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The Alzheimer's Society is the leading UK care and research charity for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, their families and carers. To find out more about fundraising for the Society log on to www.alzheimers.org.uk
Anna's Hope assists in the rehabilitation of children and young people who have suffered from a brain tumour or who have had brain surgery . It also will fund research into the causes , treatment and cure of childhood brain tumours
ARCOS exists to improve life for children and adults who have communication and/or swallowing problems, their families and others involved. Many clients have complex, life-long disabilities. Its goal is to enable them to benefit from the latest advances in knowledge, understanding, skills and technology.
Asian People's Disability Alliance's provides services to disabled people, their families and their carers, based on their specific personal, cultural and community needs. It works in the UK and Internationally. Set up in 1988, it is led and managed by Asian people with disabilities.
Aspire - supporting people with spinal cord injury. Aspire is a national charity providing practical support, funding and advice to people with spinal cord injuries in the UK and Ireland.
It funds low-grade tumour research projects, and provides a focus for the low-grade community by offering a source of information, inspiration, connections and hope via a website and online support group.
B.I.R.D. helps children & adults with brain injury and learning difficulty achieve their potential through 'developmental reflexive rehabilitation'.
BackCare the charity for healthier backs that helps people manage and prevent back pain by providing information, promoting self help, through our website, helpline and publications. We now have a free to down load iphone app for people who experience and want to prevent back pain.
Back Up services include mentoring, wheelchair skills training and activity courses as well as support in getting back to work or school after an injury. We provide peer led tailored support to help people adjust to a spinal cord injury and inspire independence and confidence for a positive future.
The brain is literally your head office and damage can have a huge impact on every aspect of your life. We are passionate about helping those affected by brain or spinal injury, offering rehabilitation, support for carers and families and by raising awareness of the devastating effects it can have.
Batten Disease is a group of rare, progressive neurodegenerative, genetic metabolic diseases that occur in children and adults worldwide. The BDFA's Vision is to bring light to Batten Disease by being the central point of excellence in the UK for supporting affected families and to facilitate research into the disease.
BDWSA teaches people with all typess of disability to water ski.
Beit Halochem UK raise funds to support the rehabilitation of over 51,000 disabled soldiers and victims of terror in Israel from the day they are wounded, for the rest of their lives. In conjunction, BFIWD fundraise for veterans visits to the UK.
Rehabiltation through sport for disabled ex-service men and woman
The BSF provides a helpline run by trained nurses that gives people living with over 200 neurological conditions such as brain tumours, stroke and epilepsy, medical advice and support over the telephone (0808 808 1000), via the website and through over 30 booklets on specific conditions.
Brain Tumour Action provides help and support to people diagnosed with a brain tumour by way of support groups throughout the UK, information leaflets and aromotherapy treatment. It is also part funding brain tumour research projects in the UK.
BTRC (in assocation with Way Ahead) works with a Neurosciences team at Charing Cross Hospital/Imperial College London to promote research into the causes and treatment of brain tumours, to raise public awareness of the need for this research and the current lack of funding.
Founded in 1982, Brainwave works with families to deliver individual home based therapies that help children with disabilities reach their full potential. This can be anything from walking to recognising numbers and covers a range of conditions including Autism, Down’s Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy.
Brainwaves supports people with brain tumours, their families, carers and friends to help alleviate their feelings of isolation and confusion. It aims to raise awareness of brain tumours, their devastating affects and to promote research and training to provide more effective treatments.
The British Neurological Research Trust is dedicated to supporting the research of the Spinal Repair Unit, Institute of Neurology, towards the repair of injury in the central nervous system. This research is focused on the translation of newly discovered science for human clinical benefit.
British Scoliosis Research Foundation is the only charity that exists solely to promote research into the treatment of spinal deformities. The BSRF works closely with the Scoliosis Association UK and the British Scoliosis Society. It funds research into scoliosis and holds an international symposium to spread the knowledge gained from research.
BT Buddies offers information, inspiration and hope to anyone affected by a brain tumour in the UK.
Operates riding for the disabled and for people with special needs at College of West Anglia Milton Cambridge
Helping children under five with Brain Tumours reach their potential.
Care for Clare raises funds for the Clare School, Norwich which is for pupils with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. All pupils follow a curriculum personalised to meet their needs and are encouraged to develop an enquiring and active interest in their studies.
Castel Froma Specialist Care Centre exists to help people with brain injury to live a fuller life. We provide long-term rehabilitation, respite, day and residential nursing care to anyone disabled by head injury following a traumatic accident or with a neurological condition such as MS
Cavernoma Alliance UK aims to provide advice and support for those with cavernous angioma through its organisational skills and by providing a service which makes the general public aware of cavernous angioma.
It helps children with disabilities experience therapy, achievement and enjoyment through horseriding.
For any charitable purpose relating to the National Health Service. Supporting a range of health related activities benefiting patients, staff and giving public benefit. Related research. Challenging stigma in respect of mental health.
The Chris Yeates SCI Trust helps people that have suffered a Spinal Cord Injury regain some independance by providing grants for equipment and rehabilitation as well as much needed advice and support to their families and carers.
It is working to raise awareness and fund a research post at the Christie Hospital to examine the causes and treatment of brain tumours.
Claire's Project aims to provide funds to preserve the comfort and well-being of patients, relatives and staff in the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit at Kings College Hospital and similar intensive care facilities in the UK and to provide funding and support to organisations involved in studies into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of brain aneurysms and other neurological conditions.
Established by Clarke’s parents in 1996 when 10-year old Clarke Lister died suddenly of a brain haemorrhage. We promote and assist research into causes and treatment of brain haemorrhage and share the useful results for public benefit, as well as providing support services for families affected by brain haemorrhage
Colchester Mind is the leading mental health voluntary organisation for Colchester and the surrounding area. Founded in 1985, we are a registered charity affiliated to the national charity Mind. We work to improve the lives of people from all sectors of society experiencing mental health problems.
Disabled riders from local organisations in the Deal and Dover area take part in activities including riding in paddocks and schooling areas, stable management and games. All admin and support help is done by volunteers. Quote from volunteer: “Their [the riders’] joy made even the horses smile!”
Corpal supports those affected by Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum which means that the major pathway across the two hempisheres of the brain is damaged or missing. Corpal is a Not for Profit group and is run by parents, and carers of children and Adults with ACC or Aicardi Syndrome.
CP Cumbria is a long established local organisation working with children and adults who have cerebral palsy. CPC offers county-wide outreach work via our team of Support Workers and a free information service.
Family run National charity providing active support for children with epilepsy and their parents/carers. One of their key activities is to provide NHS hosptials with ketogenic dietitians - a medically recognised and accepted way of treating drug resistant epilepsy. This diet is not widely available on the NHS due to lack of funding.
It is now 10 years since Damilola Taylor was killed on the streets of South London. A good boy with a vision for making the world a better place. He died without being allowed to realise his dreams. The Trust in it's 10th anniversary continues to make a positive difference in young peoples lives.
It provides a safe working environment to assist those with mental health issues and learning difficulties using Dance Movement Psychotherapy.
david lewis is a registered charity providing high quality social. educational and medical care for young people and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy and learning difficulties. We count on the generosity of our supporters, put simply your support helps us to help our people.
Our aim is to promote and protect the pyhcical and mental health of persons suffering from serious spinal injury through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice.
Alzheimer's Concern Ealing is a local organisation that provides emotional support and practical services to meet the changing needs of people with dementia and their carers.
Demonstrations take place at 11am and 3.30pm
DIAL provides a free, confidential information and advice service on all issues affecting disabled people’s everyday lives, to enable and empower individuals to improve their quality of life.
DPOANI provides membership based services to police officers who have been physically or psychologically injured whilst on duty.
Dyscover is a charity providing long-term support and opportunities to people with aphasia and their families. People with aphasia have difficulty reading, writing and understanding what is being said. This disability is caused by a stroke, head injury or other illness.
It is the aim of Edinburgh Headway Group to provided caring support to people who have suffered traumatic head injuries and certain other forms of acquired brain injury and to provide support for their caring relatives. The objective is to help the brain injured person obtain the best results from his/her remaining abilities.
Epilepsy Action exists to improve the lives of everyone affected by epilepsy. As well as campaigning to improve epilepsy services we offer assistance in a number of different ways. These include a national network of branches, epilepsy awareness volunteers and freephone and email helplines.
Epilepsy Connections provides information, advice and support (in English, Urdu, Punjabi and Cantonese) to anyone affected by epilepsy in the Greater Glasgow and Forth Vally areas of Scotland. We run a Befriending Service for adults, a Schools Project and a Mainstreaming Project which helps adults get back into work or training.
We conduct world class medical research projects. We diagnose and treat thousands of people with epilepsy every year. We do this and much more. We are the UK’s national medical epilepsy charity. With Epilepsy Society, you don’t have to deal with epilepsy alone.
The Ethan Perkins Trust provides grants for children with brain tumours, within Wales. The Trust donates funds to childhood glioma research projects. Named after 11 year old Ethan, who fought a brave 8 month battle against dipg. .
Friends of O.S.C.A.R is a national charity that supports children diagnosed with brain and/or spinal tumours and their families. It provide days out weekends away and help with sourcing holidays and insurance, wigs etc. Friends of O.S.C.A.R also provides written information for families as well as a family conatct service.
The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School support Thomas Wolsey Special School in Ipswich, Suffolk. The school caters for pupils between the ages of 3-16years, offering a specialist education provision for children with complex physical disabilities, medical needs and sensory impairment.
It provides days out, fun activities and support for families of patients of the Children's Neuro Team at Frenchay Hospital
The Grange is a charity in Bookham in Surrey which offers high quality housing and training to adults with disabilities. We aim to help people achieve their potential and live independent and fulfilling lives. Thank you for your support!
Groundwork SW helps people & organisations make changes in order to create better neighbourhoods,to build skills,job prospects,& to live & work in a greener way.Its Horticultural Healing Project offers horticulture as a form of therapy to people with mental ill health &/or aquired brain injury.
Hammer Out is a registered charity that supports people with brain tumours and their families. Established in 2002, we are based in Thornbury, near Bristol and now have a committed team working towards raising awareness of brain tumours and the devastating effects that they have on both patients and those who love them. As well as offering a personalised support package, agreed with patients and their families, we also raise money to fund vital research into this incurable form of cancer. We aim to support children and adults across the South West region who are affected by brain tumours. To date, we have raised over £400,000 and currently support 80 families across the region.
Every year, more than 11,000 people will sustain a brain injury, which will leave them in need of lifelong care. Headway - the brain injury association is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to promoting understanding of all aspects of brain injury and to providing support, information and services to brain injury survivors, their families and carers.
Headway Bristol provides information, support and advice for people with brain injuries, their families and carers. A daytime resource and activity centre provides an environment where people can learn new skills and gain confidence and coping strategies to deal with everyday situations that most people take for granted.
Headway Cambridgeshire provides specialist services and support to people with an acquired brain injury, their family and carers, across the whole of Cambridgeshire, including Huntingdon, Peterborough and Fenland.
Headway Cardiff provides support and services to people with an acquired brain injury, their families and carers in south east Wales. It offers information, advice, support, counselling, a carer's group, a specialist day centre and a young persons' community based social reintegration programme.
'Supporting people with an acquired brain injury, their families and carers'. Headway East London runs a variety of services including a Headway House which acts as a hub for all its other community support services. The members of the Headway House work together, support each other and take up roles and responsibilities within the Headway community. Headway East London supports members to gain confidence and utilise their skills, experience and abilities rather than concentrate solely on their disabilities.
Headway Essex is the only charity in Essex providing care and support for survivors of brain injury and their families and carers. Serious brain injury does not just affect the individual but will often devastate the whole family. Each year the Headway Essex Brain Injury Advisory Service supports over 250 families and the Day Centre provides over 2000 places.
Headway Glasgow is an active local Headway group in Glasgow working with people with brain injury, their families and carers. It provides information on brain injury and services, support for individuals and runs a variety of groups.
It is the only charity in Gloucestershire that helps anyone who suffers an acquired brain injury, whatever the cause. We provide therapies, advice, advocacy to enable sufferers and their families to access services and live independently. We operate a day service, individual support sessions and are developing an outreach service.
Headway Guernsey supports islanders and their families, who are living with a brain injury. It provides services that bring people together in a supportive and positive environment. Headway Guernsey supports them on their road to recovery.
We exist to provide improvement after acquired brain injury We provide advice, information, support and rehabilitation to anybody who is affected - this includes carers, families, professionals We provide: community support, support groups, a counselling service, a centre for rehabilitation, outreach support workers who work with people in their own homes.
Headway Jersey supports islanders and their families, who are living with a brain injury. Our centre provides an environment and services which enable members to learn new skills, gain confidence and coping strategies to deal with everyday situations that most people take for granted.
Headway Newry assists people with brain injuries, their families and carers
Supporting people and their familes with aquired brain injuries and other injuries such s stroke. Opperating from three established centres accross the County of Norfolk - Gorleston, Norwich and Kings Lynn.
We offer specialised support to those who have been affected by brain injury [which is often an 'invisible' disability] in the NW London area. Services include 2 support groups and a day facility were brain injury survivors share experiences, regain skills, & rebuild confidence and social networks.
Headway Nottingham is a long term Day Rehabilitation and support centre covering the entire County of Nottinghamshire. It helps all those who have suffered a Brain Injury, their families and carers.
Headway Oxfordshire offers advice, information and practical support to anyone affected by an acquired brain injury - the individual, families and carers. Headway Oxfordshire provides activity and rehabilitation services, through its Oxford centre and through community support workers.
It provides support to people with head injury and other forms of acquired brain injury, their family members, carers and interested professionals.
Headway Somerset is a unique organisation helping people to live as independent a life as possible after brain injury, providing specialist support and therapy at its 3 Brain Injury Outreach Units. It provides essential respite care for family members who may end up being full-time unpaid carers.
HEADWAY SURREY Supports people who are affected by head injury. It provides information & support for the head injured, their families and carers. HEADWAY SURREY was started as a self help group in 1985, by carers and professionals and the charity has since grown to offer a range of support services.
Headway Swindon & District provides support to people with brain injury, their families and carers. Through cognitive and social rehabilitation they encourage and Support people with brain injury to attain the highest possible quality of life and assist them to independent living.
It provides support, various Neurological Therapies, and social integration opportunities for people with brain injury so that they may improve their lives after brain injury. It provides training for professionals working with the brain injured and provides support, training and information for families and carers of the brain injured.
Damage to the brain can affect the whole person. Memory problems, personality changes, lack of self confidence and physical difficulties are just a few of the effects. Headway supports people with a brain injury and their families who are coping with the aftermath of such a traumatic event.
Headway Worcester Trust Ltd supports people who have suffered an acquired brain injury and their families and carers. It has a day opportunities facility a cafe and book shop. It also has a dedicated team of outreach support workers who help clients with daily living skills.
Hearts and Balls role is to assist catastrophically injured rugby players and their families by offering financial support and advice on fundraising.
The aim of the charity is to provide retts families with the provision of comunication equipment to in turn provide them relief of their difficulties caused by retts syndrome. The charity will be specifically dedicated to communication aids, as retts syndrome makes its sufferes silent. T
THE CHARITY RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE POWERED WHEELCHAIRS FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND
Holidays with Help provides respite care breaks for people with disabilities and their carers who would not be able to take a break without support. The charity receives no grants, is self-funded and the trustees and helpers including the medical team, are all volunteers.
Established in May 2007 Hope 4 Kidz gives children a sense of hope and support, the wellbeing of youngsters who require various degrees of extra care, whether they are suffering from a physical or mental disability, living with a serious/prolonged illness, or need respite from poverty/abuse.
Hornsey YMCA provides affordable housing, sporting, recreational and childcare services for the local community.
icandance - ballet for special people icandance is a London based charity that caters for people with social, emotional, physical and cognitive disability and mixes ballet and free movement to encourage creativity, social interaction and confidence in each dancer.
IIH UK is dedicated to providing sources of information and support to those with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, and all who support them. We promote awareness,campaign for funding to facilitate research, and advocate the Charity's public, social and support activities. Charity no 1143522
Invest in ME has as its objectives to change how myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is perceived and treated in the press, by health departments and by healthcare professionals. We aim to do this by raising funding for biomedical research and improving education about the disease.
We support children and their families who have been diagnosed with a brain or spinal tumour. We provide Treasure Boxes to children who have been hospitalised whilst receiving treatment. A wonderful box packed with the best toys personalised to suit each child. http://www.indeerosetrust.org
The Institute of Orthopaedics, the research and teaching unit of the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital at Oswestry, Shropshire has a national and international reputation and is very much regarded as a Centre of Excellence. The 2010 Virgin London Marathon will have 37 runners supporting the Institute and funds will be raised for medical research at the hospital which will be utilised to fund innovative research projects. Raising funds in the present economic climate is exceptionally difficult and all monies received will be much appreciated.
INS provides long-term rehabilitation and support to people with deteriorating neurological conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis or who have suffered a Stroke. The aim is to encourage self-help and enable people to maintain their independence and have an optimum quality of life. Family carers are also supported.
Integrating Children is a registered charity in Durham providing support to children with disabilities to access activities of their choice in the local community. It ensures children with disabilities have equal opportunities whilst ensuring they are safe and have enjoyable experiences.
The Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy works with children and adults who have spinal muscular atrophy, and their families. The charity offers a range of support services to help families cope with both the emotional and practical issues that the diagnosis brings, whilst funding research to find answers for tomorrow.
It provides a home for 25 people with all levels of physical disability enabling them to lead full and independent lives and to have access to events and activites that active people take for granted.
The Joshua Deeth Foundation is a Charity set up in memory of Joshua O'Donnell Deeth who passed away in November 2009 from the rare neurological disorder Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia Type 1. The Charity raises funds for research and supports families affected by Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia.
We are a local mental health charity
Kent Kids Miles of Smiles is a Charity set up to raise funds to establish and run 'Footprints' a children's care home for the sick and disabled of Kent. Our aims and objectives are as follows: <p>1. To generally assist in the well being, comfort and happiness of Kent's sick and disabled children. <p> 2. To provide holiday homes abroad for Kent's sick and disabled children.<p>3. To establish and run holiday centre in the Kent area for sick and disabled children<p>Footprints provides a home for 6 permanent children and 6 respite children 52 weeks of the year. <P>During their stay with us the children's entertainment is centred around their choice of activities and capabilities, at the same time ensuring that their individual needs are met.<p>During their stay each child is encouraged to develop self awareness and personal growth. The activity programme includes visits to the zoo, bird parks, farms, indoor activity centres, theme parks, historical attractions, beach, restaurants and swimming pools. We hope that although 'Footprints' provides fun place to stay for sick and disabled children, it also raises awareness in people that our children are no different from any other children in the fact that when 'sleeping over' they can participate in all the activities enjoyed by able children. A child is a child no matter what they look like, can or cant do, they all need the same love and attention that is provided for the children at 'Footprints'
It helps, Patients & Relatives, Surgeons & Staff and all amenities of the Centre, which cares for Brain Tumours, Aneurysms, Strokes, Road Traffic Accidents, M.S., Alzheimer's, Motor Neurone Disease, etc.
Our dedicated and professional team offer guests and their carers living with high dependency conditions a tailor-made holiday and care package, providing the opportunity to be active or to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, wonderful home-cooking, and welcoming atmosphere.
Levi's Star is in memory of Levi Ringer aged 6½. It's Yorkshire only children's brain tumour charity supporting children with brain tumours, providing financial assistance. Working with LGI/Jimmys/Sheffield Childrens Hospital. It provides money for research and raises awareness of brain tumours
Noah's House is a home-from-home respite care home for children and young adults in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. We provide professional care in a fun, friendly, safe environment for those with autism, cerebral palsy and other special needs. Noah's House is a LiveTwice registered charity project.
THE CHARITY REACHES OUT TO HELP PERSONS AFFECTED BY MULTIPLE SLCEROSIS BY THE WAY - EXERCISE, MASSAGE THERAPIES, REFLEXOLOGY (ALL TO HELP PATIENTS MAINTAIN MOBILITY, AND HEALTHY AND QUALITY OF LIFE) SUPPORT, SOCIAL CONTACT, COUNSELLING, INFORMATION, ADVICE.
Manchester menap the learning disability charity is not funded by National Mencap. We provide advocacy, and physical activities for people to socialise - keeping it local ! Please back us
The Marillac is an independant, not for profit care home which relies on good will and generosity to provide quality and comfort for residents. We always look for new ways to extend our services for younger people with physical and neurological disabilities - sponsorship for this is invaluable.
Matt Hampson's world was rocked by a serious spinal injury sustained while training with England U21's.The Matt Hampson Foundation inspires and supports young people seriously injured through sport. We believe that nobody knows their needs better than Matt. www.matthampsonfoundation.org
To financially assist young people who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour. To improve their general welfare and give them a quality of life. These young people are to be treated/being treated in the East London and Essex area.
The Meath Epilepsy Trust provides support and a caring home for more than 60 adults who have severe epilepsy, coupled with a learning disability and in some cases, a physical disability. This debilitating combination of conditions means many of our residents will not reach a point where they can live independently and will spend the rest of their lives with us. We aim to maximise their quality of life by helping them to understand and manage their conditions, and by giving them opportunities they would otherwise miss out on.
Our immediate objective is to provide artificial limbs to people of all ethnicity who have lost limbs due to the conflict in Sri Lanka. In the long-term we aim to provide support, not only with physical rehabilitation but also with social integration via training and employment opportunities.
As the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, Mind has promoted mental health for over 60 years and works for a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.
Mind and Body Foundation helps cancer patients deal with the pain and side effects of chemotherapy and other treatments. Research has shown that medical hypnosis can improve the life quality for patients and in some cases the prognosis. We run a free Hypnotherapy Clinic at Charing Cross Hospital.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim community’s motto of ‘Love for All, Hatred for None’ reflects its pursuit for harnessing social justice.The service to mankind ethos is an organ of the community’s youth organisation, Majlis Khuddam ul Ahmadiyya (MKA UK), which strives to carry out national charitable acts.
Motivation is an international development charity changing the lives of people with mobility disabilities in over 30 countries around the world. Find out more at www.motivation.org.uk
Is a Liverpool grown charity dedicated to promoting social inclusion. It helps people with a learning disability to make choices and move on with their lives. It seeks to create opportunities for disabled people to have their voices heard and opinions recognised through a person centred approach.
We help those diagnosed with MS and their families and friends. The society was established in 1951 and the aims of the society are to support those in Jersey with Multiple Sclerosis and their families, emotionally and financially, whilst searching for the cause and cure of the disease.
Muirfield Riding for the Disabled provides therapy and support to around 160 persons with a range of disabilities by giving the opportunity to ride and be with horses on a weekly basis. It is a proven fact that those with disabilities respond to being with horses and their well being and self confidnece are enhanced significantly. We service the whole of the county of East Lothian.
MSRC is a proactive charity passionately committed to supporting anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis through access to unbiased information and advice. Our approach is to encourage individuals to make choices that are appropriate to their daily lives, empowering them to maximise their potential.
The Friends of the Baby Unit was established 35 years ago to raise money for equipment for use in the intensive care of preterm and sick newborn babies being cared for on the Neonatal unit at The Royal Derby Hospital. The money raised over that time is now one million pounds.
Neurosupport offers non-medical information support and advcie to people affected by neurological conditions and brain injuries, including their families and carers.
The charity focuses on raising money to fund scientists who are researching a cure for spinal chord injury. To date we have raised funds through the sale of a cookbook, 'Off Duty', fundraising dinners and sponsorship events. Thank you for your support.
It supports survivors and their families and carers who are living with the effects of a stroke in North Derbyshire. It provides information, advice and friendship through a range of different activities and support groups.
We help people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus with advice, financial assistance in a wide variety of ways, outings, parties, and we contribute towards the funding of research activities. We actively engage in fundraising activities.
The centre provides a range of alternative therapies to people with MS, other neurological conditions, and sports injuries. These include Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment [HBO], physiotherapy, massage and reflexology. It also provides a range of information and support to its members.
The Oliver Zangwill Centre provides high quality neuropsychological rehabilitation for the individual cognitive, social, emotional, vocational and physical needs of people with non-progressive brain injury and their families.
We work to improve the lives of people living with pain. We run a helpline and publish information leaflets and a magazine: Pain Matters, aimed at informing ordinary people about pain. The charity campaigns for better pain services and a better understanding of the needs of people living with pain.
The PALMITOYL ASCORBATE PROJECT - PARKINSON'S IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME Research led this Programme to be able to provide a tonic for people with Parkinson's which can help many to a better quality of life. Your donation will help us to assist people whose finances are limited and to continue research
Peggy Dodd works in Bath to help people suffering from dementia, and those who care for them. It operates a Day Centre, and a Home Sitting Service, and currently supports about 9 carers in these ventures. We also run a Dementia Cafe meeting on the 1st Saturday of each month.
The Trust celebrates the legacy of Poppa Guttmann by organising projects including: A bronze statue of “Poppa” to stand outside the NSIC; An arts programme to enable Spinal Cord Injury patients to discover their artistic talent; A book & a pamphlet about Poppa and the early days of the NSIC.
Portland College is a national, specialised residential college for people with a wide range of disabilities. We strive to develop every learner’s unimagined potential with a personalised programme that can include work experience and volunteering.
Community Stroke Rehab Team provides intensive inter-disciplinary stroke rehabilitation at a very early stage in peoples' own homes. This makes the functional rehabilitation highly patient focused with close family involvement. This appeal aims to raise money for equipment to enable fast track recovery at the optimum time.
Possum Trust’s vision is to harness modern technology to empower people with disabilities and increase their independence. Funding can be used to provide tehnology such as communication aids, environmental control solutions, pendant alarms, nursecall systems or automated doors windows or curtains.
The PSP Association is the only UK charity dedicated to providing support for those living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Cortico Basal Degeneration. We provide help and support for those affected by PSP and CBD whilst funding research into the causes, treatment and eventually a cure for this disease.
QEF works with people living with physical and learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries to gain new skills and increase independence. Whether it's learning everyday life skills, rebuilding a life affected by brain injury, acquiring the skills to drive a specially adapted car or training for future employment QEF supports disabled people to achieve goals for life.
Regain is the only charitable organisation dedicated solely to improving the independence of all British men & women who have become tetraplegic as a result of a sporting or leisure accident. A tetraplegic is unable to walk and has limited reach & dexterity because use of the arms is severely impaired.
RICE is a Bath-based national Charity. Whilst we provide services and support locally for people with Alzheimer's disease and other memory problems, we undertake vital research to learn more about the ageing process, find new and better treatments, and improve the quality of life for older people.
The RHN cares for people who have brain damage or a disease affecting their brain. People come to the RHN for many reasons, from a stroke to a traffic accident, or a disease. The RHN provides services and therapies to ensure people with Neuro-disability can have the best quality of life possible.
To provide sporting facilities and coaching opportunities for Paraplegics and Tetraplegics in the South of England
SAMS is the Staffordshire branch of MSRC. We are based on Whitebridge Lane, Stone and we offer support to anyone affected by MS. Some of our services include physiotherapy, t’ai chi classes, MS nurse clinics and provides an ideal opportunity to meet other people and get support and information.
SAUK was founded in 1981 and is the only independent support group for scoliosis in the UK. Scoliosis is a curving and twisting of the spine for which there is corrective treatment but no cure. Relying solely on donations the organisation provides valuable support and advice to those with the condition. SAUK works closely with the British Scoliosis Research Foundation.
Scottish Autism supports families in Scotland affected by autism by providing advice, support and specialist services. These include an autism specific school, residential care for adults, vocational projects and a short-stay unit designed to give families a break.
HD is a hereditary disease which slowly destroys the ability to control and co-ordinate movement and thought. About 6,000 people in Scotland are symptomatic or at risk of developing the disease. SHA aims to significantly improve their quality of life through expert Advisory Services, specialist information and Family Support Groups.
This charity helps people of African/Caribbean & Ethnic Minority background living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Shift.ms aims to raise awareness and improve understanding of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) among young people.
Shine Together is the charity at Frenchay and Southmead hospitals in Bristol and also includes funds for BrAMS (Bristol & Avon Multiple Sclerosis) and the Bristol Urological Institute (BUI). Shine together is the working title for North Bristol NHS Trust Charitable Funds, charity no.1055900.
Skipton Swimarathon is organised and managed by The Lions Club of Guernsey and Guernsey Round Table. All proceeds go to good causes in Guernsey. For 2011, the main beneficiaries will be the Young People Guernsey charity and the appeal to build a new extreme sports park at the Beau Sejour centre.
The charity provides therapies and support to people suffering and affected by multiple sclerosis. Helping them to lead as near normal life as possible within the confines of the illness.
To promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of spinal injuries particularly but not exclusively through the provision of equipment, to assist them with daily living skills and mobility.
SpecialEffect is the UK charity dedicated to helping ALL people with disabilities enjoy computer games and creative technologies. We’ll do whatever it takes, because we’ve seen first-hand the kick-start it can have on motivation, confidence, inclusion and quality of life.
To create new jobs, 75% of which will be for people with an autism spectrum disorder, over the next 5-years in order to transform attitudes, lives and business practices.
Formerly ASBAH (Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus). Spina bifida, Hydrocephalus, Information, Networking, Equality - SHINE is the only national charity providing practical support to help individuals and families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
SIA is the national organisation of the UK's 40,000 spinal cord injured people. SIA provides a helpline, conducts research, campaigns and offers a peer advice network, a link Scheme and a website. SIA believes that life needn't stop when you're paralysed.
Spinal Injuries Scotland is the national voluntary organisation concerned with new and long-term spinal cord injured people, their relatives and friends, along with those involved in the management, care and rehabilitation of the injury. Help SIS to continue our valuable work using Just Giving
Spinal Research is a pioneering charity. Its aim is to find ways to repair spinal cord injury and reverse the paralysis that results from it. Based in the UK and recognised as a leader in its field, Spinal Research funds groundbreaking projects at scientific and medical institutions around the world. The next landmark is the launch of clinical trials with paralysed volunteers. These trials will test innovative treatments that could repair damage in the human spinal cord, and so restore sensation and movement.
SUAG has number of varied roles within the North West spinal injuries community. We raise much needed funds and provide a wide range of services, including a long and short term residency home for past and present patients of the North West Regional Spinal Injuries Unit. http://www.suag.co.uk/
SPIRIT is a charity dedicated to promoting best practice in spinal injury medicine and treatment and the rehabilitation of individuals who have suffered spinal injury. We promote teaching and training at specialist spinal injury centres to enhance the quality of treatment of spinal cord injured individuals.
Sportability, a registered charity, provides FREE sport and challenging pursuits for people with paralysis around the UK. People with spinal cord injury, stroke, MS and others, are able to participate in a whole range of sports - scuba diving, sailing, archery, angling, quad-biking, gliding, canoeing, clay pigeon shooting, go-karting, wheelchair tennis and many more.
We care for children and young people with profound physical disabilities and complex health needs. At St Rose's young people are challenged to do their best and supported every step of the way. Staff strive to see them go out into the world and enjoy living with confidence.
Stars Foundation for Cerebral Palsy is an independent registered charity run entirely by volunteers that raises funds to help people with cerebral palsy and support them, their families and carers. The Charity’s aim is to promote awareness of the condition and raise money to buy mobility and educational aids for people who are unable to gain help through statutory means
The Foundation`s main aim is to improve the quality of life through research. Research will be concerned with practicalities of living with spinal cord injury, but also with a committment to pushing back the scientific frontiers of spinal cord injury. One of the initial priorities is to establish a research institute adjacent to the National Spinal Injuries centre.
The Stroke Association is a registered national charity solely concerned with stroke. We aim to reduce strokes through research and health education and also help and support people and their families who have been affected by stroke through our Community Services.
The Sturge-Weber Foundation UK is a voluntary support group for families and adult sufferers affected by Sturge-Weber syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. A registered charity, it was launched in 1990 as a independent group by the disability support organisation Contact a Family.
The Thorne Mason Trust was founded by Mike and Debi Mason after Mike was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2007. Following his diagnosis the couple decided to use their experiences to help other people in Pembrokeshire who are in any way affected by cancer and to fund research into brain tumours.
TM Society provides information and support to over 600 TM sufferers, carers and families in UK. TM Society also supports people with other rare auto-immune neurological conditions eg ADEM and Devic's Disease. TM Society is affiliated to worldwide TM Association.
Trust PA was set up in memory of Paul-Andre Blundell (PA), who spent five months paralysed before he died. He had hoped to benefit from recent scientific advances. Trust PA is working to help fund the Spinal Research Clinical Trial Initiative to test treatments for the repair of spinal cord injury.
Working globally to promote the mental, physical, sexual and emotional health of Pakistani men and women, to promote equal opportunities. To advance the education of Pakistani women.
The University of Birmingham is committed to finding solutions to global challenges, including cancer, global infection and the development of our future leaders. As one of the broadest reaching charities in the UK, we are tackling issues that affect us all.
Our Vauxhall Community Centre has been at the heart of child care provision since 1985 providing a lifeline for over 100 vulnerable families who desperately need our support to continue working or studying. Help us to maintain these services, Vauxhall Community Centre cannot exist without your help!
it helps disabled adults and youngsters to enjoy excercise through wheelchair racing
Imagine losing the ability to move and feel for the rest of your natural life. That is the reality for millions of individuals world-wide who have become victims of a paralysing spinal cord injury. Walkoncemore funds cutting edge research into a cure for this horrific condition. With your help they can weld the key to unlock paralysis.
Our charity benefits patients of The Walton Centre by providing extra facilities and specialised equipment. It also funds research into neurological conditions and training for staff to learn new techniques.
Wessex MS Therapy Centre provides therapies, advice and support for people with multiple sclerosis and their families. Therapies include physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, counselling, massage, and reflexology. Many also find that the help and support Centre members give one another is a therapy in itself.
To offer support to other families affected by Worster-Drought Syndrome.To raise awareness with professional workers and other interested individuals. To Support and promotion of any research into Worster-Drought Syndrome
YAMND offers emotional and practical support for people with motor neurone disease and their families living within a 20 mile radius of York District Hospital. The Charity also supports research into developing treatments and, hopefully one day, a cure.
Young and Free is a “buddying” and befriending service to help young adult members with physical disabilities and/or sensory impairment to socialise with non-disabled volunteers of a similar age. It covers Bristol and the surrounding area.
Young Epilepsy is the only UK-wide charity exclusively supporting the 112,000 children and young people under 25 years of age with epilepsy and their families. We are creating better futures for young people with epilepsy - your support is helping to make it happen!
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