The Journalists’ Charity is run by journalists for journalists. We are the leading charity for all journalists in need, always ready to help them and their dependants with advice, grants and other forms of financial assistance.
The Giving Dreams Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to helping children who are suffering from a life threatening or terminal illness by provinding them with their dreams and wishes. To these children each new day is a gift in itself, but we believe in creating special moments for them and their families to cherish. We also offer professional counselling for their parents and siblings, helping open the lines of communication by being there to listen, understand, offering advice and support which provides some comfort during these difficult times.
The John Smith Trust was formed in 1996 to provide a permanent memorial to one of Britains best-loved politicians, the Rt Hon John Smith MP, who died suddenly in May 1994. Less than two years into the leadership of the Labour Party when he died, John Smith was held in high affection by many within and outside the Labour Party, not least because of the obvious sincerity with which he promoted the ideals of social justice and good governance. The aim of the Trust is to honour him by promoting the ideals that he held dear. Via the John Smith Fellowship Programme, the Trust unites young leaders across the globe who wish to promote those values. The Fellowship Programme is aimed at the next generation of leaders in a number of countries from the former Soviet Union and the Middle East - young leaders of proven ability and real attainments, regardless of their political background. The Programme is designed to introduce young leaders to the institutions and practices of democracy as they have evolved over time in the UK. It seeks to show how a mature democracy supports and develops good governance, the rule of law and the vindication of human and legal rights. It also shows how our form of democracy fosters and supports voluntary and other non-governmental organisations that seek to secure the relief of poverty, to empower disadvantaged groups and to give a voice to those who currently lack political influence. We do not attempt to indoctrinate the Fellows: we seek only to help them to choose the models that will work in their own societies. The Trust is a registered charity, not a party-political organisation; we have active support from all the major parties in the UK, and from many people and groups who are not active in politics. Please visit our website for further details: www.johnsmithtrust.org
Hope and Evolutions (formerly MMF Project Evolution) focus and dedication is on socially and economically marginalized families, education and those affected by HIV/AIDS. Working to provide a healthy, safe and secure environment to thrive and develop. Encouraging education and a desire to create a sustainable, and brighter future, for and by themselves. We participate directly in projects over a long term period to ensure they are sustained. Enabling us to learn what effect the projects have on the recipients and communities.
The Foundation was established to provide a home for life for people with profound and complex learning and physical disabilities who need nursing care, a high degree of personal care and significant social support. Our aim is to provide an opportunity for people to live in an ordinary residential setting, living life to the full as independently and actively as possible, whilst maintaining their health and ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing. We specialise in providing a home for young adults, often following a period in a residential school or living with family, who wish to move on and develop an independent life. A key objective is to ensure a smooth and successful transition from school or family to adult life, whilst maintaining as much contact with family and friends as possible. We aim to ensure that, whilst people have the benefits and fun of house-sharing with others, we also support them with as much 1:1 staff time as possible to develop their own individual interests and activities, including as much participation in the local community as they wish. Most of our funding comes from the statutory authorities who support each resident and this covers our core operational costs which are significant due mainly to the high ratio of staff to residents. We also seek charitable donations and grant funding from other sources to supplement this income and to enable us to enhance the quality of life of our residents.