Charities

The Amateur Entomologists Society (AES) is the UKs leading organisation for people interested in insects. Our members include novices and professional scientists alike. The AES is a registered charity and is run by volunteers giving up their free time for the Society. We do not have a permanent office which is why there is no contact phone number. However, questions sent using the feedback form on our website are usually responded to within 48 hours.

Amigos is a charity that supports Ugandans to work their way out of poverty with dignity by providing them with the skills and tools to thrive. Our integrated approach spans across communities; providing access to education, vocational training, life-skills, and clean water enabling rural communities to achieve remarkable and sustainable change.

Andover and District Mencap is an independent, non-profit and community-minded charity supporting people of all ages with learning disabilities in the local community. We offer a variety of services including: supported living, domiciliary care, community care, children's respite, clubs and activities and short breaks. We have a community centre in Andover, The Wellington Centre, providing a safe space for anyone with a learning disability. Our centre offers room hire, sensory facilities, IT facilities and training opportunities.

Established in 1983 - Our aims are to help sick, injured, orphaned, abandoned and neglected animals - both wildlife and domestic. Hundreds of animals come to us each year - no creature is ever turned away. Please help us to help them. Your support would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you.

Animals Asia is devoted to ending bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals across Asia. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change. Founded in 1998, the Animals Asia team has been rescuing bears since 1994. We operate award winning bear rescue sanctuaries in China and Vietnam, and we are the only organisation with a bear sanctuary in China. Our founder and CEO, Jill Robinson MBE, Dr.med.vet. h.c., Hon LLD is widely recognised as the world’s leading authority on the cruel bear bile industry, having campaigned against it since 1993.

Irlam is a 24 hour rescue sanctuary on call out for wild life and pets that have been injured, starved or cruelly treated which have one to care for them. Irlam takes on peoples unwanted pets to rehome. We neuter all and microchip the dogs.

The Anna Freud Centre is a children's mental health charity based in London. Our focus is entirely on reducing the burden of mental health difficulties carried by children and young people. We propose a radical change in the way services are offered – putting the child and their families at the centre of their own care and focusing on their needs and strengths. We bring understanding from neuroscience and social science research to pioneer new ways of working. Ways that help children, young people and families to find their own solutions to their difficulties. We offer these treatments interventions wherever families may be – at home, in hostels, schools, prisons and local communities, as well as in the clinic.

Annabelle's Challenge is raising awareness of vascular EDS to the general public and medical profession to help aid an early diagnosis and prevent misdiagnosis of vascular EDS and to support members of the public who are affected by the condition.