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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
Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young people and 100,000 adults across the UK helping them fulfil their potential. It gives people regardless of gender, age, faith or economic background the chance to learn new skills and make life long friends.
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 £330,000 and because they are a voluntary organisation the money needs to be raised by the Scouts themselves and their supporters. With only £105,000 raised so far they have a long way to go and need all the help they can get!
1st Southwark Park Brownies takes girls aged between 6 and 10 from the Southwark, Bermonsey and Rotherhithe areas of South London. We meet on Wednesday evenings, and go on lots of fun trips and camps.
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
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.
Action Transport Theatre is an award winning new writing company creating theatre, for, by and with young people. The company produces professional touring productions for audiences of children and young people, and delivers writing and youth theatre projects for young participants.
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.
AKIN was established 5 years ago to help children in poor countries by providing food, clothing, shelter, health care and education. It currently has 5 projects: in India, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Sierra Leone.
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
The primary goal of the foundation is to promote and support the development of the Bulgarian university education through a number of initiatives including the organisation and sponsorship of conferences, workshops, short study exchanges and summer schools for highly qualified applicants.
Educational and Community Development Charity Based in the Two Deprived Wards of Biscot and Bury Park in Luton.
Our appeal is to replace the All Saints' Youth and Community Hall in Didcot. The existing hall is the home of local guides and scouts. It is well over 40 years old and desperately needs replaced by a modern building to serve the community for the foreseeable future. Please support us. Thank you.
Raise funds or donate directly towards the £35,000 needed to restore the historic peal of 5 bells dating from 1590 in the even more historic wooden bell tower of All Saints in the North Hampshire village of Dummer. All Saints is recorded in the Domesday Book and was identified by Sir John Betjeman as being of historic significance.
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.
ARCADE is an innovative charity that visits primary and secondary schools in Berkshire presenting life-skills based interactive alcohol and drug education projects. We seek to empower young people to make their own decisions. We give young people time to think, weigh up and form their own opinions.
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.
It brings young disadvantaged children from inner city areas out to the West Sussex countryside. Many of the youngsters have special needs: some are blind or deaf; others have educational, physical and emotional problems. The aim is to give them new skills, greater confidence and some fun.
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.
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.
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.
For further information, see www.avfoundation.org
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
Beverley Minster is one of the finest church buildings in England. The mission of the thriving congregations and daughter churches includes the pastoral care of a large parish, an extensive youth ministry, excellent music and the welcome of thousands of visitors, pilgrims and visitors each year.
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.
Birmingham City Mission is a Christian charity established in 1966. It strives both to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and express God?s love through many caring projects, including work with the homeless, those in poverty, the elderly and children & young people.
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.
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 over 7000 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...
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.
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 SC038803
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.
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!
Callander Youth Project aims to improve the quality of life of young people, aged 11 to 25, in Callander and the Surrounding rural area by providing and supporting recreational and educational activities.
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.
A charity that helps improve the mental wellbeing of our society.
The Changemakers Foundation exists to discover, inspire, develop and connect young people who lead positive change in their world. We also clear their path in the world by influencing the culture of organisations and the direction of policy.
A Scottish charity working with schools, universities, public and voluntary organisations and the business community to develop values based education and training.
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.
It provides additional educational resources eg new school minibuses
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.
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.
CA offers evangelism training and discipleship for Christian students aged 16 - 25. They are encouraged to emulate the works of Christ in bringing relief and change to those who are disadvantaged or suffering around them.
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.
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 Sea Cadet s are a voluntary uniformed youth organisation open to young people aged 10-18yrs Run by enthusiastic adult volunteers they aim to encourage good citizenship and provide qualifications (incl. D of E & BTEC awards). Cadets learn life skills whilst having fun and making friends.
The charity was set up for the purpose of allocating income received for charitable purposes directed wholly or mainy to the benefit of the City of Westminster.
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 promoting the understanding of Buddhism primarily through audio-visual media.
We specialise in Buddhist DVD and online materials for schools and free online materials for young people at home and temple worldwide.
Clifton College is an independent boarding and day school for girls and boys aged from 3 to 18.
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.
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.
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.
? 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
? Certificate of Thanks
? Invitation to the Patrons Opening Ceremony
Donate from £1 to £249 to become a Supporter of Coggeshall Scouts & Guides. In recognition of your support:
? Name on the Supporters section of our web-site
? Inclusion in the Supporters Register which will be kept in th new HQ
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We help local people and businesses manage their charitable giving by setting up Funds for causes that are close to their heart.
Conflict & Change is a voluntary organisation building bridges of understanding within and between communities in Newham, East London, one of the most diverse areas of the United Kingdom. In 2010 we will celebrate 25 years of bringing Newham people together.
We do this through:
* A conflict resolution team using mediation to support neighbours, families and community groups experiencing conflict. * A community development programme building understanding and cooperation within and between communities in Newham. * A training programme in communication skills, facilitation and mediation. * An education programme for children, young people and the adults who work with them.
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.
PHYSICAL, SPRITUAL, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE 6 TO 25 YEARS OF AGE
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
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.
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
DAY1 is a Scottish based charity providing 15 year olds from tough social backgrounds with a year long one-to-one mentoring service. Each young person discovers a positive direction in their lives and sets themselves up to move into sustainable employment or further training leading to the same.
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
Dialdruglink is the leading charity in Cambridgeshire working with young people at risk of sexual exploition and substance misuse. We improve the lives of young people in danger, providing a safe place to explore positive change.
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.
We are a charity providing educational outdoor adventure activities for disadvantaged and disabled young people of all abilities. Our main focus is children with special needs including young people with autism, Asperges Syndrome, Downs Syndrome, the hearing and vision impaired and a range of physically disabled young people including wheelchair users. Many of our young people suffer from one or more of the above. We also run courses for disadvantaged primary and secondary school children from mainstream schools in poor inner city areas.
Our aim is to ensure that all young people, regardless of ability, special need or disadvantage, are given the opportunity to experience quality outdoor education, in a safe environment, to improve not only their physical fitness but their confidence and self esteem to enable them to meet the challenges of everyday life, today and in the future.
We have recently completed an all weather wheelchair friendly sports area and upgraded the entrance paths to our sensory garden to make wheelchair access easier.
Our next challenge is to raise the funds to build a state of the art indoor climbing wall with unique and specific provision for non ambulent youngsters, which will demonstrate to other organisations and individuals what we at Dukes Barn already know, that being physically disabled does not mean being excluded from exciting and healthily competitive sporting pastimes.
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.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is the world?s leading public celebration of writers, readers and remarkable literature, set in the heart of Scotland?s capital city. 2010 includes 800 writers, from established prize-winners to completely new blood and a range of new themes and events.
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 .
Education Africa a leading South African charity, with over 20 years experience of successful project delivery. Set up to assist disadvantaged and vulnerable children gain access to relevant, quality education. It's projects offer access to education from pre-school to school leaver and beyond.
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.
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 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.
First Base is a drug, alcohol and gambling information centre. Our services include support projects for Veterans, families and women at risk of violence as a result of addiction problems. We deliver presentations, training, issue food parcels and give ?signposting? advice to visitors to the Agency.
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.
Sharing Air Smiles! fly2help lifts the horizons of people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures through the medium of flight. We support those with life-limiting and chronic illnesses; families who have suffered some form of tragedy and those who are working to recover a sense of self-worth and need a life-boost. This includes those struggling to live with bereavement and disability, isolation or poverty and people who have suffered extreme neglect and abuse. An exhilarating flight gives our beneficiaries the chance to see the world from a new perspective leaving their worries on the ground.
The people with whom we work come from various backgrounds and face disadvantage in a variety of forms: social, economic, physical, educational and cultural.
Many are from areas of social deprivation, both urban and rural. They may be from troubled family backgrounds, and that includes those who are or have been in care or are victims of abuse. Some have emotional or behavioural problems, others live with learning difficulties and special educational needs.
By giving these people the opportunity to experience the liberation and freedom of flight, our team hopes to inspire and develop their imagination and to enhance their self-determination. The extra boost that comes from the freedom of the skies and the exhilaration of flight renews motivation, enthuses and increases long term self esteem and confidence.
Turning Ordinary Days into Extraordinary Adventure
FOCUS provides a range of personal development and volunteering opportunities for young people in the East Midlands.
Great Marlow School is a secondary school in Marlow Bucks for students aged 11 - 18. Friends of Great Marlow School raise funds to help pay for equipment, resources, update facilities and the general working environment which enhances the learning of all pupils.
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.
We help the school to win by raising much needed funds. We raised a record-breaking £24,000 last academic year, which is part of a two year target to help fund the transformation of the current LRC and school canteen into a wonderfully rich and innovative Learning Centre for all students.
We raise funds to provide facilities and engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. We build relationships between the staff, parents and the wider community. We are helping raise the £64,000 needed to complete the redevelopment of our school.
The Constitution aims to advance the education of students, their families and community within Stoke Newington and surrounding area.
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.
The FutureSense Foundation supports volunteer work that contributes to community development in some of the poorest regions of the world. We partner with over 100 non-profit organisations and local charities to address a range of critical development issues. By providing financial support and human resources for livelihood support, education and child welfare programmes, we strive to make a positive impact in underprivileged communities in Africa, Asia, South America and Eastern Europe.
Our vision: A world where all young people are valued and fulfill their true potential
Our mission: To open doors for young people through unconventional learning and innovative partnerships
Futureversity believes all young people have the potential to be extraordinary. We offer inspiring courses to 11-25 year olds to develop the skills and self-belief they need to make the most of their lives.
We are youth led and not like any other organisation. Dynamic, positive and unconventional, our charity has gained recognition locally and nationally as a model of good practice in the field of study support and out of school hours learning.
Set up originally in 1995 as a crime prevention initiative in Tower Hamlets during the summer holidays, in 2006 we were commissioned by the Department for Children, Schools & Families to replicate our successful summer model across London. In 2009, we achieved this goal with a summer programme running in all 32 London boroughs.
We have recently rebranded to Futureversity (previously Tower Hamlets Summer University) so that we can fulfil our ambition to have a Futureversity programme available to all young people across the country.
Our aim is to advance the education of children and young people in The Gambia,by the provision of funds,equipment and by offering training to teachers. Since our formation in 2001 , we started supporting a single school, we now support a large number of schools including 3 built by us..
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 is an educational charity helping children around the world share ideas and work together for a brighter future.
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.
Guiding advances the education of girls through Rainbows, Brownies, guides and Senior Section.
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.
The Girlguiding UK Centenary Fund makes grants to individual girls and young women aged 5-25, to help them follow their dream. Each grant will have a real impact on the life of the recipient- inspiring girls regardless of their background, to learn, develop skills and of course, have fun!
A membership organisation that specialises in providing fun and inspiring local groups where girls and young women can belong, achieve and discover Jesus! GB companies are primarily for girls and young women, aged four to 18, and meet most weeks of the year in safe and friendly environments.
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.
Going For Goal are The Irish Fopotbal Associations Official Charity Partners. The IFA's charity partners are Mencap, Positive Futures and The Prince's Trust. The Prince's Trust helps young people who most need help to overcome barriers and get their lives working. Positive Futures and Mencap both support people with a learning disability and their families.
Girlguiding UK is working in partnership with the Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile and sending groups of six Girlguiding UK members to Chile each year to achieve the following aims: - Growing Guiding - Female Empowerment - Leadership Development
Girlguiding UK is working in partnership with NAGGGS (National Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) to achieve the following aims: ? Training and development of existing and potential leaders and trainers. ? PR/Recruitment in the Regions of leaders and new members.
This Fund supports members of Girlguiding UK to participate in GOLD (Guiding Overseas Linked with Development) projects which range from HIV/AIDS awareness in Honduras to leadership development in Tanzania. It also helps with extra costs, such as a disability, equipment or they require a carer.
Girlguiding UK is working in partnership with the Egyptian Guides Association and sending groups of six Girlguiding UK members each year to deliver workshops and training in employment and business skills. The partnership began in 2008 and the aims include growing guiding and leadership development.
Girlguiding UK is working in a three-way partnership with the Fiji Girl Guide Association and the New Zealand Guide Association. Groups of four Girlguiding UK members and four New Zealand members travel to Fiji each year to deliver workshops ranging from healthy eating to HIV/AIDS awareness.
Girlguiding UK will be working in partnership with the Guyana Girl Guides Association (GGGA). Groups of six Girlguiding UK members will travel to Guyana to deliver workshops and training ranging from leadership development to the environment and conservation awareness.
Girlguiding UK has been working in partnership with the Guias de Honduras since 2005. Groups of six Girlguiding UK members deliver workshops in raising awareness of sexual health and teenage pregnancy. Training also includes increasing self-esteem, confidence and advocacy.
Girlguiding UK will be working in partnership with the Malawi Girl Guides Association (MAGGA). Groups of six Girlguiding UK members will travel to Malawi to deliver workshops and training ranging from leadership development and finance management to conservation awareness.
Girlguiding UK has been working in partnership with the Russian Association of Girl Scouts since 2007. Groups of six Girlguiding UK members travel to Russia each year to deliver workshops in leadership development and the recruitment and retention of volunteers.
Girlguiding UK has been working in partnership with the Tanzania Girl Guides Association (TGGA) since 2009. Groups of six Girlguiding UK members will travel to Tanzania to deliver workshops and training in leadership development and raising awareness of guiding.
Good Food Matters runs healthy cookery courses for disadvantaged young people in Croydon. We are currently fundraising to build a Community Food Learning Centre that will give our target groups and their families access to affordable, healthy, organic, food and help them to achieve long-term outcomes that will have a positive impact on their health, wellbeing and future prospects in life. To find out more visit our website: www.goodfoodmatters.org.uk
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.
Welcome to the Gordonstoun page at JustGiving. Your donation will be most helpful in taking the School a step closer to achieving its ambitious building development and endowment goals. Thank you for your contribution and support.
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.
Promoting education to help poor rural African children escape grinding poverty.
It works with vulnerable children and adults at risk to develop skills and coping strategies and services and strategies to meet their needs.
We the Hampshire Narrow Gauge Railway Trust are a not for profit Charity that provides locomotives on loan to other Railway Charities and
We desperately need your support !!
?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.
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.
The sum we need is £4440 please help us keep ?Cloister? running
So please donate whatever sum you can to our justgiving.com website appeal
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.
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.
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!
Hull Children?s University provides learning experiences to raise the achievements and aspirations of local children, supporting schools in their delivery of the national curriculum and the government?s aims outlined in ?Every Child Matters?.
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.
Provide financial and practical support in the education and development of pre-school children
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.
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.
OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD TRUST ACROSS THE WORLD'S DIVIDES. OUR PROGRAMMES ARE VARIED BUT INCLUDE BRIDGE-BUILDING & DIALOGUES IN COMMUNITIES AND CITIES; MAKING FILMS ABOUT CONFLICT RESOLUTION; WORKING WITH COMMUNITY BUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS.
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 Trust provides opportunities to motivate and engage learners, of all ages and abilities ? using the theme of sport to raise achievement and inspire learners. The Trust aims to be wholly inclusive and encourages a healthy and active lifestyle for all.
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.
One of the activities of the Jamie Oliver Foundation offers young marginalised people, often in need of an opportunity, a chance to transform their lives through the experience of learning to work in the restaurant industry. At the beginning of their training at the Fifteen Restaurant, all of our Apprentices are unemployed and not in education; most have experienced personal and social difficulties, housing problems and substance abuse. Through our unique tailored Apprentice and personal development programme, we support them to overcome these issues. They graduate as qualified chefs with hands on experience allowing them to be employed in some of the country's best restaurants. Through our unique tailored Apprentice and personal development programme, we support them to overcome these issues. They graduate as qualified chefs with hands on experience allowing them to be employed in some of the country's best restaurants.
The HMC JCR Charitable Trust provides funds for academic purposes, including hardship, to all current Harris Manchester College students.
It tries to cover those unforseen events in life that can overtake anybody at anytime and seem utterly overwhelming.
The JLE is an education and social centre for young Jews. It offers a wide variety of dynamic classes, events and trips and provides an opportunity for like minded people to connect to their Jewish roots in a warm and welcoming environment.
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
KISS works in Uganda to support vulnerable children, their families and their communities. It does this by providing funding for education; medical treatment; families that care for orphaned children or are in difficult circumstances; support for young mothers and social outreach projects.
KKF is a community organisation which helps refugee and asylum-seeking families rebuild their lives at the centre of the community. The foundation helps refugees overcome the challenges faced when arriving in the UK through various projects such as clubs, trips, mentoring, summer school and advocacy
L.A.T.C.H Listening And Talking Can help is a vital community support Charity based in Northern Ireland. LATCH is dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people, creating a better understanding of the core role mental health plays in personal well being to reduce levels of self harm and suicide.
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.
It provides spiritual and social services to the community around Lewisham
LGBT Youth Scotland is the only national organisation in Scotland providing dedicated support services for young and vulnerable lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people. We provide a lifeline to thousands of young people ?coming out? and ?staying out?, exchanging fear and isolation for friends,support and a new start in life. We passionately believe that every LGBT young person should have a voice and we strive to ensure that all LGBT young people feel included in the life of Scotland. However, there are still thousands of vulnerable young people in need of our support, who we don't yet reach. Your kind donation and support will enable us to transform and extend our services into rural and deprived areas of Scotland, ensuring that all LGBT young people are reached and given the support they deserve.
The County based voluntary organisation empowering young people and disabled people to make positive changes to their lives and to achieve their potential through informal education. It gives individuals unique opportunities through training and life experiences, encouraging and developing vital skills such as teamwork, leadership and other social skills.
The Limpsfield Trust supports Christian youthwork at Haslemere Ventures for teenagers from all backgrounds.
The Link works with vulnerable and at risk individuals, many of whom experience deprivation, exclusion or loneliness. We provide a range of facilities, programmes and support for young people; older people; children and young parents; migrant workers; people experiencing chronic addiction to alcohol; and churches and community groups wishing to engage in community and good relations work. Our work is underpinned by community development principles and our mission is to seek to accept and value individuals as they are, enabling them to recognise their self worth and encouraging them to achieve their full potential.
Liquid is unique and flexible in its approach to youth work, providing a range of services from one2ones, projects and trips. It has created an organic framework around relational youth work that’s detached from buildings and seeks to invest values revolved around aspects of daily life and inspiration.
Lively Minds is working to improve the lives of children and youth in Ghana and Ugana by setting up community-run play centres, promoting good hygiene practices and supporting and empowering their caregivers and educators.
Global Hope is the term used for Liverpool Hope University’s educational programmes and exchanges that enable students and staff to share skills and knowledge with partner institutions in developing countries. Staff and Students involved in the programmes are expected to fundraise to enable their participation and the provision of resources.
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Loldia School Fund is dedicated to the support of Loldia Primary School, Lake Naivasha, Kenya. The school has 1,600 children aged 4-16 and few resources of its own. Loldia School Fund helps provide buildings, support teachers, provide teaching equipment and scholarships to secondary school.
LOOK offers support, information and advice to the families of visually impaired children and links parents to share experiences. The Youth Project helps to promote independence amongst young people. Donations assist LOOK in the work we undertake and we are very grateful for your support.
Holidays for families in need Youth and community work The alleviation of poverty and the effects of poverty with the City of Manchester. Financial support to under privileged families enablity them to enjoy a modest but desperately needed holiday.
The Lord Wandsworth Foundation gives a stable, caring and inspirational education at Lord Wandsworth College to children who have lost the support of a parent through death, divorce or separation. Since the Foundation was established in 1912 over 2500 children have been supported - please help us to support the Foundationers of the future.
Love for Life is a local Northern Ireland charity, passionate about helping to create a society where children and underage young people can be alcohol, drug and sex free.
Maccabi GB endeavours to support the long term future of British Jewry by engaging and developing the entire community and especially young people, in a broad range of Jewish sporting, educational and social activities, whilst actively promoting the centrality of Israel.
To advance education for the public benefit of adults and children in Africa, in particular Malawi by the provision of equipment and materials to schools, orphanages, colleges and communities.
The Mall School Trust is a charitable organisation linked to the Mall School in Twickenham. The Trust is currently involved in raising funds for a new performing arts centre at The Mall School.
'Manavata' derives its name from Sanskrit for 'Humanity'. It's mission is to create and promote a Healthy, Happy and Harmonious (3H) world. It helps poor & needy and does voluntary work in the areas of health, education and Environment: www.manavata.org
Maple School PTA supports and enhances the activities of the school. Funds raised buy equipment for the classrooms and subsidise activities. Additional resources are made available to the unit specialising in the education and development of children with hearing difficulties which is one of the few in the county .
At Maranatha Care Children our belief is that South African orphans, street children and other children and young people at risk, should not be denied the opportunities that every child deserves.
We aim to help South African children by offering development in education and life skills, providing a suitable home environment and safeguarding the future of those children and young people in residential care. All children are entitled to grow up in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment. But at Maranatha Care Children we also want to empower children and young people to fulfill their full potential.
The Matthew Project - a Norfolk charity. Supporting people with drug and alcohol related issues. Providing innovative education about the risks of drugs and alcohol. Empowering people to make more informed choices. Assisting ALL members of the community with drug and alcohol problems including the user and worried relatives and friends. The Youth Team educate young people about the risks of substances, helping them to make more informed and safer life choices, ideally before any dependencies develop.
MDSCT highlights and promotes Anglo Sikh Heritage, through the Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail and other educational and community initiatives. The Trust's guiding principle is that shared heritage can be used to transcend perceived and entrenched differences and promote a harmonious future generation of citizens based on commonality, not differences.
Its objects are to advance the education of the public, including the promotion of the study and research for the public benefit into the extinction of animals,flora and fauna; to promote protection of the environment and of endangered species; to create and maintain the Mass Extinction Memorial Observatory.
MYA creates positive and lasting change in the lives of Merseyside?s young people. It works with young people (7-25), offering activities and projects in areas including Alternative Education, Arts, Youth Work, Disability Equality, Sports, Health, Infrastructure Support and Support Services.
Driven by Christian values and a passion to improve the lives of young people, The Message Trust reaches over 50,000 teenagers annually. It works in schools, communities, youth projects, prisons and via its pop-bands to help those from Manchester's most deprived estates to fulfil their potential and contribute positively to their communities.
The MGS Trust provides funds to support means-tested bursaries at The Manchester Grammar School and manages funds raised for building improvements.
Monyhull Church is central to new 600 home estate on the former Monyhull Hospital site. Agreement reached with Council to develop a combined church and community facility. Plan to refurbish the church building and add annexe with community amenities. Planning permission now granted, goal to raise 250,000 by early 2009.
Moreton Hall is an independent girls? school in Shropshire. The Foundation raises funds for bursaries and scholarships so as many girls as possible may benefit from education at Moreton. One named award for an all-rounder is made in memory of Emily Higson, tragically killed aged 22 in an accident with a speeding police car in 2003.
The Movement for Reform Judaism (www.reformjudaism.org.uk) seeks to reach out to and engage with Jews ?where they are?; to understand their Jewish needs and facilitate a wide range of continuing Jewish journeys. We support the 42 Reform synagogues across the UK and offer educational and social programming including activities for youth (more info: www.rsy-netzer.org.uk) and an initiative for young adults (more info: www.jeneration.org) . Reform Judaism offers authentic, pluralist Judaism, rooted in tradition yet in dialogue with modernity.
Musequality, founded in May 2007, sets up and supports music projects for some of the poorest children in the developing world. Our aim is not to produce professional musicians but to give vulnerable children the chance to learn skills ? such as self-confidence, problem-solving, numeracy and goal-setting ? and build a sense of identity that will give them a route out of poverty and away from the risks of drug culture, violence and crime. Founded by David Juritz, internationally acclaimed violinist who busked his way around the world fundraising for the charity, read more about us at www.musequality.org.
The Museum of London Group is a charity which provides comprehensive resources on London for people of all backgrounds, faiths and abilities both in London and around the world. The Museum aims to inspire a passion for London. It works with over 100,000 London schoolchildren every year. Your money will help them continue to do this.
Music for Youth is an educational charity with a worldwide reputation for its work in music education. It provides free access to educational and performance opportunities for all kinds of groups of young musicians and audiences through a nationwide series of festivals and concerts.
n:flame is a christian charity that works with young people to inspire them and encourage them to live full lives.
The Nailsea Tithe Barn Trust has been established as a Charity to secure the restoration of a Grade II* Listed Tithe Barn dating back to the 1480's for use as a community facility. The £1m project has secured £750,000 to date (including £500,000 from Heritage Lottery Fund) and we need to raise a further £250,000 within the next year. All contributions are very gratefully received. - The Trustees
CYP is the UK?s largest and most enduring network of clubs and projects offering ?a place to belong? where over 400,000 young people can take part in inspiring activities and develop their full potential who are supported by 30,000 volunteers
The charity operates The National Museum of Computing based at Bletchley Park near Milton Keynes. The museum, which is open to visitors and researchers, catalogs the development of computing primarily in the UK. It operates regular school visits.
National Playbus provides the back-up and support to over 200 mobile play, youth and community projects around the UK. It helps new projects every year take to the road and provide essential community services in both urban and rural settings.
NEST works with communities to build homes for orphaned and vulnerable children in regions affected by economic hardship, using eco-friendly and sustainable housing solutions.
New Life Mexico is a charity that supports children and young people in Mexico who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused.
Following the tragic murder of Garry Newlove in August 2007, Helen Newlove, Garry's wife wanted to do something practical to bring the community spirit back to the town and make sure that Garry's name lives on for the right reasons.
N-Gage aims to inform and educate young people to enable them to make right choices and reach their full potential. We also aim to give young people the tools they need to work well within their local communities and schools and teach them the benefit of positive behaviour. We work primarily with young people who are at risk of exclusion from school and also those who are involved in anti social activities. We run School Inclusion Programmes, Community Action events and Detached Youth Work Programmes.
The NGFDG provide a safe environment for people of all ages to take part in football related activities leading to improved health, well-being, sporting ability, as well as encouraging people to feel part of a community. NGFDG's motto is ?OPORTUNITAS?.
Its aim is to preserve the old Library building in Norden, Rochdale and provide a community venue for local groups ranging from young people to the elderly. It offers young people an alternative to anti-social behaviour plus an opportunity for isolated senior members of the community to interact with others.
Northampton Youth Ministry Office. NYMO is an agency of the Catholic Diocese of Northampton (a Registered Charity) which supports youth ministry in the diocese. In partnership with young people and those that work with them, we actively encourage the personal and spiritual growth of our young people in their relationship with Jesus Christ and each other.
Caring for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife casualties, providing awareness of wildlife issues and education through talks and work experience placements.
Ocean Youth Trust Scotland provides adventurous educational opportunities for young people aged 12-24 to develop their knowledge about themselves, others, and society. Above all Ocean Youth Trust Scotland makes sailing fun. This ensures that young people, and volunteers, can learn: Teamwork and mutual trust, a sense of equality and fairness, the importance of lifelong learning. Responsibility for their own actions and decisions, Understanding of the needs and backgrounds of others, Awareness of the environment and a range of sea, sailing, and other social skills.
Octavia Foundation supports people living and working in central & west London. Our projects include activities for older, vulnerable and disabled people, projects for young people, employment and training advice and placements, financial inclusion initiatives and community events.
Off The Street Kids (OTSK) was founded in 2008 to provide much needed support for marginalised children and young people in South Africa. OTSK's first project is a programme for young people leaving residential care (homes for children and young people) in Cape Town.
Often when a young person leaves care they have no choice but to go and live on the streets because they have neither the skills to support themselves nor a home to return to.
Research has shown that, ill equipped to live by legitimate means, too often they end up in prison after falling into a downward spiral of drugs and crime.
Our goal is to help them develop their skills, further their education and provide them with somewhere to live, in order for them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible adults.
The Oliver Foundation is a UK based charity working with other charitable organisations in South Africa, to create educational opportunities for people living in deprived communities with the aim of helping to create a sustainable future for people and the environment.
One KX is a community centre in the heart of Kings Cross. Built on 5 floors, our centre provides activity programmes for the local community ranging from after school, youth and holiday schemes to adult studio and gym programmes, we also offer a range of training for people living in the surrounding area.
Onechild assists education and enterprise projects in Ghana. It works with a number of centres, helping young adults to develop skills to gain employment or become self-employed within their community.
Only Connect UK is creative arts company using theatre to reach prisoners, ex-offenders and young people at risk of crime and exclusion.
It exists to help homeless and vulnerable young people aged 16-25 in West Lothian by providing an emergency short stay hostel, supported accommodation and an outreach support service.
The OPEN Youth Trust is a Norfolk based charity working to provide safe activities for people aged 13-25yrs, including the OPEN Youth Venue which will be a leading ‘world class’ hub of activity for the young people of Norfolk. Other projects include OPEN Road Motor Project in addition to CLOSED Ltd & H2O Wash and Valet which have been set up to bring revenue to the Trust.
Help raise funds for Ordsall Hall Museum, Salford's grade 1 listed Tudor hall. Your donation will go towards restoration, redevelopment, landscaping, outreach programmes and community workshops.
Orphans of Rwanda, Inc. (ORI) is dedicated to helping orphans and other socially vulnerable young people in Rwanda pursue a university education and ultimately become leaders in driving economic development and social reconciliation. ORI currently supports 120 talented students, many of whom were affected by the 1994 genocide and diseases such as HIV/AIDS.
Oxfordshire Association for Young People support voluntary based youth clubs and youth groups. They provide advice and training to volunteers as well as providing young people with positive activities. OAYP support youth club development within the County of Oxfordshire
PAPYRUS is a national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Helpline, HOPELineUK - 08000 68 41 41, calls are free from BT landlines, other networks and mobile rates may vary. The helpline is staffed by trained professionals providing practical advice, support and information to anyone concerned that someone they know is feeling suicidal. PAPYRUS publishes useful resources, which can be downloaded free-of-charge.
Parents and Children Together has been building and strengthening families since 1911. Every day PACT works with children and their parents or carers on a one-to-one basis or at drop-in group sessions at projects across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. PACT is also an approved adoption and fostering agency and finds "forever families" for some of the 5,000 children each year who need a permanent placement. PACT's education arm provides nationally recognised courses for those working in social care settings "from crèche to care home.
Path to Possibilities funds the education of disadvantage young people in Nigeria. It grants schorlarship funds to talented but poor students. Path to Possibilities also shares best teaching practice with state funded schools in Nigeria.
Pattenmakers supports General Charitable purposes but especially those connected with : - The City of London The Boot and Shoe Trade St Margaret Pattens Guild Church Education
Perth Youth Ochestra provides performance opportunities for young musicians who live in Perth and Kinross. Every three years the orchestra undertakes an overseas tour, and is currently fundraising for a tour to Aschaffenburg, Germany in July 2010.
TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OFTHE INHABITANTS OF PLYMOUTH AND NEIGHBOURING AREAS INA COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, IN PARTICULAR IN RELATION TO ISLAM AND THE CUSTOMS, CULTURES ANDBELIEFS OF ISLAMIC PEOPLES PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR RECREATION IN THE INTERESTS OFSOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF INHABITANTS.
Precious Sisters is a charity trust created to support the education of girls and young women in Kenya. We sponsor under-privileged girls through four years of secondary school at Precious Blood Kilungu.
Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.
Youth charity The Prince's Trust needs to raise £1 million a week in order to help change young lives in the UK. The Trust gives practical and financial support, developing skills such as confidence and motivation. It works with 14-30 year olds who have struggled at school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law. Since 1976 The Prince of Wales?s charity has helped over 600,000 n young people and continues to support 100 more every day.
The Private Equity Foundation (PEF)’s mission is to empower young people to reach their full potential. It does this by investing both money and expertise from the private equity community, to help excellent charities working in the UK and Europe achieve a step-change in their impact.
Project Gem is an educational charity which works with young disadvantaged children in the UK and Brazil. It uses the arts as a means of encouraging communication and expression, empowering young vulnerable people to choose an active participation within society. Gem won first prize in the state of Bahia, Brazil as the best educational charity.
PV, supports orphans in Botswana, It encourages people to give up a week of their working life in order to assist the development of the children. 100% of all funds raised go directly towards the funding of materials and clothing for the children.
ProjectScotland is the revolutionary volunteering organisation for 16-25 year olds in Scotland. Our volunteering placements help young people discover new skills, confidence and experience in something they are interested in which will help them in later life.
For 14 years the QPR Community Scheme has built bridges, formed bonds and aidied children and young adults, whilst breaking down barriers and improving people’s everyday life. It has reached over half a million children across the boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Brent, Hillingdon and Westminster.
Quartet Community Foundation works across the West of England to build strong communities and improve the lives of local people. We connect individuals, companies, trusts and statutory agencies with the causes that matter to them and manage charitable funds on their behalf. Grants are awarded from these funds in line with each donor's wishes.
We are the mainstream communal organisation for Orthodox Judaism in the UK.
Raleigh expeditions inspire people from all walks of life, ages and nationalities to make a difference to communities and environments. Through adventure and challenge we help them reach their full potential as global citizens. Our vision is to awaken a sense of life-purpose and belonging, creating a united global community working together to rise to the challenges of the world we live in.
Reach to Teach aims to 'reach the un-reached': providing education to children in remote rural areas of India. We believe that education provides a foundation to allow people to create better lives for themselves. We teach children in formal recognised standards and in ?life? skills such as health education and environmental awareness.
It serves the people in need in Reading and overseas. There are projects in the UK to help young and disabled people.Overseas in Kenya there is an ongoing support for Nyambi an aids orphanage in Nairobi which rescues very young children who are abandoned in the slums.
It provides training for teachers in rural Africa for the development of teaching and learning in rural schools
Reed's School provides a boarding school education and pastoral care for children who have had the misfortune to have lost one or both parents through death or a family tragedy. Support and encouragement is given to help them recover and achieve their full potential.
RefugeeYouth exists to combat alienation and despair amongst young refugees by promoting opportunities for their development. Young people work together to create an environment of friendship and belonging in which they can inspire each other and gain strength and power through creative learning.
A charity which helps some of Milton Keynes most troubled and disadvantaged children develop physical, social and academic skills by teaching them to ride and care for horses. Riding lessons are complemented by a programme of horse focussed clubroom sessions designed to enhance personal skills such as responsibility, sharing, consideration for others, politeness, self esteem and confidence.
Romsey Mill creates opportunities with disadvantaged young people and families in Cambridgeshire. With a long-term relational approach it furthers development through activities shaped with participants. Romsey Mill works with young parents, young families, young people on the autistic spectrum and young people needing focused support to increase confidence and skills.
Our aim is to provide (through the medium of sea training in offshore craft) opportunities for young people and people with disabilities to acquire those attributes of a seaman, namely; a sense of responsibility, resourcefulness and team-work.
We help a wide range of local and rotary charities. Our 2010 swimathon will specifically help: Willen Hospice, MacMillan Cancer Support, Hope Outreach, Carers Milton Keynes, The Brooklands Centre, Milton Keynes Children's Contact Centre, MK Christian Foundation, MK SNAP and Milton Keynes City Orchestra.
Sale Rotary Club raises funds to support local, national and international causes, both directly and through Rotary's own charity, the Rotary Foundation. Not commonly known, Rotary is responsible for virtually eliminating polio throughout the world.
Based in Royal Tunbridge Wells it is part of the worldwide Rotary movement of 1.2 million Rotarians belonging to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries dedicated to serving their local communities. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self.
Last year the 1st Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment distinguished itself during its operational tour in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. However, the success of the tour came at high cost and nine men were killed and 58 were wounded in action. Now the Regiment is to build a Memorial at the Imperial War Museum's site at Duxford, co-locating it with the Regimental Museum, to commemorate all 69 of the its soldiers who have died on duty since it was raised as the Army?s first Large Regiment. The Regimental Memorial is to cost some £150,000. In parallel with this the Museum has to improve and update its displays in order to accommodate the weapons and artifacts brought back from Afghanistan and from future operational tours. The total cost of the Museum enhancements is £210,000, making a combined target of £360,000. Your donation will count. Thank you.
To relieve poverty and provide an education for life for the children of the family of a Freemason and, where funds permit, for any children, as their fathers would have done had they been able so to do.
We are a co-educational, fully comprehensive school, welcoming boys and girls from all backgrounds, cultures and creeds. The School has a capacity of 440 pupils divided between the four Kindergartens, the Lower School and the Upper School.
Rugby Uncle aims to fund programmes designed to aid the development of disadavantaged people in India through participation in rugby
RCAN is the rural development organisation working across Nottinghamshire. RCAN provides specialist rural knowledge and intelligence to influence and advocate for Nottinghamshire's rural communities to ensure that rural people have the same opportunities and services available to them as others.
The Sabre Charitable Trust is a small charity working on a big issue: Education. Through our Whole School Improvement Programme we are working with the local education authorities to make school a better place for Ghanaian children and encourage them to stay in education for longer.
The Salford Foundation Trust is a grant giving charity that helps young people to develop their hobbies, interests, skills and talents. It does this by offering the opportunity to apply for funding.
Promoting Hinduism, community cohesion, youth education, helping the aged, infirm and the physically challenged people and facilitating medical care to the needy.
Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young people and 100,000 adults across the UK. It helps our members to fulfil their potential by working in teams and by learning and thinking for themselves. It gives young people and adults regardless of gender, age, faith or economic background the chance to learn new skills and make life long friends.
SE1 United is a youth forum based in Waterloo which provides positive youth led events and activities to over 1000 young people a year which raise aspiration, promote a positive image of young people and gives them a voice in their community.
Sheffield RAG are the Students Union fundraising working committee. We put on large scale fun events from pub crawls to treasure hunts and more... and all in the name of charity. 80% of our funds will be given to 50+ deserving Sheffield causes - we are committed to making a significant difference to our local community and need need your help to do it!
Shika is a not-for- profit organisation set up to empower disadvantaged communities in Tanzania, through access to schooling, vocational training and trade. Their educational sponsorships help disadvantaged people gain skills, knowledge and confidence, whilst their business with local crafts people help keep Tanzanian culture alive.
Shrewsbury House is a Youth and Community Centre based in West Everton that seeks to meet the educational, social and spiritual needs of the local community, with a specific priority for children and young people.
SHS (School-Home Support) is a national charity that places highly trained practitioners in schools to support children and families, whatever they're going through. We have supported thousands of children and families through emotional and practical difficulties for over 25 years, building supportive, trusting relationships that enable them to get the most from their education. To visit SHS's website please go to www.shs.org.uk
This Charity helps villagers and their children in Sierra Leone left destitute by a 14-year brutal Rebel War, which decimated both the infrastructure of the country and the livelihoods of ordinary folk. It pays for Secondary-School Education and some desperately needed healthcare. It also sponsors Community-Nurses Training.
To relieve hardship or distress throughout the world, in particular but not exclusively, by: providing financial assistance to persons in need for the purposes of providing healthcare, education; housing; financial; and other assistance at times of human made or natural disaster.
Training young people for employment in the motor trade.
SMSC online offers FREE support for teachers and those in education with the integration of spiritual, moral, social and cultural values across the whole school curriculum.
Soteria Trust is a registered charity based in Chichester, West Sussex. Soteria helps vulnerable young people and children through sponsorships in Ibadan, Nigeria, West Africa. Soteria Trust is helping Africans help themselves with the provision of jobs through education.
Youth organisation supporting youth clubs,many of which are in disadvantaged areas providing a chance to meet new friends in a supportive environment&take part in events and activities.We provide opportunities which give young people confidence and self esteem
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SPEAR is a six week programme for 16-24 year old unemployed young people in West London. The highly interactive course addresses the most common causes of underachievement, such as the absence of motivation, life skills, qualifications and opportunity.
Sporting Futures is a Derby based charity that works throughout the county, whose aim is to use sport as a catalyst to engage with young people enabling them to build meaningful relationships with family, friends and the wider community in which they live.
Sports Leaders UK uses sport to deliver leadership training to young people. Candidates often live in the socially & economically deprived communities of the UK, including prisons and young offenders institutes. The Awards help people turn their lives around. Qualified Sports Leaders are encouraged to volunteer in their local community, promoting healthier lifestyles and building community capacity.
To provide education and relevant support services to help young people, the unemployed and disadvantaged groups in society prepare for work in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism.
If you can't read you are excluded at all levels of education and society. Many children in primary schools today are facing failure and frustration every day because they cannot read and write. Springboard for children offers intensive literacy support to hundreds of children throughout the UK, giving them the basic literacy skills they need for life.
St Andrew’s is the oldest youth club in the world. Since 1866 it has helped to sustain the community in Central London and to enrich the lives of young people. Its aim is to do right by young people and to help them to help themselves and to help others.
St Crispin?s PTA works alongside the school to organise not only fundraising events but also to provide a range of services for the school and community.
St Katharine & Shadwell Trust is the Community Foundation for the East End and City of London. We raise funds and award grants to run and support a wide range of projects. Our vision is to improve the quality of life for those living the London boroughs of the City of London, Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets. Our knowledge of the area and the relationships we have developed enable us to support and sustain positive change. Our aim is to ensure that the ideas and aspirations of local people for improving their area can be realised. To learn more about the work we do please visit www.skst.org, or call 0207 782 6962.
St Marks is a delightful country Church at the beginning of a major refurbishment to include disabled access and replacement fleche .
St Mary's is a charismatic Anglican Church based in Marylebone, London W1.
It promotes Christianity through regular worship and plays a major role in the local community.
St Paul?s is a flourishing Anglican church in the heart of Chichester, a worshipping family comprised of all ages, committed to the daily rhythm of prayer and praise through word and sacrament.
St Piran's School is supporting the Joint Educational Trust, a UK charity that helps children who have suffered at home or school, or are at risk.
Stand Up For Africa (SUFA) is an African-led organization which focuses its support on community led projects in Africa working to improve access to education, health and wellbeing, promote and protect the rights of young people and women and provide opportunities for income generation. We complement this practical support by engaging with Africans, especially young Africans in the Diaspora and friends of Africa, to build awareness of development issues, to raise funds to support our projects, and to provide opportunities to get involved and Stand Up!
The Steeple Church, in Dundee, houses a vibrant, committed, diverse and growing congregation whose mission is to serve its many neighbours in the city centre. Although externally sound, internally it is 'unfit for purpose'. The planned upgrade to the facilities will create a resource that is ‘fit for purpose’
The Trust is an educational charity and works with young people in the community to build their skills, achieve goals and find pathways out of poverty.
Streetlife works with vulnerable young people ages 16-25 in Blackpool.
St. Stephen's School has made great strides, but there is still much more work to be done. The school has launched a long-term School Development Project with ambitious plans to improve the school infrastructure and teaching environment. All contributions will make a real difference and will help purchase much needed equipment to help the school/learning environment.
Study Guatemala provides free education for disadvantaged children in Guatemala City, Central America. The funds we raise support an educational centre for boys and girls in Zone 5 of the city. The children we support are aged 11-18 and could not otherwise afford to go to school. The qualifications they obtain help them lead a better life. Currently Study Guatemala rents premises in Zone 5 the city. These premises are in bad condition and overcrowded. We have now purchased land and have commenced building our own school. We are trying to raise much needed funds to complete the building in the next 12 months. To learn more about the project and/or to make a donation, please visit:
http://www.justgiving.com/studyguatemala_help_build_a_school
SFK is a global educational children?s charity. SFK teaches practical ways to handle life?s challenges confidently and successfully, students are enabled to achieve and inspired to create a better world. SFK is volunteer driven and community orientated, working in schools, community organisations and youth centres.
To provide facilities for children, young people and families in council estates, with the object of improving quality of life, advancing education in accordance with Christian principles, deterring young people from crime, and promoting good health and social welfare by the provision of funds, goods and support in Greenwich Borough.
Surf Life Saving GB is the charity of volunteer beach lifesavers building healthier, safer communities. Our 5,000 members, aged 7-70+, come together and give their time freely, in our 75, Life Saving Clubs to develop their 'Skills for Life' and to compete in 'Sport for Life'.
* Surf Lifesaving volunteers have a long history (over 50 years) of giving their time freely to train others in life saving skills
* Surf Life Saving Clubs are community hubs, offering learning, development and socialising opportunities for every member
* Young Surf Lifesavers become healthier and safer and develop skills for employment and for life
Surrey Docks Farm is 2.2 acres of thriving and dynamic farming in the city. The farm works with local communities, children, youth groups and adults with learning disabilities and provides many unique opportunities for people to learn about farming and food production, and to become actively involved!
Sussex Central YMCA (formerly known as Hove YMCA) is a registered charity offering a range of services for children, young people and families in Sussex. Sussex Central YMCA's main areas of expertise include: housing, youth and family support, sport, counselling and advice.
Tackling youth homelessness one night at a time, Sussex Nightstop Plus supports a community of volunteer host families. These families provide a safe bed for the night for homeless young people, helping to keep the young person within their community and usual routine of school or work.
It helps to promote sustainable living and care of the environment for future generations through residential and day courses for school groups and individuals in a woodland setting, and also provides outdoor learning activities for vulnerable adults and children with difficulties at school.
The main objective of the Sutton Trust is to support innovative projects that provide educational opportunities for young people. Its unique entrepreneurial approach has established the Trust as the independent voice for children from non-privileged backgrounds, providing expertise on issues of educational access.
Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the national personal safety charity and aims to help everyone in society to lead safer, more confident lives. Through advice, information, resources, training, community talks and projects, it deals with issues from walking alone at night to staying safe whilst keeping fit, from people working in vulnerable situations to children using the internet and from reducing elderly people's fear of crime to raising awareness of the dangers faced by boys and young men. It works throughout the UK to give people the information and skills they need to live their lives to the full, confidently and safely.
Switchback supports 18-24 year olds involved in prison catering to develop the confidence and skills to make a positive and sustained change in their lives.
The Tall Ship is an independent museum committed to the preservation and interpretation of the Glenlee (a 19th Century Clydebuilt sailing ship) and the maritime history of the area for the benefit of local people and visitors to Glasgow. It is an educational and training resource and encourages community involvement at all levels.
It promotes the unity and effectiveness of the Body of Christ and furthers the Kingdom of God through resources, mission, education, and prayer.
This Charity is dedicated to the memory of Alan Charles Senitt, murdered in Washington DC on 9th July 2006 whilst defending a friend. The core purpose is to be a testimony to and the perpetuation of the life, work and aspirations of Alan for the benefit of future generations.
Gemma's fund is a dedicated charity working with young people in schools and colleges to make them aware of knife crime and the deverstating effects knife crime can have on families and loved ones. Gemma's charity also provides learning equipment and learning aids for schools that have not got the funds to buy in equipment themselves.
The Themba Trust UK supports the work of the Themba HIV&AIDS Organisation in South Africa which gives interactive theatre performances and training in schools, community-based organisations and prisons for HIV prevention. Over 70 000 people have benefited so far.
TheSite.org is run by the UK?s first ?virtual charity?, YouthNet. We rely entirely on the generous support of organisations and individuals to keep TheSite.org full of brilliant, up-to-date content and to provide expert answers on askTheSite. Your donation will help us continue to be the best ?rough guide to life? for young people, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The provision and maintenance of the Village Hall and Playing Field and associated areas.
Tideway Adventurers Narrowboat Project is totally run by volunteers to provide outdoor activities for inner-city youngsters and adults to journey afloat around Britain's historic inland waterways. As well as learning the many skills needed for safe boat handling and navigation, they will gain a better understanding of the environmental value of canals and rivers.
Education is one of the key areas where your support can make a real difference. You can help the Foundation to provide practical help for young people. It has proved over the past 8 years that determination and belief can make a big difference, working with vulnerable people and helping them to improve their lives and look toward to a better future.
Working for and with people of all ages, TimeLine explores the diverse history & heritage of Hackney. Activities and written materials tell stories of people and places that have been a big part of Hackney and nearby areas of London. TimeLine is full of fun & facts - used by people interested in the past, present or future of Hackney.
The Lighthouse Group supports excluded and disaffected young people to achieve qualifications and work through the barriers that prevent them from enagaging with their education. TLG believes that every young person has the ability and potential not only to achieve, but to realise their worth and value in their community.
It provides Cowbridge Comprehensive School with benefits not normally provided by the Vale of Glamorgan LEA. It promotes the education of pupils in the school, including through sports and social activities. It is playing a key role in enhancing the fixtures and fittings for the library/learning resource centre, theatre and sports hall for the new Cowbridge Comprehensive School buildings.
Transition is an award winning youth based charity in Aberdeen which provides world-class, year-round indoor climbing and skatepark facilities, as well as band rehearsal rooms, meeting spaces and an arts activity centre.
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As a travel company, Ticket to Ride recognizes its responsibility to make a positive impact on the communities that welcome us. As travelers we are privileged and we want to ensure that we are able to offer long and lasting support for positive change, and help improve the lives of individuals and children bought up in underprivileged situations.
To advance the education of pupils in the School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities at the School
The Sea Cadet Corps is a nationwide voluntary uniformed youth organisation. It provides youngsters with a wide range of experiences and challenges, giving them the opportunity to develop a sense of responsibility, self-discipline and confidence - and of course to have fun.
More than just photography! Improving lives through animation, film and photography.
Ubuntu Education Fund provides life saving HIV services and essential educational resources to over 40,000 children and their families in the townships of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Nine years ago, Ubuntu Education Fund began with the belief that every child has a right to quality education and health. Our focus is to ensure that children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS are empowered to make healthy choices - giving the children of South Africa access to the opportunities in life they deserve.
UgandAid offers hope to vulnerable youngsters in Uganda by sponsoring their vocational training at Nile Vocational Institute, leading to employment and self sufficiency. This is a lifetime opportunity for hundreds of students and their extended families, enabling them to become self-sufficient.
Umoja UK directs all donations to The Umoja Centre, in Arusha, Tanzania. The Centre provides free education to young disadvantaged people. Students at the Centre gain the necessary skills to return to secondary school, continue to further education or start businesses.
UfA aims; to advance public participation in sport; to provide recreational facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life for individuals; to promote football coaching schemes regardless of race, gender, status, disability or religious beliefs. It promotes equality and diversity.
UJIA, the heart of Jewish Life, invests in young people and education both in Israel and the UK. UJIA's strategy is designed to help guarantee a sustainable and positive future for the people of the Galil and the Jewish Community of the UK. www.ujia.org
United World Colleges is a global educational NGO that brings students together from all over the world, selected from within their own countries, on merit and potential regardless of their ability to pay. These students come together at one of the thirteen United World Colleges to foster international understanding and peace. Donations to the UWC International site will be allocated to the International Scholarship Fund unless otherwise agreed with the International Office. If you wish to the donate to the Lester B. Pearson UWC fund, please follow this link http://www.justgiving.com/pearsoncollege If you wish to donate to the UWC of the Adriatic fund please follow this link http://www.justgiving.com/UWC-Adriatic
The University of Aberdeen Development Trust raises funds to support the institution's development as an international centre of excellence in teaching and research. The charity is expanding the scholarship programme to address both talent and hardship, securing the world's finest academics, funding groundbreaking medical research, and creating outstanding facilities to share with the wider community.
Donations made to the University of Brighton support a number of different areas. Currently our priorities include: providing scholarships for our most talented students; providing assistance to students undergoing financial hardship; funding research projects and community engagement activities; and increasing the student experience. We are currently actively fundraising for 'A School for Malagiri'; a project to fund the construction of a simple day school for 3-8 year old children in Malagiri, Nepal. This will be a long-term collaboration providing opportunities for exchange, placement and research for students and staff in the School of Education.
The University of Kent Development Trust is a charity established to administer the University?s Annual Fund. The fund is built by contributions from alumni and friends of the University and it has helped with many projects including scholarships, equipment for students with disabilities, musical instruments and start-up funding for the Students' Union JobShop.
Gifts to the University of Leeds help students in financial need, and help provide every Leeds student with a world class University experience. Thanks to the new Matched Funding scheme for Universities, every £3 given to Leeds is worth £5, until July 2011. There's no better time to help.
The University of Leicester Alumni Association provides financial support for student projects and student research activities that are not covered by the University's operating budget. Currently, it is raising funds by entering a team of students and staff in the 2006 Edinburgh Marathon to be held on Sunday 11th June. Eight runners will participate in this event and any support you may give will be greatly appreciated.
The University of Salford is one of the UK?s most enterprising Universities, renowned for its real-world teaching and ground-breaking research. Salford runs an Annual Fund campaign each year to raise money for various projects across the University. This year the Annual Fund is supporting the Salford Advantage Bursary, providing opportunities for students from low-income families to benefit from a University education. By supporting new students, you can put the rich opportunities and tangible experience of a Salford education within reach of those with the talent and abilities to succeed, regardless of their financial means. It costs £1,000 a year to support a bursary; any donation you can make will be more than matched by the commitment of our students. ?I will have more opportunity thanks to my education here, and I really want to make the most of it? Ben Dobson, the first student to receive a Salford Advantage Bursary. It only takes six alumni giving £11 per month to provide an entire bursary but please consider a gift of however much you can afford to support other students like Ben. On behalf of the young people you will help to bring here, thank you so much.
University of Westminster seeks to prepare people for the professions, to inspire them to grow intellectually throughout life, and to equip them to help shape a democratic, civilised and inclusive society and to serve the needs of the economy of London and globally.
Urban Devotion Birmingham is committed to preparing and facilitating for community transformation within the hard pressed urban estates of Birmingham, through relationships of safety, trust and inspiration. UDB serves children, young people, offenders and families within a variety of community and structured environments and has contact with over 2500 individuals.
Valleys Kids is a charity based in South Wales with a 31-year track record of working with disadvantaged children and families. Our work is about changing lives for the better. These Valleys now rank in some of the most deprived areas of Europe. Valleys Kids works alongside local people to improve the lives of children and families in these communities, helping people to help themselves.
A network of Volunteer Centres across the Highlands with the main office in Inverness. Delivers core services across the voluntary, public and private sectors, aiming to raise the profile of volunteering. The Volunteer Centres offer a volunteer recruitment service to appropriate organisations and provide information/advice and training to prospective volunteers.
WEZIMBABWE is an organisation dedicated to the empowerment of Zimbabweans through the development of a strong and united global Zimbabwean community and to the provision of access to formal education and non-formal life skills training for children and young people throughout Zimbabwe. Charity Registration No 1111282
The White Stuff Foundation wants to make the world a little happier by helping disadvantaged children and young people in our local communities. It aims to do this by helping children and young people realise their true potential and to support their health and well-being.
The WHSmith Trust has two principal objectives: - To support the local communities in which WHSmith staff and customers live and work and; - To support education and lifelong learning, helping people of any age to achieve their educational potential.
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust stands up for wildlife by influencing decision makers and giving a voice to wildlife in danger It creates wildlife havens in towns and cities, and protects nature reserves in the countryside. It inspires people about the natural world It encourages people to take care of the world's precious resources.
The Winch works in Swiss Cottage and Camden, to inspire, challenge and affirm children and young people in building relationships, enriching community and fulfilling their potential.
Windsor Fellowship (WF) designs and delivers personal development and leadership programmes that enable talent from diverse communities to be realised. WF achieves this by partnering with leading organisations from the private and public sectors as well as developing relationships with schools, universities and community groups throughout the UK.
Wings South West is a registered charity with a Chrisitan base and outlook. The aim of Wings is to give young people a future and a hope by encouraging positive relationships and offering creative learning opportunities that help develop skills, confidence and self-esteem.
We provide relief and assistance to disadvantaged families in Israel. We run day-care centres for children,after school clubs, teenage centre,youth clubs, as well as providing facilities for senior citizens.
Woodcraft Folk provides fun environments for children aged 6 upwards to learn about peace, equality and social justice. Volunteer leaders run weekly after-school sessions, take children camping and get them involved in other activities that help them understand big ideas. Woodcraft Folk operates across the UK and is open to every child who wants its services.
WWV works in 850 schools, colleges, youth clubs and prisons across the UK to promote volunteering. We give presentations to 55,000 young people each year to motivate them to volunteer and help them to find suitable placements. WWV actively works with both ex-offenders and with young people with disabilities, and we help countless charities find volunteers to help them continue the work that they do as well .... by helping us, you are actually helping a lot of other charities too! In addition to this, WWV operates a free online database of volunteering opportunities with 2000 different organisations across the UK and around the world, matching thousands of volunteers of all ages with their ideal volunteer placement.
Wynstones School provides Steiner education from age 3 up to 18. Founded in 1937 it now offers a rich and varied curriculum for about 300 pupils. For some time there has been no space large enough for games/sports, assemblies, performances and festivals. Wynstones is raising funds to build a much-needed multi-purpose New Hall.
To respond to the wishes and needs of the Yemeni Community and other families in the Sandwell area, by providing cultural orientation, educational development and skills-training for children and adults, through the provision of accessible community services and activities run by the YCA
Aims of YES in Upper Deeside are to promote, improve the health, fitness & education of young people; provide & assist in the provision of leisure facilities for the public & young people, with the object of improving their conditions of life, advance development and regeneration.
The YMCA Fairthorne Group Bursary Fund gives disadvantaged children the chance to experience the uplifting experiences that the YMCA can offer.
Young Enterprise South West is a leading business enterprise educational charity. It delivers fun and interactive business education programmes to students aged 4-25 with the aim 'to inspire and equip young people to learn and succeed through enterprise'.
Young Lives supports voluntary and community organisations working with children, young people and families across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Young Lives is also responsible for delivering the Vinvolved Young People?s Volunteering Programme in the same geographic area. This programme encourages and supports young people take up volunteering, helping to build their skills and give something back to the community whilst gaining national recognition
Young people are the future - tomorrow's workers, parents and decision makers. YPTE encourage awareness and understanding of today's environmental issues and the need for sustainability before those children become tomorrow's adults. YPTE provide environmental information through free school talks; free online information service; environmental competitions; and residential Environmental Discovery Courses.
YourStory works towards developing Independance and Self-Belief with disadvantaged individuals and communities. YourStory primarily uses sport as an active mechanism to build relationships with and to support our clients. It helps Young People, Parents, Young Offenders, Prolific Adult Offenders, Black and Minority Ethnic and Asylum Seekers in their personal growth.
Youth Action Wiltshire is part of Community First. The aim of Youth Action Wiltshire is to promote an active lifestyle and help young people to fulfil their potential and become valued members of their communities.
YFC's local centres, sports teams, dance groups, theatre companies and young offender projects, stretch the length and breadth of Britain. Working in schools and partnering with local churches, YFC reach over 70,000 teens every week. Our driving vision is to take good news, relevantly, to every young person in Britain.
Youth for Christ is involved in reaching young people around the world with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.
The Youth Sport Trust aims to build a brighter future for young people by increasing young people's participation and enjoyment of PE and school sport.
YouthNet offers a unique blend of information, advice and support on anything and everything a young person needs. Whether it's emergency help in times of crisis, support with everyday issues or the chance to talk anonymously to peers or experts, YouthNet is always there for young people, 24 hours a day, seven days a week through two award-winning websites: www.thesite.org and www.do-it.org.uk.
Using an innovative combination of training and development, micro-finance and business support - YouthSchool helps to transform the lives of young people. With a focus on education and livelihoods it develops working models that create meaningful employment opportunities for youth.
YOUTHWORX-East Africa (YEA) is a Christian charity registered in the UK, based in Kampala, Uganda, and also working in Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi. It works relationally with local churches, partners with NGOs, and provides discipleship training for youthworkers and school youth mission teams. It has a lakeside campsite near Entebbe.
Zomba Action Project (ZAP) raises and manages funds for approved projects which will help disadvantaged people in Zomba, Malawi to build a better life for themselves and their families and seeks to give the Coleraine, Northern Ireland community an increased world vision.
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