2007 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.

Barnardo’s vision is that the lives of all children and young people should be free from poverty, abuse and discrimination. Our purpose is to help the most vulnerable children transform their lives and fulfil their potential, no matter who they are, where they’ve come from or what they’ve done.

We believe in the potential of all children; we believe that every child deserves the best start in life and the chance to fulfil their potential. With the right help, committed support and a little belief, even the most vulnerable children and young people can turn their lives around.

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

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/

St Paul’s Cathedral, the 5th on the site since 604AD, was designed by Sir Christopher Wren over 300 years ago. It is the Cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of London, scene of national and state occasions. The choristers of St. Pauls typically each spend 6 years singing at a huge number of services, concerts and events, their education funded by the cathedral with bursaries offered for their accommodation in cases of parental hardship.

For more information, please visit: http://www.stpauls.co.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

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.

DEBRA’s vision is of a world where no one suffers from the painful genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Until that day, we are focussed on improving the health and wellbeing of people living with EB by giving practical and emotional support that enables them to maintain independence and quality of life; funding specialist healthcare to provide high quality holistic care; and supporting pioneering research that is leading to improved treatments for this complex and distressing condition.

In 2016, DEBRA helped:

• 1,850 patients treated at four DEBRA-funded EB Centres of Excellence in the UK
• 2,554 members supported with information and peer-support activities
• 452 people and their families had expert support from our Community Support Team

DEBRA provided over £1m in funding for 13 major research projects dedicated to finding improved treatments and ultimately alleviating the most distressing symptoms of the condition.  We also contributed £250,000 to the development of a Rare Disease Centre, which will open at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital London in 2017.

For more information, please visit:
www.debra.org.uk.