Charities

Fragile X Syndrome is the most common inherited cause of learning disability. In addition, Fragile X is a family of conditions and multiple members of families may be affected by Fragile X in different ways. Approximately 175,000 people across the UK are affected by, or at risk of, a Fragile X-Associated Condition. We provide information and practical guidance to support and empower individuals and families living with Fragile X.

The Friends of The Gambia Association CIO is a UK based charity sponsoring childrens' Education, Building Schools and small Medical facilities, in The Gambia, West Africa. The Friends of The Gambia Association (FoTGA) was formed by a group of people who had visited The Gambia in 1990. It became a UK Registered Charity in 1995 and in 2000 obtained NGO (Non Governmental Organisation) status in The Gambia. In 2018 the Charity Commission conferred on us the status of a CIO: Charitable Incorporated Organisation. This gives us a legal personality and gives members limited liability. We, the Trustees, are all unpaid volunteers and manage the charity from the UK. Day to day business in The Gambia is taken care of by our permanent office team of three Gambian staff and by UK Trustees during their own holidays. The Trustees meet monthly by video conference. The AGM is normally held in June and is open to all members and sponsors. We spend most money and time To Advance Education After that we try, through the projects To Alleviate Pain and Suffering And finally we try, through direct help To Relieve Poverty.

We're so sorry you had to find us, but we want you to know that you're not alone  and we will try our best to guide you in the right direction.  We offer our heartfelt condolences to anyone who has suffered a bereavement under any circumstance.

We know that many of those who who are bereaved, across the UK, do not know where to turn for help.  The Good Grief Trust has a choice of 1000+ charities and tailored local and national support services under one umbrella.

We want to help you find the support you need as quickly as possible.  You will find stories from others who have had a similar loss, practical and emotional support and signposting to a choice of immediate tailored local and national support on each of our pages below.

Our hope is that you will find useful information, helplines, and encouraging stories from others to help you in this most difficult of times and to find a way forward with your life.

1 in 2,000 men, women and children in the UK has a diagnosed bleeding disorder. While that number rises every year, many individuals still go undiagnosed due to a lack of awareness of different bleeding disorders. There are still misconceptions about bleeding disorders, so our role in this community is vital. From providing relevant knowledge and information to connecting people with local groups and communities, from advocating for higher standards of care and treatment, to campaigning for local issues, we are here to support and drive a more engaged and healthy bleeding disorders community in the UK. And today, more than 70 years since we first set out on our mission, we continue to make strides and help people living with bleeding disorders and their families so that all of us are stronger every day.

The Heritage Trust® is a not-for-profit organisation that is based in Derby which was formed for the purpose of rescuing heritage buildings that have fallen into disrepair and are suffering from neglect in the Midlands and the surrounding counties. By forming partnerships with local communities, businesses and volunteer groups, buildings that are at risk can be transformed and given a sustainable future. Often these buildings will then act has a catalyst for urban regeneration, bringing new employment and financial benefits to the surrounding area.