The Leah Wilby Foundation was set up in 2011 in memory of Leah who died after a 7 year cancer battle with neuroblastoma aged just 15. It provides free holiday accommodation for children with cancer and their families at Leah's Lounge static caravan based at Haven Seashore Great Yarmouth.
We aredelighted that you have decided to fundraise for Francesca Bimpson Foundation Foundation, acharity aimed at supporting and rehabilitating all victims of serious crimes.Thank you for your support. There are lots of ways you can raise money forour cause, such as running a marathon or holding a fundraising event
The S.A.M Fund was started in memory of an exceptional child. Sam was born in February 1989 with a very rare blood disorder. He died in October 1997, at the age of eight. Many people felt that the bravery of this child should not be forgotten so the S.A.M. Fund, which stands for Smiles And Memories, was born. The aim of this charity is to send a family with a sick child/children on a wonderful holiday together to give them a break from doctors, hospitals and often unpleasant procedures and allow them to bring back some special Smiles and Memories that will stay with them whatever the future has in store.
The aims of The Charlie Mortimer fund are to:
Danielle's Flutterbyes has been set up to help make the lives of young adults between the ages of 16-30, living with kidney disease more bearable. Our charity has been named in honour of Danielle Stretton, who sadly lost her 5 year fight to kidney disease at the age of just 24.
King's College London is one of the world's top 25 universities. It conducts world-changing research in a variety of areas including: cancer, stroke, Alzheimer's, conflict resolution and the environment. It also educates nearly 20,000 students, inspiring them to become the next generation of leaders, both in the UK and overseas. Only one third of the College's income comes from the Government - charitable donations are vital to its work. King's College London has charitable status under the Charities Act 1993.
Greenbank is a long established Liverpool based registered charity which provides a range of services for disabled people and other disadvantaged groups. Education, training and employment services at Greenbank College Sport and recreation services at Greenbank Sports Academy. Currently Greenbank College needs to invest in information technology and the development of online learning resources for its students. We also need to improve furnishings and décor throughout the building. Greenbank Sports Academy would like to raise money to develop the sport of power hockey – a fast moving team sport for electric wheelchair users. Working in partnership with North West Training Council we have designed a purpose built chair, which is fast and manoeuvrable. Each chair costs £2500 to produce and we need at least 30 to establish the sport. We also need to fundraise money to offer rebound therapy sessions (using trampolines to provide therapeutic exercise and recreation for people with a wide range of disabilities) and to continue with sport and art activities for disabled children, during school holidays and after school. Your support in needed to turn these plans into reality.
We are a non profit organisation run by volunteers.We fund-raise to provide Powered Wheelchairs for mainly children but also for adults who would not otherwise be able to fund chairs from themselves.We also donate to worthwhile causes whether this is an individual or group.We have been fund-raising since 1989 and have raised £477,757.67 donated 119 Powered Chairs and 35 manual chairs, donated equipment to surgeries and hospitals. We raise our money holding coffee mornings,car-boot sale and disco's. Our major fund-raiser of the year is always our Charity Dinner. We hope through this page we can encourage others to donate to our appeal knowing the money will be put to good use.
It helps families affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy which is a muscle-wasting condition mainly affecting boys. The condition results in decreasing mobility and muscle strength with limited life expectancy (usually mid-20's). It provides helpline, support and social events
.We are an All Ireland Support Group for people suffering from any of the Vasculitis Diseases, their Carers, and any Interested Healthcare Professionals. Our aims are to support each other, fund Research into improving current management and treatment available, and increase awareness of Vasculitis.
This charity was set up in memory of Kyle Asquith a student that sadly suddenly died of a brain haemorrhage whilst in Year 10 at Cockburn School. This charity will support young students in the local community and raise funds for the NHS Blood and Transplant unit.
The Barbara Bus Fund was set up in 1968 to help wheelchair users get out and about in its fleet of specially adapted vehicles. The fleet is based in Stanmore, with other vehicles available in North Wales, West Yorkshire and Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Please help to maintain and expand our fleet.
The Sleep Apnoea Trust exists to improve the lives of sleep apnoea patients, their partners and families. We run help lines, produce information leaflets and newsletters, raise awareness, run conferences and fund research. The Trust is a patient support charity run by patients.
The Arran Brown Rainbow Foundation aims to support kids with Life Limiting diseases, with a particular focus on supporting those born with Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD). The Charity was set up in memory of Arran Brown who was born with ARPKD in 2010. Although only with us for a wonderful 14 months, the impact that Arran had on all those that knew (or knew of) him was immense. Remaining happy & content, despite all his trials has been an inspiration to so many. Through establishing the charity in his name, it is hoped that Arran’s story can continue to inspire and benefit others for years to come.
We know that trainees who carry out a period of dedicated research are productive, generate new ideas and often develop a life-long interest & enthusiasm for a specific disease area or mechanism. BRAIN-DR raises funds to help the ABN support clinical research training fellowships in neurology.
When Sam was diagnosed with a brain tumour life changed forever, BOOM! Despite long treatments and disabilities Sam continued to live life to the full, soon realising how little was known about the tumours and life with one.Being Sam he set about changing that..and told us to continue without him xx
The Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) supports people who live with diabetes by providing them with free comprehensive information, promoting patient choice and funding research. This helps people to understand their disease and thus prevent long term complications such as sight loss, amputations and kidney failure.
*We work to raise awareness of Keratoconus. * We provide information and support for people with Keratoconus in The UK. * We hold a bi-annual conference for our members. * We raise money for research. * We organise regular meetings for members. * We produce a regular newsletter.
The Vaccine Research Trust supports research into vaccines against infectious diseases for which there is still no vaccine or cure. Some of these diseases include Chickenpox, MRSA and Aids. The Trust is now running low on finance and we urgently need funds to help continue vital research.
Headstart4Babies is a small charity raising awareness of plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, two little-known skull conditions which can affect young babies. It also provides help and advice to families face with the condition and raises money to assist families on low incomes to proceed with treatment.
We fund pioneering research into Asthma and Allergic Disease led by teams of world-renowned experts. This includes kick-start funding for research, supporting PhD students, developing education and training through worldwide contact and discussion and the purchase of necessary equipment and consumables. We are also proud to have funded the world's leading genetic research team in identifying asthma related genes.
We are raising funds to get research carried out into Osteosarcoma which is a bone cancer that affects children and young adults
DaBKA aims to help and support renal (kidney) patients in our local area from pre-dialysis though to transplant. We offer local patients blood pressure monitors, fistula wristbands and organise social events. Please see dabka.org.uk for further information. Thanks for your support.
Brain Tumour UK has merged with The Brain Tumour Charity to become the UK's largest dedicated brain tumour charity. We fund research and offer support and information to those affected whilst raising awareness and influencing policy.
Sickle Cell & Young Stroke Survivors (SCYSS) supports and encourages children, young people and their families affected by Sickle cell disease and Stroke. It provides Saturday/Youth club for children, workshops and counselling. In Africa, we provide information, advice, medicines and awareness to cut down sickle cell births and deaths.