Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Policy campaigning and advocacy

To provide a generalist advice service to the population of the district of The Forest of Dean, ensuring that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, or of the needs of services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively and to exercise a responsible influence on the development of Social Policy.

We are the UK's leading autism research and campaigning charity. Our Mission is to create breakthroughs that enable all autistic people to live happier, healthier, longer lives. We do this through research, shaping policy and working with autistic people to make more of a difference.

Advancement of the education of the public by: 1) Offering courses of instruction to the public that will promote the mental and creative development of the individual, including Transcendental Meditation and related advanced techniques. 2) Establishing, conducting and maintaining an institution of further education and additional educational facilities. 3) Making grants to other charities.

The Charity Finance Group aims to provide information, training, conferences and networking opportunities to finance professionals in the voluntary sector. To lobby and campaign and promote best practice on behalf of finance professionals in the sector.

Ataxia UK supports people affected by ataxia by;funding medical and other research and thereafter disseminating results, providing information on ataxia to people with ataxia and also medical and social care professionals, distribution of welfare grants, campaigning for improvement in treatment and services, facilitating self-help groups and piloting new service delivery models

The primary objects for which the Association is established is to advance the arts for the public benefit through the promotion of Contemporary Art and the education of the public in the understanding and appreciation of Contemporary Art.

To support people with learning and physical disabilities, their parents and carers. To advocate and campaign for people's rights , creating opportunities to overcome isolation and barriers.

Our principal activity is the 24 hour provision of residential accommodation and individual care to 37 elderly people, who need varying levels of support to assist them in their day to day activities. We employ professional and skilled carers and management. Residents' individuality and independence is actively promoted. An "open door" policy for residents and their families is in place.

The Institute's aim is to promote high quality education outcomes for all children and young people, regardless of social background by employing an impartial and evidence based approach. In addition to its focus on raising standards in education from early years through to higher education and beyond, the EPI's also researches young people's mental health.

Demos exists to promote education and research for the public benefit in issues of politics, economics, and public policy; and to make the research findings publicly availably. It achieves these objectives by carrying out a wide range of research projects, organising lectures, seminars and conferences, and through publishing in a number of different formats.

Services and support for people who have experienced any form of sexual abuse or sexual violence including a telephone/e-mail helpline, Counselling, advocacy/practical support, drop in service, therapeutic group work. We also provide training for professionals and campaign to end the future abuse of women and children and lessen the taboo around sexual abuse.

As a UK membership umbrella organisation, ARC UK provides information, training and support, networking opportunities and promotes best practice in service provision for people with a learning disability; as a campaigning organisation it seeks to influence policy and practice at local and national level.

Delivering services tailored to the needs and preferences of older people.Representing the interests of older people and tackling ageism and discrimination through public education and campaigning.Identifying emerging needs and best practice through research. Working with others in partnership and in a spirit of co-operation to achieve the best deal for older people.

Pro Bono Economics uses economics to empower the social sector and to increase wellbeing across the UK. We combine project work with individual charities and social enterprises with policy research that can drive systemic change. Experts and economists at PBE work on a wide range of issues related to wellbeing including mental health, education, employment, poverty, volunteering and civil society.

The Company is a Charity whose objects are a) to relieve povertyb) to support the families friends and carers of persons affected by these conditions andc) to advance the education of the public in such conditions, their transmission treatment and consequences.

We are the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by bipolar. We provide a range of services including information & advice, a network of support groups, eCommunity, workplace training & telephone & email peer support. We also work in partnership with research organisations and campaign for new developments to tackle key issues.

We aim to make a real difference to people with learning disabilities by providing effective and flexible support to help them to improve their lives. Respond work with children, young people and adults with learning disabilities who have experienced abuse or trauma, as well as those who have abused others through psychotherapy, advocacy, campaigning and other support.

The Trust's objectives are to:-Advance the education of the public in the life and work of Bernard Leach-Preserve and maintain his former home and workplace at Higher Stennack, St.Ives to house and display examples of his work and those of others-Train people in the art, craft and manufacture of pottery and related skills and increase the appreciation of the public in the ceramic arts

providing day services, employment training, counselling and advocacy to people with mental health problems; campaigning on mental health issues

Education of the public through concerts of baroque and early classical music on period instruments.

To help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, confidential, impartial and independent information, advice, advocacy and representation to individuals, and by influencing policymakers.

Through technical advice, advocacy, applied research, policy analysis, and capacity development, NRCL works with innovative agents of change within government ministries, civil society, the media, legislatures, the private sector, and international institutions to promote accountable and effective governance in the extractive industries.

i) Awareness raising and campaigning; ii) Promoting Active retirement to support a positive and meaningful ageing journeyiii) Information services for local residentsiv) Care and Wellbeing Centres offering Day Servicesv) Footcare Clinicsvi) Hospital to Home (H2H) support service to improve health & wellbeing for patients whilst staying in hospital.

To advance the education of the public in the conservation of non-human primates, including the provision of a permanent educational centre.

To advance the education of the public in the subject of photography.