Charities In Scotland

The Brain Tumour Charity is at the forefront of the fight to defeat brain tumours, making a difference every day to the lives of people with a brain tumour and their families. We are committed to having the biggest possible impact for everyone affected by a brain tumour, to defending the most amazing part of the human body, so that the diagnosis of a brain tumour is no longer a death sentence.

1. Broad range of educational activities/opportunities for doctors, dentists and veterinary surgeons, including students, and for allied healthcare professionals.2. Exchange of information/ideas on medicine, within the health professions and with public opinion.3. Publish medical books, and distance learning materials.4. Maintain one of the largest medical libraries in Europe.

To assist academics who are subject to or at risk of discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence, to relieve needs among them and their dependants so that their abilities can continue to be used for the public benefit; to support academics and their institutions in countries where their work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that they can continue to fulfil their role as educators.

To advance the education of the public by the acquisition, restoration, preservation, exhibition or operation of LMS Steam Locomotive 6100 'Royal Scot' and other steam locomotives, rolling stock, equipment and artefacts, relics, documents and records of historic interest as the trustees may from time to time decide.

To assist financially those former employees of the British Petroleum Company Plc or any subsidiary or associated companies and their dependants, who are suffering severe financial hardship or need. Assistance is normally given in the form of a grant or a loan.

To raise and deliver resources, working with others, to provide the best support to serving and former members of the Naval Service and their families.

The Veterans' Foundation raises funds and then provides grants to British armed forces charities, and associated charitable activities, who are actively helping veterans, and their dependants, who are in need.

We are the industry-led skills body for the UK?s screen-based creative industries, including film, high end and other television, VFX, animation and games.We work across the UK with employers, individuals, learning/training providers, trade associations, unions and government to ensure the screen industries have the skilled workforce they need. We identify training needs and help tackle them.

To fund and deliver life-saving research into kidney diseases. To improve treatments for people with kidney diseases and enhance their quality of life and to increase awareness of kidney health.

To encourage young people to ride and to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with ponies and riding. To give instruction in riding and in all matters relating to ponies and riding and to provide education in looking after and taking proper care of animals. To promote the highest ideals of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty to create strength of character and self-discipline.

The charity is set up to conserve the marine and freshwater environments for the benefit of the public and to advance public education in the principles and practice of conservation.

The Charity provides relief of need and advancement of health of veterans and others in the Armed Forces Network, which includes members of the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (and regular reserves, volunteer reserves, and sponsored reserves of these bodies), and their families, dependents and support network, who have or have had mental health issues.

The Fairtrade Foundation seeks to 1. Providing an independent certification of the trade supply chain, with the FAIRTRADE Mark as the consumer guarantee.2. Facilitating the market so that producers can sell to traders and retailers in order that the market for Fairtrade grows.3.Awareness-raising among consumers of the need for Fairtrade and the importance of the FAIRTRADE Mark.

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.

The Access to Justice Foundation receives and distributes additional financial resources to support the provision of free of charge (pro bono) legal assistance to those in need. The Foundation is the recipient of Pro Bono Costs under Section 194 Legal Services Act 2007. Working with the Legal Support Trusts and national organisations, it makes grants to support pro bono projects.

Commission and distribute literature on the Radha Soami teachings. Guide authors in their research and writings on spirituality and religion. Raise awareness of organ donations and support NHS in holding blood donation camps. Support other Charities in UK and Europe with similar objectives to its own to hold weekly and national meetings where discourses on the Radha Soami teachings are given.

The college is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in emergency medicine. The college works to ensure high quality care by setting & monitoring standards of care, and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to emergency medicine.

To train men and women for ordination or other ministries in the Church of England or other Protestant denominations at Oak Hill College.To advance the physical, mental and spiritual education of children at Kingham Hill School.To otherwise advance education in accordance with the Christian Faith

UK Community Foundations promotes local charitable giving through the quality accredited community foundations covering the UK. Community foundations work to connect donors and local groups to enrich lives for the better and build stronger communities.

The prevention of problems experienced during pregnancy.

We support children who are seriously affected by financial hardship by providing grants for tailored groups to help individual families and young people overcome specific issues they face:-essential items, eg beds, cookers etc-school fees where home circumstances are seriously affecting development,We also commission research and undertake projects based on insights from our grant giving

Vocational Training Charitable Trust, T/A VTCT Skills, is a market-leading specialist vocational and technical Awarding Organisation offering a comprehensive range of qualifications, assessments and services in 17 sectors, including Hairdressing, Beauty, Logistics and Early Years. Working closely with employers and training providers, our ranges are backed by industry and trusted around the world.

Advancement of Christian faith, the Word of God and the full Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in accordance with the tenets of faith in such ways and such parts of UK or the world.To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of goods and services including the provision of pastoral support and counselling.Advancement of education.

The charity aims to reduce the loss of life, personal injury and damage to property and the environment by improving the quality of firefighting, rescue, fire protection and fire prevention in the UK, through the provision of advice, information, leadership, research, informed comment and other services to relevant bodies and to the Association's members.

We provide expert, personalised support and information via our Support Line and through our range of publications. We fund innovative research to find the breakthroughs that will change how we understand, diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer. We campaign for change; for better care, treatment and research and for pancreatic cancer to have the recognition it needs.