working in the area covered by the Hospital. These facilities include any equipment required or amenities for patients or staff.
£14,025
NIGHTINGALE HAMMERSON [Charity number: 207316]
Provision of residential, nursing, dementia and respite care
£30,806,000
The Gertrude Muriel Pattullo Trust for Disabled Young People [Charity number: SC000811]
6. The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund for charitable purposes exclusively. 7. For the purpose of implementing the provisions of Clause 6 hereof, the Trustees shall from time to time and at any time in their uncontrolled discretion, but subject always to the discretionary powers conferred on them under Clause 8 hereof, payor apply the capital or the income of the Trust Fund, in sums of such amount as the Trustees in their absolute discretion may decide, in anyone or more or all of the following ways: Powers (One) Awarding grants for the advancement in life of children and young people up to the age of 25 suffering from any form of disability including the payment of fees for special training and the purchase books and equipment. (Two) Providing grants to enable children and young people up to the age of 25 suffering from any form of disability to establish themselves in a trade or profession. (Three) Paying subsistence grants to children and young people up to the age of 25 suffering from any form of disability during periods of training for any trade or profession (Four) making financial provision for such medical services, appliances and comforts as may be required by children and young people up to the age of 25 suffering from any form of disability (Five) making financial provision whereby children and young people up to the age of 25 suffering from any form of disability may enjoy a holiday in a suitable surrounding with such nursing or attention as their condition may require (Six) making grants for the purpose of obtaining clothes and other necessities for children and young people up to the age of 25 suffering from any form of disability (Seven) Contributing to any scheme, trust, organisation or other body whose aims are similar to the purpose of the trust.
£9,961
DR GARDNER'S CHARITY FOR NURSES [Charity number: 218202]
Applying the clear income of the Charity in or towards providing facilities for convalescence, rest and recreation and for the continuing education of nursing staff in the County of Shropshire in order to enable them to perform their duties more efficiently.
£3,466