Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Children

The principal activity of Stockdales continues to be the charitable provision of respite, short break , community and residential care for the welfare of children and people with severe learning difficulties & multiple physical disabilities.

Money is raised through income from charity shops and donations. This enables the charity to employ youth and children's workers to work in schools, youth clubs and the local community. The charity works mainly in Derbyshire.

Grandparents Plus is the national charity which champions the vital role of grandparents and the wider family in children's lives - especially when they take on the caring role in difficult family circumstances. We do this by:campaigning for changeproviding evidence, policy solutions and trainingbuilding alliances and networks.

To advance the Roman Catholic faith by the education of children in the Christian tradition at Alton Convent School, an independent school for day pupils.

The purpose of the Charity is the advancement of education of children and young people inparticular by providing assistance to their parents to enable such children to be taught otherwise than at school as defined in the Education Acts 1944 to 1993.

The objectives are 1) provision of relief to families in crisis from poverty, conflict, hardship, homelessness, ill health or addiction 2) relief of needs of overwhelmed and resource limited parents and their children through the provision of safe, temporary family stays for their children and 3) protection of the physical and mental health of the children. Support provided through volunteers.

LFF provides a unique set of services which enhance community protection against child sexual abuse. Our preventative work includes awareness raising and education. Our specialist staff assess risk, advise on case management and provide evidence based intervention programmes. LFF is the only UK-wide child protection charity dedicated solely to reducing the risk of children being sexually abused.

Focus will be on the poor and needy, children and the elderly, marginalised communities

To accompany families with children and young people with life limiting/life threatening or complex healthcare conditions during the child or young person's journey through life to death, creating positive experiences along the way which become good memories for the future.

Provision of education to children from as wide a cross-section of the local community as possible.

The Charity aims to support the religious and other charitable works carried on by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus CIO and its members. These activities include education, human and spiritual development, pastoral work, healthcare and the support of activities overseas.

Kent Music is the lead partner for the music education hub for Kent. We provide instrumental & vocal tuition, ensembles, choirs and groups for children, young people & adults, bespoke support to schools, a financial assistance scheme to support children & young people on low incomes and a musical instrument service.

Management of Sure Start Children's Centre and a Staying Well programme in North and East Halifax and in the Lower Calder Valley. Management of Ovenden and Mixenden Initiative, a neighbourhood management programme working with public service providers and local communities to raise awareness, and promote and improve public service delivery in those communities.

Jacob's Well Appeal works to help those in need by reason of ill-health or sickness, financial hardship or social disadvantage; to advance the Christian faith; to support the education of children and young people and to protect and preserve the environment. We have a world wide vision.

Services for young disabled people and their families including: Oaks and Acorns Residential Short breaks Service children and adultsOutreach Community ServicesActivities in schools and communityParent advice independent support information and empowerment through Family Services Specialist sensory, Hydrotherapy and Soft Play facilities.

PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDES ADULT LEARNING, INCLUDING APPRENTICESHIPS & ESOL; PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR JOB SEEKERS BY WORKING WITH EMPLOYERS & THROUGH EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT INITIATIVES; PROVIDES CHILDCARE & FAMILY SUPPORT THROUGH THE HALIFAX CENTRAL & UPPER VALLEY AREA CHILDREN'S CENTRES & OTHER PROJECTS; PROVIDES WELLBEING ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES.

Independent co-educational day and boarding school for children (aged 7-18) with Specific Learning Difficulties.

Leeds Women's Aid works with women & children, being a voice & leader in the sector. LWA support women & children experiencing domestic violence and abuse and aims to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls. We offer a range of services including safe houses and refuges, community & telephone support, women's groups and hubs, and support to children & young people and coordinate partnerships.

Donations are confined to the benefit of citizens of Great Britain only. Medical research, sport and organised children activities, military veterans, and local community projects are favoured.

The main areas of activity are in adoption work and community projects such as Alana House for those within the criminal justice system.

Offering children and adults with disabilities pilgrimage holidays to Lourdes, France.

The Charity supports the work of Florence Nightingale Hospice through total funding of specific services such as the Children's Hospice at Home, Day Hospice, Lymphoedema service, and part-funding of inpatient nursing, Nightingale 24/7 service and community palliative care nurses. We raise £790,000 per annum through donations, fundraising, gifts in a will, shops and a local hospices' lottery.

Oxford Playhouse is a 600 seat presenting and producing theatre. The high quality programme includes drama, new writing, children's theatre, comedy, music, local student and amateur work, lectures, poetry and talks. The Playhouse manages the Burton Taylor Studio featuring student and professional shows. The theatre runs an extensive learning and participation programme in the local community.

To brighten the lives of seriously and terminally ill children by providing play and distraction in healthcare settings (throughout UK and NI) to help take their minds off the pain, fear and isolation caused by their illness.

The charity runs a coeducational day school for children between the ages of 3 and 16.