Palliative care HE307¶
Palliative care is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Health categoryand the Health services subcategory.
408 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.20% 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(palliative|end[ -]of[ -]life|terminal(ly))\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 95 | 0.13% |
| £10k - £100k | 85 | 0.12% |
| £100k - £250k | 28 | 0.13% |
| £250k - £500k | 14 | 0.14% |
| £500k - £1m | 14 | 0.23% |
| £1m - £10m | 111 | 1.30% |
| Over £10m | 43 | 2.11% |
| Total | 390 | 0.20% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 347 | 0.20% |
| oscr | 48 | 0.19% |
| ccni | 13 | 0.18% |
| Total | 408 | 0.20% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Marie Curie [Charity number: SC038731] The Charity is established as a memorial to the late Marie Curie in lasting tribute to her life’s work, and in particular to her discovery of radium and its contribution in fighting the disease of cancer. The charity exists to serve all those with a terminal diagnosis, from cancer or other causes, their families and carers. The objects for which the charity is established for the public benefit are: 2.1.1 to provide and develop caring services, offering support, care and compassion through palliative care, advice and assistance for the benefit of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses and their families and carers. 2.1.2 to undertake and fund research into any aspect of the care and support of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses and their families and carers. and 2.1.3 to provide information, education and support to patients, their families, carers, those working in medical and other caring fields and the public regarding the care of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses. |
£167,252,000 |
| MARIE CURIE [Charity number: 207994] Marie Curie is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal illnesses:Provide specialist care for the terminally illHelp and support families and carers of the terminally illResearch the best ways to care for the terminally illCampaign for the terminally ill to be able to die in their place of choice |
£167,252,000 |
| SUE RYDER [Charity number: 1052076] Provide specialist palliative care in our hospices and in patients' homes.Provide specialist long term neurological care in our residental care homes.Provide health and social support via community services. |
£112,159,000 |
| SS. JOHN AND ELIZABETH CHARITY [Charity number: 235822] To provide a hospital for the reception, care and treatment of patients without distinction and, in particular, for patients requiring palliative care, and to serve the sick and dying, and to care for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of patients irrespective of nationality or religion. |
£74,442,000 |
| ST CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE [Charity number: 210667] St Christopher's Hospice exists to promote and provide skilled and compassionate palliative care of the highest quality. This high quality service is delivered to over 2,000 dying individuals and their families, friends and carers every year. We share our skills and expertise with others in the field through our extensive education and training programme and research into improving care. |
£27,229,000 |
| ST. BARNABAS HOSPICES (SUSSEX) LTD [Charity number: 256789] Providing end of life care for adults in our local community, in their home or at our adult hospice - St Barnabas House and caring for life limited children throughout Sussex at our children's hospice - Chestnut Tree House. |
£20,523,000 |
| ST HELENA HOSPICE LIMITED [Charity number: 280919] Serving North Essex. Providing specialist palliative end of life care & bereavement services to patients, families and friends, advice & education to colleagues working in palliative care. Co-ordination of end of life services 24/7 including hosting an electronic end of life register. Education short courses & conferences. |
£19,184,000 |
| Northern Ireland Hospice [Charity number: NI102337] We have an adult inpatient unit comprising 17 beds at Somerton Road. The beds are used to provide end of life and respite care to patients suffering from life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses, such as cancer. The unit also provides day care facilities and social work and chaplaincy help for patients and their families. Our specialist palliative care nurses and hospice at home nurses also provide care in patient's own homes. Our children's service has a ten-bedded inpatient unit at Horizon House. This provides for both children with complex needs to enjoy respite care, but family accommodation enables parents and siblings to stay with them. Again many of these children have life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. Our education department has a course syllabus used by staff and outside allied healthcare professionals. Training for doctors is also provided, with doctors coming to work with us from Health Trusts, for six month periods at a time. Research is also carried out in collaboration with other hospices and educational establishments such as the University of Ulster. |
£18,214,950 |
| RENNIE GROVE PEACE HOSPICE CARE [Charity number: 1201713] Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care support people of all ages across West Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire who are affected by a progressive life-limiting illness, and those who care for them.Our local support extends beyond patient palliative, end of life care and bereavement needs by supporting from diagnosis and working in the community to reach more people earlier. |
£18,180,128 |
| NEWLIFE THE CHARITY FOR DISABLED CHILDREN [Charity number: 1170125] Newlife changes the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK.We grant or loan thousands of items of equipment every year, often in emergency situations. We provide information and support to families through a dedicated Nurse service. We campaign to give disabled children and their families a voice and we fund pioneering medical research to give hope for the future. |
£17,669,046 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| LAND OF JOY [Charity number: 1138826] Land of Joy, a residential retreat centre in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, provides group and solitary retreats of varying types - Buddhist and secular, including health and well-being. We welcome people of all ages and walks of life, from any religion or none. In the future, the centre hopes to develop a service for the local community dedicated to end of life care, offering peace and dignity |
£104,119 |
| THE ANTHONY KNIGHTS FOUNDATION TRUST [Charity number: 1160417] To improve young lives every day within Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. This is done by providing bespoke practical help, funding specialist equipment and wheelchairs, respite opportunities and also through creating memorable experiences for children who are terminally ill, disabled or living in extreme poverty. |
£348,762 |
| THE OURTREE CHARITY TRUST [Charity number: 1035959] The Trust supports an organisation assisting refugees in the United Kingdom in coping with health, legal, educational, financial and social problems. It also supports University institutions engaged in research on medical, legal and ethical aspects of reproduction & childbirth and end-of-life issues. |
£48 |
| ELLENOR [Charity number: 1121561] ellenor's provides & coordinates the best personalised care for all ages, sharing our expertise to ensure that all families facing terminal illness get the right support in the best place possible, enabling them to make the most of the time they have. Providing Specialist Palliative Care and Hospice Care for adults and children. Raising awareness of end of life issues and promoting good practice. |
£7,913,737 |
| CORNWALL HOSPICE CARE LIMITED [Charity number: 1113140] Cornwall Hospice Care provides help and relief to people suffering from cancer and other life threatening illnesses by providing and promoting specialist palliative care to the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.The charity achieves this by providing In Patient and Out Patient specialist palliative care at its two hospices, Mount Edgcumbe Hospice,St Austell and St Julia's Hospice,Hayle |
£12,523,198 |
| SISTERS OF MERCY (COMMUNITY ESTABLISHED AT WOODLEY) [Charity number: 229643] Work with the helpless,homeless and needy in the Reading Area as well as parish visits to the sick,lonely,terminally ill and bereaved. Donations were made to other Charity Organisations with similar objects as well as to individuals. |
£7,722 |
| TINY PAWS MCR [Charity number: 1186507] Tiny Paws MCR is a small animal rescue located in Manchester. We take in domestic rodents and rabbits who are in need of new homes, rehabilitate them and arrange any required veterinary treatment, before rehoming them to carefully checked suitable adopters. We also provide sanctuary for animals who are unable to be rehomed due to health issues and those who require palliative care. |
£27,686 |
| RICHARD RADCLIFFE TRUST [Charity number: 1068930] We give grants, not exceeding 5000, to local and national charitable organisations supporting young people to help them get a proper start in life, for example by facilitating technical training. We also support charities helping the physically handicapped, those who are severely deaf and blind, hospice-care for the terminally ill, and nature conservancy. |
£57,101 |
| DARLINGTON AND DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT [Charity number: 518394] Our facilities are available free to all terminally ill patients, regardless of the nature of the disease. We are non-denominational and respect the different cultures of all. We believe that a person has the right to choose where they die - in hospital, hospice or at home. We look at the whole person and take into account their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. |
£3,049,329 |
| HOPE HOUSE CHILDREN'S HOSPICES [Charity number: 1003859] Hope House Children's Hospices provides palliative care for babies, children and young adults up to the age of 25 and support for their family. Care is provided at home, in hospital and at two specially designed hospices, Hope House in Shropshire and Ty Gobaith in North Wales. Services include respite, emergency care, end of life care, social work, sibling support and counselling. |
£12,276,860 |
