http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/Originally Posted by Help For HeroesHelp for Heroes has become, in the words of the Prime Minister, a ‘National Institution’ and it is hard to believe we only started this in October 2007. Since then we have raised £1 million a month to help support our wounded servicemen and women injured in the current conflicts. We have done that with your help. This has really been something very simple, a group of friends who wanted to do something to help, that message communicated to others who have joined in and made this the success it so obviously is.
This is not about politics, there is no need to criticise or complain, why moan about it being dark when you can light a candle? We may have started something but thousands have joined us to make this what it is today. This is about ordinary decent people wanting to to do their bit to help, to raise money by joining in and so creating something that has become rather wonderful.
http://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/
Originally Posted by Make A WishMake-A-Wish grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. Make-A-Wish was founded in the UK in June 1986 and, since then, we have granted over 5,300 wishes. At any given time, over 20,000 children in the UK are living with life-threatening conditions and our aim is to grant 21 wishes a week by the year 2010. Whether a wish is to be a princess or a policeman for a day, own the latest computer equipment, meet a favourite celebrity or just enjoy some special time away from home with their family, a wish come true brings so much to a child's life and provides memories for the family that last a lifetime.
http://www.cancerresearchuk.orgOriginally Posted by Cancer ResearchOur vision of beating cancer is an enormous challenge. These four purpose statements set out how we address that challenge.
- We carry out world-class research to improve our understanding of cancer and find out how to prevent, diagnose and treat different kinds of cancer
- We ensure that our findings are used to improve the lives of all cancer patients
- We help people to understand cancer, the progress we are making and the choices each person can make
- We work in partnership with others to achieve the greatest impact in the global fight against cancer
http://www.rspca.org.uk
Originally Posted by RSPCAOur mission statement
The RSPCA as a charity will, by all lawful means, prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate suffering of animals.
The RSPCA intends to achieve its mission by:
effecting strong branch, regional, national and international organisations dedicated to providing a public service, delivering effective relief of animal suffering and enforcing the law
working tirelessly to reduce the harmful impact of human activities on animals through education, campaigning and the application of ethics, science and law
striving for the highest levels of efficiency, effectiveness and integrity
urging that, save where the public benefit requires, humankind should not intentionally cause suffering to any animal when it is not for its own benefit, or cause suffering by neglect. This applies whatever the animal, or the situation in which it finds itself.
http://www.rnli.org.uk/
Originally Posted by RNLISaving lives at sea
The RNLI is the charity that provides a 24-hour lifesaving service around the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Our volunteer crews give up their time and comfort to carry out rescues in difficult and often dangerous conditions.