Humanitarian relief `SL102`¶

Humanitarian relief is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Saving of lives category.

1,893 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.93% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	664	0.93%
£10k - £100k	617	0.88%
£100k - £250k	154	0.68%
£250k - £500k	76	0.68%
£500k - £1m	73	1.05%
£1m - £10m	94	1.02%
Over £10m	55	2.43%
Total	1,733	0.90%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,679	0.98%
oscr	175	0.70%
ccni	39	0.56%
Total	1,893	0.93%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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
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
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
THE SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL WORK TRUST [Charity number: 215174] The provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters	£239,727,000
THE HALO TRUST [Charity number: 1001813] HALO1. Helps to eliminate the threat to lives and livelihoods posed by landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW);2. Designs and delivers physical security & stockpile management (PSSM) of explosive ammunition for the protection of civilians;3. Reduces the potential for armed violence in fragile states;4. Responds rapidly to crises to alleviate suffering and enable humanitarian efforts.	£165,647,000
The HALO Trust [Charity number: SC037870] A. The relief of poverty, sickness, suffering and distress throughout the world, in particular by the provision of hydrological, engineering and other works and medical aid with particular emphasis on the care and rehabilitation of non-combatant victims in areas where there is human conflict and the provision of assistance in the removal of debris of military hardware which may be a direct threat to non-combatants in hazerdous areas where hostilities have ceased. B. To carry out or conduct or to assist in carrying out or conducting any research into the special problems arising from injuries sustained by noncombatants in hazardous areas and into methods of alleviating suffering arising therefrom and to publish the useful results of any such research. Provided always that in discharging the foregoing objects, it is hereby declared that the Company shall discharge and carry out its objects without recourse to any political stance or viewpoint whether party political or otherwise with the sole aim of relieving such poverty, sickness to distress.	£165,647,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
GLOBAL ZAKAT FUND [Charity number: 1120960] GLOBAL ZAKAT FUND supports activities that address the abject poverty and disadvantage in Asia, Africa, Middle East and United Kingdom. Main area of focus is emergency disaster relief, humanitarian aid, health, education, skills and employment.	£1,700
Kings Covenant Fellowship [Charity number: SC016670] The trustees shall hold and apply the Trust funds for the following purposes: 1. for the payment of the whole costs and expenses of the constitution and administration of the charity hereby created. 2. For the rental or purchase of accommodation for the use of The Charity. 3. For the provision of reasonable financial or other assistance to such Christian ministers as in the opinion of the trustees, are working for the furtherance of the Charity’s objectives, notwithstanding. That any of they may be a Trustee and that without prejudice to his or their powers and immunities as gratuituous Trustees. 4. To promote and establish any of the following:- a. Christian evangelistic activity. b. Public meetings and Fellowship meetings for adults and children. c. Teaching classes and distribute teaching material. d. To publicise and offer guidance based upon Biblical teaching on moral and ethical issues. e. International Christian ministries and missions. 5. The relief of poverty and effects of natural disasters in any part of the world 6. Such other charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion decide.	£8,690
ESSEX RAYNET [Charity number: 1217926] We provide emergency radio communications networks to User Services such as Police, Fire, Ambulance and Coastguard during times of natural disaster and emergency, alongside traditional communications such as mobile networks. We also provide radio communications support to local charities within Essex.We utilise amateur radio and PMR to help achieve these activities.
SAVING THE POOR [Charity number: 1199032] Providing food and basic necessities: distribute food, clothing, and other essential items to those in need, particularly during times of crisis such as natural disasters or economic downturns.Offering shelter and housing assistance: provide temporary or permanent housing options for people experiencing homelessness or inadequate housing.
ROTARY CLUB OF YATTON TRUST FUND [Charity number: 1082103] Rotarians seek to maintain high ethical standards and to support local community projects by donations or by volunteering our services. Rotary supports environmental initiatives at home and around the world with scholarships (Rotary Foundation). Yatton & District Rotary Club supports Polio Plus, Malaria campaigns, local and worldwide disaster appeals. Rotarians share skills & knowledge knowledge.	£2,711
CHESTER LIONS CLUB (CIO) [Charity number: 1201302] General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine ReliefArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment	£11,542
THE ANIS RAHMAN FOUNDATION FOR BANGLADESH [Charity number: 1140584] To protect the Bangladeshi public from environmental disasters and to relieve victims of such disasters by the provision of shelters and other essential necessitiesTo relieve poverty by the provision of assistance to the victims of natural disasters in Bangladesh by providing essential water, food and medical aid to such victimsTo advance education in environmental health
LODDON VALLEY LIONS CLUB (CIO) [Charity number: 1174565] Providing both financial and practical support to persons in the local area who are vulnerable and/or in need. Financial grants are also made through LCIF outside of the local area in the event of major natural disasters .	£37,212
CALLINGTON LIONS CLUB [Charity number: 1181024] Callington lions club have about 20 members. These members raise funds giving support to the local community & man power to assist with members of the community when needed. Additionally to this we support various international & uk based lions appeals. eg. Flooding, earthquake & other weather related disasters around the world. We fund raise throughout the year, Honey fair, bingo evenings.	£23,512
THE LISA MAY FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1108763] Relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural disaster or other kinds of disaster in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, organisations and/or countries affected.	£575