The UK’s National Literacy Trust works to improve children’s literacy, through advocacy and school and community projects. Working with schools and disadvantaged families, the National Literacy Trust is a charity helping children with their literacy skills through distribution of books and writing materials, learning support for those without access to digital learning and facilitation ofContinue reading “National Literacy Trust”
Category Archives: Edinburgh
Stay Up Late & Gig Buddies
Stay Up Late advocates for the rights of disabled and neurodivergent people to enjoy rich, vibrant social lives. It facilitates projects including Gig Buddies. Started in 2012 in Hove, England as a campaign by band Heavy Load, Stay Up Late campaigns for the right of disabled people to access venues and enjoy social events suchContinue reading “Stay Up Late & Gig Buddies”
Amnesty International UK
Note: this is the entry for the UK branch of Amnesty International. Amnesty International UK is the UK branch of Amnesty International, a grassroots organisation working for human rights both in the UK and globally. Amnesty International UK works on national human rights issues, such as establishing service provision for abortions in Northern Ireland, protectingContinue reading “Amnesty International UK”
The Black Curriculum
The Black Curriculum is a social enterprise working to deliver Black history across schools in the UK. Founded in 2019, The Black Curriculum has a curriculum of materials, develops resources and runs in-person and virtual programmes to schools and young people, and corporations, to teach the importance of Black history. How You Can Help Time:Continue reading “The Black Curriculum”
Digital Poverty Alliance
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”
Bone Cancer Research Trust
Bone Cancer Research Trust researches bone cancer and its causes, raises awareness of the disease and provides support to those impacted by bone cancer. Founded by a group of families in 2004, Bone Cancer Trust funds research into the causes, treatments and potential cures for bone cancer. It provides information on the symptoms and typesContinue reading “Bone Cancer Research Trust”
Care4Calais
Care4Calais is a charity offering practical and direct support to refugees in the UK, France and Belgium. In the UK, Care4Calais provides essential items such as toiletries to refugees, helps them register with doctors, helps with language learning and works to get young people into school. It also provides support with dealing with the legalContinue reading “Care4Calais”
Black Scottish Adventurers
Black Scottish Adventurers is a community group aiming to improve people’s mental health through outdoor experiences. Black Scottish Adventurers is a community group aiming to connect Scottish people with their local countryside and nature, and improve their mental health and wellbeing in the process. Aimed predominantly at ethnic minorities and first generation migrants, events includeContinue reading “Black Scottish Adventurers”
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a UK charity dedicated to conservation. The RSPB works across the UK and internationally to conserve and protect habitats. It engages in community outreach and education, works on government policy and engages in projects such as satellite tracking of birds and landscape conservation. It also offersContinue reading “The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)”
The Royal Institution
The Royal Institution (RI) is a London-based charity providing science education and outreach. Founded in 1799, the Royal Institution offers live events, both in its London theatre and livestreamed online, in which leading scientists and thinkers explain or discuss scientific ideas. The RI runs workshops for school children and often holds family fun days andContinue reading “The Royal Institution”
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”
Missing People
Missing People is a British charity offering advice and support for those affected by a disappearance. Missing People offers a text and phone helpline to support those impacted by disappearance, as well as people thinking of leaving home. The organisation provides practical advice, peer support and information on police processes. It also offers guidance onContinue reading “Missing People”
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