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.
3,708 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 | 1,304 | 1.83% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,231 | 1.75% |
| £100k - £250k | 329 | 1.47% |
| £250k - £500k | 173 | 1.56% |
| £500k - £1m | 121 | 1.74% |
| £1m - £10m | 177 | 1.93% |
| Over £10m | 98 | 4.36% |
| Total | 3,433 | 1.77% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,877 | 1.68% |
| oscr | 705 | 2.83% |
| ccni | 126 | 1.80% |
| Total | 3,708 | 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: 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 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| INARA UK [Charity number: 1218505] THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CONFLICT, DISASTER, DISPLACEMENT, AND OTHER HUMANITARIAN CRISES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND INTERNATIONALLY, BY PROVIDING OR FACILITATING ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, REHABILITATION SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT, AND RELATED ASSISTANCE.TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AFFECTED BY HUMANITARIAN CRISES, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FORMAL AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR WELLBEING, RESILIENCE, AND FUTURE PROSPECTS.TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND SUFFERING AMONG CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY HUMANITARIAN CRISES BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES, SHELTER, AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT. |
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| CLEAR SOLUTIONS UK [Charity number: 1214767] Clear Solutions UK prevents child deaths from diarrhoea in sub-Saharan Africa. We provide free Oral Rehydration Solution and Zinc to caregivers of children aged under-5 for treatment of diarrhoea. We maximise cost-effectiveness by "layering" distribution onto existing health infrastructure, such as malaria prevention campaigns, clinics and chemists, to increase access to life-saving treatments. |
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| Erne East Community Partnership Ltd [Charity number: NI100296] The organisation is a community health initiative which delivers a wide ranging of programmes and activities which aim to prevent ill health and encourage well being. Programmes included those which help older people, youth,family and childcare,mental health, addiction, smoking cessation, physical health, training delivery, community first responders, men's shed etc. |
£434,388 |
| THE ROTARY CLUB OF NORTHALLERTON BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 257684] The raising of money for local & rotary international charities (such as Polio Plus and disaster aid); the funding of courses to help young people to raise aspirations or aquire leadership skills and support the local learning disability community as well as schools and community projects in Nepal. |
£18,623 |
| The HAAO Charitable Trust [Charity number: SC053660] The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund to create and increase public benefit, for such purposes ('Purposes') only as are within the meaning of charitable purposes in terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 as amended or superseded from time to time which are also regarded as charitable purposes in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts from time to time in force. DECLARING that the Purposes may include all or any of the following purposes:- 3.1.1 The prevention or relief of poverty. 3.1.2 The advancement of education. 3.1.3 The advancement of health. 3.1.4 The saving of lives. 3.1.5 The advancement of citizenship or community development. 3.1.6 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 3.1.7 The advancement of public participation in sport. 3.1.8 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. |
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| STONE COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS [Charity number: 1120636] To deliver emergency first aid to residents within the Stone area of Staffordshire in accordance with instructions and guidance from West Midlands Ambulance Service |
£10,098 |
| ZANJABIIL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION [Charity number: 1152769] EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES, SUCH AS SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, TRAINING CENTRES, AND PROVISION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING;TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE, WIDOWS, ORPHANS, REFUGEES, VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS AND OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED, BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY. |
£10 |
| Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust [Charity number: SC039367] To promote, encourage and advance charitable activities in relation to: To act to prevent and relief the poverty of needy people both at home and abroad through continuous provision of basic needs To advance the education of the public in general and youth in particular in the areas of history and science To work with other charitable organisations to improve the standards of health for all needy people at home and abroad To provide necessary support to individuals and organisations to facilitate the saving of lives To promote the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science To provide support to local clubs and youth organisations to promote and advance public participation in sport To promote greater understanding between people of different religious and cultural backgrounds |
£2,610 |
| ZN FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1213618] The charity supports vulnerable people in the UK and Bangladesh by funding trusted partners to deliver emergency aid, hygiene items, health education, clean-water projects, mobility support, and educational resources, ensuring all assistance is safely delivered, needs-based, and clearly monitored for public benefit. |
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| AGOY CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1114739] The objects of the charity are the advancement of the Islamic religion, to advance academic education and to relieve poverty worldwide as a result of natural disasters. |
£45,000 |
