Charities In Scotland
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The Pets At Home Foundation
The charity provides support for national animal welfare organisations and locally based re-homing centres through a combination of grants, joint fundraising activities and events. The charity also operates small animal adoption centres in a large number of Pets at Home stores.
Royal Osteoporosis Society
Our vision is a future without osteoporosis. We will: Improve the nation's bone health and prevent osteoporosis; Influence healthcare professionals to deliver high quality healthcare so that people are assessed & treated earlier; Provide the best information, support & services to help people with osteoporosis live well; Drive research and development of new treatments that will beat osteoporosis
British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma)
Blesma supports all serving and ex service men and women who lose limbs or the use of limbs, or one or both eyes in service or as a result of service. It also supports those ex service men and women who lose limbs not as a result of service or loss of use of limbs as a result of a traumatic incident. Blesma also supports widows and dependents of the above.
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy
Arts1. Providing and extending music therapy services nationwide;2. Training professional music therapists and transmittingmusic therapy knowledge and skills through broadereducational programmes;3. Researching and developing music therapy as aprofessional practice and an academic discipline.
Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited
CBM UK transforms the lives of people with disabilities, their families and communities in the poorest places in the world. We work with local partners to prevent and cure diseases that cause disability and build a world where people with disabilities can fulfil their potential, helping them access healthcare and education, build sustainable livelihoods and play an active role in their community
Film Nation UK
Children's and young people's film education (5 to 19 years).
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
The Churchill Fellowship, the operating name of the Trust, offers Travelling Fellowships to any British Citizen (over 18 years of age) resident in the UK to go abroad on a worthwhile enterprise of their own choosing. The knowledge, understanding and skills acquired, enriches their own lives and by their example and through the dissemination of knowledge, the UK as a whole.
The Federation Of European Biochemical Societies
FEBS promotes and supports biochemistry, molecular cell biology, molecular biophysics and related areas, particularly in Europe and neighbouring regions. It publishes four scientific journals and funds principally an Annual Congress, Research Fellowships, Prizes, Advanced Courses, a Young Scientists' Forum, Education and other Workshops, and Travel Grants.
The Institute Of Advanced Motorists Limited
Charitable activities, Crime and JusticeIAM RoadSmart provides for the public an advanced driving and motorcycle test, and through its research into many aspects of road safety, seeks to become a significant influencer of road safety policy and practice.
Chartered Institute Of Environmental Health
Charitable activitiesAs a professional membership body, CIEH sets standards for our practitioners. We support continuing professional development and deliver professional and vocational qualifications which protect consumers. As a campaigning organisation we work to deliver our vision of safer, cleaner and healthier environments for the benefit of all.
British Association For The Advancement Of Science
ResearchOur mission is?to transform the diversity and inclusivity of science; to reach under-served audiences, and increase the number of people who are actively engaged and involved in science. By unlocking the potential of a more diverse group of people, we increase our ability to tackle some of the world?s biggest challenges and shape our future for the better.
Axiom Maths
We run the Maths Circles programme. Maths Circles are out-of-class maths clubs for secondary school pupils. They aim to develop students' mathematical thinking and expand their mathematical curiosity. Participation in Circles supports high-attaining students (particularly from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds) to develop their mathematical excellence.
The Lord's Taverners
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareWe positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. We provide inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities to develop the knowledge, skills, capabilities and confidence required to overcome the challenges of inequality, raise their aspirations and reach their potential.
The Apostolic Church
Beneficiary group, ReligionThe aim of The Apostolic Church is to spread the Christian gospel within the United Kingdom through its network of local churches. This includes traditional Sunday services and a variety of local church activities involving children, youth and adults. Also the Church provides regular financial support to missionaries in a number of other countries.
The Legal Education Foundation
EducationWe are an independent foundation supporting communities across the UK to use the law to create a more just and equal society.
The Drinkaware Trust
Drinkaware aims to get people to think differently about alcohol. Our entire focus is on getting people to understand the harm it can do to our health, our families and those around us.Our vision is of a society where alcohol is enjoyed responsibly, where its potential for harm is reduced and where consumers are supported in practical ways to make informed decisions about their drinking.
Royal Aeronautical Society
ResearchThe principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics.
RSPCA Assured Limited
To prevent cruelty to animals by the promotion of humane farming, transportation, slaughter, and marketing of farm animals, in particular but without prejudice to generality of the foregoing, by implementing a set of rearing and handling standards approved and amended from time to time by the The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals ("The RSPCA").
The Ernest Cook Trust
Land-owning educational grant-making charitable company, making grants throughout the United Kingdom. Grants are awarded for projects that support young people in Outdoor Learning, environmental engagement, connection to nature and Learning from the Land. The Trust also makes use of its landed estates as a direct resource for educational visits and associated activity.
The Chartered Institute For The Management Of Sport And Physical Activity
The purposes of the Institute as set out in its Charter are:(a) to promote and advance public health by encouraging active participation in sport or other healthy recreation for the public benefit; and(b) to promote for the public benefit the safety of facilities and services provided for active participation in sport or healthy recreation;
The British Ecological Society
ResearchThe British Ecological Society is a scientific society for all those interested in ecology. Our vision is to advance ecology and make it count. We achieve this by developing ecological science and scientists; improving the quality of education and capacity building; promoting the use of ecological science and building collaborative partnerships.
The Greggs Foundation
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Greggs Foundation is a grant-making charity which aims to build stronger and healthier communities in the areas served by Greggs. We offer grant programmes which work to address three key challenges facing our local communities:Addressing issues of poverty and inequalityEnsuring food is at the heart of communitiesSupporting local community organisations to make a difference
The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k.
Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Saving of livesPreventing loss of life through drowning & injury through near-drowning,Reducing the number of people drowning year on year,Lead provider of water safety & drowning prevention education, Lead industry body for awarding & training lifeguards,Recognised by Sport England as governing body for Lifesaving Sport in the UK,Club & volunteer network across UK & Republic of Ireland.
Crescent Purchasing Limited
Provision of a purchasing frameworks and related support, resources and training for the further education sector.
British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Health, Professions, ResearchThe BSAVA is a professional body for veterinary surgeons and nurses who treat companion animals. It drives/promotes excellence in small animal veterinary practice through focusing on education, science and the community to develop the knowledge and skills of its members. PetSavers, its research arm, funds veterinary clinical studies into diseases of pets and the treatment thereof