Charities

WAY is the only national charity in the UK for people aged 50 or under when their partner died. It’s a club that nobody wants to be eligible to join, but we are so glad that our members find us. We are a place for people who have experienced an untimely loss to understand and have compassion for those experiencing the same. Quite simply, to be able to say: “I know”. Our service offers a peer-to-peer support group operating with a network of volunteers who have been bereaved at a young age themselves, so they understand exactly what other members are going through.

Winchester Cathedral (UK)

We Are With You provide free and confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. We work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

WellBeing of Women is the only UK charity funding vital research into all aspects of reproductive health in three key areas; gynaecological cancers, pregnancy and birth, and quality of life problems.

WellChild is the new name for Children Nationwide. WellChild is a charity with a simple aim. To make children better. All sick children. Since 1977, WellChild has been the UKs leading medical research charity for children funding research at Hospitals and Centres of Excellence across all areas of childhood illnesses including meningitis, cancer, autism, premature birth, diabetes, Downs Syndrome, liver disease, rare disorders and pain - in fact any that blight the life of a child. We have made significant advances in many areas, developing new treatments and cures as well as new ways to minimise the stress and trauma of treatment to ensure children grow into healthy adults. We also offer support and information services. These include Wellchild childrens Nurses to help treat and support chronically ill children in their own homes; a Helpline, (0845 122 8636) to provide confidential information and advice to children, their carers and families and healthcare professionals; a children Health Website (www.childrenfirstforhealth.co.uk) giving information and signposting to more detailed advice; and Helping Hands, a network of volunteers to provide assistance to families with sick children.

Welsh Charity.