The Mood Foundation was set up to provide treatment for people with low self esteem and depressive conditions. We find a combination of alternative and talking therapies is needed so work to provide this to people who struggle financially to access such treatment.

Mood also wants to talk openly about depressive conditions to break down any stigma they may have and educate those affected by them.

www.moodfoundation.com                         Reg UK Charity: 1122934
 

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. Today, more than 2 million people in the UK are living with cancer and one in three of us will get cancer at some point in our lives. Cancer affects us all and we can all help to make people’s experience of it better. Macmillan Cancer Support aims to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer in the UK, no matter who they are or where they live and to be there for them at every stage of their cancer journey.

As treatments improve, more and more people are living with cancer in their daily lives. This means they need more than medical help, they also need practical, emotional and financial support.

We believe we can all help. We can raise money – through marathons, coffee mornings, street collections, sponsored events. We can give time – at cancer care centres, events, fundraising groups. We can share experiences – online, in the media, with each other. We are Macmillan.

www.macmillan.org.uk
 

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland working to help people with MND secure the care and support they need, while also promoting research into causes, treatments and a cure.

The MND has a vision of a world free of MND. Its mission is to fund and promote research to understand what causes MND, how to diagnose it and, most importantly, how to effectively treat it so that it no longer devastates lives.

It is also committed to making sure everyone with MND receives the best care, achieves the highest quality of life possible, and dies with dignity. This includes supporting the families and carers of people with MND as well.

www.mndassociation.org
 

Raising Awareness about Stroke and Its Related Issues, Changing Lives

Stroke Care is a charitable organisation based in the London Borough of Southwark. It was established in 2002 to provide information and support to people who have already had a stroke or those at risk of having a stroke, their carers and/or relatives. The services we provide are aimed at preventing deterioration in health conditions, reducing social isolation, improving physical, mental and emotional well being, and whenever possible, promoting independent living following a stroke.

Through our service provision, socially isolated service users have been empowered to gain access to treatment facility centres, where they received medical care, professional support and information to reduce social isolation. We provide a befriending service where 85% of the service users are severely disabled, single and housebound; 65% are 65 and over.

Address: 54 Camberwell Road, LONDON, SE5 OEN    Tel/Fax: 020 7277 1188 – Email: info@strokecare.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1105820   Company Registration No. 4429442
 

The Royal British Legion is the UK’s leading charity providing financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their dependants. Thanks to our supporters, we are able to provide the folllowing essential services.

Each year the nation expresses its unequivocal support for The Royal British Legion's charity work through the Poppy Appeal. The 2009 Poppy Appeal is emphasising the need to help the Afghan generation of the Armed Forces and their families – today and for the rest of their lives.

http://www.poppy.org.uk

NAT is the UK's leading charity dedicated to transforming society's response to HIV. We provide fresh thinking, expert advice and practical resources. We campaign for change.

Shaping attitudes. Challenging injustice. Changing lives.

www.nat.org.uk
 

Round Table Children’s Wish is a national charity operating in Great Britain and Ireland, granting wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses who are between the ages of 3 and 17.

Each child can choose to either do, have or meet someone special provided they have not received a wish from another wish-granting charity. This can be such a special time for the whole family and works a little magic into their lives at a difficult time when the child’s future in unpredictable.

Wish referrals have doubled in the first half of 2009 compared with the same time in 2008 and so your support is truly appreciated. We cannot do this valuable work without your help. Thank you.

www.rtcw.org
 

The International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF) was inspired by observing otters in their true natural habitat. Because the otter lives on land and in the water and is at the peak of the food chain it is an ambassador species to a first class environment. IOSF was set up to protect and help the 13 species of otter worldwide through a combination of compassion and science. It supports projects to protect otters, which will also ensure that we have a healthy environment for all species, including our own. www.otter.org
 

The Marine Connection is a London-based charity,working both nationally and internationally for the welfare, protection and conservation of dolphins, whales and porpoises - from the smallest to the largest species, they all need protecting. One way the charity achieves this is through a mix of campaigning, education and research. One of the charity’s main objectives is to ensure everyone understands the importance of protecting these marine mammals and their natural habitat. Our work includes campaigning against dolphins and whales being caught in fishing nets, working with the UK Partnership Against Wildlife Crime (PAW) on marine wildlife legislation and law enforcement and stopping the capture of wild dolphins and whales for the captivity industry. All funds raised not only support our existing work but help expand upon vital new projects & campaigns worldwide.

www.marineconnection.org
 

We aim to provide support to people with Cri Du Chat syndrome by engaging with them and supporting their families, their carers and professionals.

The CDC Syndrome Support Group will also strive to improve knowledge of CDCS by facilitating appropriate research into the syndrome with the hope of creating a better quality of life for all members of a Cri Du Chat family

www.criduchat.co.uk
 

Male cancer awareness is a bold daring charity it is tiny in comparison to other cancer charities  but make up its energy and commitment.

We don’t do research we are 100% education and awareness raising we aim to close the charity down in 29 years time because we should achieve all our aims and goals by then.  

Nominated as Britian most admired charity in 2007 and only 2 years old  is a huge achievement. The charity has currently  no staff and  depends  100% on volunteers this need to change! The charity trying to secure a salary post to fully support the volume of work and commitments.

www.malecancer.net
 

The Unique Skills Centre offers accredited learning opportunities for young people who, for whatever reason, find engaging in mainstream education difficult, responding better to a different learning environment. The young people on these programmes have the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst increasing their self-esteem, confidence and their ability to make positive life choices and changes.

The Unique Skills Centre is expanding its range of accredited programmes, offering increased opportunities for young people to achieve qualifications and valuable life skills. The Centre has been designed in consultation with young people, and we aim to provide a quality and valuable learning experience for the young people accessing our service.

www.uniquesocialenterprise.com