The principle activity of the charity is to provide support for care research and development in the field of child neurology and disability.
Mothers Care India is a small Charity based in the South-side of Glasgow. Our aim is to provide education to children in India who otherwise would not receive it, providing hope to disadvantaged children. All money raised/donated goes straight to the cause.
**Until May 2014, every £1 donated to Geese will be 100% matched by Arts Council England's Catalyst Fund. Many thanks for your support!** Geese Theatre Company is a small team of experienced performers and practitioners presenting innovative and interactive performances and projects in the criminal justice system. Geese believes that drama is a powerful and effective tool in working with offenders and young people at risk. We use a variety of creative approaches to encourage individuals to examine their own behaviour and as a catalyst for promoting personal development and change. We work across the country with: Geese provides a wide range of activities in partnership with the prison and probation services which include: Examples of projects: Journey Woman - a week-long creative project to help women prisoners break the cycle of hardship, offending and prison. “I got so much more than I expected from the workshop. I would say that all eight girls got some new skill that they can use in prison and in their new life out of prison.” Journey Woman participant, HMP Foston Hall Re-connect - for male and female prisoners. Re-connect uses theatrical performance, drama exercises, skills practice, role-play plus Geese’s trademark metaphor of the mask to explore issues connected with release and re-connecting with a life outside prison. “It gave me confidence. I never had confidence before. It gave me strength and made me realise a lot of things. It made me think deep and open up my eyes…This is the first time I’ve had this experience in my whole life. It was perfect, more than perfect. It made me open my eyes, wake up and smell the coffee… It made me happy and proud. It was an amazing job they’ve done. You don’t understand how much I appreciate it. It has so much meaning to me. Brilliant. Brilliant.” Re-connect participant, HMP Featherstone "Geese saved my life" Workshop participant, Warwickshire Probation
Making a difference by supporting local children affected by serious and terminal illnesses.
It helps with education for young people
Assists with tax efficient giving to Harvard University and other charities
To provide sporting facilities and coaching opportunities for Paraplegics and Tetraplegics in the South of England
Wingerworth Girlguiding is very well supported in our area. We provide a safe place for young girls to grow, have fun and experience new things.
Perspectives Ipswich is a Christian initiative established in 1998 - a registered charity providing a free and confidential listening and support service for anyone experiencing difficulties related to unplanned pregnancy, pregnancy loss or termination. Perspectives is affiliated to The Association of Christian Counsellors ACC and abides by their Code of Ethics and Practice. We respect a client's right to make his/her own choices and are committed to providing a safe and ethical service. All our volunteers are trained as 'Skilled Helpers' to use listening skills to support a client to talk through their personal difficulties and feelings. Please donate to support our cause. Thank you for visiting our profile page on MyDonate. Charity No: 1070518 Find out more Website http://www.perspectivesipswich.co.uk
The Trust strives for good planning in Cobham; protects features of public interest and promotes community spirit. There is a quarterly newsletter and a website. Its current major project is the refurbishment of the riverside at Riverhill. Website: www.cobhamheritage.org.uk
ANSWER provides day care service for older people living with dementia in the west of West Lothian. The charity was formed in 1994 and has brought much relief and respite to carers. In 2006 ANSWER currently operates on two days per week. In June 2011 it will increase to three days.
Helping children escape from poverty through Education and Vocational Training.
Nomads Musical Theatre is an amateur musical society based in Newbury, West Berkshire, which produces high quality musicals in local venues at a reasonable cost. We produce one main show a year in the Newbury Corn Exchange plus one spring concert at another local theatre. Nomads also gives free concerts to local organisations such as Mencap, and though its membership participates and organises fund raising events for other charitable causes.
SFMS provides mediation services to separating couples, to reach agreement regarding their children, finances & property . We provide confidential and impartial service that reduces emotional and financial costs of separation; and also safe child contact services.
Padstones provides support and accommodation for young homeless people aged 16-25 years. We provide 24-7 care at 2 locations in Burnham and High Wycombe, as well as move-on flats with lower level support, so that young people can adapt to leading an independent life and be successful.
POWER International works with all people with disabilities in poorer countries of the world, assisting and empowering them to participate fully in society. This may involve providing mobility devices (artificial limbs etc), self-employment opportunities, training, awareness-raising, and other tools for self-reliance. We have nationwide programmes in partnership with local disability organisations, in Mozambique and Zambia, and Laos in SE Asia.
Matilda Community Day Nursery is a small, friendly nursery offering a very high standard of child-care. Located in Wapping, close to St Katharine Docks, it provides day-care from 8am to 6pm for children aged 1 to five years. We offer 3 subsidised places for parents who meet certain criteria. We are Ofsted registered and provide the children with a structured daily routine with both free play and adult led activities. The nursery is not-for-profit, enabling it to offer excellent value for money. The parent-led nursery committee means you can have a say in how your child is looked after.
St Mary's offers a wide range of activities and organisations, including Parent & Toddler Group, Junior Church, Youth Groups, Uniformed Organisations, a traditional Choir, 'Free Spirit' Music Group, Bellringers and occasional Alpha Groups.
Advocacy Partners enables people with learning disabilities, older people and people with mental health needs or physical impairments to have rights that are respected, voices that are heard and real control over life decisions. We support people to be treated fairly and to participate fully in community life.
Loldia School Fund is dedicated to the support of Loldia Primary School, Lake Naivasha, Kenya. The school has 1,600 children aged 4-16 and few resources of its own. Loldia School Fund helps provide buildings, support teachers, provide teaching equipment and scholarships to secondary school.