Charities

Adoption UK is a national charity that provides information, training and guidance at all stages of the adoption process and has a wealth of experience from generations of adoptive families. We believe that peer support and the exchange of knowledge and experiences between adoptive parents is a crucial part of adoption support.

A charity that facilities free legal assistance to organisations and governments working to achieve the UN Millenium Development Goals. Organises educational programmes to highlight the importance of law in international development.

Aerobility's aim is to enable disabled people of all ages to turn the dream of flight into an exhilarating and fulfilling reality. We also provide a range of fully accessible aviation based education and recreation activities. We offer our services to people who have physical or learning disabilities, mental health illnesses, sensory or who have been injured in conflict. The positive outcomes from the hundreds of flyers who take to the air each year include; increased independence and confidence, as well as transferable life skills for the future. Our services include; - Accessible aircraft and equipment - Flying instruction for the disabled community - Affordable flying costs and scholarship opportunities - Flying days (various locations) - Group aviation experience and activity days - Ground-based education programmes - Mobile and fixed simulators - Social events and fundraising challenges - Medical guidance and technical advice.

Afasic is a specialist national charity that helps and supports children, young people and families affected by speech, language and communication disabilities. Research shows that at least 7% of children and young people are affected; an average of 2 per school class and a total of over 1 million. Afasic was established in 1968 and provides support at key stages in these children & young peoples lives; provides information and training for parents so they can better support and advocate for their child; and empowers parents to access the help their child needs. Afasic works with children & young people to develop their communication, social and life skills, reduce their social isolation and increase their independence. Ultimately we aim to give these children & young people the opportunity to reach their true potential and take an active role in society rather than face isolation from it.

Afghanaid is a British humanitarian and development organisation. For thirty-five years, our dedicated personnel have worked with millions of deprived, excluded and vulnerable families in some of the poorest and most remote communities in Afghanistan. We build basic services, improve livelihoods, strengthen the rights of women and children, help communities protect against natural disasters, and respond to humanitarian emergencies. Our community-led approach gives ordinary Afghans a voice in their own development, making them active participants in shaping the future of their country. With our years of experience, our majority Afghan team, and our deep understanding of local, cultural and ethnic issues, we have earned great trust and respect among the communities we serve. This has allowed us to gain access to some of the most underserved areas of the country. Our vision A peaceful and thriving Afghanistan. Our mission To provide rural Afghans with the training and tools they need to help themselves, their families and their communities. Our focus We particularly target vulnerable households – including those headed by women, or with elderly, chronically ill or disabled family members.

We are the charity dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats across Africa. We raise money to support a wide range of avian conservation projects in African countries. We also collaborate with partners, whose aims align with ours, on conservation efforts in Africa. Our Bulletin, website, apps and other resources on all things ornithological in Africa are second to none.

ACLT is a 40+ time award-winning charity committed to providing hope to patients living with blood cancer and illnesses where a matched donor (stem cell, blood or organ) is required to save a life. Our work is driven by a belief that no one should die waiting for a donor to become available. Through our work, we improve the odds of finding matches by registering potential donors en masse from all ethnicities, with a focus on donors from the African and Caribbean communities. This is due to an extreme shortage of potential African and Caribbean donors. We also provide support and advice to patients and their families throughout treatment, from diagnosis to recovery and sadly (in some cases), while supporting the patient and family during ‘end of life’: where treatments have not been successful. Our underlying ethos is to educate communities across the UK by raising awareness about stem cell, blood and organ donation. ACLT was founded in 1996 by Beverley De-Gale, OBE, and Orin Lewis, OBE, 3 years after receiving the devastating news that their 6-year-old son Daniel De-Gale needed a stem cell transplant in order to win his 6-year battle against acute leukaemia.