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Dennis was diagnosed on the 4th November 2006 with a Grade 4 Pineal Blastoma. Sadly after a very brave fight Dennis lost his battle on the 17th April 2007.
AADC deficiency is a rare disabling brain disease. Only 100 children spanning 26 countries have been identified with the disease. It's proved fatal for 10 of them. The AADC Research Trust is a children's charity funding research, supporting affected families and promoting global disease awareness.
We fund pioneering research into Asthma and Allergic Disease led by teams of world-renowned experts. This includes kick-start funding for research, supporting PhD students, developing education and training through worldwide contact and discussion and the purchase of necessary equipment and consumables. We are also proud to have funded the world's leading genetic research team in identifying asthma related genes.
Above & Beyond raises funds for Bristol’s nine central hospitals. We invest in projects that make a real difference to patient care in our city. When patients, their families and friends want to say thank you for the care they’ve received at the hospitals, they come to us.
The Academy aims to ensure advances in medical research are developed into healthcare treatments for patients as quickly as possible. This is achieved through the work of 900 elected Fellows who provide expert, independent advice on particular workstreams including biomedical science policy and careers for medical researchers. The Academy also manages the Daniel Turnberg Memorial Trust.
ACORRN - Action Radiotherapy is a UK cancer charity supporting radiotherapy research and clinical practice. Around half of all cancer patients will have radiotherapy. There is an urgent need for funding for radiotherapy research so that more patients can be cured and have a better quality of life.
Action for Alport’s Campaign, in association with national charity, Kidney Research UK, raises money for research into Alport’s Syndrome – a rare genetic kidney disease which causes deafness and renal failure in those it affects. Our aim is to break through rare kidney disease.
ADDER is a charity based in the North East of England dedicated to helping people with dystonia, a neurological condition which involves abnormal muscle movements. Our main achievement is the correct diagnosis of over 2,000 people proving that dystonia is 2nd only to Parkinson's Disease in its prevalence (commonness).
Devastating the lives of 250,000 people in the UK, M.E. is a disabling and chronic illness. Action for M.E. provides support and information for those touched by M.E., and campaigns for better services and invests in research to ultimately find a cure.
The AECC is a charity because of its extensive work within chiropractic research, education and the provision of low-cost chiropractic treatment for the local community in which it is based. Each year over 50,000 low cost or free patient treatments are offered to the local community from the training clinic.
Making ground-breaking advances in research requires the best minds, the brightest scientific talent and the most able researchers on the planet. That's why AICR (Association for International Cancer Research) has one simple doctrine - to fund the best cancer research it can find, regardless of where in the world it is carried out. <p> AICR is the only truly international cancer charity dedicated to the worldwide scientific fight against cancer.
Aims2Cure finances research into finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. It sponsors research scientists at The Institute of Neurology and at the Institute of Cell and Molecular Science in London. In 2007 Aims2Cure established The Michele Elster Fund to help other MS sufferers by alleviating many obstacles life may present making a difference to their lives.
Aintree's Vision is to provide high- quality, patient-centred healthcare. We provide acute and elective care through a team of world-class healthcare professionals. Through donations to the charitable fund we can meet these needs, become more efficient and help more people to live longer, healthier, more fulfilled lives that they deserve.
To fund research into kidney disease and renal failure in both young & mature people and to help fund respite care for members of the Kent Kidney Patients Assoc. & their carers. To help fund capital equipment for the care of kidney patients in East Kent Hospitals.
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The charity's objectives are to educate people in all matters relating to Alkaptonuria Disease and its causes, effects and treatments particularly through its website; to relieve the suffering of people with the disease by providing information and advice; to carry out research into the causes, effects, treatment and management of the disease and disseminate useful results.
Alopecia UK provides information, advice and support to children and adults with alopecia, a hair loss condition that can result in complete loss of head hair, eye-lashes, eyebrows and all other body hair. It is an extremely challenging condition and the dramatic appearance change often results in psychological trauma, and lost confidence. There is reduced control of body temperature, dirt and perspiration get into unprotected eyes, absence of eye lashes allows eye lids to turn in, and unprotected skin burns readily in even moderate sunshine. There is no known cure and no treatment guaranteed to induce hair re-growth and sustain remission. The course of the condition is unpredictable and often recurrent. Alopecia UK is there to help.
Raising awareness and supporting sufferers of, and research into, Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency a genetic condition which causes lung and liver problems.
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. As research experts, we fund world-class pioneering scientists to find preventions, treatments and a cure for dementia. We encourage everyone to join us in supporting research and achieving a world free from dementia.
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
AMMF is the UK's only cholangiocarcinoma charity. Our main aims are to raise the awareness of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), to provide information, and to support specialised research teams in their work to find the causes, methods of earlier diagnosis and treatments for this disease.
The money raised by Amserjustintime will provide care and support for pancreatic cancer patients and their families in Wales, as well as funding the medical profession for investigation and research into pancreatic cancer.
Angels of Hope is Northern Ireland's only ovarian cancer charity. We run a Support Centre situated in close proximity to Belfast City Hospital where we provide such services as holisitic therapies, counselling and a place for sufferers and their relatives to meet each other.
The charity aims to provide supportive information to those diagnosed with Carcinoid Syndrome and Neuroendocrine Tumours, assist their carers as well as look into ways to improve the quality of life in particular to funding feasibility projects in clinical research.
The Fund supports the provision of information and research into leukaemia and other blood related disorders and is committed to providing the best possible care to patients and their relatives on Ward 7 at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
We've changed... We are Arthritis Research UK - leading the fight against arthritis (formerly Arthritis Research Campaign, arc).<p> Arthritis Research UK is the charity leading the fight against arthritis. We're working to take the pain away for sufferers of all forms of arthritis and helping people to remain active. We'll do this by funding high class research, providing information and campaigning. Everything we do is underpinned by research. Find out more about what we do and why we've changed at www.arthritisresearchuk.org
The Asda Foundation is Asda's charitable company. The Foundation will act as a holding account for Tickled Pink so all money can be collected and given to Breast Cancer Care, registered no. 1017658 (60%) and Breast Cancer Campaign, registered no. 299758 (40%).
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.
We encourage, support and promote research into autism spectrum conditions and related subjects, in particular with a view to developing new and validated methods for assessment, intervention and treatment. The charity principally funds the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University
Autism Treatment trust is dedicated to helping individuals with autism reach optimum health and learning.
Autistica raises funds to accelerate biomedical research to determine and understand the causes of autism; and through that understanding to discover and promote new ways of improving the quality of life of all those affected
It is a world leading medical research institute carrying out vital research into various diseases and illnesses including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS or cot death), Intra-Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR) and pre-eclampsia, as well as tissue engineering and vascular disorders.
Baby Isaac Fund provides neo-natal surgeons with much needed new equipment to help poorly babies with surgical problems recover and return to Mum and Dad. It also funds research to find ways of helping the estimated 3000 babies who are born every year needing surgery. Visit www.babyisaacfund.org.uk
BADA-UK is an organisation run by volunteers and dedicated to raising awareness about, and promoting the prevention of, Borreliosis (Lyme disease) and other tick-borne infections in the UK and Ireland. Principle activities include education within the general public and the healthcare profession.
BHR Hospitals Charity raises funds to improve patient and staff welfare and to improve the hospital environment for patients, staff and visitors. Our hospitals, including King George Hospital in Ilford and Queen's Hospital in Romford, serve a population across London and Essex of over 700,000. Our charity work funds those 'little extras' which complement the core services funded by the NHS.
We are the independent registered charity for the three hospitals of Barts and The London NHS Trust – Barts in the City (Britain’s oldest hospital, founded 1123), The Royal London, in Whitechapel, (founded 1740) and The London Chest, in Bethnal Green (founded 1848) - and their excellent schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing. Charitable giving by patients, local communities and businesses has always played and will continue to play a vital role in our hospitals. Their support helps provide state of the art facilities and equipment; supports cutting-edge research and innovations in treatments and ensures the best possible standards for our patients, staff and local communities. The hospitals still rely on the generosity of donors and volunteering from people in our diverse local communities and from those further afield. The Charity’s vital work cannot continue without the help of people like you.
Supporting people with a blood cancer called Multiple Myeloma, their families and carers
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.
We aim to create a hospital in Bangladesh for the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. The Charity has a long term plan for total cancer care for disadvantaged people living in Bangladesh and surrounding areas.
The Beatson Oncology Centre is the Cancer Treatment Centre for West and part of Central Scotland. The Centre treats patients and investigates possible new cancer treatments in the laboratory and clinic. The Fund supports the Centre's Research Departments - laboratory and clinical; pump primes development work; helps provide extras for patients.
In support of individuals, their families and other charities that are, or have been, affected by blood cancers.
The Better Births Appeal aims to capitalise on ground breaking research to improve pregnancy and labour for women everywhere. A purpose built Centre housing the team and laboratories will combine expertise from the Physiology department at the University of Liverpool and Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
All monies raised will help fund two Aberdeen projects. Firstly, a fantastic new Breast Cancer Care Centre at ARI. Secondly, to help Archway provide a range of social outings, activities and specialist equipment for children and adults with learning disabilities. Thank you for your Support!
The Blond McIndoe Research Foundation, the legacy of the world renowned plastic surgeon, Sir Archibald McIndoe is a centre of excellence in the field of wound healing with particular reference to the treatment of serious burns and children's scalds.
Blue Skies Hospitals Fund supports the best healthcare and the best medical research, on the UK’s premier tourist coast. Our aim is to banish the gloom of illness, allowing everyone to enjoy the blue skies of good health and the Fylde Coast. For the area’s 330,000 residents, and the 12 million or so holidaymakers who visit each year, Blue Skies Hospitals Fund reaches out with help that brightens those lives. The charity underpins the work of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, home to top quality patient services and medical research projects, and the employer of thousands of highly skilled doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals and support staff. The sole purpose of Blue Skies Hospitals Fund is to nurture the provision of quality NHS care on the Fylde Coast. The best technology, the most effective training, the latest research and the highest standards of care: in place and easy to access, should you ever need them.
Primary bone cancer occurs most commonly in children, teenagers and young adults. The Bone Cancer Research Trust is devoted to promoting and funding research into the causes and treatment of PBC, particularly osteosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma, and to improving outcomes for patients; and providing information and support for patients and families.
We are a volunteer run charity. We support local oncology units, providing equipment and alternative therapies. We provide real hair wigs directly to patients. We are also committed to supporting cancer research and raising awareness of the disease. For more details see www.bosombudsofscotland.org
Bottoms Up is run by a committee of volunteers, raising funds to help The Royal Free Hospital and the UCL Cancer Institute fight bowel cancer. It has no overheads, no premises and no salaries, so all money raised goes towards fighting bowel cancer.
Bounce funds research into cystic fibrosis and wants future generations to have a life expectancy beyond 38 years as a result of today's research. Bounce wants to help and it needs your help now. Children with Cystic Fibrosis deserve the opportunity to live as normal a life as possible.
Bournemouth Leukaemia Fund is based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and researches all blood cancers. For more information, please contact estellemwilson@gmail.com
35,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year – it’s the 2nd biggest cancer killer. Thousands more will have to face life with a stoma as a result of surgery.We want more people to survive bowel cancer by investigating what initiates it and causes it to spread (metastasise) to produce better diagnostic techniques and therapies. Our research also covers other bowel diseases, such as Colitis and Crohn’s Disease and through pioneering surgical techniques we aim to enable sufferers to live free of a stoma.
Bowel Cancer West is dedicated to promoting research in the diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer; education and training of the public and health professionals who care for bowel cancer patients across the westcountry area.
We fund peer reviewed medical research projects into all forms of bowel disease. Each project is carefully selected by our medical trustees. Our admin costs are covered by the ACPGBI so all donations go directly to projects. Please help us support vital research in the UK and Ireland.
BRACE is a charity dedicated to funding research into Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Though it is a regional charity, based near Bristol, its benefits are universal. BRACE funds scientific research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of dementia.
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.
The Brain Research Trust is the main fund raising arm of the world-renowned neurological research centre, the Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London. It funds research into diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone, and disabling neurological conditions such as brain tumours, epilepsy, stroke, and migraine.
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.
In the UK more children and people under the age of 40 die of a brain tumour than any other cancer. Brain Tumour Research aims to raise at least £7 million per annum to significantly accelerate progress in UK brain tumour research, making a clinical difference and improving patient outcomes. Brain Tumour Research relies on the support of so many inspirational people, many of whom have been affected, either personally by a brain tumour or who have witnessed the pain and suffering of someone close to them. These wonderful people are getting behind the cause in ways that best suit them, donations, sponsored events, organising events or setting up a fund under our umbrella. <a href='http://www.justgiving.com/taylansproject/'>www.justgiving.com/taylansproject</a>
Brain Tumour Research and Support across Yorkshire (BTRS) provides a network of resources to patients and their families across the county. Formerly known as Andrea's Gift, the charity also funds pioneering brain tumour research at the Leeds Institute for Molecular Medicine.
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.
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.
promotion of research into breast cancer and patient care
Breathing Matters is the fund for the Centre for Respiratory Research, UCL (CRR). This fund is part of UCLH Charity. The CRR is one of the world's leading respiratory research centres working towards the prevention, treatment and cure of respiratory diseases.
The Bristol Urological Institute aims to improve the treatment and care of people with urological disorders, to support and develop research with particular emphasis on cancers of the urinary tract and the problem of incontinence and to provide a high standard of training for nurses, medical students, doctors and surgeons.
The British Lung Foundation aims to find Solutions to lung disease by funding word-class medical research, provide support to those living with a lung condition, provide information on lung disease to patients their carers and the public.
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.
The BRS endeavours to promote improved quality of life for people with kidney disease, their families and carers. It does so by informing national policy, educating professionals involved in the care of patients, encouraging inter-disciplinary working and supporting patient centred clinical research.
The Myelin Project is a non-profit charity, which funds research to find treatment and cures for demyelinating diseases, such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and the Leukodystrophies. These are devastating illnesses that affect both adults and children, there are no known cures for these diseases. All money raised goes direct to research.
Sjögren’s Syndrome is the 2nd most common auto immune rheunmatic disease affecting 3-4% of adults in the UK, its under diagnosed & no cure exists. The BSSA raises awareness of SS and supports research into its cause and treatment and also supports sufferers & carers, educates professionals & public.
BURP promotes and advances medical knowledge, education and research into sickness and disease of children.
Cancer and Polio Research Fund's mission is to save lives by ending the threat of secondary cancers, the cause of two thirds of all cancer deaths. It has discovered a family of genes responsible for the formation of secondary cancers and is now researching into how to stop the action of these genes
Cancer Research Wales is the only totally independent National Cancer Research Charity for Wales. Founded in 1966 with the philosophy that - ALL money raised in Wales is spent in Wales supporting scientists and PhD students working across the Principality. We donate approximately 90p in every £1.00 to cancer research.
The Cancer Treatment and Research Trust (CTRT) plays a key role in funding the world-class research carried out at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre which makes a major contribution, nationally and internationally, in the battle against cancer. <p> Research at Mount Vernon has already led to major advances in cancer treatments, prolonging and saving many lives But the CTRT needs to raise more than £300,000 each and every year to enable the research team to continue this vital work.<p> A new £1.4m chemotherapy treatment and research unit, funded by the CTRT, will enable more patients to participate in trials of the very latest treatments available for most types of cancer.<p> More information available from Brian Abbott, CTRT Fundraising Manager, The Clocktower, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Middx, HA6 2RN (tel: 07758 739185)
Cancer Vaccine is the only national charity in the UK specifically funding research to fight cancer with vaccines. It is determined and confident that vaccines, which have no side effects (unlike existing therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy), will become an accepted form of treatment for cancer enabling patients to live longer with a better quality of life.
Our aim is to empower people by providing them with information - ALL the information - including complementary, alternative and new therapies used effectively elsewhere in the world so they can make more informed choices and thus increase their personal chances of beating this disease.
The Candlelighters Trust (Candlelighters) is Yorkshire’s pre eminent children’s cancer charity, providing practical, emotional and financial support to children living with cancer in Yorkshire and their families. We also fund vital research into new treatments and cures. Our work is based at the regional children’s cancer and leukemia unit in Leeds, which is due to move from St James’ Hospital to Leeds General Infirmary in 2010. As Candlelighters was founded by, and is still run by, parents of children who have or have had cancer, and the medical staff who treat them, we understand the trauma and the turmoil of that diagnosis. We can only continue to make a difference with the help of our supporters. Together we CAN fight children’s cancer. For more information on Candlelighters and how it helps, please visit www.candlelighters.org.uk
An independent umbrella charity that works solely to provide enhanced care for the benefit of all people that use the services provided by the Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust. The work of the charity ensures that all funds allow for an enhanced service, which enables patients and their families a better all round experience.
We provide Alpine Healing Holidays for children recovering from Cancer, giving them back their self-confidence and joy of life after the trauma of their illness and debilitating treatment. We fund original non-animal tested Cancer research into causes, early diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Caring Matters Now has 3 main aims: 1. To support those affected by Congenital Melanocytic Naevi Syndrome (CMN). 2. To raise awareness about CMN Syndrome. 3. To raise funds for the CMN Syndrome medical research.
CASA IS A NORTH LONDON AGENCY THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ALCOHOL & DRUGS PROBLEMS. WE HELP OUR CLIENTS TO BUILD UPON THEIR STRENGTHS AND TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, FREE FROM ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUG MISUSE.
The CATS Charity aims to relieve sickness and to promote and protect the good health of critically ill or injured children. <p> Each year in the UK, thousands of children become seriously ill. The Children’s Acute Transport Service (CATS) is a specialised service designed to make intensive care rapidly available to critically ill children in the North Thames and East Anglia regions. As the largest dedicated children’s intensive care transport team in the UK, CATS have transferred over 1200 children each year to intensive care
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charity works hard to make a difficult time a little bit easier for young and old at our family of five hospitals. <p> We support continuing excellence in treatment, care and research at:<p> <p>• Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital<p> <p>• University Dental Hospital of Manchester<p> <p>• Manchester Royal Eye Hospital<p> <p>• Manchester Royal Infirmary<p> <p>• Saint Mary’s Hospital<p> <p> The charity has three main areas of work:<p> <p>• to support research projects to improve our understanding of illnesses<p> <p>• to help to create an environment that’s more friendly<p> <p>• to provide state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosis and treatment. <p> Please specify which hospital or department your are supporting on your just giving page, unspecified donations will go to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. <p> For further information please contact a member of the charity team on (0161) 276 4522 or visit www.cmftcharity.org.uk <p> Registered charity number 104927
CGD Society (formerly CGD Research Trust) is:- caring for affected people/ their families, generating funds for research into improved treatments and a cure, raising awareness among the medical professionals, tackling problems common to other genetic conditions and primary immune deficiencies.
It helps children with disabilities experience therapy, achievement and enjoyment through horseriding.
CHART is a team of community responders, based in West Chiltington and Pulborough, who have been trained by the South East Coast Ambulance Service. It provides essential treatment in the first crucial minutes of an emergency, enabling critical intervention to be performed that can save lives.
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.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community.
Climb is the National Information and Advice Centre for Metabolic Diseases and is the only charity in the UK to provide advice, information and support to children, young adults, families and professionals affected by metabolic diseases. Climb also funds research into these devastating diseases.
The Children's Heart Surgery Fund enhances patient facilities and support, provides the latest medical equipment and funds world renowned research dedicated to babies, children and teenagers with heart defects.
the charity aims to suport the setting up of an immunology base at the sick kids hospital in edinburgh - to fund reasearch at the childrens bone marrow transplant unit in newcastle upon tyne and to support the brothers and sisters of long term and terminally ill children in both hospitals.
Children's Transplant Research: Funding research to improve outcomes for paediatric transplant patients.
The Chris Lucas Trust helps Children and Young Adults by Cancer Research and aims to find a cure for Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer by world-class research. It is the UK's leading Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer charity. Its funds are raised by annual events: Great North Bike Ride, Jingle Bell Walk, Charity Golf, remainder entirely through voluntary donations.
The Christie Charity raises funds to help provide additional services and undertake vital research for our cancer patients. As one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 40,000 patients a year every penny really does count.
It is working to raise awareness and fund a research post at the Christie Hospital to examine the causes and treatment of brain tumours.
The Trust raises funds in memory of Ciaran, who suffered from a genetic skin disorder called Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome (“KID syndrome”). The Trust aims to help people with similar conditions, as well as supporting research and promoting awareness about the difficulties of living with the multiple disabilities of blindness, deafness and skin disorders.
Clatterbridge Cancer Research works to fund research to advance the understanding of cancer for the people of Merseyside and Cheshire. Our research focuses on how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, as well as understanding how to provide the most effective ongoing care for cancer patients.
CLEFT aims to research the unanswered problems in improving care for children born with cleft lip and palate. We aim to push the boundaries of conventional treatment by funding research into improving operating techniques and by looking at the underlying reasons for cleft deformities.
CORDA supports high quality research into the early diagnosis and prevention of heart disease and stroke through non-invasive techniques (magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound). Currently, projects are supported at Royal Brompton Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.
Core is the only charity in the UK funding research into the whole range of gut and liver diseases. Core also provides expert information for sufferers, their family and friends. Core also aims to increase the knowledge of the symptoms of digestive disorders and urge those experiencing those symptoms to seek a swift diagnosis
3C's raises funds to promote and advance public education and research into Crohn's and Colitis and related disorders, particulalry in childhood.
Crohn’s and Colitis UK is the new name for The National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (NACC). Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis often start in teenagers and young adults and last a lifetime. The Charity provides support to those affected and raises funds for research into a cure.
CICRA is dedicated to raising funds for research and creating a wider understanding of the effects Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis have on children. CICRA sponsors approved medical research projects in hospitals and universities nationwide. It also provides information, support and understanding for all sufferers and their families.
The Leukaemia Centre Project at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, has been set up to develop and deliver new treatments to benefit leukaemia patients. This centre of excellence will transform the environment for patients receiving treatment for leukaemia, develop world class clinical research, provide an information resource and set up support groups for patients and their families.
The Cure Parkinson's Trust has one bold aim - to cure Parkinson's. Our research portfolio is dynamic and we are uncovering new targets for the treatment of Parkinson’s. Founded by patients, and driven by our patient supporters who are demanding new treatments, we are passionate about finding a cure.
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ANYONE DIAGNOSED WITH CYSTINOSIS, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. TO HIGHLIGHT THE DISORDER TO MEMBERS, THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY. TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO THE TREATMENT OF CYSTINOSIS. TO WORK ALONGSIDE OTHER SIMILAR ORGANISATIONS IN UNDERSTANDING MORE ABOUT METABOLIC DISORDERS IN GENERAL
It teaches the treatment of and conducts research into ... cancer and heart disease.
The Dancing Eye Syndrome Support Group was formed in 1988 with the principal aim of providing a link for parents of children with D.E.S. both locally and nationally. The Dancing Eye Syndrome Trust provides support and information to families of children with Dancing Eye Syndrome.
The Dermatitis and Allied Diseases Research Trust (also known as Dermatrust) supports the advancement of research and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the skin, and the development of new medicines and equipment for the relief of persons suffering from such diseases.
We are devices4. We believe better communication means better care. We therefore make it our mission to improve patient care by placing modern technology in the hands of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals.
The Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF) is a registered charity, established in 1998, to assist in the relief of persons with diabetes and to raise awareness about diabetes, its risks and symptoms and associated complications. DRWF is a medical research charity supporting Clinical and Non-Clinical Fellowships; Open Funding Projects; Studentships & Institutional Grants, primarily in the UK and internationally, as part of the DRWF network of charities. DRWFs main objective is 'staying well until a cure is found' and in furtherance of this aim, provides support to those with diabetes by way of a 'Diabetes Wellness Network'. The Wellness Network was founded because people with diabetes have to make decisions about their general health as well as their diabetes. The Network aims to help people with diabetes deal with these problems, whilst bearing in mind their diabetic condition. The Diabetes Wellness News, is the charity's monthly publication, working towards educating, informing and reminding of the best and healthiest choices to make. It is a digest of magazines, newspapers, books and scientific journals - bringing the reader first class articles from respected diabetes and other healthcare professionals.
Diabetes UK is the leading charity working for people with diabetes, funding research and helping people live with the condition. Its mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and to work towards a future without diabetes.
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.
Dimbleby Cancer Care provides practical and psychological support to cancer patients, their families and carers - mainly through its centres at Guy's and St Thomas Hospitals in London. It is also a leading funder of national research into the care and support needs of those affected by cancer.
The advancement of education and the relief of sickness by funding research into diving medecine and hyperbaric oxygen therapy and to promote the benefits both of safer diving practices and of the wider applications of HBO in general medicine
Dom’s Fund was set up in 1997 in memory of Dominic Barker, a persistent stammerer. We fund research into stammering, to develop effective support for people who stammer and their families. We particularly support research with practical outcomes and training of speech and language practitioners.
The charity supports cancer sufferers and their families in the Doncaster area by giving funds for equipment. Since formation in 1972 it has raised in excess of £4m to build and equip the St John's Hospice and over £1.1m for equipment for the local NHS trusts.
The Dr Hadwen Trust is the UK's leading medical research charity funding exclusively non-animal techniques to replace animal experiments, benefiting people and animals. Our projects have included research into cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, brain damage, Alzheimer's disease, asthma and more, all advancing cutting-edge science without animal experiments.
Dr Jackson's provides faster and better cancer care for local people across Pontefract, Wakefield and Dewsbury. Our Charity purchases specialist equipment and facilities for local hospitals, finances the introduction of new techniques and fund research into the treatment and prevention of cancer.
The DMD Trust raises funds for research into cures for Duchenne & Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne is the UK's second most common inherited life-threatening disease.
The Duchenne Research Fund has the vision that, through our work, a cure will be found for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The Duchenne Research Fund, formerly know as The GM Trust, was established in May 2007 to identify and fund research into finding a cure for this devastating disease.
Money donated to the Dudley Group of Hospitals Charity enables us to buy new medical equipment, provide specialist training for staff and improve patient comfort.
Not only are those who have type one diabetes at twice the risk of developing anorexia or bulimia, as many as 40% of 15 – 30 y/os omit insulin. This practice can result in organ failure, infertility, blindness and in the worst cases, death. DWED aims to put a stop to ignorance and mistreatment
The ECHO Trust gives people the chance to make an immediate and dramatic difference to the lives of sick children across the country. Making waves across the medical profession, ECHO ensures the availability of cash for children's hospitals and health projects which has never before been possible. Echo delivers money where it's wanted most.
The Ectopic Pregancy Foundation (EPF) is a charity organisation set up by a group of National Health Service (NHS) doctors to help give advice about this distressing condition that affects up to 1 in 100 pregnancies. We provide advice for both the medical profession and the general public, in the form of the website and a 24 hour telephone advice line. <p> The EPF needs funds to support its activity and ambitions. Funding is required for hosting the website, providing the 24 hour patient helpline, mailshots to A&E departments, equipment to train gynaecologists in managing ectopic pregnancies and administrative support to run the organisation. All the trustees, faculty and international resident advisors are honorary and receive no financial reward and give their time freely. <p> We do not have any governmental support. <p> Mr Laurie Montgomery Irvine, founder and honory chief executive.
The Foundation was set up by Ed Evans in 2006 after he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour.Unfortunately Ed lost his battle against the disease in October 2007 .It's main aim is to raise money for Cancer Research in Wales , Brain Tumour Research and for local worthy causes
ELF supports the excellent work of the Haematology Centre, based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, for the benefit of patients in Devon and beyond. The ultimate vision is to try and make leukaemia history in the South West.
Endometriosis SHE Trust (UK) aims to provide relief for persons suffering from endometriosis by providing advice, support, education and guidance including holistic treatments. Early diagnosis in all women is vital if their future fertility is to be protected. Endometriosis is typically not a life threatening disease but is life destroying.
Help us work towards the prevention of 3 seizure related deaths a day in the UK. Since we formed ten years ago, Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) has been recognised by both government and clinicians, resulting in general agreement regarding ways to reduce the risks. We provide a specialist service; informing and educating, promoting and funding research into SUDEP and providing a specialist support service for those bereaved by SUDEP.
Epilepsy Research UK is only national charity solely dedicated to epilepsy research. Our aim is to substantially increase the funding available for research into the treatment and prevention of this debilitating condition.
Founded by a maxillofacial surgeon, Saving Faces aims through education and research to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of facial disfigurement, facial injury and mouth cancer and is committed to reducing the suffering of all victims of these devastating and often fatal conditions.
FAN provides assistance and support in all aspects of dealing with Neuroblastoma. Our main objective is to help get UK children life saving treatment usually only available abroad at great expense. FAN also provides days out, wishes and holidays, campaigns for awareness and change, and more.
The Fetal Medicine Foundation is a Registered Charity that aims to improve the health of pregnant women and their babies through research and training in fetal medicine.
FibroAction is raising awareness of Fibromyalgia Syndrome, a painful chronic condition that can be extremely debilitating and which affects at least 1-in-50 people in the UK. We work to educate patients, their carers, healthcare professionals, the media and the general public, as well as provided much needed support to patients.
The Fibrous Dysplasia Support Society (FDSS) was formed in 2007 by a group of patients, and their carers, who are affected by Fibrous Dysplasia, McCune Albright Syndrome (MAS) or Cherubism. It exists to provide information and support by sharing our knowledge and experience of the condition.
Fight for Sight is the leading UK charity dedicated to funding research to prevent sight loss and treat eye disease.
Flights for Life is a registered charity based at Wickenby Airfield in Lincolnshire. The charity has been set up with the aim of providing sick and terminally ill children with the opportunity to experience the magic of flight in a vintage aircraft.
For Lucie exists to raise funds through donations for the benefit of people and families suffering from bacterial infections, meningitis and sepsis. For Lucie will make a real difference to the children and their families who are suffering or bereaved from these diseases
ForCrohns has two main objectives: raising awareness of and money for Crohn’s Disease. So far: 9 10kForCrohns events in Hyde Park, London, QuizforCrohns, SingForCrohns and LaughforCrohns. Almost ₤200,000 has been raised as well as a live interview on LBC radio and coverage of the event on ITV news.
The mission of Foundation for Prader-Willi Research UK (FPWR UK) is to eliminate the challenges of Prader-Willi Syndrome through the advancement of research. High quality research will lead to more effective treatments and an eventual cure for this disorder. FPWR UK was founded in 2010 by parents of children with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
FRAME's ultimate aim is an end to the use of animals in laboratory experiments.
Our aim is to help patients and staff by purchasing equipment, funding research, improving the hospital's environment. We have pledged to raise £2 million to buy a new radiotherapy LINAC for the Centre. This will keep the Centre at the leading edge of world-class radiotherapy.
Friends of the Cancer Centre (formerly Friends of Montgomery House) is a charity based at the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital. Friends raise money to put directly in to projects that make a real and meaningful difference to the lives of our patients and their families.
Assists in the relief of persons suffering from leukaemia and other blood disorders by promoting research into such disorders and by assisting in the furnishing, equipping and maintaining a ward in Leeds for the use of people suffering from these disorders from wherever they may come. The additional aim is to give added value to the services already provided by the NHS.
Funding Neuro funds research that will lead to treaments and cures for neurological conditions. We do this by bringing researchers in all fields and patients of all disorders together to share ideas and to deliver results.
Every penny raised raised by Future Dreams goes to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, a charity committed to the prevention, treatment and ultimate eradication of breast cancer. The goal is to raise essential funds for further research and new treatments, particularly targeting secondary breast cancer.
Garden Organic, the UK's leading organic growing charity for over 50 years, works to inspire, encourage and support individuals, communities and schools to grow organically. Through research, education, demonstration and campaign work we help people lead healthier, more sustainable lives.
The Gauchers Association was formed in 1991 to meet the needs of those suffering from Gaucher disease. It provides information about Gaucher disease to families and medical advisors. It encourages and raises funds for medical research. It publishes a half yearly newsletter, maintains an up to date website and holds an bi-annual conference.
JEANS FOR GENES.1 in 25 babies in the UK is born with a genetic disorder. Although individually these conditions are rare, together they account for more than half of all childhood deaths. The money raised funds care services, aswell as research into the causes & potential cures of these conditions.
Ex-England Footballer and cancer survivor, Geoff Thomas is working in partnership with Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research - the only UK charity solely dedicated to research into blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Your contribution really will make a difference to the lives of the 30,000 people diagnosed every year with a blood cancer. beatingbloodcancers.org.uk
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES <p> Following his death on 25th November 2005 and his funeral on 3rd December 2005, George’s sister Barbara and her husband Norman were completely overwhelmed by the unprecedented amount of support which was displayed by the fans to George and ultimately his family. They quickly decided that George’s death would not be in vain and on 26th April 2006 the George Best Foundation was born.<p> THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO:<p> •Promote and encourage a healthier lifestyle among young people through football in particular, but sport in general;<p> •Support groups working with young people and/or adults who are already experiencing alcohol or drug problems either on a personal level or within their immediate family; and <p> •Support vital medical research into illness particularly associated with alcohol misuse. <p> TO ACHIEVE THESE AIMS THE FOUNDATION WILL:<p> •Promote a healthy lifestyle through football/sport based initiatives;<p> •Provide education and advice on drug and alcohol misuse through youth and community initiatives;<p> •Provide education and advice on diet and nutrition through youth and community initiatives; •Advocate for the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at events and initiatives and through the media; and <p> •Provide funds to assist with medical research into illness particular associated with alcohol misuse through universities and other medical establishments.<p> The Foundation is committed to providing charitable funds to everyone.
The George Easton Memorial Trust was set up in memory of George who died of bone cancer aged 23. The Trust funds research into the challenges that teenagers and young adults face when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Three books published so far are widely used in Teenage Cancer Trust Units.<p> For more information visit our website: <p>www.cancerinyoungadults-throughparentseyes.org
The Get A-Head Charitable Trust is dedicated to fighting head and neck cancer and other diseases by raising awareness, education, medical research, the purchase of vital medical equipment that the NHS cannot afford and the provision of free Complementary therapies such as Acupuncture, Reflexology, Reike and Chinese Massage.
The Gift of Sight Appeal funds world-class research into the prevention and treatment of blindness. Principal areas of research are Age-related macular degeneration, the commonest cause of blindness in the Western world, Nystagmus and Glaucoma. X19140
Hamlet | Global Initiative on Psychiatry promotes humane, ethical, and effective mental health care throughout the world and supports a global network of individuals and organizations to develop, advocate for, and carry out the necessary reforms.
Set up in 1977 by Dr Ted Hothersall, our charity is dedicated to helping people in North Staffordshire with arthritis and related conditions.
Headfirst exists to raise funds to support research into acute conditions of the nervous system which result in mental and physical disability. These could be due to a stroke, brain tumour, sudden brain haemorrage or to a serious head injury.
Headcase raises funds for research to find a cure for the most common adult primary brain tumour - a Glioblastoma Multiforme or GBM. GBMs are incurable and kill 5000 adults each year in the UK . Headcase is staffed entirely by volunteers and will be funding PhD research in labs across the UK.
Heart Cells Foundation is funding research and development of a revolutionary and potentially life-saving treatment that uses a patient’s own stem cells to repair their heart. This groundbreaking therapy could help those with heart disease – whether they have suffered a heart attack or have developed a weak heart for other reasons.
We aim to raise awareness for people suffering from Heartburn, Reflux, Barrett's Oesophagus, Cardia and Oesophageal Cancer and related diseases. We aim to offer support and help through Research, Prevention and Treatment.
Our charity raises funds for The West Midlands Cystic Fibrosis Adult Centre. CF is a disease affecting the entire body, a progressive disability which often results in early death. Funds raised go to the CF Centre and help provide extra patient facilities,. Please visit: www.heartlandscf.org
The Heaton-Ellis Trust has been set up to fund essential research into finding a cure for MND. The Trust's aim is to raise £1 million fund the purchase of a gene analyzing machine and ensure its effective operation for a three year period. All the funds raised are directed to Kings College in London to enable the research team to further their aims.
THE CHARITY RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE POWERED WHEELCHAIRS FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND
The Histiocytosis Research Trust funds scientific research into uncovering the causes of Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis and Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis as well as seeking to ensure early diagnosis, effective treatment and a cure. We also aim to support patients and their families.
Histiocytosis UK is a voluntary charity that raises funds for research into LCH and HLH. these diseases can be life threatening and desperately need your support. Please visit www.histiouk.net for further details.
Raise funds to support the local hospitals and it's patients in the Sutton Coldfield area in the treatment of Bowel Cancer and to raise public awareness of the disease
The Homeopathy Research Institute is an innovative charity which aims to facilitate high quality scientific research in homeopathy. It achieves this by supporting and assessing research projects, and channelling funds to those found to be most promising. It is the only charity of its kind worldwide.
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.
The Ichthyosis Support Group (ISG) is a small user led charity, run almost entirely by volunteers affected by ichthyosis to create a supportive network of sufferers, parents and medical professionals. The charity strives to raise awareness of the condition and the ISG amongst medics and the public.
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.
Imperial College Healthcare Charity needs your help to support St Mary's, Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte's and Western Eye hospitals. With your donations it awards grants that will make a measurable difference to the healthcare delivered to patients, as well as improve staff skills and support clinical research.
All donations to the ISCD currently go through the organisation that we are based within, the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies whilst we work towards charitable status, however, all monies raised, bar the small administration fee taken by JustGiving, goes directly towards the work of the ISCD.
The Indu Seth Memorial Charity is dedicated to help patients with Takayasu's arteritis. This is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the largest blood vessels in the body including the aorta and its branches. We support all aspects of research including earlier detection and improved treatment plans, however, much work needs to done if we are to achieve our aim of finding a cure for this rare condition.
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.
The Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) supports people who live with diabetes by providing them with free comprehensive information, promoting patient choice and funding research. This helps people to understand their disease and thus prevent long term complications such as sight loss, amputations and kidney failure.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the UK - it affects 1 in 50 people over 40. We need your help to continue fighting this insidious condition. We reassure and advise tens of thousands of worried and frightened people free of charge every year, as well as funding vital research.
Names are the keys to keeping track of the world’s biodiversity, linking information and grounding policies and laws. The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN, with ITZN Trust support) provides the governance that keeps sense and stability in scientific names of animals.
Joining Against Cancer in Kids Provide advice and support for children and families wishing to undertake innovative or experimential, (clinical trials ), treatments for Neuroblastoma.
The James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer is the UK’s leading specialist kidney cancer charity. It seeks to help reduce the harm caused by kidney cancer by increasing knowledge and awareness, providing patient information and by supporting research into the causes, prevention and treatment of the disease.
The Jentle Childbirth Foundation believes that pregnancy & childbirth should be a positive & personal experience - we nurture this through education, training and research. The Foundation aims to provide normality & comfort in childbirth to all women regardless of their medical/obstetric health.
To apply funds towards the relief of sickness amongst persons suffering from cancer, either through research, hospice care and nursing.
The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) was formed in 1918 with twelve founding members. Today, with over 4,000 members, the Association sees its purpose as working for the benefit of patients by advancing the science and practice of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. The BOA believes it has been very successful in this role and the increasing demand is reflected in the fact that, today, 40% of all surgeons in the UK work in Trauma and Orthopaedics. As well as the human cost of pain and suffering, musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of illness in the UK affecting over 8.5 million people and are responsible for in excess of 11 million lost working days at a cost to society, in 2007 prices of over £7 billion. It is the sixth-largest area of NHS expenditure, at over £3.3 billion annually and accounts for over 30% of patients who visit their GPs. Over the years, through different charitable vehicles, the BOA has granted in excess of £5.7 million to support orthopaedic research. As a charity, it relies on voluntary donations from people such as you. Joint Action has been established by the BOA to help patients by raising funds for research so as to improve orthopaedic treatment for you and future generations. We aim to Keep People Mobile.
The Fund was created in 1997 to raise awareness of mesothelioma, fund research, support patients and carers and, more recently, to campaign for the Mesothelioma Charter. We have raised more than £450,000, mostly in small donations from those personally affected, for research, a helpline and educational/information events across the country.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) exists to find the cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications, and is the world's leading charitable funder of type 1 diabetes research.
Katharine Dormandy Trust For Haemophilia And Allied Disorders
It provides funding for research into epilepsy with particular reference to SUDEP. In addition it supports charities and other activities which assist the disadvantaged , in particular children, in the area where Katy Baggott, lived in East London.
We are a local mental health charity
One in three people in Kent will get cancer. Kent Cancer Trust was established to relieve the suffering of cancer patients and to improve the provision of cancer care within Kent and to promote research into the cause and treatment of cancer
There are over 7000 newly diagnosed cases of kidney cancer each year in the UK. There is an urgent need for earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment. KCUK seeks to raise public awareness of kidney cancer and to support patients and carers through our new website, newsletters and meetings.
Kidney Research UK is the leading UK charity funding kidney research which focuses on improving the understanding of renal disease, its causes, treatment and management as well as improving patient care.
Kids Kidney Research funds vital research into the prevention and cure of kidney disease and children at the Institute of Child Health and the Renal Unit of Great Ormond Street Hospital. Kidney failure has no cure, making research and your support so important. Please help them now.