Charities
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.
The ACLT, established in June 1996 by the parents of former Leukaemia sufferer Daniel De-Gale, has raised the number of Black people on the UK Bone Marrow register from 550 to 18,500. A blood test will put you on the register. Bone Marrow is a blood like liquid, which can be donated by one person to another person in a simple procedure.
Against Breast Cancer is a registered charity funding vital nationwide research into breast cancer secondary spread. Our aim is to increase survival after breast cancer treatment, through new research into diet and lifestyle and information gathered will also contribute to the development of cancer vaccines.
We are a leading International Charity of Research and Development Foundation.
Our mission is to change lives through reminiscence, improving health and wellbeing. We work with people of all ages on creative projects, especially with people living with dementia and carers; both of these demographics can access 1:1 support from us. Our Goals: 1. To reduce isolation and loneliness 2. To promote intergenerational understanding 3. To improve the quality of life and care for older people and those with dementia 4. To support carers to maintain their own health and wellbeing Our values Age Exchange strives to be person-centred, creative, open and inclusive in all that we do, including activity groups for people with dementia and their carers where they can access support; and community groups for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy physical activity, art, languages and short educational courses. We believe that focusing on the individual using reminiscence-based practices in dementia care, their stories and experiences are the cornerstone of reducing loneliness, making way to improving wellbeing. We want to create an environment where everyone feels valued and included. We recognise that differences exist and thus respond to individual need.
Age Scotland aims to help all older people present a strong and effective voice and to reduce the challenges for those facing serious and multiple disadvantages as they grow older.