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Meninadanca
(UK, 1095638) Browse events
YTD Raised: £4,335.00
(UK, 1095638) We're a not-for-profit organisation that works with girls at social risk in communities along the BR-116, Brazil's 'exploitation highway'. We use dance and other creative activities to reach them, raise their self esteem and empower them take control of their lives.
Fitzrovia Youth in Action
(UK, 1136697) Browse events
YTD Raised: £4,265.00
(UK, 1136697) Fitzrovia Youth in Action (FYA) empowers Camden’s young people to create lasting change in their community and in their own lives. We support disadvantaged local young people in developing projects which address issues such as substance abuse, community cohesion, conflict, and healthy living.
PROMISEworks
(UK, 1145692) Browse events
YTD Raised: £4,249.37PROMISEworks supports a Somerset mentoring service for young people and children aged between 4 and 25 years who are experiencing difficulties at home, in care or with education and training. We target the most disaffected, disadvantaged and vulnerable.
WorldWide Volunteering For Young People
(UK, 1038253) Browse events
YTD Raised: £4,217.33
(UK, 1038253) WWV works in 850 schools, colleges, youth clubs and prisons across the UK to promote volunteering. We give presentations to 55,000 young people each year to motivate them to volunteer and help them to find suitable placements. WWV actively works with both ex-offenders and with young people with disabilities, and we help countless charities find volunteers to help them continue the work that they do as well .... by helping us, you are actually helping a lot of other charities too! In addition to this, WWV operates a free online database of volunteering opportunities with 2000 different organisations across the UK and around the world, matching thousands of volunteers of all ages with their ideal volunteer placement.
Cambridge YFC
(UK, 1097834) Browse events
YTD Raised: £4,208.00Cambridge & District YFC was founded in 2001 with the aim of "taking good news relevantly to every young person in Cambridge and District". We're an independant local charity, helping churches launch new initiatives and partnership projects to reach young people in their communities.
Common Purpose
(UK, 1023384) Browse events
YTD Raised: £4,205.00Common Purpose has been running leadership courses which mix people from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors for over 20 years. It aims to give people the skills, connections and inspiration they need to become better leaders both at work and in society.
Sutton Coldfield Young Mens Christian Association
(UK, 1008752) Browse events
YTD Raised: £4,197.03Sutton Coldfield YMCA is a Christian organisation that welcomes people of all faiths and those of none, expressing this through its work and in its motivation for working with children and young people. We encourage and inspire children and young people to reach their true potential. We work with all children and young people and tailor our approach to individual circumstances, in partnership with families, communities and local organisations.
Christian Youth Enterprises Sailing Centre
(UK, 293781) Browse events
YTD Raised: £4,155.00Providing a broad challenge to develop young people through adventurous activities in a Christian Environment. Sailing, canoeing and land-based activities provided. Operated by dedicated staff and volunteers catering for schools, youth groups and individuals. Children and adults accommodated.
SNAP
(UK, SC024792) Browse events
YTD Raised: £4,105.00SNAP is a voluntary organisation based in Inverness. It offers; leisure and socialisation opportunites to the young people, aged 5 -30, who all have learning disability. SNAP offers After School Clubs, Holiday Leisure Schemes, Saturday outings and weekend breaks.
The Muirhead Outreach Project
(UK, SC035629) Browse events
YTD Raised: £4,005.00We support children and young people who are experiencing difficulties within their home, school and community. Through individual and group work, we help them to develop their social and emotional skills. We also facilitate parenting groups to promote their well-being and develop self-confidence.
A and M Scotland
(UK, SC041463) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,969.56A&M SCOTLAND supports children and young people from some of Scotland's most deprived areas to improve life chances. An award winning charity A&M specialise in the delivery of diversionary group work and physical activities for young people aged 7- 25 within Glasgow and West-Central Scotland. The young people we work with are often at risk of becoming involved in anti-social and/ or criminal behaviour, substance abuse/ misuse and gang membership or violence. Our activities divert young people from negative situations which may impact on their lives and opportunities in the future. We aim to improve participants’ physical health and well being by increasing participation in physical activity and sport, and by educating them about the benefits of healthy diet and lifestyle. Our services also encourage participants to develop personal and social skills, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and personal responsibility. We currently operate in 29 local community sites throughout Glasgow and West Central Scotland and work with up to 1500 young people every week. For more information please visit: www.aandm.org.uk
TheSchoolBus Foundation
(UK, 1157548) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,957.00The purpose of the School Bus Foundation is to further the advancement of education in England by providing disadvantaged children and young people in mainstream education with opportunities that can make a positive difference to their lives.
Free@Last
(UK, 1101078) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,951.74Our vision is to improve the lives of the children and young people of inner city Birmingham, by providing support and opportunities to them and their families. We work with all 3 sectors to help share resources and work towards creating a self sustainable community - poverty free!
Lattitude Global Volunteering
(UK, 272761) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,945.00Lattitude Global Volunteering is a youth development charity that provides overseas volunteering opportunities for 17-25 year olds. Our aim is help develop the life-skills and opportunities for young people worldwide and to increase their awareness of global issues.
abandofbrothers
(UK, 1122852) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,928.78abandofbrothers is a charity committed to personal development, community building and positive social change. The organisation was born out of concern at the continuing escalation of self-destructive and anti-social behaviour among young men from every section of society, coupled with the realisation that the only meaningful and sustainable solution is one that come from within the local community. abandofbrothers supports men (young and old) to build and live a positive vision for their life. We encourage and facilitate men towards developing a healthy connection to their communities through acting with the emotional literacy, confidence and respect that comes through healthy self esteem and self awareness. We are now operating in Brighton, Crawley and Eastbourne, working with vulnerable young young accross Sussex.
Redthread
(UK, 1051260) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,912.14Redthread has more than fifteen years of experience of working with young people in communities across South London. Specialising in youth work, healthcare and education, we support adolescents to improve their health and wellbeing through holistic and preventative methods and interventions.
Hope for Kids International
(UK, 1140641) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,876.49Hope for Kids International transforms the lives of orphans and vulnerable children in ten countries around the world by providing children's homes, schools, care centres and community projects, and helping young people reach their full potential.
The Change Foundation
(UK, 1046047) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,770.00
(UK, 1046047) The Change Foundation, is the new name for ‘Cricket for Change’, a charity that has been successfully changing the lives of disadvantaged young people for over 30 years. A team of passionate, dedicated coaches who work to make a real and lasting difference in young peoples lives.
Leatherhead Youth Project
(UK, 1096397) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,761.40LYP's Vision is to see a world in which young people are happy, safe and making a difference in their communities & wider world. Our Mission is to support young people by providing positive role models, practical & emotional help, & opportunities, which empower them to make changes in their lives.
Solent Youth Action
(UK, 1108361) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,646.21Solent Youth Action supports young people to achieve their potential through volunteering. They benefit the community, develop personal skills and enjoy new experiences. The charity aims to overcome the negative image of young people portrayed in the media by celebrating the positive contributions that 11 – 24 year olds regularly make.
Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust
(UK, 1061330) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,645.58An educational charity providing help for young people (under the age of 21) in Africa based on ability and need.
The Shaw Centre
(UK, 1141871) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,640.57The Shaw Centre works in a way that promotes self-advocacy & freedom of choice. We enable and empower people to make their own decisions, build on self-confidence, self-respect, and self-esteem. We ensure the activities are varied so to meet the needs of all the people who use the centre.
Tujatane
(UK, 1096710) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,568.90Tujatane, Tongabezi Trust School provides education to children in Zambia from the local community, in an area where the availability of quality education is scarce. It has grown from a pre-school of 15 children, to a primary school with over 240 students, and is completely funded on donations.
Salford Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage
(UK, 250037) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,544.88The Salford Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage takes place each year. With over 750 pilgrims, the pilgrimage supports sick, elderly and infirm pilgrims travel to Lourdes. They also support carers, volunteer helpers and young people who assist sick pilgrims take part in the pilgrimage.
Doncaster YMCA
(UK, 250973) Browse events
YTD Raised: £3,514.00Doncaster YMCA’s vision is to provide places and programmes where all young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive. The focus of our work is our Supported Accommodation for young people in need of support. We recognise that homelessness isnt just about not having a place to live; our clients usually have a range of other issues to contend with too. Each person is assigned to a keyworker, and that relationship enables them to explore their problems and work together on finding solutions. We also have a programme for young people moving into homes in the private rented sector, providing support to landlords and tenants throughout the tenancy. Our Community Centre enables us to provide a range of social and learning activities for young people, particularly those aged 16-25. We have snooker, pool and darts facilities, and we organise regular and occasional activities for people to meet and learn together.