Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Families

1) To educate families and the public in better standards of childcare, and in the importance of sound relations between parents and children for the maintenance and enrichment of family life2) The relief of poverty and provision of recreational facilities or other leisure time occupatation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life

The Charles Lewis Foundation particularly favours registered smaller charities (annual income of under £1,000,000 and no sizeable assets) located in the UK where funding is required for a specific project and where small grants can have a big impact. TCLF especially supports charities which make good use of volunteers. The trustees look to support ongoing and new projects.

The Charity's aims are to enhance the development and education of pre-school children by:(a) offering appropriate play facilities, ensuring avoidance of discrimination in such provision;(b) encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas; (c) furthering the aim of Gloucestershire PATA.

SFAC provides training, mentoring, and advice to adults working to care for and protect children. We provide support in social work, psychology (including trauma, therapeutic care, and protective behaviours), and judicial practices and processes. We work alongside local organisations (NGOs, governments and courts) and provide subsidies to small organisations so our support is accessible to all.

Home-Start offers support, friendship and practical assistance to families with at least one child under the age of five. Unpaid volunteers visit families struggling under the pressure of bringing up small children, helping them to avoid crisis and enjoy family life.

Crown Global works to transform lives, empowerer leaders and strengthen communities all over the world. In the UK, we achieve this through Crown Family Church which supports people in the community in South West London and Surrey. Our global mission enables us to partners with other charities and NGOs to deliver practical aid, education and training.

Wisdom House act as an umbrella organisation for WISDOM COMMUNITY CENTRE and WHCWisdom Community Centre is a community resource centre offering diverse services for individuals and families. Services includes: free, holistic, counselling and advisory services to victims of domestic violence, individuals in crisis, youth mentoring, debt management workshops, and family conflict resolution

To educate families and the public in better standards of childcare and in the importance of sound relations between parents and children for the maintenance of family life2) The relief of poverty and the provision of recreational facilities or other leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life

As a growing and active church, we have a mission to reach out to our community with the love of Christ to make a practical difference. This is especially true for children and families who we meet in schools, our community and church activities.

We support children and Young People (18 and under) with Cancer. We offer Hardship Support to families where the child is suffering from Primary Bone Cancer. We also deliver projects (Storytelling and Pottery) in Paediatric Oncology Wards nationally to distract young patients from treatment and pain.

Home-Start Merton is a voluntary organistion providing support, friendship and practical help to families experiencing stress and difficulties. Referral criteria: Families must have at least one child under the age of 5. Families are visited regularly in their own homes by our trained volunteers who all have experience of parenting and know how hard it can sometimes be.

To empower and support those who have experienced domestic abuse by providing them with free, confidential family law legal advice. We strive to raise awareness of their legal rights and options so they can make informed choices about escaping the abuse and rebuilding their lives.

CREATING A GROWING, CHANGING AND PASSIONATE CHURCH, WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BECOME PART OF A CHURCH FAMILY IN WHICH PEOPLE OF EVERY AGE, CLASS, ETHNICITY, AND LIFE EXPERIENCE FIND A HOME. WE ARE CREATING A CHURCH WHICH DEMONSTRATES GOD'S HEART FOR THE POOR, THE HURTING AND THE SPIRITUALLY LOST; A CHURCH WHICH EXHIBITS THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST.

Wide variety of activities that bring people together from all parts of the community of Meanwood, Leeds, to help build relationships across social divides. Example of activities includes weekly youth club, craft sessions, play and learn, parenting support, family fun days, theatre and board games.

The promotion of the music of J S Bach, his family - antecedants and descendants - his contemporaries and other relevant composers in public activities that include an annual Bachfest. We publish a free journal, maintain a Bach orchestral library for public benefit and own a chamber organ, also hired out. We provide an entree to the Bach world and information via our website and emailing services.

The charity objects are the development and education of children; promoting their care and safety;promoting their education and promoting parental involvement;promoting their health and wellbeing: providing services to support them and their families and care: providing services to individuals holding membership of the CIO; and furthering the aims of the Pre-school Learning Alliance.

We provide training and equipping for our family of churches and their members, mainly in Europe but also internationally. We also have an overseas aid arm, Church Relief International, which facilitates aid and support to projects in various developing countries.

Training in basic skills to help find work; general education including language skills; access to leisure facilities to facilitate integration and understanding within the wider community.

-to enable disadvantaged children and young people, regardless of financial and social status, toparticipate in stimulating, lively out-of-school programmes at a minimal or no cost;-encourage children and young people to take part in healthy activities;-support individuals and families in crises through its small grants programme and voucher scheme.

The Gibbons Family Trust awards grants to children and young people up the age of 25 living in Devon (with preference for East Devon) and in the Isle of Thanet, Kent. Grants can be made for the education, training, recreation and general welfare of young people (but not private school fees). Registered charities, organisations, and individuals (references are required) are eligible to apply.

Lanivet and District Under Fives is a pre-school setting for children over the age of two and under the statutory primary school age.We provide essential support for all families and a much needed foundation for education. The children learn to socialise and receive important foundation learning in literacy, maths and other subjects.

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REFUGEES, THOSE SEEKING ASYLUM, AND THOSE WHO HAVE BECOME DISPLACED, BY, BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING SANCTUARY, HOSPITALITY, SAFEGUARDING AND RELIEF

Home-Start Wellingborough & district is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer support, friendship & practical help to families who have at least one child under the age of five and who are experiencing difficulties.

Maddi's Butterflies aims to ease the suffering of children undergoing cancer treatment, by providing small wishes and gifts. We also provide holidays to families affected by childhood cancer, in our caravan at Ribby Hall Village. We are based in Blackburn, but we do take referrals nationally. Children are referred to us via 3rd party charities, such as Clic Sargant or Macmillan.

The Object of the Nursery Group is the Advancement of Education by enhancing the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age. It achieves this by offering appropriate play, education and care facilities together with family learning and extended hours groups. It undertakes appropriate fund raising raising activities and strongly encourages parental involvement.