Charities

We are an independent charity whose shared intention is to alleviate poverty and suffering around the world. We channel our resources into projects that directly connect communities to communities; donor to recipient, person to person. We deliver help on the ground through local partnerships, networks and individuals connecting them with international projects that inspire us, have a gift for their work and a clear vision for what they wish to achieve, we help change lives by meeting basic needs: food, housing, education, shelter, giving people legitimacy and legal status. Our projects are designed to empower greater self-sufficiency, new hope and a more sustainable future – a handshake.

PHM is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present, and future. The People’s History Museum is the home of ideas worth fighting for – where our radical past can inspire and motivate people to take action – to shape a future where ideas of democracy, equality, justice and co-operation are thriving. We all believe in a thriving society; one where people are engaged, involved and actively playing their part. As the ‘go to’ place for democratic engagement we want to help shape this future. We want to make the world a better place! We will make sure people care about the world they live in, get involved in their communities, engage with the democratic process and use their right to vote. We will provide information, inspiration and ideas for people who ask: Why should I get involved? Why should I care? Why should I vote? Who are we? We are a museum of ideas – ideas that are powerful, radical, innovative and world-changing – ideas that unite and bring people together – today’s ideas worth fighting for, as well as yesterday’s. Walking through the museum brings you face to face with these word-changing ideas – election by ballot, votes for women, workers rights to fair pay, equality for all regardless of gender, race, sexuality, age or disability – and many more. We are the only place where these ideas are brought to life through our collections, exhibitions and programmes. Every object in our collection has played its part in the fight for democracy and equality. Each placard, banner, badge and poster has been held by different hands fighting for different causes – but all working together to make a difference. We share inspiring stories that need to be told – of the people who fought for ideas – people who dared to be different and who made a change. We are keeping the people’s history alive and will continue to do so. We are the People’s Museum; we welcome everyone and we connect people. We believe in the importance of conversation, discussion and debate. Our museum is full of passion and emotion – triggering memories, reminding people of ideas worth fighting for today, provoking change in people’s thinking and doing. We are at our best when we co-operate and work with others – with our partners, our audiences and with each other. We support current and future activists and campaigners. We provide space for other people’s voices, ideas and campaigns. We collaborate and co-create with communities, groups, artists and others. We open up our collections, stories, spaces and staff to all. We share our unique resources to ask questions, generate ideas and provoke action. For sparking people’s curiosity and imagination, creating energy and excitement, eliciting a reaction and giving power to the people!

Changing the world. One story at a time. People’s Voice Media is a civil society organisation established in 1995, that uses storytelling as a tool for social change in the UK and across Europe. As a team we: - Learn and adapt - Work collaboratively and equitably - Act authentically and with integrity - Come with optimism and joy Our Board, team, and network of freelancers are a diverse group of people committed to working in this way to achieve our vision. In 2007 we launched the Community Reporting methodology and began to build the Community Reporter Network. Community Reporting is a digital storytelling approach that supports people’s participation in research, policy-making, service development, and decision-making processes. We know we cannot achieve our ambitions alone. The Community Reporter Network now spans the UK and Europe. It has 50+ active partner organisations from different sectors in the arenas of policy, research and services, and has trained over 2,000 Community Reporters. The core objectives of our work are to: - Enable people’s lived experience to be heard, and provide platforms for marginalised voices - Support people, communities and organisations to use lived experience to address inequalities and injustices - Inform and influence services and policies so that they better meet people’s needs and enable people to live well Our work will put lived experience at the heart of service improvement, policy development, and research practices.

Perth Youth Orchestra was founded in 1962 by two Perth musicians, Louis Barnett and John Davie, with the support of a small number of parents.  It gave its first concert on 25th June 1964.  The orchestra is a registered charity in Scotland.  PYO is sustained both by the young players desire to excel and by their determination to succeed.  The orchestra regularly performs in Perth, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at international festivals.

Petals is the Baby Loss Counselling Charity. We provide free-of-charge specialist counselling to support the mental health of women, men and couples who experience pregnancy or baby loss. Our counsellors provide a safe space to guide parents through the grief and trauma of their devastating experience to a place of reconciliation and hope for the future. Our national online video counselling service provides psychological support to people across the UK, and in some areas we also provide counselling in person, in partnership with hospital Trusts.

Pets As Therapy (PAT) is a national charity that enhances the health and wellbeing of thousands of people in communities across the UK. We strive to ensure that everyone, no matter their circumstances, has access to the companionship of an animal. Our volunteers and their temperament-assessed pets visit establishments such as care homes, hospitals, hospices, schools and prisons, and bring smiles to many faces. People of all ages get the chance to chat to someone — and stroke and cuddle a friendly dog or cat.