Charities

TOLFA (Tree of Life for Animals) is an Animal Hospital & Shelter in Rajasthan, India. Since 2005 we have helped over 170,000 animals in need. Our projects include Rescue & Care, Anti-Rabies & Sterilisation, Education and Rural Animal Health. Our animal hospital is a healing oasis in the desert that saves and transforms lives. As well as those animals that we rescue, heal and return to their own environment, TOLFA provide lifelong sanctuary to animals that could not survive on their own.

We have a mission to empower people who live in extreme poverty to create their own livelihoods. We do this by sending toolkits full of refurbished donated tools that are used in skills training centres, offering the trainees a way to put poverty in the past for good and begin their own sustainable careers. In doing so, we also enrich our local UK communities through volunteering opportunities and waste reduction, contributing significantly to environmental sustainability. Through our 'local to global' model, we prevent nearly 400 tonnes of tools from crowding UK landfills annually and engage local communities, offering volunteering opportunities that nurture skills and foster social connections. The impact of our work resonates globally, as we supply refurbished tools to over 500 organisations a year in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa. These tools equip individuals with the skills needed to completely transform their lives and communities. By refurbishing and recycling, we save over 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, demonstrating our commitment to environmental sustainability. Our toolkits serve as catalysts for change, from supporting families and education to strengthening communities. Our local efforts have a global impact, helping to create a world where everyone has the chance to thrive.

Tourettes Action is the UK’s only national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families. Our staff, volunteers and supporters are engaged and energised in driving forward our mission. Everything we do is grounded in our community’s needs and informed by both the voices of our community and research-based evidence. We want a world where people with Tourette syndrome are: accepted, supported and embraced. This is a world which enables people with the condition to reach their full potential.

Townswomen’s Guild (TG) is one of the largest women’s organisations in the UK, with around 500 Guilds and 17,000 members. Guild members usually meet at least once a month to enjoy each other's company, develop friendships, to get involved with events and crafts, to try new things and to campaign on social issues. Every Guild is unique and can offer a diverse range of activities to suit you. TG provides the opportunity for women everywhere to find support, encouragement, friendship and fun!

Crich Tramway Village is home to the National Tramway Museum, owned, operated and developed by the Tramway Museum Society. It has become one of the major attractions in Derbyshire, having received many awards. The collections are designated as being of National Importance and the Museum is Accredited, meeting the exacting standards set by Arts Council England. We offer a fascinating insight into the history of the tramcar and of the site, which incorporates exhibitions, a Woodland Walk and Sculpture Trail, children's play areas, gift shop, sweet shop, cafe and pub.