Charities In Scotland
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Shannon Trust
Crime and JusticeDelivering a peer-led Reading Plan where prisoners who can read teach prisoners who cannot in prisons across England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Netherhall Educational Association
Beneficiary group, EducationOur objects are the advancement of education and learning and the training of character in accordance with Christian principles and ideals. To do this NEA owns and operates a variety of centres in Great Britain, including halls of residence for students in higher education, clubs with study facilities for young people, vocational training centres, and venues for residential courses and seminars.
British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies
ResearchBABCP is a multi-disciplinary interest group for people involved in the practice and theory of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapies (CBT). The objects are to advance CBT by the promotion of scientific research and the application of evidence based practice including assessment, therapy and consultancy, in a wide variety of settings in accordance with the ethical guidelines.
Cosmetic Toiletry And Perfumery Foundation
HealthThe Foundation's programme, Look Good Feel Better, is a national charity helping to boost the physical and emotional wellbeing of people living with cancer. It runs confidence boosting workshops for Women, Young Adults and Men in around 140 key cancer support locations throughout the UK as well as online. Online tutorials and booklets are also provided.
James' Place Charity
Beneficiary group, Health, Saving of livesJames' Place works to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis. The charity offers free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men.
Morgan Stanley International Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo make a sustainable impact to children's welfare in disadvantaged communities across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Focussing primarily on child health and education, the Morgan Stanley International Foundation works in partnership with charitable organisations to direct funding and utilise expertise of Morgan Stanley employees to benefit the communities in which the Firm operates.
Link Education International
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationLEI works with partner organisations in Sub Saharan Africa to:(1)To improve schools and the quality of education they deliver so that children have better opportunities(2)To build the capacity of district departments of education (3)To support government education policy and to inform national and regional strategies (4)To facilitate partnerships between European and African education sectors.
Crafts Council
ArtsOur goal is to make the UK the best place to make, see, collect and learn about contemporary craftOur aims are to:To build a strong economy and infrastructure for contemporary craft To increase and diversify the audience for contemporary craft To champion high quality contemporary craft practice nationally and internationally
British Humanist Association
The British Humanist Association (Humanists UK) promotes Humanism and supports and represents people who seek to live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs. Humanists UK provides educational resources on Humanism and humanist funerals and other ceremonies, and campaigns against religious privilege and discrimination on grounds of religion or belief.
Emmaus U.k.
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentThe provision of support and advice to members of the Federation particularly in the areas of Communication, Fundraising, Business and Regional Development, HR, Statutory Issues and Strategic planning for the establishment of Emmaus Communities.Raising awareness of the work of Emmaus in the UK
The National Youth Theatre Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary groupTO ADVANCE EDUCATION PARTICULARLY THAT OF YOUNG PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 TO 25 YEARS THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF DRAMA, MUSIC AND THE SPOKEN WORD AND THROUGH AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE BRITISH DRAMATIC HERITAGE.FURTHER DETAILS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE www.nyt.org.uk
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionWe are a grant-making Quaker trust which supports people who address the root causes of conflict and injustice.
People's Health Trust
Charitable activitiesThe charity make grants to charities and community groups within defined and published geographical areas across England, Scotland and Wales for the purpose of supporting greater health equity. The core principles behind our actions are that where a person lives should not unfairly reduce the length of that person?s life, or the quality of their health.
Church Pastoral Aid Society
Beneficiary group, ReligionCPAS seeks to advance the Christian gospel by working with lay and ordained leaders in (mainly Anglican) churches, offering: training and conferences, residential holidays for children and young people, appointment of incumbents to Anglican parishes, resources, consultancy and advice, and grants (for those in training for Anglican ordination).
New Israel Fund
Charitable activities, SocietyNEW ISRAEL FUND IS THE LEADING ORGANISATION STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY AND EQUALITY IN ISRAEL. NIF HELPS DEVELOP ISRAEL'S CIVIL SOCIETY ON ISSUES INCLUDING SHARED SOCIETY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, MINORITY RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH GRANT-MAKING, ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING, AND DELIVERING PROJECTS. IN THE UK WE RUN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THESE ISSUES.
Valencia Communities Fund
Distribution of the Landfill Communities Fund in accordance with the Landfill Tax Regulations
The Royal Society Of Biology
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.
The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers
Beneficiary group, ResearchThe relief of any necessitous person who is or has been and liveryman of the company who is a widow, orphan or dependent of an deceased liveryman or freemanThe making of grants, donation or subscriptions to any charitable organisatin having as its objects The promotion of education and training in the field of science and technologyAny other charitable purpose
John Ellerman Foundation
Charitable activitiesJohn Ellerman Foundation is a general grantmaking trust distributing over ?4 million each year. The Foundation aims to support national charities working in the following three categories: Arts, Environment and Welfare.
The UK Career Academy Foundation
EducationThe UK Career Academy Foundation leads and supports a national movement of employers, schools and colleges, working to raise the aspirations of 16-19 year olds who are considering a career in business.
Child Bereavement UK
Beneficiary group, Social welfareRelieves sickness amongst persons affected by the death of a baby or child or when children are bereaved by providing appropriate information and support and educates the public by providing accessible training for the all who work with these families and children.
Zurich Community Trust (uk) Limited
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareWe provide support to disadvantaged people to improve their quality of life. Major programmes are selected and not open to application, a regional grant programme provides smaller grants to local charities. Full details are available on www.zct.org.uk.
Axiom Maths
Education, Research, Social welfareWe 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.
One Small Thing
Crime and JusticeOne Small Thing is striving for positive change in the criminal justice system by implementing small changes in a big way. We provide trauma-informed treatment programmes for the prison and community sectors that consider the individual caught in a cycle of crime and incarceration and aim to humanise their process.
Wooden Spoon Society
Beneficiary group, Social welfareOur vision is to make a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged children and young people through our commitment to quality charitable work.Our projects are aimed at meeting the needs of children and young people in the British Isles aged up to 25 who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially.We fund capital projects and deliver operational social programmes.