MoneySavingExpert.com Charity Fund Nominate a Charity June 08

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a. Sundowns

b. http://www.sundowns.org.uk

c. To support people and families with Downs Syndrome

d. As parents first and members of Sundowns second we strongly believe in taking a positive attitude towards our childrens future. The last 15 to 20 years have seen great changes in peoples attitudes towards the education of children with Downs syndrome and the acceptance of young adults in the work place. We feel that we owe it to the parents who were fundamental in making those changes happen, not to settle for what has already been achieved but to continue to push the boundaries further. We also feel that we have a responsibility to help the older generation of adults who have not been given the same opportunities afforded to our children and the generations to come. Most importantly we believe that no one should have to cope with the practicalities and emotions of raising a child who has Downs syndrome on their own

HarrowITutor

A) Middlesex Association for the Blind
www.aftb.org.uk
C) Supporting visual impaired people to lead independent lives.
D) Local provision and delivery of a range of high quality services, advice and information to people across nine London boroughs: Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, and Richmond.
We provide a broad range of local services to support our clients, their families/carers, the statutory services and the general public. These consist of Home Visiting Service, Midsight Hospital Information Points, Resource Centres, Telephone Helpline, Children and Carer Support Groups, Early Intervention Officers, Deaf blind Communicator Guides, Transcription Services, and Training.

SKRUM

My wife is a regular user of this site, and told me about this. I'd like to nominate SKRUM to receive some money from this fund.

a) SKRUM
b) www.skrum.org
c) Pushing for a Better Future
d) SKRUM is based in Swaziland, the country with the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS infection in the world (42%). Average life expectancy is just 39 years and dropping. The population is 958,000. By 2010, 120,000 children are likely to be orphaned by HIV/AIDS (67,000 already are). There is no national HIV/AIDS education. SKRUM was recently established to give youngsters in Swaziland a chance. By engaging them through rugby, trust can be gained and children can be educated in safe sex, bringing them together in a sport they wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to play. SKRUM aims to develop the whole person through leadership, lifeskills and community service. If supported, the successful SKRUM model could be used in other under-developed areas of the world.

SKRUM is the brainchild of Michael Collinson, the President of Swaziland Rugby Union, a Yorkshireman now living in Swaziland, who wants to change the future for Swaziland.





As this is a new charity, not all of the information is on our website yet. But feel free to contact me (or Michael, through the website) and I can provide whatever information you need.

Thank you

SKRUM

DipsyDoodle

I would like to nominate:-
a. Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled Group.
b. www.camsleygrangerda.org.uk (out of date - currently being changed )
c. Horse riding as therapy/leisure for disabled people
d. Camsley Grange RDA group is a small charity based in Warrington, Cheshire. They provide the opportunity for people with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities to enjoy horse riding in a safe and fun environment. Riding delivers a real and lasting therapy that not only benefits mobility and co-ordination but encourages confidence and self-worth whilst having fun.The group is completely run by volunteers and relies on fundraising to support the riding activities and pay for the upkeep of the ponies. In recent months the group have had to move to a new riding venue and are desperately in need of funding to provide a weatherproof riding area.

kimmi-h

Graham_Devon wrote: »

Meningitis Research Foundation
http://www.meningitis.org/

Aim: We fund research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia

Know someone who died age 7 from Meningitis suddenly overnight, so personal. They also don't seem to advertise on google (spending donated money) or advertise via other means, which is all taken from donaters money. Something which I hate with charities.

A well deserved charity cause, my daughter almost died when she was 14 of this terrible disease that was first misdiagnosed by family doctor and only picked up by the hospital. More reasearch needs to be done on all strains of this killer disease (PS daughter now mother of a 3 year old and thankfully fit and healthy).

silver.squirrell

Hi,

Can I nominate St.John Ambulance!

We provide first aid cover at over 300,000 events each year. Without us giving our time freely many events wouldn't take place as the insurance companies will not allow an event to take place. In addition, behind the scenes, we also teach First Aid to both adult and children.

Even if we don't get nominated for some money, can anyone who reads this say "hello" the next time they see a member of St.John Ambulance (or the Red Cross) out on duty. That way we know we are appreciated!

Thank you,

Paul

helen_smith_3

I would like to nominate

Re-Connect

www.reconnectwakefield.org.uk

Supporting older people in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

This charity supports the elderly and disabled by way of befriending, coffee and luncheon clubs, DIY and small household tasks, transport to get them out and about on shopping and leisure trips. They get no statutory funding and rely solely on grants etc.
A brilliant charity to eleviate social isolation of older people which in turn improves their health and well being.
If anyone would like help or volunteer see the web site for details. Thanks

maryguitar

a) TEENAGE CANCER TRUST

b) https://www.teenagecancertrust.org

c) Provides treatment units specifically for teenage cancer patients.

d) My son developed leukaemia at the age of 15, relapsed at 18 and had a bone marrow transplant at 19. He was treated at first on a childrens ward then on adult wards. It could get lonely without peer group support. Teenage years are difficult enough without teenagers having to face their own mortality, altered image such as hair loss, and unpleasant treatment at a stage in their life when they should be spreading their wings, living it up and planning for the future. Companionship of other teenagers during such difficult times helps to keep the spirits up and even aids recovery.
The Teenage Cancer Trust builds and equips units specifically for teenagers so that they have people from their own age group around them.
There are a number of units around the country already, but not in the South, so I am hoping we can raise enough funds to build one in the South of England.

deniseuk

jollyseller wrote: »

www.martinhouse.org.uk ~They are in Weatherby Yorkshire and they look after terminally ill children.:T

this is another great charity martin house they are fantastic staff and great for us parents to have a rest while the staff look after the children

duds707

www.capuk.org

Helping those in debt to get free.

Christians Against Poverty is an award-winning debt councelling charity founded in 1996 by John Kirkby, who used 17 years of experience in the finance industry to help those in debt and poverty. Nine years on CAP has grown into a national charity with 38 centres open in partnership with local churches and has developed state of the art systems helping well over 4000 people a year. It is also running a three session CAPMoney course accross the UK for anyone wanting to learn how to budget effectively. CAP hopes to have a centre open in every town and city in the UK by 2012.This year CAP won The Sunday Times: Best Small Company to Work For Award !! contact them on Tel: 01274 760720 Email – [EMAIL="info@capuk.org"]info@capuk.org[/EMAIL] or visit their headquaters at Jubilee Mill, North Street, Bradford BD1 4EW.