MoneySavingExpert.com Charity Fund Nominate a Charity June 08

Shebsy

HOPES & DREAMS. A voluntary charity based in Redbridge, Essex which has been established since 1992 and which grants the wishes of any seriously, chronically and terminally ill children meeting the criteria,
The site is www.Hopesdreams.org.

pamril1

a) Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
b) http://www.chect.org.uk/
c) Dedicated in providing support and research of Retinoblastoma
d) Retinoblastoma is rare. Between 40-50 children are newly diagnosed each year in the UK, and it accounts for only about 3 out of every 100 cancers occurring in children under the age of 15 years. It is usually diagnosed around the age of 1, less than 5% diagnosed after the age of 5.
Retinoblastoma is a fast growing eye cancer of early childhood. This cancer develops in the cells of the retina. CHECT is a relatively small charity compared to others and is often overlooked. CHECT require funding to be able to continue in their research and raising awareness of the condition which quite often is not diagnosed until quite late, resulting in the child losing an eye and undertaking additional treatment such as radiotherapy/chemotherapy they are also dedicated to supporting the children and their families throughout their lives. I know from personal experience how CHECT have helped families.

paradisefound1980

The Anthony Nolan Trust

http://www.anthonynolan.org.uk/

The trust gives life back to Leukaemia sufferers.

They connect one person, whose immune system needs a boost – with another person, who is prepared to share a little of theirs. Matching patients with donors. They find and look after potential donors. They research ways to make transplantation more successful.

The Anthony Nolan Trust saves lives by recruiting donors to their
national bone marrow register

QueenPriscilla

(a) The Mary How Trust for Cancer Prevention

(b) www.maryhowtrust.org

(c) Offers free health screenings to detect serious illnesses.

(d) I've followed the forums but not posted till now - this is such a worthwhile cause! The Mary How Trust for Cancer Prevention aims to spot the early signs of serious & life-threatening illnesses. Mary How, a young mother of two, died from bowel cancer in 1987. Earlier detection and treatment of the disease could have saved her life. This charity offers free health screenings so that everyone can benefit from checking up on their health. It has a clinic and mobile screening unit in Sussex but you do not have to live in Sussex to book an appointment - everyone is welcome. The Mary How Trust is independent and receives no funding from the state; it relies on donations and fundraising and screens some 1850 people each year. Health screening for all, regardless of ability to pay: "Stay healthy, take control".

Terri_10

2009 Deaflympics

www.deaflympics.com

Government funding cut leaves Britain's deaf athletes in limbo.

Britain's leading deaf athletes may miss the chance to represent
their country at the highest level next year after the Government
diverted funding for the 150-strong team to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
read more here: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/olympics/article4091987.ece

stevecardiff

A 24 hour dedicated radio service for the patients of Rookwood & Llanddough hospitals, completely manned by volunteers who present and produce over 50 hours of live programmes for the patients, staff and visitors.

Rookwood Hospital is a specialist Spinal Rehabilitation Hospital, and Brain Injury centre based in Cardiff but providing this service to all of South Wales, Patients normally stay as inpatients from 1 month to 40+ years depending on their medcial / nursing need.

Llandough Hospital is a District General Hospital with specialities in Chest conditions.

Rookwood Sound started broadcasting in 1987 and this year celebrates 21years of service for the patients and staff. The professionalism of the volunteers has won them high recognition in the National Hospital Radio Awards and this year were nominated for the Queens Award for Voluntary Service unfortunately we were unsuccessful this year.

The age range of our volunteers who come from may backgrounds range from 15 - 60. the training they receive helps develop their skills and build confidence while providing a service to others less fortunate via the interaction via our programmes, ward visits and social events held for the patients.

our website is www.rookwoodsound.co.uk

Thank you for reading this information and in anticipation of your support

siwaller

a. C.A.V.R.A. (Cardiff and Vale Rescue Association)
b. www.cavra.org.uk
c. Voluntary Civil Aid to the Emmergency Services.
d. CAVRA provides teams of volunteers who have the required skills, experience and local knowledge, as well as the necessary equipment and communications facilities, to be able to be of genuine assistance to the official Emergency Services. We will provide this service at any time of the day or night, without charge, in any situation where one of the official Emergency Services, or other approved Organisation decides that their efforts would benefit from the kind of support that we can offer. Our motto is SERVING, SEARCHING, PROTECTING, SAVING.

Our volunteers fund much of their own personal eqiupment and training. However operational costs exist which need to be covered by fund-raising. By helping CAVRA financially we can train more and provide a better service to the community it supports and enhance our capabilities.

rednca

a. Percy Hedley Foundation
b. http://www.percyhedley.org.uk
c. School for children with Cerebral Palsy/Communication Disorders
d. An exceptional school and sports academy in Newcastle which caters for the above. Recently received an outstanding Ofsted report due to it's exceptionally high standards. Families are well supported with courses and advice.

This is personal as I have watched my much loved autistic son thrive and make huge progress in education and social skills. The dedication of the staff from the Head teacher down is commendable. Don't take my word for it...read the Ofsted report.:A

PC_Dan

This is a charity very close to my heart. To date, they are one of the only, if not THE only emergency service not funded by the government which I think is an outrage.

1) Royal National Lifeboat Institute.
2) rnli.org.uk
3) Saves lives at sea.
4) My grandfather died by drowning at sea in Scarborough when I was 12 years old. The RNLI picked him up and brought him back to shore for him to have a proper cremation. Without the RNLI we would have a lot more deaths/major incidents at sea that we cannot cope with and the fact that the government do not contribute to their funding whatsoever proves what a sham this country is.


This is my vote and I hope you see how important these men and women are who do not get paid for their work. Bless every single one of you.

Old_Brod

A. Age concern Calderdale

B. www.ageconcerncalderdale.org.uk

C. Promotes the well-being of the elderly in Calderdale

Unknown to many people each Age Concern is an individual company that has to find its own funding. Some of the services we offer are Shoping & Cleaning, Information & Advice, Befriending, Advocacy, Day Care & Activity Centres, Home from Hospital plus much more. The staff are dedicated and trained in their field along with the many volunteers that help out. We are at the moment trying to raise money to help the elderly in poverty in Calderdale.