(UK, 1102142) Browse eventsOver 12-13 April, 2014, a team of over 100 Norton Rose Fulbright cyclists from 25 offices will take part in the BP MS 150 - our global charitable initiative for 2014. Cycling 180 miles from Houston to Austin in Texas, we will be raising money and awareness for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Our team has an ambitious fund-raising target in excess of US$250,000, and we need everyone’s help to reach our goal.
(UK, SC024899) Browse eventsNYCoS was established in 1996 to provide a national infrastructure for young people, teachers and choir directors to support and develop choral singing in Scotland. There are now 4 National Choirs, 14 Area Choirs, Mini Music Maker classes and an extensive education programme.
(UK, 1089334) Browse eventsNew Life Home Trust rescues and cares for abandoned babies in Kenya some of whom are HIV positive. We aim to find loving homes for them through adoption, where possible in Kenya but also internationally. Over the last 20 years we have rescued over 1300 babies, the majority have been placed with adoptive parents. We continue to care for those not adopted, many of whom have special needs.
(UK, 1080342) Browse eventsThe Isabel Medical Charity's mission is to reduce misdiagnosis of all diseases across the world. It does this by providing a grant to enable the Isabel Symptom Checker tool to be made available free to use by individual members of the public across the world.
(UK, SC044738) Browse eventsRSC contribute to the development & delivery of sports activities & events within Renfrewshire. We act as a grant giving foundation by the provision of equipment, coaching, volunteering & financial assistance to charities, sports clubs & athletes including Accord & St Vincent's Hospices.
(UK, 1118231) Browse eventsIt helps people in the coastal area of Kenya. It provides wells, electricity and sanitation to local villages.It helps schools and childrens homes. Helps to provide work for local people.
(UK, 302578) Browse eventsSt Alban's District Scouts is one of the largest and most active districts in Hertfordshire. We support young people aged 6-25 experience the adventure of the great outdoors.
The Brittle Bone Society provides support for people affected by the rare, and painful bone condition Osteogenesis Imperfecta. It provides specialist advice, support and equipment to people with the condition, their families and carers, medical and other professionals.
(UK, 1048397) Browse eventsAction on Elder Abuse works to protect, and prevent the abuse of vulnerable older adults. It does this through the provision of a freephone helpline, training and educating key workers, and also by challenging government to make essential changes to the law which protect those at risk of abuse.
(UK, The Cambodia Fund - N/A) Browse eventsAll money donated to the Cambodia Fund is sent directly to CCPCR in Cambodia (The Cambodian Centre for the Protection of Children's Rights - www.ccpcr.org). This money will be used for the rescue and rehabilitation of young sex workers all over Cambodia.
(UK, Bracknell Methodist Church) Browse eventsBracknell Methodist Church sits north of the town centre serving the Priestwood community directly and the whole of Bracknell as part of the Berkshire Surrey Borders Circuit.
(UK, 1001538) Browse eventsOur focus is on medical research relating to neurodegenerative diseases and providing ancillary funding for it at the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham. These diseases, which include Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neurone Disease, have a devastating impact on the lives of those who suffer from them, their families and their carers. It is estimated that over 1 million people in the UK suffer from these diseases and over 54 million worldwide. The money which we raise helps to fund urgent equipment replacement, consumables, brain tissue transport, public awareness events and, perhaps most important of all, scholarships that enable the brightest of young scientists at the start of their careers to become involved in this vital world class area of research. Thank you for your contribution.
(UK, 255066) Browse eventsAdapting Gardens, Changing Lives since 1968. Our aim is to help people to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening, despite accident, or age, or disability. We give grants to make this happen. £10 buys a long-handled weeding fork: a raised planter costs £50, a wheelchair ramp £100.
(UK, 1127037) Browse eventsWe are dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer. Our Doctors, Nurses, Complementary Therapists and Volunteers guide and support cancer patients and their carers through the most difficult time of their lives. Please visit our website www.starthrowers.org.uk for more information
Friends of Sri Lanka was registered as a UK charity in 1987. Since then it has organised many charitable events in the UK to help needy in Sri Lanka. Below are some of the projects funded by the funds raised in the UK.
(UK, 1091964) Browse eventsWe are a charitable trust and a company limited by guarantee. We aim to improve existing facilities for everyone by the preservation and restoration of the Theatre Royal, Hyde. A beautiful Edwardian theatre, it is a building of significant historical and architectural interest.
(UK, 1143381) Browse eventsSalamander Trust.... ....Transforming the Way We Think about HIV and AIDS Salamander Trust is a tiny charity with big ideas. We aim to protect, promote and enhance the health and rights of people marginalised by societies worldwide as a result of their gender, HIV status or sexual and reproductive health. Salamander seeks to promote sexual and reproductive health with HIV prevention, care and support, within a holistic, gender-based human rights framework. We Do this through Training, Global advocacy and Research. We have a flagship TRAINING programme, which is called "Stepping Stones", used in over 100 countries worldwide and recognised by WHO and others. Our GLOBAL ADVOCACY work highlights the human rights abuses faced by people with HIV globally, which make others fear to be tested for HIV. Our ground-breaking RESEARCH involves those most affected by an issue - so it focuses on the key issues they face. If you would like to support our work we would be delighted to receive a donation from you. Thank you!