Browsing Charities
Headway Hurstwood Park
(UK, 1084715) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,121.55
(UK, 1084715) We exist to provide improvement after acquired brain injury We provide advice, information, support and rehabilitation to anybody who is affected - this includes carers, families, professionals We provide: community support, support groups, a counselling service, a centre for rehabilitation, outreach support workers who work with people in their own homes.
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
(UK, 289145) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,117.54bpas supports reproductive choice and health by advocating and providing high quality, affordable services to prevent or end unwanted pregnancies with contraception or by abortion. We also offer a range of other reproductive health services. bpas is Britains leading abortion provider and cares for over 65,000 women with unwanted pregnancies each year, as well as providing pregnancy testing, counselling, contraception, sterilisation, vasectomy and vasectomy reversal through our 60 locations throughout the UK. In addition, bpas offers online STI testing, online treatment and advice for erectile dysfunction. Our service is respected for its quality of care and is delivered by highly trained staff that are sensitive, non judgemental and focused on the well-being of our clients. As a registered charity, respected in its field for the delivery of abortion and reproductive health services, bpas has a pool of knowledge that it seeks to distribute as broadly as possible. We undertake research, produce clear, authoritative publications based on best practice and publish useful guidance and leaflets for use in education and the health sector. The bpas Policy department works to inform policy makers, Parliamentarians and stakeholders across the UK and to advocate on issues around sexual health and abortion. We provide expert information, opinion and comment on unplanned pregnancy, abortion, contraception and emergency contraception, vasectomy, female sterilisation, some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and the context in which sexual healthcare is provided.
SWR Mind
(UK, 1133509) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,107.00We change lives! 39,000 people in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale will experience loss, isolation and stigma TODAY just because they have a mental health problem. With your support our amazing volunteers can help them step on to the road to recovery and find happiness again.
The Archway Foundation
(UK, 299533) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,106.66The Archway Foundation helps to relieve some of the distress caused by loneliness and isolation by ensuring that a listening ear, human contact and reassurance are available through carefully organised weekly social meetings, befriending, subsidised transport and special events.
The Bridge Project - Bradford
(UK, 517356) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,105.70Bridge has over 25 years experience supporting people in Bradford make sustainable, positive changes in their lives. Helping people to achieve recovery from addictions, and working with people with other complex support needs.
Scunthorpe & District Mind
(UK, 701801) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,067.20Thank you for visiting our profile page on MyDonate. At Scunthorpe and District Mind we provide services for people with mental health issues.We focus on mental health recovery with a range of groups and courses that are designed to give our service users hope of recovery and coping strategies in order to progress with their recovery. We also have a peer support centre to encourage group activity with the focus on reminding service users that they are not alone.
Age UK North Yorkshire
(UK, 1124567) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,064.47Age UK North Yorkshire provides help and support to older people via our offices in Harrogate, Ripon and Northallerton. We offer a range of services and activities aimed at promoting and improving the wellbeing of older people. Particularly in reducing social isolation and loneliness via our befriending services. Please visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ageuknorthyorkshire, follow us on twitter @ageuknorthyorkshire and visit www.ageuk.org.uk/northyorkshire to find out more about our services.
West Suffolk Voluntary Association For The Blind
(UK, 209161) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,056.09It provides practical and realistic solutions to the challenges posed to people with sight loss in West Suffolk. The services we offer includes Community Workers, Resources Centre, Benefits Advice, Social Clubs including Book Clubs, Befriending and Telechatting. Whatever the circumstances it does its utmost to help or support .
Citizens Advice Waverley
(UK, 1098859) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,050.00The Citizens Advice service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. It values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. The service aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face, and to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.
South East and Central Essex Mind
(UK, 1148451) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,043.01South East and Central Essex Mind provides services from our Southend and Chelmsford offices in Braintree, Chelmsford, Castle Point, Rochford, Rayleigh, South Woodham Ferrers and Southend-on-Sea. The facts: South East & Central Essex Mind provides counselling, advice, and housing to people across South East Essex who are dealing with the challenges of mental ill-health. Your donation will allow us to continue and grow our existing services enabling us to help more people in need. Thank you In November 2012 we launched the Jubilee Centre Appeal to raise £600,000 towards an information and resource centre based in Southend which will provide a range of mental health services, related activities and a walk-in information service all under one roof. This innovative and long awaited facility is the first of its kind in the UK. Thank you for your support
Samaritans Of Chelmsford And Mid-Essex
(UK, 244182) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,037.20Nationally, each branch of Samaritans is a self-supporting charity. Samaritans of Chelmsford and Mid Essex, works for the assistance of people who are suicidal, despairing or in distress by offering confidential contact by phone, e-mail or face-to-face. It is intended primarily for people living in Chelmsford, Mid Essex and the surrounding area.
The Dyslexia Teaching Centre
(UK, 290244) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,015.00The London Dyslexia Initiative 13:03:13 launches at the Saatchi Gallery on 13 March 2013. For more information and tickets to the Champagne Reception please e mail [email protected] or call 020 7239 3103.
SAFA CUMBRIA
(UK, 1121122) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,993.00SAFA Cumbria provides free counselling by professionally qualified counsellors to children and adults who self-harm or have an eating disorder. It aims to protect and preserve the health and relieve the needs of people across Cumbria who self-harm, or who are affected by others who self-harm.
RAMH
(UK, SC010430) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,984.89RAMH helps people who experience mental Illness, homelessness and addiction issues. They believe that everyone has the capacity to recover and encourage people to take control of their lives.
Hope North East
(UK, 1147748) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,981.00Hope North East (HNE) is a multi-award winning user-led abstinence-based Registered Charity, providing a range of therapeutic treatment, support and practical solutions to recovering addicts in Middlesbrough.
Back on Track
(UK, 1017467) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,974.57Back on Track is a local charity that helps some of the most disadvantaged people in Manchester. The people we help have been through homelessness, addiction problems, prison and mental health problems. We support them build the skills and confidence they need to move towards a brighter future.
Pharmacist Support
(UK, 1158974) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,974.00Pharmacist Support is an independent charity for pharmacists and their families, former pharmacists and pharmacy students in need. Our free and confidential support includes financial assistance, a stress helpline, addiction support, debt, benefits and employment advice and an enquiry service.
PIPS Larne Suicide Prevention
(UK, XT10122) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,973.67PIPS Larne aims to save lives and support those affected by Suicide and Self-harm. We aim to increase the community’s awareness around suicide and self-harm with a view to reducing the STIGMA of suicide and encouraging people to seek help. PIPS Larne hopes to reach as many people as possible. It aims to promote positive mental health & well-being and to improve the attitude towards mental health issues in all communities throughout Northern Ireland.
Headway East Kent
(UK, 1103215) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,959.25Headway East Kent was established in 1989 to serve the needs of the head injured and their families. We have five day centres in East Kent; Canterbury, Ashford, Dover, Folkestone and Thanet, where we provide social rehabilitation activities for adults age 18 upwards. Many people find it extremely difficult to return to community living after a head injury and can become socially isolated, losing the support of family or friends along the way. Headway East Kent aim to help people on their journey towards achieving new goals and regaining lost skills. A head injury does not just affect the person but the whole family and carers need support to manage all the changes that can occur. Headway East Kent holds regular carers meetings which provide a much needed point of information sharing and a place to speak with others who really understand.
Albinism Fellowship
(UK, SC009443) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,934.18Its mission is to provide advice and information about albinism. Raise positive awareness of the condition. Improve self esteem. It provides local events and support through contact people. Encourages the sharing of experiences. Conferences every two years. Twice yearly magazine.
Smart
(UK, 1069087) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,927.97SMART - improving opportunities for vulnerable people One in five of us will be affected by drug or alcohol misuse at some point in our lives. Our experiences will range from supporting loved ones or friends, to being the victim of a crime committed by someone to fund their use.At SMART we believe everyone has the ability to change. By empowering people to break the cycle of addiction, we help them transform their future, and lead fulfilling and rewarding lives.Reaching and maintaining recovery requires much more than absence of drugs or alcohol; we are experienced in meeting the many challenges that vulnerable people face; such as access to secure housing, education and employment opportunities, and a supportive community.How you can help us However big or small your gift is, you can be sure that it will mean a lot to the people we work with. For example: £20 could pay for a weekly gym pass; a positive recovery activity for a service user £50 could fund a week of vital support from a volunteer Mentor £66 could pay for a Mother and Toddler Recovery support group £120 could fund a course of vaccinations for a service user, protecting them from blood-borne viruses If you would like to raise money in support of our work improving opportunities for vulnerable people, we can help you make it happen. If you have an idea, please get in touch. Thank you!!
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum
(UK, 1121560) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,923.18We offer support and friendship at all stages of the asylum process. Most have fled to the UK after suffering persecution, imprisonment, war or displacement. Most have had to leave families behind and many arrive with poor mental and physical health.
Cosgrove Care
(UK, SC013208) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,915.75Cosgrove Care is a charity which provides vital services for adults and children in and around Glasgow who have learning disabilities and mental health issues.
Key Changes
(UK, 1103774) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,905.59Key Changes provides music services in hospitals and the community for people experiencing severe psychiatric illnesses. We specialise in providing services for young adults (16-35) in acute, early intervention and forensic treatment, and work in partnership with NHS Foundation Trusts across London.
Middlesbrough Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre
(UK, 701138) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,894.54Middlesbrough MS Therapy Centre is an independant local charity that provides a unique service of therapies and support to MS sufferers their families and carers.