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CHRISTIANS IN OVERSEAS SERVICE TRUST CIO
#267655 · £25,156 income
We give grants to those going overseas to help in a voluntary capacity in schools, churches and hospitals. The applicant must pay for their travel themselves and not receive any renumeration for the work they will undertake.
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THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND
#268396 · £1,254,103 income
The principal activity is the dissemination of information as it relates to the Specialty, leading and guiding professional practice, forming a governing body, defining professional competency, promoting continuing professional development and stimulating and supporting research.
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95
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BRITISH EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION SOCIETY
#268989 · £345,732 income
To promote,maintain,improve and advance education of the public by the advancement of the practice,teaching,and study of,and research into,educational administration.
Platinum
95
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THE TC FOUNDATION
#269430 · £227,260 income
To promote for the public benefit the conservation, restoration and understanding of textiles;To promote & support training in the conservation of textiles; To support research into methods and techniques for conserving textiles
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RARE BREEDS SURVIVAL TRUST
#269442 · £933,509 income
RBST works to conserve the UKÔÇÖs rare native breeds of farm animals and acts as a last resort against the extinction of a native breed from disease, inbreeding or changes in fashion. RBSTÔÇÖs mission is to promote pedigree rare breeds; support and encourage responsible breeding programmes; maintain a gene bank of rare bloodlines; and carry out technical breed research.
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WORLD HABITAT
#270987 · £1,200,591 income
World Habitat is an independent research organisation that promotes sustainable development and innovation in housing through collaborative research and knowledge transfer, both in the UK and internationally.
Platinum
95
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DESIGN COUNCIL
#272099 · £3,706,000 income
Design Council's purpose is to make life better by design.We are an independent charity and the government's advisor on design. Our vision is a world where the role and value of design is recognised as a fundamental creator of value, enabling happier, healthier and safer lives for all. Through the power of design, we make better places, better products, better processes and better performance.
Platinum
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THE CHESHIRE MILITARY MUSEUM
#272108 · £121,351 income
Museum dedicated to life and times of soldiers of The Cheshire Yeomanry, The 22nd (CHESHIRE) Regiment, The Mercian Regiment and C Sqn RMLY Exhibits show history of regiments raised in Cheshire spanning 3 Centuries.Assists in research for individuals tracing family history.Extra commemmorative exhibitions throughout the year.
Platinum
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ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH PAEDIATRIC NURSES
#272731 · £13,736 income
The association aims to: promote public awareness in the nursing care of children and young people, promote optimum standards of nursing care to children and young people at home and in hospital, recognise the needs of parents/carers and offer appropriate guidance, support and comfort and promote nurse education/research in the specialist area of children and young people.
Platinum
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THE LETCHWORTH CIVIC TRUST
#273336 · £128,840 income
The charity distributes its annual income by way of grants or loans to individuals, schools, clubs and other organisations living or operating in LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY to support need in education, training, health, disability, the arts, sport and recreation.
Platinum
95
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BRITISH SOCIETY OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
#273365 · £175,309 income
to further the oral health of children
Platinum
95
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THE SOCIETY FOR EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
#273795 · £2,917,162 income
THE SOCIETY PROMOTES EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANISATION AND SPONSORSHIP OF CONFERENCES; THE PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE; EDUCATION, CAREERS AND POLICY WORK; THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRAVEL GRANTS; MEMBERSHIP TO EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY RESEARCHERS.
Platinum
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INTER CARE LIMITED
#275637 · £1,560,581 income
Inter Care sends targeted medical aid to rural health units in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Malawi. The health units we support serve a catchment population of over 10 million and include clinics, hospitals, dispensaries and centres for orphaned and vulnerable children. The medical aid Inter Care sends consists mainly of medicines and healthcare goods that are donated or purchased in country.
Platinum
95
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THE DUKE OF LANCASTER'S REGIMENT LANCASHIRE INFANTRY MUSEUM
#276150 · £49,943 income
Safe Guard the Museum collections, training, research and education
Platinum
95
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BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
#277825 · £901,004 income
To advance education and research in the science of psychopharmacology.
Platinum
95
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Professional Association for the Vision Impairment Education Workforce
#277864 · £120,725 income
Resources & professional development activities for professionals working with children with VI. Website with access to the American Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. Professional networks, annual national conference, representation to Government on issues about the education of children with VI. Funds provide research. VIEW acts as a partner for relevant teacher training courses.
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CROHN'S IN CHILDHOOD RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
#278212 · £295,138 income
The Crohn's in Childhood Research Association (CICRA) is dedicated to creating a wider awareness and understanding of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, particularly as it affects children and young adults, and offers support to all sufferers and their families. CICRA sponsors approved medical research aimed at finding more effective treatments and an eventual cure.
Platinum
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THE BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH AND DENGIE HUNDRED ROTARY CLUB
#278487 · £19,093 income
To provide help & assistance of all kinds to the local community. To support other charities at home & abroad to react to natural & man made disasters in UK & abroad. To help the young & old sectors of the community. To assist those with physical & mental health problems in any way possible. To further education, research & the arts. To encourage sport. To help the poor and needy.
Platinum
95
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DDRC HEALTHCARE
#279652 · £2,631,389 income
To promote the benefits of safer diving practices and of the wider applications of hyperbaric oxygen in general medicine through service delivery, awareness raising, training and research.
Platinum
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CINTRE
#280339 · £3,136,939 income
Cintre provides support and enablement to adults with learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorders and mental health issues. The range of services includes residential and community floating support provision. We specialise in complex and challenging interventions and are based in the South West of the UK. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission ID 1-101667028
Platinum
95
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THE EGA HOSPITAL CHARITY
#281153 · £121,158 income
The EGA Hospital Charity supports both patients and staff at the hospital. We award a Travel Fellowship yearly for doctors travelling abroad to further their training. We help with improvement of hospital facilities, fund research projects and buy vital equipment such as for fetal surgery or postnatal care, and much more. The EGA Charity PhD Scholarship, funding PhD fees, started in 2022.
Platinum
95
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DESIGNER BOOKBINDERS
#282018 · £176,464 income
provides advocacy/advice/information, educates, sponsors and undertakes research on Bookbinding
Platinum
95
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ROWCROFT HOUSE FOUNDATION LIMITED
#282723 · £12,020,755 income
The delivery of the following services:12 bedded inpatient unit24/7 Hospice at Home serviceSpecialist Palliative Care (Multi- Professional) Community Team - Out Patient clinics and support groupsPhysiotherapyOccupational TherapyComplementary TherapiesMusic TherapyBereavement SupportEducational programmes to Health and Social care professionals
Platinum
95
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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
Platinum
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WATERLOO ACTION CENTRE
#284591 · £203,259 income
(1) The relief of poverty, sickness and distress, the protection of health and the advancement of education(2) The provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare, such facilities being provided with the object of improving the conditions of life of the persons for whom they are primarily intended. Those persons having need of such
Platinum
95
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SAINT CATHERINE'S HOSPICE TRUST
#284701 · £8,751,762 income
We provide specialist palliative care across Scarborough,Whitby,Ryedale, Bridlington and Driffield. This involves in-patients, out-patient clinics, wellbeing center, hospice at home, specialist palliative community and neurology nurses, lymphoedema, complementary therapy, bereavement support, out of hours support and education and training of other healthcare professionals.
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THE FRIENDS OF ST FRANCIS KATETE CHARITABLE TRUST
#284717 · £287,891 income
The Charity supports the sick and the poor mainly at St Francis Hospital, Katete in Zambia as well as other projects within the Eastern Province of Zambia
Platinum
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Wisdom Hospice Charity
#284894 · £2,124,123 income
The main objective of the Charity is to promote the relief of suffering and treatment of illness in the Medway and Swale areas. The Charity makes an annual grant to Medway Community Healthcare to not only ensure that the current services of The Wisdom Hospice are maintained but, where possible, to continually improve upon those services.
Platinum
95
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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.
Platinum
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OXFORD INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY STUDIES
#286084 · £3,723,036 income
The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies was founded in 1982 as a centre for advanced research into the social science aspects of energy. It is a non-profit making charity, committed to achieving the highest academic standards and to the idea of cooperation between scholars representing different sides of the international energy debate.
Platinum
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EAST SURREY FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
#286659 · £10,220 income
Hold regular meetings about family, local and social history matters. Issue a quarterly Journal. Attend family history and heritage events to provide advice and information. Maintain a research centre, containing our unpublished research material and a library with a help desk for the use of members and the general public.Transcribe and publish family history records.
Platinum
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LANDSCAPE RESEARCH GROUP
#287160 · £136,739 income
LRG is concerned with promoting research, ideas and knowledge about all types and aspects of landscape, from wilderness to cities. It has a worldwide membership. It publishes the respected academic journal "Landscape Research", provides grants for research and organises conferences and workshops on varied landscape themes.
Platinum
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INDUSTRY AND PARLIAMENT TRUST
#287527 · £898,710 income
The IPT provides programmes of study, research, education and training in respect of the organisation and practice of industry and commerce, and also in the administration of government both within the UK and the European Union.
Platinum
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THE MORTIMER SOCIETY
#287579 · £5,785,732 income
Provision of long term residential care for adults with physical disabilities, including Huntington's Disease, and/or learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries or other neurological conditions.
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FORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
#287709 · £68,477 income
To provide a centre for recreation and leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare, in particular young people, and to promote the education and training of young people. We also work with the most vulnerable in our community and those with anxiety or mental health issues.
Platinum
95
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ST NICHOLAS HOSPICE SUFFOLK
#287773 · £8,755,722 income
Care and support to people with life threatening diseases and conditions together with their carers and families including: 12 bedded inpatient unit, day hospice and patient groups, community care, counselling and bereavement support, medical outpatient support, spiritual care.
Platinum
95
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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.
Platinum
95
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THE TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST
#288527 · £12,761,000 income
The promotion of better HIV, sexual and general health by education of the public, the provision of HIV and sexual health programmes and material, care and support services, clinical services, advice information and advocacy.
Platinum
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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
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WYTHAM HALL LIMITED
#289328 · £472,540 income
The objects of the charity are:1)The provision of assistance and in particular residential care for men and women who through poverty, homelessness or age cannot readily obtain such care and2)To promote,undertake and sponsor research into the special needs of the poor, the homeless and the aged and3)The training and education of medical students
Platinum
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THE OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES
#290112 · £1,251,947 income
To provide the resources for international scholars to prepare to advanced degrees in missiology and related topics.To gather, publish and disseminate literature on mission and theological topics.To coordinate study and research amongst those engaged in mission at international, national and local levels.
Platinum
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BRANDON CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
#290118 · £2,136,505 income
Counselling and psychotherapy for 12 to 21 year olds.Contraception and sexual health for 12 to 21 year olds.Parenting groups for parents of teenagers (12 to 16) with challenging behaviour.Multisystemic therapy for families of persistent young offenders and young people with problem sexual behaviour (13 to 16).Information service on mental health and sexual health.
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
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NATIONAL ENERGY ACTION
#290511 · £15,343,842 income
RESEARCHING AND ANALYSING THE CAUSES AND EXTENT OF FUEL POVERTY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES TO ADDRESS IT.MANAGING PROJECTS IN INNER CITIES AND RURAL AREAS WHICH SHOW INNOVATIVE WAYS OF TACKLING FUEL POVERTY AND THAT BRING WIDER BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.CAMPAIGNING TO INCREASE RESOURCES TO ERADICATE FUEL POVERTY. PROVISION OF ADVICE AND TRAINING SERVICES.
Platinum
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MAYBRIDGE KEYSTONE CLUB
#290520 · £55,958 income
Structured and informal Youth activities for 8- 12 yr olds ,and 12 - 19 yrs olds evening. Children's activities including Alternative School provision, adult activities e.g Healthy exercise, Pilates, Short Mat Bowls Inclusive meeting place for the local community, Sussex Autism, Breathing Spaces, Sussex Community Transport, children with additional needs,young people and Carers
Platinum
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IMPACT FOUNDATION
#290992 · £2,219,638 income
IMPACT's aim is simple, that no one should become or remain needlessly disabled by disease, lack of knowledge or shortage of medical facilities. IMPACT works in the UK and in some of the poorest countries of Africa and Asia. IMPACT is cost-conscious and cost-effective.
Platinum
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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.
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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.
Platinum
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ARTHRITIS ACTION
#292569 · £1,261,062 income
Founded in 1942, Arthritis Action is a UK charity helping people with arthritis to live a more active life with less pain. The Charity offers a holistic self-management approach to people living with all forms of arthritis, comprised of healthy eating and nutritional consultations, education and support groups, self-management events, and access to physical therapies across the UK.
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NETWORK COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
#292801 · £394,716 income
To promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being in the context of a Christian ethos by:-providing professional counselling and related services on an affordable basis;-providing a range of educational and training opportunities in counselling and related areas;-providing other opportunities for personal, psychological and spiritual development.
Platinum
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