Duchenne UK is a lean, ambitious charity with a clear vision: to fund and accelerate treatments and find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a devastating muscle wasting disease and is the most common genetic killer of children worldwide.
A personal development programme for 14-25 year olds, the Award involves over 225,000 young people in the UK. We work with all young people, including young offenders, special needs young people and the socially excluded, to build confidence, develop skills and reward individual achievement and progress.
8 West Alley, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, UK, SG5 1EG
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
CATEGORY:
Health
The Dyspraxia Foundation is a national, registered charity with its administrative and fundraising centre in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Founded in 1987, it is financed entirely by membership subscriptions and private donations. The Foundation acts as a resource and information centre for those wishing to learn more about dyspraxia, its diagnosis and treatment. The Foundation operates a telephone help line, publishes information on dyspraxia, maintains a website with useful information, organises conferences and has a current membership of over 1000. The Foundation supports people in the community through a national network of over 30 Local Groups. In addition the Foundation supports affected adult. The Dyspraxia Foundation has adopted the following Mission Statement: “The Foundation seeks every opportunity to increase understanding of Dyspraxia, particularly among professionals in health and education and employment, and to spread understanding of how those who have the condition can be helped.”
89 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London, UK, SE1 7TP
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
CATEGORY:
Mental Health
The Dystonia Society is the only UK-wide charity to provide practical and emotional support for the upward of 40,000 people living with dystonia, their families and carers as well as seeking to raise awareness in the general public of issues affecting people with dystonia. Dystonia is an incurable neurological movement disorder which causes involuntary and sustained muscle spasms which can be very painful as well as causing abnormal movement and postures. Dystonia affects men and women of all ages and ethnic groups with childhood dystonia being particularly distressing.
Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK, OX14 4QZ
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
CATEGORY:
Environment
Environmental charity connecting people to the natural world. At Earth Trust we believe that the best way to look after the places we love is to change the way we live. Food and Farming - Water and Wetlands - Future Forests - Living History - Reducing Our Footprint.
Earthwatch is an environmental charity that supports scientific research into environmental issues, including climate change, sustainable resource management, oceans and sustainable communities. As part of its work, Earthwatch engages people from diverse countries, cultures and organisations, inspiring them to take responsibilities for the environment.
