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ACRE (Action for Communities in Rural England) has been helping rural communities to help themselves for more than 25 years. Our nationwide Network of 38 rural community councils delivers practical hands-on support in 11,000 communities, reaching 52,000 grassroots organisations. Our Network members, many of whom date back 90 years, have a long and fruitful history of making a difference to rural life. ACRE was formed in 1987 to bring them together under one umbrella. At a local level: ACRE and its Network support communities with a huge variety of projects and services. A few examples of our work include: Advice for the 80,000 volunteers who run England’s 10,000 village halls Village SOS is a learning, outreach and support programme funded by the Big Lottery, which inspires communities to set up their own social enterprises. Befriending and support for elderly and vulnerable people through our Village Agent and Good Neighbour schemes Setting up community transport and volunteer car schemes, to help people reach essential health services. Running oil buying clubs to help rural dwellers save money on heating their homes. Helping young people to gain experience and forge careers in rural sectors, such as dairy farming. On the national stage: ACRE’s vision is to be the voice of rural communities - we ensure rural issues are heard at the highest level in Government. We work with policy makers to help them understand the impact of policies on rural communities We lobby MPs to try to ensure a fair deal for rural communities How your Donation Helps £10 Will enable us to give one valuable information sheet to a village hall free of charge. £500 Will buy a new Community Buildings guide. £1,000 Will provide a training day for community advisers £2,000 Will buy a scooter for use as transport through the Rural Wheels to Work scheme. £10,000 A research project which will influence the sustainability of rural communities.
Dearne Valley Special Olympics Group enables children and adults with a learning disability to learn, train and compete in equestrian activities. The group is volunteer led, located in South Yorkshire, and is a branch of Special Olympics GB. Our riders all have a significant intellectual disability and benefit from weekly riding lessons and horse care activities which teach them communication, independence and physical skills so that they can take part in regional and national Special Olympics events.
(UK, 1108581) Browse eventsHelp an East Coast Child relieves children and young people residing on the East Coast, who are in necessitous circumstances, by the provision of facilities and/or equipment, holidays, recreational and other leisure-time activities. Many of these children have special needs, disabilities and, in some cases, life threatening illnesses
(UK, 1007695) Browse eventsWest Suffolk Headway is a rehabilitative support service for people with an acquired brain injury and those who care for them. The charity offers advice, support, rehabilitation and day services to anyone (over the age of 16) who has, during their lifetime, suffered a brain injury through traumatic accident, stroke, virus, tumour or other similar event.Based in Bury St Edmunds, its service supports people across the regions of west Suffolk and south Norfolk.Annually, an estimated 135,000 people are admitted to hospital as a consequence of a brain injury. The effects of the condition are often devastating and can include physical disability, memory loss, speech problems and rapid mood changes.Working to a bespoke care plan and within a rehabilitative framework, members are supported in individual and group-based activities specifically designed to help relearn skills that may have been lost as a result of the injury.Some will return to work, either paid or voluntary. Others may access further education. For most, increasing their daily independence and improvement of life will be their goal.Each year the charity is tasked with raising £30,000 through essential fundraising and the generosity of public donations to ensure the continuation of the service. Therefore, the importance of support given by each and every individual can never be underestimated.
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Gifts4Kids Cambodia provides education, opportunity and support to the destitute and forgotten people of rural Cambodia. It is our belief that education should not be a luxury only available to the wealthy, but rather free for all. It is our good fortune that we are born into relative wealth whilst half of the children born into this world are not. Many are born, live and die below the poverty line, never achieving a fraction of the potential they would have in our position. Each one of these children has dreams and ambitions, but without help there can be none. It is true that the greatest gift you can give a child is that of education. It is through this gift of free education that we can open up a new generation of Cambodian’s to a world of possibility, allowing them to free themselves from the yoke of poverty. It is also our belief that in the 21st century, no person should be in a position where they cannot afford to feed themselves or their family. Nor should any parent be forced to choose between putting their child to work to feed the family or sending them to school. To this end we aim to extend the gift of care and support to families and children living below the poverty line, feeding them when they are hungry and supporting them when they are alone.
(UK, 1119249) Browse eventsMartha Care: Caring for Families Caring for Very Sick Children
(UK, 1112112) Browse eventsSCAMPPS in Surrey is a registered charity that supports young children who have moderate to severe complex special needs living in Surrey. It has been set up by a group of parents who themselves have young special needs children.