Charities
Providing help, support and rescue for abused, neglected and abandonded animals in and around Somerset .
Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) funds specialist equipment, training and services; going above and beyond the provision of the NHS to help enhance treatment and facilities across Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT). We raise funds for all the departments and services throughout the vast #teamHDFT footprint for the benefit of all patients, their families and staff. We hold lots of events and initiatives all year round along with supporting teams and individuals to undertake their own fundraising journeys. All donations and fundraising helps to fund new equipment, training and to improve the experiences and environment for our service users across our Hospital and wider community. With your support, we can carry forward the excellent work, which benefits our patients, their families and members of staff for many years to come.
To preserve and protect good health for the public benefit by:- a) Promoting the understanding of the effects and risks of concussion, repetitive head impacts, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and other associated neurogenerative diseases in sportsmen and sportswomen and the prevention of them through research and to publish the useful results arising from the research and the public domain; and b) Providing practical support to individuals who have suffered from concussion, post-concussion, RHI, CTE and other associated neurodegenerative diseases principally from playing football and their families.
Head Up, is a full not for profit, UK Armed Forces Charity. Their mission is to stem the suicide rate and improve the quality of lives within the Armed Forces community. They do this by educating and encouraging individuals to implement positive mindset methods into their daily routine. Giving a deeper understanding and awareness on subjects such as Nutrition, Physical Activity, Sleep, Breathing Techniques, Understanding of Hormones, Animal Therapy, Music Therapy, Morning and Evening Routines, and much more. They conduct One-on-One Help, Wellness Presentations Wellness Days, Wellness Fairs & Events, Mini Retreats, and are developing a 7-day Residential Retreat. Head Up requires no medical evaluation or doctors’ notes, they are here for everyone, no matter their mindset. Everything they do is completely free of charge. Anyone who has served or is still serving within the Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and Royal Marines, including all Reservists, are entitled to benefit from their services.