Sads UK
Analysis
Sads UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dartford. It was registered in April 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05679989). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Sads UK reported income of £385k and spending of £490k, spending 127% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £345k to £385k (+11%), an average of +2.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Sads UK sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hackney Playbus (£385k), St Lukes Church, Lodge Moor (£385k) and Holy Ghost Christian Centre (£384k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Donates cardiac equipment such as defibrillators to schools & other organisations and heart monitors to medical establishments. Organises lifesaving training to staff, pupils & general public. Supports children & adults living with heart rhythm conditions. Supports people who have been bereaved through sudden cardiac death and sets up memorial funds. Holds support group meetings & retreats.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney Playbus | London | £385k |
| St Lukes Church, Lodge Moor | Sheffield | £385k |
| Holy Ghost Christian Centre | London | £384k |
| Cornerhouse (Yorkshire) | Hull | £385k |