Make a Medic is a charity created by junior doctors in the UK, to support medical education and public health initiatives in developing countries. The ethos of Make a Medic is to make more medics abroad and improve health outcomes within their communities.
Mires Beck is a registered charity attached to a working nursery and conservation site in East Yorkshire, providing work experience and social therapeutic horticulture for adults who live with the challenges of learning difficulties, Autism and physical disabilities.
This project focuses on bringing local & foreign specialists together at the heart of conservation in Africa, giving them the skills and support they need to be effective on the ground. In short, we’re helping to build real leaders in a continent that desperately needs it.
National Park Rescue works to protect African national parks at risk due to the poaching of wildlife. They work on the ground with locally recruited people to restore law enforcement and tackle corruption where it is affecting a park’s long-term survival.
The Foundation worked with the Inga Foundation to produce several films to help them raise awareness of this issue and their solution.
Scotland’s landscape, whilst impressive and what many would use as an example of a healthy landscape, is anything but. Compared to what it was only a few hundred years ago, it is devoid of life. Devastated boggy grassland and treeless moors stretching beyond the horizon has become the dominant land type.
CatZero is a Humber-wide charity committed to making a lasting positive and personal change in the lives of children, young people, families, and adults.
The densely populated Derringham area of Hull is in need of more locally accessible community facilities. Also, as the cost-of-living crisis bites, the need for local spaces that meet community needs has never been more vital. The Bank’s aim is to convert this disused bank into a multi-functional space for community interest groups, mental health awareness, local facility links, police surgeries, youth clubs, OAP groups, a community café, private office spaces, and computers for the community to use.
Whilst most traditional lifeboats respond to emergencies, Tees River Rescue believe that prevention is better. Their volunteer teams patrol the river at peak times to increase the chance of being in the right place should something go wrong, as well as providing local education and search and rescue assistance.
The team at Nurdle are committed to cleaning up the microplastics that devastate beaches across the UK. Microplastics are extremely hard to remove from the environment en masse, so Nurdle has designed and developed three different tools that can help people clean more efficiently.
Brinsley Animal Rescue is a passionate, volunteer-led charity in Nottinghamshire that offers a lifeline to neglected, injured, and unwanted animals. From ex-farm animals and abandoned pets to injured wildlife, they provide specialist care, rehabilitation, and safe sanctuary. Every animal receives compassion and a second chance, thanks to the team’s tireless efforts and support from their community of animal lovers and advocates.
Jubilee Life College delivers free daytime courses across three 10‑week terms to boost confidence, social skills, qualifications, and well‑being for adults from marginalised backgrounds including unemployment, mental‑health challenges, social exclusion, and learning differences. Open at multiple Hull venues, it offers photography, cooking, fitness, crafts, games, and recovery groups.
Howarths Foundation tackles homelessness in Yorkshire through training, mentorship, and employment opportunities. Their “Business Building Futures” programme helps individuals rebuild their lives by fostering independence and reducing stigma. Donations support vital services like housing advice and job training, creating hope and dignity for vulnerable people.
The Will Garvey Trust Foundation, based in Derbyshire, was established following the death of Will Garvey. Its mission is to create ‘talking communities’ to prevent youth suicide. Through Wellbeing Libraries, Workshops, and Care Packs, the Foundation supports young people facing mental health challenges. Their impactful initiatives offer vital resources and reassurance, fostering a community where young people feel heard, supported, and hopeful.
Dad La Soul is reshaping the narrative of fatherhood with its unique Trojan Horse approach. By providing dads with a kick-ass social life and a ready-made, expert, peer-led support network, they create a space for fathers to talk about what they usually ignore. Many dads feel isolated and overwhelmed, struggling with the pressures of parenthood and modern life. Through their sessions, Dad La Soul helps fathers reconnect, find support, and strengthen their roles.
Boss & Brew Academy is a Cardiff-based social enterprise empowering young people through the art of coffee. Focused on boosting confidence, enhancing employability, and promoting diversity in hospitality, the charity offers free barista training and work experience opportunities to young people who might otherwise struggle to access them. With deep community ties, the organisation is tackling Cardiff’s youth unemployment, building skills, transforming futures, and inspiring positive change.
By addressing both food insecurity and deer overpopulation, Fair Feast is creating a sustainable and impactful solution for local communities in Scotland. They process surplus deer into nutrient-dense venison products, reducing waste while providing low-carbon, healthier, protein-rich food to food banks. Through strategic partnerships and innovative operations, Fair Feast is making a lasting difference in both community wellbeing and environmental conservation.
Based in Brighton, Sussex Dolphin Project is a dedicated marine conservation organisation committed to understanding and protecting local dolphin species. Through research, education, and community engagement, they work to safeguard Sussex’s marine life and coastal ecosystems. Their team, made up of passionate volunteers and specialists, actively collaborates with local communities to enhance biodiversity and inspire action for marine conservation.
Fathoms Free is a volunteer-led marine conservation group focused on removing ghost fishing gear and plastic waste from the UK’s coastal waters. Their efforts help protect marine life from entanglements and ingestion, promoting a healthier ecosystem. Through hands-on clean-ups and advocacy, they raise awareness and encourage action to combat marine pollution.
Dronfield First Responders are trained volunteers who provide life-saving care during medical emergencies like cardiac arrests and strokes. Working with East Midlands Ambulance Service, they respond quickly within their community, often arriving before ambulances. Equipped with defibrillators and oxygen, their swift actions improve survival rates and reduce complications. Relying on donations, they play a vital role in supporting the NHS and safeguarding Dronfield residents.