The HMSA aims to provide support and information to those affected by the Syndrome and to promote knowledge and understanding within the medical community and the public at large. We hope to assist sufferers to come to terms with the HMS and the distress that it can cause. The severity of the effects of HMS varies with the individual: some have few symptoms others are severely affected. HMS is an 'invisible illness' and because of this we can look well to the outside world but are often in severe pain. Moreover the nature of hypermobile joints combined with frail tissues means that we are prone to injury when performing simple everyday tasks. This opens us to skepticism from others who don't know enough about HMS including health professionals and teachers. The pain, stress and frustration can lead to depression: thus depression can often be mistaken as the cause of the illness, not a result of it.
The Dust Project helps the forgotten children of the world. Through funding construction and education projects the charity is transforming communities and giving hope to children and young people worldwide. Our unique model of twinning sponsored children with buildings ensures sustainability into the future.
Ashden is a UK-based climate solutions charity with a mission to accelerate transformative climate solutions and build a more just world. Its awards, networks and insights support climate and clean energy pioneers in the UK and lower-income countries.
SWVG befriends and supports refugees and asylum seekers in the Southampton area
At Jennyruth Workshops, Adults who have learning disabilities gain confidence, independance, life skills, work experience and happiness.It is a vibrant and challenging work place, where workers are trained in a wide variety of skills, producing and selling a range of high quality everyday products. They are trained in sourcing materials, woodworking, joinery, painting,sewing. metalworking,and cardmaking. They do their own packaging, quality control, despatching, marketing and selling. They sell on the internet, www.jennyruth.co.uk at local shows and in our own shop in Ripon. Our workers receive continuing education in numeracy, literacy, and communication skills. Through all of this they learn computer skills too.
Dedicated to promoting unity, peace and professional development of Sri Lankans in the UK, harness their skills, talent and resources for the benefit of Sri Lanka through relief, development aid and knowledge transfer. Foster goodwill, understanding and cultural relations in the UK by projecting a positive image of the Sri Lankan community.
Please help local children make healthy choices Life Education Wessex provides age-appropriate health and drug prevention education to children aged 3 - 13 years in Dorset, Devon, Somerset and Hampshire. Our aim is to ensure that children have the knowledge, skills and self-confidence to make healthy choices and to avoid risky behaviours. All our programmes are delivered by specially trained Educators. The programmes for Primary School children are delivered in a purpose-built mobile classroom, or 'Life Bus', and include role play, music, drama and specially made film to get our healthy messages across. All of the programmes feature Harold the giraffe - our puppet mascot - who is loved by all the children. Programme modules for older pupils - on drugs, alcohol or smoking - are delivered in the school classroom. For every school we visit we need to raise £335 each day. With your help we can ensure that the young children of Dorset, Devon, Somerset and Hampshire stay healthy and happy. If you would like to take part in Harold's 1,000 Challenges (it's free!) and help us raise much needed funds by undertaking a sponsored activity or challenge of your choice, please click on the 'Start Fundraising' link above. Thank you
Assist Teignbridge is a small local charity supporting older people to live independently in their own homes through a range of services developed to meet their need. We also provide rewarding volunteering opportunities for those wishing to help out in their local communities.
Moor House School provides specialist education and therapy for children with specific speech, language and communication disorders. Through extended curriculum teaching and care, Moor House enables its students to face their transition to adult life with far greater confidence and ability than would otherwise be the case.
The Police Rehabilitation Centre,founded in 1890,provides phyisiotherapy,rehabilitation,nursing care and psychological support to sick and injured police officers in southern England and Wales Each year this charity admits over 2500 police officers and provides the intensive treatment regimes necessary to assist them in returning to full duties
We aim to raise money to provide services in the local community, which are not readily available from other sources. We offer grants to local charities, and the local medical practice. We loan mobility aids, free of charge, on request. We can offer a floral gift to the sick, by request.
Clifton High School is a 3-18, co-educational, independent, day school in the heart of Clifton Village, Bristol. The School's philosophy is to Realise Individual Brilliance in all of our children and young people. www.cliftonhgh.co.uk Clifton High School Foundation Registered Charity No.:1071385