Charities In Throughout England And Wales

SpecialEffect is dedicated to helping ALL young disabled people to enjoy computer games and to help people with severe disabilities to have freedom via technology. Projects: Stargaze+, helping people who have severe injuries; Loan Library, for people to determine the appropriate equipment for their needs: Roadshows, games roadshows for people with disabilities; Gamebase, online gaming information.

The Fund is a grant making Charitable Trust which awards grants in accordance with it's charitable objectives of the prevention, treatment or relief of mental or other forms of illness. Since 2001 the Trustees' funding priority has been solely learning disability.

The charity's primary objective is the advancement of education by the study and practice of Thoracic Surgery and related medical subjects. This involves the organisation of European Board exams in Thoracic Surgery, organising annual conferences, supporting scientific publications of thoracic surgery and facilitating exchange of teachers and trainees in thoracic surgery.

Improving the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry, through the provision of support, improvement of resources and protection of recreational land.

To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time by providing grants to organisations, charities and communities exclusively for the public benefit.

Jigsaw is an entirely volunteer run charity that aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, it promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.

Advance and promote the care of critically ill patients, including medical science and research concerned with critical care.

The objects of the charity are such exclusively charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion determine. The Charity is established for general charitable purposes and will operate as a grant making charity, supporting charitable projects, organisations and individuals with grants of varying sizes and durations.

The purpose of The Art Academy is to inspire and uplift society through art and art education, providing access to art experience for all the community. The motto of The Art Academy is CREATE - MASTER - INSPIRE

Our current strategic priorities are to:Support and promote the highest quality educational research.Inform policy and practice. Promote knowledge and understanding within and beyond the field.

Since 1906 the charity has been reaching out to children and young people with the good news of Jesus Christ. We are passionate about working with children and young people, helping them to realise their full God-given potential as theyjourney from childhood to adulthood, encouraging them to develop a personal faith in Christ and an effective Christian life of service.

The Barrow Cadbury Trust is an independent charitable foundation, committed to supporting vulnerable and marginalised people in society. The Trust promotes social justice through grant making, research, influencing public opinion and policy and supporting local communities. The Trust has three key programmes of work: Criminal Justice, Migration and Economic Justice.

Humanitarian aid organisation with aims to raise awareness & financial aid to help meet the physical, educational and spiritual needs in communities as identified by the trustees.

Provide a place of safety for animals, in particular dogs, in emergency or put to sleep situations regardless of breed or age. To relieve suffering amongst dogs in need of care and protection, regardless of breed, age or health, and to aid the advancement of education of the public in the proper care of animals and the prevention of cruelty and suffering.

To advance the arts and culture for the benefit of the general public by promoting in the UK and internationally modern dance and other art forms including, films and music, with particular, but not exclusive, reference to touring performances and to the work of Akram Khan; andTo advance the education of young people, dance practitioners and the general public in respect of the artistic work

Newstraid helps persons, and their immediate dependants, who have been employed in newspaper and magazine distribution in the UK and who have fallen on hard times. The qualifying criteria are a need and a proven trade connection. In a nutshell, we help people who deal with newspapers and magazines from the time they leave the printing press until they reach the reader.

Nofit State creates large scale contemporary circus touring productions, a wide range of community based workshops and projects, and a professional training programme for circus artists at all stages of their career.

The provision of vocational courses, training programmes qualifications and awards to educate people, particularly young people, including those considered to be in financial hardship, in leadership and organisation of sport and physical activity. The delivery of programmes which encourage people to then use those skills in a voluntary capacity to get their communities more active.

THE BRITISH SKIN FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT SKIN DISEASE RESEARCH PROJECTS AS WELL AS SEEKING TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT SKIN HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH THE MEDIA, LITERATURE AND EVENTS.The British Skin Foundation (previous charity number: 313865), is now a Charitable Incorporated Company with the registered charity number 1171373.

Advancement of education

The only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it.

It is primarily focused on the making of grants to social and charitable organisations that promote the charitable aims of Epic Foundation UK.

To advance education and in particular to advance the education and training in music and orchestral playing of children and young persons

a. Relief of need, hardship, and distress amongst past and present members of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces, and their dependants.b. The promotion of efficiency of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces;c. The promotion and maintenance of the heritage of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces.

We work at national, regional and local level on behalf of all Gypsies and Travellers regardless of ethnicity, culture or background. Our work is built on three main pillars - Casework, Capacity Building and Campaigning and we work in our own right and with partner organisations towards seeking to eliminate racism and discrimination against Gypsies and Travellers.