Cause reviews
Each review explains how charities in that cause actually differ, then points you to Clarity Scores and filings. The ranked tables live on /browse; disease-specific lists (breast cancer, dogs, veterans) live on /charities.
Cancer charities in the UK — how to compare before you donate
Cancer giving splits between research funders and patient-support organisations. There is no single best cancer charity — match the model to your intention, then compare Clarity Scores and cause spend on CharityCompare.
Children’s charities in the UK — how to compare before you donate
Children’s giving splits between child-protection helplines, family services, disability support and youth work. Match the model first, then compare Clarity Scores — start with NSPCC vs Barnardo’s if you are choosing between major brands.
Armed forces and veterans’ charities in the UK — how to compare before you donate
Veterans’ giving splits between broad ex-service welfare, recovery for wounded personnel, housing and specialist health. Compare model first, then Clarity Score — start with Help for Heroes vs the Royal British Legion if you are choosing between major brands.
Disability charities in the UK — how to compare before you donate
Disability giving is usually condition-specific (sight, hearing, learning disability, mobility) rather than one generic charity. Match the community you want to fund, then compare Clarity Scores and cause spend.
Animal charities in the UK — how to compare before you donate
Animal giving splits between national enforcement, rehoming centres and local rescues. Compare model first, then Clarity Score and cause spend — start with RSPCA vs Battersea if you are choosing between major brands.
Environment charities in the UK — how to compare before you donate
Environment giving splits between land and wildlife conservation, climate campaigning, and local groups. Match the model (places vs policy) first, then compare Clarity Scores — there is no single best green charity.
Homelessness charities in the UK — how to compare before you donate
Homelessness charities range from national advice and campaigning to city hostels and outreach. Match systemic change vs local beds, then compare Clarity Scores and cause spend on CharityCompare.
Hospice and palliative care charities in the UK — how to compare before you donate
Hospice giving is often local — beds, home care and family support in one area — with a few national brands alongside. Match place and model first, then compare Clarity Scores. Marie Curie vs Macmillan is the usual national starting point.
International aid charities in the UK — how to compare before you donate
International giving splits between multi-country emergency agencies, child-focused NGOs and faith-based humanitarian organisations. Compare model and due diligence first, then Clarity Score — not the most familiar logo.
Health charities in the UK — how to compare before you donate
Health giving is usually disease-specific (heart, stroke, dementia, diabetes) rather than one generic “health charity.” Pick the condition first, then compare Clarity Scores and cause spend on CharityCompare.
Poverty-relief charities in the UK — how to compare before you donate
Poverty giving splits between emergency food, debt and advice services, and longer-term hardship funds. Local providers often match “near me” better than a national brand — compare Clarity Scores after you pick the model.
Mental health charities in the UK — how to compare before you donate
Mental health giving splits between crisis helplines, community services and campaigning. There is no single best mental health charity — match the model, then compare Clarity Scores and cause spend on CharityCompare.