Charities In Scotland

Provision of Sail Training to Young People

Make known the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and spread the knowledge of the Scriptures.

Apart from the detailed aspects of the general work of the Charity as enlisted below, there is more concentration on vulnerable women or women in difficult situation. Presently, the Charity has extended its work to Scotland precisely in Aberdeen where the main concentration is on feeding the homeless on the street, helping the needy and free counselling to people battling with different issues.

The provision of relief for former non manual employees in the coal industry, their widows and where appropriate their families.

Furthering the musical education of children and young people enabling them to perform in public. Its primary activity is the running of specialist string chamber orchestras providing quality training for talented young string players between the ages of 7 and 21 and giving them experience of the art of public performance.

The Learning Skills Trust is an educational charity which promotes the development of learning skills in young people.

TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE UK AND OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD, THROUGH HOLDING OF EVENTS AND MEETINGS WHICH INSPIRE, CHALLENGE AND BRING POSITIVE CHANGE IN INDIVIDUALS BY TAKING THEM THROUGH MIND, BODY AND SOUL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO GROW THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH AND HELP MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES LIVES.

The charity (MVS) trains its members in maritime, engineering, operations and communications skills.The MVS has a policy of positive social inclusion and around 30% of members are from the disadvantaged sectors of society.MVS members use their skills to support local and national authorities in times of major events, emergencies both real and exercised and in civil resilience.

The United Kingdom Thalassaemia Society (UKTS) is actively involved in various activities to support individuals affected by thalassaemia. Some of the main activities are outreach, research, publications, literature and patient and family support. The team also represents members on national boards.

Promoting the conservation of Britain's geological heritage, especially the network of SSSIs. Getting ownership of vulnerable sites through purchase via external grants or through transfer of ownership. Developing a Geoheritage Trail in the South Wales Coalfield to promote awareness of the importance of geology among the wider public. To liaise with other European geoconervation organisations.

STAR is a national charity building a society where refugees are welcomed & can thrive. We do this by building amovement of welcome, empowering young people to be changemakers; providing localsupport to refugees through community projects; challenging the structural barriers people face seeking protection and building new lives; sharing information to shift the narrative.

Afasic is a UK wide charity that represents and helps children and young people affected by speech, language and communication needs and their families. It operates a helpline and website, runs training for parents and professionals, and organises activities for children and young people. Afasic is a membership organisation and has local groups and points of contact across the country.

Grant Making Charity. Focusing on discrete projects not general funding. Key areas are: 1. People in need 2. Tackling Poverty 3.Saving Lives & Improving Health. Support to small and medium sized charities registered in UK that have a proven track record and are energetic and highly efficient making a meaningful difference to people's lives.

The Theatrical Guild is the charity supporting Backstage and Front of House theatre staff across the UK - offering a range of financial grants, access to counselling or therapy, mid-career training opportunities, welfare advice and industry signposting.

Metamorphosis Foundation provides grants to charities & organisations [but not individuals] involved in the conservation sector & improvement of the physical & natural environment. We look in particular, but not exclusively to support organisations who can facilitate training and professional development in the sector for those who otherwise have difficulty in accessing such opportunities.

Comhaltas in Britain is a creative community nurturing Irish culture. We promote and pass on our Irish cultural traditions to future generations. As a voluntary membership organisation we provide education opportunities to young people, social activities for families and support against isolation for later in life through a connection to traditional Irish music, song, dance & the Irish language.

National support group for people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, also known as Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy. Provides advice, information and support via website, magazine, leaflets and conferences.

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE CARE AND OWNERSHIP OF DOMESTIC RABBITS KEPT AS PETS. ALSO TO FURTHER ADVANCE THE KNWLEDGE OF RABBIT MEDCINE AMONGST THE UK VETERINARY PROFESSION.

To support the advance of education, art, culture, environmental protection and improvement of animal welfare and the relief of those in need by reason of disability.

Distributions may be made to any charity or for any charitable purpose

PROJECT MANAGES AND ORGANISES ONE DAY OF MASS SOCIAL ACTION, INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 55,000 VOLUNTEERS. MANY OF ITS VOLUNTEERS ARE DRAWN FROM THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, BUT ITS ACTIVITIES ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WIDER COMMUNITY.

Religious Activities

InterAct Stroke Support takes professional actors into hospitals and stroke clubs to read and interact with stroke survivors. This interaction alleviates boredom, depression and stimulates the brain, thus helping rehabilitation & recovery.Post stroke depression is common and neural stimulation has been shown to help the brain "adaptively rewire" finding new routes from A to B.

To help and educate children between the ages of nine and eighteen years through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capabilities so that they may grow to full maturity as adults and members of the community and that their conditions of life may be improved employing the traditions and practices of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines to achieve this.

To advance for the public benefit the science and practice of cardiography, technical cardiology and allied subjects by the promotion of improved standards & education and training and of research work therein and by making the results of such study and research available to practitioners and the general public.