Charities In Throughout England And Wales

We are an independent charity that transforms lives through literacy. We improve reading, writing, speaking and listening in communities where poverty is on the increase and literacy levels are low. Our research and analysis make us the leading authority on literacy and drive our interventions. Our work is focused on critical moments in literacy development when we can make the greatest impact.

Reading changes lives. Booktrust ensures all children and families have the opportunity to enjoy and be confident in their reading. We provide expertise for parents and professionals to make quality choices of reading for children. We engage with communities in the promotion of reading. And we advocate for national and local policies to recognise the social and economic importance of reading.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust works to improve and transform the lives of people with cystic fibrosis by investing in research and its application to patients, driving up standards of clinical care in the NHS, providing information, advice and support for people with cystic fibrosis and their families, campaigning and influencing policy and raising awareness in the media and the general public.

The promotion of better HIV, sexual and general health by education of the public, the provision of HIV and sexual health programmes and material, care and support services, clinical services, advice information and advocacy.

To promote and support the conservation, protection and improvement of natural habitats. To advance the conservation of all wild birds and other wildlife. To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment to encourage others to practise the conservation of these natural habitats, wild birds and other wildlife.

The Charity ("the Foundation") maintains a voluntary aided state boarding school. The Foundation funds the boarding facilities and pastoral care and Surrey Education Authority funds the pupils' tuition. Approximately 11% of boarding places are reserved for boys and girls who are without one or both parents or whose special circumstances make it desirable that they should go to a boarding school.

The Productivity Group (known as Be the Business) is building a movement of businesses of all shapes and sizes across the UK who want to improve their own performance and share their advice and experiences to help others do the same. We provide the inspiration, tools and resources for businesses to get started on their improvement journey.

ASHRIDGE UNDERTAKES 3 PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES. PRAGMATIC RESEARCH RELEVANT TO ALL BUSINESS SECTORS IS WIDELY DISSEMINATED THROUGH PROGRAMMES, PUBLICATIONS AND THE INTERNET. THE HISTORIC ESTATE IS WELL MAINTAINED AND REGULARLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. EXECUTIVE EDUCATION COMPRISES MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PUBLIC AND CUSTOMISED PROGRAMMES, WITH THE OPTION OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS.

Services to tackle homelessness; ensure that those in need have access to the right support and, where appropriate, the right long-term care; provision of, or help to access, appropriate skills training and employment advice to enable service users to engage in paid or voluntary work.

The provision of quality, education, training and development for the benefit of individual apprentices

Promotion and advancement of Jewish religion, the provision of facilities to enable Jewish members of the public to practice the Jewish religion and in particular to enable them to observe the Orthodox Jewish dietary laws relating to kosher food.

CyclingUK's vision is of a healthier, happier and cleaner world, because more people cycle. We want people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to be able to cycle safely, easily and enjoyably. We promote all forms of cycling, protect the interests of existing and would-be cyclists, and inspire people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to discover the joys of cycling.

We offer information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthoodWe aim to give every parent the chance to make informed choicesWe want to make sure that everyone in the UK, regardless of background or location, has access to our services and activitiesWe advocate on behalf of parents to make the UK more parent friendly by improving services and support for parents

The objects of the Friends of the Royal Academy are:- to support the charitable work of the Royal Academy of Arts- to promote and to co-operate with the Academy and other charitable organisations in promoting the Arts and in particular the arts of design and the creation and appreciation of the arts

MEI advances the education of the public in the field of mathematics and promotes links between education and industry in mathematics.

For over 75 years we have been researching why species like the grey partridge, water vole, corn bunting and black grouse have declined. We are continually developing practical measures to reverse these declines.We are the only UK charity using science to promote game and wildlife management as an essential part of nature conservation.

The Trust advances the education of the public in archaeology, history and related disciplines associated with the City of York and elsewhere and promotes the preservation and display of collections of archaeological material and carries out research and disseminates the results.This is achieved by running visitor attractions and providing archaeological services.

UK-Med provides emergency medical care in the aftermath of large and sudden-onset disasters. UK-Med also works with colleagues in disaster-prone countries to increase their medical and surgical skills and knowledge, developing capacity to respond to disasters in their own country and region.

PROVISION OF EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WHOSE MAINSTREAM EDUCATION HAS BROKEN DOWN DUE TO TRAUMA OR OTHER REASON. WE HELP TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL AND MORAL CAPACITIES SO THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBER OF SOCIETY AND THAT THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE MAY BE IMPROVED.PROVISION OF TRAINING FOR THOSE WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS.

PROMOTING THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR BY ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING CHARITABLE GIVING THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY (IN PARTICULAR USING PENNIES THE DIGITAL CHARITY BOX (PENNIES) DESIGNED TO MAKE IT EASIER TO GIVE TO CHARITY, AND MONITORING THE USE OF THE FUNDS BY CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS.

General charitable and religious educational activities throughout UK.Medical, aid, relief of poverty, famine relief and community development internationally.

TO PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT, ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO MEMBER CHURCHES SO THAT THEY TOO MAY MAXIMISE THEIR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR OWN CHARITABLE OBJECTIVE OF MAKING JESUS CHRIST KNOWN TO INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY IN GENERAL.

1. PROVISION OF EMERGENCY AID TO THOSE AFFECTED BY NATURAL & MAN-MADE DISASTERS2. ESTABLISHING LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY & LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMMES3. CARING FOR ORPHANS & VULNERABLE CHILDREN4. PROVIDING ACCESS TO CLEAN & SAFE WATER 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMMES6. PROVISION OF HEALTHCARE FOR PEOPLE IN NEED7. SUPPORTING EDUCATION

The Institute for Fiscal Studies is a research institute which exists to provide top quality economic analysis independent of government, political party or any other vested interest. Our goal is to promote effective economic and social policies by understanding better their impact on individuals, families, businesses and the government's finances.

Wild plant conservation