The Orchestra of the City was founded in April 2003. The Orchestra of the City gives talented and enthusiastic voluntary musicians a chance to play regularly in a non-professional orchestra of a high standard with challenging repertoire.
It is for young people between 16 and 25, who might not otherwise be able to afford the voyage fees, to experience sail training in offshore craft, operated by approved organisations (i.e. ASTO). These young people are helped towards maturity in so many ways. Some examples include increased confidence, independence, social skills, teamwork, fun with peers and responsibility.
Vision Bath supports visually impaired people in Bath and North East Somerset. Services include; a Resource Centre packed with equipment, a free audio-book library, information and advice, home befriending, regular social gatherings and leisure activities, a monthly drop in service for people who have additional hearing loss, a quarterly newsletter and a hospital information service.
Scouting offers challenge and adventure to young people in and around Headcorn. Being a scout helps members fulfil their potential by encouraging them to work in teams and think for themselves. We give young people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills and make lifelong friends
Heart of Mersey is a coronary heart disease prevention charity working in Greater Merseyside. We lobby against the big killers of tobacco and poor diet. We are at the forefront of campaigning for better food in our nurseries, schools and hospitals and have lobbied hard for smokefree legislation.
The Trust was founded to support Christian evangelistic activities on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. It owns and maintains three houses, two in Abersoch and one in Nefyn to provide practical bases for the Scripture Union Holiday Missions at Abersoch and Nefyn each year.
The Rotary Club of Burnley Pendleside supports charities at home and abroad. Pendle Pub Walk is an annual, sponsored, charity walk in the clubs calendar.
Music for Alice (MfA) was set up in memory of Alice Macgill, a talented musician who died in the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 aged 23. MfA purchases musical instruments for groups who can demonstrate that they will provide significant music education opportunities to create musical legacies.
The University of Bristol Hodgkin Scholarship supports students from the developing world to access world class higher education, where they are not able to in their home country for political or social reasons (including race, gender and war). One candidate per year is funded (generally) to study at the University of Bristol and the scholarship is a joint initiative between the University and the Students' Union. Each year students of the University fund raise towards the scholarship. In recent years the work of the Trust has focussed on sub-Saharan Africa including Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan. Candidates are accepted on the basis that they intend to use the qualification gained in a way that will further the development of their country. Recent scholars have gone on to work in fields including education, gender equality and agriculture development.
Founded in 1985 by a group of ex-patients who, together with their relatives and friends started a support group for patients experiencing heart problems. Sister McLellan at the then Groby Road Hospital had heard of the benefits of support for patients before and after surgery, and she instigated the first meeting at the start of 1986 when a committee was formed from ex-patients (who wished to be supportive to others and offer ‘a listening ear’), along with some Cardiac Medical staff. The committee started monthly support group meetings held on the first Wednesday of every month for patients and their carers. It was decided to name the group ‘Link-Up’ which subsequently became a registered charity. The first Chairman, Mr. Roger Smith, found that patients wished to make donations, along with other fund raising activities for the benefit of the adult cardiac wards. Support group members made their telephone numbers available so that patients could talk to someone who had gone through similar experiences, hence the need for regular support group meetings. Some years later the name ‘TAKE HEART LEICESTER’ replaced the name ‘Link-Up.
It recycles redundant but working hospital equipment from NHS hospitals for reuse in the developing world.
It exists to provide sevices for older people,and their carers.in order that they may remain in their homes for as long as possible and to promote relief for the elderly people in Knareborough and surrounding villages.
Bukka is an urban and architecture research trust.
Young Virtuosi acts to inspire and help young musicians of limited means continue their musical development, through a combination of educational work and funded concerts in London and in France.Young Virtuosi provides young aspiring musicians with opportunity to gain vital performance experience.
TSJT was founded in 2004 by the friends and family of Samantha (16) who lost her battle with leukaemia in 2002. They aim to relieve the sickness and distress of children and families suffering from Leukaemia by promoting research into the causes and its prevention, and the provision of financial and material support.
Howell's Society PTA exists to raise funds to help all children that pass through Howell's School, Denbigh. The PTA welcome participation from all involved with Howell's, past and present, as it celebrates its 150th year.
Acorn Overseas Charity for Children is a UK registered charity started in January 2010 by Natasha Whiting, to support underprivileged children abroad .The aim is to provide them with food, shelter and education and to make sure that every penny raised goes directly to them.
Peckham Shed is a Theatre company with a difference. We run theatre workshops for anyone and everyone aged 5 - 25. Whatever our participants background, ability or experience we are here to make amazing theatre together. Can you help support the young people of Peckham? www.peckhamshed.com
AidsFree Birthright for Children (ABC) enables HIV positive pregnant women to receive preventative treatment to avoid the baby's early death from AIDS. In 2009, 370,000 women unknowingly passed on HIV to their unborn children. The project in Uganda has Rotary support from the UK and around the world
Margo Trust is raising funds to build homes for Watoto Child Care Ministries. The mission of Watoto Child Care Ministries is to raise the next generation of Ugandan leaders by placing parentless children in families providing love, care and spiritual discipleship. A home for 6-8 orphans costs £8000.
To provide relief to the elderly, vulnerable and needy people of Romania by distribution of aid. To advance the Christian faith by promoting, supporting and encouraging Romanian churches.
We fund research into the late-effects of cancer treatments on survivors of childhood cancer. Of particular interest is the effect of radio- and chemotherapies on the fertility of girls who have survived cancer.
Over The Moon Charity has been set up to raise money for the relief of sickness or disability amongst children and young people and the provision of respite support and care for members of their families. It provides unique and special care tailor made to their individual requirements.