York Cares is a partnership of some of the city’s leading employers who are committed to making York a better place through employee-volunteering. We work with local employers to harness the power of collaboration. When we come together, the impact that we can have on people’s lives is huge.
The Recovery Course is Christian charity that runs a twelve step programme nationally that helps people find freedom from the effects of any kind of addiction, secret habit or compulsive behaviour.
WWV works in 850 schools, colleges, youth clubs and prisons across the UK to promote volunteering. We give presentations to 55,000 young people each year to motivate them to volunteer and help them to find suitable placements. WWV actively works with both ex-offenders and with young people with disabilities, and we help countless charities find volunteers to help them continue the work that they do as well .... by helping us, you are actually helping a lot of other charities too! In addition to this, WWV operates a free online database of volunteering opportunities with 2000 different organisations across the UK and around the world, matching thousands of volunteers of all ages with their ideal volunteer placement.
YiS provides counselling for young people aged 11-21 who live, learn or work in Milton Keynes. We support young people's mental health and wellbeing through free and confidential counselling. Our service is accredited by the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and we work within their ethical standards and practices. Last year 97% of our clients said we helped improve their mental health and wellbeing by providing a safe space to discuss and work through their issues with a professional counsellor.
The Alive and Well charity started in 2009 dedicated to taking practical direct action to cut out bureaucracy and move as quickly as possible to alleviate suffering in Sierra Leone. They raise funds to buy drilling equipment and take teams directly to the areas in need to sink water bore-holes.
The Kidney Cancer Support Network (KCSN) is the largest and most active patient-run charity, supporting an extensive network of kidney cancer patients, carers and families across the UK. The KCSN is recognised as a unique charity; founded by cancer patients to share experiences/information/support.
Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds accept public donations and fundraising activities to help the Trust to buy equipment or care for patients on our hospital wards.If you wish your donation to go to a specific area of the Trust, please specify when making your donation.
Opening your Heart to Bhutan, the inspiring brainchild of Bhutan-ordained British Buddhist nun Ani Pema Deki, works tirelessly to improve conditions and life opportunities for impoverished young people in rural Bhutan. They work closely with local highly regulated charities and all money raised goes directly to those in their care.
We are a new national charity that uses boxing and non-contact boxing to out reach into our local communities and engage positively with disadvantaged young people, with a focus on physical and mental well-being and empowering young people through sport. We are a Sport for Good, and Rehabilitation organisation that works with young people 16-25yr olds that are Not in Employment, Education or Training, Young Adult Offenders, those at risk of offending, young victims of crimes & abuse and other socially and economically disadvantaged groups. We run bespoke programmes for large or small groups and deliver a one to one programme for young people whose learning and development would benefit from an individual programme. We create realistic alternative pathways with clear progression routes with the help of our partners. We have a strong emphasis on positive mentoring relationships and match fully trained mentors with young people who would benefit from the extra support. Here at Boxing Futures we believe in the goodness of the human spirit and that it is people that can make the difference and to help change other people lives. We aim to create a sense of family and belonging throughout our organisation and all stakeholders.
Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men in the UK, 1 in 4 men from a black African/Caribbean background and 1 in 12 Asian men. Our mission is to talk to men to raise the awareness. We want to launch mobile PSA blood test units for men to get tested. Let's stop men from dying through ignorance and fear!
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The Foundation’s mission is to leave a long-lasting legacy, by helping to create and sustain communities where people are inspired to live healthier and happier lifestyles and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. We aim to be a force for good, delivering a range of local and national projects to support and generate fundraising activities, and offer the hand of friendship to those most in need.
YMCA London South West (Formerly Kingston & Wimbledon YMCA) is committed to putting Christian principles into action through programmes that build a healthy body, mind and spirit for all. We are passionate in our desire to respond to the needs of the local community and in growing people. Operating from five main sites, our diverse work comprises supporting residents in our hostels to build a future, running youth projects and offering a vibrant children’s programme, where we cater for some of the most deprived children in the area. Our restaurants are open to the public and are especially popular with senior citizens for whom we also provide a variety of activities, and our affordable gyms aim to cater for all needs. As a member of the Fundraising Standards Board Scheme, YMCA London South West is committed to the highest standards in fundraising.
Cambridge & District YFC was founded in 2001 with the aim of "taking good news relevantly to every young person in Cambridge and District". We're an independant local charity, helping churches launch new initiatives and partnership projects to reach young people in their communities.
Relief of poverty, advance education and the preservation and protection of good health of children in Venezuela.
Brighton and Hove Speak Out provides advocacy for adults with learning disabilities. We run a range of projects which support people to express their views and have control over their lives, understand and claim their rights, access the services they need and participate in their communities.
The only specialist voluntary sector mental health organisation in Herefordshire; With 25 years experience of working and campaigning: - to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the people of Herefordshire - to fight the stigma and low expectations often associated with mental health problems.
The Smile & Olive Foundation (founded in 2012) provides relief & aid to displaced persons and refugees to help them rebuild their lives. Today we operate across Lebanon,Turkey & Iraq. The empowerment of women & young girls through capacity building & developing transferable skills is a primary focus
Common Purpose has been running leadership courses which mix people from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors for over 20 years. It aims to give people the skills, connections and inspiration they need to become better leaders both at work and in society.
Derwen College provides specialist further education for over 250 students in residential and day placements. The college is able to meet the individual and diverse needs of young people aged between 16 and 25 with a wide range of learning difficulties and associated disabilities
The Beacon Youth Trust in partnership with Romsey Mill provides youth work in the Linton, Cambridgeshire area. We run all sorts of projects, creating safe spaces, communities and opportunities for young people to thrive. We are partnered with the Linton Parish Council, and churches.
Cash for Kids is the Charity arm of Moray Firth Radio. We raise funds throughout the year for distribution to children from all walks of life in our community. Importantly, all the money raised locally stays locally. We support a wide range of children and children’s organisations throughout the North.