Charities In Scotland
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National Heart And Lung Foundation
Education, ResearchThe Charity aims to reduce pain, suffering and premature death caused by heart, lung and cardiovascular disease and disorders. The Charity's beneficiary is National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, delivering world leading improvements in clinical care, education and research activities. Special areas of interest include COPD and heart failure.
National Operatic And Dramatic Association
ArtsTHE OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY PROMOTING AND IMPROVING THE ART OF OPERA, MUSIC AND THEATRE, TO STIMULATE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF SUCH ARTS AND TO GENERALLY TO CULTIVATE THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC TASTE IN SUCH ARTS
Adventure Plus
Beneficiary groupTo advance the Christian faith. To provide a facility and study courses for children and young people in the interests of social welfare and to improve their conditions of life
The Lewy Body Society
Health, ResearchTo provide relief for people living with the dementia Lewy bodies by raising awareness of and supporting research into the disease.
Beaver Trust
EnvironmentBeaver Trust educates, informs and enthuses people about the benefits of wetlands created by beavers. We operate across the UK and overseas in informal alliance with those who aims are aligned with ours. We use the beaver as an example of how multiple benefits to our planet can result from working alongside and in harmony with nature and wildlife.
The Right To Life Charitable Trust
EducationEducation, information, support and research into pro life issues and the presentation of this to the public, schools and religious and secular organisations
Attitude Is Everything
Arts, HealthAttitude is Everything improves Deaf and disabled people's access to live music by working in partnership with audiences, artists and the music industry to implement a Charter of Best Practice across the U.K.
Orchestras For All
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe advancement of musical education for the public benefit, in particular for young people with special education needs and/or disabilities and/or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and providing advice, information and support to their teachers and parents or carers.
Habonim Dror
Beneficiary group, ReligionHabonim Dror is a youth organisation organising activities of an educational and social nature to socially concious Jewish youth.
Congregational Federation
Beneficiary group, ReligionMinisterial and lay training; assisting with pastoral settlements; ministry with youth; childrens work; pension and life cover; ecumenical relationships; mission initiatives including its partnership with Council for World Mission; advice on administration and finance
The Ann Craft Trust
ArtsAnn Craft Trust is a national charity working with organisations who have safeguarding adults responsibilities and in the interests of people who may be at risk of abuse.We do this through:- Advice, guidance and signposting- Consultation and audits- Publications and resources- Training, seminars, workshops and conferences- Research
Wild Fish Conservation
Charitable activitiesTo promote conservation, protection and sustainable exploitation of salmon, trout and other fish stocks of UK origin, and the conservation and improvement of the aquatic environment and ecosystems necessary for them to thrive. To advance public education relating to the above. To promote and conduct research related to the above.
Maternity Action
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthMaternity Action works to challenge inequality and promote wellbeing for pregnant women, new mothers and their families. Maternity Action provides telephone advice and web-based information on maternity and parental rights; training for health professionals, advisers and community workers;and undertakes research, policy and campaigning.
Racing To School
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureRacing to School (formerly BHEST) is responsible for the management and delivery of education programmes to support and enhance young people's learning and development. Delivery takes place at racecourses, studs and training yards with educational activities linked to racing and thoroughbred breeding.
The Cranfield Trust
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareProvides free management support to voluntary organisations addressing issues of poverty, disability and social exclusion, working with a register of volunteers from the commercial sector.
Inspiring Girls International Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationInspiring Girls is dedicated to raising the aspirations of girls around the world by connecting them with female role models. We facilitate volunteers going into schools or attending specific speed-networking events to talk to girls about their life, career, choices and experiences. We also manage an online video library where girls can find interviews of volunteers talking about their careers.
Rees Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social careFor the public benefit, to relieve by such means as are charitable, children and adults who have had foster care or residential care experience by the provision of support, advice, resources, assistance (financial or otherwise), grants, programmes and other activities.
Positively UK
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthPositively UK champions the rights of people living with HIV and related health conditions. We provide specialist and peer support, advocacy and information, campaign against discrimination, promote positive attitudes and equitable access to health, and strive to increase the involvement, voice and visibility of people living with HIV..
Gesgb
ResearchTo advance, for the public benefit, education in the scientific and technical aspects of subsurface energy and related technologies. This is achieved by variety of means: sponsorships of students studying earth sciences, monthly lectures, conferences and seminars, field trips, member communications, special interest groups, regional branches
British Wireless For The Blind Fund
HealthThe object of the Charity is the relief of those eligible to be registered blind or partially sighted in the British Isles in such a way that the as the trustees see fit. This includes the provision of equipment and services, in accordance with its Memorandum of Association
Chapel & York UK Foundation Limited
Charitable activities, ReligionThe Organisations objectives and activities contribute to public benefit through a grant-making programme exclusively for charitable purposes. Donors may suggest to the Trustees how their donation might be distributed to organisations carrying out charitable activities anywhere in the world. These funds are then used by the associated organisations to achieve their charitable purposes.
The Sisters Of St. Joseph Of Peace CIO
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Religion, SocietyWe ensure the continuing welfare and care of all Congregation members. We support charitable activities in the UK, USA, El Salvador and Haiti: education, health benefits, homeless shelters, asylum seekers, trafficked persons, parish and hospital ministries, women, multi-faith groups, social justice, human rights, environmental issues, housing for Haitians and responding to crises as they arise.
Pro Corda Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchPro Corda Trust exists to provide for and conduct the education of young persons and others in the whole art, philosophy and theory of music, particularly chamber music.
Institute Of Daughters Of Mary Help Of Christians, Otherwise Salesian Sisters Of St John Bosco
Beneficiary group, Social welfare- Provide education especially for disadvantaged young people- Relief of poverty- Provide human resources, building and services to local charities- Support and provide for its members.
A Rocha UK
Christian Conservation Organisation