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Aberlour is the largest solely Scottish children's charity. Aberlour works in Scotland with and for children, young people and families who need additional support, to promote their development and wellbeing.
Action for Children meets the needs of the children and young people who most need support to achieve their full potential. Through our work and through speaking out, we seek to break the cycle of deprivation. We challenge injustice and empower children to overcome the obstacles in their lives that hold them back. We tailor our work to local circumstances, in partnership with children and young people, families, communities and local organisations.Charity Registration No. 1097940
AFRUCA was established in May 2001 to promote the welfare of African children. Our aim is to prevent abuse to children. We run education programmes and campaign against cultural practices that impact on children. We run projects to help alleviate some of the sufferings and abuse children experience.
The Andrew Grene Foundation (AGF) is a charity dedicated to supporting Haitian people through education, loans and building projects. Our work is dedicated to the memory of Andrew Grene, a UN worker and one of the many thousands of people who died in the Haiti earthquake of 12 January 2010.
The Angelus Foundation's mission is to help society understand the dangers of unclassified substances known as 'legal highs,' to reduce the harm they cause young people and their families, and to save lives.
Arch provides a diverse range of services supporting nearly 3000 people across Staffordshire and Cheshire every year. All our services have the same aim - ensuring people live happily & safely in their own homes and have a real chance to reach their true potential in a thriving neighbourhood.
asphaleia action is part of the asphaleia group – an organisation dedicated to impacting the lives of vulnerable children and young people, and the organisations that work with them. Our charity seeks to contribute to the care, upbringing & advancement of life for vulnerable children & young people in the UK and internationally.
AVA is a national second tier service working to end all forms of violence against women and girls. We identify and work to fill gaps in services, help to find innovative solutions and inspire effective strategic approaches by both specialist and generic agencies.
The Aziza Foundation was established to provide education, care and nurturing to poor and orphaned children in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) through support in particular for Aziza's Place; a living and learning center caring for 21 children who otherwise would be living and working alongside their parents on the municipal dumpsite.
A baby's nine month journey in to the world is hazardous and the last few hours and minutes crucial to life. It could be the life of your unborn child or grandchild. The NHS Capital Budget provides basic essentials only. Donating to The Baby Beat Appeal allows us to provide the very best in fetal monitoring equipment.
The Bala Children's Centre in South West Kenya exists to care for orphans and needy children by providing education, food and clothing. The Centre is run on Christian lines and cares for 500 children who come from the surrounding area. Real, practical help and pastoral care are provided.
As one of the UK's leading children's charities, Barnardo's works with over 190,000 children, young people and their families every year. We run 800 projects including counselling for children who have been abused, adoption services, vocational training and disability inclusion groups.
Our aim is to make a positive change to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK. For every penny you give, a penny will go to children experiencing behavioural or psychological disorders; living in poverty or suffering through illness, distress, abuse or neglect.
We work to relieve poverty and to advance education and the provision of healthcare in Tamil Nadu, south India. We want to help as many poor children as possible to give them a good chance in life, saving them from the streets and from a life of struggle.
We are a non-profit social business providing microcredit to entrepreneurs living below the poverty line in developing countries using a unique model that harnesses the power of responsible tourism with microcredit to alleviate poverty.
"small change=BIG CHANGE". Making a difference to the lives of children to provide 'todays hope for a better future' around the world.
We support a range of ministries in Moldova, including evangelism, agricultural projects, skills training and 'children at risk' projects. Some of these projects include children's clubs, Bible and activity camps, emergency family welfare, support for local orphanages and outreach to prisons. We believe in Empowerment through Partnership, helping local churches bring glory to God and have a lasting impact on their communities.
The Break Out Project is a Charity aiming to provide long term solutions to street and slum children living in desperate circumstances in India.
The school provides a nurturing education for vulnerable children in need of a boarding school place.
Celebrating the achievements of those whose scientific exploration in Antarctica has led to a new understanding of our planet, and to honour those who have lost their lives. We aim is to inspire a broader interest in Antarctica, the fragility of our environment and the interdependence of our world.
Bullying UK which was formerly known as Bullying Online helps parents and pupils deal with school bullying by giving practical advice and support to families who are often in despair. There are 30 sections on the website and personal advice is given by email. The website is also used in schools as a teaching resource.
The CAIRN Trust aims to develop sustainable rural village communities in Nepal through child education. We develop a communities educational infrastructure by building village schools and libraries and providing children with essential education supplies.
Calvary Zion Children's Home is home to 45 orphaned or abandoned children in Mombasa, Kenya. Funds raised by the Trust assists with the everyday needs of the children but The Trust recognises that a quality education is vital for the children's future so directly contributes towards these costs.
All money donated to the Cambodia Fund is sent directly to CCPCR in Cambodia (The Cambodian Centre for the Protection of Children's Rights - www.ccpcr.org). This money will be used for the rescue and rehabilitation of young sex workers all over Cambodia.
Operates riding for the disabled and for people with special needs at College of West Anglia Milton Cambridge
Cambridge Family Mediation Service supports couples who are separating or divorcing to make arrangements for their children and separate their finances with the least possible conflict. It also provides counselling and group work for children and adults and parenting workshops to help people deal with issues arising from family change.
PLACING ORPHANS INTO GOOD, LOCAL FAMILIES! We work with grassroots projects in Asia to place orphaned & abandoned children into local, long-term families, as a positive alternative to institutional care. We have a 'Vision for a MILLION children'!
Caritas provides social care and support services to those in most need - vulnerable adults, children and families across the Salford Diocese
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.
Casa Alianza provides care, rehabilitation and legal aid services for over 10,000 street children each year in Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico. <p> Services include, outreach, crisis centres that are open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year, full time residential <p> Programmes and community support and family reintegration.
Casa do Caminho is a Brazilian NGO that operates three shelters for vulnerable and underprivileged children near Rio de Janeiro. Its mission is to ensure the childrens' health and security while supporting their educational needs enabling them to leave the institution with the opportunity of a better life.
Our mission is to raise money for the thousands of disadvantaged children in Northern Ireland who are counting on our support. Funds raised will directly benefit children and young people aged 0-17 with a focus on alleviating disability, combating illness, improving quality of life, encouraging personal development and aspirational...
CLC intends to raise awareness and educate young people about domestic abuse in young adult relationships. Domestic abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual and financial. It can also be harassment and stalking. It happens between adults and young people who are partners, ex-partners or family members regardless of their gender.
CCS Adoption is a Bristol-based adoption agency specialising in finding families for children with a variety of different needs. It is a small, friendly agency offering comprehensive support to families throughout the adoption process and beyond. It welcomes and offers services to adults and children of any cultural, religious or ethnic background. You can find out more about CCS at www.ccsadoption.org
Centre 33 provides independent, free and confidential services to young people in Cambridgeshire. These include information, advice and general support, counselling, support to young carers and participation in peer education projects.
CoS provides respite for abused and disadvantaged children in a homely, natural environment, where they... “care and are cared for... are valued and know self worth...learn without being taught...replace negativity with positivity... gain strength through nature...have fun and are carefree...create a happy memory that can ever be taken away”.
It helps children with disabilities experience therapy, achievement and enjoyment through horseriding.
Chequers Youth Facility was founded in 1993 to offer young people a safe alternative to underage drinking and drug misuse. It offers diversionary activities and training to combat anti social behaviour which can be personally damging to young people.
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 Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is the UK’s leading charity working to reduce the number of children and young people killed, disabled or seriously injured in accidents. Help us reduce the number of avoidable and preventable accidents in the UK by donating today! www.capt.org.uk
Founded over 125 years ago as Blackburn Orphanage to support vulnerable and needy children and young people. Now provides foster care, and a wide range of community based projects aimed at supporting families in some of the regions most disadvantaged communities.
Child Concern Consortium is a group of five small charities helping vulnerable children and their families throughout the UK. So, your gift works FIVE times harder, helping children with disabilities, in hospital, needing new families, home alone and living in poverty.
CHILD OF LEBANON'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST SELECTED CHILD CARING NGOS ACCROSS LEBANON IN THEIR EFFORT FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AND THE PROTECTION OF THE GOOD HEALTH AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN NEED
CPAG is the leading charity campaigning for the abolition of poverty among children and young people in the UK and for the improvement of the lives of low-income families.
Child Soldiers International is a human rights research and advocacy organization working to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers worldwide.
Provides material support for any child up to the age of 16 who has been a victim or traumatised by any crime committed in the UK. Provides funding for counselling and also publishes child safety literature.
Childcare - provides an early intervention service with children throught Essex & East London. Our prime focus is to enable them to address difficulties that may be impeding their educational, social and emotional development. jabbott@childcareuk.org www.childcareuk.org 01268 784544
ChildLine is the UK's free and confidential, 24 hour helpline for children in distress or danger. Trained volunteer counsellors comfort, advise, support and protect children and young people who may feel they have nowhere else to turn. Children call ChildLine about a wide range of problems, but the most common problems are abuse (both sexual and physical), bullying, serious family tensions, worries about friends' welfare and teenage pregnancy. Children and young people can call ChildLine about anything – no problem is too big or too small. ChildLine is a service provided by the NSPCC
Childnet works to make the Internet a great and safe place for children. It helps children acquire new net literacy skills and gives practical advice to children, parents, teachers and carers about Internet safety. Childnet runs several education and child protection projects, including resources such as www.chatdanger.com and www.kidsmart.org.uk.
CFAB is a unique child and family social welfare charity that works to reunite children who have been seperated from their loved ones across international borders.
We listen, we support, we take action for Scotland's vulnerable children and families
To promote the care of vulnerable children without families worldwide, especially those at high risk such as AIDS orphans or street children
Children First Derby is a local charity working with children and families to make a posotive impact in their lives.
Children North East is the oldest independent children's charity in the North East of England - founded in 1891. Each year we support over 5000 children, young people and familes to overcome problems associated with poverty and deprivation and enable them to reach their full potential in life.
Children on the Edge exists to help the most marginalised and vulnerable children worldwide with particular focus on those without parental care. We strive to bring life, hope, colour and fun into children’s lives, empowering them and giving them a voice. We are committed to ensuring their fundamental needs are met and rights protected. <p> Where possible we partner with grassroots organisations. Where civil society is not strong we implement programmes through indigenous staff teams. We constantly monitor global situations where children’s rights are being denied and will respond if our expertise and resource allow.
The Children’s Society transforms the lives of over 44,000 children and families each year. We provide over 75 direct programmes, including Children’s Centres and preventative work. Our aim is to improve the lives of all children and challenge society’s negative attitude towards young people.
Child-Safe provides practical advice, and promotes the safety, welfare and pastoral care of children and young people, involved in sport, community groups and travel. It is committed to improving care, reducing opportunities of abuse and helping parents, volunteers and schools to provide an environment, which is safe and fun.
Working to transform lives in India through Compassion in Action
We provide foster placements for local children to enable them to remain within their own communities when they are no longer able to live with their birth families.
The Consortium for Street Children (CSC) is the leading international member-based network dedicated to advocating, promoting and campaigning for the rights of street-involved children. We are committed to creating a better and sustainable future for some of the most disadvantaged and stigmatised children by working together to inform and inspire research and action that influences policy and best practice worldwide.
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!”
Giving refuge and suport to women and children fleeing domestic abuse
Crossroads Care West Kent offers a range of services for all age groups, disabilities and health conditions. As well as our short breaks service we have a specialist palliative care service, an emergency dementia service and a thriving young carers group. We cover the whole of West Kent.
Crossteach is a Christian charity which works in schools. It provides high quality R.E. lessons and assemblies, runs Christian after school clubs and seeks to help Christian pupils to grow in their faith.
The Croydon Playcare Company (Gingerbread Corner) provides quality childcare for children 3 months to 16 years. Our main aim is to alleviate poverty and distress in one-parent families or other disadvantaged groups. Their main activities include childcare, access to parenting information, family support and outreach health services.
CRY works towards restoring basic rights to under-privileged children – rights to survival, participation, development and protection. It works towards eradicating the root causes of injustice towards children and makes sure that they have access to schools, good health and experience a childhood; seeking permanent solutions that bring about lasting change.
Welsh Women's Aid is campaigning to end domestic abuse. Groups provide services for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. WWA runs the Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline, a free 24 hour, bilingual and confidential service with support and information for those experiencing domestic abuse.
Clubs for Young People (CYP) has been in the forefront of youth work since its formation in 1928. The organisation is now more than ever committed to providing young people with the necessary opportunities, support, skills & positive role models to enable them to become healthy and confident adults.
Depaul Ireland provides accommodation, outreach and training services to homeless and disadvantaged people in Ireland. We are about accepting the most marginalised people in Ireland into our services and working with them to create hope, opportunity and a more positive future.
DFCI is a community development organisation based in Dundonald Methodist Church, Ballybeen Estate. We respond to local needs, supporting and working proudly with people in the Ballybeen and wider Dundonald community
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.
The Dnipro Appeal Charity was set up by football supporters on the back of a trip to the city of Dnipropetrovsk in Ukraine. The charity continues to grow and now provides help for numerous orphanges within the city as well as funding the Dnipro Kids Baby Centre. Thanks to the many donations it is able to continue to assist the orphaned children of Dnipropetrovsk and ensure that they are provided for and, more importantly, have lasting memories they can carry into their adult lives. Please visit our website for more information. www.dniprokids.com
DrugFAM was established by Elizabeth Burton-Phillips who lost one of her twin sons, Nick, to Heroin. We are open to anyone who is affected by someone else's use or misuse of drugs or and alcohol. We run a telephone helpline, a weekly support group, one to one counselling, advice and information. Please call 0845 8838 53
DVIP support women and children who have experienced domestic violence and work to end domestic abuse. We provide services for people who use violence and their victims to help break the cycle of abuse.
East Lancashire Women's Refuge Association has saved over 5,000 women and children since its refuge provision was established in 1976. It runs the largest refuge in Lancashire; delivers excellent community based services; supports telephone helpline; enabling women to make informed choices and empowering them to live free from Domestic Violence.
ECPAT UK campaigns against the commercial sexual exploitation of children, including child trafficking and child sex tourism. It is part of the international ECPAT movement and works to raise public awareness about the abuse and exploitation of children in the UK and across the world. ECPAT UK takes a leading role in lobbying the British government for new laws and policy to protect children.
The Trust makes grants to fund the work of El Shaddai Street Child Rescue in Goa, India. The Goan Charity provides Homes, Day Care/Night Shelters, Education, Feeding Programmes and Medical Care to children working and living on the streets or slums in India.
The Emaan Foundation was set up in 2006 by Nas Khan - Managing Director of Jennings Group to help the victims of the Kashmir earthquake. We are now raising funds for the victims of the floods in Pakistan. Our goal is to raise £120,000 to build a village for those who have lost everything.
Emunah in Israel helps thousands of children and families on a daily basis through its network of residential homes, high schools, day care and community centres and therapy and counselling services. British Emunah fundraises to support 36 projects in Israel.
It helps to educate young people about the futility of violence in our streets. We produce education packs and resources to encourage positive and responsible behaviour among young adults.
Faith in Families was founded in 1947 as the Catholic Children's Society, Nottingham. We are an Independent Voluntary Adoption Agency and Children's Charity based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, and serving the East Midlands. We work with children and families of any or no faith.
Family Care works in Nottm & surrounding areas, offering • full range of adoption services including recruitment & preparation of adopters, family finding & support • emotional & practical support to children experiencing bereavement (through Spiral), and domestic violence.
SUPPORTING FAMILIES, CHANGING LIVES, BUILDING FUTURES. Family Resource Centre UK has been working in the children's, young people and family sector for over 20 years. Providing an award winning family information service and a variety of projects and services supporting young people & families.
Family Rights Group advises and campaigns for families in England and Wales whose children are involved with or require social care services. It promotes policies and practices that assist families including grandparents who are raising children who cannot live at home. It works to increase the voice and influence children and their families have over the services they use.
Friends of Child Protection (FCP) is a charity based in South Africa that helps children who are victims of abuse
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.
From small beginnings in the year 2000 FOMO now looks after over 5000 children through a network of 13 centres covering over 85 villages in Mulanje district of Malawi. FOMO Provides Health Care, Formal and Informal Education, Food Security and Daily Activities. Everything raised will go to Malawi to Help the children.
Food4Africa helps to raise awareness of the needs of orphans in Southern Africa. We raise money to feed children a daily meal of nutritionally rich porridge made from a precooked maize and soya, enriched with 19 minerals and vitamins. One simple meal a day has extraordinarily positive effects...
The Footprints Mission To create a home that can give parental care, love, understanding,security and happiness but above all the sense of belonging to family life that every child deserves.
Forever Searching is a global group whose whole purpose for existing is to raise awareness to individual child abductions throughout the world. Thanks to the sheer determination and passion of the group members - Forever Searching are able to target several countries simultaneously with their ongoing awareness campaign.
It helps women who have been gravely or persistently maltreated by their partner or other family member, and their children. It runs a Support Centre for drop in advice and counselling, and a 22 unit refuge for women and their children who have fled domestic violence.
The Fostering Network is the UK's leading charity for everyone involved in fostering. We support foster carers, and work to make foster care better for the 59,000 children in the UK who live with foster families.
The Fountain is a project to set up a town centre youth and community venue in Bedford. We’re just getting started, and if you’re interested in getting involved, we’d love to hear from you. Currently we run a weekly youth event for 15-18 year olds at Costa on Thursday evenings.
The Fountain of Peace Children’s Foundation is constructing a large ‘family’ home within a village community for orphaned and destitute children in Uganda, many whom are HIV positive.
The Trust aims to increase awareness of potential accidents to children around the home and vehicle, to help family members cope with tragic loss of children and to provide funds for children’s hospitals, emergency paediatric retrieval units, and paediatric intensive care units.
Freedom from Torture (formerly the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture) is a human rights organisation that exists to support survivors of torture and organised violence. We provide medical and social care, practical assistance, and psychological and physical therapy.
The Friends of Baale Mane (Baale Mane means "Girls’ home") at Gopalapura is a home for around 50 girls between the ages of 6 and 16 situated on the outskirts of the city of Bangalore, India. The baale provides shelter and a loving home for girl children. The girls are either orphans, have a single parent who is unable to care for them or have lost contact with their parents.
It supports orphaned and abandoned children many suffering from HIV/AIDS in South Africa. It builds houses in the Townships employing local labour and local women as house mothers to care for six children to each house . A Creche for 60 children. It provides the children with a home medical care and education
Mkombozi Centre for Street Children is a Tanzanian Trust established in 1997 to protect street and at risk children and young people by providing, supporting, strengthening and advocating for community services in Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions, Tanzania. Mkombozi has assisted over 1,000 street based youth through housing, education, protection, outreach, mental and physical health provision.
It provides support to vulnerable families with children aged 0-13 years in the Winchester area through two projects. The Under 5s Project is a theraputic support group for mothers and their pre school children and the 5s to 13s Project offers a befriending service for families in their own homes.
THE CHARITY HELPS TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG CARERS RESIDENT IN THE WIGAN BOROUGH THROUGH PROVISION OF BREAKS, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL ADVICE.
Friendship Works supports vulnerable children from underprivileged lone-parent families. Friendship Works recruits, screens and trains, long-term adult volunteers who take a child out for 3-4 hours every week. Friendship Works volunteers are a bit like honorary uncles or aunties - providing stability and emotional support to children that desperately need it.
Fuel Our Youth is a charitable foundation raising money for disadvantaged youngsters by collecting the Winter Fuel Allowance from those fortunate enough to be able to do without it and passing it on to UK based youth charities and projects, who really do need it.
The Harambee Project - providing a place of safety baby unit for neglected, orphaned, HIV/AIDS infected or affected babies between 0 + 3 years of Age in South Africa.
Founded in 2006 the Global Children's Foundation has already received tremendous support from many people who give their time and skills voluntarily. The Foundation has already helped raise funds for orphanages and youth projects in Poland, Bosnia, Romania and Sierra Leone and we are establishing networks with other organisations to reach out and help children in South America, Africa and Asia.
The Godlington Foundation was established in January 2011. We provide all financial needs for the NCN-Orphanage in Sierra Leone. We also fund veteran's initiatives in the UK which include Combat Stress, Frontline Investments and GAP.
Grief Encounter's aims are to relieve the emotional distress of bereaved children, young people and their families We help by developing and promoting resources available to bereaved families and by raising public awareness of bereavement issues for children. No-one can wave a magic wand but Grief Encounter can help the journey.Following a Bereavement Grief Encounter are there to offer the best advice and support.
The mission of Hakuna Matata is to develop longterm financial support for the activities of the project 'Help a Village' founded by Fausta Pina and Father Tarcisio Moreschi in the villages of the parish of Mtwango in the region of Iringa in central Tanzania.
Half the Sky supports orphans in China through infant nurture and preschool programs, personalised learning for older children, and loving permanent family care and medical care for children with disabilities. Because every child matters, and every child should have a chance for a bright future.
To rescue and restore children from the streets, and re-integrate them in to family and community. We seek to provide new opportunities for street children and their families through preventative street work and to provide for their material, emotional and spiritual needs.
The Haven Wolverhampton aims to provide support to women and dependent children who are vulnerable to domestic violence, homelessness and abuse.
Help a Capital Child is the charity of 95-106 Capital FM. The charity, which was started in 1975, raises money for disadvantaged children and young people across all of the areas where Capital transmits.
Help a London Child is the charity of LBC 973. Help a London Child raises money to improve the lives of children affected by abuse, illness, disability, poverty and homelessness. The money funds local grass roots projects right across London.
THE CHARITY RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE POWERED WHEELCHAIRS FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND
It provides support for deprived and underpriviledged children in the county of Hertfordshire. The support is provided by funding the purchase of equipment (for example beds / bedding), clothing or holidays.
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We are a fund raising organisation for a girls home in Nicaragua. We seek sponsorship for each girl and are helping in the construction of a new and bigger home with a greater capacity for new girls. www.hogardeninasmadrealbertina.com
Home Start Babergh provides a unique service offering friendship, support and practical help to parents with young children throughout the Babergh area via a network of fully-trained volunteers.
Home-Start Aylesbury supports families with young children throughout Aylesbury Vale who are struggling to cope with difficult circumstances. Volunteers visit families in their own homes, offering emotional and practical support until the family are back on track.
Home Start East Lindsey is a volunteer based charity offering support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under the age of five within East Lindsey. Its volunteers visit families in their own homes reducing isolation and helping them the fun back into family life.
Home-Start Guildford helps parents build better lives for their children. Trained volunteers provide practical and emotional support to parents with at least one child under 5, who are struggling and who may be suffering from post-natal depression, illness, disability, bereavement, isolation, multiple births... or just not coping. <br><br> With your help, we can give parents the strength they need to do what has to be one of the toughest, but most rewarding jobs anyone can do. We can help them to be the mums and dads their children need them to be. <br><br> Parents supporting other parents: a simple idea that really works!
Home-Start Havering helps local young families who face many challenges, from the death of a parent or sibling, or deprivation, to severe post natal depression. Home-Start helps by recruiting and training parent volunteers who offer emotional and practical support to families, in their own homes.
Provide support services to families with at least one child under the age of five.
HSRSC is committed to the welfare of families with at least 1 child under 5. Trained volunteers visit families providing regular support, friendship and practical help with a view to preventing crisis and breakdown. Fundraising is vital to HSRSC. We appreciate everyone's time, support and donations.
Home-Start Warrington is a part of the UK's leading family support charity. Through a network of trained parent volunteers Home-Start Warrington supports parents who are struggling to cope. Our families need support for many reasons including post-natal depression, the illness of a parent or child, disability, bereavement or social isolation. Parents supporting other parents: it's a simple idea that really works. Home-Start Warrington trains parent volunteers who then befriend and support families with at least one child under five. They help to give children the best possible start in life by supporting the whole family. They work to prevent difficult times from creating permanent problems.
Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers is a charity offering families with at least one child under five, informal, friendly and confidential support in their own homes. Support is provided through a team of carefully selected volunteers who visit families once a week for two to three hours for as long as needed.
Home-Start offers support, friendship and practical help to vulnerable families who have at least one child under the age of 5 years living within the county of Wrexham.
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.
Iain Goodwill trust is working hard to highlight the dangers of young children around motor vehicles - particularly at home. In addition it is trying to make cars impossible for children to start.
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.
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 ISF is a charity based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Education programme takes children who have been denied schooling through poverty and supports them through the state system. The Football program gives boys and girls the opportunity to train and play this sport together.
At Jewish Child’s Day we believe no Jewish child should live in poverty, need or suffering - anywhere. We support over 12,000 Jewish children every year who suffer from physical and emotional disabilities, neglect, abuse and financial hardship, therefore your support will make a huge impact.
A telephone support line for those who are in crisis or have a problem and need a "listening ear". For both the Jewish and wider community.
Kenya Children Centres provides refuge, health care, food, clothing, counselling and education to meet physical, emotional and psychological needs of orphan girls in Kenya. Many of who are abandoned, abused, sick and malnourished. We are building a second Centre for 100 girls and a Medical Centre for the local community.
The KCT is raising money to build a nursery school for infants and homeless orphans of Gataka (a Kenyan slum) and help set up community projects to help the local people create an income so that they can meet the running cost of the school in future years on their own.
Kids Alive rescues children who are orphaned, abandoned and at risk. We restore their dignity and give them hope for the future. We work in seventeen countries world wide, creating safe family-style homes and schools where abandoned and neglected children can thrive in an atmosphere of acceptance and love.
We provide support for disadvantaged children anywhere. Starting in Guadalajara, Mexico, where poverty remains and tens of thousands live below the poverty line. We are working with orphanages, shelters and disadvantaged children to provide funding for homes, education, equipment and healthcare.
KidsAid works with children and their families, where a child is suffering from trauma caused by bereavement, bullying, illness, family breakdown, domestic violence, through to cases of physical and sexual abuse.
Kidscape is committed to keeping children safe from abuse. It is the first national charity dedicated to preventing bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape believes that protecting children from harm is key.
It supports the work of Happy Home, an orphanage for children rescued from the streets and from abuse and provides them a caring home, education and a future.
One of the unique qualities of the Lady Fatemah Trust is that it operates on zero administration costs ie every penny that you donate will go to the project that you nominate. It focuses on Microfinance, Education, Medical treatment, Disability Rehabilitation, Water projects and disaster relief.
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This wonderful charity gives seaside holidays to disadvantaged Leicester & Leicestershire Children. Over the Summer Months 60 children weekly, aged 7 to 11 enjoy a seaside holiday. I am sure you know how important it is for a child to have something to look forward to
Warning Zone is an educational centre in Leicester teaching vital learning for life skills to Year 6 pupils and other vulnerable groups. Using interactive scenarios, issues such as risk, safety, personal responsibility and consequences of anti-social behaviour and offending are covered.
Let The Children Live! is helping to promote the welfare and education of street-children and other young people who are in conditions of hardship, danger, or distress in the Republic of Colombia so that they may & have life and have it to the full.
The Centre is a Community Centre primarily serving the Jewish community in Barnet. It offers social, cultural, recreational and informal educational services for families with a particular focus on the under 5's. All services are fully accessible
The Lost Girls of South Africa Fund raises money to help the four girls featured in the True Vision documentary 'The Lost Girls of South Africa', about child rape. Money raised goes to Ntombi, Fuzeka, Gretchen, and Nozuko for housing, food, clothing, education and other essentials.
Lotus Outreach is a non-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring the education, health and safety of vulnerable women and children. We work in some of the most troubled and poverty-stricken parts of the world to help communities flourish and help people build self-reliant, dignified lives.
Every year thousands of children are injured in preventable accidents at home and on our roads. At the LV=Streetwise indoor life-sized safety village they learn about everyday dangers and what to do in an emergency in a fun and memorable way – gaining both knowledge and the confidence to cope.
Cash for Kids aims to support local children under the age of 18, who are financially, socially, emotionally or physically disadvantaged. Also to encourage healthy lifestyle options by promoting physical, mental and general wellbeing of children and adolescents within the Magic 105.4 region.
Our charity aims to help young people and families through difficult circumstances. We provide One to One support for the families, Musical Projects, Parenting Groups, Out of School Activities all for young people and their families to access.
MoF exists to raise money in support of the Home of Hope orphanage in Malawi, which provides, nurture, care and education for more than 600 orphans.
The Mandala Trust is a UK based Charity working in partnership with a variety of grassroots organisations overseas. The Mandala Trust helps people from the poorest, most socially marginalised groups within society. At the centre of all that we do is a belief in the power of simple acts of kindness.
At Maranatha Care Children our belief is that South African orphans, street children and other children and young people at risk, should not be denied the opportunities that every child deserves. <p> We aim to help South African children by offering development in education and life skills, providing a suitable home environment and safeguarding the future of those children and young people in residential care. All children are entitled to grow up in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment. But at Maranatha Care Children we also want to empower children and young people to fulfill their full potential.
Megans World helps provide financial assistance for the burial plots and headstones for stillborn babies. It helps parents of stillborn babies and their family's to discuss and overcome their tragic loss
Mentoring Plus provides a mentoring and educational support programme helping vulnerable young people, living in B&NES, to learn new skills, raise their self-esteem and develop their potential. Volunteers provide a 1:1 mentoring service. We also run a range of after school and holiday activities.
Mercy Centre UK helps the communities of the poorest areas of Bangkok. We provide education, protect street children's rights and offer shelter to those who are abused or abandoned. We help children and adults with AIDS - always together, hand in hand and heart to heart with the people we serve.
Mercy in Action helps the poorest of the poor in South East Asia, working with adults and children to feed, educate, house, and provide medical support for the vulnerable and abandoned. Our many projects change peoples lives, providing them with the tools and training to build a brighter future.
Mercy Rescue Trust runs a baby rescue centre in Kitale, Kenya. Babies who would otherwise be left to die are rescued, nursed back to health, and re-homed with local families. The centre is staffed by Kenyan nationals, maintaining the local culture and providing local employment.
Metro Radio and Magic 1152's Cash for Kids (formerly Just for Kids) supports the thousands of children across the North East of England who suffer abuse or neglect, are disabled and have special needs or who simply need extra care or guidance.We are tuned into the region and provide a helping hand when and where it is needed most.
The charity objectives are to assist children and young people in the alleviation of poverty and the relief of sickness. Since it was established in 1994, it has helped a number of individuals with the provision of medical equipment and funded medical treatment. It has also made grants to other children's charities.
MK-ACT is the domestic violence charity in Milton Keynes. March 2011 sees the launch of a fundraising appeal to furnish a new refuge opening this summer. The refuge will provide vital support and protection for vulnerable families at a crucial time in their lives. www.mk-act.org
We help youngsters who suffer from sickness or disability by providing care equipment; terminally ill youngsters to acheive ambitions; children who have suffered from abuse and / or domestic violence. If we can improve the quality of a youngster's life or put a smile back ona face, then The Moore Foundation is succeeding.
Mosac exists to support all non-abusing parents and carers of children who have been sexually abused. The charity aims to enable parents and carers to rebuild confidence, alleviate isolation and improve quality of life following the discovery of abuse. This is achieved through a range of services meeting individual needs.
After 40 years, Clitheroe is finally on the verge of establishing its first mosque - providing vital services for Muslims in the area. It will be a centre for all the community hosting events, and will have a refreshment area for everyone. Funds are required for comprehensive refurbishment
NACCC is the supporting body for around 350 child contact centres located throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Child contact centres are neutral places where children of separated families can enjoy contact with their non-resident parents, or other family members, in a safe environment.
NACOA's latest research indicates that there are at least 920,000 children and young people, under the age of 18, in the UK today living in a home where one or both parents have a problem with alcohol. Seventy percent of these children will try to hide the problem from the outside world. They are often frightened and isolated, with no one to turn to for help. NACOA responds by providing information, advice and support through its free, confidential telephone helpline (0800 358 3456).
NCDV is a charity which provides fast and free legal advice and support to victims of domestic violence. The service is available to anybody regardless of age, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation.
The NSPCC's purpose is to end cruelty to children and our vision is of a Society where all children are loved, valued and able to fulfil their potential. We campaign to change the law, provide ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline, offer advice for adults, and much more.
NYAS is a charity providing advocacy, legal representation, advice and information to children and young people through a network of dedicated paid workers and volunteers throughout England and Wales, often when cricial decisions are being made about them. NYAS is a Community Legal Service provider.
In the spirit of the legacy and the work of Mr Nelson Mandela the objects of the charity are to promote and support the following three charities: The Nelson Mandela Foundation, The Mandela Rhodes Foundation and The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.
New Hope for Children supports the work of Children's Vision in Bogota Colombia. We help support 3 children's homes and a school; giving a home for a hope and an education for a future to 185 children saved from high risk situations. A loving family that helps break the cycle of poverty & abuse.
New Life Mexico is a charity that supports children and young people in Mexico who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused.
Every day Norwood enables thousands of people to change their lives, one by one. Norwood supports people with learning disabilities and children and families in need. We believe people should live the life they choose and we work with individuals to change their lives and achieve their goals.
OASIS SUPPORTS VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
The only charity in S E Hampshire offering FREE and confidential counselling and information for vulnerable young people aged 11-25. Through short or long term emotional support it offers young people the chance to build their confidence and change their lives.
It helps provide a loving family for children who do not have one. It works with Christian families abroad who welcome children made homeless by alcoholism or drug abuse. It has purchased a house in Poland where loving parents have created a secure and happy home for children from state orphanages.
OSARCC offers services for women and girls who have been raped or have experienced other forms of sexual violence and abuse - whether as adults or children, recently or in the past. We are committed to supporting survivors who are dealing with the effects of sexual violence in their lives.
Oxfordshire Playbus is a children’s charity. We promote and provide play opportunities for children and young people. Play is an important part of a child’s life. Studies show children need play to develop socially and emotionally. we believe play is the MOST important part of a child’s life.
PAC support all those involved in adoption and other forms of permanent care, at all stages. PAC operates a daily advice line staffed by qualified and experienced counsellors and offers consultation, assessments, counselling, intensive therapeutic work, workshops & groups and professonal training.
The Phoenix Foundation - helping the victims of paedophile crimes
<p> PKAVS is a diverse charity "Making the Difference" in Perth & Kinross through its work in the areas of Carers, Youth, Community Initiatives and Community Engagement. Every year, PKAVS helps over 5,000 local people, including adults with mental ill health or limited mobility, and young and adult carers, to enjoy a better quality of life. PKAVS aims to ensure those it supports, particularly our young people, have every chance to succeed in life.<p> <p> PKAVS responds to changing community needs and embraces new ideas. It promotes volunteering and active citizenship in Perth & Kinross and makes local communities stronger by supporting and representing the local Voluntary and Community Sector.<p>
Platform 51 supports girls and women as they take control of their lives. Platform 51 is the operating name of YWCA England & Wales.
Play Kenya is dedicated to emotionally supporting many of the traumatised children living in orphanages in Kenya
Prevention Town's purpose is to reduce the number of child victims through interactive safety education programmes. We are doing this by producing short animated films aimed at educating children of all ages against the dangers in everyday life & distributing to schools& hospitals completely free.
Primary Concern Africa is a UK based charity that supports children's education in rural Africa. We do this by providing bicycles and educational materials to schools. Thank you so much for taking an interest in us and the students we'll be able to support as a result of any donation you make.
Queen Anne's School is part of the Grey Coat Hospital Foundation, a registered charity which was founded in 1698. The charity exists to help grow and support the development of the school through fundraising activities.
The aim of the Radio city's cash for kids appeal is to raise money for the relief of poverty, sickness or disability amongst children and young people, under 18 years of age, living in the Radio City 96.7 broadcasting area, awarding grants to charities working with local children. Radio city's cash for kids is the registered charity of Radio City 96.7
The RCCF is a foundation that helps promote education, relieve poverty and protect good health amongst children under 18 years of age. We aim to help kids who would otherwise suffer from or be at risk from ignorance and/or exploitation. Financial support will be obtained through The Rainbow Collections (a series of CDs for children) and our unique fundraising events.
Rape and Abuse Support (R.A.S.) is a female voluntary organisation run by women for women. R.A.S. provide vital support and advocacy to female survivors of rape and sexual violence from 13 upwards. We challenge attitudes towards violence against women.
16,000 children in the UK are so badly bullied that they cannot go to school. The aim of Red Balloon is to aid their recovery by providing them with an 'intensive care' full-time academic and personal and social education programme so that they can return to mainstream school or go on to college.
Red Balloon Learner Centre Merseyside is the only centre in Liverpool set up specifically to help bullied children by means of short-term educational and therapeutic programmes. Our educational aims are to restore their self-confidence and help them gain control of their learning.
Restorative justice brings those harmed by crime or conflict, and those responsible for the harm, together to repair the harm and find a way forward. The Restorative Justice Council provides quality assurance and the national voice for the field of restorative practice.
reunite is the leading charity specialising in international parental child abduction. It operates an advice line offering practical, impartial advice and information to parents whose child has been abducted, or those parents who fear abduction. It also offers advice and information to parents who may have abducted their child.
Richmond Youth Partnership is an innovative local charity offering services to over 4,500 young people per year. RYP projects are themed around three areas 1. Early intervention and support 2. Provision of social spaces and activities 3. Training and employment Also support to youth groups
The Right Now Foundation look after children in danger in India by providing a loving home environment.