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 | 1,248 | 1.76% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,224 | 1.74% |
| £100k - £250k | 329 | 1.48% |
| £250k - £500k | 169 | 1.55% |
| £500k - £1m | 116 | 1.69% |
| £1m - £10m | 174 | 1.91% |
| Over £10m | 99 | 4.44% |
| Total | 3,359 | 1.74% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,852 | 1.67% |
| oscr | 693 | 2.80% |
| 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. |
£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 |
|---|---|
| MIRZA FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1095314] The relief of poverty, sickness and distress of any person who is suffering as a result of drough, earthquake, flood or other nutural disaster or who by reason of his her social economic conditions is need of such assistance. |
£79,244 |
| UMMAH CARE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1160905] The objects of the charity are : The relief of orphans in Pakistan who are in need due to their poverty or financial hardship, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of an orphanage and The relief and assistance of people in any part of the world who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, or catastrophe in particular by the supply of medical aid to such persons. |
£500,308 |
| AL NOOR MEDICAL TRUST [Charity number: 1148322] We are a charity based in Walton, Pakistan that provides medical facilities for the poor and disadvantaged people. We cater for around 50-60 patients daily and offer this service free of charge. We have recently purchased an ambulance where we can now reach out to even more patients. Our services now include a blood testing laboratory and ultra sound facilities. |
£42,341 |
| Ballater Historic Forestry Project Association [Charity number: SC047489] The organisation's principle purpose is the advancement of heritage and culture. The organisation will fulfil its purpose through the following activities:- (a)The necessary reconstruction, restoration, maintenance, conservation and preservation of the logging camp and log cabin village (the Historic Buildings) which were first constructed at Dalmochie, Pannanich Wood near Ballater, Aberdeenshire (the Dalmochie Site) during the Second World War, into a publicly accessible historical attraction and working model of environmentally friendly forest management. (b) The development of links of friendship with individuals who worked at the Dalmochie Site during the Second World War, and their descendants. (c) The preservation of memories of individuals who worked at the Dalmochie Site during the Second World War. (d) The advancement of public education by collecting and making publicly available information regarding the history and development of the forestry industry in Aberdeenshire, the history of the Dalmochie Site and its environs and contribution to the Second World War effort. (e) The stimulation of public interest and appreciation in the history, use and development of the Dalmochie Site. (f) The provision of training and skills of all kinds, particularly those which will assist in activities relating to forestry, the history of forestry and the protection of the environment. |
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| UNITED KINGDOM RESCUE ORGANISATION [Charity number: 1166883] UKRO is dedicated to advancing professional rescue focusing on five rescue areas including vehicle extrication; trauma management; rope rescue; urban search and rescue (USAR) and water rescue. Our aim is to develop, enhance and promote the rescue capabilities of firefighters to ultimately reduce unintentional injuries and deaths that can result from these types of incidents in the UK and abroad. |
£69,037 |
| RURAL NORTHANTS COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS [Charity number: 1198724] The preservation of health and saving of lives in Northamptonshire for the public benefit by providing early assistance to patients residing in Northamptonshire by responding to life threatening emergencies in collaboration with the East Midlands Ambulance Service and providing educational training in basic life support and first aid to community groups in Rural Northamptonshire. |
£4,569 |
| MO BRO SPORT FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1179190] The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives |
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| AMINA SOCIETY UK [Charity number: 1206785] We are dedicated to the advancement of health and the saving of lives, with a significant focus on our operations in Malawi. Our mission is to provide essential health services, promote well-being, and offer lifesaving interventions to those in need, particularly in communities facing significant health challenges. |
£90,782 |
| SOUTH AND MID WALES CAVE RESCUE TEAM/TIM ACHUB OGOFAU DE A CHANOLBARTH CYMRU [Charity number: 1016463] The object of the Team shall be to relieve suffering and distress amongst persons or animals endangered by accident or natural hazards underground by the provision, at the request of the police, of search and rescue for any persons or animals endangered. |
£21,852 |
| Christ Foundation Counselling Ministry [Charity number: NI102863] The prevention or relief of poverty. The advancement of religion. The advancement of health or the saving of lives. Any other purposes includes any purpose recognised as charitable under existing charity law and any purposes which may reasonably be regarded as analogous to the listed purposes above, as well as those by virtue of section one of the Recreational Charities Act (1958). We have opened a centre in 163-169 Donegall Road it is the Christ Foundation Counselling Ministry Headquarters. it is a charity shop with a healing and conference room. The centre has been set up To provide help care and support to the local people who are suffering from the illness of Drug, Alcohol and Substance Addition, through the provision of food, clothing and counselling. It is a place of resourse, where prayer events, group counselling meetings, street outreach activities and community programmes are organised to help the vulnerable and those who are crying out for help. We have had testimonials and feedback from the community about the faith clinic called Healings from Above. Through this programme people who find it difficult to give up to Alcohol and Substance Addiction have been receiving deliverance and healings by Divine touch. |
£10,250 |
