Charities In Scotland
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Aapg - Europe
Economic and community development, ResearchTo advance the science of geology and its allied sciences in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the forgoing, as they relate to petroleum, natural gas, other subsurface fluids and mineral resources. The outreach is made through short courses, educational offerings, technology workshops, student grants and programs, etc.
The Mathematical Association
Arts, Education, ResearchThe Mathematical Association, formed in 1871, works to support and improve the teaching of mathematics. It is represented on all major bodies concerned with mathematics education in the UK and has wide influence through its members, publications and activities. Primary/secondary schools teachers, lecturers in further/higher education, advisers, inspectors, practising mathematicians are members.
British Association For Surgery Of The Knee
Charitable activities, Health, ResearchPromoting high quality care of patients requiring knee surgery in the UK through promoting best practice. Promoting scientific research relating to knee surgery and allied fields by providing a platform for presentation and dissemination of such research and by the provision of grants for such research. Advancing education and training in the field of knee surgery and allied fields.
David Rattray Foundation
To support the development work of the David Rattray Foundation in South Africa and such other activities consistent with the objectives as the trustees may determine.
The Beagle Welfare Scheme
The principal object of the charity is the re-homing of Beagles, and to help in the prevention of maltreatment and cruelty to Beagles, in particular to encourage responsible ownership of Beagles throughout Great Britain.
The Association For Young People's Health
Beneficiary group, HealthThe Association for Young People's Health is the UK's leading independent voice for youth health. We work to improve the health and wellbeing of 10-24 year olds by: Involving young people in our work, ensuring their voices are heardWorking with healthcare providersImproving accessPromoting evidence-based practiceIncreasing communication between practitioners from different sectors.
The Access Foundation
Social welfareTo support organisations who have as a key objective the mitigation of the digital divide, by making computing facilities, support and/or learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people.To support charities who have been chosen or shortlisted as the Access Group charities of the year.To support charities who have a strong emotional connection with a member of staff of the Access
Council For Dance, Drama And Musical Theatre
Arts, Beneficiary groupTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF ALL PERSONS AND PRINCIPALLY CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND STUDENTS IN THE ART, PRACTICE AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSICAL THEATRE AND TO PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THOSE PERFORMING ARTS.
Cartoon Art Trust Limited
Arts, HeritageThe Cartoon Art Trust is dedicated to preserving the best of British cartoons, caricatures, comics and animation, and to establish a museum with gallery, archives and innovative exhibitions to make the creativity of cartoon art, past and present, accessible to all for the purposes of education, research and enjoyment.
Group B Strep Support
Beneficiary group, HealthGroup B streptococcus (GBS) is the UK's commonest life-threatening infection in newborn babies. Without preventative medicine, GBS infects approximately 700 babies a year: 75 die & 40 survivors have long-term problems. Most GBS infections are preventable by offering higher-risk women antibiotics in labour. GBSS informs pregnant women and health professionals how to do this, saving tiny lives.
Radio Academy
ArtsThe Charity operates for the encouragement, recognition and promotion of excellence in all aspects of radio broadcasting and audio production in the UK in order to maximise the potential of educational benefits this may bring. The company's subsidiary produces amongst other events the Radio Academy Awards and the Radio Festival both of which are in line with the main objectives of the Charity.
Welcome Churches
Beneficiary groupEducate churches and other partners about the need to welcome and support refugees and asylum seekers arriving in their communities.Provide training, resources and ongoing support churches to effectively welcome and support theintegration of refugees and asylum seekers.Network and link together churches across the UK who are welcoming refugees.
Humane Slaughter Association
ResearchThe HSA is the only registered charity that works, in the UK and internationally, through educational, scientific and technical advances, exclusively towards the highest worldwide standards of welfare for food animals during transport, marketing, slaughter, and killing for disease control and welfare reasons.
International Maritime Rescue Federation
Charitable activities, Saving of livesTo improve maritime search and rescue (SAR) capability worldwide by:- Providing & facilitating training; - Promoting technical co-operation, exchange of information, advice & consultancy;- Encouraging & promoting the formation & development of maritime SAR services; and- Promoting public education and raising awareness of maritime SAR & water safety issues.
The Novo Nordisk UK Research Foundation
Research* Promoting research into the causes and treatment of diabetes mellitus and publishing the useful result thereof.* The preservation and protection of the health of the public by educating them and conducting research into the causes and prevention of diabetes.* The advancement and promotion of education in the treatment of diabetes by members of the medical profession.
Migrant Voice
Beneficiary groupMigrant Voice works to increase the skills, capacity and confidence of members of migrant communities (including refugees and asylum seekers) with the aim to engage migrants in developing and conveying key messages about their realities in order to promote a more balanced media coverage and public debate on migration and to encourage integration of migrant communities with the wider public.
U.k. Council For Graduate Education
UKCGE aims to advance graduate education in all academic disciplines in the UK. It does this through a range of activities such as the organisation of conferences and workshops focusing on topical issues, and the publication of reports and newsletters. UKCGE also promotes and conducts research surveys into graduate education, and provides postgraduate information to all interested parties.
Music Support UK
Arts, Charitable activities, HealthMusic Support offers four key services:1. Helpline. We have developed an extensive network within the professional addiction and mental health service providers? community whom we signpost to. A free professional clinical assessment is offered to those in need.2. Safe Tents at music festivals3. Crisis support for emergencies4. Workshops and Training to educate and support.
British Society For Developmental Biology
Charitable activities, ResearchThe BSDB aims to promote and advance the research, teaching and public education of developmental biology in the United Kingdom by organising research meetings, awarding grants to individuals and organisations. The BSDB supports young scientists and awards grants to enable them to attend scientific meetings. In addition we aim to further public education in the science of developmental biology.
The Fatherhood Institute
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe Fatherhood Institute is the UK's fatherhood think-tank. We collate the research on fatherhood, help shape government policy, influence the public debate about fathers, support services to be father-inclusive, and provide information and support to fathers and mothers to do their best for their children and for each other.
The Compassionate Friends
Beneficiary group, Social welfareProvide peer support to parents who are bereaved of a child or children of any age (from 1 month old to an adult child) from any cause. Support is also provided to adult siblings who are bereaved of a brother or sister and also to bereaved grandparents. Information is also given to professionals involved in bereavement care.
Hollyhock Charitable Foundation
Health, Social welfareTo advance such charitable purposes in particular by providing grants. These grants will be used primarily to:(a) prevent or relieve poverty worldwide for individuals in need;(b) advance the health and wellbeing of the general public;(c) support programmes which promote and advance the education of the general public; and(d) promote and support Christianity.
European Academy Of Occupational Health Psychology
Arts, Charitable activities, Health1. Arrange conferences on subjects of general and specific relevance to occupational health psychology.2. Make grants of money for the purpose of promoting occupational health psychology;3. Publish books, pamphlets, leaflets, or communications for the promotion of occupational health psychology 4. Maintain a list of members.
Community Of The Holy Cross
Arts, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo serve God, promote the spread of the Christian religion, by teaching, publications and acts of mercy. To provide accommodation, food and rest for those in mental, physical or spiritual distress. By giving of grants to various institutions, for the Promotion of Religion, Medical, Relief of Poverty etc., both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Heart Valve Voice
The objects are:a) To assist in the diagnosis treatment management and care of persons suffering from heart valve disease by rthe raising of awareness and providsing support to effective and timely treatmentsb) To promote and protect the physical andmental health of sufferers of heart valve disease in the Uk c) To advance education in all areas relating to heart valve disease