The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We believe that every
(UK, 1089916) Browse eventsNorwich & Norfolk Community Arts transforms lives by creating opportunities for active participation in the arts. Our focus on community development has given us a unique perspective in the field of community arts. NORCA has developed innovative projects and initiatives, which often have objectives above and beyond their artistic focus. Although we profoundly believe in involvement in the arts for its own sake, we also recognise and support the indirect value of artistic activity - for inclusion, hard and soft-skills development, community building, confidence and aspiration. Where possible we also try to leave something behind to take the work forward - active groups, long-term engagement, new networks, practitioners able to develop their own practice. The organisations remit covers the whole of Norfolk but our work tends to be focused on the City of Norwich. This is where we have established our track record, with our experience developing around Norwichs deprived communities. You can donate both to NORCA generally and to specific projects, such as Sistema in Norwich. Donations to projects are restricted to the delivery of that project alone and restricted project funds are shown separately in our accounts.
(IE, MYC0046) Browse eventsThe Denis O’Connor Walking Festival is an annual event that aims to raise funds for deserving causes. For the last number of years, people in KPMG, the alumni, family and friends have raised money for a number of charities. This year we have chosen AWARE as the beneficiary of the walk. Aware was founded in 1985 and the organisation developed in response to the clear need for information, understanding and support, both for individuals who had a diagnosis of depression or bipolar as well as family members supporting a loved one. Today is has a nationwide presence which has saved many lives and has, for countless others, eased the suffering and distress that depression can bring. The three pillars of Aware’s work are information, education and support. The organisation provides a range of services including group meetings offering support and information, a telephone and email support service, and a number of programmes based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). More than 450,000 people in Ireland experience depression (1 in 10) at any one time but many hide their condition and never get help. Aware’s message is one of hope: recovery is possible. Early intervention, as well as ongoing support are very important. Educating and empowering people to look after their mental health is also an integral part of Aware’s work. They offer a range of programmes aimed at educating teenagers aged 15-18 about positive mental health, how to deal with challenges in life, and how to build resilience. Some key points regarding the need for such programmes: • The OECD reports that the average age of onset for all mental health issues is 14 years of age, with an average gap to treatment of 10 years. Students generally don’t seek or receive assistance until after they have left college. • With no mental health education on the senior cycle curriculum in schools, this age range are not receiving adequate formal education and access to coping skills to assist them with life’s challenges and with their mental wellbeing. 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of the Denis O’Connor Walking Festival which is being organised in memory of our much respected and greatly missed former Managing Partner who passed away in December 2006. The Denis O’Connor Walking Festival is an annual event that aims to raise funds for deserving causes. For the last number of years, people in KPMG, the alumni, family and friends have raised money for a number of charities. Over the last nine years we have raised over €460,000 for very worthwhile causes. This year we are supporting the charity AWARE, which was founded in 1985 and the organisation developed in response to the clear need for information, understanding and support, both for individuals who had a diagnosis of depression or bipolar as well as family members supporting a loved one. Today is has a nationwide presence which has saved many lives and has, for countless others, eased the suffering and distress that depression can bring.
(UK, 1156368) Browse eventsThe Nest is doing inspiring work in Kenya to assist children and babies whose mothers have been imprisoned for petty offences. Children are rescued and and cared for, reunited with their mothers post-release and reintegrated into their communities through training and counselling.
(UK, 1092759) Browse eventsFamily Impact is an African Christian charity that exists to build healthy family life, which in turn significantly reduces the spread of HIV. This is accomplished by delivering life skills programmes in schools, work places, churches and communities.
(UK, 1098152) Browse eventsThe mission of The ISIS Foundation (UK) is to work side by side with communities and children in remote areas in Nepal and Uganda to improve their lives through health, education and other development projects. www.isisgroup.org Charity Registration No 1098152
(UK, 1128534) Browse eventsREAD International addresses the lack of educational resources in schools in Tanzania, creating libraries and sending good-quality disused textbooks from the UK. To date we have sent 1,395,315 books to East Africa and created 50 secondary school libraries.
(UK, 207318) Browse eventsHaig Homes provides accommodation throughout the UK for ex-Service people and their families who are in need of housing. Injury, disability, unemployment, relationship breakdown are reasons why ex-Service people may be threatened with homelessness. We must help people who served to protect us.