Tag Archive: Charity of the month

Habitat for Humanity – Charity of the month (December 2009)

Habitat for Humanity

Everyone deserves a home. Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian charity, builds and renovates simple, decent and affordable homes all over the world, with the help of volunteer labour and donations of money and materials. The charity is supported by Scottish firm Inksters, and the firms founder, Brian Inkster and his wife Nicola Wells…

Médecins Sans Frontières – Charity of the month (October 2009)

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international humanitarian aid organisation that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 70 countries. This means not only those places in the headlines but other countries and places that few have every heard of. Difficult but essential work. You can read more about what they do…

Liberty – Charity of the Month (September 2009)

This year, 2009, is the 75th anniversary of Liberty, formerly known as the National Council for Civil Liberties. Founded in 1934 as a cross party organisation, they have during that time been “the conscience of a nation, fighting injustice and placing principle above populism”. They are at the heart of the movement for fundamental rights…

The dogs trust – Charity of the month (August 09)

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The Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. Visit their web-site for information on dog friendly holidays, plus dog related questions, re-homing and sponsoring. Find out how to help with their work here. Tweet

McMillan Cancer Support – Charity of the month (July 2009)

McMillan Cancer Support exists to support and improve the lives of people affected by cancer. As one in three people get cancer this will affect us all in one way or another. The support given is not just medical but also practical, helping people cope with it all. If you or someone in your family…

The Woodland Trust – Charity of the Month (June 2009)

Founded in 1972, the Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. It has four main aims and objectives: Preventing further loss of ancient woodland Restoring and improving woodland biodiversity Expanding the area of new native woods Increasing people’s understanding and enjoyment of woods At present it is trying to raise sufficient money to…

Starlight Children’s Foundation – Charity of the Month (May 2009)

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The Starlight Children’s Foundation aims to brighten the lives of seriously and terminally ill children by granting their wishes and providing hospital entertainment to help take their minds off the pain, fear and isolation of their illness. It is also the charity being supported by employment barrister Daniel Bartlett for his ten year anniverary fundraising…