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UKLGIG
(UK, 1101400) Browse events
YTD Raised: £790.21
(UK, 1101400) The UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group (UKLGIG) is a charity created in 1993 that promotes equality and dignity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people who seek asylum in the UK, or who wish to immigrate here to be with their same-sex partner. Our activities include: Supporting LGBT asylum seekers: providing support & information via our helpline and in person; referring to solicitors; organising a monthly support meeting; visiting detention centres and running other social support projects. Research & Policy: monitoring and researching relevant (legal) developments and issues; working to ensure LGBT people are treated equally and with dignity in the asylum process; seeking to improve the quality of UKBA decision making, and networking with organisations and individuals working on related issues in UK and internationally. Training & Information: providing training and information on LGBT asylum issues to relevant service providers in the refugee and LGBT community, solicitors and other legal advisers, UKBA staff and the judiciary. We also continue our same-sex partner immigration work by providing support and information via our website, an online forum and a monthly meeting, as well as monitoring legal and policy developments and responding to these as and when required.
Susila Dharma (Britain)
(UK, 291818) Browse events
YTD Raised: £787.50Susila Dharma Britain’s Mission: Is to stimulate and nurture humanitarian and development initiatives, in Britain and overseas, that empower people and are participatory, sustainable and in harmony with local culture. Where and how we work: Susila Dharma Britain (SDB) supports a wide range of projects in Britain, Latin America, South Asia and Africa. In Britain SDB has supported projects aimed at young offenders and disenfranchised young people, as well as a nursing home and a social enterprise assisting older members of society. Overseas SDB has supported a pre-school for slum dwellers in India, a youth employment programme in Columbia, a prosthetic limb factory for land mine victims on the Thai/Burmese border, a community health facility in the Democratic of Congo and a participatory rural development project in Indonesia. SDB’s activities are not restricted to any particular sector or project type. However our primary objective is to support small scale, innovative and sustainable projects that will have a long term impact on communities.
Newlife Foundation for disabled children
(UK, 1001817) Browse events
YTD Raised: £780.00
Newlife puts disabled and terminally ill children at the heart of everything it does, providing a range of practical support services to families across the UK. For more information, go to www.newlifecharity.co.uk. Donors can choose how they would like 100 per cent of their gift to be spent.
Shining Faces in India
(UK, 1070575) Browse events
YTD Raised: £780.00Shining Faces in India is a UK registered charity giving aid to the Indian Christian Mission Center (ICMC), a Christian orphanage near Salem in southern India. The founder of the orphanage, Pastor Jayaraj Krishnan and his wife Christy have devoted more than 25 years of care to orphaned and destitute children who are brought to the mission - their commitment is truly inspirational. Today the orphanage cares for over 800 needy and very poor children irrespective of caste, creed, community and religion. Find out more about ICMC : www.indianchristianmissioncenter.org My own children chanced upon the orphanage more than 15 years ago, and as a family, we are passionately committed to supporting and fund-raising for these children. We have called the charity Shining Faces, because despite the disadvantages these vulnerable children have endured, they are being brought up in an environment of happiness. All UK professional fees, administrative and incidental expenses incurred by the charity are underwritten by the Wainwright family to ensure that 100% of your donation goes directly to the orphanage. I do hope you can help this wonderful charity. Nicholas Wainwright - President Find out more about Shining Faces: www.shiningfaces.org
Streets Ahead Rwanda
(UK, 1139432) Browse events
YTD Raised: £775.00
(UK, 1139432) Streets Ahead Rwanda works for marginalised and vulnerable youth in Rwanda, particularly children who are on, or have been on, the street. Our aim is to give such young people a safe and secure environment to rejoin society and develop their potential. We work with partner agencies in Rwanda, and look to ensure that in supporting and working with children the following principles are maintained: respect for children’s choice, respect for children’s rights and proper standards of child protection. In working with our partners we support them in effective delivery of their programmes, and facilitate the sharing of good practice both with them and the wider network of organisations working in this field.
Menphys
(UK, 270700) Browse events
YTD Raised: £770.00Menphys a place for children and young people with mental and physical disabilities and their families. Families are accepted into the care of Menphys regardless of colour, race or creed and may be faced with years of caring for their disabled child. Menphys can offer a 'range of care' in an effort to support the whole family through contact, specialist nursery education and respite.
Hand in Hand International
(UK, 1113868) Browse events
YTD Raised: £770.00It is a charitable trust mainly active in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its vision is to eradicate child labour and reduce poverty with a focus on education, employment, income generation and empowerment. It aims to raise income and living standards through self help for the poorest members of society, particularly women, with literacy training, entrepreneurial training and microfinance.
Special Yoga Foundation CIO
(UK, 1163374) Browse events
YTD Raised: £770.00The Mission of Special Yoga Foundation is to reach as many children as possible throughout the UK and worldwide with our therapeutic yoga programme.
Equality Network
(UK, SC037852) Browse events
YTD Raised: £766.15The Equality Network works for equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland. Every penny you donate helps make Scotland a place in which everyone can live free from prejudice and discrimination. http://www.equality-network.org
Caritas Diocese of Salford
(UK, 1125808) Browse events
YTD Raised: £760.00Caritas Diocese of Salford is a social welfare charity that promotes social justice through service, care and advocacy to support North West children, families and vulnerable adults. Catholic in heritage, local in approach, we help people of all faiths and none.
Educate For Change
(UK, 1134736) Browse events
YTD Raised: £755.00Educate for Change is a small personal charity working to improve the lives of orphans and other vulnerable children in the Kayunga district of Uganda.
Gordon Group RDA
(UK, SC028676) Browse events
YTD Raised: £755.00Gordon Group RDA is based near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire and provides riding for children and adults with a range of disabilities.
HF Mencap
(UK, 1150840) Browse events
YTD Raised: £749.00Hammersmith and Fulham Mencap aims to work with people with Learning Disabilities in Hammersmith and Fulham to support them to have a voice, make choices and have control over their lives and create more opportunity for people with learning disabilities.
NEWCASTLE CARERS
(UK, 1145373) Browse events
YTD Raised: £745.00Newcastle Carers is working to improve the quality of Newcastle carers’ lives.
Age UK Cheshire
(UK, 1091608) Browse events
YTD Raised: £735.00Age Concern Cheshire is committed to making later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for all older people in Cheshire. It seeks to achieve this by providing a range of care and support services to empower and enable older people.
Hope for Humanity
(UK, 1165413) Browse events
YTD Raised: £724.00Hope for humanity is a UK based charity (1165413) dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people in the UK and internationally. Hope for Humanity is a Non-Government Organization (NGO) and UK registered charity (Charity Number: 1165413) founded in 2016 by individuals determined to make a difference to those suffering in the world and to create a renewed sense of hope. Hope for humanity is entirely volunteer led and operates a 100% donation policy. Contact us today to find out more about how you can get involved and BE THE CHANGE! Charity No: 1165413 Find out more Website http://www.facebook.com/HopeForHumanityUK
Buddys Cafe (Worthing Mencap)
(UK, 214369) Browse events
YTD Raised: £723.86Thank you for visiting our profile page on MyDonate. Worthing Mencap is an active, progressive organisation championing the rights of people with learning disabilities and their families and directly improving the facilities and opportunities available to them.
Child Poverty Action Group
(UK, 294841) Browse events
YTD Raised: £715.00CPAG is the leading charity campaigning for an end to child poverty in the UK. Our vision is of a society free from child poverty where all children have a fair chance in life to reach their full potential.
Friends Of Tread
(UK, 1081400) Browse events
YTD Raised: £712.00Friends of TREAD works in partnership with TREAD India Trust to give hope and a new future to some of the most vulnerable and needy children and families in South India. Who are we? Friends of TREAD (Trinity Rural Educational Assistance Development) is a UK registered charity which was set up ten years ago to support the work of TREAD India Trust. It is run voluntarily by 8 trustees. TREAD India trust is based in Bhadrachalam, Andhra Pradesh and has 5 trustees led by Ranji, widow of founder Dr Sounder Raj and now its director. What do we do? TREAD aims to help relieve poverty, advance education and provide medical aid in rural areas of Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and nearby areas in South India, the work being especially targeted at children, young people and their families. TREAD is run on Christian principles but provides help for any in need, irrespective of caste or religion. HOW DO WE DO THIS? SEE NEXT PAGE!
Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union (FXU)
(UK, 1145405) Browse events
YTD Raised: £705.00Falmouth and Exeter Student’s Union (FXU) is a membership-led charity; run by students, for students. Thank you for visiting our profile page on MyDonate. For more information about FXU, please visit our website. Charity No: 1145405 Find out more Website http://www.fxu.org.uk/ Facebook http://www.facebook.com/FXUnion Twitter https://twitter.com/FXUtweet
Caritas Care
(UK, 326021) Browse events
YTD Raised: £696.00Our vision is that all families and communities have chances, choices and opportunities to live the best lives they can. Following our founding ethos, we respond positively to the changing needs of our communities with projects and services that give better life chances to people of all ages. We positively work in the best ways possible to: •Support children and families •Find families for children in care •Provide opportunities and support for people with disabilities •Combat social isolation •Increase community engagement
New Hope Worcestershire
(UK, 1149659) Browse events
YTD Raised: £687.37We support and enable disabled children to access leisure facilities within their local community during school holidays and every Saturday. Whilst the children are having fun their parent/carers can have breaks from their caring responsibilities.
Civil Liberties Trust
(UK, 1024948) Browse events
YTD Raised: £685.00The Civil Liberties Trust funds the charitable work of Liberty - to protect civil liberties and promote human rights. Liberty raises awareness through the media, helps thousands of people each year with free legal advice and information, influences policy and takes on key legal cases.
Corrymeela
(UK, NIC101597) Browse events
YTD Raised: £682.00Corrymeela is a not-for-profit charitable organisation based in Ballycastle and Belfast. Our mission is: embracing difference, healing division and enabling reconciliation. Our vision is of a peaceful and sustainable society based on social justice, positive relationships and respect for diversity.
Family Rights Group
(UK, 1015665) Browse events
YTD Raised: £680.00Family Rights Group advises and campaigns for families in England and Wales whose children are involved with or require social care services. It promotes policies and practices that assist families including grandparents who are raising children who cannot live at home. It works to increase the voice and influence children and their families have over the services they use.