Charities

Compassion UK is a leading children’s charity, with a relentless passion to empower every child left vulnerable by poverty. Our approach to fighting poverty is highly focused and personal. It’s summed up in three simple words: Compassion for children. For 66 years, we’ve been giving children the opportunity to escape the suffering and fear poverty brings.

Compton Verney is an art gallery in a magnificent Adam House, set in grounds landscaped by Capability Brown. Opened in 2004, the gallery has a permanent collection of British, Italian, German and Chinese art and shows temporary exhibitions of historic and contemporary art. Our aim is to make art accessible to all.

Computer Aid uses computer and digital technology to alleviate poverty and overcome disadvantage.

Computers for Charities provides wide ranging support to Charities and Voluntary groups through I.T support and advice. Services include consultancy, non profit sales of new and second user equipment. Plus educational and vocational programmes within the UK and Overseas. Computers for Charities recycles and refurbishes donated computer equipment, including mobile phones, inkjet and laser cartridges.

Our Mission is to enable absolutely poor people to achieve major improvements in their lifestyles which are sustainable without ongoing support from Concern. To this end we will work with the poor themselves and with local and International partners who share our vision to create just and peaceful societies where the poor can exercise their fundamental rights.

CCCS is the UK's leading debt help charity. We provide free debt advice and debt solutions including Debt Management Plans and IVAs. All our advice is confidential, impartial and free of charge.

Contact a Family provides information, advice and support to families caring for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs. We have up to date information on local services and sources of support for families with disabled children. We support families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability. Our services are free and open to any parent/carer or family member. We also support practitioners working with families. No eligibility criteria It is a free service. Contact a Family helpline For information or advice on any aspect of caring for a disabled child contact our national freephone helpline o Telephone: (0808) 808 3555 o Opening hours : Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm, o Email: helpline@cafamily.org.uk Our team of trained advisers includes education specialists and a dedicated welfare rights team. Contact a Family website Our website offers up-to-date information on hundreds of medical conditions, extensive information on benefits and services as well as a wider range of support, information and advice for families. You can link with families going through similar experiences, down load our resources. www.cafamily.org.uk Parents can follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/contactafamily or Twitter: www.twitter.com/contactafamily as sources of information and links to parents.