We are the only independent charity dedicated to securing the future of National Parks in England and Wales. Our independence from government means we can speak out for Protected Landscapes when no-one else can. Founded in 1936, we bring together a campaigning collective of organisations and individuals from all walks of life united in common cause. Our first campaigns resulted in the creation of our National Parks. Now, inspired by our past, we fight for the future. We want a world where nature and people are thriving in our National Parks, where wildlife is wild and natural beauty is protected for generations to come; which everyone, no matter their age or background, can access, feel inspired by and fight to protect the future of these truly amazing landscapes. With National Parks at the heart of everything we do, we’re here to unite, inspire and empower everyone to take action.
Willen Park South, Japonica Lane, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK15 9JY
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United Kingdom
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Community
Founded in 1981, Camphill Milton Keynes (CMK*) provides support and a meaningful working life for adults with a wide range of learning difficulties. Over fifty residents live together with volunteer staff and their families in ten separate households. Together they form a community of one hundred people living on several sites on the neighbouring housing estates of Pennyland and Willen Park. Our aim is to create a safe and stimulating environment, fully integrated into the surrounding community, that allows individuals to develop in accordance with their own needs.
The charity is unique in that it is the only one dedicated to the research of cancer control. The team have guidelines to help minimise the risk of developing cancer and in-depth information about treatments. Research into food and chemicals used in daily live has shown an increased risk in developing cancer while others have shown to help prevent it. With donations the charity can continue their important work.
The vision of Cancer Research UK is to conquer Cancer through world-class research. We are the largest volunteer-supported cancer research organisation in the world. With a dedicated team of 3,000 scientists and an annual scientific spend of more than £176 million - raised almost entirely through public donations - we are working to achieve our objectives.
Rock Cottage, Honey Lane, Selbourne, Hampshire, GU34 3BZ
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United Kingdom
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The Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) is the only national charity in the UK devoted exclusively to funding research into the development of cancer vaccines and offering them to patients around the UK. Our vision is that vaccines will become a standard treatment for cancer for a wide range of cancers increasing survival rates and patients quality of life.
Angel Building, 407 St John Street, Angel, London, UK, EC1V 4AD
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United Kingdom
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Medical
CancerHelp UK is the patient information website of Cancer Research UK. We have over 6,000 pages of free web-based cancer information, covering more than 95% of cancer diagnoses in the UK and a unique searchable database of UK cancer trials. For further information, please see the website, http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/, or telephone the above number to get in touch with the Information Nurses.
