(UK, 206563andSC038693Scotland) Browse eventsArthritis Care is the UK’s largest charity working with and for all people who have arthritis. We offer support and information to people with arthritis through our free and confidential helplines, website, wide-ranging publications and self-management courses. We also campaign for better services for people living with arthritis.
(UK, SCO33312) Browse eventsHOPE for autism was established by a group of mothers who were unable to access the help they needed for their children in North Lanarkshire. In 2002 HOPE became a registered charity and established a support group for parents and carers. HOPE is the most experienced third sector autism specific service offered in North Lanarkshire. We provide activity groups for young people We run a range of successful, fun and educational based activities for children and young people aged 2 to 25 years of age over 7 days a week. Our services also offer support to local families and carers affected by ASD
(UK, 328427) Browse eventsPPC is the UK’s longest running charity for children and families with HIV. Each year we support over 150 families in London through Home Visits, Groups and other activities.
(UK, SCO40193) Browse eventsSNAC's aim is to support children affected by arthritis and their families by providing information and contact. SNAC runs parent and whole family educational and supportive events hoping to fundamentally improve the childs and families experiences of living with arthritis.
(UK, 1115193) Browse eventsFFC sponsors orphan children in Ethiopia who lost their parents to HIV/AIDS. It provides grant to cover living costs, school fees, clothing and stationery. The children are looked after and cared for by extended families. Currently, there are 40 children under the sponsorship program.
(UK, NPO:042-432) Browse eventsASAP develops and supports community-based organisations of women providing holistic care for orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
(UK, 1112417) Browse eventsSAAF was formed as a community association in 2002 in response to the stigmatisation associated with HIV/AIDS in the African community in the UK and the hopeless plight of HIV orphans, mostly "street children" in Southern Africa. SAAF works in England & Wales, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa.
(UK, 206563) Browse eventsArthritis Care is the UK's largest charity working with and for all people who have arthritis. We offer support and information to people with arthritis through our free and confidential helplines, website, wide-ranging publications and self-management courses. We also campaign for better services for people living with arthritis.
(UK, 1043719) Browse eventsBased in Plymouth, the study aims to unravel the factors that lead to diabetes and its complications. The seeds of diabetes are sown in childhood, and the charity's mission - Stop diabetes in childhood - declares the need to act early if the epidemic of diabetes is to be prevented.
(UK, 1073648) Browse eventsRiding opportunities for sufferers of autism, Downs' syndrome, spina bifida, oral dyspraxia, etc, giving them great joy and superb therapeutic benefits. For many it is the highlight of their week. But we need donations to pay for the care of our horses, equipment and the training of our volunteers.
(UK, 1132614) Browse eventsLiving With Reflux is the Uks national paediatric charity for families with infants, children and young adults living with Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux (GOR) and Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD). We provide support, information and educational recourses for the general public at large.
(UK, 1143147) Browse eventsIt is run by volunteers to support families resident in Lewisham who have a family member(s) with an autistic spectrum disorder. This includes campaigning for improved education/services, providing information via a library service, regular newsletters and meetings, organising family trips and children's trampolining and dramatherapy classes.
(UK, 1149415) Browse eventsIsle of Wight Society for the Blind is a LOCAL charity supporting people with sight problems, who live on the Isle of Wight. From babies born with sight problems to accident victims to people losing sight through the aging process. Not Royal, not National but VERY,VERY LOCAL. None of our funds go to other charities and every penny stays on the Isle of Wight.
(UK, 1154182) Browse eventsIn March 2012 Charlie Codling was suddenly diagnosed with a Difuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), an incurable brain tumour. Devastatingly after only 5 months, Charlie passed away on 6 September 2012, just 2 weeks before his 5th birthday. Inspired by Charlie’s love for life, strength, humour and caring nature, Charlie’s Mum and Dad, Karen and Steve were able to ‘Find the Wonderful in Today’ which they have adopted as their family motto and started the charity: Charlie’s Beach Hut. Charlie’s, is a beach hut style caravan at Perran Sands in Perranporth which aims to provide families of children with life limiting illnesses and families of Fire-Fighters that have suffered bereavement, or life changing injury whilst in the line of duty, a relaxing environment so they can forge some forever memories, in a hope that they can ‘Find the Wonderful in Today’. You can read more about Charlie’s incredible journey at: www.charliecodling.co.uk or email Karen and Steve at: [email protected] The UK Charity Commission legal statement is: Charlie's Beach Hut Charity has been set up to relieve the needs of families and carers who have children with life threatening or terminal illnesses or have lost children to cancer; or to families of fire-fighters that have suffered life limiting injuries or bereavement whilst in the line of duty by the provision of a "Beach Hut" holiday home in Perranporth, Cornwall. We hope that families will be able to 'find the wonderful in today' and build some treasured memories at Charlies Beach Hut.
(UK, 1145140) Browse eventsHeart Failure affects over 1,000,000 both young and old and puts great stress on the whole family. It is a condition that needs managing through educating patients and carers through self management. Pumping Marvellous is the only dedicated Heart Failure charity in the UK so help us to help hearts.
(UK, 1015442) Browse eventsHeadway Sheffield is a local charity that supports individuals with a brain injury, their families and carers, through the provision of regular social events, information and education. It also helps to raise awareness of brain injury within the community among both professionals and the public.
(UK, 1051674) Browse eventsIt promotes the welfare of those with visual impairment.
(UK, 1007695) Browse eventsWest Suffolk Headway is a rehabilitative support service for people with an acquired brain injury and those who care for them. The charity offers advice, support, rehabilitation and day services to anyone (over the age of 16) who has, during their lifetime, suffered a brain injury through traumatic accident, stroke, virus, tumour or other similar event.Based in Bury St Edmunds, its service supports people across the regions of west Suffolk and south Norfolk.Annually, an estimated 135,000 people are admitted to hospital as a consequence of a brain injury. The effects of the condition are often devastating and can include physical disability, memory loss, speech problems and rapid mood changes.Working to a bespoke care plan and within a rehabilitative framework, members are supported in individual and group-based activities specifically designed to help relearn skills that may have been lost as a result of the injury.Some will return to work, either paid or voluntary. Others may access further education. For most, increasing their daily independence and improvement of life will be their goal.Each year the charity is tasked with raising £30,000 through essential fundraising and the generosity of public donations to ensure the continuation of the service. Therefore, the importance of support given by each and every individual can never be underestimated.
(UK, 1119126) Browse eventsTumaini Homes of Hope aims to assist orphaned and vulnerable children affected or infected by HIV/AIDS through the provision of a safe and secure home, medical care, counselling and education to enable some of the most vulnerable children in the world to live as happily as possible.
(UK, 26050) Browse eventsBrain Injury Matters is a charity dedicated to supporting people with Acquired Brain Injury to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential in the community. All our services aim to promote independence, foster personal development and support people to adapt to life after illness or accident. Our services are delivered by a combination of professional clinicians and staff with specialist knowledge of ABI rehabilitation.
(UK, AJC254) Browse eventsACET Jersey provides: unconditional social, emotional and financial support for people living with HIV in Jersey; life-saving prevention and education programmes; and professional training on all the issues associated with HIV/AIDS.
(UK, 1122504) Browse eventsTo relieve persons who are resident in South Staffordshire who have suffered a brain injury, their families, carers and other related professionals by the provision of information, services and facilities.
(UK, 018) Browse eventsGuernsey Mencap object is to the learning disabled, Mencap employs an advocacy worker and operates a befrienders scheme with Autism Guernsey. We are self-funding and rely heavily on voluntary donations from the public plus fund raising events.
(UK, 1110041) Browse eventsBOSPA is a member - centred national charity that supports anyone who wants to have or who has had weight loss surgery irrespective of procedure or surgeon. It does this by providing accurate up to date information, running support groups and a helpline. Everyone within BOSPA has had surgery.