Digital Poverty Alliance is a charity working to end digital poverty by 2030, by a combination of advocacy and practical action. Formed in the UK in 2021 by the Learning Foundation, Currys plc and The Institution of Learning and Technology, Digital Poverty Alliance publishes research, facilitates ideas sharing and runs programmes such as Tech4Families toContinue reading “Digital Poverty Alliance”
Category Archives: Culture
Conway Hall (Conway Hall Ethical Society)
The Conway Hall Ethical Society is a humanist organisation supporting free thought and celebrating and promoting culture and diversity of opinion. Conway Hall Ethical Society began in 1787 as a dissident congregation advocating for freedom of thought. It is now based at Conway Hall in Red Lion Square, London. Conway Hall hosts regular social andContinue reading “Conway Hall (Conway Hall Ethical Society)”
The Film and TV Charity
The Film and TV Charity provides support for people working behind-the-scenes in the UK’s film, television and cinema industry. Originally founded in 1924, The Film and TV Charity provides support for industry workers via a helpline, online chat and email. The organisation provides financial, mental wellbeing and bullying advice and support, legal advice and adviceContinue reading “The Film and TV Charity”
Friends of the National Libraries
Friends of the National Libraries aims to save the UK’s written and printed heritage. Founded in 1931, Friends of the National Libraries offers grants for acquisitions to archives, specialist collecting institutions and libraries. It also acts as a conduit for gifting of books and collections to institutions. How You Can Help Time: n/a Friends ofContinue reading “Friends of the National Libraries”
Musica Workshops
Musica Workshops provides creative arts and music workshops to disadvantaged people, thus improving wellbeing and self esteem. Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, Musica Workshops provide in person, online and one-to-one creative arts and music workshops. It aims to promote, maintain and advance the creative arts especially for those experience difficult personal circumstances such as addiction, povertyContinue reading “Musica Workshops”
The National Trust
The biggest conservation charity in Europe, the National Trust promotes and preserves areas of historic interest and natural beauty. Founded in 1895 and covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the National Trust looks after heritage spaces including houses, parks and castles, countryside and coastlines. Covering 250,000 hectares of land and 780 miles of coastline, manyContinue reading “The National Trust”
The Folklore Society
The Folklore Society (FLS) is a UK charity dedicated to the study of folklore and traditional culture. Established in 1878 and based in London, the Folklore Society studies all aspects of folklore and popular religion, including music, arts and crafts, folk medicine, children’s folklore and food. Its library and archives, held at University College London,Continue reading “The Folklore Society”
3SG BaNES (Bath and North East Somerset 3rd Sector Group)
Based in Bath and North East Somerset, 3SG is a charity that supports the local charity, faith, volunteer and social enterprise sector (also known as the ‘third sector’). 3SG promotes and runs events supporting local community organisations in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). It facilitates communication between different groups and offers strategic, one-to-one supportContinue reading “3SG BaNES (Bath and North East Somerset 3rd Sector Group)”
Humanists UK
Humanists UK is an organisation promoting humanist and secular thinking. Founded in 1896, Humanists UK aim to advance free thinking and freedom of choice so everyone can live in a fair and equal society, through providing Humanist ceremonies, pastoral support, education services, and campaigning work. How You Can Help Time: Various Sign up to theContinue reading “Humanists UK”
The Folklore Society
The Folklore Society (FLS) is a learned society, based in London, devoted to the study of all aspects of folklore and tradition. FLS was founded in London in 1878 and was one of the first organisations established in the world for the study of folklore. As a non-profit charitable foundation, FLS aims to foster theContinue reading “The Folklore Society”
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is a visitor attraction and registered charity maintained by The Roald Dahl Story Company. Opened to the public in 2005, the Museum and Story Centre holds the personal archive of Roald Dahl, and runs galleries and activities devoted to his life and stories. How You Can Help Time:Continue reading “The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre “