Friends of Burnham-on-Sea War Memorial Hospital, located in the heart of Burnham-on-Sea, is a charitable foundation dedicated to helping those in need. With the dedication of our volunteers, staff members, and partners, we strive to improve the lives of everyone who needs help within the community. ​ The Friends have raised from events, donations and legacies, more than £2,000,000 since 1966. This has been spent on a variety of equipment, as well as the fabric of the hospital. Some of the major projects include the building of the conservatory, the purchase and refurbishment of the Peter Holmes Annexe and the provision of a state of the art Ophthalmic Suite. The Hospital is equipped with the most modern and up to date electronic beds and mattresses funded by the Friends. An extensive refurbishment took place 2009/10 using £310,000 of Friends money and £400,000 from the Trust. The project involved the Friends working closely with the PCT to improve patient privacy, dignity, security and infection control. In addition, the Friends have paid for many items, including patient dining room furniture and awnings above ward windows. Newspapers and maintenance of the gardens are paid for an a regular basis. No reasonable request to the Friends by Consultants or Nursing Staff has ever been turned down. The Hospital is always looking for volunteers to work with patients. If you are interested please pass your name to the hospital Matron. The Friends of the Hospital act for the benefit of the Community Hospital, please feel free to contact us and to become a member.

The Lewis Moody Foundation raises money to fund vital research into brain tumours, reduce diagnosis times through the HeadSmart campaign and give families affected much needed respite and the chance to create special memories. The Lewis Moody Foundation is administered by The Brain Tumour Charity.

The Lifeboat Fund is an Official Civil Service Charity which funds the RNLI. To date, we have donated over £26Million (2019) money to fund 53 Lifeboats and other infrastructure projects.

The Lily Mae Foundation was established in 2010 and initially raised funds in support of a national stillbirth charity. In October 2012, the foundation became a registered UK Charity. The loss of a baby is devastating for parents, families and friends. The Charity’s purposes, as set out in the objects contained in the Foundation’s Articles of Association are to: 1. Promote and protect the psychological, emotional and physical health and well-being of parents, their families and friends when a baby dies in the uterus, or at birth or soon after birth, by: a) Support and provide information to bereaved parents, their families and friends. b) Work collaboratively to improve and enhance professional practice with health and social care professionals for the benefit of bereaved parents and their families. 2. Promote and assist in research and the implementation of best practice to identify the causes and help reduce the incidence of the death of a baby in the uterus, at birth or soon after birth. 3. Make donations to other charitable organisations having similar objects as the charity that the Trustees shall, at their discretion, deem suitable. 4. Make donations to other charitable children’s organisations that the Trustees shall, at their discretion, deem suitable. Currently, the Foundation supports parents and families living in the West Midlands and Warwickshire who have lost a baby by providing: • Memory Boxes to collect precious memories • Counselling days • One to one bereavement support • Informal support meetings • An information and sign posting service • Baby remembrance services • A rainbow baby group to support mothers and women after babyloss • Midwife support and student midwife training • Counselling support for midwives • Funding support for research and preventative strategies

The Little Foundation is the only UK charity dedicated to initiating and funding research to prevent neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly cerebral palsy.

The Log Cabin makes a positive difference to the lives of children and young people aged 0-19 who have additional needs or disabilities or who are in need by providing exciting and stimulating play and socialising opportunities in a safe, caring, inclusive and fun environment.

We are the only givernment approved centre and school in London for children with cerebral palsy. We support young children aged from birth to 11 years. Using a specialist system of learning called Conductive Education, we teach children to be as independent as possible now and in the future. 

The Lord's Taverners is the UK's leading youth cricket and disability sports charity. We exist to enhance the prospects of disadvantaged and disabled young people using cricket and other forms of sport and recreation to engage with them.

A charity for the relief of children in need in Mongolia by the provision of accommodation, care, support, education and training for them.

The Lullaby Trust provides specialist support for bereaved families, promotes expert advice on safer baby sleep and raises awareness of Suddent Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). 

The Make A Difference Trust provides practical HIV and AIDS education, prevention and support services to the entertainment industry as well as using the entertainment industry to educate others.

The Martlets Hospice in Hove offers expert and compassionate care. Our aim is to enhance the quality of life and ease the distress of patients suffering from cancer and other serious conditions and for whom curative treatment is no longer appropriate.

The Matthew Project has been helping people live fuller lives, free from drug and alcohol misuse for more than 35 years. The charity has a Christian ethos, and is based in Norfolk. We provide support to young people, veterans, professionals, people in recovery, and the family and carers affected by substance misuse.

The ME Association supports people with ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy), otherwise known as Chronic Fatgue Syndrome, through information, a telephone helpline and research. Membership costs £15 a year to people living in the UK, £20 in other parts of Europe and £25 rest of the world.

With 75 choirs in British military bases across the UK and overseas, the Military Wives Choir network brings women in the military community closer together through singing. With the unpredictable nature of military life, families can live with high levels of pressure and feelings of isolation can be common. Military Wives Choirs make a positive difference to women’s lives by combating isolation, improving well-being, building friendships and developing skills. The network allows women in the military community to sing, share and support one another and be stronger together.

The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. We provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport. Our team of Ambassadors - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology such as Skype and Playwaze to build a lasting legacy for individuals. The Mintridge Foundation’s successes demonstrate the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness just through participation. Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.

Miscarriage can be a very unhappy, frightening and lonely experience. The Miscarriage Association offers support and information to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy, with a staffed helpline, a UK-wide support network and a range of leaflets.

MUSCLES bind us together, they give us the power to function, to walk, cycle, climb and perhaps paddle! By using your MUSCLES in achieving your personal challenge, you'll be helping us change lives for children and young people who’s MUSCLES are wasting away because of the unforgiving muscle wasting disease Muscular Dystrophy.

The Myton Hospices Key Facts . We care for over 2,000 patients and their families each year . All of our services are free of charge . 83p in every £1.00 raised goes to pay for patient care or support services for famlies . It costs £360 per bed per day . It costs £63 each time a patient attends the day hospice . It costs £6.1 million to run all three hospices in Warwick, Rugby and Coventry

We have set up Natasha’s Foundation with a clear vision; to help and cure people with allergies. Natasha’s Foundation will fund and support pioneering allergy research bringing the greatest scientific minds together working for cures & better medicine. With your support and our dedication, we can succeed.

Over 65,000 young people attend The National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght, every year. Having looked after young people for so many years we know how important it is to focus on caring for the needs of both the sick child and their families. The hospital prides itself on providing excellent care in a number of areas including, Endocrinology, Surgery, Radiology, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, Asthma and allergies. There is also a very busy paediatric A&E department that sees over 30,000 children a year. The hospitals Outpatient department facilitates multidisciplinary care supporting its core services. Extensive research into the area of childhood illness is carried out in the hospital and Trinity College’s Paediatric Department is also based here.

The NCC Benevolent Fund has been helping people in the caravan and leisure vehicle industry for over 40 years. We provide essential support to those that work, past or present in the industry. We give one-off grants during times of financial crisis. We believe that no one should have to face money worries alone, be it for small things such as school uniforms to larger items such as mobility equipment, and our aim is to keep people from suffering poverty.

The Olive Branch is a non-profit Charity providing counselling for the whole community, regardless of race, income, religion, gender or type of problem. Presenting issues are predominately anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues which may include bereavement, separation and domestic violence. Through our counselling support the majority of clients are better able to manage their day to day lives. For some of our clients counselling can literally be life-saving.

The Openwork Foundation is a fundraising and grant-giving fund supporting socially, mentally or physically vulnerable children and adults in the UK and overseas. The Foundation is a registered charity number 1184592

The Outdoor Partnership, a registered charity, changes lives through outdoor activities.

The Outward Bound Trust is an educational charity and the UK's leading provider of bursary-assisted outdoor learning.   We aim to help young people realise their potential through learning in the wild. We create a supportive and challenging environment in which young people can learn about themselves and see clearly, perhaps for the first time, what they might truly be capable of achieving in life

Established in 1993, The Pahar Trust Nepal has now constructed eighty schools in remote and economically poor areas of Nepal. Two highly experienced ex-British Gurkha army officers lead the Nepalese branch of he charity; ensuring construction is completed to an extremely high standard. In addition to schools, the charity has completed over fifty related projects, including water projects, hostels, school renovations and health posts, having a significant impact on the standard of living of many people.