Help A Local Child, the very own charity of 2CR FM, awards grants to groups working with children in the local area. HALC raises money by holding events throughout the year in association with the radio station, including Film Premiere's, Fundraising Dinners, sponsored abseils, and sponsored running events.

A Glimmer of Hope works throughout Ethiopia on sustainable projects developed by and for the people. It takes a similar approach with projects for young people in London, UK and Austin, Texas. The foundation's original endowment covers all administration costs - guaranteeing that 100% of donations go to projects.

A National Voice is the only organisation in England run by and for young people from Care. They exist to give over 60,000 "looked after" children and young people a voice at National level and to create improvements to the Care system.

Aberlour works in Scotland with and for children, young people and families who need additional support, to promote their development and wellbeing.

ARK is an international charity, whose purpose is to transform children’s lives. ARK maximises its impact by funding and managing innovative programmes across three themes – HIV/AIDS (South Africa, Mozambique), Education (UK, Asia) and Children in Care (Eastern Europe). ARK applies rigorous business principles to its work ensuring that its programmes are efficient, accountable and deliver measurable social returns.

It trains and supports communities in Kenya in caring for orphans and vulnerable children, their guardians or single parents and others infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Its holistic approach includes agriculture and nutrition, income generation, schools health education, counselling, education for orphans, childs' rights and material support.

It began its work helping the many children orphaned by Bam earthquake in Iran; providing them with long-term "family-inspired" homes and care. As well as covering the children's basic needs such as; housing, nutrition and healthcare, it ensures a comprehensive quality education that aims at the children's development into self-confident, self reliant and contributing members of society.

ActOne ArtsBase is an inclusive arts organization delivering a wide range of performing and visual arts activities in Hertfordshire. We are proud to be a fully inclusive organisation. Inclusion means welcoming individuals at all skill levels, with and without disabilities - without exception

Adoption UK provides and supports a national self-help network for adoptive parents, prospective adopters and everyone involved in adoption. Such support is vital, as due to the hurt and trauma experienced in their early years, adopted children and young people have unique social, emotional and developmental needs.

The Scotson Technique is a unique, deeply restorative rehabilitation therapy for children and young adults with cerebral palsy, brain injury or brain abnormality. The Technique develops the pattern of recovery by addressing deep core weaknesses within the micro-circulation of the respiratory system which affects structure, metabolism and motor and cognitive function.

Adventure Holidays provides holidays for disadvantaged children in the North East.

For the entire community, the AHOY Centre offers opportunities for everyone to have access to the tidal Thames. Its primary objective is disadvantaged youth and people with disabilities from Greenwich, Lewisham and the surrounding boroughs.It offers participants the experience, opportunities and new horizons gained through water-based activities.

The main goal of the Foundation is to help provide educational, sporting and social opportunities for disadvantaged young people. Website: www.alexrmfoundation.org.uk

Alone In London not only restores stability in the lives of vulnerable young people, who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless, but also commits considerable resources to a range of prevention programmes. Its projects raise awareness amongst school pupils of what homelessness is about, how to defuse conflict - the biggest cause of young people running away from home, and where they can get help if difficulties become too much. On average, each year, over 3,000 young people benefit from Alone In London's support and advice.

Ansar Youth Project (AYP) is an innovative, pilot model of faith and culturally sensitive youth-work based on compassionate values which targets young people from all cultures and communities, but with a focus on ensuring that Muslim youth feel included and involved in their communities.

The Art Room offers art as therapy to children and aged 7-15 using art to raise their self esteem, self confidence and independence. Our aim is to avoid exclusion and help children 'learn and achieve through art' and to avoid exclusion and help re-engage back in to main stream school.

It provides financial assistance for adopted children with special needs.

To offer Westminster young people aged 11-21, a range of high quality, formal and informal learning and recreational opportunities enabling young people to constructively challenge the personal, social and educational disadvantages they face, lead positive, creative and fulfilled lives and contribute to the communities of which they are a part.

B@titude is committed to loving and serving the community of Leatherhead by providing a framework for community and social initiatives. Shaped around a fluid collective of people, B@titude aims to support dreams and ideas that will invest back into the community and quality of life.

The Bala Orphanage and Children's Centre in south west Kenya exists to care for orphans and other needy children by providing food, clothing, education and medical treatment. The Orphanage is run along Christian lines and cares for around 350 children who come from the surrounding area. The Centre is a source of real, practical help and provides pastoral care as well.

As one of the UK's leading children's charities, Barnardo’s believes in children regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. We believe in the abused, the vulnerable, the forgotten and the neglected. We will support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child. We do this because we believe in children.

BBC Children in Need help to positively change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.

Beatbullying has been a huge success story. Crowned double Charity of the Year (2005-2007) and with a string of other awards to its name, beatbullying is changing attitudes and shaping behaviours across a wide spectrum of activities for young people by young people.

Bhola's Children supports a home and a school for orphaned and disabled children on the island of Bhola in the Bay of Bengal, Southern Bangladesh. The charity also finances operations for cleft lips and palates and club feet. It is now raising money for a hostel to accommodate 50 children.

Reducing child head injury and disability caused through cycle related head injury through the education and promotion of cycle helmets and safe cycling. BHIT works in socially challenged areas. Child cyclists are at greater risk of injury. Head injury is the major cause of death and disability affecting them.

bayc creates opportunities for change in the lives of young people and their communities. We work directly with marginalised young people and support over 200 youth groups and projects in the West Midlands. Our vision is to work for a society that recognizes and enables young people as equal partners.

To help local people, provide local solutions through a range of effective grant making programmes in the areas of poverty and deprivation. To stimulate new initiatives and partnerships within the community and to link these with the major regeneration initiatives in the city.

Birmingham Settlement works to overcome social disadvantage in Birmingham through its work in the fields of money and vocational advice, development, care for children and services for older people. The new website is now up and running as of June 2007: www.birminghamsettlement.org.uk

Founded as the Women's University Settlement in 1887, it aims to create opportunities for local people in the area of North Southwark and Waterloo to achieve their social and economic potential by delivering community services that are inclusive, accessible to people who feel marginalised and are free or subsidised.

Bods is an out-door based charity that uses the natural environment to develop community, encourage growth and inspire learning amongst those who would otherwise be the least-likely candidates. We believe positive personal experience inspires individuals to make a positive personal contribution to their own communities and society.

The Lads & Girls Club is a Positive Place for Children and Young People. 3,000 Children and Young People use the Club every week. Some come just to enjoy the new facilities, for others the Club becomes a second home where they know they will always get a warm welcome and find a caring and supportive member of staff ready to help with any problems they may have.

BCT supports causes which make family life easier and are close to the hearts of Bounty Parenting Club members. Beneficiaries are nominated and chosen by our mums on a quarterly basis through Bounty.com. Recent recipients include The Rainbow Centre, Bristol and the Association of Children's Hospices.

The Brent Centre for Young People is committed to the well being of vulnerable young people aged 14 - 21. It provides a comprehensive serve offering Mental Health, Sexual Health and Drugs and Alcohol Service at the Centre - all under one roof. The Centre also provides a specialist Mental Health Service in local secondary schools and engages thousands of young people through outreach in the community offering satellite services, workshops and educational sessions.

Brentford Child Contact Center is a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents and sometimes other family members. They are child-centred environments that provide toys, games and facilities that reflect the diverse needs of children affected by family breakdown.

The school provides a nurturing education for vulnerable children in need of a boarding school place.

This Christian Trust runs a Community Café in Maidenhead supporting young parents (15-25) and young people (11-18). Trained staff and volunteers befriend, mentor and connect young people to other local organisations and agencies who can offer the help they need. Young parents and young people are offered opportunities to learn new skills, have fun and develop their potential. The Trust was a finalist in Charity of the Year in the Royal Borough Business Excellence Awards 2005.

BAAF is a UK-wide charity that helps find secure, loving families for children who can no longer live at home. BAAF's work begins while children are waiting to be fostered or adopted and influences every aspect of childcare in the UK.

The Bromley by Bow Centre works in Tower Hamlets helping some of the poorest communities in the UK. They work with young and old, families and people with disabilities. They help people to break out of poverty by supporting people to; look after their health and wellbeing, gain vital new skills, find employment and make positive changes in their lives.

The Campaign for Bulgaria's Abandoned Children aims to challenge the standards of social care in Bulgaria and promote the practice of community based care for all disabled children and adults.

Bullying UK which was formerly known as Bullying Online helps parents and pupils deal with school bullying by giving practical advice and support to families who are often in despair. There are 30 sections on the website and personal advice is given by email. The website is also used in schools as a teaching resource.

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation gives grants to small, grass root charities and community groups in Cambridgeshire who are working to improve the quality of life for local, often disadvantaged, people. Donations from individuals and local companies make this possible. “CCF - connecting local people who care with good causes that matter”

It is to raise money for the charitable event 'Killiow 2008 - The Music Spectacular' which in turn is raising money for three children's charities, CLIC Sargeant, Children in Need and The Princes Trust.

Founded in 1976, the project operates residential canal boats for children and young people. Boats are available for schools, youth groups and similar organisations for educational, social and recreational purposes. The project also operates boat based social inclusion projects for children and young people from Halton and the surrounding area.

The Cardinal Hume Centre's enduring purpose is to work with homeless young people, badly housed families, refugees, asylum seekers and migrants to break out of the cycle of homelessness and social exclusion through obtaining employment.

CRY is a Christian charity dedicated to caring for disadvantaged, destitute and suffering children, young people and their families. CRY aims to rescue and restore young lives broken by poverty, oppression, exclusion and abuse and to provide appropriate opportunities for a better future. CHANGING LIVES... SAVING FAMILIES... TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES... MAKING A CHRISTIAN DIFFERENCE.

The Carers Resource gives tailored support and information to unpaid carers and vulnerable people. It is an independent, award-winning Yorkshire charity which is open to everyone and offers emotional and practical help to enable them to cope.

Casa Alianza provides care, rehabilitation and legal aid services for over 12,000 Street Children each year in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico. Our approach includes outreach services, crisis centres that are open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, full time residential programmes and community support and family reintegration.

We help people in financial hardship by providing food and clothing. We work with Womens Aide, NSPCC, RSPCA and others to help people. We help with education equipmentand access to education in the UK and around the world. Support for recreation and leisure and healthy living and support for people looking to gain employmentand getting back in to work

Castelnau Centre Project is a charity with a mission to promote a vibrant, self-sustaining community in the Castelnau area. It manages the Castelnau Community Centre a programme of community development projects designed to meet the need of its local residents. The Borough of Richmond is extremely affluent put this small area is isolated and a pocket of deprivation.

The Catholic Children's Society (Westminster) provides support to children who have no family and families and individuals who are in material, emotional or relationship crisis. Services are provided regardless of race or faith.