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Bereavement SW102

Bereavement is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Social welfare category.

1,058 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.52% 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(bereave(ment|d)|grief|grieving|still-? ?birth|(loss of|lost) a (child|parent|baby|loved one|spouse|partner))\b

Charities matching this regular expression will be excluded from the tag:

(sick and (the )?bereaved)

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 268 0.38%
£10k - £100k 323 0.46%
£100k - £250k 163 0.74%
£250k - £500k 80 0.74%
£500k - £1m 41 0.61%
£1m - £10m 75 0.83%
Over £10m 13 0.60%
Total 963 0.50%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 878 0.51%
oscr 118 0.48%
ccni 62 0.86%
Total 1,058 0.52%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
Sue Ryder [Charity number: SC039578]
The Objects of the Charity are: 3.1 to provide or assist in the provision of care for persons suffering from any serious or permanent disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental. 3.2 to relieve the needs of those people potentially excluded from society by reason of old age, ill health (physical or mental), disability, poverty, or criminal history, and to assist their integration into society for the public benefit. 3.3 to advance the education of the public about the causes of disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental, and the means of relieving those needs. 3.4 to relieve the mental and physical suffering of persons affected by bereavement or loss, including by the provision of counselling and support for such persons.
£106,110,000
SUE RYDER [Charity number: 1052076]
Provide specialist palliative care in our hospices and in patients' homes.Provide health and social support via community services. Provide grief and bereavement support.
£106,110,000
Down and Connor Diocesan Trust [Charity number: NI103983]
The work of priests is teaching the faith, celebration of services and the pastoral care of all people the priest comes in contact with. The parishes reach out to the wider community, provide comfort, assistance and material help to the suffering and this is demonstrated by the role of the parish priest, parish committees, the family ministry and a number of organisations which the charity operates on a daily basis. The charity manages: Our Lady’s Home which provides 24 hour nursing care to the frail, elderly and mentally infirm as well as day care facilities and with 86 beds: Glenmona Resource Centre provides specialist residential care for children aged 10 to 17 years referred by Health and Social Services Trust under a voluntary arrangement or a care order. All the children have suffered or at risk of suffering significant harm and require specialist help to support and promote their development. Collections of money, food, clothes for the homeless in the UK and overseas, assisting disabled adults and children in their daily lives, visiting the sick and elderly in their homes and in hospital, visiting prisoners and asylum seekers, counselling the bereaved and those with relationship difficulties, visiting schools all form part of the daily works of the charity and the benefits deriving from those works is the building up of social capital, contributing to the common good of the wider community, strengthening relationships of other denominations and promoting ecumenical and cross-community links which are important for the continued realisation of peace in Northern Ireland. Missionaries quite frequently return from overseas to advise parishioners of the works they have been able to undertake as a consequence of fundraising in particular parishes. The charity contributed over £850K to Trocaire which is an all-Ireland charity which supports people in the developing world to improve their lives, meet their basic needs and ensure their human dignity
£20,986,000
ST HELENA HOSPICE LIMITED [Charity number: 280919]
Serving North Essex. Providing specialist palliative end of life care & bereavement services to patients, families and friends, advice & education to colleagues working in palliative care. Co-ordination of end of life services 24/7 including hosting an electronic end of life register. Education short courses & conferences.
£18,850,000
PILGRIMS HOSPICES IN EAST KENT [Charity number: 293968]
The charity runs three hospices providing specialist palliative care services to patients through inpatient and day care, clinics, support at home from teams of community nurses and a 24-hour helpline. Families receive social, pastoral and bereavement support from teams of professionals at all three hospices. An education centre provides training and education for professionals and the public.
£18,090,000
RENNIE GROVE PEACE HOSPICE CARE [Charity number: 1201713]
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care support people of all ages across West Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire who are affected by a progressive life-limiting illness, and those who care for them.Our local support extends beyond patient palliative, end of life care and bereavement needs by supporting from diagnosis and working in the community to reach more people earlier.
£17,615,000
Derry Diocesan Trust [Charity number: NI105256]
The work of the priests of the Diocese is teaching the faith, the celebration of religious services and the pastoral care of all people with whom they come in to contact. The parishes within the Diocese reach out to the wider community and provide comfort, assistance and material help to the suffering. This is demonstrated by the role of the Parish Priest, parish committees, family ministry and a number of organisations which the charity supports which operate on a daily basis. Caring for the elderly and infirm, caring and supporting those who are disadvantaged, fundraising and collecting food and clothing for the homeless and disadvantaged in Northern Ireland, Ireland and overseas, assisting disabled adults and children in their daily lives, visiting the sick and elderly in their homes and hospital, visiting prisoners and asylum seekers, counselling the bereaved and those with relationship difficulties and visiting and supporting schools all form part of the daily work of the charity and the benefits that are derived from this work include the building up of social capital, contributing to the common good of the wider community, strengthening relationships with other faith denominations and promoting ecumenical and cross-community links which are important for the continued realisation of peace in Northern Ireland. The parishes of the Diocese raise amounts of around £300,000 to £400,000 annually and contribute this to Trocaire which is an all-Ireland charity supporting communities in the developing world to improve their lives, meet their basic needs and protect their human dignity. Missionaries frequently return from overseas to report to parishes on the work that they have been able to undertake as a result of fundraising in the Diocese.
£15,646,837
ST GEMMA'S HOSPICE [Charity number: 1015941]
The palliative care, treatment or relief of people with active,progressive and advanced illness without regard to their means, culture, faith or belief .The relief of those who have experienced loss and bereavement through the provision of counselling, advice and support. The provision of education and training for professionals and volunteers engaged in palliative care.
£13,986,626
Shooting Star Children's Hospices [Charity number: 1042495]
The charity provides care services to life-limited children and their families at home, in the community and at their two hospices, Christopher's in Guildford and Shooting Star House in Hampton. These services included respite care, symptom management and end of life care. A wide range of therapy and bereavement counselling services are also provided for children and family members.
£12,354,437
ST GILES HOSPICE [Charity number: 509014]
St Giles Hospice provides excellent palliative care and enables our communities to support each other in living the best life they can to the very end, focusing on what matters most to individuals, families and our community on issues relating to terminal illness, death, dying and loss. Services: IPU, Community Nursing, 24/7 Advice, Therapies/Clinics, Education, Bereavement Support & Physiotherapy
£12,282,931

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
FOREVER STARS LIMITED [Charity number: 1156990]
To promote and protect the health of parents affected by the stillbirth or other perinatal or neonatal death of their child and to relieve suffering and emotional distress amongst such parents by providing/assisting in the provision of facilities and services designed to meet their needs and supporting newly bereaved parents by providing emotional support, practical advice and information.
£134,916
THE WASWAHILI COMMUNITY TRUST [Charity number: 1083065]
The advancement of education of children and young people(THE AREA OF BENEFIT UNITED KINGDOM AND KENYA) in the Waswahili culture, and by the promotion of facilities for leisure time occupation, and recreation.Relief of suffering amongst person who have been bereaved
£849
PCC OF BECONTREE SOUTH [Charity number: 1212671]
Holding regular services and providing sacred space for prayer, meditation, and contemplation.Offering support to the sick, bereaved, and housebound.Teaching Christianity through sermons and courses, and supporting the work of local C of E schools.Hosting community group activities with a Christian ethos Providing sacraments such as baptism, and arranging funerals and weddings.
SALFORD HEART CARE [Charity number: 1136710]
Practical and emotional support including:Cardiac Psychotherapy and Bereavement Support. Dance Exercise, tai chi, yoga and cardiac exercise by qualified instructors. Reiki. Indian Head Massage. Weight Management support and blood pressure checking. Health Information and Advice Talks. Indoor Games. Outings and holidays.
£46,354
WARWICKSHIRE COUNSELLING CENTRE [Charity number: 1137623]
We offer a confidential and professional counselling service for adults, children and young people from throughout Warwickshire but especially Nuneaton, Bedworth and the surrounding areas. We offer counselling in schools, childrens centres, and in our centre in Nuneaton. We offer training workshops in bereavement, anger awareness courses and an Introduction to Counselling Skills (ICSK-L2) course.
£315,211
ABINGER CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES [Charity number: 200124]
Gives money to a list of regular beneficiaries within the Ancient Parish of Abinger in the form of vouchers at Christmas and mid year. Also gives one off financial assistance to households at a time of specific need usually arising from a change of circumstances such as unemployment, bereavement or chronic illness. From time to time we also give to other local charities.
£12,621
THE LAST KISS FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1164107]
We support families affected by baby loss , through the provision of specialist equipment, training of midwifes in bereavement care and by providing resources and the environment conducive to the healing journey. We are committed to raising awareness of miscarriage and still birth. We aim to change perceptions around bereavement through workshops, training and support in schools and colleges.
£6,815
COPPICE MISSION CHURCH [Charity number: 1001741]
We provide Sunday Services, Bible study and prayer, door to door visiting, pastoral care and listening to anyone in need of help particularly the elderly, bereaved and disabled. Children's clubs for pre-school and primary school age. Meetings for people in the community. We allow use of premises to members of the church or clubs and to people and organisations that share the same christian ethos
£44,175
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, BRAMCOTE [Charity number: 1130798]
Regular public worship open to all.Teaching the Christian faith through sermons, courses and small groups.Pastoral work with the sick, housebound, troubled and bereaved.Providing social and support services, with a Christian ethos, to people of all needs and ages.Taking of Christian assemblies in schools. Promoting the whole mission of the Church both at home and overseas.
£127,486
FRIENDS OF BEREAVED FAMILIES FORUM [Charity number: 1118221]
A. TO PROMOTE RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS HARMONY BY ADVANCING EDUCATION AND PROMOTING DIALOGUE AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND JEWS IN BRITAIN, PALESTINE AND ISRAEL.
£69,691