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It is a group of concerned African-Caribbean men seeking to improve the quality of life in our communities, by mentoring young people, advancing education and promoting good health. It aims to empower young people to become economic and moral shareholders in the community.
Edenbridge Scouts provide activities for young people
1st Hurst Green Scout Group exists to give local expression to the Aim of The Scout Association - to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual and spiritual potential as individuals, responsible citizens and members of their local, national and international communities - by providing an enjoyable scheme of training guided by adult leadership.
The current Scout Hut has served the Kennington Group for nearly 50 years. It is steeped in history and character and has some wonderful stories to tell but alas in recent years the structure has deteriorated to the point where, despite extensive 'first aid', it can no longer provide the facilities and needs of the modern Scout Group. Plans for a new Scout Hall on the same site have been drawn up and approved by Ashford Council. The cost is in excess of £250,000 and because they are a voluntary organisation the money needs to be raised by the Scouts themselves and their supporters. With only £50,000 raised so far they have a long way to go and need all the help they can get!
It is an RN Recognised Sea Scout Group, based in Sutton Park.
21st Century Legacy uses Olympians and other inspirational role models to support young people to be the best they can be. Uniquely the young people set out their own success maps and use coaching and peer mentoring to develop awareness and responsibility, allowing them to make the right choices and fulfil their potential.
The Group offers fun, friendship, challenge and adventure to young people with the overall aim of encouraging their moral, spiritual and physical develpoment.
Adult volunteers providing young people with a weekly balanced programme to help them develop into well rounded members of our society
The 3rd Wisbech Scout Group provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for young people aged 6-25. Personal development means promoting the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of the Scouting individual, helping them achieve their full potential.
Scouting in 3rd Witham provides avdenture and fun for both boys and girls from 6 to 17, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, helping them to develop to thier full potential, taking part in challenging activities, allowing risks safely, with achieveing new skills and friends, for now and the future.
We're 6th Rochdale Scouts. We endevour to keep Scouting alive in the Oakenrod area of Rochdale and give young people the opportunity to experience Scouting and the varied activities that Scouting delivers. We aim to grow Scouts skills into skills that they will use throughout life.
Aanchal's objectives are to relieve the distress caused by domestic violence, and to undertake preventative and educational work with young people, including men, to reduce the occurrence of domestic violence.
To increase the numbers of members in the Organisation so as to encourage the youth in the area to take part in meaningful sport and educational activities in a supervised and controlled environment.
Aberdeen Foyer works to prevent and alleviate youth homelessness and unemployment in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire by providing supported accommodation and access to education, training, employment opportunities and health services.
Chefs Adopt a School is the Academy of Culinary Arts’ charity and is about improving lives and changing habits. Professional chefs deliver food education sessions that are both fun and informative to children nationwide. The aim is to teach cooking as a life skill, but also to enthuse children about taste, food provenance and healthy eating.
Action for Arts - Giving Arts for Life Action for Arts is committed to supporting the arts, providing performing,visual and media arts programmes to aid the development of young people's creativity, confidence, self-esteem and life skills.
We offer rural communities a source of independent, expert support on the particular issues that affect them and manage programmes designed to find new ways of meeting their needs. We work with rural people in Sussex to make sure their voice is heard locally, regionally and nationally. As a result we often step in when there is a risk that services needed by rural people could easily be forgotten. AirS is currently running a major campaign to improve support and funding for the many village halls in East and West Sussex. This is its 'Heart of the Village' campaign about which more details can be found on the AirS' website.
Based in the heart of Waltham Forest’s diverse and evolving community, the Active Change Foundation is a charity thats works at grassroots level. Through their dedicated team, barriers that prevent young people from achieving are challenged. There work includes tackling difficult issues in communities such as gun, knife and gang crime as well as violent extremism.
We provide a safe, secure, supervised indoor facility for urban sports and recreation. As a social enterprise we provide opportunities for voluteering, employment and learning workshops for art, music, IT, education and sporting activities. We pride ourselves on the social value we provide for participants nationally.
The African Pulse equips young people to make informed choices in a world affected by HIV & AIDS. It develops and implements educational multi-media life skills resources for 8-14 year olds including an interactive and animated CD-ROM, comic book, video, activity book, facilitator's guide and drama.
We help for the education of our children
Established in 2003, Alhair is committed to providing education to young and adult male and female in Uk. Our motto is “ balance without compromise” The trust has a Primary and secondary independent school with 170 pupils . The charity also provide support and sponsor orphans and widow in Asian sub continent.
Albion in the Community is the charitable arm of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club and was recently voted Community Club of the Year at the 2007 Football League Awards. It works in the community to improve lives through Football, Education and Health initiatives. For more information please visit www.albioninthecommunity.org.uk
Educational and Community Development Charity Based in the Two Deprived Wards of Biscot and Bury Park in Luton.
Andalus is a community initiative, rooted in Scottish culture, seeking to meet the needs and aspirations of Scottish Muslims. It promotes understanding, integration and social cohesion. It is currently conducting and developing educational and recreational activities to meet the needs of adults, promoting full participation of women, and children.
Through the inspiration of the Diary of Anne Frank, the Trust unites communities to challenge hatred and prejudice and to create a society based on respect, understanding and individual moral responsibility. Innovative educational programmes and exhibitions take place across the UK and reach over 120,000 people every year.
We provide opportunities for young people especially though not exclusively through activity based learning, holiday clubs & sport.
The Army Cadet Force (ACF) is one of the UK’s oldest, largest and most successful youth organisations. It has a long and proud history of preparing youngsters for all walks of life and encouraging an active involvement in local communities.
Ashley Educational Trust was set up in 1978 to promote educational projects which foster a greater appreciation of personal freedom and responsibility along with an effective concern for others. It encourages young and old alike to volunteer their time and skills for service projects and provides opportunities to help increase their social awareness. We believe Christian principles contribute to character development and are the basis of good society, and we try to foster virtues such as loyalty, service and integrity in all of our activities. Coniston Hall university residence and Ashley Catering establishment are major projects of AET. Coniston offers a range of opportunities to complement the university experience and contributes to the all-round development of young women. In addition to an atmosphere conducive to study and intellectual enquiry, it provides possibilities of cultural and spiritual development. From day one, educational projects for the benefit of the local community have been promoted from Coniston Hall in Longsight, Ardwick, Hulme, Moss Side and Wythenshawe; Coniston Hall founded one of the original homework clubs in inner-city Manchester. Over 400 residents and other students have helped thousands of beneficiaries.
The AV Foundation is an educational charity supporting rural schools in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It was established by the volunteering organisation Africa & Asia Venture ("AV") to help enhance the quality of school education in the communities served by AV volunteers. <p> Our fundraising efforts are focused around one project per year in each country where AV operates. Projects involve providing new or refurbished school classrooms, libraries, washrooms and kitchens; supplying books, teaching materials and sports equipment; financing teachers' costs and training expenses, as well as selectively financing pupil subsidy schemes or bursaries. </p> <p> AV's strength at grassroots level, with its network of in-country representatives, enables us to establish genuine community needs, closely monitor the implementation of projects and ensure that funds are properly spent. Wherever possible we work with former AV volunteers who have dedicated time and energy to helping the schools and communities where they spent time as volunteers. </p> <p> For further information, see www.avfoundation.org </p>
To offer Westminster young people aged 11-21, a range of high quality, formal and informal learning and recreational opportunities enabling young people to constructively challenge the personal, social and educational disadvantages they face, lead positive, creative and fulfilled lives and contribute to the communities of which they are a part.
Aylesbury Vale Youth for Christ was established in 1970 and serves local young people aged 9 – 25. We respond to needs in the community by partnering with others to develop a comprehensive range of activities and opportunities. We currently run 9 weekly drop-in groups (www.youthcafe.info) attracting hundreds of young people.
The Balfour Beatty Charitable Trust has been formed for the Group's centenary year and thereafter. It will be funding projects which will raise the aspiration, motivation and quality of life amongst young people suffering from disadvantage.
Beatbullying is the UK’s leading bullying prevention charity. Founded in 1999, Beatbullying empowers young people to lead anti-bullying campaigns in their schools and local communities, and builds the capacity of local communities to sustain the work. Beatbullying has directly and indirectly worked with 700,000+ young people over the last 5 years, assisting and supporting young people that are being bullied, re-educating and changing the behaviour of young people that bully, and preventing bullying in schools and communities across the UK.
Bede is a community based charity offering opportunities for people in Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Southwark. It aims to help people develop their skills, talents and confidence and contribute to the community. It offers youth work, services for adults with learning disabilities, help for victims of hate crime especially domestic violence and homophobic crime and community development work
The Society seeks to promote the Bible in Northern Ireland and awareness of the need to provide it abroad where that privilege is denied. They finance Bible translation and distribution, in appropriate formats, in over 30 countries each year with the support of the various church denominations and individual Christians.
It runs a local community centre offering services to children, youth, elders and people with disabilities. Internationally, we work in Albania and Morocco and support other projects across the world.
Bishop Grosseteste University College is an independent Anglican higher education institution offering courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level in education, arts, humanities and heritage. It is a registered charity raising funds to enrich the student experience, ensuring that they will benefit the communities in which they live and work.
This appeal is to raise 1million to build a new activity centre and camp site in North Ayrshire. The Blair Activity Centre will be owned and run by Girlguiding Ayrshire North, but can be booked by any group wishing to use it.
Bon-Accord Silver Band is the north-east of Scotland's premier brass band. Founded in 1962, the band has been making music in Scotland ever since. 2010 sees the main band’s first appearance at the European Brass Band Championships, representing Scotland in Linz, Austria.
Over the last ten years we have supported Orphan Care Malawi - a project for Aids orphans. There are up to 300 orphans at this centre. We have great confidence in its management and the humanitarian benefits it is achieving. Any amounts given through the justgiving site will be dedicated in full to this project.
Bottletop is a youth led charity and we fundraise through innovative means. Music, fashion and events are our core way to raises funds; this enables us to deliver sexual health education to young people worldwide. Prevention is fundamental to stemming the flow of sexually transmitted diseases.
The Box is a Social Space, Information Point, Education Centre and Counselling Service for Young People in Epping. It provides a range of services, facilities and opportunities to meet the needs of vulnerable young people and encourage them to raise their aspirations and achieve their full potential.
We provide a warm safe place to stay for young homeless people of the Bradford district and surrounding areas on a one night at a time basis, within the homes of volunteers. On almost 9000 occasions we have offered a bed in one of our homes. It isn't posh, it isn't for long but it is safe and it is really appreciated by the young people. www.bradfordnightstop.org.uk
Brake is a national road safety charity that works to stop death and injury on UK roads and to support people who have been bereaved or injured by a road crash. Brake runs Road Safety Week, a national awareness-raising initiative in schools, companies and communities, conducts research into the cause of crashes to inform the government and road users, runs an education service for employers to teach them about their responsibilities for safety when running fleets of vehicles and shouts loudly in the media about the importance of road safety to influence drivers to take more care.
Bramhope Village Scout Group aims to provide scouting opportunities for boys and girls aged 7-14 from the Yorkshire village of Bramhope and its surrounding communities. We believe that our organisation offers young people the chance to experience challenge, service and companionship through a wealth of exciting and adventurous activities.
Brathay’s vision is of a society where children and young people realise their potential. Its purpose is to enable children and young people to make positive choices by taking personal responsibility for improving their well-being. Charity registered in England number 1021586 and registered in Scotland number SC38803
The Brentwood Catholic Youth Service (BCYS) exists to strengthen and inspire young people in their journey of life and faith. It gives young people the chance to gain fresh insights and develop their personal values in the context of a loving relationship with Jesus in daily life.
BRGS is a popular, selective, 11-18 Foundation School in the Rossendale Valley. We aim to help students to discover and develop their talents, interests and abilities to the full. In 2006, due to the generosity of the school, alumni, parents and students, we reached our £1 million target for a new Sports Hall. We are grateful for the continued support of friends of the school who enable us to fund such essential, priority projects.
The Brightside Trust is an educational charity to provide young people with the confidence and skills needed to overcome social disadvantage. Our flagship project, Bright Journals, is an e-mentoring service that enables school pupils to be mentored by undergraduates and encourage them to consider careers in science and medicine.
Bristol Old Vic is recognised as the oldest continuously working theatre in the United Kingdom. Producing and receiving some of the finest theatrical experiences since 1766, the grade one listed Theatre Royal Complex is in desperate need of refurbishment so that it can continue to support the very best regional, national and young people’s theatre.
The BDA is the largest Deaf organisation in the UK that is run by Deaf people. The BDA is campaigning for the legislation of BSL. The BDA also wants to see an end to discrimination against Sign Language users, both Deaf and hearing.
The British Friends of the Hebrew University (BFHU) is a national charity dedicated to supporting and promoting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. BFHU is committed to providing funds for the University, supporting students and academics, and sustaining research projects across all academic disciplines. It also works to promote opportunities to study at the University. BFHU invests in its donors through its programmes, social events and missions to the University. BFHU is a partner with the Hebrew University in its contribution to the improvement of people's lives around the world.
BYMT provides opportunities for young people in Bromley, whatever their circumstances to learn to play a musical instrument and to sing. It provides opportunities to perform in a wide range of settings to enhance the musical understanding and appreciation of the students and wider community
The Broom enables children and young persons sleeping rough or making a living on the streets of Africa to support themselves and their families through sustainable, skilled employment, away from the streets. It supports and enables these disadvantaged children to return to school-based education, or to undertaking vocational training or apprenticeships and provides shelter/hostel for them.
The Brunswick Club for Young People is a safe friendly place where young people can develop themselves through their leisure time activities. Formed in 1949 the strong traditions of the Club have seen it thrive to the present day, providing fun educational and sporting activities for 8–19 year olds.
Provides help, support and information to individuals, schools, youth and community settings affected by bullying. To raise awareness of and educate on the effects of bullying.
The Burma Education Partnership supports education in displaced Burmese communities along the Thai-Burmese border. It provides funding for schools and educational initiatives, including teacher training. It finds placements for teachers in schools, refugee camps and within a mobile teacher programme. It also develops materials for English teaching and general education.
The team are highly-trained volunteers providing a search and rescue service for remote upland and urban areas in the Peak District, Derbyshire Dales and Staffordshire Moorlands. Members are on standby 24 hours every day to help anyone. We promote safety in the outdoors through meetings with youth groups. The team are all volunteers and totally dependent on charity. Your donation may save a life!
Cantate is a mixed youth choir open to singers of all abilities, providing singing education and social opportunities. Cantate provides educational opportunities in music, singing and performing to a high standard. The choir is funded entirely by student subscriptions, and donations.
Castelnau Centre Project is a charity with a mission to promote a vibrant, self-sustaining community in the Castelnau area. It manages the Castelnau Community Centre a programme of community development projects designed to meet the need of its local residents. The Borough of Richmond is extremely affluent put this small area is isolated and a pocket of deprivation.
Catalyst builds local response-ability through ordinary people doing extra-ordinary things in tough places...because love is a verb!
YMCA Central Herts provides affordable accommodation and support services, childcare facilities and children's activities and a range of personal development and other activities for young people across Hertfordshire
It employs the Jewish student chaplain for universities in Manchester, Liverpool and surrounding areas and supports the chaplain in the carrying out of his duties.
CAT is concerned with the search for globally sustainable, whole and ecologically sound technologies and ways of life. Within this search the role of CAT is to explore and demonstrate a wide range of alternatives, communicating to other people the options for them to achieve positive change in their own lives.
It promotes new ideas in voluntary action, focussing on user involvement, social entrepreneurship and young people changing the world.
Centre of the Cell is a science education centre, online resource and outreach project aimed at children, young people and families. It seeks to have a positive influence on the lives of the young people it works with by raising career aspirations and improving educational attainment.
In short Chabad is really changing people’s lives for the good by answering the strong need in the community for an exciting, non-judgemental, warm and inspiring centre for Jewish people young and old. Please support this initiative by sponsoring part or this entire Trek and become a partner in helping Chabad of Hendon continue its fantastic work in our community.
C4C provides experiential education and training programmes designed for socially marginalised and disadvantaged people. The indoor training centre is unique and houses an aerial trekking course, high ropes elements, a climbing wall and low level obstacle course as well as training and meeting rooms.
Charlton Athletic Community Trusts award-winning community work is acknowledged as one of the biggest and best programmes in the country, engaging 10,000 children weekly throughout south-east London and Kent, through outreach projects, traditional football courses and schools programmes. The Trust is renowned for delivering work that meets the needs of the community.
We are the UK’s only educational surveying charity dedicated to providing apprenticeship opportunities to young people aged 16-24. Our vision is to open up the surveying profession to individuals from all backgrounds and to provide employers with committed and talented employees.
The Community Programme provides sporting opportunities, healthy living, healthy lifestyles and educational projects to support the national curriculum. They supply matchday visits which includes coaching activities, ground tours and tickets for players to watch the game. They engage in excess of 55,000 people per annum offering the above opportunities.
The Cherwell School Association raises funds to enhance the experience of all the school's students. Your support will help us to provide additional facilities and experiences, above and beyond the school's own funding. Your gift will go directly towards projects that make the school environment better, that enable more students to go on more trips, that teach students life skills such as bike safety and first aid, and that provide equipment for after school clubs, art and drama.
The Trust is committed to advancing the Christian faith in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom and across the world. To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick and to relieve the distress caused thereby. To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community.
CARF-UK raises funds for a community development organisation, ACER (www.acerbrasil.org.br), to transform the marginalised community of Eldorado, Diadema. At an Activity Centre it works through art, education, youth empowerment and economic development projects directly with hundreds of deprived and abused children, keeping them from the streets, and reaching thousands more through outreach work.
CSEF is a national charity dedicated to reducing the number of child victims through interactive child safety education. Key focus is placed on the delivery of Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education to children and young people in the British Isles.
It works towards improving the lives of underpriviledged and street children in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. It generates opportunities to develop children's self esteem, discipline and confidence, enabling them to fully participate in society.
The Charity’s objects are for the advancement of education and the preservation and protection of good (mental, physical and sexual) health of young people resident or working within the Bucks County Council administrative areas of Chiltern District and South Bucks District, in particular by the provision of information and support.
Christ's College was founded in 1505 as a place of education, learning and research and remains that to this day. It is a top-ranking college of the University of Cambridge and teaches a wide range of subjects at undergraduate and graduate level.
Christ's Hospital is a boarding school supported by a charitable Foundation that provides a life changing educational opportunity to boys and girls from all backgrounds, particularly those with family need. The high standard of education and co-curricular programme offered gives children the chance to excel, to discover their talents and fulfil their potential. Places are financially assisted according to family means.
It is an integrated and empowering youth circus for young people aged 11-19. It meets in Swansea on Tuesday evenings to enable the young people to learn circus skills, play games and have fun! It has a group of skilled volunteers to support the young people and help run the activities.
Cirdan provides opportunities for disadvantaged young people to experience the challenge and adventure of life at sea on large sailing vessels to promote self-discovery and enhance social interaction; this not only benefits individuals but in turn benefits local communities and society as a whole.
The Citadel Youth Centre offers local children & young people aged 6-21yrs opportunities for fun, meeting friends, trying new things and having experienced youth workers there for help and support. The Citadel helps young people to have their say and make Leith a good place to grow up.
Citizens Online is a national charity who believe participation in the digital world is a basic human right. Citizens Online promotes digital inclusion and the aim is for everybody to enjoy and share the benefit from digital technologies, so that our society may become more inclusive and just.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS OR OBJECTS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
The foundation are oganising a 3500 mile cycle ride from the UK to Uganda to raise money to build a farm and school for a displaced community in Koch Goma. They are doing this with the support of young adults in the UK who are committed to helping people start new lives with a “Clean Sheet”
The Clear Vision Trust is a Buddhist charity which promotes the understanding of Buddhism primarily through audio-visual media. In particular we create resources that help young people develop their appreciation of the ethics, practices and perspectives in Buddhist traditions.
In 2010 Coggeshall Scouts & Guides are hoping to move to a new headquarters built in partnership with Honywood Community Science School. We are asking for your support to help raise our share of the costs associated with the build and fit-out of the building. <p> This new building will provide a purpose built space for Scouts and Guides for many years to come. We currently have waiting lists for all our sections, however, the new building is 75% larger than our current HQ and will enable us to meet the demand which at present means not all youngsters in Coggeshall can have the opportunity to be Scouts or Guides. <p> So far between ourselves and the School we have raised £390,000 and with the sale of our existing building and land will be close to the sum we need to complete the build and fit out. We are now asking for your help to reach our target and offering you the chance to be permanently recognised in the new HQ. Donate £250 and above to become a Patron of Coggeshall Scouts & Guides. <p> • Your name will be included on the Patrons board which will be errected in the new HQ as a permanent record of all our Patrons <p> • Certificate of Thanks <p> • Invitation to the Patrons Opening Ceremony <p> Donate from £1 to £249 to become a Supporter of Coggeshall Scouts & Guides. In recognition of your support: <p> • Name on the Supporters section of our web-site <p> • Inclusion in the Supporters Register which will be kept in th new HQ <p> Please can you help us?
We help local people and businesses manage their charitable giving by setting up Funds for causes that are close to their heart.
Compass Christian Centre is a non-denominational residential outdoor centre set in Glenshee in Highland Perthshire. We welcome all kinds of groups here, sharing the love of Jesus Christ in the atmosphere of a caring home while providing the chance to enjoy outdoor activities.
We are a voluntary organisation which supports and promotes community based conflict resolution in Newham.
The Connections Bus Project works with young people across Cambridgeshire providing educational, recreational and social opportunities in areas where there are limited or no youth facilities. This is mainly done through the provision of a mobile youth facility on a state-of-the-art converted double decker bus. The project works in 10 venues and sees in excess of 120 young people every week.
The Construction Youth Trust supports and enables young people to gain construction training and employment, helping them reach their true potential. A significant element of the Trust's work is concentrated in relatively disadvantaged areas and with young people for whom support makes a real difference to their future.
Cornerstone is an outward focused church with many social action projects into the Community. Cornerstone is known for its impact in the secular world both at grass roots and civic leadership level. It is based in the North East of the city of Swansea, in an old refurbished GPO Sorting office which is used by the church to serve the local community.
Craven College aims to raise aspiration, participation and attainment through the provision of high quality education and training within an inclusive and suportive environment and to contribute to economic and social development by working with individuals, organisations and the business community in response to the needs and attributes of the region.
Supplementary educational services and diversionary activities for 150 Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) young people aged 4-18. Delivering core subjects of Math, English and Science. Primarily a Saturday provision, including a mentoring and heritage projects
welfare & education of students
Cycle to Cannes is a grant making charity. We currently raise funds for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, The Sarah Matheson Trust, Article 25, Tom's Trust and Land Aid. Selected one-off grants to charities supported by our fundraisers are also made.
Cefnogwch ein beicwyr ar Fai 30ain, wrth iddynt seiclo i’r gogledd ac yn ol mewn dau ddiwrnod i godi arian ar gyfer uned newydd Cylch Meithrin y Bontfaen. Support our riders on May 30th, as they ride from South Wales to North Wales and back in two days to raise money for Cylch Meithrin y Bontfaen’s new unit.
The Darren Clarke foundation aims to focus on bringing the game of golf to youngsters who might not get exposure to the golfing world or the opportunity to play golf. Darren wanted to pass on the knowledge and experience he has gained during his career as a professional golfer.
The aim of the Trust is to commemorate David Rattray in the UK by sponsoring an essay prize for young people to reflect the values for which David stood and to support the development work of the David Rattray Foundation in South Africa.
It provides all round personal development through educational activities and projects to women and children in the United Kingdom
Debate Mate uses student led debate clubs to develop communication skills, confidence, and critical thinking in students in areas where it is most needed. It trains university undergraduate to run debate clubs in schools across the UK and empowers participants to go on to run their own clubs.
This new charity hopes to make young people aware of the dangers of smoking and change attitudes towards it. It will use the youthful appeal of an annual film making competition that explores this very subject and its consequences, as well as new internet and mobile media to convey our message.
Our mission is to provide Tanzanian communities with vocational education for needy children, access to clean water and other actions based on an intimate and thorough understanding of its social and cultural needs.
PRESERVE & PROTECT THE GOOD MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE IN HERTFORDSHIRE BY PROVISION OF COUNSELLING, ASSOCIATED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES & LIFE SKILLS COACHING TO PERSONS WHO MAY BE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED BY REASON OF ONE OR MORE VARIOUS FACTORS
The Diana Award recognizes young people who have made an outstanding and selfless contribution to their communities and demonstrated the qualities associated with the late Princess - compassion and a commitment to improving the lives of others. The Award identifies positive role models that challenge existing stereotypes of young people, and gives them recognition at a time when their life choices are still to be made. Receipt of the Award offers enormous prestige to recipients - as a formal, UK-wide lifelong recognition of achievement. We have seen first-hand the life-changing impact the award has on those that receive it. It instills confidence, encouraging its recipients to raise their sights and seize life's opportunities. It is open to young people of all abilities, circumstances and cultures throughout society. We also have a Diana Anti-Bullying Award for those aged who have tackled bullying in their schools and communities and a Diana Certificate of Excellence for groups of young people aged who have worked together to make their communities a better place to be.
Discover is a children's arts centre based in Stratford, E15. It's main focus is stories, language, literacy and creative play. Discover: Making stories together!
Youth charity The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award supports over 275,000 people aged 14-24 every year. Our mission is to inspire, guide and support young people in their self-development and to recognise their achievements. We aim to create a world where young people can reach their full potential, whatever their circumstances.
For and on behalf of The Trafalgar School at Downton, its students and our community.
Dukes Barn provides outdoor education to people of all ages and abilities with specific provision made for deaf, learning difficulties and disabled people. It provides a safe adventurous environment for people to experience exciting activities, learn new skills and gain a wider appreciation of the natural environment.
Durham Cathedral is one of the nations best-loved buildings which, through its work, aspires to deepen the contribution it makes to public life. Funds raised will support a range of projects including those which protect heritage, enhance the experience of visitors, promote creativity and learning, and encourage community cohesion.
East Lancashire Deaf Society (ELDS) is a leading Deaf charity in Lancashire. ELDS supports and works with the local Deaf community. ELDS provides a wide range of services:- Family, Community, Youth, Volunteering, Employment, BME and Interpreting service.
To establish a Masjid & Education Centre from where the Moral and Spiritual teachings of Islam can be instilled and the highest standard of Islamic Education delivered to future generations of Muslims in and around Edinburgh. Assist the muslim youth to preserve their islamic identity and take pride in it .
The charity works in partnership with parents and provides financial support for the secondary education of young women in Lesotho. It also raises awareness of the particular difficulties faced by women in Lesotho, in gaining access to school or advanced education and the impact this has on their community as a whole.
our strategy : to empower poor Palestenians through education and training so that they are able to depend on themselves and earn a living, support their families and escape the poverty trap.
Education for Africa is a charity with one vision, to change the world for the better. Its aim is to advance the education of people in Africa, most specifically in mathematics, technology and the sciences.
Provides opportunities in rural Morocco for girls to continue their education beyond primary level. Educate a girl and you educate the next generation www.educationforallmorocco.org
Education For Choice is dedicated to helping young people make informed decisions about pregnancy and abortion. It runs workshops in schools, trains professionals, and raises awareness through its media and advocacy work. Because of EFC young people are better able to avoid unintended pregnancy, to stay safe and be healthy.
We work in Mombasa, employing local people to feed and educate children; provide homes for orphaned and abandoned children and families in need of a helping hand. Our goal is to pursue unity, giving staff and students the opportunity to love, appreciate, respect and understand one another through daily routines.
Eikon exists to work alongside young people and families living in difficult or unhappy circumstances. We provide support, counselling and coaching in difficult cases from parents’ separation to suicidal tendencies. In all circumstances our aim is to support young individuals and families to restore their unity and stability to ensure a more positive future.
EKTA aims at transforming the lives of under privileged children by providing avenues for education and knowledge. The charity currently supports a number of projects in the South Asia region.
Elevate works with young people to help tackle social exclusion on inner-city estates. Through a combination of youth-led projects and detached youth work Elevate aims to: · Enhance opportunities for young people’s personal and social development; · Enable young people from deprived areas to participate and improve the life of their communities; · Ensure young people can access support to help them achieve their aspirations. In particular we seek to involve young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). Our intention is to work with young people who are more excluded and have less support or opportunities to overcome the obstacles that this presents.
EMpower - The Emerging Markets Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that ties the resources of Emerging Markets (EM) professionals world-wide with the vitality of community-based social sector initiatives in developing countries. <p> Founded in 2000 by financial professionals from the emerging markets community who were "doing well" and also wanted to "do good", EMpower was created to make grants to local organizations working to improve the lives of marginalized youth in EM countries, and act as a bridge between those with resources and those who need resources. <p> EMpower UK was formed in 2007 out of the interest of emerging markets professionals, from London and Continental Europe, to deploy resources in support of marginalized communities in EM countries. Since then, EMpower UK has formed an Underwriting Group and a Board made up of prominent members of the EM community in London and throughout Europe and Russia. <p> EMpower provides funding and some technical support to community-based organizations in EM countries that are working to improve the lives of young people. <p> <u>www.empowerweb.org</u>
Encompass empowers young people across the world to confront issues of conflict, stereotype and identity within their communities. Encompass exists to create social cohesion and cultural understanding across political, religious and socio-economic divides through residential, non-formal education reconciliation programmes.
Endeavour was founded in 1955 as an organisation committed to development training for young people. Using experiential learning, the outdoor environment and challenging activity as learning tools, it has become a well-respected organisation in the delivery of programmes of personal social development to disaffected young people.
Enthusiasm aim to see young people fulfil their true potential by diverting them from crime; Raising aspirations; Building self esteem and Equipping for excellence, by providing relevant activities for young people, including youth clubs, targeted workshops and an intensive mentoring programme.
Set up by four young people in 2000, Envision supports teams of young people aged 16-19 to set up their own projects tackling social and environmental issues in their community. Young people graduate our programmes with new awareness, skills, confidence and a sense that they can make a difference.
Essex YFC is a charity run by young people for young people aged 16 to 26. It holds an annual country show which attracts approx 15,ooo visitors which is run entirely by the members. It carries out lots of community projects annualy and the main aim is for every member to have fun and to develop both personal and practical skills, centered around rural communities.
Essex Wildlife Trust is the leading conservation body in Essex, with over 35,000 members and 485 corporate members. Essex Wildlife Trust have 7 visitor centres, 87 nature reserves, 1 nature park and manage 7,200 acres of land. Over 25,000 adults and children are educated every year. Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to Protecting Wildlife for the Future.
Falcons Community Foundation is the registered charity of Newcastle Falcons, helping thousands of young people and community groups access sport and healthy living. By harnessing the power of rugby, Falcons Community inspires, motivates and educates people in the local community who access the charity.
Fifteen Foundation exists to inspire disadvantaged young people - homeless, unemployed, overcoming drug or alcohol problems - to believe that they can create for themselves great careers in the restaurant industry. It provides unique opportunities for our young people to learn about the hospitality and catering industry through training and practical experience.
helps people affected by eating disorders in Derbyshire and the surrounding areas
To raise awareness amongst young people of the dangers of carrying knives through the arts.
Working with individuals, groups and like-minded charities to lift people horizons via the medium and power of flight. By stretching physical, mental and emotional boundaries fly2help increases imagination, self-esteem and confidence. Our clients typically include those who are terminally ill, chronically sick, recovering, bereaved and those needing a 'life boost'.
FOCUS provides a range of personal development and volunteering opportunities for young people in the East Midlands.
It is an international lay association, present in more than 20 countries, working with youth, professionals, couples and families, the elderly, poor and marginalised, and supports social projects in Africa, Asia and South America.
We are celebrating 40 years being in London ! During these years we have regularly fed free hot meals to the homeless, held open door discourses on our philosophy and way of life, & give presentations to schools and universities in the UK.
Football Unites, Racism Divides believes that football, as the world’s most popular game, can help bring people together – people from different backgrounds, to play, watch and enjoy the game, and to break down barriers created by ignorance or prejudice.
The Footprints Foundation aims to tackle the problems and issues facing disadvantaged and vulnerable young and elderly people, and those people with significant health issues. We aim to support these people during the most trying periods of their lives and help give them the strength and confidence to enjoy a fulfilled life. Our aim is to support through volunteering and hands on help rather than solely providing financial support.
Fresh Visions aims to help and empower vulnerbale groups and individuals across SE England to help them realise and maximise their potential.
Alchemy World works to eradicate poverty in the developing world, with special focus in ethiopia and East Africa. It does so by empowering extremely poor young men and women to set up their won business and employ other people from their community. Alchemy World is also actively involved in changing the culture of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and providing other forms of community support including medical care, fair trade, water and sanitation and food aid/nutrition.
Future Skills Training provides training and support to disadvantaged young people in South London through a variety of basic educational, personal and social skills training that will enable them to grow into skilled, well developed, exciting, fully integrated members of society. This is underpinned by a one-to-one mentoring programme.
Supporting the GapGuru and MondoChallenge programme partner projects. Our main focus is in providing livelihood support, education grants and child welfare support.
GamesAid is a new UK video games industry based charity. It distributes funds to a diverse range of charities; it is a means of giving something back on behalf of the industry. GamesAid acts as a broker of charitable activity on behalf of the industry, taking advice from all sectors. It is a non trading body. The charity is administered by Trustees, who operate on a fixed term basis. It is formally run by a chairman, who is also on a fixed term. GamesAid is a children and young people's charity.
Gargunnock Community Trust is spearheading a set of fundraising events to raise money to renovate our village community centre. One of our projects is a "buy a brick" campaign allowing people to make a donation towards the refurbishment. Brick purchasers will be recognised in a commemorative plaque to be displayed within the refurbished building.
Gemin-i.org is a charity specialising in developing innovative web based solutions to improve education in the developing and developed worlds. It works at bridging cultural, religious and digital divides between disparate peoples around the world and lends a voice to young people, raising their concerns with policy makers. Gemin-i.org is a UK registered charity with charity registration number 1122931 and VAT number 899337552.
Maghera grandad, Gerry Kelly aims to cycle four hundred miles from Mizen Head in Cork to Fair Head in Antrim next weekend. Gerry is intending to cycle at ‘gael’ force speed and determined to complete the four hundred mile challenge in twenty four hours!
Ghana Education Project looks to promote the advancement of education in the Nkwanta region of North East Ghana and has helped to build and equip schools there. Founder Gill Norris was awarded the MBE for her efforts with GEP and now lives in Nkwanta.
Girlguiding UK is the largest organisation for girls and young women in the UK. It provides a girl only space for girls to develop and learn through varied and fun activities. Adult leaders give their time voluntarily to help deliver our unique programme.
Girton is a constituent College of the University of Cambridge. It fundraises to provide bursaries and grants to its students and subsidise research, teaching and improve its facilities.
Global Action Plan is the only major UK charity that focuses primarily on helping people across society to cut CO2 emissions in their daily lives. We support and inspire schools, communities, businesses and households across the UK to tackle climate change, reduce waste and work together through practical action.
Global Footsteps links communities at a grass roots level through education for sustainability
Through our Rural Campsite, Urban Green Roof Class Room and an on going healthy food and fitness programme Global Generation brings totether people of different ages, from different walks of life; encouraging them to care for each other, care for our communities and care for the world we live in.
Good Food Matters runs a cookery course teaching disadvantaged young people in Croydon to build healthier lifestyles. They learn about nutrition, health and how to cook healthy food. It helps those in care, leaving care, young carers, excluded, homeless, refugees, ex offenders, teenage mums and adults caring for these groups.
Good Foundation supports projects in developing countries, especially India, which are largely of an educational nature. These projects are administered by community action groups and provide local people with sustainable life skills, good health, employability.
Goodwill gives long term care and education to destitute children in South India, provides a family atmosphere, good food, health care and an education. Goodwill also provides trade training courses, a Tribal Outreach Project and has recently set up Scout & Guide groups.
We are an interdenominational Christian youth work charity. We have 4 projects Praxis - Estate based youth work; the Violence Intervention Project, a multi-disciplinary project working with 5-10 year olds and their families; Enable - Churches Youth work resourcing and support; and Impact, schools work.
Groundwork Devon and Cornwall help communities to regenerate living spaces throught Caradon, Plymouth, Restormel and Torbay. It covers Business, land, employment, youth, education and community. Its Horticultural Healing Project offers horticulture as a form of therapy to people with mental ill health and/or aquired brain injury.
We the Hampshire Narrow Gauge Railway Trust are a not for profit Charity that provides locomotives on loan to other Railway Charities and <p> <b>We desperately need your support !!</b> <p> ‘Cloister’ is one of the few remaining original ‘Quarry Hunslet’ locomotives built by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1891 for the Dinorwic Slate Quarry at Llanberis, she was named ‘Cloister’ after the winner of the 1893 Grand National. ‘Cloister’s’ original job was to haul Slate wagons on galleries half way up a mountain which she did for more than 70 years.<p> After 70 years service ‘Cloister’ was somewhat down at heel and a great deal of money time and effort was invested to return her to serviceable condition by 1998 ten years have passed and we must now replace her boiler tubes and get her through her 10 year tests and it is the cost of this work for which we desperately need your help. <p> The sum we need is £4440 please help us keep ‘Cloister’ running <p> So please donate whatever sum you can to our justgiving.com website appeal
The Hansard Society is the UK’s leading independent, non-partisan political research and education charity. Through providing resources for schools and teachers, holding events for public debate and producing research, we aim to strengthen parliamentary democracy and encourage greater public involvement in politics.
We work with rural Kenyan communities to improve educational opportunities by providing and upgrading school buildings and teaching materials. We provide direct support to primary and secondary schools in rural Kenya. We have no overheads, so all of your money goes towards the schools.
The Harris Bursary Fund, part of the University of Central Lancashire Foundation, supports UCLan students who are in dire need of help to fund their studies. Support is given in various forms including such things as computer equipment, book tokens and luncheon vouchers.
The Harrow Development Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is to increase funding for high priority capital projects at Harrow School, to increase funds for scholarships and bursaries awarded to pupils, and to establish a permanent endowment for the future of the school. Visit www.harrowdevtrust.com for more information.
An educational charity providing help for young people (under the age of 21) in Africa based on ability and need.
Helping Africa 100 works with small community groups in Tanzania committed to helping those less fortunate become sustainable. 100% of all donations are used for the benefit of these groups as the Trustees are funding all administration and travel expenses.
Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust works to support the restoration and music of the Cathedral from funding choral scholarships and stonemason apprenticeships through to the major restorations of the historic Willis organ and Cathedral Close.
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh offers courses across six schools (Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Built Environment, Life Sciences, Textiles and Design, Management and Languages, Engineering and Physical Sciences) and two post-grad centres (Edinburgh Business School and the Institute of Petroleum Engineering). The Alumni Fund was founded to enhance campus life in all its aspects for students.
Fundraising for Hillmead primary school which was destroyed by fire on the 5th of December 2008
The Holocaust Educational Trust works in schools and higher education institutions, providing teacher training workshops and lectures, as well as teaching aids and resource materials. Our aims are to teach the history of the Holocaust, preserve the memory of those who perished and to teach the lessons of the Holocaust, in order to learn lessons for the future.
Hope House seeks to provide facilities and services to the young people, children and parents of North London in order to cater for their physical, social, educational, spiritual, emotional and general welfare needs.
Hope in the Valley is a member Group of the Riding for the Disabled Association. Its aim is to give children with physical challenges the opportunity to learn to ride ponies, which benefits mobility and co-ordination whilst developing confidence and self esteem.
Enabling children and young people to make drug-free choices. Hope UK achieves this by training suitable volunteers as Drug Educators for their local communities throughout the UK, as well as by providing drug awareness talks and training for youth workers, parents and others with responsibility for children and young people. Each Educator costs £1,200 to train with an Open College Network accredited course and £540 per year thereafter for support and updating training.
Hope’s Place is a Christian-run organisation offering free and entirely pro-choice counselling to women and couples facing an unexpected pregnancy, the loss of a baby, post-natal depression or post-abortion stress. We also facilitate educational work in schools and churches. Our motivation as a Christian group is non-judgemental compassion.
Hove YMCA is a registered charity offering a range of services for children, young people and families in Sussex. Hove YMCA's main areas of expertise include: housing, youth and family support, sport, counselling and advice.
Hue Help is a charity that runs a variety of locally developed program across central Vietnam that are designed to improve the standard of living for the poorest communities in the region, with a particular focus on the health and education of poor children!
It provides underprivileged children from remote areas of the Himalayas with quality education, in a clean caring environment. We give them the skills necessary to participate in the development of their country and to support them in the preservation of their families and native culture.
The IEF is a charity to support the development and growth of integrated education in Northern Ireland by bridging the gap between the limited government money available and what is actually needed to help create and sustain integrated schools. It is entirely dependent on fundraising for its work.
Ignite aims to empower young people and enable them to make good choices through sports, creativity, team work, leadership development and mentoring
The objective of the London Chapter of IIM Ahmedabad Alumni Association is to provide a forum for the IIMA Alumni to interact and to undertake various activities - both social and professional in nature. Key objectives are IIMA Branding,Networking & Platform building. Two areas on which charity is currently focussed are Girl Child Education and women managers.
Impact Arts is a national community arts organisation. The main aim of Impact Arts is to use the arts as a catalyst for positive lasting change in peoples lives.
The Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) supports people who live with diabetes by providing them with free comprehensive information, promoting patient choice and funding research. This helps people to understand their disease and thus prevent long term complications such as sight loss, amputations and kidney failure.
The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) was founded in Geneva in 1997, to foster, on a global scale, deeper understanding of the values that unite us as a human community. Our aim is to promote an awareness of the importance of human values, encourage their development, and to initiate and support projects in the UK and throughout the world that meet the fundamental objectives of the IAHV organisation in Human Values (and which meet our criteria).
We help provide education for young people living in disadvantaged areas around the world. Through our projects we hope to improve levels of educational participation and achievement amongst those who need it most.
IntoUniversity aims to address underachievement and social exclusion among young people by offering an integrated programme of out-of-school study, mentoring, aspirational coaching, personal support and, in partnership with universities, specially-devised FOCUS weeks, days and weekends.
The Ironmongers’ Foundation was established in 1963, the 500th anniversary of the Ironmongers’ Company being granted their first charter. It enables the Company to give: a) scholarships to disadvantaged young men and women to read material sciences at university b) money for the restoration of historic iron work c) relief in need
A student run charity which provides a diverse range of innovative events and activities for the young Muslim community. The primary IUS objectives are to facilitate the teachings of the Quran and Ahlul Bayt, promote Islamic Unity, provide social activities, and promote social and cultural cohesion within a multicultural Britain.
The Island Trust exsists to help young people with disadvantaged backgrounds and from all walks of life experience the positive life changing experience and personal development offered by sailing adventures offshore and dinghy sailing and watersports activities
Jamia Al-Karam is a leading educational charity that strives to promote, enhance and develop communities in terms of education, training, resources and capacity building transcending race, gender, creed and ethnic background.
Without financial support from other people, 1996 Olympic 470 Silver Medallist, John Merricks would never have been able to fulfil his ambitions and demonstrate his remarkable talent for sailing. Set up by those closest to John following his untimely death, The John Merricks Sailing Trust seeks to help other young sailors (under 25) achieve their goals.
The objective of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is to encourage and assist young people to 'climb as high as they can dream', by providing annual scholarships and bursaries for their training and personal development in the pursuit of their ambitions.
JCMT provides quality training for young people in mountaineering, by offering subsidised courses run by professional guides both in Scotland and the Alps. Preference is given to young people who would otherwise be unable to afford such training and instruction.
Jubilee Church is fun and friendly and has family at its core. We have a vibrant, passionate and culturally rich congregation which is young at heart and busy growing and maturing so you're sure to find great friends and inspiration to live life to the full with Jesus Christ at the centre.
JusB has a vision of providing a brighter future for young people in Bromley. By accompanying youngsters through thick and thin on their journey to independence, JusB helps them to: develop their identity/self-esteem; avoid involvement in crime/anti-social behaviour; discover new skills/talents; and live in harmony within their local community.
It is a Christian based youth work charity providing services to children and young people in Woodbridge and surrounding villages. Our mission statement is to work with people of all faiths and none.
The Kent and Medway Charity Team group supports parents and communities through the development of Walking Buses to schools throughout the whole of Kent. It provides the necessary safety equipment and organises fun events for Walking Bus families. It also arranges Big Quizzes, and fundraising abseils and zipwire events.
Khulisa programmes seek to reach the hearts and minds of individuals caught up in a cycle of crime and violence. It offers unconventional approaches that apply non-violent communication and survival strategies to social problems effecting radical change among the individuals, and entire communities
We aim to start the first Italian school in London. It will be bi-lingual and bi-cultural, with the Italian curriculum integrated by the English one. We believe this is highly beneficial to the development of today’s children, living in an increasingly diverse society. It will offer a well rounded low cost education to children from any nationality.
Ladybarn Community Association is a local charity offering a variety of services to children, young people, families and older people. Services include: Playgroup, parenting classes, youth projects, residentials, outreach sessions, luncheon and social clubs, promotion of independent living and crime reduction and healthy living initiatives.
Leaside is a young person driven Centre. The Trust focuses on the personal development of young people of East London. We develop self confidence, trust, self discipline and teamwork through Outdoor pursuits, mainly canoeing.
Leatherhead Youth Project is a Christian charity that supports young people in its local community by providing a high level of youth work. It encourages positive behaviour in young people by offering suitable activities, educational opportunities, information, mentoring, care and counselling.
The Leicester Masaya Link Group (LMLG) co-ordinates the town twinning link between Leicester and the city of Masaya in Nicaragua. It works towards the relief of poverty by supporting partnerships for sustainable development in the Masaya region and helps to raise awareness of global issues through educational projects across all sectors of the community in Leicester and the surrounding area.