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.
419 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.21% 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 | 84 | 0.12% |
| £100k - £250k | 28 | 0.12% |
| £250k - £500k | 18 | 0.16% |
| £500k - £1m | 15 | 0.21% |
| £1m - £10m | 100 | 1.09% |
| Over £10m | 57 | 2.52% |
| Total | 397 | 0.21% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 353 | 0.21% |
| oscr | 54 | 0.22% |
| ccni | 12 | 0.17% |
| Total | 419 | 0.21% |
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. |
£181,101,000 |
| 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 |
£181,101,000 |
| SUE RYDER [Charity number: 1052076] Provide specialist palliative care in our hospices and in patients' homes.Provide health and social support via community services. Provide grief and bereavement support. |
£106,110,000 |
| Sue Ryder [Charity number: SC039578] The Objects of the Charity are: 3.1 to provide or assist in the provision of care for persons suffering from any serious or permanent disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental. 3.2 to relieve the needs of those people potentially excluded from society by reason of old age, ill health (physical or mental), disability, poverty, or criminal history, and to assist their integration into society for the public benefit. 3.3 to advance the education of the public about the causes of disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental, and the means of relieving those needs. 3.4 to relieve the mental and physical suffering of persons affected by bereavement or loss, including by the provision of counselling and support for such persons. |
£106,110,000 |
| 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. |
£66,229,000 |
| Hospice UK [Charity number: SC041112] Objects 3. The objects of the Charity are: 3.1 to facilitate and promote the relief, care and treatment of the sick, especially of the dying, and the support and care of their families and carers and of the bereaved 3.2 to facilitate and promote the charitable activities of Independent Hospices. 3.3 to provide or facilitate education and training for professionals and volunteers engaged in palliative care and increase awareness among the general public of the values, principles and practice of hospice and palliative care |
£34,097,000 |
| Southern Hospice Group [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. |
£30,337,000 |
| 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. |
£29,419,000 |
| 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. |
£23,516,000 |
| DOUGLAS MACMILLAN HOSPICE [Charity number: 1071613] To promote holistic care for those with a limited life expectancy, whose disease has entered the palliative phase, respecting their individuality & choice. Support is provided at home, as an In/Out-patient or via Day Therapy, ensuring the best possible quality of life. Our services aim to meet the needs of our patients' and carers at all stages of their journey. |
£21,745,692 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| RABBIT RESIDENCE RESCUE [Charity number: 1148016] To relieve the suffering of rabbits & provide rescue facilities for their care and treatment. We re-home as many rabbits as possible to suitable new homes, both temporary and permanent. We also provide homes, palliative care & rehabilitation for rabbits with long-term health issues. We promote humane behaviour towards rabbits & provide visiting opportunities to our centre for vulnerable people. |
£189,604 |
| THE P B DUMBELL CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 232770] The charity continues to support local charities in the West Midlands area, specifically around mental health, end of life support, young people and homelessness.The trustees do not make grants for educational purposes.Applications are reviewed twice yearly, in February and August. |
£52,655 |
| EHOSPICE [Charity number: 1146303] The first globally managed freely available website & app which brings real-time international intelligence for professionals working in hospice, palliative & end of life care. From the web, smart phones & tablets they can find the latest news, commentary & analysis from across the world, stay in touch, share learning, spark debate and be part of a global workforce advocating for hospice care. |
£8,436 |
| THE WOO FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1131329] The charity provides financial support to enable needy and able students from outside the UK to attend course at the London School of Economics.It also provides funds for the purchase, maintenance and improvement of facilities used or needed by terminally ill patients cared for by Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Royal Marsden Hospital. |
£4,500 |
| ST KENTIGERN HOSPICE [Charity number: 519931] The provision of palliative and respite care to day and residential patients in a hospice environment for the people of North East Wales and providing support to our patients' families. |
£3,929,520 |
| THE LADY RYDER OF WARSAW MEMORIAL TRUST [Charity number: 1082295] The charity aims at relieving suffering and poverty by assisting to improve the quality of life of the elderly, disabled, sick and dying. Initiatives begun by the founder, Lady Ryder, in Europe and beyond are supported and encompass palliative care, care of the elderly and promotion of the Christian faith. The charity assists others through other charitable bodies/volunteer organisations. |
£113,867 |
| CRANSLEY HOSPICE TRUST [Charity number: 1151018] The charity works to support the services provided by Cransley Hospice, Kettering. Leading on fund raising initiatives specifically but also being actively involved with the development of end of life care pathways. |
£3,081,719 |
| The William and Elizabeth Davies Charitable Trust [Charity number: SC045683] 7.1 In Glasgow and the West of Scotland, the SCIO will promote, advance and further its charitable purposes by operating as a grant giving charity which will support financially and otherwise through (but not limited to) the following :- 7.1.1 scholarships, professorships, fellowships and arranging lectures of a high and international standing. and 7.1.2 education, training, professional development and research, services, equipment and facilities in fields of medicine and related professions connected to the causes, diagnosis, treatment and care of cancer and malignant disease, including matters affecting patients, families and others (which shall include palliative care) |
£273,268 |
| COPTIC MEDICAL SOCIETY UK [Charity number: 1105800] 1. To establish palliative care in Egypt for cancer patients.2. To train visiting doctors and nurses for pain relief in Egypt for terminal cancer.3. To help in the treatment of patients to relieve disease and illness.4. To relieve people in-need by providing financial support.5. To advance education by providing training and/or financial support for doctors, detists, pharmacists and nurse. |
£297,575 |
| DYING MATTERS IN RUTLAND CIO [Charity number: 1202452] We provide information about services available and provide support to those facing end of life |
£9,125 |
