Bereavement `SW102`¶

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

1,074 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.53% 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:

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	269	0.38%
£10k - £100k	327	0.46%
£100k - £250k	167	0.74%
£250k - £500k	83	0.75%
£500k - £1m	41	0.59%
£1m - £10m	73	0.80%
Over £10m	18	0.80%
Total	978	0.51%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	892	0.52%
oscr	122	0.49%
ccni	60	0.86%
Total	1,074	0.53%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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
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
HOSPICE UK [Charity number: 1014851] Hospice UK is the national charity working for those experiencing death, dying and bereavement. Our strategic goals underpin our programmes and aim to ensure hospice quality care is delivered in any setting; tackle inequality and widen access to hospice care; build community capacity and resilience and empower a strong, dynamic and responsive hospice sector.	£34,097,000
Hospice UK [Charity number: SC041112] Objects 3. The objects of the Charity are: 3.1 to facilitate and promote the relief, care and treatment of the sick, especially of the dying, and the support and care of their families and carers and of the bereaved 3.2 to facilitate and promote the charitable activities of Independent Hospices. 3.3 to provide or facilitate education and training for professionals and volunteers engaged in palliative care and increase awareness among the general public of the values, principles and practice of hospice and palliative care	£34,097,000
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.	£23,516,000
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
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.	£18,946,000
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
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.	£15,672,484
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

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
WYMONDHAM YOUTH BUS [Charity number: 1156941] The charity is a Christian organisation. We aim to provide a safe place for Wymondham young people aged 13-18 to gather. Through relationship, guiding and signposting we seek to provide advice on; Drug/alcohol awareness, antisocial behaviour, anger management, sexual health, low self esteem, anxiety-exams/bullying/self harming, eating disorders, family breakdown, bereavement, employment & finance.	£4,400
DADDYS WITH ANGELS [Charity number: 1173978] To relieve the suffering and emotional distress amongst persons suffering bereavement, in particular but not exclusively male family members following the loss of a child/children in particular but not exclusively by providing advice, support and information.	£33,049
LETTERS OF HOPE [Charity number: 1210602] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED BEREAVEMENT, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY:? PROVIDING PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.? CREATING AND DISTRIBUTING CARE PACKAGES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT.? PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TRAINING ON GRIEF, LOSS AND COPING MECHANISMS TO THE PUBLIC, THE BEREAVED AND THOSE SUPPORTING THEM.? RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERS IN PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE CARE TO THE BEREAVED.? ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF BEREAVED INDIVIDUALS IN VARIOUS SETTINGS (WORKPLACE, HEALTHCARE, ETC.)	£6,680
GOODWILL IN ACTION TO PREVENT SUICIDE CIO [Charity number: 1190754] FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES & TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE OR WHO BEEN AFFECTED BY SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT. THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUICIDE PREVENTION ,INTERVENTION AND POSTVENTION TRAINING & SUPPORT INCLUDING SERVICES PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLBEING.	£12,430
UMTHOMBO WOKHOLO ZION CHURCH OF CHRIST [Charity number: 1174889] Is a charity that provides help including financial assistance to members of the congregation and wider community within the UK. In addition, our charity provides support to schools in Africa through donations. As a charity, our church Pastors are actively involved in marriage and bereavement counselling through prayers and spiritual guidance, in conjunction with other charities.	£4,530
Renal Agenesis UK [Charity number: SC051280] The organisation's purposes are: To provide support relieving the emotional and psychological suffering of parents who have suffered a bereavement following a diagnosis of Bilateral Renal Agenesis and promote awareness among the general public of the condition Bilateral Renal Agenesis.	£2,948
The Vine Centre [Charity number: NI100608] The Vine Centre provides a range of programmes, activities and services which currently are: A generalist advice service, offering local people advice on a range of issues including benefit entitlement, consumer rights, employment and housing issues (we can also refer people to specialised money & debt advice available through the North Belfast Advice Partnership, of which we are a member, and representation at appeal hearings through the Belfast Tribunal Representation Service); Locally accessible, affordable Childcare provision, offering 84 places for children to support working parents and (we also provide training and employment opportunities for local people through this provision, with 19 staff currently employed in childcare or ancillary roles); Education, training and employability support, providing a range of classes for local people to improve their knowledge, acquire new skills or enhance their prospects of employment; A Healthy Living Group, which promotes positive physical and mental health; A weekly Homework Club for local primary age school children; A weekly Mother & Toddler Group; A Pastoral Support programme, which provides visitation and support for people experiencing bereavement, crisis or isolation, and signposting to appropriate services; Activity for senior citizens, focused on a weekly lunch club. In addition, the Centre also provides facilities for other organizations to meet, or to provide services to the local community. We are also actively involved in a number of local networks promoting neighbourhood regeneration, and the strategic delivery of advice services.	£1,364,614
KRH FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1184279] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A DEATH OF A PARENT IN ENGLAND. TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE NEEDS OF THESE CHILDREN THROUGH:THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS OF LIFE.TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO EXPERIENCE LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES WHICH DEVELOP MEMORIES, BUILD SELF CONFIDENCE AND BUILD HAPPINESS.TO RELIEVE THE POVERTY OF YOUNG CHILDREN BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES.PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES, CONFIDENCE TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY.TO RELIEVE THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL SICKNESS OF YOUNG CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM BEREAVEMENT OR LOSS BY THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR THEM.TO ENABLE YOUNG CHILDREN TO HAVE ACCESS AND EXPERIENCE A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE TO PUT A SMILE ON THERE FACES.
THE BURIAL AND CREMATION EDUCATION TRUST [Charity number: 802204] Provides grants/donations to people studying or wishing to undertake educational training in the Bereavement sector. Provides grants/donations to research projectives or initiatives to the persons involved in the Bereavement/Cremation/Crematorium industry.	£11
INSPIRED BY KEIRA [Charity number: 1185417] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN DEVON, CORNWALL AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS, WHO HAVE SUFFERED BEREAVEMENT BY THE RECENT SUDDEN DEATH OF A CHILD OR SIBLING THROUGH TRAGIC ACCIDENT, PARTICULARLY (BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY) BY PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING TO ASSIST BENEFICIARIES TO RECEIVE BEREAVEMENT COUNSELLING OR THERAPY OR TO SUPPORT FAMILY ACTIVITIES.	£2,126