Charities

The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a conservation charity and award-winning visitor centre that has, for many years, worked in the fields of conservation, education, research and rehabilitation of birds of prey. Our mission is the conservation of birds of prey. The simplicity of this statement belies the complexity of the tasks it requires and the long-term commitment and investment. The threats facing bird of prey populations around the world are numerous. A majority of bird of prey species are under pressure to a lesser or greater extent and the conservation actions used to defend against these threats are varied and often innovative. As a result, our operational philosophy is one of evidence-based conservation management. Our conservation and research work takes place in the UK and overseas. Whether it’s the thrill of holding one of our rare birds or prey, watching world-class flying displays in one of our three display arenas, or simply meandering through our 22 acre grounds of woodland and wildflower meadow, we want to share with you our love of birds of prey and encourage you to join in our mission to conserve them. We care for more than 150 birds of prey from owls to eagles and during your visit, we’ll tell you more about each species and our efforts to protect them. Our purpose-built National Bird of Prey Hospital™ is where sick, injured or orphaned raptors are cared for and where you can take a sneaky peek at some of our ongoing rehabilitation work. Our on-site Discovery Barn is home to our Raptor Nest Box Project (RNBP), run by our Conservation Biologist Dr Matt Stevens, for Barn Owls, Tawny Owls, Little Owls and Kestrels. As well as exploring the ecology of nest box use, this project aims to assess how the use of nest boxes impacts the populations of these species. Led by our Head of Conservation and Research, Dr Campbell Murn, our International Vulture Programme (IVP) is a multi-partner initiative that focuses on the research and conservation of vultures. We’re a core member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission’s Vulture Specialist Group (VSG); a growing global partnership of more than 60 specialists working together towards vulture conservation. As a member of the conservation consortium Save Asia’s Vultures from Extinction (SAVE), we’re able to work towards the prevention of the poisoning of vultures and help create Vulture Safe Zones in south Asia. For more than 50 years, the Hawk Conservancy Trust has worked in the fields of conservation, education, research and rehabilitation and your visit goes towards helping that work. You can also help be a part of some of our most important projects by becoming a supporter of one of our programmes or by joining one of our membership schemes where you’ll receive various benefits throughout the year.

To preserve and protect good health for the public benefit by:- a) Promoting the understanding of the effects and risks of concussion, repetitive head impacts, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and other associated neurogenerative diseases in sportsmen and sportswomen and the prevention of them through research and to publish the useful results arising from the research and the public domain; and b) Providing practical support to individuals who have suffered from concussion, post-concussion, RHI, CTE and other associated neurodegenerative diseases principally from playing football and their families.

Head Up, is a full not for profit, UK Armed Forces Charity. Their mission is to stem the suicide rate and improve the quality of lives within the Armed Forces community. They do this by educating and encouraging individuals to implement positive mindset methods into their daily routine. Giving a deeper understanding and awareness on subjects such as Nutrition, Physical Activity, Sleep, Breathing Techniques, Understanding of Hormones, Animal Therapy, Music Therapy, Morning and Evening Routines, and much more. They conduct One-on-One Help, Wellness Presentations Wellness Days, Wellness Fairs & Events, Mini Retreats, and are developing a 7-day Residential Retreat. Head Up requires no medical evaluation or doctors’ notes, they are here for everyone, no matter their mindset. Everything they do is completely free of charge. Anyone who has served or is still serving within the Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and Royal Marines, including all Reservists, are entitled to benefit from their services.

Headlines is the only national charity supporting those affected by craniosynostosis and rare craniofacial conditions. As well as providing information for parents, carers, families, individuals and health professionals, we also offer a confidential helpline , regular newsletters, conference and information days and an annual Family Weekend.

Headway - the brain injury association exists to promote understanding of all aspects of brain injury and to provide information, support and services to people with brain injury, their families and carers.

In Essex, someone is admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury every 58 minutes. Headway Essex is a charity dedicated to ensuring that everyone living with an acquired brain injury in Essex can lead a fulfilling life. The charity also provides essential support to families and carers, helping them better cope in their caring roles. Serving communities across Essex, Headway Essex offers much-needed services such as community support and day centre programmes, assisting over 700 clients, and their families, and carers each year. Our monthly support groups are invaluable and provide attendees with opportunities to connect with others living with brain injuries, share experiences, and hear from experts in brain injury care and rehabilitation. The charity relies on donations, gifts in wills, fundraising events, and grants to continue providing vital services to brain injury survivors and their families. To help put the charity's impact into perspective, here’s what some of its clients and carers have to say: “I have always appreciated the care Headway Essex has given to my daughter over the years. I don’t know how I would have coped without them." "Without the support of Headway Essex, I don’t know how we would have coped with life." "Headway Essex has been a lifeline to me and has given me hope for a better future." Find Headway Essex on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/headway.essex Follow Headway Essex on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/headway-essex Donate to Headway Essex: https://www.headwayessex.org.uk/donate.

 

We believe that when lives are turned upside down by brain injury, everyone should have access to the help and support they deserve and need, to live well and to thrive. For almost 40 years Headway Surrey has been dedicated to supporting adults in Surrey navigate all areas of life after brain injury, as well as helping their family, friends and carers in understanding brain injury.