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”
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MND Association
MND Association works to improve access to care for people living with Motor Neurone Disease in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, alongside campaigning for those living with MND and supporting research into the illness. Formed in 1979, MND Association provides information and practical support for people living with Motor Neurone Disease, as well as theirContinue reading “MND Association”
Borne
Borne is a UK charity dedicated to researching premature birth and improving frontline medical care. Based in London, Borne supports and funds scientific research into premature birth and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between medical teams, with the aim of improving front line medical care and ending premature birth. It works with obstetricians and midwives and runsContinue reading “Borne “
DePaul International
DePaul International is a charity working to combat homelessness in several nations. Founded in London in 1989, DePaul International is the parent charity of DePaul Group, a group of charities working in Europe and the USA. DePaul offers services including emergency housing, support for children and young people, ‘night stops,’ day centres, hot meals, communityContinue reading “DePaul International”
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity provides specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children living with complex, lifelong conditions. The charity works in partnership with the NHS to help ensure that children and families have the care and support they need. This includes improving the healthcare outcomes and resilience of children and families, with aContinue reading “Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity”
Head Up!
Head Up! offers advice and support regarding higher education access to young people who are neurodivergent or live with disabilities, physical or mental health conditions or specific learning difficulties. Founded and run by university students, Head Up! offers information, resources and mentoring, aimed at improving higher education access, to young people living with disabilities, learningContinue reading “Head Up!”
The LUNA Project
Based in Glasgow, the LUNA Project is a charity that supports and raises awareness of young people with long-term health conditions and disabilities. ‘LUNA’ stands for ‘Learning to Understand Needs and Abilities.’ Founded in 2019 by young people for young people, The LUNA Project aims to facilitate support for those living with long term illnessesContinue reading “The LUNA Project”
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is a UK charity providing education and support for cancer patients and their families. It campaigns on cancer-related issues and provides information about cancer to those affected by it. Founded in 1911 as the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer, Macmillan provides advice about different types of cancer, available treatments,Continue reading “Macmillan Cancer Support”
Centre for Ageing Better
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation based in the UK, working towards a society where everyone enjoys later life. Supported by the UK National Lottery Community Fund, the Centre for Ageing Better works to create change in policy and practice around age-related issues, and works with partners across England to improve employment,Continue reading “Centre for Ageing Better”
Dogs Trust
The Dogs Trust is the UK’s leading dog welfare charity. Dogs Trust rehomes dogs with permanent owners and provides shelter for those that cannot be rehomed. Their mission is to one day remove the threat of unnecessary destruction of dogs with no homes. In addition, Dogs trust also runs a ‘dog school,’ and provide adviceContinue reading “Dogs Trust”
The Trussell Trust
The Trussell Trust is a UK charity providing emergency food and support to people dealing with poverty. The Trussell Trust supports a UK-wide network of food banks, providing emergency food and support for those dealing with poverty. It campaigns for change to end the need for food banks. How You Can Help Time: Various andContinue reading “The Trussell Trust”
The Prince’s Trust
The UK’s leading youth charity, the Prince’s Trust works with 11-30 year-olds, assisting them with work, education or training. Founded in 1976 by Prince Charles, the Prince’s Trust provides training programmes, financial support and business funding, careers advice and mentoring, with the aim of helping young people fulfil their potential. How You Can Help Time:Continue reading “The Prince’s Trust”
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