Improving the health of our communities through philanthropy, service and volunteerism.
Simon Says supports children and young people in Hampshire, who have a relative or friend who has died or is dying. The charity runs a telephone help-line, hosts monthly support groups, provides counselling as necessary and provides written resources and information. Also offering advice, support and training to professionals dealing with bereaved children.
Nevill Holt Opera runs an annual summer opera festival in its RIBA Award-winning theatre in Leicestershire, alongside extensive year-round education and community programmes across the Midlands. We are passionate about the power of music and the arts to change lives.
Smile for Joel was founded by Suzanne Richards, who lost her son, brother and father in the terrorist attack in Tunisia in June 2015. This charity has been set up in their honor and in memory of all those that never came home. Funds raised go to VS to help support families effected by murder and terrorism. Our Story On 26 June 2015 Suzy's family went on holiday but her son Joel, dad Pat and brother Ade were tragically killed along with 27 other British people during a terrorist attack. Her youngest son Owen was the sole survivor and is a true inspiration. Smileforjoel has grown from strength to strength and provides very needed support to shattered/ broken families who are victims of traumatic bereavement through homicide. Suzy says “Losing three beloved members of your family to a terrorist attack is unimaginable and is something that no person should ever have to go through. Smileforjoel is a tremendous way to remember them. Through their legacy, they will bring hope to so many people’s lives. Their names will not be forgotten”. Suzy & Owen want to thank everyone for their continued support.
We are primary school located in the heart of Waipa. We are raising funds to provide students with opportunities and accelerate student achievement.
At Brighton, Hove and District Samaritans we listen to our callers, by phone, email and face-to-face at our branch and at our outreach events across Brighton, Hove and the surroundings towns + villages. We help 60,000 people each year by being there. It costs just £205 a day to keep our branch open.
Ohau School is a small rural school of approximately 200 students ranging from new entrants to intermediate. The children are raising money through a colour run to implement a water safety programme. At Ohau school we have a vision for our Tamariki to learn both accademic and essential life skills.
The Psoriasis Association is the leading national charity working for people with psoriasis. We provide information, advice and support via a comprehensive website, email and telephone helpline to people who have psoriasis or whose lives are affected by it. We aim to raise awareness of the condition that affects 2-3% of the population. The Psoriasis Association also funds research into the causes, treatment and care of psoriasis.
We are the UK’s first charity to train only Autism Assistance Dogs. Transforming the lives of those with Autism and their families is our passion. Our can help dogs open the door to a wider world for those with Autism.
Our Homeless Project offers empathy and practical support to the homeless and vulnerable in a non-judgemental and compassionate way. Our aim is to find solutions to homelessness, by helping guests to access housing through counselling and practical help. We also aim to help those at risk of homelessness to stay in their homes. When individuals are assisted into appropriate accommodation we provide support to furnish the property, to help them settle, and to sustain the tenancy. Our aim is to help our guests develop a sense of purpose and self worth, and to empower them to live a settled, self-supporting and fulfilling life.