Charities

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The charity is restoring the Claymills Victorian Pumping Station, one of Britain's largest Victorian steam operated pumping stations.

CLAPA – the Cleft Lip and Palate Association – is the national charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by cleft lip and palate. Their mission is to help individuals and families take control of their cleft journey, connect with others, and use their voices to shape the future of cleft care. CLAPA offers a wide range of services, including peer support, information resources, events, and advocacy work. They also play a vital role in raising awareness and ensuring that people born with a cleft have access to the best possible care and community support throughout their lives.

CLIC Sargent (Caring for children with Cancer) provides support to children and young people with cancer and leukaemia and their families through, Clinical and Care Professionals, CLIC Sargent funds specialist Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Youth Workers, Play Specialists to provide care, support and advocacy to children and young people with cancer and their families in hospital and at home. Homes from Home, CLIC Sargent run homes allowing parents, children and siblings to stay together near the hospital. Holidays, CLIC Sargent provides free opportunities for families to take a break from treatment in supported settings. Care Grants, CLIC Sargent give grants to help families cope financially. Research, CLIC Sargent fund a number of research projects to identify causes and treatments of childhood cancer and also look at managing the many side effects that treatment impose on children which can have significant impact on their future lives.