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.
3,711 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.82% 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 | 1,305 | 1.84% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,231 | 1.75% |
| £100k - £250k | 331 | 1.47% |
| £250k - £500k | 174 | 1.56% |
| £500k - £1m | 123 | 1.76% |
| £1m - £10m | 176 | 1.92% |
| Over £10m | 98 | 4.34% |
| Total | 3,438 | 1.78% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,873 | 1.67% |
| oscr | 712 | 2.85% |
| ccni | 126 | 1.80% |
| Total | 3,711 | 1.82% |
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. |
£410,600,000 |
| Change, Grow, Live [Charity number: SC039861] The objects of the Charity are, for the public benefit: 3.1 the advancement of health or the saving of lives, and the prevention or relief of poverty among: 3.1.1 people who have been, or are, or are at risk of becoming: 3.1.1.1 affected by use of or dependent on drugs, alcohol or other substances. 3.1.1.2 homeless. 3.1.1.3 imprisoned. 3.1.2 young people. 3.1.3 such other people identified by the Trustees from time to time. 3.1.4 the families, carers and dependents of such persons. (“Beneficiaries”), in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, advice, support, services, interventions and treatment. 3.2 the advancement of education among: 3.2.1 Beneficiaries, and the relief of their unemployment, in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, advice, support and services. and 3.2.2 the general public in relation to the experiences of Beneficiaries, in particular (but not exclusively) by conducting and promoting research, gathering and sharing data, and raising awareness. 3.3 the promotion of such other charitable purposes as the Trustees see fit from time to time. Nothing in these Articles shall authorise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with any statutory provision regarding the meaning of the word 'charitable' or the words 'charitable purposes' in force in any part of the United Kingdom. |
£339,714,761 |
| 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 |
£339,366,903 |
| 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. |
£339,336,903 |
| 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: 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. |
£293,500,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| RIVER DEE COMMUNITY CHURCH [Charity number: 1173787] We aim to share the Christian gospel in a clear and inclusive manner. We support community outreach here and abroad such as housing the homeless, we support additional needs students and help young people to develop. We offer community rooms and facilities for hire and work with local police and authorities in community work. We offer a full church base and work with other churches and charities. |
£109,614 |
| Stonehaven and District Lions Club [Charity number: SC049456] 3.1 The Objects of the Club are such purposes as are exclusively charitable in Scotland, including in particular: 3.1.1 the advancement of citizenship by: 3.1.1.1 promoting the principles of good citizenship. 3.1.1.2 encouraging members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. 3.1.1.3 providing a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest. provided that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by members. 3.1.1.4 encouraging service-minded people to serve their community without personal reward and encouraging the promotion of high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavours. 3.1.1.5 supporting youth to develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. 3.1.2 promoting the Voluntary Sector for the public benefit by associating with local authorities in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation to improve the conditions of life of people in local, national and international communities. 3.1.3 promoting volunteering. 3.1.4 the relief of poverty and the relief of those in need in particular by providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. 3.1.5 the advancement of health or the saving of lives by preventing avoidable blindness, assisting disabled people to lead independent lives or helping to prevent or manage health issues. 3.1.6 promoting for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. and/or 3.1.7 promoting community participation in healthy recreation. 3.2 Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the Club for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with Section 7(2) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, and section 2 of the Charities Act 2006 (England and Wales). |
£31,823 |
| RA FOUNDATION LIMITED [Charity number: 1168394] General Charitable Purpose, Education/training , the advancement of health and saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/ famine relief, economic/community development, employment. |
£1,869 |
| HUMBERSIDE POLICE WELFARE AND BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 503762] To help serving and retired members of Humberside Police who are in financial difficulty by providing a loan/grant. Grants can also be provied on an altruistic basis is it would help the aforementioned to deal with a particularly difficult time in their lives. The Fund is largely made up of subscriptions from members. Donations by private and public bodies are also very welcome. |
£20,180 |
| EAST WEST FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1167673] (1) THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: (A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; (B) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY; (C) THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR THE SAVING OF LIVES; AND (D)THE ADVANCEMENT OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION OR RECONCILIATION OR THE PROMOTION OF RELIGIOUS OR RACIAL HARMONY OR DIVERSITY, WORLDWIDE, AND IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTHS RESIDENT IN THE POOREST NATIONS OF THE MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH ASIA AND AFRICA BY WAY OF SCHOOL, EDUCATIONAL AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOCUSSING ON PROMOTING LITERACY, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, AN UNDERSTANDING OF, AND GOOD RELATIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT BELIEFS AND RACIAL ORIGINS. (2)NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 OR SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008. |
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| ROTARY CLUB OF HEATHFIELD AND WALDRON BENEVOLENT TRUST [Charity number: 1077361] The trust continues to support a wide range of charitable causes. Our priorities include responding promptly to some disasters providing money, water purification and shelter/survival kits as appropriate, balanced with consideration of literacy, health, poverty and other humanitarian projects - particularly those promoting self-help - locally, nationally and internationally. |
£22,426 |
| Burntisland First Aid Services Trust [Charity number: SC035248] 5. BFAST’s purposes are: 5.1. the saving of lives. 5.2. the advancement of health. and 5.3. the advancement of education. |
£113,404 |
| AL AMAL TRUST [Charity number: 1123988] THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL NEED AND SUFFERING AMONG VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR OTHER KINDS OF DISASTER IN THE FORM OF MONEY FOR PERSONS, BODIES, ORGANISATION AND OR COUNTRIES AFFECTED INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL AID. THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. |
£2,500 |
| Partick Thistle Charitable Trust [Charity number: SC042480] To promote the benefits of participation in sport, (and 'sport' means sport which involves physical skill and exertion), in particular football, in Glasgow and the surrounding area. The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, and only in relation to recreational facilities or activities, which are: (i) primarily intended for persons who have need of them by reason of their age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, or (ii) Available to members of the public at large or to male or female members of the public at large. To promote social inclusion in Glasgow and the surrounding area by way of participation in sporting activity. To advance education and active citizenship in Glasgow and the surrounding area by means of increased access to sporting activities and facilities. To work with community police and safety officers towards utilising participation in sporting activity as a method of crime reduction. To promote health and wellbeing throughout the community by way of participation in sporting activity and education regarding the positive benefits of exercise and good nutrition. To use sport, in particular football, as a means to engage with unemployed individuals in order to improve self esteem and increase employability through the acquisition of transferable skills. To work with local projects and charities to provide a football related interaction service for people with disabilities, improving self esteem, health and wellbeing, football skills, SAQ - motor skills to improve people with a Physical disabilities Movement, communication skills and employability. For further purposes, please contact the charity directly. |
£1,501,244 |
