The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society funds projects which aim to improve the quality of life for people who live at the Epilepsy Society, and the wonderful staff who support them
The Lloyd’s of London Foundation is the independent charity founded and funded by Lloyd’s. We provide a vehicle for charitable activity and engagement for Lloyd’s Corporation and a centre of expertise for delivering long-term, meaningful social impact alongside our employees and market firms.
6.5 million people in the UK look after an older relative, an ill friend or a disabled family member. Carers UK provides essential information and advice about caring, as well as the practical and emotional support that carers so desperately need.
South London and Maudsley provides the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. We also provide substance misuse services for people struggling with addiction. With your help we can invest in projects that support improved mental healthcare, early-stage research projects, training and development.
The objects of the charity are the relief, support and rehabilitation of persons who have suffered brain injury through accident or other trauma. The charity also provides assistance and support to their families and carers in their adjustment to life in the community again.
Aces Wheelchair Basketball Club provide the people of Buckinghamshire and beyond with the opportunity to play Wheelchair Basketball either competitively or recreationally.
We are a small charity in Exeter providing creative weekend workshops for people with learning disabilities. We aim to encourage people to explore different arts activities, make friends, build confidence and have fun. Once a year we run a weekend summer festival called D'ArtsFest at West Town Farm.
RifCom is a non-profit charitable organisation run by volunteers from Gibraltar and Spain. We are committed to making a real difference to our neighbouring communities in the Rif Mountains of Morocco, living within our sight and yet living in poverty. Our Aims at RifCom •ouraimsTo make a positive contribution to a developing world community in education, health, sport, cultural exchange and environmental conservation; •To inspire communities to partner with RifCom and establish projects that encourage ownership, responsibility and sustainability from the local population; •To introduce initiatives that generate sustainable income for the local communities in rural tourism, business enterprise and co-operatives.
Rosy (Respite nursing for Oxfordshire's Sick Youngsters) is a charitable support group, operating under the umbrella of the Oxford Health Charitable Funds Charity , that is dedicated to the provision of additional respite care to Oxfordshire's sick youngsters in their own homes, born with life-limiting or chronic conditions and others who have developed these conditions.
The Autism Centre of Excellence at Cambridge (ACE) translates world-class autism research into evidence-based best practice, delivered via partnerships, so that autistic people and their families get excellent support. ACE's parent charity was the Autism Research Trust (ART).
Who are we? Women’s Housing Action Group (WHAG) is a charity that supports and empowers vulnerable women to find and sustain safe and suitable accommodation and supports men experiencing Domestic Abuse. Yvonne Cossins (One of our students mums) is taking part in the Bupa Great Manchester Run on the 18th May 2014, to raise funds for WHAG, to sponsor Yvonne please click on the link below or the events tab to the left. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/yvonnecossins Kirsty Rhodes our CEO is running the Bupa Great North Run on the 7th September 2014 to raise funds for WHAG, to sponsor Kirsty please click on the link below or the events tab to the left. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KirstyRhodesDawson About our services WHAG supports women aged 16+ facing issues such as domestic abuse, drugs, alcohol, debt, mental health and managing a tenancy. We work with women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and need help to find and settle into accommodation. Whilst our services are predominantly to support women, we also support women with children and men experiencing domestic abuse. WHAG supports women living in the boroughs of Rochdale and Bury including, Littleborough, Middleton, Heywood, Milnrow, Whitefield, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Totting ton and Ramsbottom. WHAG offer group work sessions in the community and is involved in awareness raising events in school s where resources allow (by arrangement ). We also currently run the Recovery Toolkit and Freedom Programme in Bury and The Recovery Toolkit in Rochdale. For dates please see our website. www.whag.info BURY SERVICES Domestic Abuse Floating Support Housing related support for women and men (16+) who have their own tenancies and have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. To refer contact CAP: 0161 253 5940 or WHAG: 0161 761 5266 ROCHDALE SERVICES Domestic Abuse Accommodation Supported accommodation for single women (18+) and women with children who are fleeing domestic abuse. Domestic Abuse Floating Support One to one support for women (18+) living in the community that are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse. Support can be provided for up to 9 months. Rose Court Supported Accommodation Supported accommodation for single women (18+) who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Support can be provided for up to 1 year. Rose Court Emergency Accommodation Support for single women (18+) who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Support to help them find suitable accommodation, provided up to 12 weeks Resettlement Service Support for single women (18+) or women with children to obtain, move and settle into a new tenancy. Support can be provided for up to 8-10 weeks. For the above services please refer via Shelter Tel: 0344 515 1850 Email: [email protected] Male DV Service One to one support for men (18+) living in the community that are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse. To refer contact WHAG on 01706 658 171
Connected Planet Foundation (formerly Plogolution cic) was set up with the intention of connecting people to the natural world around them, through a range of different activities and experiences. We believe that what people love, they will protect.
The Norwood and Brixton Foodbank provides emergency food for local people in crisis.
Community Kitchen Glos provides a nutritious three-course hot meal to people in Gloucester at risk of food poverty. We believe everyone should have access to hot food and a safe space where they are part of a community.
The KNEC Community Listening Project aims to provide opportunities for to come together to support and encourage each other. Isolation is a big concern that leads to many other issues and so we aim to provide an escape from isolation for people of all ages. We have various branches to the project including: Formal 1-1 listening sessions for anyone wanting to talk something through in confidence. The Hub - this is a place to come for company, friendship, soup or a cuppa. It is open Mondays and Thursdays 11am-3pm and runs from East Calder Church Hall. Craft and Chat Club - this runs on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in East Calder Church Hall from 7pm-8.30pm. We have also run bereavement groups and parent support groups. Please feel free to enquire about these for more details. The last thing we have run is community fun days. These have gone down very well and more will be organised in the near future. As with all projects funding is a challenge. This page gives the opportunity to financially support the project helping secure it for another year. The important thing about this project is it is for everyone so please get in touch and join us. Community is important and it is good to be connected and support each other. All are welcome.
We are a volunteer organization, part of Scouts.org.uk, who provide a safe space for all young people to have adventures, learn new skills, make new friends and build confidence, and serve the Metheringham and surrounding area. For more info - [email protected].
http://www.makonline.org Manchester Aid to Kosovo provides opportunities, resources and partnerships. * Construction of the Manchester Peace Park, Kosovo * Art and Music * Education - including MaK's Summer Club * Sport * Ambulance appeal * Promoting justice and equality
Embrace Child Victims of Crime (CVOC) is the only national children's charity that is solely focused on helping young victims of crime to recover from their ordeals. We provide practical and emotional support up to the age of 18 years. Mending hearts, minds and families www.embracecvoc.org.uk