Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Policy campaigning and advocacy

We have a collaboration with Unicef. We are impressed with their reach, transparency and experience in eliciting long term sustainable change. We aim to help them to achieve even more for the hardest to reach children by supporting long term, sustainable development of emerging nations, ensuring that children are at the forefront of policy and planning, and their rapid, impactful emergency relief.

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.

nef aims to maximise well-being and social justice within environmental limits through innovative economic thinking and practical solutions. Our work involves pilot projects, in-depth research, campaigning, and informing policy.

THE BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY EXISTS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOSCIENCES, BOTH AS AN ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AND TO PROMOTE ITS IMPACT ON AREAS OF SCIENCE INCLUDING BIOTECHNOLOGY, AGRICULTURE, AND MEDICINE.WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THOUGH OUR PUBLICATIONS AND JOURNALS, SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, POLICY WORK, AWARDS AND GRANTS TO SCIENTISTS AND STUDENTS.

The advancement of environmental protection and improvement, in particular but not exclusively, by theoperation of a zoo; to support and promote the conservation of animals, wildlife and biodiversity in the UKand worldwide.To advance the education of the public in the subject of environmental protection and improvement and inparticular the conservation of animals, wildlife and biodiversity

With year's of experience we know that homelessness and addiction often go hand in hand. We're one of the few places in the country to operate an alchohol and substance tolerant policy, so people who stay at Cosgarne are able to address their issues in a realistic environment whilst we help them look for more permanent accomodation or work with other agencies in addressing their addiction issues.

IPPR produces cutting edge research and innovative policy ideas for a more just, democratic and sustainable world. Through independent research and analysis we define new agendas for change and provide practical solutions to challenges across public policy issues. Our research uses a wide range of methods and draws on the expertise of academics, practitioners, and the general public.

Strategic influencing role on behalf of rural communities.Performance improvement work with members.Improving the visibility of rural needs through policy development and research.Continuing to support the ACRE Network and rural practitioners through networking, best practice sharing and learning.

Fostering the education of the public, and in particular preadolescent underprivileged young people, to improve family planning and health, with particular reference to the societal and environmental consequences of knowledge of population growth and poverty. The relief and assistance of people in any part of the world who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, or catastrophe, in the

To advance the education of the public in philosophy, sociology, psychology and comparative religion and in particular to promote in those fields the study of the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Keep Wales Tidy works for the improvement of local environments by 1. encouraging the public to act in a responsible manner; 2. supporting organisations that work for a cleaner and tidier local environment.3. promoting sustainable development, education and community action.

Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire has 5 key functions - to undertake research into the needs of older people and to develop innovative services; raise awareness of older peoples' issues and campaign on their behalf; provide information and advocacy, provide a range of other community services that promotes health and wellbeing, independence and choice; promote volunteering opportunities.

PROMOTE THE BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH GLUTENENTEROPATHY, OR ANY RELATED MEDICAL CONDITION, ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE NATURE OF THE COELIAC CONDITION AND ITS TREATMENTS PARTICULARLY AMONG SUFFERERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND CARERS; TO PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO THE NATURE, CAUSES, ALLEVIATION, TREATMENT AND CURE OF THE COELIAC CONDITION AND TO MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THE RESULTS

Dumpton School is an Educational Charity for Children located in Wimborne, Dorset. Its aim is to advance the education of the public for public benefit without limitations by providing or assisting in the provision of school and educational facilities. We strive for the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, artistic and social skills within a family framework.

The Charitable organisation main objectives are:The provision and maintenance of an art gallery for exhibition to the public of modern and historical fine art; modern and historical design and applied art; and work done by school children and local communities.Promoting and encouraging the education of the public in the arts both in the Gallery and elsewhere.

Protecting and enhancing biodiversityInspiring and involving peopleInfluencing policy and practicePartnership and relationship buildingOrganisational management and resources

The Centre's mission is to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness by ensuring that policy,practice and funding decisions are underpinned by robust evidence.

Policy Exchange is one of the UK's leading market-oriented think tanks and exists to develop and promote new policy ideas. It works in partnership with prominent academics and other experts to conduct major studies and events on a wide range of topical issues including education, economy, environment, crime & justice, security, governance, technology, social and ethnic minority issues.

Helps published authors or performed playwrights of several works who are in financial difficulties through grants and pensions. Also runs various activities for the "advancement of public education".

To improve quality of life for those affected by kidney disease by: giving financial support to kidney patients in need; making grants to renal units to improve care by funding staff posts, capital works and equipment/projects; providing advice, information, support and services; campaigning to inform policy and practice at all levels; and supporting multi-professional, patient-centred research.

The SEA LIFE TRUST develops, delivers and supports projects and campaigns and operates marine wildlife sanctuaries to help make a measurable difference to the protection of marine and freshwater wildlife and habitats across the world. Our main focus areas are: campaigning for freshwater & marine protection, reducing plastic pollution & overfishing in our seas and marine rescue & rehabilitation.

SIA is a national charity working on behalf of spinal cord injured people tohelp, support, advise and campaign on all aspects of spinal cord injury.

Adoption UK is a membership organisation providing support, community and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. We connect adoptive families, provide information and signposting on a range of adoption-related issues and campaign for improvements to adoption policy and legislation at the highest levels.

The Trust's principal objectives are:1) To preserve and restore for the public benefit items of historical, architectural, engineering or scientific value in connection with railways; and2) To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway transportation.

The Resolution Foundation is an independent research and policy organisation. Our public benefit goal is to improve outcomes for people on low and modest incomes. We do this by undertaking original research and economic analysis to understand the challenges they face. We then develop practical and effective policy proposals and engage with policy makers and key stakeholders to bring about change.