'the difference' is a local charity that exists to enhance patient care in the Scottish Borders. We work in close partnership with healthcare professionals across the full spectrum of hospital and community activity, to identify projects that will help local doctors, nurses and other clinicians enhance the care which they provide. Our work funds equipment, research, training, patient comforts and improvements to patient and staff environment.
Our mission is to be the most exciting, innovative and accessible Festival of the performing arts in the world, and thus promote the cultural, educational and economic well-being of the people of Edinburgh and Scotland. We do this by: The Edinburgh International Festival is a member of the European Festivals Association, the umbrella organisation for arts festivals in Europe and beyond and works with Edinburgh's other arts festivals as part of Festivals Edinburgh.
For 125 years, Cambridge House has worked to end the injustice of poverty in South London. Mitigating the effects and tackling the root causes of poverty by changing lives - one person, one family and one community at a time.
It is committed to fund and support world class research into the prevention, early detection and the treatment of breast cancer. It was founded mainly by health care professionals who work alongside patients with the disease. The President is Professor Kefah Mokbel.
It provides search and rescue cover for the mountains and valleys of Wasdale and Eskdale in the western Lake District. The area covers England's highest mountains and Britain's favourite view.
We take disabled and disadvantaged people of all ages onto the water using our network of fully accessible powerboats. Through being on the water, beneficiaries have improved life-chances and increased opportunities to learn through their experiences. We aim to have many Wetwheels around the UK.
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Our mission is to seek out and serve those who live in often difficult-to-access regions in Africa and Asia, and other areas with extraordinary need.
At times of overseas emergency, the DEC brings together a unique alliance of the UK's aid, corporate, public and broadcasting sectors to rally the nation's compassion, and ensure that funds raised go to DEC agencies best placed to deliver effective and timely relief to people most in need.
We aim to offer hope, increase opportunity and help everyone in our community to become the best possible version of themselves. We're involved in running a church, a Foodbank, Debt Advice Centre, community choirs, a coffee shop, football teams, primary and secondary schools, and much more.
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma is one of 23 rare salivary gland cancers which have limited treatment options and until recently very little research being done in the UK. Salivary Gland Cancer UK wants to change that. We support patients, those treating patients and those researching into these cancers.
Our aim is to preserve and protect good health of people suffering from Aspergillosis by: - • Raising awareness of aspergillosis and increase the understanding of the condition amongst medical professionals and the public at large; • Supporting sufferers globally by providing information and creating real and virtual support networks for sufferers of the most common forms of the disease; • Circulating up-to-date information about the condition with all forms of aspergillosis and help them understand the disease and treatments; • Raising funds for research, with the aim of making aspergillosis far more readily recognisable than at present; • Via joint initiatives, educate healthcare professionals of the symptoms and treatment of aspergillosis as it is often missed and can take years to reach the correct diagnosis; and • Represent aspergillosis patients in wider lung health networks.
Caxton is a youth group membership disabled young people. Named in the top 5% ofstead in Westminster. The Caxton provides social, informal educational opportunities at Midge Island, Surrey, a facility available for the exclusive use of members + Narrow Boat project.
This Charity is based in Gibraltar and aims to promote awareness of Prostate Diseases affecting all men and raises money for research and prostate related projects and activities. It carries out awareness campaigns throughout the year as well as a very successful Movember Campaign
PhysCap is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of children suffering from severe disabilities. It helps children in Yorkshire by purchasing specialist and thereputic equipment. Money is raised every year through donations, collections and pledges and a variety of events each year.