Gifts to University of Sheffield help fund areas such as student hardship, equipment, and groundbreaking research. Thank you for your support.
Weight Concern works for the physical and psychological health of overweight people. It is currently developing more effective treatments for children and adults who are already overweight. Your generous donations will enable Weight Concern to expand its childhood obesity trial and provide useful information materials for the parents of overweight children.
Natalie died from meningitis in January 2004. A student at Sussex University, a beautiful life of rich potential was cruelly cut short. NNTF raises funds primarily for research into meningitis, and also supports causes that were close to Natalie, namely breast cancer and riding for the disabled. Over £20,000 was raised in eight months.
The foundation was set up as a living tribute to Amanda who died from malignant melanoma in October 2003. Her cancer was not caused by excessive sun but by one of the other two forms of contracting skin cancer. The foundation's sole purpose is to fund a scientist post at The Royal Marsden Melanoma Unit.
On 1st April 2007 the Epilepsy Research Foundation and the Fund for Epilepsy merged to form Epilepsy Research UK. Epilepsy Research UK is only national charity solely dedicated to epilepsy research. Our aim is to substantially increase the funding available for research into the treatment and prevention of this debilitating condition.
Raising funds for a defibrillator and a commemorative bench in memory of Andrew Jackson, our friend who passed away suddenly on June 25th at 53.
Our foundation has been built by a family that have been affected by Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). We are raising awareness to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome and ensure that people know what it is. SBS is 100% preventable and with your help we can work together to prevent this child abuse.
Adam's Hats is a charity to honour the memory of Adam Hay who died of neuroblastoma at the age of 12. It seeks to improve the quality of time families have with their child undergoing treatment, by providing short breaks for families in a number of locations in the UK; it supports research into neuroblastoma in older children, the least-represented group.
The RSA is a national charity providing vital support and advice to sufferers and their carers. It aims to promote a greater awareness of Raynaud's and scleroderma; raises funds for research and welfare projects and improves communication between doctors and patients.
Beefy’s Charity Foundation was founded in January 2013 to channel the charitable efforts of Sir Ian Botham into a wider field. We are currently funding specific projects in: Cardiac risk in the young Batten disease Brain tumour research/support in Yorkshire Diabetes Leukaemia & lymphoma
The Souls and Shadows Foundation is a charitable trust set up to promote the relief of physical, emotional and spiritual pain in patients and their families by providing music therapy on an individual and group basis with particular emphasis on composition and song writing. This applies mainly to terminally ill patients and their families before bereavement but where appropriate music therapy will also be available to surviving family and friends after bereavement
Its aims are to promote awareness of narcolepsy and its associated conditions, and to provide authoritive information about them. It provides practical advice and assistance to sufferers, families and their carers. It also supports research into its causes and treatment and encourages links with other narcolepsy associations worldwide.
The St. Thomas' Lupus Trust is the charity that funds vital and pioneering research into lupus. It also supports the only dedicated lupus Clinic in Europe - the Louise Coote Lupus Unit at St. Thomas' Hospital.
The Spinal Bleeds Trust helps people affected by spinal bleeds. Spinal bleeds are bleeds in the spinal cord which cause permanent paralysis. Our aim is to provide money for essential equipment and care to enhance their lives With your help, we can make a genuine difference.
A charity formed by a teenager in remission from a brain tumour to help all sick young people; through project funding, research and education. Unfortunately Grace lost her battle against cancer on 26th Sept '13. Smiles with Grace will continue its good work in her memory. Thank you for your support
The Richard Bright VEGf Research Trust was established to research all aspects of VEGf biology with particular emphasis on new vessel fromation and non-endothelial cell survival. Both these aspects are governed by VEGf in islet transplantation.
Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) is a devastating eye disease that causes severe loss of vision. Some patients also lose their vision from other inherited forms of blindness. You can support our research effort to develop new and better treatments by making a donation through these pages.
DaBKA aims to help and support renal (kidney) patients in our local area from pre-dialysis though to transplant. We offer local patients blood pressure monitors, fistula wristbands and organise social events. Please see dabka.org.uk for further information. Thanks for your support.
Al Hasan Foundation: providing sight-saving treatment to disadvantaged women, children and the elderly in southern Iraq, as well as training for local surgeons, opthalmic health research and the establishment of a community eye clinic in Najaf.
The Christopher McCollum Fund was set up in 2008, to provide funds to help purchase a wheelchair, or other equipment for young people aged 18 or under who have a disability or illness and which may be life limited.
Established in memory of 18 year-old Jemma-Kate the charity aims to raise money to provide children and teenagers with cancer the things that make their lives more 'normal' during this difficult period. Their current project is funding a new specialist teenage cancer radiotherapy room at University College Hospital. They are aiming to raise GBP 10,000 and are halfway to their target to date.
We raise money to help The Royal Marsden provide world-class care for cancer patients, and to support the hospital’s pioneering work in cancer research and education. By doing this, we aim to help make life better for people with cancer everywhere, and strive for a future without it.
It is working to raise awareness and fund a research post at the Christie Hospital to examine the causes and treatment of brain tumours.
The Free Spirit Trust provides special group adventures to help teenagers with cancer recover from the physical and emotional effects of illness and treatment. The project includes a trip to the Caribbean where teenagers experience different cultures and lifestyles, discover inner strength, creativity and independence, find friendship and support and have fun.