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THE ROTARY CLUB OF FARNHAM BENEVOLENT FUND
#200435 · £26,377 income
The charity supports local and international charitable objectives. This includes: support to international disasters and emergencies, eg. tsunamis, earthquakes: general humanitarian support, eg. distribution of medical equipment in the third world; support to local hospices, hospitals and disabled institutions and support to needy individuals.
Platinum
95
/ 100
2
THE NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE MEDICAL INSTITUTE LIMITED
#200843 · £474,071 income
To promote and advance the study and general knowledge of science & medicine and all matters relating to the progress and development of all branches of medicine and surgery and for that purpose to establish, facilities for medical and scientific reseach, and buildings for postgraduate medical and dental teaching.
Platinum
95
/ 100
3
DARTINGTON CATTLE BREEDING TRUST
#201135 · £249,771 income
To improve the quality and health of livestock in Great Britain for the benefit of the public by furthering research, disseminating the useful results of research, supporting new entrants to livestock farming and others developing their livestock enterprises and otherwise furthering education in livestock breeding, animal husbandry and related subjects.
Platinum
95
/ 100
4
LAND AND POSSESSIONS OF THE POOR OF ELY OTHERWISE PARSONS' CHARITY
#202634 · £449,847 income
Making grants towards the relief of financial hardship, education, training and for medical needs including grants to other charities and community organisations.Also providing dwellings (almshouses) and supporting the residents who live them.All above activities are limited to an area of benefit which corresponds with the LocalGovernment area administered by the City of Ely Council
Platinum
95
/ 100
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SUSSEX WILDLIFE TRUST
#207005 · £7,233,949 income
Leading the conservation agenda for SussexWildlife biodiversity monitoring and recordingPromoting achievement of biodiversity targets by othersDelivering progress towards biodiversity targets ourselvesEnhancing the desire in people for a healthy, wildlife rich environment Building support, membership and funding to enable the Trust to excel
Platinum
95
/ 100
6
WEST KIRBY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
#207790 · £11,886,453 income
The objects of the charity are the education and care of children with complex special needs, who are recognised by their Local Education Authority as having communication, social, medical, emotional and behavioural problems.
Platinum
95
/ 100
7
THE ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGISTS
#209455 · £355,966 income
Promotion and encouragement of the practice of clinical pathology, including postgraduate education, research and professional development.
Platinum
95
/ 100
8
THE PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY
#211585 · £4,800,000 income
The Society's main aims are to promote the advancement of physiology and to facilitate communication, both between scientists and with the wider public, through: the publication of scientific journals; support for scientific meetings; grants to allow physiologists to attend scientific meetings and develop research collaborations; and by supporting education and outreach activities.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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DACORUM MENCAP
#212549 · £113,106 income
Help and support people with learning disabilities and their families,dependants and carers and promote their health and wellbeing.Respond to local needs when planning and delivering our services to ensure their presence in our wider community.'Learning Disability' means any developmental or intellectual disability and any associated conditions, whether mild, moderate or severe.
Platinum
95
/ 100
10
CAMBRIDGE PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
#213811 · £987,925 income
The aims of the Society are to promote research in all branches of science and to encourage the communication of the results of scientific research.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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Cornwall Wildlife Trust
#214929 · £7,647,715 income
RECORD, STUDY AND PROTECT PLACES AND OBJECTS OF ORNITHOLOGICAL, ENTOMOLOGICAL, BOTANICAL, ZOOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST, OR OF NATURAL BEAUTY; OWN AND MANAGE NATURE RESERVES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND CONTROL OF PLANTS AND WILD CREATURES LIVING THEREIN; PROMOTE, ORGANISE AND ENCOURAGE STUDY AND RESEARCH FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES.
Platinum
95
/ 100
12
THE OAKDALE TRUST
#218827 · £475,424 income
The Oakdale Trust provides funding for charities and voluntary bodies working in Wales on social and community projects, penal reform and medical support.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE CARLTON HAYES MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY
#219783 · £203,867 income
Provision of grants for the relief of poor persons who are experiencing/have experienced mental health problems who are resident in Leicester and the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland. Grants are made for the benefit of qualifying recipients within the National Health Service and within the private and voluntary sectors. Grants are not made for costs that should be met from public funds.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL MARSDEN, CHELSEA
#222613 · £423,381 income
To supplement the services provided by the Royal Marsden Hospital by contributing to the provision of facilities, refurbishments and equipment that may benefit the health, welfare or comfort of its patients, former patients, their families or staff.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF QUEEN ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL COSHAM, PORTSMOUTH
#223069 · £75,402 income
To improve the care and comforts given the patients and staff, above those which are funded and provided by the NHS.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
#223106 · £53,687,000 income
The object of the College is:"To encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general medical practice and for that purpose to take or join with others in taking any steps consistent with the charitable nature of that object which may assist towards the same."Further details can be found in the annual report
Platinum
95
/ 100
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CONGREGATION OF THE MISSIONARY OBLATES OF THE MOST HOLY AND IMMACULATE VIRGIN MARY (OBLATES OF MARY IMMACULATE)
#223318 · £2,572,096 income
The charity provides a range of pastoral care in 5 'Centres of Mission' in the UK.The charity owns and manages two centres for retreat and spiritualiryThe charity provides personnel to supply chaplaincy services in prisons, hospitals...The charity works with and supports charities providing care for homeless and vulnerable persons.The charity supports Oblate missions in areas of poverty.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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LEEDS CONVALESCENT SOCIETY
#223831 · £16,373 income
We issue grants to support the health and wellbeing of those in need residing in the City of Leeds Metropolitan District during convalescence. Examples of grants are medical equipment (nebulisers, wheelchairs), helping to fund support groups (mental health, terminal illness), community outreach projects and day trips for adults and children with disabilities.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE
#224223 · £128,700,000 income
The National Theatre is central to the creative life of the UK. In its three theatres on the South Bank in London it presents new plays and classics from the world repertoire. It extends its reach through live broadcasts into cinema, UK and International tours and deepens audience engagement through its education programme. It looks after the wider health of theatre through R&D at the NT Studio.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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MANCHESTER SETTLEMENT
#228577 · £1,755,420 income
To develop projects that promote health and education reducing poverty and deprivation
Platinum
95
/ 100
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WOMEN'S INSTITUTE - SPRINGFIELD
#229007 · £14,143 income
To further the objectives of the WI Movement. "To improve and develop conditions of rural and urban life and to advance the education of women in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, and to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare".
Platinum
95
/ 100
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FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
#229151 · £51,089 income
The Friends aim is to support and supplement the services offered by Island-wide NHS services, through the funding of new equipment and facilities designed to enhance the wellbeing of NHS patients and staff across the Isle of Wight. We are funded by the running of our shop, by charity boxes around the Island and by many generous donations or by being kindly remembered in a Will.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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BARTS AND THE LONDON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND
#229227 · £39,362 income
THOSE ENTITLED TO HELP ARE DENOTED AS 'STUDENTS AND FORMER STUDENTS OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY WHO ATTEND OR ATTENDED EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS AND THE DEPENDENTS OF SUCH PERSONS: THE LONDON HOSPITAL MEDICAL COLLEGE, THE ST BARTHOLOMEW'S AND THE ROYAL LONDON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY AT QUEEN MARY AND WESTFIELD COLLEGE' (NOW KNOWN AS 'QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON').
Platinum
95
/ 100
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INTERNATIONAL PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION
#229476 · £97,670,026 income
The IPPF is both a service provider and an advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights. With a worldwide network of 152 Member Associations and active in 172 countries.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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ST MILDRED'S ABBEY, MINSTER, KENT
#232635 · £386,808 income
the work of the charity is to support the work of the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world. As Benedicitnes the main purpose of our lives is to seek to be open to God, this means giving open hearted welcome to all those who come to our monastebringing contact with a whole range of the worlds experience. 1. hospitality 2. thorugh our prayer and liturgy3. care of ancient buildings.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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LEO BAECK INSTITUTE LIMITED
#235163 · £398,914 income
Undertaking and promoting research into the history of German-speaking Jews, publishing, organising conferences, seminars and lectures.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE WELFARE TRUST
#235967 · £23,150 income
Makes grants for sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm to persons in need living in Warwick district or Southam rural area, by paying for items, services or facilities not available from others, including holidays, cooker, carpet, white goods, home aids etc or a contribution. Applications in a special form must be supported by an authorised agency ie Social Services, Health Authority
Platinum
95
/ 100
28
LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL SOUTH HANTS HOSPITAL
#237323 · £254,075 income
To run & operate one coffee shop and trolley service, funds to be used on the hospital, patients and staff amenities.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION INCORPORATING CARRIAGE DRIVING
#244108 · £3,924,523 income
RDA is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities, through the provision of opportunities for riding and/or carriage driving by 500 Member Groups, the charity enables people to improve their health and wellbeing, or to achieve their goals by riding and carriage driving. The National body promotes, supports and advises member Groups
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE BLACKBURN DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED
#247647 · £15,906,000 income
To promote, facilitate and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England by the advancement of the Christian faith in the Diocese of Blackburn and elsewhere to create healthy churches transforming communities as part of our Vision 2026 by raising and applying funds for the Church's work.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE SOCIETY FOR ARMY HISTORICAL RESEARCH
#247844 · £62,248 income
The objects of the society shall be the encouragement of army historical research, and the promotion and maintenance of regimental and military traditions including:- a) Research, (b) Quarterly Publication of a Journal contaning original articles, military manuscripts and other material, advice and encouragement to those interested including students, and a lecture programme
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE BURNHAM-ON-SEA WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
#250027 · £25,298 income
Provide funds to cover improvements to Burnham On Sea hospital for the benefit of patients and staff or to purchase equipment for use at the hospital.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE MCA ENDOWMENT FUND
#252626 · £1,140,303 income
The Institute for Jewish Policy Research engages in research projects, the publication of papers, reports and on-line newsletters, and the organisation of conferences, lectures and seminars.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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ROFFEY PARK INSTITUTE LIMITED
#254591 · £9,595,773 income
Roffey Park's aim is to help organisations and their people work in a more enlightened way. We do this in two ways. We research and report on, for the benefit of the public, issues affecting the health and welfare of people in work. We also offer a wide range of educational programmes and events addressing personal and management development issues.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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BIRMINGHAM HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION
#255523 · £67,151 income
Our main purpose is to help employers reduce accidents in the work place by promoting standards of health and safety in the workplace. BHSEA provides a health and safety advisory and support service to it's Members and opportunities for networking and learning. Our focus is on smaller and medium size organisations.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S KIDNEY FUND
#256051 · £48,073 income
To provide help to children with renal and urological disorders, through welfare assistance, supporting staff training and development, providing equipment, supporting research and other activities to assist.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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RE-INSTATE LIMITED
#256433 · £511,522 income
Re-Instate is a charity working to improve employment opportunities, quality of life and well-being for disadvantaged people including people experiencing mental ill-health, people with learning disabilities and young people.A key part of the vision for Re-Instate is the provision of employment services that build sustainable recovery for people experiencing mental ill-health.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE SEABIRD GROUP
#260907 · £12,212 income
The principal aim of the Charity is to promote the study and conservation of seabirds. The Group aims to increase the amount and quality of research on seabirds and to educate Group members and others of the importance of seabirds and their environment.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE SWAY WELFARE AID GROUP
#261220 · £39,446 income
Provides Grants to individuals and organizations for the relief of financial hardship or to assist the sick, disabled or aged.Provides services to assist with medical transport and a lunch club for elderly people living alone.The area of operation is restricted to the civil parish of Sway, Hampshire.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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QUATERNARY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
#262124 · £124,262 income
The objective of the Association is the advancement of education and research into the Quaternary period through a programme of events and activities (discussion and field meetings, outreach activities) and by series of publications that are of benefit to the public. It also provides grants and awards to individuals and groups to promote research and further understanding of the Quaternary period.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE PLYMOUTH AND CORNWALL CANCER FUND
#262587 · £141,877 income
Improvement of local facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Improvement of local facilities for the care of cancer patients. Assistance with the relief of hardship arising from cancer. Promotion of cancer education. Support of local research.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE LONDON ARCHAEOLOGIST ASSOCIATION
#262851 · £16,609 income
The charity publishes a quarterly journal, London Archaeologist, containing excavation and fieldwork reports, research and topical articles covering the archaeology and history of the London region. It seeks to educate Londoners and the wider public about the study and practice of archaeology and act as a focus and forum for all those working on or interested in London's archaeology and heritage.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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B E M B RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST
#262938 · £120,000 income
Improvement and advancement of that branch of agriculture which is concerned with the production of hen or duck eggs in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland by advancing, promoting, conducting, encouraging or supporting education, investigations, research and experimental or development work to that end.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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FACULTY OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE ROYAL COLLEGES OF PHYSICIANS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
#263894 · £2,275,645 income
To promote the advancement of education in public health, to develop public health with a view to maintaining the highest possible standards of professional competence and practice and to act as an authoritative body for the purpose of consultation in matters of educational or public interest concerning public health
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE FRIENDS OF GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL
#264150 · £231,677 income
The charity provides amenities to improve the comfort of the patients & staff of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Medical research is also supported & substantial grants made for works of improvement benefiting patients, staff & visiting relatives. The charity is able, from time to time, to purchase medical & surgical equipment which the Trust is unable to fund from its own budget.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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PHYLLIS TUCKWELL MEMORIAL HOSPICE LTD
#264501 · £19,181,855 income
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care (Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice Ltd) provides specialist supportive and end of life care to adult patients, their carers and families, living with an advanced or terminal illness, including cancer, neurological conditions, heart and lung disease, etc
Platinum
95
/ 100
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THE RAF BENEVOLENT FUND HOUSING TRUST LIMITED
#264636 · £2,166,411 income
Provision of housing for RAF personnel who face medical retirement from the RAF following a serious disabling accident or illness, and for the families of those who die whilst serving
Platinum
95
/ 100
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NORTHERN COUNTIES PONY ASSOCIATION
#264796 · £62,171 income
We promote and support educational and recreational facilities for children and adults regardless of their physical or mental ability to enable them to ride, enjoy and learn about horses & ponies. We also participate in prevention of cruelty to all equines, and in improving the standard of horses & ponies by promoting selective breeding and researching matters relevent to equine health.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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BRITISH SOCIETY FOR POPULATION STUDIES
#266161 · £92,300 income
To further the scientific study of biological, economic, historical, medical, social and other problems associated with human populations & to contribute to public awareness of these issues. Organises day meetings, workshops & an annual conference.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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AGA KHAN FOUNDATION (UNITED KINGDOM)
#266518 · £63,584,000 income
The AKF(UK) is an affiliate of the International Aga Khan Foundation and part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).The principal activity of the Charity is to promote and provide for the advancement of education, health, rural development, the environment and support to civil society organisations for the public benefit.
Platinum
95
/ 100
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