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UNIT FOR RESEARCH INTO CHANGING INSTITUTIONS
#284542 · £11,581 income
The threat of, and response to, the possibility of dangerous/catastrophic climate change provides the most important current focus for the purpose of the Trust, as it will ultimately be the response of humankind to those perceived future threats and opportunities which will govern society's ability to survive. This has been the main focus of our research, its dissemination, education & application
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52
GREENPEACE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
#284934 · £13,356,195 income
The Trust aims to achieve its objectives by funding work that includes education, scientific research, investigations and promoting sustainable development.In the medium to long term we are prioritising work in the areas of Climate change, Forests, and Oceans.We work closely with other Greenpeace entities around the world so as to maximise the impact of our charitable work.
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95
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53
ORIENT FOUNDATION FOR ARTS & CULTURE
#287817 · £240,030 income
The principal activity of the Foundation is education and social development, especially in relation to the conservation and revitalisation of classical Indian and Tibetan knowledge and arts traditions through multimedia documentation, the archiving of documentary resources, and the continued development of regional and international access to these resources.
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95
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54
THE FUELLERS CHARITABLE TRUST FUND
#288157 · £55,682 income
The support of education and research in the fields of gas, electricity, nucleur and renewable energy technology and conservation and to award prizes to recognized educational authorites.
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95
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55
NATIONAL HEDGELAYING SOCIETY
#288850 · £96,857 income
To promote the craft of Hedgelaying and encourage good management of hedgerows and associated features that will benefit the conservation of hedgerows and associated flora and fauna.Encourage competitions throughout the country to improve the quality of craftsmanship.Encourage the training of young people in order to ensure the continuation of this heritage craft.
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95
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MENDIP NATURE RESEARCH COMMITTEE
#289168 · £13,844 income
The Mendip Nature Research Committee, is a self-governing body. Its objectives are to advance education by the study and research of the flora, fauna, geology, archaeology, speleology and allied sciences principally on Mendip, and to pursue other activities outside the scientific sphere, as may be determined and promoted by the MNRC.
Platinum
95
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CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
#290350 · £6,872,000 income
As a professional membership body, CIEH sets standards for our practitioners. We support continuing professional development and deliver professional and vocational qualifications which protect consumers. As a campaigning organisation we work to deliver our vision of safer, cleaner and healthier environments for the benefit of all.
Platinum
95
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THE FEDERATION OF GROUNDWORK TRUSTS
#291558 · £48,741,167 income
Groundwork supports communities in need, working with partners to help improve the quality of peoples lives, their prospects and potential and the places where they live, work and play. Our vision is of a society of sustainable communities which are vibrant, healthy and safe, which respect the local and global environment and where individuals and enterprise prosper.
Platinum
95
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8TH ALTON SCOUT GROUP
#292331 · £235,727 income
Provides a safe, secure environment in which to learn and extend skills needed for life, including team work, leadership domestic, practical as well as the knotting, camping, map reading ect that everyone immediately thinks of when Scouting is spoken of.
Platinum
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FROME SOCIETY FOR LOCAL STUDY
#292340 · £21,025 income
FSLS is concerned wth Environment/Conservation/Heritage and organises a series of educational walks around Frome during the summer.which are designed to help residents/other groups appreciate the economic and social history of the town and the fine selection of Frome's magnificent buildings.Helps Charities and other voluntary bodies,makes Grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research.
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95
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WOODCHESTER PLAYGROUP
#292714 · £99,843 income
Providing an environment to learn through play for pre school children aged between 2 years 9 months and 4 years
Platinum
95
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THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
#293074 · £71,805,000 income
We deliver public benefit from excellence in engineering and technology.Our vision: Engineering and technology in the service of societyOur role: We create and lead a community of outstanding experts and innovators to engineer better lives.Our goals: Enabling a sustainable and innovative economy, harnessing technology to improve lives, and building an engineering community fit for the future
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FRIENDS OF WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM
#293190 · £2,402,434 income
The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum operates the membership scheme for Westonbirt, the National Arboretum in Gloucestershire. It aims to further public enjoyment and knowledge of this world renowned tree collection and to secure its sustainable future through engaging and informing visitors and members and by giving financial and practical support for the management and development of the site.
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THE WOODLAND TRUST
#294344 · £89,379,000 income
Our Objects are to conserve restore & re-establish trees & in particular broad leaved trees, plants and all forms of wildlife & thereby to secure & enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment.Our vision is a UK rich in native woods & trees for people & wildlife. Life's better with trees strengthening the role of woods & trees in our landscapes & rekindling our love of them.
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THE MUSEUM OF RICHMOND
#295164 · £150,678 income
Local history museum promoting local heritage and education. Care and conservation of local history artifacts, mounting of exhibitions, educational service to local schools.
Platinum
95
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HOUNSLOW ACTION FOR YOUTH ASSOCIATION
#296372 · £473,427 income
To promote and develop programmes to meet the social, cultural and educational needs for children and young people within LB Hounslow, particularly those at risk of social exclusion, including the creation of safe environments for young people to develop their skills, promote social responsibility and encourage their active participation in the organisation of these programmes.
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67
MAKE Southwest
#296568 · £376,046 income
MAKE Southwest is dedicated to enriching lives through Making and Craft. As an education charity it engages with communities and young people to provide learning opportunities through outreach, exhibitions, and workshops. For Makers it offers professional development, help with reducing environmental impact and showcasing their work.
Platinum
95
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Thornage Hall Independent Living
#297496 · £3,140,094 income
CAMPHILL COMMUNITIES IS A COMMUNITY SUPPORTING PEOPLE WHO CHOOSE TO LIVE AND WORK TOGETHER WITH SHARED AIMS IN A MUTUALLY SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
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THE VIRGIN FOUNDATION
#297540 · £21,494,000 income
Virgin Unite was established by Richard Branson and staff across the Virgin Group to deliver entrepreneurial approaches to social and environmental issues. Virgin Unite works with all the Virgin companies around the world in partnership with social entrepreneurs to build sustainable solutions to some of thoughest challenges facing the world today.
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SHOLING VALLEYS STUDY CENTRE ASSOCIATION
#298611 · £12,896 income
Provide opportunities for the general public to be actively involved in the environment & local history of Sholing Valleys. Activities include litter-picks, pond-dipping, animal/plant surveys, tree planting, slide shows & much more. We run a monthly Childrens Group at our Study Centre & encourage Group visits. Organising popular fund-raising events we also work closely with similar groups.
Platinum
95
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Rowans Hospice
#299731 · £10,735,940 income
Specialist care and support across Portsmouth and SE Hants is provided to those aged 16 and above diagnosed with progressive life limiting illnesses and their families and carers. The service is free of charge irrespective of the nature of the illness, the patients' creed or financial means. Education programmes are run to enhance the skills base of other local health professionals.
Platinum
95
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CHALFONT ST PETER YOUTH CENTRE
#300240 · £43,106 income
We are a community youth centre run by local volunteers for school years 7-11. We provide a safe environment for young people to meet, where they can enjoy a range of open and structured youth activities.We are the only independent youth centre in Chalfont St Peter whose youth work is delivered solely by volunteers. We totally embrace and are committed to the philosophy of "Every Child Matters".
Platinum
95
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PARISH HALL
#300895 · £13,389 income
The Charity has a main hall that is used for large group gatherings and a small conference room for small meetings. The hall also has a modern kitchen conforming to environmental health regulations and lavatories. There is parking for up to 12 cars externally with further parking nearby. These facilities are available for hire typically hired by local parish organisations and managing committee
Platinum
95
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8TH GILLINGHAM (WIGMORE) SCOUT GROUP
#303389 · £51,799 income
The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of the community. We do this by providing an enjoyable environment for training, based on the Scout Promise & Law, guided by adult leadership.
Platinum
95
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SUNBURY AND WALTON UNIT 327 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS
#305130 · £513,036 income
The sea cadet unit provides adventerous team building activities and training for team leadership for young people in a safe, supervised and disciplined environment.
Platinum
95
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PAPPLEWICK EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
#309087 · £6,737,925 income
The charity's aim is the provision of education for boarding and day students within an environment where each pupil can achieve his potential.
Platinum
95
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FARNHAM CASTLE
#313648 · £32,774 income
Farnham Castle's primary activity is the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by the maintenance, repair or restoration of 12th century Farnham Castle, a nationally important historic site.
Platinum
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PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK UK
#327215 · £1,472,638 income
PAN UK works to eliminate the dangers of toxic pesticides use to human health plus the environment, reduce pesticide use and raise awareness of sustainable alternatives.
Platinum
95
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SALT OF THE EARTH
#328328 · £218,131 income
Salt of the Earth (SOTE) was founded in 1988 to support the work of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Tamil Nadu, India. SOTE currently supports programmes focused on women?s empowerment, income generation, health, education and environmental preservation.
Platinum
95
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DURHAM WILDLIFE TRUST
#501038 · £4,285,760 income
Protection of wildlife and natural features and promotion of nature conservation within our area. Acting as a main focus for nature conservation within our area and providing means by which communities and individuals can become involved.
Platinum
95
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway Trust
#501388 · £9,802,049 income
A living museum providing educational experiences of operating UK railway heritage, preservation and access to historic steam and diesel locomotives, carriages, structures, artefacts and archives, with the welfare benefits of volunteering opportunities and conservation of its species rich lineside environment in a National Park.
Platinum
95
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MAGHULL MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY
#503479 · £88,325 income
"To entertain the public in the musical theatre arts and to provide a safe, enjoyable environment for people to pursue musical theatre as a hobby".
Platinum
95
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BRANDON CARRSIDE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
#506305 · £111,730 income
Brandon Carrside Youth and Community Project aims to offer a safe and stimulating environment where children and young people can develop skills, create positive outcomes and take an active role in the community in which they live and where appropriate accredit this using National Awards. BCYCP also offers community activities for the whole family thus building cohesion between the generations.
Platinum
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DUDLEY AND WEST MIDLANDS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY LIMITED
#507221 · £6,563,725 income
The object of the Society is to operate a conservation based organisation for the benefit and education of our visitors to promote zooloogy, arboriculture, horticulture and botany.The purpose of Dudley Zoological Services is to create funds for the pursuit of the above objectives.
Platinum
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THE SAFFRON LANE NEIGHBOURHOOD COUNCIL
#508230 · £357,219 income
We exist to provide a range of services to support local residents, including legal and welfare rights advice and advocacy, services for young people with special needs, daycare and activities programmes for the elderly, a local newsletter, an environmental project, education advice and advocacy, mobility trike hire, and signposting to nine partner organisations who use our facilities.
Platinum
95
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YORKSHIRE BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION
#509743 · £68,596 income
YBKA promotes beekeeping throughout Yorkshire, providing education, training and support for our members and informing the public at large, particularly children, about the important role that the honeybee plays in the natural ecology.
Platinum
95
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THE GREATER MANCHESTER TRANSPORT SOCIETY
#509772 · £262,704 income
The Greater Manchester Transport Society exists to maintain a museum for the purpose of advancing the education of the public in the nature of public transport within the United Kingdom and the historical development of all aspects of such public transport with particular emphasis upon the historical aspects of road passenger transport in the counties of Greater Manchester Cheshire and Lancashire.
Platinum
95
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TEES VALLEY WILDLIFE TRUST LTD
#511068 · £708,000 income
Work with local authorities, businesses and others to protect, manage and enhance land for wildlife.Promote lifelong learning in environmental matters through a programme of education and training.Manage its nature reserves.Work with local partners to ensure that wildlife and natural places contribute to the environmental, social and economic regeneration of the Tees Valley.
Platinum
95
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1ST HOUGHTON (ST MICHAELS) SCOUT GROUP
#512697 · £23,016 income
Education/TrainingSport/recreationEnvironment/Conservation/HeritageEconomic/Community development/Employment
Platinum
95
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ASHBY-DE-LA ZOUCH MUSEUM
#513745 · £26,489 income
Permanent and temporary exhibitions and displays on Ashby-de-la-Zouch and its neighbourhood. Regular guided walks. Evening classes, lectures, workshops. Publications of local history, including an annual magazine "Past and Present". Conservation and preservation of a local archive, including photographs, books, documents, newspapers, artefacts.
Platinum
95
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91
TEESSIDE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES
#513932 · £66,325 income
To advance the education of women in all areas including local, national and international issues of political and social importance, music, drama, other cultural subjects, all branches of agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health, social welfare, to promote sustainable development, to advance citizenship for the public benefit by the promotion of civic responsibility and volunteering.
Platinum
95
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GROUNDWORK CHESHIRE LANCASHIRE & MERSEYSIDE
#514727 · £6,884,300 income
Groundwork delivers projects and programmes that can help: Building safer stronger communities, Helping young people realise their potential, Promoting health and well being, Reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change, Supporting local skills and enterprise
Platinum
95
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THE YORKSHIRE DALES SOCIETY
#515384 · £156,074 income
1. To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation of the landscape, biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and adjacent areas, and the social and economic well-being of its local communities; and to encourage others to engage with, understand, enjoy and protect these areas.2. In pursuance of the above, to advance the education of the public.
Platinum
95
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94
GREENFIELD VALLEY TRUST
#518532 · £188,215 income
To promote the restoration, improvement and permanent preservation of land and buildings of historic, industrial, environmental and agricultural interest for the benefit of the public.Also to maintain and provide heritage and countryside park.
Platinum
95
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BOLTON UNIT 46 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS
#521043 · £66,894 income
For young people between the ages of 10 and 18 years, volunteering opportunities for adults. Educational activities, taught in the naval way. Seamanship, Marine Engineering, Marine Field Training, various boatwork activities, teamwork and other activities. BTEC can also be attained via the Sea Cadet training scheme. New skills in a fun, safe and supervised environment.
Platinum
95
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BURNLEY, PENDLE AND ROSSENDALE UNIT 59 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS
#521056 · £16,361 income
The aim of the Unit is to provide a range of activities and adventures within a caring and disciplined environment based on the standards of the Royal Navy, to which young people can respond, and which in turn will assist in their development of self confidence, self discipline, leadership and a sense of responsibility to the community.
Platinum
95
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Evington Youth Club
#521447 · £13,533 income
We provide a safe and pleasant environment for young people in Evington and the surrounding area to be involved in a wide range of sporting and health promoting activities and opportunities.
Platinum
95
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COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF LANCASHIRE
#702233 · £737,720 income
Promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of communities in the county of Lancashire and elsewhere primarily but not exclusively by the advancement of education, research, development, advocacy and training, the protection and enhancement of the environment, the preservation of good health, the relief of sickness and relief of those in necessitous circumstances
Platinum
95
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99
AGE CONCERN CARLTON AND DISTRICT
#702763 · £274,498 income
A dynamic and unique local charity with a sound track record of delivering quality services and support aimed at improving the health and well being of older people. With over 50 volunteers the organisation works on a low cost sustainable funding basis to deliver high quality services including Social & Activities Day Care, Lunch Clubs, Pop - In, Holidays & Outings, Arts & Crafts and Information.
Platinum
95
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Chilterns Neuro Centre Ltd
#800853 · £1,421,103 income
The charity provides a range of symptom management therapies and treatments to support people who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Stroke survivors to give them better control over their lives. It also aims to provide direct care, support and counselling for patients, their carers and families, all conducted in a welcoming inclusive environment
Platinum
95
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