Heart Research UK is a major pioneer in the fight against heart disease, still the UK’s biggest killer. We lead the way funding ground-breaking medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. We funded many amazing breakthroughs in the past 40 years, including the first successful UK heart transplants. (1044821)
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Our aim is to empower people by providing them with information - ALL the information - including complementary, alternative and new therapies used effectively elsewhere in the world so they can make more informed choices and thus increase their personal chances of beating this disease. (1102413)
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Despite many medical advances, some 800 people lose their sight every week. Poverty for blind and partially sighted people remains all too common – we help to relieve this by giving cash grants to provide essential support for those on low incomes and by providing a range of holidays and leisure opportunities. We need your help in raising funds - please take part in an event for us today! (207827)
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The Children's Society is a leading national charity, driven by the belief that every child deserves a good childhood. We provide vital help and understanding for those forgotten children who face the greatest danger, discrimination or disadvantage in their daily lives; children who are unable to find the support they need anywhere else. (221124)
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L'Arche builds communities with people who have learning disabilities. Together with assistants, they live in ordinary houses, with choice in and access to work, therapy and local resources. The nine L'Arche communities in England, Scotland and Wales are founded on Christian values, also welcoming people of other faiths and none. (264166 SC038493)
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The mission of the Rainforest Foundation is to support indigenous people and traditional populations of the world's rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land and livelihood. (801436)
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The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) is the only UK charity solely dedicated to the support of all deaf children and young deaf people, their families and professionals working with them. Our vision is of a future without barriers for every deaf child. (1016532)
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The Bromley by Bow Centre works in Tower Hamlets helping some of the poorest communities in the UK. They work with young and old, families and people with disabilities. They help people to break out of poverty by supporting people to; look after their health and wellbeing, gain vital new skills, find employment and make positive changes in their lives. (1041653)
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The British Heart Foundation is the nation's heart charity, raising funds for pioneering research that saves and improves the lives of vulnerable adults and children. Research breakthroughs keep thousands of hearts beating but we need donations - you are more likely to die of heart and circulatory disease then any other serious illness, including cancer. (225971)
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Richard House, London's first children's hospice, provides care and support to children who are not expected to live into adulthood, as well as to their families. Its team of nurses and care staff make the time children spend at the house fun, active and therapeutic. (1059029)
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Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help. We are Macmillan. Macmillan Cancer Support is a trading name of Macmillan Cancer Relief. (261017)
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International Alert helps build just and lasting peace in areas affected or threatened by violent conflict by supporting local people through increasing their capacity to advocate for peace, facilitating mediation and encouraging dialogue. We also undertake peacebuilding policy and advocacy work at the highest government, EU and UN levels. (327553)
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Meningitis Trust leads the fight against meningitis by producing an extensive range of information to educate and raise awareness of the disease, funding research into vaccines & treatment & offering a wide range of support for people affected by meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia. (803016)
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St Raphaels Hospice offers Hospice care to those facing life-threatening illness. It's free & provides high quality medical & nursing skills & support to family & friends. Staff do everything possible to relieve pain & sustain quality of life in peace & comfort. It costs over £3m each year to keep the Hospice running - please help us to continue our vital work by taking part in an event for us. (1068661)
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International wildlife charity working with communities around the world to protect endangered species and habitats. The Charity recognises that if conservation programmes are to succeed then the needs of local people are kept in balance with those of endangered species and habitats. (328176)
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HFT is a national charity for people with learning disabilities. It provides services for more than 1000 people in supported living, registered care homes, by advocacy, supported employment or in day services. (313069)
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Kidney Research UK is the leading UK charity funding kidney research which focuses on improving the understanding of renal disease, its causes, treatment and management as well as improving patient care. (252892)
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Mercy Ships is an international charity, providing surgeries in West Africa, on our new ship, the Africa Mercy, and at land clinics in Sierra Leone. Medical teams provide free operations for cataracts, tumours, cleft lip and palates, orthopaedics, leprosy, dental disease, VVF and childbirth injury. Community teams work with locals building water, sanitation, and health facilities. Mercy Ships brings hope to the horizon. (1053055)
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This morning 6 teenagers heard the words “you have cancer”, 6 will hear it tomorrow and 6 the day after. TCT focuses on the particular needs of UK teenagers & young adults with cancer, leukaemia, Hodgkin’s & related diseases. The charity designs & builds dedicated adolescent cancer units in hospitals & funds & organises support & information services for patients, their families, schools & health professionals. Support us in one of our many fundraising activities throughout the year. (1062559)
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Do you have enthusiasm, energy and want to help? Then we need YOU! Your help will make a difference to people affected by diseases of poverty,such as leprosy, HIV/Aids and TB. LEPRA currently works in 9 countries including Angola, India and Brazil with projects covering a combined population of over 300 million people. (213251)
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Help the Hospices is the national charity that supports the hospice movement. It offers a wide range of services to help hospices in their vital work caring for patients and their loved ones. These include grants and direct funding, support for training of staff, and information, advice and advocacy services. (1014851)
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The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the only national charity focusing on all muscle diseases. We have pioneered the search for treatments and cures for nearly 50 years, and are dedicated to improving the lives of all people affected by muscle disease. We rely almost entirely on voluntary donations to support our vital work. (205395)
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The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. (1072612)
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Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland improves the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community. Every penny raised stays in Scotland to help fight: Heart disease, one of our biggest killers, chest illness the main burden on the health service, and stroke, the major cause of disability. What better way to fight for Scotland's health then to run, walk or adventure with us. (SCO18761)
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At Habitat for Humanity we believe that everyone has the right to live in a safe and decent home. Every year, we mobilise thousands of volunteers to build houses hand-in-hand with the very families who need them the most, helping them to escape the impact of appalling poverty housing. Please join one of our building challenges and help bring lasting change forever. (1043641)
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Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly Bristol Cancer Help Centre) is the leading UK charity which has pioneered and specialises in the Bristol Approach to cancer care. Founded by Penny Brohn, a woman living with cancer, and her friend Pat Pilkington, the Bristol Approach is for people living with cancer and those close to them. (284881)
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