Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Families

The principal business of the Fellowship of St Nicholas (FSN) is to support children and families, particulary those suffering the effects of poverty, disadvantage, neglect and abuse.

Founded in 1739 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1838, the Society grants financial relief to officers and former officers of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS and their Reserves, and including spouses, former spouses, and families in need. In the last year grants just in excess of £500,000 were made. Additionally many hours are spent signposting, offering advice or a friendly ear.

The provision of a specialist service for individuals with the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and their families/carers. Our main aim is to provide a secure and caring environment that enables people to achieve their fullest potential, taking into account the individuals intellectual, physical, emotional and social ability. Independence, training and integration into the community are a priority.

Chance UK provides solutions focused mentoring and family support for children aged 5-13 with behavioural and emotional difficulties alongside group workshops designed to build social and emotional skills and resilience.

Panahghar exists to provide a range of direct and indirect services and activities to primarily but not solely to BAMER (Black Asian Minority Ethnic and Refugee) communities and primarily to Asian women and their children and families to alleviate domestic violence, abuse and poverty on a local national and international level.

Daily, Friday and Eid prayers.Family support service for family disputes, divorce, marriage introductions and funeral services.Out of School hours activities Organise educational trips, sport and recreational activities, event study circles, health and fitness activities, classes for martial arts. Mosque tours and briefings for visitors and Interfaith dialogue and seminars.

The objects of the Sussex Beacon are to promote the prevention and control of the illness known as HIV/AIDS by public education and research and to relieve personal suffering from this illness and to support the families and friends of these persons. To this end the charity runs a ten bedroom in patient unit offering respite, convalescent and terminal care, and a day care service.

To provide care, welfare, interest and advancement of disabled people and their families and carers in the locality. To respond to the needs of the above people.Enable Ability has the general aims of contributing to the quality of life of disabled people and those related to them in the greater Portsmouth area.

The Lullaby Trust is a charity that exists to keep babies safe and keep grieving families supported. We give families a safer start to life, empower professionals with evidence-based advice and create a supportive space for anyone whose baby or infant has died suddenly or unexpectedly. Since 1991 we have saved the lives of over 30,000 babies.

The relief of vulnerable people and people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and their families, dependants and carers. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation or other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of vulnerability or learning disability with the object of improving their life

All Nations Christian College is an independent, evangelical, interdenominational mission training Bible college. The purpose of allnations is to train students in cross-cultural mission. Today, All Nations is the largest college of its type in Europe and welcomes students and their families from all over the world.

Tynedale Hospice at Home provides community based hospice care. Care and support is also extended to the patient's families.We cover the Tynedale, Scots Gap and Ponteland area.Services include nursing, practical and emotional support and are free of charge.

We are a church which follows Jesus by serving people of all ages, races and backgrounds; through church services, small groups, events, training and courses supporting family life. In addition we operate The King's House School, Windsor: a primary school with a Christian ethos. We also engage in overseas Christian outreach as well as relief, development & education projects.

Woodlands Hospice is an independent charity providing specialist palliative care to individuals with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. Multi-professional care is accessed through day therapy, community outreach and specialist out-patient clinics plus an in-patient unit and Hospice at Home to enhance quality of life, enabling patients and families to live life as fully as possible.

To provide specialist therapeutic counselling, advocacy and casework support to survivors of sexual abuse, rape and exploitation in Kent and South East London. We help victims navigate the criminal justice system, access wider services and rebuild their lives.

Providing counselling and therapeutic services for children and young adults up to 18 years and their families. We work in partnership with other agencies and schools, and our concern is the emotional health and well-being of children and young people. The main focus is the early intervention, prevention and mitigation of behavioral and emotional problems. We provide training for school staff.

The charity provides a range of symptom management therapies and treatments to support people who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Stroke survivors to give them better control over their lives. It also aims to provide direct care, support and counselling for patients, their carers and families, all conducted in a welcoming inclusive environment

The Society, a charity for musicians run by musicians, provides grants and support to professional musicians and their families in need because of accident, illness or old age whether or not they are members. Founded in 1738 as the Fund for Decay'd Musicians, early members included Handel, Arne, Boyce and Sammartini. Today it maintains its tradition of responding swiftly to needs of colleagues.

MKWA provides a holistic domestic violence service in MK, the name of the service is MK-ACT as we support women and men- emergency refuge accommodation for up to 28 families,- specialist service for Asian families - resettlement service for families leaving accommodation - Crisis Intervention Service from families in the community

Thames Valley Partnership aims to bring people and organisations together to create safer and stronger communities. Supporting victims and perpetrators of crime and their families we work closely with criminal justice partners, local authorities, voluntary and community organisations and the private sector, to develop long term, sustainable solutions to the problems of crime and social exclusion.

Provision of education and nursery care for children between the ages of 2 an 11 years. Means tested bursaries are available for school age children whose families may otherwise not be able to benefit from the education offered by the school. Provision of Holiday Care Scheme for children aged 2 to 11 years, open to the school's own pupils and those from outside the school.

The principal activity is the provision of health and care services to all needy, elderly, disabled and families particularly but not exclusively of the Asian origin, in the West Midlands area. As an ancillary, assistance is also given on appropriate housing, social, recreational and educational matters.

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth is the leading advice charity supporting individuals and families who live, work or study primarily in the London boroughs of Merton and Lambeth, but also elsewhere. We also work to raise awareness and understanding of the challenging issues affecting individuals and our communities.

The activity of the charity is the relief of pain and suffering sustained by children diagnosed with any form of cancer, and in such manner as may be considered reasonable by the trustees.The charity owns and operates two respite holiday homes for such children and their families. The charity also provides financial grants and emotional support.

DHEF encourages families and especially women of all ages and cultures from every sector of society to reach their potential through formal and informal educational projects. DHEF has a Christian ethos and in its activities promotes respect for the individual, personal freedom, self-confidence and responsible attiitudes in professional, private and public life.