The National Children's Charities Trust (NCCT) is a national children's charity dedicated to helping children, especially those disadvantaged in society. It is best known for running Children's Day, the joint flag day for children's charities, which was founded in 1938 as Princess Elizabeth Day.
Our aim is "To maintain simple shelters in remote country for the use and benefit of all who love wild and lonely places" The MBA was founded in 1965, and now maintains around 100 shelters, the majority of them in Scotland but some in Wales and Northern England. Almost all are privately owned and made available by courtesy of the owners. Our work, which costs £150,000 per year, is financed by our 3,500 members and by donations from the public. The bothies we maintain are open for all to use. Charity No: SC008685 Find out more Website http://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/
We are a vibrant, growing christian church in the wonderful village of Wylam in the Tyne Valley, Northumberland. Everyone is welcomed and accepted. We worship God in a vital way and are witnesses to faith in Him - growing together through prayer, Bible study, fellowship and Holy Communion. We expect the Holy Spirit to be at work in and through us as we share the good news of Gods love and share in His mission for the kingdom. **We are currently undertaking an exciting new building project to help us with space for our youth-work and for use by the wider community. To find out more visit our Room to Grow page. There are a number of fundraising activities ongoing - please search for Wylam Methodist Church - Room to Grow - Thank-you! Alternatively, visit our church website for further details of our work and priorities locally, nationally and world-wide. http://www.wylamanddistrictchurches.org.uk/wylammethodistchurch.htm
The UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum (UKOTCF) exists to promote the coordinated conservation of the diverse and increasingly threatened plant and animal species and natural habitats of the UK Territories Overseas.
ISLP-UK matches the skills and experience of senior lawyers to pro bono opportunities in developing countries.
Provide an overview of the project (ongoing or new, start date, how it will operate) Warrington Ethnic Community Association intend to continue with an ongoing event in Warrington to showcase the work it supports within the community. The Charity runs a one day event called the Mela, The word MELA come from Sanskrit "to meet" and is related to "milana". The MELA will be a tool to develop support networks, break taboos and stigmas and build trust between residents and services. Mela’s are traditionally an Asian celebration but WECA (Warrington Ethnic Communities Association) break away from this format and celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Warrington. It is also an opportunity for various ethnic communities to come together and share common values within the wider Warrington Community. Our communities bring food, entertainment that is traditionally cultural to them. What are the project’s aims and how will they be achieved? The Project is the Mela a cultural festival that raises awareness of the diverse cultures in Warrington. The event will have stalls and entertainment. We invite the police and services to have stalls on the day to enable people to sign up to services and find out more about where to report hate crime, get information on adult social care, and health care services. The stalls and services will be promoted in the intervals of the entertainment.
Baillieston Community Care is a registered charity and community care organisation which has been established since 1992. Our organisation provides a variety of services aimed at maintaining individuals independence at home.Currently we have three separate services; Private Care at home for adults with disabilities. Creative Breaks Respite Care for adults with Dementia & Dementia Day Care.
The Deaf Studies Trust provides innovative solutions to improve communication and reduce isolation within the Deaf Community. It specialises in British Sign Language, and has recently set up special videophones for Deaf people to get help in an emergency and to talk with friends when they are feeling down.