When Jan and Liz became friends during their treatment for breast cancer, they realised there was no group to join that didn’t focus on the disease, but brought together the courage, strengths and determination of those affected to provide a encouragement and support to others in a way that could create positive changes for individuals. Members often go on to support others as a result of their own experiences, which is what makes this a truly special charity run by local people in the Hull and East Yorkshire area.
The Matthew Good Foundation was created in memory of Matthew Good who sadly passed away while running for charity. One of the aims of the Foundation is to promote safety and best practice in race medicine and treatment of illnesses commonly found during marathons and other similar events. These types of illnesses most commonly include, hyperthermia (overheating), hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), hyponatremia (low blood salt) and sudden cardiac arrest.
In the north of the Philippines live indigenous groups and tribes, nestled amongst the mountains and forests. Largely the have been left to their own devices and happily existed for millennia. However, with an increasing corrupt and dictatorial government, these communities are now being marginalised and even murdered to make way for government hydro & mining schemes.
We support an NGO who aims to setup trading cooperatives within the Congo which add value for products that the Pygmy people collect.
Harry’s Hydrocephalus Awareness Trust (Harry’s HAT) was founded in 2018 to help children and their families who are affected by Hydrocephalus (water on the brain). Harry’s HAT aims to make life better for children and their families who are affected by Hydrocephalus, by working towards a cure.
Khushi Kantha aims to create opportunities for mothers in Bangladesh by using their existing embroidery skills to create products that are marketable in high-income countries such as the UK. Every purchase will empower a mother in Bangladesh to provide for her children with dignity and contribute to the circular economy. To turn this vision into a reality, Khushi Kantha needs funds to set up full-scale production in Bangladesh.
Mind Moves is a mobile mentoring service based in Merseyside, taking place from a car, or on a walk – literally, while on the move, aimed at supporting people with their mental and physical health and guidance around better decision making. It is a referral service, aimed at supporting people from 11 years to adults who need a little extra support or guidance.
The Yorkshire Rewilding Network aims to bring together anyone in the region who has an interest in rewilding — to inspire one-another, share knowledge and experience, and work towards a brighter, more sustainable future for all inhabitants… be they creatures great or small.
A group of volunteers that got together in March 2020 after realising the demand for fresh food within the local food banks was growing daily. They started to grow from seed fresh fruit and vegetables to supply the local food banks and schools projects within Reading and Wokingham area and want to expand to other areas across the UK.
By supporting the work of the Inga Foundation we can alleviate poverty and improve the environment, by supporting farmers to take up an alternative sustainable farming technique.
Ocean Buffer Project is a community-led environmental group in Cornwall. Volunteers grow marine microalgae in small, off-grid “mini ocean” systems, capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as it grows. They also build the tanks and monitor the algae, turning ocean science into something anyone can take part in. In addition, the project is now expanding into a native plant nursery to help restore biodiversity and protect Cornwall’s coastline.
Guardians UK is a woodland charity working in Southeast London, West Sussex and Ceredigion, Wales. It grows native trees, trains people to care for threatened forests and brings volunteers together to plant them. Its Ceredigion site is turning a Sitka spruce plantation into native woodland. In autumn 2026, the charity plans to plant around 2,000 native trees in Wales, its biggest planting so far.
LionAid is a small UK charity working to protect wild lions in Africa. In the Amboseli area of Kenya, it helps Maasai communities keep livestock safe from lions using solar lights and a shared “insurance herd”. Since the project began in 2022, LionAid reports that no lions have been killed in retaliation in the project area. Lions are listed as vulnerable to extinction on the global Red List of threatened species, so every one saved matters.
Cotswolds Rivers Trust is a small charity working to protect and restore rivers across the Cotswolds, including the upper Thames. Through its Streamlining the Infant Thames project, local people learn to test water quality and spot signs of pollution. Around 20 volunteers along the river now help track its health. Their work aims to keep the river healthier through dry summers and wet winters, while protecting wildlife and reducing flood risk.
Caithness Seal Rehab & Release is a volunteer-run seal hospital in the far north of Scotland. It rescues sick, injured and abandoned grey and common seal pups, cares for them and returns them to the sea. Since opening in 2022, the team has rescued 130 pups and released 121 back into the wild. Now, a pup born at the hospital is expected to become Scotland’s first rehabilitated seal to carry a satellite tag.
Hornsea First Aid Centre was born out of necessity in 2018, when the town lost its Minor Injuries Unit. What started as a portacabin staffed by volunteers has grown into a vital community service, treating hundreds of patients a year and supporting local events across Hornsea.
The Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance supports people recovering from breast cancer, BRCA-related surgery, or gender-affirming surgery. Founded by tattoo artist Tanya Buxton in Cheltenham 2021, MTA helps people access high-quality areola and mastectomy tattoos. It does this through a voucher scheme and a growing network of vetted artists across the country, helping people rebuild confidence and identity after surgery.
The MoneyHeave Community Project is a grassroots organisation helping young adults and underrepresented communities take control of their finances. Founded by finance professional Roneish Myers, MoneyHeave runs practical workshops on budgeting, debt and saving. These sessions build skills and confidence in places where financial advice is often out of reach. Two in three young adults lack confidence managing money, so MoneyHeave is working to change that, one workshop at a time.
Recycle-IT! is a community interest company based in Bolton, tackling digital exclusion and e-waste by collecting, refurbishing and redistributing IT equipment to people and community groups who need it most. Since launching, the organisation has diverted over 270 tonnes of e-waste from landfill, redistributed more than 3,500 devices, and given dozens of volunteers valuable training and new skills along the way.
Otterhead is an off-grid nature reserve on the Somerset/Devon border, south of Taunton, freely open to the public. The Otterhead Estate Trust manages much of the site, maximising biodiversity and wildlife habitats, while restoring heritage features. The Forest School, based at the Coach House, supports children with complex needs. Their zero-carbon electricity is now generated from a micro hydro-electric turbine, but beavers are damming the water supply nightly, putting this hard-won progress at risk.