This is a local charity for local people. It provides volunteer drivers to escort patients to hospital, equipment loan, financial grants, funds overnight nursing care, bereavement counselling, aromatherapy, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. It also supports the Rainbow Rooms at West Berks Hospital.
PSA KENT is dedicated to the support of all those affected by Prostate Cancer. We also raise money to purchase equipment to assist Health Professionals across the County of Kent for the purpose of delivering good prostate care. OUR AIMS: (1) TO RELIEVE THE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISTRESS OR POVERTY OF PERSONS AFFECTED BY PROSTATE CANCER (2) TO PROVIDE, SUPPLEMENT AND SUPPORTS THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER (3) THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS OF THOSE AFFECTED BY PROSTATE CANCER BY THE PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF TREATMENT AND CARE.
Tackle Prostate Cancer is a campaign of the Prostate Cancer Support Federation, a charity which acts as an umbrella organisation for all patient-led prostate cancer support groups in the UK.
The Dementia Adventure Trust (DAT) was registered as a charity in 2013 to relieve the needs of people living with dementia, and their carers by:Providing or assisting in the provision of holidays, outdoor activities or other support and,Promoting research into the benefits of activities which assist in furthering the understanding of living purposefully and meaningfully with dementia and publishing the results of that research
MyParkScotland is an exciting new project, to help people discover and support their local parks. The website allows us to collect donations using crowdfunding (raising funds from many people over the internet towards a common project). This is for individual and business giving to support parks and their projects, with an investment strategy to develop longer term sustainability and endowment funds.
The Parkinson's Appeal is a charity, which was set up by our founder Lyn Rothman to raise funds for a Deep Brain Stimulation Team headed up by the world-renowned Professor Marwan Hariz. It is through kind donations that we are able to continue our research to alleviate the soul destroying symptoms of Parkinson's disease and other neurological and movement disorders.
Vision Again has been working on the gift of sight for over 10 years to the most vulnerable in Kashmir - Pakistan. Majority of the treatment is cataract operations costing between £50-£70 per operation. For the last 10 years we have been collecting used clothing, handbags, shoes etc to fund the operations. Since, 5th February 2014, we have registered the charity - Vision Again Association, Charity No: SC044629.
PROMOTION OF RESEARCH, PUBLISHING LITERATURE, HOLDING EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS AND EXHIBITIONS AND USING OTHER MEDIA TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF DIABETES. THE ACTIVITIES ARE INTENDED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES AND AVOID COMPLICATIONS OF THE CONDITION
Parents with Cancer aims to provide grants to parents in the York area undergoing cancer treatment and recovery to cover their childcare costs during this time.
The No Surrender Charitable Trust raises funds for research into cancer affecting young adults and all people with cancer with the worlds leading Oncologists. We also provides services to young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer.
To improve the lives of all renal patients
Tayside Cancer Support offers a free and confidential befriending service to anyone experiencing difficulty resulting from living with cancer whether patient, relative or friend. The service is provided by volunteer befrienders who have received professional training to enable them to offer this support.
We are a group dedicated to helping sufferers of Kidney disease and kidney failure throughout Fife as well as promoting the kidney donor scheme.
Friends of Kids in Zimbabwe is a registered charity (Charity number 1135503) in UK. Our intention is to provide financial and other support to children in Zimbabwe suffering from any form of life threatening disorders or disabilities. We support The Autism Organisation Zimbabwe, The Epilepsy Support Foundation, The Children's Heart Foundation of Zimbabwe, The Zimbabwe Haemophilia Association and the Zimbabwe Brain Tumour Association. The Autism Organisation Zimbabwe is a registered Private Voluntary Organisation (Registration No 33/11) in Zimbabwe. It's primary aim is the rehabilitation of children living with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Zimbabwe Brain Tumour Association is a registered Welfare Organisation, (PVO 26/2005) established in 2005 to raise awareness and to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours in Zimbabwe. The Epilepsy Support Foundation Zimbabwe is a registered Welfare Organisation, established in April 1990 to promote and support people with epilepsy in Zimbabwe. It focuses on early detection, diagnosis, counselling, treatment and rehabilitation of people with epilepsy. The Children's Heart Foundation of Zimbabwe is a Charitable Trust that aims to assist in the treatment of children born in Zimbabwe with heart defects. Unfortunately there are currently no facilities in Zimbabwe for cardiac surgery for children and therefore they have to be sent out of the country for this essential treatment. The Zimbabwe Haemophilia Association is involved in the education of medical personnel and patients as well as sourcing and supply of the factor concentrates that need to be imported into Zimbabwe, making treatment difficult for many haemophiliacs. Friends of Kids in Zimbabwe hope to assist in the supply of funding towards all the beneficiaries goals. Please visit our website for updates on donations received.
The Succeed Foundation The Succeed Foundation is a charity that brings together researchers, new technologies and individuals with eating disorders to develop evidenced-based tools to support recovery. The problem is big, in the UK alone 1.6 million people are affected by eating disorders. Through fundraising and investment in innovative research and the promotion of ground-breaking evidence-based treatments and preventions, the charity aims to tackle eating disorders in measurable way. The Succeed Foundation places a particular focus on the effective dissemination and implementation of these programmes and in partnership with researchers aims to make solutions available to all. With a fresh and positive approach to eating disorders, wellbeing and body image awareness, The Succeed Foundation is a young charity determined that many in need of help now will see benefits in the future. For information on The Succeed Body Image Programme, or to join our Fat Talk Free Week campaign visit: www.succeedfoundation.org Our Vision: To inform and empower the journey towards a world free from eating disorders. Our Mission: Collect and share all knowledge, create accessible tools, support prevention and recovery, and reach everyone in need.
Supporting sick and retired Priests in the Diocese of Nottingham by providing an annual support grant. Raising funds to say Thank you to those priests who have dedicated their lives to their parishioners.
The Clothworkers’ Foundation is the independent charitable arm of the Clothworkers’ Company, a City of London Livery Company. The Foundation has wide powers to promote the advancement of charitable purposes, continuing the Company’s long tradition of charitable giving. Since its establishment in 1977 the Foundation has made grants to charitable organisations totalling £82 million. The Foundation currently distributes an average of £5 million per year. Through its charitable funding the Foundation aims to improve the quality of life of people and communities facing disadvantage. The majority of funding is awarded under one our five main programme areas: Encouragement of Young People; Social Inclusion; Elderly; Disability and Visual Impairment. Although it is an endowed trust, the Foundation receives funds from its members (Liverymen) to augment its charitable giving. The funds generated are distributed via the Livery Fund, a sub fund of the Foundation. In 2009, the Livery Fund made grants totalling £56,000 to charities involved with eating disorders, the provision of breaks for disadvantaged children and respite for carers. The categories chosen to receive support from the Livery Fund change each year.
Mullion Gymnastics Centre has been set up to encourage young children in sport, to help recognise gifted and talented children. A sponsored cycle ride in May 2010 will raise money equally shared between Cancer Funding in Cornwall, The new Lizard Lifeboat appeal and Gymnastics equipment.
To raise funds for desparately needed new research into bone cancer in children and teenagers.
Raising money and awareness for children with cancer and their families to improve their lives during this nightmare time. The charity was formed in Jan 2011 by Nick & Lisa Holmes due to their daughter's experience after she was diagnosed with a Ewing Sarcoma to her spine. Thank You for your help!
It provides support to sufferers from cancer of the larynx and their carers
East London Chorus is an amateur choir based in Docklands, studying and performing classical choral works, from established favourites to new works from contemporary British composers. Additionally, it raises funds and awareness for Cancer Research UK in aid of breast cancer, allowing audiences to enjoy its concerts whilst supporting an exceptionally worthwhile cause.
What is muscle disease?Muscle disease causes muscles to waste and weaken, making it hard for those affected to do even the simplest task. It doesn’t just affect the muscles in the arms and legs but the heart and respiratory muscles too. Muscle disease is life-limiting and incurable. Who is Murrays Muscles?Our son Murray was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2005. Since then, along with family and special friends we have formed a charity, based in Worcestershire aimed at benefiting patients suffering from muscular dystrophy and related diseases across the West Midlands Region. What do we do? We work on several levels aiming to relieve sickness, preserve and protect the health of patients within our patient group by: We help to lead the fight against muscle disease in the UK.
The main aim of the group is to offer support, non-medical advice and information to those coping with liver disease. It fundraises for much needed medical equipment for the wards and clinic and also raises awareness for the great need for organ donors. It has financially supported research projects.