Charities

We are the largest Donkey Sanctuary in the world, dedicated to the care and welfare of donkeys and mules worldwide.

The Drinkaware Trust is an independent UK-wide, public-facing body with the objective of positively changing public behaviour and the national drinking culture to help reduce alcohol misuse and minimise alcohol-related harm.

EDS UK provides support, advice and information to those living with all types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. We believe nobody should be left to fight on their own. Every person with EDS should have access to the appropriate medical services and care. We run a free helpline and support groups around the UK.

The Encephalitis Society - Action for Support, Awareness & Research (operating name of The Encephalitis Support Group), a UK charity, was established in 1994, in response to the overwhelming lack of information on encephalitis for people affected by the condition and their need for mutual support in coming to terms with its consequences. Encephalitis is the potentially fatal inflammation of the brain usually caused by a viral infection: the neurological damage (acquired brain injury) which this causes can result in long-term disability. The aim of the Society is to improve the quality of life of all people affected directly and indirectly by encephalitis. In 2002 it was resolved to formally extend the membership and services of the Society to include the Republic of Ireland. Full information on the services of the Society can be found on its website. The above telephone number, is for our Advice/Helpline, however, for Administration enquiries, please telephone (01653) 692 583.

The Exuberant Trust is a local charity which supports young people in Oxfordshire (under the age of 30) who are developing their interest in any of the creative arts e.g. music, drama, dance, art & crafts, multi-media, etc. and who are in financial need of a small ,one-off grant (maximum £500) to help fund a specific project or activity. The Exuberant Trust raises funds by organising concerts throughout the year and from donations received from its supporters. Successful applicants are encouraged to take part in concerts and other activities in support of the Trust.

The Food Chain is a charity that provides nutritionally balanced and ethnically specific meals and groceries to people who are housebound with HIV related illnesses in London. We rely on the support of our wonderful volunteers and donors to continue to provide this vital service.

The Foster Care Charity (FCC) - formerly known as the Foster Care Co-operative – has been placing children in caring, supportive, family homes for 25 years – (since 1999). We provide short and long term fostering placements for children from birth to 17 years through our network of amazing foster carers across central and northern England. As an independent, Not-For-Profit foster care agency, we ensure that any surplus income is re-invested so we can provide more individual foster care support; recruit and train more foster carers; and help support the provision of stable, loving, home environments for more children. We are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives. We commit to providing the best possible fostering support to help them be happy and successful. Through our matching process, we take great care to match children with foster carers. There is no pressure to place children in order to maximise profit. We value our foster carers and their dedication to providing support that will change a child’s life. We are proud that our average child placement length is almost 3 years.

The Fostering Network aims to ensure the highest standards of care for all children and young people who are fostered, through the provision of training, advice, support, information and consultancy services. Founded in 1974, Fostering Network works to: define high standards and best practice for foster care; assist local authorities, agencies and individuals to work effectively in the best interests of fostered children; inform, influence and persuade policy makers on foster care issues; and improve public understanding of foster care.