ACWT is 5 small charities covering a broad spectrum of causes to help local people of all ages in a variety of ways, by providing information, advice and counselling to teenagers, trained volunteer mentors to younger children, working with families and elderly people. They share resources and reduce costs by fundraising together.

Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is an independent charity which provides free information, advice and support to people affected by medical accidents through a national helpline, casework and support service and works with government agencies and health providers to improve safety and make systems for investigation and redress fairer.

Pre-eclampsia is the most common of the serious pregnancy conditions, affecting one pregnancy in 10 or 70,000 women each year. Action on Pre-Eclampsia aims to raise public and professional awareness, improve care and ease or prevent physical and emotional suffering caused by this potentially devastating condition.

Adoption Support is an independent charity that exists to support all those whose life has been touched by adoption. We provide: Confidential helpline. Specialised counselling. Intermediary/reunion services. Tracing advice. Support for birth relatives. Help with contact arrangements. Support for adoptive families. Residential camps and support for adopted young people.

Age Concern Bristol believes older people are entitled to equal rights and treatment, including services, goods, employment and education. It is committed to involving older people in the running of the organization as well as striving to challenge all forms of discrimination and poverty.

Age Concern Cheshire is committed to making later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for all older people in Cheshire. It seeks to achieve this by providing a range of care and support services to empower and enable older people.

Age Concern Gloucestershire is committed to improving the quality of life for older people through a county-wide range of services and projects. By working with and for older people, the charity helps to ensure they can retain their dignity and independence in later life.

Together Age Concern’s in London are working to improve the influence, status and quality of life of older people. There is at least one Age Concern Charity in every London Borough providing services to thousands of people including; information and advice, care and other services relating to the health and well-being of older Londoners.

Age Concern Northern Ireland is the largest self-governing organisation working with and for older people in Northern Ireland. Its mission is to make later life an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for all older people.

The aim of the charity is to provide a high quality,needs focused range of support activities and services for older people in the community of Portsmouth.

The aim of the charity is to encourage and support the individuality and independence of older people by directing them to services appropriate to their needs. The services currently provided by the charity are: Information & Advice, Home Support, Befriending, Handyperson, Footcare, Gardening, Theatre Club and Older Peoples Forum.

To promote the welfare of older people of Winchester. We aim to improve their quality of life by offering services that will give practical help, advice, social interaction, mental stimulation etc., in an attempt to combat isolation and exclusion.

ACT is a registered charity operating as a national self help group. Founded in 1983 ACT supports children who can only breathe with a Tracheostomy (a tube in the neck) ACT provides advocacy, help, support and practical advice as well as items of medical equipment to its members

Alternatives offers free confidential help for those facing an unplanned pregnancy or have post-abortion concerns. Alternatives offers a calm space, a listening ear, accurate information and time to think through the decision-making process. Alternatives offers friendly support and practical assistance.

The Brighton & Hove branch of the Alzheimer's Society is concerned with providing information and practical and emotional support to people in the City of Brighton & Hove living with, or affected by dementia, including carers, working to improve their quality of life.

Support for men and women facing unplanned pregnancy, abortion or miscarriage.

Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) is the frontline service for the care of seafarers visiting our shores. It provides practical care to seafarers and works to educate the public and statutory bodies on the issues facing seafarers on a daily basis. It depends wholly on voluntary contributions to continue its vital work.

Provides support and evidence-based therapy for those suffering the effects of psychological trauma, in particular Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

A support group for people with all forms of glycogen storage disease, very rare genetic disorders of metabolism, including their families. Also promoting understanding of and research into these diseases which are often disabling and life-limiting.

ATD Fourth World works in partnership with people living in poverty, supporting their efforts to build a better future for their children and family. By ensuring that their voice is heard and their views taken on board, the charity aims to bring real and lasting change to people's lives.

The Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area (ASGMA) provides a range of support services to people affected by Autism - including parents and carers support groups, telephone support, Parent Resource Information Packs, awareness events and Training. The Aspirations Project provides individual support and social engagement to people with Asperger Syndrome / Higher Functioning Autism.

Aware Defeat Depression works in N.I. for people with the devastating illness of depression, cited in 75% of suicides.In 2007, 5 people a week took their life in N.I. Many of them were young & should have had a long & happy life. Instead they felt unable to ask for help when they needed it. Donations to the charity will save lives & help people to lead fulfilling lives again.

beat provides information, help and support to people affected by eating disorders. The charity works to increase knowledge, awareness and understanding, and campaigns for improved standards and availability of care. beat's telephone helplines take 20,000 calls a year. They support a UK-wide Self Help Network and provide awareness training across the UK.

BLWA supports women and children experiencing domestic violence. We have three refuges and an outreach support service for women in the community. We campaign to eliminate domestic violence in society.

To improve the quality of life for people in Berkshire through a growing grant making capacity supporting voluntary and community groups in the county to help local people in need. Since 1985 it has helped over 2,700 groups and thereby countless children, individuals and families.

Birmingham Settlement works to overcome social disadvantage in Birmingham through its work in the fields of money and vocational advice, development, care for children and services for older people. The new website is now up and running as of June 2007: www.birminghamsettlement.org.uk

Founded as the Women's University Settlement in 1887, it aims to create opportunities for local people in the area of North Southwark and Waterloo to achieve their social and economic potential by delivering community services that are inclusive, accessible to people who feel marginalised and are free or subsidised.

We provide a warm safe place to stay for young homeless people of the Bradford district and surrounding areas on a one night at a time basis, within the homes of volunteers. On almost 9000 occasions we have offered a bed in one of our homes. It isn't posh, it isn't for long but it is safe and it is really appreciated by the young people. www.bradfordnightstop.org.uk

Bristol Crisis Service for Women helps girls and women who self-injure. It provides a helpline service Text and email support coming soon. It also provides information leaflets and booklets, and training for professional who work with people who self-injure. Please see the website for more information: www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk

The British Lung Foundation Wales supports the one in five people living in Wales who are affected by a lung condition. We do this by providing information and support to individuals and by investing in world class research.

The British Tinnitus Association helps people with tinnitus. It provides a Freephone Helpline, 0800 018 0527, funds research into causes and treatment of tinnitus and raises awareness within the medical community and general public. It provides group support and individual membership options and publishes a quarterly magazine 'Quiet'.

CBN is a website that provides a vital meeting ground for anyone affected by cancer, their families, friends and carers. A haven either for chatting 1 to 1 by private messaging onsite, or via the lively Forum 24/7. Members can share the ups and downs, laughter and tears with others who know how it feels because they’ve been there too. CBN proves that cancer need never be a lonely experience. www.cancerbuddiesnetwork.org

THE CHARITY AIMS TO SUPPORT THE RELIEF AND PREVENTION OF CANCER WITHIN SUFFOLK. TO SUPPORT CARE & PROVIDE GRANTS TO CANCER PATIENTS. TO HELP TO IMPROVE FACILITIES & SUPPORT PROJECTS CONCERNED WITH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CANCER TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION TOWARDS PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

The volunteers at Cancer Connections have experienced cancer themselves and help other people who have been diagnosed with cancer, are receiving treatment, had cancer in the past, are caring for someone with cancer, or been bereaved. The aim of Cancer Connections is to help people living with cancer, in South Tyneside, to return to normal life and enjoy again their family, work and leisure.

Care for the Family strengthens family life and helps those who are hurting because of family difficulties. We help thousands of couples, parents and families across the UK to build strong relationships through events, networks, resources and family-building breaks. Special initiatives include the Bereaved Parents' Network, and support for single parent families.

Careline provides a national confidential crisis telephone counselling service to children, young people and adults on all issues. It is used by both BBC & ITV television as well as by BBC Radio and parts of the National Press as one of their main referral lines.

Carers Network Westminster is a voluntary organisation working with carers within Westminster. our work includes outreach to identify carers, information and advice to help carers access services and general support services to help carers cope.

The Carers Resource gives tailored support and information to unpaid carers and vulnerable people. It is an independent, award-winning Yorkshire charity which is open to everyone and offers emotional and practical help to enable them to cope.

Carers UK is an organisation of carers providing vital information and support for carers. Many carers' health, finances and careers are severely affected as a direct consequence of providing unpaid care. Carers UK campaigns for a better deal for carers.

Catch22 is the national charity focused on getting to the roots of the problems young people face. We believe every young person deserves the chance to get on in life. That’s why we’re out there every day, helping young people out. “Catch22 has helped me a great deal. Without them, I would have ended up back in prison. Now I have English and Maths qualifications and am looking for a job.” – Sam aged 20.

Since 1974 CMWA has been offering support services to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. It offers safe temporary accommodation, advice, support and advocacy. It operates an Outreach Project for people in the community who may not want to access a Refuge; a Children and Families Project and a Resettlement Project to help families settle in their new homes.

CHAS (Bristol) is a small charity helping homeless and badly housed people in Bristol and the surrounding areas. It provides free, confidential, independent advice, advocacy and support to anyone in housing need. It focuses particularly on the most vulnerable people in society who are in housing crisis.

It helps people of ages with a Learning Disability by providing various clubs, schemes, subsidised leisure activities and other services to members, parents and carers. Members receive news magazine and gifts throughout the year.

Cherry Lodge provides and promotes information and support to improve the quality of life for those living with cancer. We have nurse led cancer information, library, self help and complementary therapies. We believe in a holistic approach as cancer has an impact on the whole person - body, mind and spirit.

ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call at any time of the night or day. That's because ChildLine's helpline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. But without help, that might change because of the lack of funds. ChildLine is in urgent need of funds so that we can continue to stay open overnight, which is when some of the most desperate children need us most.

CMHA is an organization that specialises in community mental health work. Our services include counselling, a telephone helpline and raising the profile of mental health issues within the Chinese community in Britain and beyond.

The Citizens Advice service is a network of independent, local charities that help people resolve their legal, money, employment, consumer and other problems. It provides information and advice to everyone who needs it and influences government and organisations to bring about change in policies and laws that affect people's lives.

Established by Clarke’s parents in 1996 when 10-year old Clarke Lister died suddenly of a brain haemorrhage. We promote and assist research into causes and treatment of brain haemorrhage and share the useful results for public benefit, as well as providing support services for families affected by brain haemorrhage

The Community Security Trust (CST) is the UK’s leading communal security organisation, and is at the forefront of efforts to combat the threats of antisemitism and terrorism. It works throughout the country to provide security advice and training for Jewish schools, synagogues and organisations.

CornerHouse is a local venue for the provision of mental health services by a wide range of non-statutory and voluntary sector organisations in the Woking area. CornerHouse actively encourages and fosters the creation of voluntary groups. It assists them in their activities by providing advice, support and a place where meetings and social events can be held.