Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Policy campaigning and advocacy

To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment;to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and lesiure time occupation ; advance public education in environmental matters and to help people conserve, protect and improve their environment.

The charity's objects are the advancement of health or the saving of lives by undertaking research and other relevant activities in the Yorkshire region or elsewhere to help people avoid, survive or cope with cancer.

Somerset House Trust was established in 1997 to enhance the education of the public by the provision of a centre for the arts and to maintain the buildings for the benefit of the local and international community as an example of English national heritage. At its heart lies a creative community of innovative businesses and social enterprises which contribute to the vibrancy and energy of the site.

The primary object is to advance the education of the public by running schools, in particular the Dragon preparatory school and its pre-prep department Lynams.

With its two auditoria, together offering some 1,600 seats, Chichester Festival Theatre is the major publicly funded theatre resource in the South East of England. It aims to balance a repertory of diverse and challenging productions and a socially inclusive educational policy with high attendances from a wide geographic and demographic spread.

A leisure trust that re-invests surpluses to enhance sports, arts, play facilities and well being services. Giving access to affordable, quality, safe, healthy, fun leisure and cultural experiences for all age groups and abilities. Promoting education of the public at large in the advantages of healthy and active lifestyles including benefits of a balanced diet.

Administrative, departmental and evangelistic support to the witness, educational and humanitarian activities of local congregations, Stanborough Primary and Secondary schools, the regional offices in the British Isles and the Republic of Ireland through evangelistic resources, policy and guideline documentation and interest focused seminars, workshops and accredited training

We help people across the UK tackle their debts and manage their money with confidence. The Trust?s main activities are providing free advice through National Debtline and Business Debtline; supporting advisers through Wiseradviser; and improving the UK?s money and debt environment through policy, research, innovation grants and awareness raising campaigns.

The charity promotes public education through the development and use of computer-aided reasoning and information systems in chemistry and the chemistry-related sciences.

International Alert works with people directly affected by conflict to build lasting peace. We focus on solving the root causes of conflict with people from across divides. From the grassroots to the policy level, we bring people together to build peace. Experienced and respected, we have a proud track record of achieving change in fragile and conflict-affected countries and territories.

The Huo Family Foundation is a grant-giving foundation based in London. Its mission is to support education, communities and the pursuit of knowledge. The Foundations current focus are in the five main areas, education, neuroscience and psychology, public policy, the arts and scientific research.

THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SO AS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.

OUR MAIN AIMS ARE TO UNDERSTAND WHAT CAUSES CHILDREN TO DEVELOP CANCER, TO DEVELOP IMPROVED TREATMENTS AND TO PROVIDE CARE FOR AFFECTED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT IS THE TRUSTEES' POLICY TO MAXIMISE THE PROPORTION OF CHARITABLE OUTPUT THAT IS ACHIEVED THROUGH GRANT MAKING TO ORGANISATIONS. IT IS INTENDED THAT THE CHARITY WILL FOCUS ON REVENUE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH INTO CAUSES AND TREATMENT.

The Charity exists for the advancement of the education of the public in languages. Its object are realised principally through International House London, an internationally reputed language school. Its main activities are the teaching of English and the teaching of other Modern Languages and the training of language teachers.

INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (IFAW) RESCUES AND PROTECTS ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD. WE RESCUE INDIVIDUAL ANIMALS, CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT ANIMAL CRUELTY AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND HABITATS. IFAW PROMOTES ANIMAL WELFARE AND CONSERVATION POLICIES THAT ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING OF BOTH ANIMALS AND PEOPLE.

The Nesta Trust works through its Trustee, Nesta (charity no 1144091), to bring great ideas to life, supporting individuals, charities, social enterprises, businesses and public organisations with financial and practical support. Nesta works to improve the conditions in which great ideas can flourish - addressing policy and structural conditions that can energise or stifle creativity.

Asthma and Lung UK exists to help people with lung disease. It achieves this by:1 - Funding vital research into understanding, treating and preventing lung disease.2 - Promoting greater understanding of lung disease and campaigning for positive change in the nation's lung health.3 - Offering services and support so no one has to face it alone.

The principal activity of the Trust is to educate academically able girls aged 9 to 18 years. The Governors' policy is to achieve a social mix.

Frontline AIDS is the new name of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. The charity is the UK-based secretariat of a global partnership of national organisations working to support community action on HIV and AIDS. National partners and local community groups are supported by technical expertise, policy work and fundraising carried out at the secretariat and across the global partnership.

The National Children's Bureau is a leading charity that for 60 years has been improving the lives of children and young people, especially the most vulnerable. We work with children and for children, to influence government policy, be a strong voice for young people and practitioners, and provide creative solutions on a range of social issues.

to promote physical education; to promote community participation in football and sports capable of improving physical healthto assist in providing facilities for sport and recreation of such persons who have need for such facilities in the interest of social welfare.to advance the education of the public and to provide opportunities for them to develop their full capabilities.

Creating opportunity, changing lives and overcoming disadvantage through language education.We work with partners on innovation, research, training and practical interventions. By generating and applying evidence, we aim to change practice, policy and systems for children, adults and communities in the UK disadvantaged through language.

Newlife changes the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK.We grant or loan thousands of items of equipment every year, often in emergency situations. We provide information and support to families through a dedicated Nurse service. We campaign to give disabled children and their families a voice and we fund pioneering medical research to give hope for the future.

The CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof.

RESEARCHING AND ANALYSING THE CAUSES AND EXTENT OF FUEL POVERTY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES TO ADDRESS IT.MANAGING PROJECTS IN INNER CITIES AND RURAL AREAS WHICH SHOW INNOVATIVE WAYS OF TACKLING FUEL POVERTY AND THAT BRING WIDER BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.CAMPAIGNING TO INCREASE RESOURCES TO ERADICATE FUEL POVERTY. PROVISION OF ADVICE AND TRAINING SERVICES.