(UK, 1165730) Browse eventsFriends for Life is a registered charity (number 1165730) which provides friendship and company to residents of Bedfordshire care homes. Friends for Life recognises how effective friendship is in reducing loneliness and recruits volunteers to become personal befrienders who can offer time, friendship and company to those who most need it. Most, but not all of those benefiting from Friends for Life befrienders are older people and Friends for Life offer their befrienders to any resident who is in need. Friends for Life befrienders make a real difference to the lives of those they visit and the work we do is enthusiastically endorsed by social services.
(UK, 1195972) Browse eventsAs a family, we set up The Sophie Clarke Foundation in honour and memory of our very special sister and daughter who took her own life in October 2020 at the age of 26. Sophie’s story is a powerful example of why we need to check on all of our friends, even those who appear to be happy, strong and thriving.
(UK, 512394) Browse eventsSevern Hospice provides care for patients and families who are living with life limiting illnesses. We strive to look after their medical, emotional and practical needs in a compassionate and respectful environment. We rely on public fundraising for two thirds of our income every year.
(UK, 1146919) Browse eventsFGM - procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external genitalia for non-medical reasons. The harmful effects of FGM can include haemorrhage, shock, infection, psychological trauma and even death.
(UK, 1148360) Browse eventsOur Mission Statement is: To raise as much money as possible in the best interest of those children with serious illnesses that are known to us or referred to us by friends or friends of friends. To carefully consider any worthy cause referred to us and ensure that we distribute the money wisely and with all due consideration. To ensure that once a donation is agreed all monies are donated directly and swiftly to the said cause. (The charity has no paid officers and 100% of the money raised goes to the chosen cause.)
(UK, 270462) Browse eventsSince 1975, TDT has funded small-scale development projects to relieve poverty and improve health in Tanzania. We seek community involvement and sustainability, in sectors such as Education, Health, Social Services, energy, water, agriculture & sanitation. EVERY POUND DONATED IS SPENT ON PROJECTS
(UK, 1128762) Browse eventsThe Uganda Humanist Schools Trust helps schools in Uganda working to offer liberal, secular education to needy children. Founded by Ugandan Humanists and run as charities, the schools are inclusive and welcome children from all religious, social and ethnic backgrounds. We aim to bring about positive improvements in students' day-to-day educational experiences and welfare and, in so doing, to enhance their life chances. Our charity provides scholarships (£120 day, £300 boarding) to enable bright but needy children to attend the schools. We support children who are orphans and from very poor homes. UHST arranges, through local suppliers, the provision of books, science materials, computers and software and other educational resources for art, music, sports and co-curricular activities. Although finding large-scale funds is challenging, we have also helped to enhance the general infrastructure of the schools we support. In recent years we have provided and equipped libraries, science and computer labs, refurbish classrooms and sports fields and built two hostels to provide safe homes for girl students. We also help to ensure that the schools have safe drinking water, clean toilets and electricity, using sustainable solar and hydro-power wherever possible.
(UK, 1045621) Browse eventsA sports club for children and young people in wheelchairs in Cambridgeshire. Aiming to offer new sporting and recreational opportunities for our members. The club aims to encourage fun and friendships. And hopes to promote independence and self esteem amongst our members.