Organisations

Women's Environmental Network Women's Environmental Network- Campaigns on issues that link women, health and the environment with information on menstrual products, cosmetics, cleaning products, furnishings, a… Centre for Women's Studies Centre for Women's Studies- Base for feminist and gender-oriented teaching and research. The centre adopts a women-centred and interdisciplinary approach to the changing nature of… Youth Adventure Trust Youth Adventure Trust- A youth development charity working with vulnerable children from across Wiltshire and Swindon. Information about their mountain based team-building activit… Fairbridge Fairbridge- Working with young people against the challenges of inner-city life such as drugs, truancy, unemployment and juvenile crime. Details of 12 centres nationwide, projects… Youth Justice Board for England and Wales Youth Justice Board for England and Wales- Events and news on youth justice reforms, aimed at preventing youth crime by tackling delays, and helping young people towards more posi… The Guardian: A Fairer Chance The Guardian: A Fairer Chance- Information on the aims and activities of the Fairbridge charity, with background information. Development in Action Development in Action- Development non-governmental organisation run by young people for young people, to promote engagement in global issues amongst young people in the UK. Foundation for Peace Foundation for Peace- An educational peace charity which aims to inspire and enable people to lead more peaceful lives. Youth Net Youth Net- UK youth charity dedicated to providing frank and unbiased information to enable young people to make informed choices. The Hyelm Group The Hyelm Group- Accommodation for young people coming to London to work or study. Hyelm is a registered charity, a non-profit making concern and a Registered Social Landlord. JEDI (Joined in Equity, Diversity and Interdependence in Northern Ireland) JEDI (Joined in Equity, Diversity and Interdependence in Northern Ireland)- An initiative to bring together Northern Ireland youth, in a creative partnership to promote change and… British Youth Council British Youth Council- Independent charity run for and by young people representing their views to central and local government, political parties, pressure groups and the media. … The Prince's Trust The Prince's Trust- Helps young people through training, skill building, business loans, grants, personal development and study support outside school. Multilingual site with full… Birmingham Wheels Park Birmingham Wheels Park- A partnership between Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Probation Service which aims to develop young people's personal and social skills through t… Nautical Training Corps Nautical Training Corps- A uniformed youth organisation based in the south of England, aiming to help young people develop their full potential. Includes profile, news, informatio… The Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade The Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade- An Anglican uniformed youth organisation whose aim is to provide young people with handholds to life through fun, fellowship, adventure… Age UK Age UK- Information on aging issues, campaigns, annual reports and a list of local chapters. Non-profit. U3A - The University of the Third Age U3A - The University of the Third Age- Self-help organisation for people no longer in full-time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly … Cinnamon Trust Cinnamon Trust- National charity for the elderly set up with a view that pets can provide benefit to the well-being of elderly owners. Provides information on the organisation, ca… Elderly Accommodation Counsel Elderly Accommodation Counsel- Charity aiming to help older people make informed choices about their care needs. Includes details of services provided, plus how individuals can sh… HousingCare.org HousingCare.org- Offering information and advice for elderly people and their families looking into housing options. Includes retirement housing directory, appraisal tools and lib… Life Academy Life Academy- Works to enable people to manage change from mid-life onwards. Details of courses and advice available, how to join, and latest news. Action on Elder Abuse Action on Elder Abuse- National organisation aiming to prevent the abuse of older people by raising awareness, education, and research. Details of activities, volunteer programmes… Civil Service Pensioners' Association Civil Service Pensioners' Association- A voluntary body which campaigns on behalf of all pensioners from the civil service and related bodies. Details of membership, services and … Irish Genealogical Research Society Irish Genealogical Research Society- Covering Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the society's website gives details of library holdings, publications, membership, and … East Surrey Family History Society East Surrey Family History Society- Covers the east of Surrey and part of Greater London. Includes activities, meetings, publications, membership and research centre. The Family History Society of Martin The Family History Society of Martin- Forums, events, publications, links and articles. Cave Family History Society Cave Family History Society- The society collects data and information covering all nations of the world where members of the Cave family have settled. The Quaker Family History Society The Quaker Family History Society- Aims to encourage and assist people interested in tracing the history of Quaker families in Britain and Ireland. The Palgrave Society The Palgrave Society- Co-ordinates research into the history of the Palgrave families.