Eikon exists to work alongside young people and families living in difficult or unhappy circumstances. We provide support, counselling and coaching in difficult cases from parents’ separation to suicidal tendencies. In all circumstances our aim is to support young individuals and families to restore their unity and stability to ensure a more positive future.
North London Cares is a community network recruiting young professionals and students to offer a little extra time, practical support, social connection and human companionship to their older neighbours in Camden and Islington. We create one-to-one interactions to combat lonliness, and regular group activities for people to come together who may not normally interact, improving lives and health outcomes and bridging generational and social divides. Our Love Your Neighbour programme matches individual volunteers with just a little spare time to older neighbours who would benefit from a little companionship. Meanwhile, our Social Clubs - such as Film Nights, Storytelling Nights, Cooking Sessions, Concert Trips, Afternoon Tea Sessions and Games Clubs - provide a chance for people to share skills, experiences and cultural exchange. In 30 months, 700 North London Cares volunteers and 750 older neighbours have enjoyed over 325 Social Clubs, 20,000 interactions and 2,000 meals. A donation of £20 can help finance our next Social Club. £50 will help pay for a Cooking Session and meals for 10 isolated people. And a donation of £100 will enable us to host a major event for up to 40 of our neighbours to share time and new experiences with our volunteers.
The Hospice provides 16 in-patient beds and 16 Day Care places as well as respite, Hospice at Home, counselling and bereavement support for people with palliative care needs within Rochdale and surrounding districts.
West Norfolk Mencap is an independent charity affiliated to the national Royal Mencap network. All the money we raise is used for the benefit of our charity - we do not receive any financial assistance from the national body nor do we pay anything to them apart from a small affiliation fee.We support people in West Norfolk who have a learning disability and their families/carers and we are entirely run by volunteers having no paid staff..
Sam Beare Hospice Weybridge, opened in 2006 to provide palliative care and support to patients and their families living with a life-limiting illness in the Boroughs of Elmbridge, Spelthorne and Runnymede Sam Beare Hospice aims to improve the lives of people whose illness may not be curable. We help people to live as actively as possible after diagnosis to the end of their lives, however long that may be. The highest value is put on respect and choice and support is also given to families and close friends, both during the illness and in bereavement. All care is provided for free and as a registered charity the Hospice relies on the support of the community to help fund their work.
The Live The Adventure ‘Nepal Appeal’ was started as a result of the Major Earthquake that devastated Nepal on 25th April 2015. We are raising funds specifically for the long term redevelopment of rural communities. Whilst vital aid and support after the disaster has been essential, the reality is that the people of Nepal will require financial support for a long time to come to recover from something of this scale.
Norfolk Deaf Association (NDA) is dedicated to improving the lives of young people and adults with all degrees of hearing loss. This is achieved by providing hearing aid maintenance, advice on assistive listening technology and communication methods, befriending, and support and information on hearing loss and other related conditions.
Go Kids Go! (Association of Wheelchair Children) provides UK wide wheelchair skills training to enable independent mobility for young wheelchair-users and advice, advocacy and support for them and their families. Their courses are both practical and fun and families are always encouraged to join in.
Founded by Nelson Mandela in 1994, NMCF works to improve the lives of vulnerable children in South Africa with programmes that address HIV and Aids, disability, and that build confidence, self esteem and prepare young people for a healthy and productive future.
The Chilli Children Trust supports a project for children with disabilities in Rukungiri, Uganda. This Project was set up in 1995 by the North Kigezi Diocese of the Church of Uganda as a Christian response to the problems faced by orphaned and disabled children and their families. Regular surveys are carried out in remote areas to identify disabled children and provide them with access to: A chilli growing scheme which provides much needed income for families; Monthly clinics for children who need physio or occupational therapy, providing support for parents and carers, and teaching them to help their child develop sitting, feeding and walking skills; Surgical help for children with cleft palates, burn injuries, orthopaedic conditions and neurological conditions; Clinics for children with club foot, epilepsy, and visual problems; Support with education for deaf and disabled children, and sign language training for families.
Royal National Childrens Foundation helps vulnerable children between the ages of 7 and 18 who have suffered seriously through no fault of their own, or are seriously at risk. RNCF enables these children to attend boarding or independent day schools where they have a real chance of making a new start and achieving success in their lives. Many thanks for supporting our work.
Winchester & District Young Carers improves the lives of children and young people with caring responsibilities by providing safe, quality support to individuals and offering an inclusive, wide ranging, and holistic approach which considers the needs of the whole family.
We help young people and children access treatments and equipment that fall outside the NHS funding umbrella. It is our mission to spread Joni's love and courage to all those who need a helping hand.
'Karibuni' is Ki-Swahili for 'Welcome'. The Trust raises awareness of the needs of children living in poverty on the streets and in the slums in towns, cities and rural areas of Kenya, and raises money to meet those needs by supporting Kenyan projects working with the children and their carers.
STARS provides support and counselling for any young person, aged 0-19 who has experienced the death of someone close to them. We also provide support for young people when someone close to them is dying. The service is available to all children and young people living in Cambridgeshire.
The Pars Foundation (Reg Charity NO: SC043970) were established and registered as a charity with OSCR in May 2013, responsible for the running of DAFC’s community programme. The structure of the charity allows The Pars Foundation to grow and develop programmes to benefit the community of Dunfermline focusing on Children’s Health and Well Being, Elderly, Disability, Community Deprivation and other causes in the West Fife area.
Little People UK provides help, friendship and support for everyone in the UK with all types of dwarfism. We provide emotional, educational and social support and promote equality and diversity. Our holistic approach supports individuals and families. Text LPUK12 £10 to 70070 to donate now!
It helps individuals with moderate learning and physical disabilities. These individuals find it difficult, if not impossible, to find paid employment in a very competitive workplace. The Emily Jordan Foundation aims to provide an environment in which they will be able to contribute to society and therefore lead more fulfilled lives.
At Northern Ireland Hospice, caring is at the heart of everything we do. We care for over 3,000 adults, children and young people living in the shadow of a terminal illness both in Hospice and in the community. We look after every patient's nursing, medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs with support for the family continuing into bereavement. Our services are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year and there is no charge. Your support is important to us as we rely heavily on legacies and donations to fund our services. Northern Ireland Hospice is a local charity caring for local people. For us it's not just a 9 to 5. We touch the heart of every single person who knows us, and we can o0nly do this with the continued support of the community.
Dynamic, works with children and young people aged between 8 and 25yrs with all manner of disabilities and life limiting illnesses. We run weekly groups for 98 young people and a major summer programme with over 120 youngster accessing our services. We also operate Daybreak and Playgrant schemes.
The Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind (NNAB) was founded in 1805 and is the fifth oldest voluntary blind society in England. The aims of the Charity are to help an estimated 20,000 people with poor sight in Norfolk by providing: for all blind and partially sighted adults and children in Norfolk and Norwich. To make a Difference to Peoples Lives by Helping them to Remain Independent and Active.
MedEquip4Kids provides medical and play equipment for children suffering due to ill health or injury, to give them access to the best care available.
We are a charity supporting children's mental and emotional health in Kirklees. We support local children and their parents providing counselling, mentors and confidence building activities to help children grow strong and well.We support over 1000 children a year. However, we know that for every child we help there are five more who need our help.9 out of 10 children we work with tell us that our help has changed their lives.Help us reach more children in need by donating or fundraising. Charity No: 1141160 Find out more Website http://www.northorpehall.co.uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northorpe-Hall-Child-Family-Trust/35540342107 Twitter https://twitter.com/northorpehall
We all need to hear to enjoy life, share on family gatherings, social events and TV and film. Un-managed hearing loss leads to isolation and depression but Cambridgeshire Hearing Help can turn this around. Advice and Support encourages people to get help, servicing hearing aids keeps hearing going and home visits give a cheerful boost to life for the housbound