The Adventure Farm is a haven for terminally ill, disabled and disadvantaged children from across the Northwest providing week-long holidays to children in desperate need. A magical special place where laughter and happy times are encouraged, friendships blossom, illnesses and sorrows are forgotten.
CHICKS is a national charity that provides free respite breaks to disadvantaged children from across the UK - children that live in poverty, suffer abuse, are young carers or have lost parents. A CHICKS break inspires new confidence, nurtures self-esteem and sparks new enthusiasm for life.
Brainwave is a Charity that helps children with disabilities and additional needs to achieve greater independence. Aiming to improve mobility, communication skills, and learning potential, through a range of educational and physical therapies.
Coram has been working with vulnerable children since 1739. We help children to find love in a new family, support parents so they are better able to care for their children and help young people in the care system to develop skills & live independent lives.
All children need to play, but for disabled children it is essential to help them reach their full potential. Challengers provides numerous play schemes for disabled children from across the South East. However, there are hundreds of children missing out every day and your gift can help them play.
Walking with the Wounded was established in 2010 to fund the retraining and re-skilling of wounded servicemen and women to assist them in finding new careers outside the military. Join us in empowering those who have given so much on our behalf.
Sense Scotland works with children and adults who have complex support needs because of deafblindness or sensory impairment, learning disability or physical disability, supporting them to improve communication skills, self-esteem and lead fulfilling lives.
Rainbow House helps children with physical disabilities between the age of 3 months - 16 years to become more active & independent through Conductive Education and Early Years services, aiming to achieve each childs goal in sitting, standing and walking and improve their social skills in eating, dressing and toileting, making integration into mainstream school and the community easier. Not only do we help children with disabilties such as Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, Metabolic & other genetic motor disorders, we also provide support for their families & carers.
It's aim is to make a difference to the lives of older people and adults with a disability and to support practical solutions that lead to increased personal independence, self-sufficiency and dignity, by making grants to individuals and organisations, with identified health and social care needs which cannot be met by the statutory public sector.
We support families that have children with additional needs, disabilities and life limiting conditions with support, advice and activities all chosen by the families.
The Principle Trust was established in 2011 to provide completely free holidays for underpriviledged & disadvantaged children in the UK Currently there are 3.5 million children living in poverty in th UK. 1.6 million of these live in severe poverty. The Principle Trust supports those children through the provision of free exciting holidays at the seaside. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for young children and their families, who are disadvantaged socially, physically, emotionally or as a result of extreme poverty, particularly those with additional difficulties such as long term illness, violence or abuse, depression, disability or overcrowded and inadequate housing Since 2011 we have helped over 300 children have some much needed respite & a fun holiday. Fundrasing to date has enabled us to purchase 3 holiday homes, and we cant wait to purchase our 4th! Visit our website www.theprincipletrust.org to find out more. Please help us to support many more children in the UK.
Hft is a national charity providing local support for people with learning disabilities and their families. We are creative, resourceful and flexible. Working with individuals, their families and others we seek out innovative solutions and offer individual support which enables people to lead fulfilling lives.
London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard provides an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men, bisexual people and anyone who needs to consider issues around their sexuality. 160 trained telephone volunteers provide support to around 30,000 callers each year, with many more attempting to call us.
Haemophilia and related disorders affect around 15,000 people in the UK and occur in all racial groups; while von Willebrand's affects up to 1% of the total population, many of whom are currently undiagnosed. The charity aims to ensure that affected people and their families receive the best possible treatment, care and support.
Sentebale’s aim is to transform the lives of Lesotho's orphans and vulnerable children. Founded by Prince Harry, and Lesotho’s Prince Seeiso, Sentebale works with grass roots community organisations to deliver long term help and support. We are changing the lives of children every day.
Cherry Trees provides home from home respite care for children and young people with severe learning and physical disabilities. We recognise that these children are best looked after at home but, because of their very special needs, they require very special care, often 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s not surprising then that from time to time both they and their families need a break. Cherry Trees is that special place, providing professional care in a safe and loving environment, where every child is valued for who they are. It is a community that values them and enables them to spend time with friends whilst their families have a much-needed break. Founded in 1980 by a group of parents and doctors, Cherry Trees has become a lifeline for the families of more than100 children and young people who are regularly cared for here – for a few hours, a weekend or even a couple of weeks.
AbleChildAfrica specialises in childhood disability in Africa. We work with local partner organisations to create sustainable change to improve the lives of disabled children and their families so that they can achieve their full potential and fully participate in the world around them.
The Blossom Charity supports women in the East Anglia region who are wanting to make changes in their lives which leads to long lasting change and difference. The Blossom Charity’s charitable purpose is tosupport women in the East Anglia region who are wanting to make changes intheir lives which leads to long lasting change and difference. We work with women who face personal,financial, location and other barrier and offer them opportunities to buildtheir confidence and skills; to be the best they can be. We do through offering Blossom DevelopmentAwards. Charity No: 1153881 Find out more Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DreamOnSuffolk Twitter https://twitter.com/dream_on_woman
Break works in these four areas - Young people in care and moving on; Children with disabilities; Families in need of support; Children at risk.
Infertility Network UK provides help, support and information to people who are struggling to conceive. We are there for everyone, right through their journey, whatever the outcome. This year, we are launching our 2nd National Fertility Awareness Week (27 Oct - 2 Nov) so please get behind us!
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation is a vibrant charity running services aimed at meeting the needs of lesbian, gay & bisexual people. These focus on mental health, sexual health & substance misuse. We also campaign for a fair & equal society where all LGB people can achieve their full potential.
Shaw Trust is a national charity providing training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the workplace due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances. They focus on what people can do not what they cannot and believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to work.
The Fund is designed to assist destitute orphans to deal with both the trauma of losing a parent/ parents and the poverty-stricken lives that tend to follow. Our mission is to give hope for a brighter tomorrow to disadvantaged orphans and their families through financial and practical support.
We are the UK’s largest provider of grants to low-income families raising disabled and seriously ill children and young people. We help ease the additional pressures families face. We can help with essential items but can also consider grants for much needed family breaks together.
ENABLE is Scotland's leading organisation for children and adults with learning disabilities. It campaigns for a socially inclusive society where people with learning disabilities are regarded and treated as full and equal citizens. ENABLE provides innovative community-based services which help people with learning disabilities to live, attend school, work and enjoy meaningful participation in their local community.