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.

1,872 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.92% 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	635	0.89%
£10k - £100k	622	0.89%
£100k - £250k	149	0.67%
£250k - £500k	72	0.66%
£500k - £1m	70	1.02%
£1m - £10m	93	1.02%
Over £10m	56	2.51%
Total	1,697	0.88%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,663	0.97%
oscr	169	0.68%
ccni	40	0.56%
Total	1,872	0.92%

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
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 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
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: 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
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

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
DOCTORS FOR AFRICA LIMITED [Charity number: 1125670] GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSESEDUCATION/TRAININGTHE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVESTHE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTYOVERSEAS AID/FAMINE RELIEF
THE BEACON TRUST [Charity number: 280838] The Trust continues in being active in Christian agencies working in the developing world, being engaged in work as widely varied as transport, emergency relief aid, education and the support of expatriate staff involved in long term mission and development	£15,945
BARRIE COOPER CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1094836] to help Christian causes. and natural disasters are but two aims of the charitable trust	£5,000
LOYLA URGENT POOR HELP [Charity number: 1125453] The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in any part of the world especially in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh, in the form of any means deemed suitable by the trustees.	£3
UMMAH INTERNATIONAL TRUST [Charity number: 1124074] a. The relief of the poor, the aged, children and the needy in any part of the world, primarily when arising from public calamity (including floods, earthquakes, drought, famine, epidemics, plagues, other natural disasters, war and conflict).	£1,280
THE HEREAFTER WELFARE TRUST [Charity number: 1202170] The prevention or relief of poverty anywhere in the world by providing grants to charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.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 provision of grants to charities or other organisations to aid such persons.	£33,946
AWQAAF [Charity number: 1206550] For the public benefit, the relief and assistance of people in need in the U.K and in less developed countries who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, or catastrophe in particular by the rent income generated from tenanted land/properties purchased exclusively within the UK. To advance the Islamic religion and promote Islamic religious harmony worldwide
WOOLWICH AND GREENWICH LIONS CLUB (CIO) [Charity number: 1183377] Advancement of citizenship by: * Promoting the principles of good citizenshipEncouraging members to take interest in civic,cultural,social and moral welfare of the community.promoting volunteering and the voluntary sector for public benefit.Relief of poverty and for those in needthrough humanitarian aid and disaster relief Promoting community participation through fund raising .	£11,669
AL-ZAHRA ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1188948] The promotion and advancement of education in accordance with Shia school of thought. The relief and assistance of people in need, locally or internationally, who are the victims of poverty or natural disaster, by providing financial aid or supplying basic necessities.	£22,716
BRIDGES TO BELARUS - HELPING CHILDREN AFFECTED BY THE CHERNOBYL DISASTER [Charity number: 1109946] Support to local charities in Gomel region of Belarus working with disabled children and vulnerable families.	£5,573