The AHOY charity introduces children and young people to the Thames the through sailing, rowing, powerboating, and a range of on and off-water activities. Most children achieve the RYA Level 1 sailing qualification and report an immediate increase in confidence. Most live near the river, in Lewisham, Greenwich and Tower Hamlets but have never had the opportunity to engage with it. They mainly live in areas in the top three deciles of the indices of multiple deprivation. They come from schools were pupils in receipt of free school meals are way above their borough and London average. Many live in working families in poverty in the three boroughs with rates way above the London average. Most are from the global majority. For those that get the bug we provide programmes where they can gain further skills and qualifications in water sports. We regularly see how participation in our activities leads to meaningful change— boosting confidence, improving teamwork, and shifting attitudes toward education and personal growth.  For some the experience is life-changing, progressing to apprenticeship then to employment on the Thames, in water sports and the Maritime Industry. The money you raise supports all our charitable activities. 

The Albion Foundation is an interdependent charity that uses the Brand and Kudos of West Bromwich Albion Football Club to reach out to the community, raise aspirations and make a difference.

The Antoine Trust was set up to assist Jersey children undergoing cancer treatment. The Trust's primary focus is to fund the development of of the medical support provided to patients in Jersey.

The ARCHIE Foundation is the official charity of Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, the Children's Wards in Inverness and Elgin and Community based Child Health throughout Grampian, Highland, Orkney and Shetland. All monies donated go directly towards ‘making the difference’ for sick children and their families in the North of Scotland. 

Helping tomorrow's generation fulfill their potential. Many young people find themselves on the wrong path in life due to a range of difficult circumstances, often outside of their control. Without the support and hard work of charities, it’s a path they struggle to escape. The Arete Foundation exists to help organisations make a meaningful impact, so that young people in the North West can make their mark in the world.

The Ark Centre offers early intervention for children between 2-5 years old with autism and/or social communication difficulties. Each child follows an individual programme devised by our experienced team of Behaviour, Speech and Language and Occupational Therapists. Programmes are delivered in our centre on a 1:1 basis using the principles of ABA.

The Aspinall Foundation is an animal conservation charity responsible for the reintroduction and ongoing management in the wild of animals that have been born in Kent - along with the rehabilitation of confiscated wild animals in our overseas projects. John Aspinall started his famous animal collection in 1957 when he bought Howletts Wild Animal Park. In 1973 he bought Port Lympne Wild Animal Park to help house the growing groups of animals. Today the two wild animal parks are home to over 1000 animals and 100 different species. The Aspinall Foundation, is the registered charity set up to work with the wild animal parks in Kent who are responsible for the reintroduction and ongoing management in the wild of animals that have been born in Kent. To date The Aspinall Foundation have reintroduced western lowland gorilla, black rhino and przewalski horses born in Kent back into the wild.

The Autism Directory is a registered charity (no. 1143855) working to support individuals and families living with autism at a grass roots level in the community. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to create a better and more independent life for themselves, and with the right support and resources this can be achieved. We focus on getting people the help they need, and we do this via our main services

We believe each young person has a worth uncovering, talents worth discovering and a life worth living to their fullest of potential, no matter their past or their present circumstances. We enable young people 16+ in age who are seeking asylum, some of whom have been victims of trafficking, to achieve this positive future through providing specialist supported accommodation and holistic development training.

The Beam Foundation aims to promote the education of people experiencing homelessness, people with disabilities, and people with a criminal record by providing assistance in the form of crowdfunded vocational training and support in finding employment once training has been completed.

The Benevolent Society, charitable society of the British Allied Trades Federation financially assists individuals that have worked within the giftware, jewellery, surface engineering, travel goods and fashion accessories industries. The society also helps individuals starting or progressing their career journeys in these industries through bursaries to help with their studies.

Caring for survivors of the world’s worst industrial disaster - The Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Since 1996 we have helped provide free medical care, education and community support to those suffering the effects of Union Carbide’s gas disaster, and to families still being damaged in their thousands by ongoing water poisoning. We promote community-led practices that can be adopted by those affected by industrial disasters around the world. We support activities to prevent future such disasters. We believe Carbide's owner Dow must finally accept responsibility for Bhopal. Until then, the survivors continue to turn to each other, and to us.

The Body Shop Foundation is the charitable trust of The Body Shop International. Nominated by staff, we give money to innovative, global projects working for social and environmental change. To date, we have given over £18.3 million sterling to over 2,500 worldwide groups.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of children who are disadvantaged either through poverty, disability or terminal illness. We believe sometimes it’s not about big wishes and magical moments; it’s about the little things that make your world turn around. Little things that can make a big difference.

Empowering African communities through education

The Bowel Movement wants every individual faced with bowel cancer to have the best possible chance of survival, and we aim to achieve this by increasing knowledge and awareness and empowering young individuals to seek medical advice as early as possible.

We help people with all forms of neurological condition to lead longer, healthier, happier lives. There are more than 600 conditions affecting the brain, spine and nervous system. We’re the only national charity providing practical help, emotional support and social activities for every single one.

The Brave and Determined Charity (1202749) funds access to early intervention life-saving counselling for any one in England who is suffering from mental health challenges. Our mission (through our charitable work) is to provide free support to anyone who needs it; to reduce the burden and waiting lists for NHS mental health services and to raise awareness of mental health and where people can access support and advice.

The Breathworks Foundation was established in 2009 to ensure that mindfulness and compassion training is available to everyone, regardless of circumstances. It brings to life the vision of Vidyamala Burch OBE, Breathworks Co-Founder, who passionately believes that no person or community should be excluded from Breathworks training programmes and courses simply through financial or personal hardship. This is based on her experience of living with severe pain and disability all her adult life.  Vidyamala and The Foundation are keenly aware that it is very often the people who are most in need of mindfulness training who are the least able to pay for and access it. It is this desire and commitment to reach all people who are suffering that drives our work through bursaries, research and partnerships, enabling individuals to take their rightful place in humanity.

Provides morale boosting shows to armed forces personnel and their families.

Between Friends provides quality social, recreation, and development opportunities so that people with disabilities can connect, grow, and belong.

The Cancer Treatment and Research Trust (CTRT) was founded in 1985. Our main role is to research why and how cancers develop; find better ways of detecting and monitoring cancers, and testing new treatments. CTRT funds research work undertaken by consultants at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Northwood, Middlesex; Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, London. Our mission is to enable consultants to continue turning research ideas into exciting research studies and new life-saving treatments.

The Care Workers' Charity is dedicated to advancing the financial, professional, and mental well-being of care workers across the UK. We achieve this through grants, resource guidance, training and development, mental wellbeing support, and advocacy for fair pay, working conditions and recognition. Through our initiatives, care workers receive crucial assistance during times of need and benefit from ongoing development opportunities and meaningful engagement in shaping the policies that affect their profession. The Care Workers’ Charity is dedicated to supporting the social care workforce, those providing care and support to the million+ people drawing on social care. We believe that care workers deserve recognition, support, and advocacy for the vital work they do every day. Our mission revolves around three key pillars: crisis support, mental health initiatives, and advocacy for fair treatment, pay, and recognition. Caring for others is a demanding job, and sometimes, care workers themselves find they need help. The Care Workers’ Charity is here to provide immediate financial assistance to those facing crises. Whether it's sudden illness, unexpected expenses, or a personal emergency, our grants provide essential support during challenging times. We have distributed over £6.2 million to more than 12,200 care workers. Beyond financial aid, our Grants Team offers resources and signposting to ensure that care workers can access the full spectrum of help available to them. Partnering with Red Umbrella, we provide free counselling sessions and Mental Health First Aider training to care workers. This initiative has benefited over 500 care workers, helping to address the mental health challenges that can be prevalent in such a demanding profession. Mental Health First Aider Training allows care workers to support their colleagues and is creating a nationally accredited. We recognise the importance of mental well-being, not just for the individual care workers but also for the quality of care they can provide for those they support. At the CWC, we actively campaign for the fair treatment, recognition, and pay that care workers deserve. Care work is skilled, essential work, and it should be recognised as such. Through our workforce advocacy program, we engage in projects, advisory boards, and collaborations to push for improvements in working conditions, comprehensive training, and fair wages. We believe that care workers should be treated with the respect and dignity that their vital roles demand. We believe that the voices of care workers should be central to any conversation about social care's future. That’s why we are launching our Care Worker Advisory Board and host initiatives like Professional Care Workers’ Week. Through these platforms, we gather insights directly from care workers, ensuring their experiences and perspectives shape our work, as well as broader policy and research discussions. We've also involved care workers in research projects including the ethical use of AI in social care in partnership with the University of Oxford and the use of electric cars in care workers alongside Possible.

We provide high quality training courses & resources for professionals working with families, parents/carers in a variety of settings, aiming to support and strengthen family relationships. We train those working in prisons, mother & baby units, schools, Mosques, children’s centres and with third sector organisations, e.g. Barnardos, Action for Children and Home Start. Those who access our training love it, consistently reporting the benefits for those they are supporting. We focus on developing the capabilities of adults in the lives of children because we know that a stable, responsive environment is essential for children to develop the foundations of resilience & good lifelong emotional, mental & physical health. "Having responsive relationships with adults, growth-promoting experiences, & healthy environments for all young children helps build sturdy brain architecture & the foundations of resilience." Centre on the Developing Child, Harvard University.

Through The Challenge Fund, Project Hospice Nepal is fundraising for a desperately-needed new hospice in Kathmandu and the provision of palliative care in Nepal.

The Change Foundation uses the power of sport and dance to change the lives of young people

The Charlie Waller Trust is one of the UK’s most respected mental health charities, founded by the family of Charlie Waller who took his own life in 1997 whilst suffering from depression. Charlie sits at the heart of our story, our vision and our purpose. We help young people to understand their own mental health, to equip them to support themselves and those around them, and to empower them to talk more openly about the subject. Much of our work takes place in partnership with those with responsibility for young people - families, schools, colleges, universities, and employers.