Saving of lives SL¶
Saving of lives is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Saving of lives category.
3,674 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.81% 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(saving of (human )?(life|lives))\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 1,239 | 1.74% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,207 | 1.73% |
| £100k - £250k | 338 | 1.53% |
| £250k - £500k | 166 | 1.53% |
| £500k - £1m | 111 | 1.66% |
| £1m - £10m | 176 | 1.96% |
| Over £10m | 99 | 4.55% |
| Total | 3,336 | 1.74% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,857 | 1.67% |
| oscr | 688 | 2.78% |
| ccni | 129 | 1.79% |
| Total | 3,674 | 1.81% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION [Charity number: 225971] The BHF is the UK's largest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK. For over 60 years BHF has pioneered life-saving research that has helped halve the number of deaths from heart and circulatory disease in the UK. BHF also helps provide vital support and information for the 7.4m people living in the UK with heart and circulatory disease. |
£398,900,000 |
| Oxfam [Charity number: SC039042] To prevent and relieve poverty and to protect the vulnerable, including through humanitarian intervention. . To advance sustainable development. To promote human rights and equality and diversity, in particular where to do so contributes to the prevention and relief of poverty. |
£368,000,000 |
| OXFAM [Charity number: 202918] Oxfam's objects are to prevent and relieve poverty and protect the vulnerable anywhere in the world. Oxfam furthers its objects through interlinked activities of humanitarian relief, development work and advocacy and campaigning. Oxfam is an affiliate member of Oxfam International. Details of Oxfam's mission and ways of working can be found at www.oxfam.org.uk |
£368,000,000 |
| MSI REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES [Charity number: 265543] MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post- abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high- quality services. Our 9,000 team members work across 37 countries, reaching over 35,000 women each day. |
£309,542,000 |
| THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY [Charity number: 220949] The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people to recover and move on with their lives. |
£287,100,000 |
| The British Red Cross Society [Charity number: SC037738] To provide assistance to victims of armed conflicts. To work for the improvement of health for the prevention of disease and for the prevention and alleviation of human suffering in the British Islands and throughout the world. |
£287,100,000 |
| ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE [Charity number: 328158] 1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues |
£275,575,689 |
| Islamic Relief Worldwide [Charity number: SC042020] ‘1.1 The Objects of the Charity are, as a practical manifestation and application of the humanitarian values inspired and guided by the Islamic faith, to promote for the public benefit: 1.1.1 the alleviation of human suffering for those who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, inequalities, injustices or catastrophe and the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship by: a. providing humanitarian assistance and other means of saving lives. b. raising awareness and advocating for those in need. c. advancing conflict resolution and reconciliation. d. promoting religious and human harmony. 1.1.2 To promote sustainable development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs for the benefit of the public by:- a. the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources. b. the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities. c. the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. 1.1.3 to advance and promote education by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. 1.1.4 to advance health by the provision of financial or other assistance, including medicines, hospitals and other means, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. and 1.1.5 the advancement of such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined and agreed by the Trustees.’ |
£271,466,000 |
| THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION [Charity number: 209603] To save lives, promote safety and rescue service efficiency, and provide relief from disaster at sea and on inland and flood waters; to advance the education of the public in matters relating to sea, inland and flood water safety, and in the history and heritage of the Institution; to relieve/assist those who have been involved in saving lives at sea and on inland and flood waters in any capacity. |
£251,300,000 |
| Royal National Lifeboat Institution [Charity number: SC037736] The object of the Institution ('the Object') shall be to save lives at sea and on inland and flood waters. In order to achieve the Object, the powers of the Institution shall without limitation include the following:- to promote safety and provide relief from disaster at sea and on inland and flood waters. to advance the education of the public in matters relating to safety at sea and on inland and flood waters and in the history and heritage of the Institution. to promote the efficiency of rescue services at sea and on inland and flood waters. and to relieve and assist those who have been involved in saving lives at sea and on inland and flood waters in any capacity, and who are in need of such relief or assistance by reason of poverty, disability, infirmity or otherwise, and their dependants. |
£251,300,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY [Charity number: 220949] The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people to recover and move on with their lives. |
£287,100,000 |
| ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH CAVE AND WOLDS TRUST FUND [Charity number: 1013616] General Charitable Purposes/ Education and Training/Overseas aid and famine relief/Environment,Conservation, Heritage.Children and young people/Elderly and old people/People with a disbility or special needs/Other charities and voluntary bodiesMakes grants to individuals/makes grants to organisations including schools and charities/provides human resources |
£3,992 |
| AL-MADINA INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC INSTITUTION SYLHET [Charity number: 1149207] The principle objectives and aims of the charity are:1. Advancement of the lslamic faith2. Relief of poverty3. Advancement of education4. Relief of unemployment5. Relief of sickness6. The preseruation and protection of good health7' Assistance and relief for victims of war, natural disasters or other catastrophe's around the world. |
£86,052 |
| LC BRIGHT CHARITY [Charity number: 1210548] TO ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES) AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FURTHERANCE OF AMATEUR SPORTS, SAVING LIVES AND THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMED FORCES, THE POLICE, FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICES IN ENGLAND AND WALES. |
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| THE TANBOK PROJECT [Charity number: 1162050] Funding projects in Vanuatu that aid with education providence, healthcare, gender equality, sustainable development and disaster relief |
£3,953 |
| SOUTHOLT TOWN LANDS [Charity number: 211865] Grants are made twice a year to Southolt Church, Village Residents, Local Community Bus, Parish Newsletter(s), East Anglian Air Ambulance, EACH - East Anglian Children's Hospice and others based on need including grants in support of the Village Environment. |
£5,295 |
| DERBY AMBULANCE FIRST RESPONDERS [Charity number: 1214702] Responding to 999 calls on behalf of East Midlands Ambulance Service, in advance of other emergency resources. Providing life-saving care to patients who may be critically ill or injured. Providing training to members of the public on how to perform CPR, use an AED and basic first aid. Supporting the wider deployment of public AEDs within Derby City and the surrounding area. |
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| UK DISASTER RELIEF [Charity number: 1136164] The charity aims to act as a reliable collecting point, to which people can respond with confidence to provide practical financial support to people affected by disasters in the UK. |
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| IDRB [Charity number: 1101170] Humanitarian aid and development in the developing world. |
£220,869 |
| MOTHER HELPAGE (UK) [Charity number: 1148450] Mother Helpage UK was registered in 2007 with registration number 1119287. Mother Helpage UK was re-registered in 2012 because of the amendments of its governing documents.Charity Activities:- Emergency response- Disaster preparedness training- Health, Security, Education, Safe Water, Housing- Advocacy- Fair Trade- Youth development- Knife & Drugs Crime Prevention |
£918,558 |
