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.

Help A Local Child, the very own charity of 2CR FM, awards grants to groups working with children in the local area. HALC raises money by holding events throughout the year in association with the radio station, including Film Premiere's, Fundraising Dinners, sponsored abseils, and sponsored running events.

Adam's Hats is a charity to honour the memory of Adam Hay who died of neuroblastoma at the age of 12. It seeks to improve the quality of time families have with their child undergoing treatment, by providing short breaks for families in a number of locations in the UK; it supports research into neuroblastoma in older children, the least-represented group.

Adoption Support is an independent charity that exists to support all those whose life has been touched by adoption. We provide: Confidential helpline. Specialised counselling. Intermediary/reunion services. Tracing advice. Support for birth relatives. Help with contact arrangements. Support for adoptive families. Residential camps and support for adopted young people.

The Artemis Charitable Foundation was set up on behalf of Artemis Investment Management Ltd to undertake a range of charitable activities, including the sponsorship of several charitable sporting events to generate donations for Cancer Research UK, CHAS and Mercy Corps, the designated charities of the Foundation.

ASTO is the umbrella body for organisations providing personal development through adventure at sea, particularly for the young, disadvantaged and disabled. ASTO represents Sail Training centrally, organises training, youth events such as races, and provides bursaries to offset voyage fees

The charity assists in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupations in the interest of social welfare,for children who are under privileged or who as the trustees may from time to time determine.

Birkenhead School is an Independent Co-educational Day School situated on the Wirral

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.

It is the Boparan Charitable Trust?s mission to enrich the lives of children who are disadvantaged through poverty, disability and terminal illness.

It helps children who are terminally ill, chronically sick, disabled or disadvantaged-

Break provides a range of services for children, adults and families in need. These services include: Homes for Children and Young Adults, Supported Holidays and Respite Care, Assessments for Families in Crisis, Mental Health Services for Women, Day Support Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mentoring Schemes for Young People.

Breakaway are the UK's only residential weekend activity breaks designed for young people aged 4-18 with bowel and /or bladder diversions/dysfunctions, and their families. Breakaway offers the opportunity to meet others in similar situations, to talk, share experiences and to take part in confidence building action adventure activities.

The BKPA helps adults and children throughout the UK affected by kidney disease, providing information and advice as well as grants for those in need. The charity also provides funding for renal units to improve facilities for kidney patients and adventure holidays for children and young people with kidney disease. Please help us with this vital ongoing work.

we help children with special needs

CCLASP helps children and teenagers suffering from cancer or leukaemia. They provide advice and support for their parents. Help with vital transport. They organise annual fun outings to keep the children smiling. Help with holidays to Disneyland. They have holiday homes in Berwick, Seton Sands and Perthshire.

It enables people with physical, sensory and learning disabilities along with their families and friends, to achieve their potential through the challenge of outdoor adventure. By using specialist equipment and employing specially trained activity and care staff, Calvert Trust Kielder helps people to develop the self confidence to embrace the challenges of everyday life.

Camp Quality UK is a non-profit organisation that is committed to giving children with cancer and leukaemia repeated opportunities to enjoy a positive, fun and inspiring childhood through quality recreational, play and creative activity programs. For over 20 years, we have given children with cancer the same opportunities their peer group take for granted. We exist not just to give hope, but to challenge, inspire and, above all, bring some much-needed fun and laughter into their lives.

When a child has a serious illness, unforgettable experiences have the power to lift spirits and to give vital strength and energy for the challenges that lie ahead. It's a simple goal and it's the reason Camp Simcha exists - to improve the quality of life of Jewish children with serious illnesses, such as Leukaemia, Muscular Dystrophy and Dysautonomia, and to provide them with the unforgettable experiences that they and their families deserve.

It funds ethical original non-animal tested research into the causes, early diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of Cancer. It also supports Cancer sufferers with amenities to improve their quality of life

CCHF exists to provide severely disadvantaged children aged 7-11 with a range of residential activity, respite breaks and ongoing contact. The aim is to improve the quality of their lives, recognise their potential and achieve their goals in the safest possible environment. Since its inception in 1884, CCHF has helped over 2million children. Many of the children come from backgrounds including poverty, isolation, neglect and abuse, some are young carers or a sibling or parent and some have suffered from bereavement or family breakdown. Often, their natural play areas are rife with drugs, gang culture, violence and crime. We receive no statutory funding and rely totally on the generosity of our donors and supporters.

CoS provides respite for abused and disadvantaged children in a homely, natural environment, where they... “care and are cared for... are valued and know self worth...learn without being taught...replace negativity with positivity... gain strength through nature...have fun and are carefree...create a happy memory that can ever be taken away”.

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 charities intermediary helping to raise funds for 'La Rennaissance' school in Burkina Fasu, Africa. It also administers several Trusts and funds that are grant giving.

The Trust supports sick children/young people with a life limiting illness or permanent disability, and their families, by awarding grants. They help with funding towards educational / medical equipment, travel costs, and towards much needed holidays and many other things that enhance their lives.

It gives sick children a break from therapy and treatment giving them a three day break in Disneyland Resort Paris. They are transported in a convoy of London Taxis. The families would not be able to undertake a trip alone, it is by the medical support available that enable them to do so.

Chernobyl Children Life Line help children suffering from the after effects of the Chernobyl disaster and economic situation.

It provides recuperative holidays for children from Chernobyl contaminated areas. It initiates projectsin Belarus to improve the lives of children with special needs. It delivers humanitarian aid to Belarus. It provides support for children with cancer including hospice care. It organises child care training programmes.

Country Holidays for Inner City Kids (CHICKS) provides respite breaks for disadvantaged children from across the UK between the ages of 8 and 16. Children come from all backgrounds and invariably suffer from the consequences of poverty, neglect and physical or mental abuse. The charity also provides breaks for young carers.

ChildFlight provides:- Holiday's in Florida children with potentially life threatening illnesses, together with their families. Santa Flight`s for disadvantaged and deserving children. Flights for Children requiring medical treatment aboard. ChildFlight is operated and administered by volunteers only, admin costs are usually less than 1p in each £ donated

Children First Derby is a local charity working with children and families to make a posotive impact in their lives.

Established in 1995 to help children with special needs in the Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire region. Special Needs can be defined as a child that needs help or a group of children that need help, a child with a terminal illness or a with a special talent. Unlike many charities it operates with no admin expenses and all monies raised are utilised to support the children or their families.

The Adventure Farm provides holidays and activities for terminally ill, chronically sick, disabled and disadvantaged children from all over the Northwest. A magical special place where laughter and happy times are encouraged, friendships blossom, illnesses and sorrows are forgotten.

The Childrens Aid committee was formed in 1987. The aim of the Charity was and still remains (20 years later) to help underprivileged, needy and poorly children largely throughout the North of England although latterly our geographical area has spread somewhat.

Where scars don?t limit.

The Children?s Burns Foundation is a Manchester-based charity which helps rebuild the lives of burn-injured children and their families.

By directly funding psychological and physical rehabilitation initiatives we help them know they are not alone.

Please visit www.cbf-uk.org for more information

1 in every 125 children is born with a heart defect. Our vision is of a society in which all children with congenital heart disease can live life to the full because their medical, educational and social needs have been met.

Christian Lewis Trust, Children's Cancer Charity aims to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and offers support to families and individuals affected by a child with cancer. It is a national charity that complements and adds value to the services provided by medical professionals and statutory authorities.

For over 50 years it has provided holidays and respite to needy and/or disabled children. It has 5 holiday homes in Westgate, Kent and a respite home in south-east London.

PHYSICAL, SPRITUAL, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE 6 TO 25 YEARS OF AGE

The Crookstone Adventure Trust is a charitable organisation set up to provide accommodation as a base for outward-bound activities in the Peak District to be used by young people, under the age of 25, from all over the UK and internationally to develop their physical and mental capacities.

This charity assists those with the life threatening disease Cystic Fibrosis up to age 25 by contributing towards the costs of a holiday or break away from their normal surroundings providing them with something positive to boost their moral and ease the intensive treatment and disciplines they must follow

Daisy's Dream supports bereaved children and their families throughout Berkshire and the surrounding areas. Each year the organisation supports over 500 children cope with the death of a parent, brother, sister or other close relative. The service is tailored to meet the needs of individual children. There is a range of services which include telephone advice and support, direct work with children in their home or at school and events including weekend events which give families the opportunity to meet with others in similar situations.

The Dandelion Trust is a registered charity that supports the arts, helps people in traumatic situations and conserves green spaces and beautiful buildings

Derby Kids' Camp is a 100% volunteer-run charity which, each year, provides FREE holidays for hundreds of Derby city's most deserving young children, giving them what may well be the only holiday they will receive throughout the whole year.

Destination Florida is a small Northern based charity which specialises in bringing a bit of sunshine into the lives of children who are suffering from life threating illnesses. Every two years we take a group of about 75 children to Florida literally for a holiday of a lifetime.

Provides free holidays for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, and recently bereaved siblings

Dreamflight's aim is to take seriously ill and disabled children to Orlando for the holiday of a lifetime visiting the Theme Parks. To bring some fun and joy to these children whose illnesses cause pain, distress and disruption to their lives.

Dreams Come True is a UK children?s charity whose sole purpose is to fulfil the dreams of terminally and seriously ill children and young people aged 2 to 21. In the last twenty years we have helped make over 3500 dreams come true and as a result debilitating illness, painful treatment and an uncertain future have been transformed with happiness, fun and wonderful, everlasting memories. You can make a world of difference by helping us make more dreams become a reality. If we can find a way to make a dream come true we will as we believe the only limit is a child?s imagination.

ECN supports and encourages the education of Romanian and Roma children and their families living in poverty. ECN also provides a safe environment for young people from the UK to experience volunteering.

We will offer a short-break holiday service (non-medical) to children with life limiting,life threatening,and prolonged illnesses,and their families.offering wonderful surroudings,working in partnership with local attractions to offer "A SPECIAL PLACE FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN "

Enable aims to promote inclusion for people with a learning disability within society ; give support to individuals reducing the impact of disability on their lives ; focus on individual needs and aspirations and provide choices ; empower people with a learning disability to make decisions ; work in partnerships where needed to make these aims a reality

For over 30 years, the Family Holiday Association has been working to give underprivileged children experiencing difficult circumstances the chance to have a much-needed break away with their family, usually at the British seaside.

Founded 1976 by children's writer Michael Morpurgo and wife Clare. A seven day stay on one of their working farms aims to develop potential, build self-esteem and enrich lives of 3,000+ school children from inner cities, towns and deprived rural areas annually. Many are disadvantaged or have special educational needs.

It enhances the lives of people who are working, or have worked, in the UK furnishing industry and who are facing financial hardship or a personal crisis. It provides grants for desperately needed one-off items and weekly grants for individuals, couples and families suffering ongoing hardship.

As a charity we are devoted to working together to help children in need whose father or mother has died, or has been seriously injured, whilst serving as a member of the British Armed Forces.

IT HELPS PROMOTE THE REHABILITATION AND THE RELIEF OF THE SUFFERING OF BURN INJURED CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WITH OTHER DISFIGUREMENTS (AND THEIR FAMILIES) WHO HAVE BEEN TREATED AT THE SOUTH WEST'S REGIONAL BURN UNIT CURRENTLY AT FRENCHAY HOSPITAL AND/OR LIVE IN THE CATCHMENT AREA FOR THE BURNS UNIT.

FSF supports vulnerable children and communities who are living in poverty in The Gambia. FSF's main focus is to provide access to education and health care, provide resources, food provisions, clean water and sanitation.

FSF supports vulnerable children and communities who are living in poverty in The Gambia. FSF's main focus is to provide access to education and health care, provide resources, food provisions, clean water and sanitation.

It raises funds for organsations and individuals that don't have the abilities. All funds go directly to beneficiaries without administrative costs. Our events last year enabled us to send 100 very poorly children to lapland and over 400 children and young adults to partake in special sporting events.

The Godalming Round Table supports worthwhile, local good causes and charities through organised fundraising events such as the Godalming Town Show and sporting events such as the Three Peaks Challenge.

Greenwich Carers Centre provides a 'One Stop Shop' service to all informal family carers living within the Borough of Greenwich, or who care for someone living in the Borough of Greenwich. This includes young carers aged 8-17 years who care for a member of theri family due to illness or disability.

It provides special needs children with holidays and day trips to various destinations across the u.k. The children we help suffer from mild to complex needs and in some cases a life limiting condition. They would not get to have a trip without your assistance. Please help.

Have a Heart (Formerly known as Q103 Kids) Is Heart 103?s registered charity. The radio station has been running a charity for over 10 years - in that time, over £340,000 has been raised and distributed to community projects ranging from the purchase of minibuses for the disabled to funding play equipment for disadvantaged children. The charity's aims are simple: to assist community projects and young people by offering support, expertise and influence. All money raised in Cambridge, Newmarket, Ely, Haverhill, Saffron Walden, Royston and Huntingdon stays in the area and is spent on community projects making a real difference to disadvantaged young people in the area.

HCPT takes thousands of children with disabilities or special needs on a pilgrimage holiday to Lourdes in France. The children travel in small family-style groups with experienced volunteer helpers, doctors, nurses and chaplains. The Trust has a house in the mountains outside Lourdes for people of all ages with disabilities.

HHLG is a charity for children and young people with special needs. Donations are needed to fund the annual trip to Lourdes and other events throughout the year.

This small charity, run by volunteers, offers a week's camp in August, free of charge, for approximately 30 disabled boys between 10 and 17. The week's programme includes theme parks, swimming, cinema, sports day and entertainment. Sponsorship is also available for disabled children for which the camp is not suitable.

Honeypot?s vision is for every child to make the most of their one chance at childhood. Since 1996 we have been working to enhance the lives of vulnerable children and young carers aged 5-12 years by providing residential respite breaks and on-going outreach support. We give young carers a break from demanding and stressful responsibilities at home and provide a safe, nurturing environment where children at risk can develop their full potential.

Hopes & Dreams is a voluntary registered charity, whose aim is to turn the hopes and dreams of chronically, seriously or terminally ill children into reality. Whether it's a trip to Disneyworld, a ride in a helicopter or to meet a favourite footballer, they will do all they can to make a sick child's dream come true.

HOST enables adult international students studying in the UK at universities or colleges to stay for at least one weekend, or a few days over Christmas as guests in private homes anywhere in the UK. This is made possible by a network of volunteer hosts who extend invitations throughout the year. The scheme promotes international friendship and understanding.

We provide free holidays by the sea for families with terminally ill members

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

JCD, formerly known as Jewish Child?s Day, has been providing support for disabled, neglected, abused and underprivileged Jewish children in the UK, Israel and Eastern Europe for more than 60 years. JCD helps pay for life-saving medical equipment and special educational materials for children with psychological problems and learning difficulties. Braille equipment for the blind, hearing stimulus equipment for the deaf, walking aids for the multi-disabled as well as clothing, toys and games, books, playground equipment and holidays are all paid for with the help of JCD allocations. Relying entirely on the generosity of the community and receiving no government or statutory funding, JCD grants give Jewish children throughout the world the chance to make a better life for themselves.

The Joshua Foundation provides holidays and experiences for children diagnosed with terminal cancer, and their families. It was created by Sarah Cornelius on September 5, 1998, named after her son Joshua who died in 1998 aged seven after a two year battle with Desmoplastic Round Cell Tumour of the abdomen.

The Joshua Tree is a charity that aims to build a holiday house and support centre for families who have a child with a life threatening illness, where the treatment makes social interaction with the general public difficult because of the risk of infection.

For the past 25 years, the JoLt Trust has taken countless disadvantaged, ill and disabled teenagers on journeys of a lifetime. During these month-long expeditions to remote places like Alaska and the Andes they learn confidence, trust, respect, self-worth and teamwork.

Provides assistance and relief to sick children and/or their families in Kent & East Sussex, by way of financial support for travel to and from hospital,accomodation costs, or relief by way of short term breaks etc. It works only through referrals from local social services and children's hospices.

The Kepplewray Project is an education and activity centre for disabled and non-disabled people. Kepplewray challenges exclusion and is founded on a commitment to bring disabled and non-disabled people together as equal partners.

KidsOut aims to provide fun and happiness for disadvantaged children - children who have physical disabilities, learning difficulties, abused, terminally ill, underprivileged, single parent and ethnic minority families.

Kith and Kids is a charity working with children and young people with learning and physical disabilities. It runs weekend and holiday projects to help them develop new skills and self-confidence, and provides advice and support for their parents.

Lattitude Global Volunteering is a charity specialising in volunteering for 17-25 year olds. We have a global vision and aim to provide unique experiences of voluntary work placements for young people from around the world.

This wonderful charity gives seaside holidays to disadvantaged Leicester & Leicestershire Children. Over the Summer Months 60 children weekly, aged 7 to 11 enjoy a seaside holiday. I am sure you know how important it is for a child to have something to look forward to

The Lennox covers projects that enable children with cancer and leukaemia, and their families, the opportunity to live the same quality of life we would hope for ourselves. It aims to make the terrible fight to recovery as easy as possible, for not just the suffering child but, for the whole family.

The Limpsfield Trust supports Christian youthwork at Haslemere Ventures for teenagers from all backgrounds.

Each year, over 1,200 deserving local children in need of a break benefit from an exciting and fascinating free activity holiday at Lineham Farm with caring centre workers,extensive woodland,wetland and many rare breeds of farm animals.

The Link Foundation supports disadvantaged children locally. It partners with health visitors, schools and nurses to identify where support is most needed. It provides clothing, food, bedding and many essential items to help improve thousands of children's lives. Low overheads mean that over 95% of funds raised go to those in need.

It helps to support the whole family of a child diagnosed with cancer in a variety of ways. Regular newsletter, drop-in centres, regular parent meetings. Telephone be-friending Treats, trips & holidays for the children and their families. Caravans for hire.

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.

Lothian Autistic Society aim to provide high quality services to children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families and carers, by promoting, developing and sustaining such services for their support and personal growth. Our services enhance children and young people?s life experiences and improve their independent living skills away from their home environment.

Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK aims to grant magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. A wish granted is truly magical and provides memories that last a lifetime.

Meetings Industry Meeting Needs (MIMN) was founded by leading figures in the UK meetings and events industry to raise funds for worthy causes in the UK and overseas relevant to this industry sector. Where such causes do not have access to public funding, MIMN can provide financial support through various fund-raising events and activities.

Merlin's Magic Wand is a worldwide charity for children. It provides magical experiences for children who are seriously ill, disabled or disadvantaged, and brings smiles to their faces. It provides the means for disadvantaged children to visit a Merlin Group attraction in one of its many locations around the world.

It takes sick, disabled and disadvantaged children on the trip of a lifetime to places such as Disneyland Paris and Lapland. Now 16 years old it continues to help children and parents or carers from Chester, Port and Flintshire, to give them something they will never forget.

It is dedicated to the continuous delivery of spiritual and material improvement to the quality of life of the vulnerable and disadvantaged at all levels of society, in all communities at home and abroad.

Through outdoor adventure it is able to improve the confidence and self esteem of vulnerable young children and help them to achieve their full potential. The outdoor activities provide a challenging environment for children to learn valuable life lessons and to start to believe in themselves.

Mothers? Union is a unique community of 3.6 million members, across 78 countries, living out their Christian faith by making a difference in their communities. Parenting programmes, literacy circles, AIDS orphanages, prison parent-and-child centres, disaster relief - diverse and very grassroots, our work is all motivated by our central focus: supporting family life, parents, marriage, and child welfare.

It takes chronically or terminally ill children and temporarily or permanently physically disabled children, accompanied by appropriately qualified carers and fully qualified medical staff on a unique international adventure, primarily to Florida, USA. In doing so parents, guardians and carers of those children have an opportunity to take a much needed respite.

Founded in 1976 the North West Children's Support Group is a purely voluntary organisation who run three holidays and year-round events for up to sixty disabled and disadvantaged children who : * need the opportunity to share experiences on a social level * have parents needing respite from full time care * would not otherwise have a holiday

NICFC helps children with cancer in Northern Ireland and their families by providing emotional support through its Youth and Family Programmes and practical support through its Road Miles and Home Heating schemes. At Shimna Valley,near Newcastle, NICFC has a holiday house for families and Narnia, a purpose built Log Cabin for young people.

O2e encourages and supports ordinary people to achieve extraordinary sporting and physical challenges. In so doing O2e aims to raise substantial sums of money to support terminally ill children and their families.

Provides a free of charge summer holiday for 20 physically disabled children from all over the country in a safe and secure enviroment. A fully volunteer team of around 150 - 200 people ensure that all the children and parents have a well deserved rest!!

A Catholic charity for young people aged between 17 and 29. It looks after sick and disabled adults, as well as children with behavioural problems or learning disabilities. Its flagship activity an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes at the end of July, and its biggest fundraiser is the White Knights Ball at the beginning of January. Activities, however, continue all year round

OSMH runs an annual residential summer holiday for children and young people with learning and physical disabilities. The holiday is entirely managed by volunteers.

We provide activity camps for children and young people affected by serious illnesses. These young people frequently lack confidence as a result of prolonged and isolating treatment. At camp we create a fun and positive environment where our campers can act their age without worrying about their illnesses. In the presence of others facing similar challenges, feelings of isolation are overcome, confidence grows and friendships are made.

It Supports Disabled Children & their families. Provides a range of activities for disabled young people through and encourages their involvement. Provides free and confidential information and advice. One to one support through our mencap Family Adviser. Parent led support Groups. Access to a range of facilities Soft playroom, Sensory Garden and studio, Resource Library and much more.

Promise Dreams helps to make dreams come true for seriously and terminally ill children, and their families, across the UK. Whatever the child's dream may be Promise Dreams are committed to help.

Each year Cash for Kids reaches in to the darkest corners and turns on the lights. With your help we can light up the lives of even more children in our area. Your effort can turn tears into laughter, your generosity can rescue dignity from despair and your support can break down barriers to create a brighter future for all our young people

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity provides practical and emotional support to families when their child has a life threatening illness. Immediate help is available for families and for 24 hours a day when needed. Support is offered from diagnosis, through treatment and should a family become bereaved, we continue to support them for as long as they need us. We help families members cope with the present and prepare them for the future.

Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity exists to fulfil the wishes of children, between the ages of 3-18 in the UK, of any race or gender who are terminally or seriously ill. It also buys equipment for these children and support the hospices, hospitals and specialist schools that care for them.

ReachOut Plus are passionate about helping young people to reach their full potential in safe and inspirational environments. We create life changing experiences for young disabled and disadvantaged people at our specially adapted canal boats on the Grand Union Canal in Hertfordshire, and Chellington youth residential centre in Bedfordshire.

RTCW is a charity that grants wishes to children throughout Great Britain and Ireland, who are aged up to 17 and have life threatening illnesses. The wish must be the child?s own so that we can fulfil his or her secret dream.

Salford Lads’ and Girls’ Club opened in 1903 in one of the poorest parts of the inner city. The founding aims, getting kids off the streets, involving them in sports, cultural, educational and employment opportunities is what the volunteers continue today. The club has over 150 members aged 10 - 19.

TSJT was founded in 2004 by the friends and family of Samantha (16) who lost her battle with leukaemia in 2002. They aim to relieve the sickness and distress of children and families suffering from Leukaemia by promoting research into the causes and its prevention, and the provision of financial and material support.

Scripture Union Scotland's vision is to help all the children and young people in Scotland to explore and respond to the significance of Jesus Christ for their lives. This is achieved through school assemblies, extra-curricular groups and residential activity breaks, holidays and missions.

Shine A Light is a voluntary charity based in Belfast who try to give children living with cancer a better standard of life.

The Sickle Cell Society is a national organisation which was formed in 1979. The Society?s mission is to enable and assist individuals with a sickle cell disorder to realise their full potential. The Society provides advocacy, information, advice and counselling, financial assistance, respite support services, holds talks, seminars and training.

Snappy offer Play , recreational and pre vocational opportunities to Children and Young People with special needs

Speyside Trust based at Badaguish Cairngorm Outdoor Centre is a small independent charity helping children and adults with learning difficulties and other special needs enjoy 24 hour respite care and activites in the Cairngorms National Park.

The Spring Centre provides much needed services and support to families with children with disabilities and special needs throughout Gloucestershire. It supports families with children from birth to sixteen and provides pre school sessions, after school clubs, holiday trips and activities and coffee mornings. It is parent led - providing what the parents want.

Springfield Youth Club, based in Hackney, east London, helps disadvantaged children and young people in one of Europe's poorest boroughs. Its aim is to give its young people a sense of purpose and to encourage them through various activities and learning to become good citizens within their community.

Established in 1973 in memory of Rolf Gardiner, a pioneer ecologist, the charity encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to experience and value the rural environment, advocating the sustainable use of natural resources, plus preserve Springhead's listed mill and gardens as a special place for education and the arts.

Cof E parish church. It acts in many charitable ways

The St Vincent de Paul Society ("SVP") is an international Christian voluntary organization dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing direct practical assistance to anyone in need. Active in England & Wales since 1844, today it continues to address social and material need in all its many forms. The SVP runs a variety of projects including furniture stores, hostels, holiday schemes, children's summer camps and support centres.

Starlight Children's Foundation works to brighten the lives of seriously and terminally ill children by granting their wishes and providing entertainment in hospitals and hospices throughout the UK.

Streatham Youth and Community Trust provides high quality youth services to local children and young people. We provide activities focusing on education and training, personal development, support for disadvantaged groups, sport and the arts. We are the only dedicated, full time provider of youth services in our area.

S.C.C.T. is a national registered charity set up to help relieve the pain, suffering and financial burden of families who have children suffering from brittle bone disease, bone cancer, scoliosis, arthritis, and all other muscular skeletal conditions.

S.C.C.T. is a national registered charity set up to help relieve the pain, suffering and financial burden of families who have children suffering from brittle bone disease, bone cancer, scoliosis, arthritis, and all other muscular skeletal conditions.

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At The Arthrogryposis Group we are able to offer local level support to people living with Arthrogryposis Muliplex Congenita (AMC) or one of the 200 related conditions. We provide regular information and updates on care and treatment, and through our events we give excellent opportunities to meet others with arthrogryposis, their families and anyone involved in their care.

The Tenderheart Charity was set up by Colleen, who after spending many times in and out of hospital where she had operations and treatments for a brain tumour decided that she wanted to start a charity that would give sick children and their families a holiday to enjoy between their treatments. Sadly Colleen did not see her dream come true but due to the dedication and passion of all her friends and relations It did. The Tenderheart Holiday Home is based in a beautiful location in Sussex and many children with their families are benefiting each year.

Offering children and adults with all types of disability the opportunity to enjoy the fun and freedom of adventurous, therapeutic and educational play on a specially-designed 2.5 acre site. 13,600 visits are made each year to the Adventure Playground, with users coming from all over the Thames Valley and beyond.

The object of the charity is to relieve sickness and distress among children suffering from cancer and their families. The trustees do this in any way that will be beneficial to the sick child & family. This is usually in the form of free holidays taken in one of the charity's properties on the coast in Hampshire. It also provides play/medical equipment for hospitals/individuals, organises special treats, raises awareness of childhood cancer & donates funds for UK neuroblastoma research

Tri for life is a registered charity set up to organise triathlon and scootathlon events to raise money for a variety of other charities. The events are suitable for novices and experienced participants and provide a fun day out for all the family

The Trust cares for the needs of children in Belarus whose health is still being seriously affected by the legacy of Chernobyl. It provides respite holidays to help boost their immune systems and supports projects within Belarus to provide the appropriate environment to support and care for these children.

Kids Adventure is a student-led Birmingham scheme, taking children from disadvantaged backgrounds on fun-packed non-residential holidays. These are very important weeks for both the kids and the volunteers, and, crucially, kids who in various ways lack support at home get lots of one-on-one attention and leave feeling really special.

TThe Wingate Special Children?s Trust is an independent Charity devoted to enriching the lives of children and young people with all levels of disability or who are disadvantaged, through short term residential breaks at its specialist Centre and the use of its 7,000sq ft fully equipped gymnasium.

It helps children in Essex, who are ever disabled or terminally ill.

Wishes 4 Kids was officially launched in September 2002 with the object of granting a 'wish' for Leicestershire children of eighteen years and below who are life-limited, terminally ill, have suffered severe mental / physical / emotional trauma, those who have been abused and children diagnosed as HIV positive. Since the launch of the Charity it has granted over 300 children's wishes

The YMCA Fairthorne Group Bursary Fund gives disadvantaged children the chance to experience the uplifting experiences that the YMCA can offer.

YHA offers everyone particularly young people, the opportunity to travel and meet new friends. Through funding for Breaks4Kids, YHA helps financially disadvantaged children to enjoy the benefits of social, recreational and educational activities at a YHA centre.

The Israeli Association for the Support and assistance of children with cancer and their families, Zichron Menachem in the UK arranges and pays for respite camps for the children and their parents. It also encourages the donation of hair to bring a smile to a child suffering from cancer's face by the provision of a made to measure wig and so restore their self-confidence.