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”
Category Archives: Everyday Life
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”
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”
Bath Business Improvement District
Bath Business Improvement District (BID) is a not-for-profit company, funded and led by Bath businesses for commercial improvement. Founded in 2011, Bath BID uses a business levy to fund initiatives to improve the environment for local businesses in Bath and, by extension, residents and visitors. Projects include competitions and schemes to aid recovery from COVID-19,Continue reading “Bath Business Improvement District”
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”
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)”
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 Great British Clothes Swap
The Great British Clothes Swap is a Facebook Group which allows users in the UK to swap clothes and reduce the environmental impact of their clothing habits. The Great British Clothes Swap aims to encourage people to clothe themselves as ethically as possible, by enabling them to practice eco-friendly, sustainable clothing habits without a highContinue reading “The Great British Clothes Swap”
Namati
Namati is a global network of grassroots legal advocates, seeking to give legal empowerment to poorer communities. Founded in 2012, Natami supports communities around the world with securing their legal rights in matters of citizenship, health, and land and the environment. Namati works with partners at a grassroots level to train community paralegals, and itsContinue reading “Namati”
Relatives & Residents Association
The Relatives & Residents Association (R&RA) is the UK national charity for older people needing care and the relatives and friends who help them cope. Founded in 1992, the Relatives & Residents Association champions the rights of older people needing care in England. They provide information, advice and support to empower older people and theirContinue reading “Relatives & Residents Association “
The Money Charity
The Money Charity is the UK’s leading financial capability charity. Established in 1994 (then called ‘Credit Action’) The Money Charity proactively provides education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their financial wellbeing. They seek to empower people across the UK to develop theContinue reading “The Money Charity”
Tyred
Tyred is a campaign aiming to prevent deaths on UK roads caused by old tyres. Tyred was established following the deaths of several people in a 2012 road accident, caused by a coach which had 20-year-old tyres. Tyred is now working to change UK law to prohibit the presence of tyres older than 10 yearsContinue reading “Tyred”
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