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Afrikids
(UK, 1093624) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,065.00
(UK, 1093624) AfriKids is a grass roots child rights organisation working to improve life for Ghanas most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Our philosophy is to: * Listen to what a community knows it needs * Empower them to make the necessary changes themselves * Ensure absolute sustainability Afrikids work ranges from the more traditional childrens project including foster homes, schools and street child centres to more groundbreaking initiatives which tackle complex cultural issues including child trafficking, child labour and the spirit child phenomenon. Rather than spreading out work across a continent or focusing on a single headline issue, AfriKids has invested time and resources in making real and fundamental change to the society and economy of one region. By doing this AfriKids has uncovered the extraordinary passion and ability of the local people there and is achieving something unique; genuine sustainability.
New Leaf Support
(UK, 1150552) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,040.00
(UK, 1150552) The charity has been set up to provide a ‘Safe House’ for women and their children fleeing domestic violence. Domestic violence not only relates to physical and mental abuse, it can also take the form of elderly abuse, trafficking, rape, stalking, FGM, parental abuse, child abuse, forced marriage, and honour based violence. The main objectives of the charity are as outlined below: To provide a safe house which is welcoming and private. Safety accommodation has full police and fire brigade system. To provide support to help with practical issues. Provide food and other essentials women and children We risk assess every client and make referrals to various organisations. Provide an alternative option to refuges which is first of its kind in the UK. Provide a higher level of safety for these women and children. To offer permanent accommodation where appropriate with continued support or refer to support housing depending on the clients needs. The charity is a non-profit making. The purpose of fundraising is to cover the costs of the service and various support. The cost to run the service is just over £15,000 a year.
Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre
(UK, 900350) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,011.00Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre is a pan-Dorset charity based in Poole that offers practical and emotional support to the survivors of rape and / or sexual violence. These services include a Telephone Helpline, face to face counselling, and our team of Independent Sexual Violence Advisors.
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre North Wales
(UK, 1057159) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,964.24..
the nia project
(UK, 1037072) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,925.48nia provides cutting-edge services to end violence against women and children.
Helen Bamber Foundation
(UK, 1149652) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,901.19
(UK, 1149652) The Helen Bamber Foundation is a human rights charity in London. Our specialist team of therapists, doctors and legal experts provide therapeutic care, legal protection & practical support to survivors of human rights violations, such as torture & human trafficking.
Trafford Rape Crisis
(UK, 1153102) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,828.00Trafford Rape Crisis (TRC) supports women and girls in Trafford and beyond who haveexperienced any form of sexual violence, no matter when or where this happened. TRC provides a free, confidential and non-judgmental support service run by women for women and girls who have experienced any form of sexual abuse or rape at any time in their lives. We run a helpline three times/ week, a helpline for black, Asian, minoritised ethnic (BAME) women three times/week; an email support service and weekly Drop Ins. TRC is a service-user led organisation and adopt a feminist perspective, recognising that rape and other forms of sexual violence are crimes of violence, abuses of power and gender inequality.TRC aims to: empower women so thatthey can maintain or regain control over their lives.raise awareness aboutrape and sexual abuse committed against women and girls, regardless of theirbackground or circumstances provide information,guidance, training, and expertise within the communityactively challenge thevalues, beliefs and behaviours which contribute to women’s oppression. Charity No: 1153102 Find out more Website http://www.traffordrapecrisis.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/traffordrapecrisis Twitter https://twitter.com/TraffordRC
Diversity Role Models
(UK, 1142548) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,825.76Diversity Role Models works to combat homophobic & transphobic bullying in schools. Many children seen as different due to their sexual orientation - actual or guessed - are bullied and so underachieve, many self-harm, all too many even commit suicide - we are working to change children's attitudes.
Pendle Action for the Community
(UK, 1088536) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,795.00Pendle Action for the Community manages the following projects; SafeSpace - Supported Accommodation for HomelessYoung People aged 16-25yrs in Pendle Pendle Domestic Violence Initiative (PDVI) - supporting victims of domestic abuse, The Lookout - supporting young people aged5-25yrs who are affected by Domestic Abuse, Early Family Support - Helping families who arestrugglingEvolve - Counselling & Life Skills Services
The Separated Child Foundation
(UK, 1120669) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,783.54The Separated Child Foundation helps young refugees in the UK who have become separated from their parents and close family. It offers emotional, social and practical support to separated children and engages in educational activities to raise broader awareness of their needs.
Jersey Women's Refuge
(UK, AJC112) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,779.20The Refuge is a confidential service which offers support, advice and safe accommodation to victims of domestic violence 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We offer the opportunity to talk in confidence about what is happening. You do not have to stay at the Refuge to receive our support.
Dalit Freedom Network UK
(UK, 1122937) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,762.68Dalit Freedom Network UK brings freedom, hope and justice by preventing the human trafficking and slavery of India's Dalits (untouchables). We do this through advocacy and raising awareness in the UK and through education, economic empowerment, healthcare, legal action and refuge shelters in India.
The Courage Foundation UK
(UK, 1166093) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,761.05The Courage Foundation seeks to support bereaved children and their families through 'therapy through themeparks'. The Courage Foundation seeks to support children and families as they live with bereavement of losing a sibling. In particular the focus of the Courage Foundation is to provide fun and exciting opportunities through ‘Therapy through Themeparks’ for children to enjoy being children, have fun and make memories afresh whilst remembering their sibling who has died. Charity No: 1166093 Find out more Website http://thecouragefoundation.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecouragefoundationuk/ Twitter https://twitter.com/courageuk YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOnZ4wKE26I
LawCare
(UK, sc039335) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,750.00LawCare provides a free and confidential telephone helpline for anyone working in the legal profession who may be having a tough time and is in need of support. We understand the demands of a legal career, and our trained staff and volunteers will listen to you and talk through concerns or things that may be worrying you. We can help you understand your problems better and explore the options you may have. We will provide you with support and information, and signpost you to specialist help if needed. Charity No: sc039335 Find out more Website http://www.lawcare.org.uk Facebook http://www.facebook.com/LawCare Twitter http://www.twitter.com/lawcareltd
Embrace Child Victims of Crime
(UK, 1043101) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,744.50Embrace Child Victims of Crime (CVOC) is the only national children's charity that is solely focused on helping young victims of crime to recover from their ordeals. We provide practical and emotional support up to the age of 18 years. Mending hearts, minds and families www.embracecvoc.org.uk
CISters - Surviving Rape and/or Sexual Abuse
(UK, 1123125) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,732.23CIS'ters - Surviving Rape and/or Sexual Abuse.We are a survivor run registered charity set up to provide emotional support for adult women who were raped and/or sexually abused as female children by a member of their immediate and/or extended family.Thank you for visiting our profile page on MyDonate.
Freedom Matters
(UK, 1148388) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,690.92Freedom Matters focuses on rescuing trafficked, exploited and abused children in Nepal. After rescue we protect victims and provide immediate rehabilitation and care support. We are currently most involved in exposing and raiding rogue orphanages in Nepal that have become trafficking destinations.
Save A Child
(UK, 328218) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,679.47Since 1986 Save a Child has been giving children in India a fresh chance. Today, several hundred sponsored children live in security, enjoy life, and advance their education to fulfill their potential as adults. Join the Save a Child family by sponsoring a child, or give what you can.
Abused Men In Scotland
(UK, SC041467) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,655.00
(UK, SC041467) AMIS provides support via a freephone helpline, online chat and email and further support avenues are planned. We provide information/training to other services to help develop supportive responses. Helpline: 0808 800 0024 Mon Wed Fri 12-3pm Tue Thu Sun 7-10 pm Email: [email protected]
The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO
(UK, 1163558) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,577.55The Prison Phoenix Trust brings hope and healing to prisoners with the disciplines of yoga and meditation, based on silence and the breath. The Trust trains and supports qualified yoga teachers for work in prisons - in substance misuse, anger management and education programmes. Prisoners are invited to practise daily in their cells and supported by 150 weekly classes in 87 prisons in the UK and Ireland. The PPT encourages them with correspondence, free resource books, CDs, and quarterly newsletters, and also works with prison staff and officers in 20 weekly classes.
Stand Against Violence
(UK, 1156451) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,544.43Stand Against Violence is committed to the reduction of mindless street violence through education and awareness raising. We produce powerful and unique educational resources, deliver impacting workshops to schools and youth offending teams and work directly with young people to reduce violence. We have seen tremendously positive results and ask for the support of those who believe in our work to help us continue.
Falkirk & District Women's Aid
(UK, SC000058) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,510.00Falkirk & District Women’s Aid offers information, support and refuge to women and their children who are suffering, or who have suffered domestic abuse. Domestic abuse can be either, physical, emotional or sexual, or a combination of them all.
Mary Ward Settlement
(UK, 223066) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,486.00For over 120 years The Mary Ward Settlement has provided access to justice and access to education to people from all over London. Today it is made up of two organisations, the Mary Ward Adult Education Centre and the Mary Ward Legal Centre.
Prisoners' Education Trust
(UK, 1084718) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,475.40Prisoners Education Trust is a national charity aiming to extend and enrich the educational opportunities available to prisoners, providing them with a chance to build a better and more constructive future for themselves, their family and their community.
Hostage UK
(UK, 1161072) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,467.06Hostage UK supports hostages and their families, during and after a kidnap. We provide pastoral and practical help and have a team of professional pro bono advisors. We also advise organisations on improving their support, and campaign for better understanding of kidnapping trends.