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Below is a list of resource pages we have prepared. Here you will find help, advice, support and information to help you gain maximum benefit from this site. Whether you need help in your time of need, charities, or just information for tracking down your ancestors you may find it here.

Ancestry

Find Your Family Tree Online Quick and Easy - Try for Free! http://www.ancestry.co.uk/

Subscription based resource of worldwide census, marriage, newspaper and various
other records. Includes some free searchable databases.
http://www.ancestry.com/

UK National archives and census records
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

Discover family trees and history
http://www.genealogylinks.net/

A great collection of the best Genealogy websites in the UK; 1901 census etc. ...
Enables you to discover your British family ancestry.
http://www.uk250.co.uk/Genealogy/

Access thousands of free genealogy databases and record transcriptions
http://www.freesurnamesearch.com/

Search our Archive Index Free Post your Family Tree Online Free
http://www.kindredkonnections.com/

Discover your roots. World wide family tree. Find your ancestors.
http://www.genebase.com/

ancestry aid - A free website dedicated to family history, forums, chatroom
http://www.splut.com/020/001-017.htm

Welcome to Friends Reunited UK & Ireland. The website to find old friends, ...
Genes Reunited, the UK 's number one genealogy website lets you.
http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/

Society of genealogists
http://www.sog.org.uk/

List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
http://www.cyndislist.com/

Tracing Military Ancestry. The purpose of this information sheet is to provide ... http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

http://www.iwm.org.uk/upload/pdf/famhist_army.pdf

1881 British Census, 1880 US census, a great search tool, Go back to 1600s
http://www.familysearch.org/

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Support in times of need

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A B Welfare and Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01423 530900/ 868121
The only charity in the country able to advise dying and bereaved people
on any type of funeral, in any type of place, anywhere in the country. In
constant need of funds to continue to provide the free advice service and
train volunteers.

Age Concern
www.ageconcern.org.uk/
Fact sheets and information on all aspects of death and bereavement, also
offers a will-writing service.

National Aids Trust (NAT)
http://www.nat.org.uk/

Alzheimers Research trust
http://www.alzheimers-research.org.uk/

Association for Children with Life-Threatening Terminal Conditions and
Their Families (ACT)
http://www.act.org.uk/

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Bereavement support forum
http://www.bereavementuk.co.uk/

Bereavement Trust freephone help-line
http://www.bereavement-trust.org.uk/

Breast Cancer Care
http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/

British Heart Foundation
http://www.bhf.org.uk/

British Association for counselling
http://www.counselling.co.uk/
Will provide details of counselling organisations and services in your local area

British Humanist Association
http://www.humanism.org.uk/

British Medical Association
http://www.bma.org.uk/

British Organ Donor Society (BODY)
http://www.argonet.co.uk/body

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CancerBACUP
http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/
CancerBACUP provides information and support to people affected by cancer.

Cancer Research UK
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org

The Child Bereavement Trust
http://www.childbereavement.org.uk/
The Child Bereavement Trust provides support and counselling for grieving
families. It is a charity that cares for bereaved families by training and
supporting professional carers. Established in 1994 by Jenni Thomas and
Julia Samuel, it aims to increase awareness and acknowledge the importance
of grief and loss.It offers a number of helpful books and videos for grieving
families as well as professionals. There is also an Information and Support
Line for professionals caring for bereaved families. It is available on
0845 357 1000 between 9am and 5pm.
Great Ormond Street also offers a Child Death Helpline on 020 7813 8160.

The Child Death Helpline - Freephone 0800 282986
http://www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk/

Civil Service Benevolent Fund
http://www.csbf.org.uk/

Compassionate Friends
http://www.tcf.org.uk/

British Association for Counselling
http://www.bacp.co.uk/

Coping with grief
http://www.caringinfo.org/

CRUSE - Bereavement Care
http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/
Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved
people and to enable anyone suffering a bereavement caused by death
to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Cruse is now the
largest bereavement counselling charity in the world and has nearly
200 branches throughout the UK and will provide a contact number
for a local branch. It offers confidential counselling and support and
can also offer advice on practical matters. The mail order service
offers more than 100 books, booklets and pamphlets designed to
help the bereaved and those that support them.

CharitiesDirect.com – National Charities Database
http://www.charitiesdirect.com/

Cremation Society of Great Britain
http://www.cremation.org.uk/
Will tell you your nearest crematorium and publishes a free booklet
on 'What You Should Know About Cremation'.

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Department for Works and Pensions(Benefits advice)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/.

Funeral payment
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/WorkingAgeBenefits
/Dev_008260.xml.html

Official Government help guides
http://www.direct.gov.uk/RightsAndResponsibilities/RightsAndResponsibili...
/fs/en

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Epilepsy Action (British Epilepsy Association)
http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/

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Fire services benevolent Fund
http://www.fsnbf.org.uk/

Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (SIDS)
http://www.sids.org.uk/

Funerals
http://www.uk-funerals.co.uk/

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The grief centre – MABF
http://www.mabf.org.uk/

Government help-lines
http://www.direct.gov.uk/RightsAndResponsibilities/RightsAndResponsibili...
/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=10016595&chk=YWmdVXH

National Heart Research Fund
http://www.heartresearch.org.uk/

Help the Aged
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/

Hospice Information Service
http://www.hospiceinformation.co.uk/
UK directory of hospices and palliative care services (see web details) and
information for members of the public as well as professionals caring for
people with life threatening or terminal illness.

National Heart Research Fund
http://www.heartresearch.org.uk/

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International HIV/AIDS Alliance
http://www.aidsalliance.org/

Independent support
http://www.ifishoulddie.co.uk/

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Jewish Care
http://www.jewishcare.org/
Counselling services for the Jewish faith.

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Leukaemia care
http://www.leukaemiacare.org.uk/

London Bereavement Network
http://www.bereavement.org.uk/
Supports and links London bereavement services.

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Macmillan Cancer Relief
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Marie Curie Cancer Care
http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/
Information about hospices and the availability of night nurses.

Marfan Association UK
http://www.marfan.org.uk/

The Miscarriage Association
http://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/
Information and support for those faced with pregnancy loss.

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National Association of funeral directors
http://www.nafd.org.uk/

Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors
http://www.saif.org.uk/

National Association of Memorial Masons
http://www.namm.org.uk/
List of members who can create individual memorials and operates
a code of practice for members.

The Natural Death Centre
http://www.naturaldeath.org.uk/
An educational charity founded in 1991 to parallel the natural childbirth
movement. The Centre wants to make death and dying an unexceptional
topic for daily meditation and conversation. It provide advice and
information and acts as a consumers association. It publishes a wide
number of publications, including the invaluable New Natural Death
Handbook. It offers a helpline (Mon-Fri, during office hours) and can
help people arrange DIY, inexpensive and green funerals, supplies
living wills, runs courses and offers counselling

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Rainbow Trust
http://www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/
Help and respite for children suffering from life-threatening illnesses
and their families.

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Samaritans
http://www.samaritans.org
The primary aim of The Samaritans is to be available at any hour of the
day or night to befriend people who are facing a personal crisis, including
bereavement. Sometimes it is better to talk in confidence to someone
with time to listen, who is not a close friend or family member. Also see
local phone book.

Sue Ryder Care
http://www.suerydercare.org/

Support After Murder and Manslaughter
http://www.samm.org.uk/
Support groups for those affected by murder or manslaughter.

Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)
http://www.uk-sands.org/
Charity providing support and Information for bereaved parents their
families and friends whose baby has died at or soon after birth.
National network of UK groups telephone helpline books and leaflets.

The Stroke Association
http://www.stroke.org.uk/

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Terence Higgins Trust
http://www.tht.org.uk/
Charity providing support and Information for bereaved parents
their families and friends whose baby has died at or soon after
birth. National network of UK groups telephone helpline books
and leaflets.

The Befriending Network
http://www.befriending.net/
Befriending network of trained volunteers active in North and
West London, but can provide referrals to other agencies in
other areas. Support for terminal and life-threatening illnesses.

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The Way Foundation
http://www.wayfoundation.org.uk
Support charity with networking groups and social events for
those bereaved under the age of 50.

National Association of Widows
http://www.widows.uk.net/

Winston’s Wish
http://www.winstonswish.org.uk/
Support for bereaved children aged up to 18 and their families
and carers - free to families living in Gloucestershire, UK, but
contact if the bereaved family live outside the country.
Charity works closely with children and families to create an
atmosphere where they can share their feelings and meet others.
Services include home assessments, residential camp weekends,
social activities, support for children when a close family member
is dying and a support programme for schools.

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Charities

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Action Aid
http://www.actionaid.org/
ActionAid works with some of the world's poorest children, families and communities to enable them to alleviate their poverty and to secure lasting improvements in the quality of their lives

Age Concern UK
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/
To promote positive attitudes towards older people and ageing; to influence and develop public policies that affect older people; to promote effective care for older people; and to encourage choice and opportunity for older people

Alzheimers Society
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
To provide support to people with Alzheimer's disease and all other forms of dementia and their carers. To fund research into dementia. To campaign for the needs and interests of all those affected to be recognised in improved health and social care

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Barnardo’s
http://www.barnardos.org.uk/
The UK's largest children's charity, working directly on an ongoing basis with over 120,000 children, young people and their families in more than 300 projects nationwide. Helps youngsters and their families to overcome severe disadvantage, enabling them to address problems like abuse, homelessness and poverty and tackle the challenges of disability. Children have only one chance of a childhood. Barnardo's makes sure that they can make the most of it, whatever their circumstances

British Heart Foundation
http://www.bhf.org.uk/
To play a leading role in the fight against disease of the heart and circulation so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death

British Red Cross Society
http://www.redcross.org.uk/index.asp?id=39992
The furnishing of aid to the sick and wounded in time of war; and the improvement of health, the prevention of disease and the mitigation of suffering throughout the world

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Cancer Research UK
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/
The vision of Cancer Research UK is to conquer cancer through world-class research. We have the best scientific and medical brains working together on prevention, treatment and cure. We are achieving our aims through the quality and breadth of our research, using world class science to understand every aspect of cancer

Care International UK
http://www.careinternational.org.uk/
To combat hunger, sickness and poverty by providing relief during emergencies and by assisting the world's poorest people to improve their social and economic well-being

Cats Protection
http://www.cats.org.uk/
To rescue stray and unwanted cats and kittens and to rehabilitate and rehome them where possible; to encourage the neutering of cats not required for breeding; to inform the public on the care of cats and kittens

Charities Aid Foundation
http://www.cafonline.org/
To promote the growth of voluntary action for the public good through the provision of services for donors, selected services to voluntary agencies and channelling its own, third party and other funds over which it has discretion, to deserving causes

Children’s Society
http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/
To care for and support children and young people in need, whatever their race, religion, language or culture and to promote their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development

Christian Aid
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/
Christian Aid is the official relief and development agency of 40 British and Irish churches and works where the need is greatest in more than 60 countries worldwide, supporting the poorest communities in their struggle to achieve a better life

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Disabilities Trust
http://www.disabilities-trust.org.uk/
The provision of specialist housing and support for the physically disabled; management of rehabilitation centres for adults with acquired brain injury; provision of care and support for children and adults with autism and for people with learning disabilities

Dogs Trust
http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/
Dogs Trust is working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction

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Family Fund for Families with Severely Disabled Children
http://www.familyfund.org.uk/
To assist families, parents and others with parental responsibilities in the UK who care for one or more severely disabled children or young persons under the age of 19 years living at home

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Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/
To purchase, breed and train dogs to act as efficient and safe guides for blind and partially sighted people and to train and educate blind and partially sighted people in the proper and safe use of the guide dog

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Help the Aged
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/
Our purpose is to secure and uphold the rights of older people everywhere. Working with them we identify the needs and champion the issues that help better their lives. To develop solutions, drive activities and to inspire others to do the same as a result of research, campaigning and fundraising. Our four urgent priorities are combating poverty, reducing isolation, defeating ageism, promoting quality in care

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International HIV/AIDS Alliance
http://www.aidsalliance.org/
To promote the relief of persons who are suffering from HIV/AIDS, and advance the education of the public concerning the symptoms, preventions and consequences of HIV/AIDS

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Jewish Care
http://www.jewishcare.org/
Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish Community, caring directly for over 7,000 people every week. Jewish Care runs more than 70 centres and specialist services throughout London and the South East. The organisation provides a wide range of services for people who are elderly, mentally ill, physically disabled, visually impaired, as well as Holocaust Survivors and refugees. Jewish Care also offers support and guidance to families, carers and the bereaved, as well as organising programmes for children and young people

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Leonard Cheshire
http://www.leonard-cheshire.org/
To provide support services for disabled people, including residential care, care at home, day care, respite care and independent living units. To enable disabled people to make real decisions about how they lead their lives

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Macmillan Cancer Relief
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/
Macmillan Cancer Relief helps people who are living with cancer. Imagine a time when every person in the land has equal and ready access to the best information, treatment and care for cancer and unnecessary levels of fear are set aside. At Macmillan Cancer Relief we dedicate ourselves to working with others to turn this vision into everyone's reality

Marie Curie Cancer Care
http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/
Dedicated to the care of people affected by cancer and the enhancement of their quality of life, through caring services, cancer research and education. The charity provides care for today and hope for tomorrow

Multiple Sclerosis Society
http://www.mssociety.org.uk/
The promotion of research into MS; the aiding and ameliorating of the conditions of persons with MS; the encouragement of people with MS to join a local group for self-help; the encouragement and providing of opportunities for persons everywhere to take an active interest in all aspects of MS

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NCH
http://www.nch.org.uk/
Christian-based organisation offering a broad range of services to help young people and families in need regardless of their ethnic origin, cultural identity or religious faith

NSPCC
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/
To help protect and prevent children from suffering significant harm as a result of ill treatment; to help abused and neglected children to overcome the effect of such harm; to protect them from further harm

National Autistic Society
http://www.nas.org.uk/
To ensure that autism is fully understood and that people with autism are recognised and supported and receive the same rights and opportunities as others. Activities include ownership and management of six schools and eighteen adult centres for people with autism and related conditions, as well as advisory, campaigning, information, training and family support services

National Trust
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
To promote the permanent preservation for the benefit of the nation, of building and lands of beauty or historic interest, and to preserve their natural aspects, features and animal and plant life

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Oxfam
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/
To relieve poverty, distress and suffering in any part of the world (including starvation, sickness or any physical disability or affliction) and primarily when arising from any public calamity (including famine, earthquake, pestilence, war or civil disturbance); to educate the public concerning the nature, causes and effects of poverty

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PDSA
http://www.pdsa.org.uk/
To care for the pets of needy people by providing free veterinary services to their sick and injured animals and promoting responsible pet ownership

Prince’s Trust
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
To promote the mental, spiritual, moral, and physical development and improvement of young people, and to provide opportunities for them to develop their full capacities and enable them to become responsible members of society so that their conditions of life may be improved

Peabody Trust
http://www.peabody.org.uk/
To provide housing to Londoners in severe housing need and to work with other organisations to help Londoners faced with the consequences of poverty; to introduce a wide range of initiatives to improve the living conditions and economic prosperity of Londoners

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Rethink Severe Mental Illness
http://www.rethink.org/
To act as the national organisation for all matters concerning the welfare of people with severe mental illness, their relatives and carers, and to promote research and education as to the causes, consequences and management of schizophrenia

RSPCA
http://www.rspca.org.uk/home
To promote kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals and to do all such lawful acts as the Society may consider being conducive or incidental to the attainment of those objectives

Royal British Legion
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
The Legion's mission is to be the leading charity safeguarding the welfare, interest and memory of those who have served in the Armed Forces

Royal Mencap Society
http://www.mencap.org.uk/
The support for individuals with a learning disability, their parents and carers, whether through the provision of care, advocacy, treatment or education; campaigning for greater awareness and better provision of services; service delivery in a range of areas including residential care, education, employment and leisure

Royal National Lifeboat Institute
http://www.rnli.org.uk/
To save lives and provide relief from disaster at sea, and on inland waters, by providing lifeboat and beach rescue services and through the promotion of water safety

Royal National Institute for the Blind
http://www.rnib.org.uk/
To promote better education, training, employment and welfare of people with sight loss; to protect the interests of people with sight loss; to prevent blindness

Royal National Institute for the Deaf
http://www.rnid.org.uk/
To promote and encourage the prevention and mitigation of deafness and to safeguard and protect the interests and welfare of deaf and hard of hearing people

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
http://www.rspb.org.uk/
The conservation of wild birds and the environment on which they depend, primarily in the UK but increasingly in Europe and elsewhere in the world

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Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association
http://www.ssafa.org.uk/
To provide help and support to serving and ex-Service men, women, their families and dependants all over the world

St John Ambulance
http://www.sja.org.uk/
Provides First Aid and medical support services; transport, caring services in support of community needs; education, training and personal development to young people

Salvation Army Trust
http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/
The advancement of Christian religion, the advancement of education, the relief of poverty and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole

Save the Children (UK)
http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/
Save the Children works in the UK and across the world. Emergency relief runs alongside long-term development and prevention work to help children, their families and communities to be self-sufficient. We learn from the reality of children's lives and campaign for solutions to the problems they face. To gain expertise through projects around the world, and use that knowledge to educate and advise others. Work is underpinned by the commitment to making reality the rights of children now enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

SCOPE
http://www.scope.org.uk/
Scope is a national disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Scope's aim is that disabled people achieve equality. Scope's four main priorities are: Supporting children recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy (and their families) and ensuring pre-school opportunities; Education support for children and young people with cerebral palsy and support for their families; Support to disabled people in obtaining and retaining work; Support to disabled adults in daily living and working in the local community. We also engage in research projects and campaigning for equality for disabled people

Sense - National Deaf blind and Rubella Association
http://www.sense.org.uk/
To help people who are deaf blind, which means a severe impairment of both vision and hearing resulting in unique and special needs; to provide a range of quality services including family support, children's services, residential and community services, continuing education and advocacy

Shaw Trust
http://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/
To enable people with disabilities to achieve their potential in work opportunities

Shelter
http://www.shelter.org.uk/
The relief of hardship and distress amongst homeless people and those in need who are living in adverse housing conditions

Sue Ryder Care
http://www.suerydercare.org/
To inspire and support people with disabilities and life threatening diseases in seeking their fulfilment in all phases of life; recognise the unique value of each individual by helping them to meet their needs as a whole person, in a professional and dedicated manner; provide supportive, nursing and social care for those in need, their families, carers and friends, residentially and in the community, both in the UK and overseas; create an open and caring environment rooted in Christian values that welcomes and respects people of all faiths

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Turning Point
http://www.turning-point.co.uk/
To provide residential, rehabilitation, day care and street advice to people with problems of drink, drugs, mental health, learning disabilities and HIV/AIDS

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Unicef UK
http://www.unicef.org.uk/
To further the charitable work throughout the world of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for the relief of children who are poor or in need of care and attention, the education and training of children, and the promotion of the health of children

United Response
http://www.unitedresponse.org.uk/
United Response (UR) is a national charity providing skilled care and support to adults with learning disabilities or mental health problems. We build our care and support around each person and change with them, providing everything from 24-hour care to helping someone living in his or her own flat to get a job

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Victim Support
http://www.victimsupport.com/
To provide support and assistance to victims and witnesses of crime, their relatives and friends; to raise public awareness and recognition of the effects of crime by research into relevant issues

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Wellcome Trust
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/
To protect, preserve and advance all or any aspects of the health and welfare of humankind and to advance and promote knowledge and education by engaging in, encouraging and supporting research into any of the biosciences and other processes that may in any way relieve disorders of whatever nature in human beings, animals or plant life

World Vision UK
http://www.worldvision.org.uk/
To relieve poverty among the sick, the aged, the homeless and the needy in any part of the world, and as ancillary thereto to educate people all over the world, and in particular the United Kingdom, about the underlying causes of poverty

WRVS
http://www.wrvs.org.uk/
WRVS is one of Britain's largest and most active voluntary organisations. It aims to help people maintain independence and dignity in their homes and communities particularly in later life. It also provides on-site support for those people affected and made vulnerable by disasters such as floods, rail and plane accidents. Everyday WRVS helps thousands of older people to live more independently throughout England, Scotland and Wales

WWF UK
http://www.wwf.org.uk/
To conserve nature in the UK and throughout the world for the benefit of all life on Earth

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Youth Hostel Association
http://www.yha.org.uk/
To help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them in their travels, and thus to promote their health, rest and education

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