2006 Charities

The MS Society is the UK’s leading MS charity. Since 1956, we’ve been providing information and support, funding research and fighting for change.We fund research, give grants, campaign for change, provide information and support, invest in MS specialists and lend a listening ear to those who need it. For more information, please visit Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The Honeypot Children’s Charity’s vision is for every child to make the most of their one chance at childhood.

Since 1996 Honeypot has been working to enhance the lives of vulnerable children and young carers aged 5-12 years by providing respite breaks and on-going outreach support. We give young carers a break from demanding and stressful responsibilities at home and provide a safe, nurturing environment where children at risk can develop their full potential.

For more information, please visit: http://www.honeypot.org.uk/

“The primary target would be in developing the interest of snooker in the 8 -12 year olds age bracket and specifically targeting under privileged and disabled children in their infancy of playing snooker.

“Try to get kids off the streets”

Locally qualified coaches and clubs would apply for financial grants to the foundation, and it turn they would provide coaching sessions within there own communities at existing facilities such as snooker or social clubs. Each scheme would be assessed on its individual merits.

For more information, please visit http://www.paulhunterfoundation.org

The Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK raises money for research into bowel cancer. The Fund was set up in memory of Stephanie Moore’s late husband, footballer Bobby Moore OBE, in partnership with Cancer Research UK in 1993. Bobby Moore sadly died from bowel cancer aged just 51. Funds are spent on high-quality bowel cancer research carried out by leading scientists working across the UK. To date, we have funded 15 Bobby Moore Research Fellowships and a new bowel cancer laboratory at St Mark’s Hospital, London.

www.cancerresearchuk.org/bobbymoorefund/

CHASE Children’s Hospice Service supports children who, through severe illness, are not expected to reach their 19th birthday. We give children and their familess care and support so that their lives can be as comfortable as possible. The CHASE care network covers Surrey, South-West London and some of West Sussex. CHASE will support families at all stages of the journey, from the day their child is diagnosed with a life-limiting condition, through to bereavement and beyond. It is a relationship that can last for many years and is vital to the wellbeing of all those affected- without it, many families would find it difficult to cope. We offer this crucial service to the families 24 hours a day, every day of the year, free of charge. We help in whatever way is needed, emotionally or practically, at the child’s home or at Christopher’s. This children’s hospice, opened in November 2001, is purpose built to provide a “home from home”. Families can stay here, or let the CHASE team look after their child whilst they take a much needed break.

www.chasecare.org.uk

One day any young person aged between 14 and 25 who wants to do the Award will be able to do so. The Award aims to be universally recognised and widely adopted as the best programme for the personal development of young people, with a mission which is committed to providing for young people an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal development, which is of the highest quality and the widest reach.

Their goal is to strengthen the Award by continuing to broaden and extend its reach to the many communities that comprise contemporary United Kingdom.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a registered charity and relies on the generous support of volunteers, Operating Authorities and businesses to meet its commitment to help all young people realise their full potential.

www.theaward.org

Demelza House is the only children’s residential hospice in Kent, East Sussex and South London providing a wide range of services to life-limited children. Within the Demelza family, it offers short residential breaks and day care at Demelza House, hospice at home care at Demelza-James and their Child project in South London aims to build a new six-bedded hospice in Eltham.

Demelza House Children’s Hospice aims to provide support to families who have a child with a life limiting condition. It recognises that each child is a unique, developing individual whose best interests must be paramount.

www.demelza.org.uk

Winston’s Wish helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death. It offers practical support and guidance to families, professionals and anyone concerned about a grieving child as we know that the death of someone important can have a devastating effect on a young person.

Winston’s Wish provides support for bereaved children and young people up to the age of 18. Its also supports their parents or carers. Whether the death was sudden or expected, it works closely with children and families, in a variety of practical and creative ways, to create an atmosphere where they can share their thoughts and feelings and meet others.

www.winstonswish.org.uk

Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We give young people the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. We keep them physically active; teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun!  

We work with half a million children each year in state schools and disadvantaged communities – nearly half of them are girls. And what’s more, it’s free! 5,000 primary schools had Chance to Shine last year through a programme of cricket and classroom activities. Our Chance to Shine Street programme operates in some of the more disadvantaged and vulnerable communities, with all 200 projects taking place in the 30% most deprived areas of the country. Chance to Shine Street sessions help to build stronger communities, by engaging diverse groups and creating a sense of belonging.