Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa

Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa

Lisboa, Portugal

Community developmentHealthElderly careChildren & Youth
CharityFounded 1498Local reach
Profile last updated: September 22, 2026

About

Founded in 1498, Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa is a charity based in Lisboa, Portugal working on community development, health, elderly care +9 more.

The Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa is a private institution of public utility with more than five centuries of history, founded in 1498 by Queen Dona Leonor. It provides social action, health, education and training, culture and heritage services in Lisbon and across Portugal, and manages the Jogos Santa Casa social games under state concession. Its services include social support, child and family protection, disability support, care for older people, continuing and primary healthcare, and rental of its historic property to fund its social mission.

Location

Lisboa, Portugal

Founded

1498

Organisation type

Charity

VAT number

PT003506970

Focus areas

MisericórdiaSocial actionHealthElderly careDisabilityChild protectionHeritageLisbon

Languages

PTEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Community developmentHealthElderly careChildren & YouthDisabilityEducationEmployment & SkillsHousing & HomelessnessPoverty & HungerArts & CultureHeritageAddiction

Works for

ChildrenYouthFamiliesElderly peoplePeople with disabilitiesPatientsHomeless peoplePeople in povertyUnemployed peopleStudents

How they work

Direct servicesCommunity programmesGrant-making

Programmes

Lisboa, Cidade com Vida para Todas as Idades

Elderly care · Portugal

Strategic programme to improve quality of life and wellbeing of people aged 65 and over in Lisbon, including day centres, family support and residential care.

Valor T

Employment & Skills · Portugal

Employment agency supporting people with disabilities to enter the labour market.

Fundo Rainha Dona Leonor

Community development · Portugal

Fund supporting Portuguese Misericórdias in social causes and the restoration of historic and cultural heritage.

Bolsas de Estudo SCML para Estudantes de Licenciatura em Enfermagem

Education · Portugal

Annual scholarships for undergraduate nursing students.

Countries of operation

Portugal

Funding & support

Funded by

LotteriesLegaciesEU funding

Ways to support

DonateLegacy givingVolunteerShop

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

UN Global Compact

Partnerships

Hot Clube de Portugal, Casa Ásia

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