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AVP is a registered charity which helps people who want to handle conflict well without resorting to or being the victim of violence. It runs workshops in which participants understand how to communicate with others better, learn new skills to use in difficult situations and… Read more

Grants for children in need. One-off grants for activities/items/trips that children's families are unable to afford. Child must be under 18 and disadvantaged due to financial circumstances, disability/ill-health, or another category of disadvantage. Poverty alone will usually be insufficient for a grant. PLEASE NOTE: The charity… Read more

The Alzheimer’s Society is a support and research charity for people with dementia, their families, and carers. Read more

Amber is a charity that supports young adults (aged 18-30) facing complex problems. They offer homeless support to transform their lives, by helping them move away from homelessness, out of unemployment and work towards better, brighter and healthier futures. They provide much more than a… Read more

Ambitious about Autism is a charity for children and young people with autism. They provide services, raise awareness and understanding, and campaign for change. Through Treehouse School and Ambitious Support, they offer specialist education and support. Their expert team provides specialist training for parents/carers of… Read more

Raising awareness and understanding of autism is critical to ensuring children and young people with autism can learn, thrive, and achieve and our training programme is just one way we achieve this.  Ambitious about Autism deliver a set of training courses for both parents and… Read more

The network is a safe moderated space for autistic young people aged 16 to 25 to  understand their autistic identity and reduce isolation and loneliness that many feel.  Young people will be able to take part in peer support sessions, share experiences and find volunteering,… Read more

The Woking group of Amnesty International participates in campaigns such as the recent ones on Stop Violence Against Women, Control Arms, torture, human rights in China, and refugees. They also raise specific cases and issues of concern and press for legislative changes where appropriate. Read more

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is a UK wide charity operating to support people at risk from severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. The Anaphylaxis Campaign provides advice by telephone, e-mail, factsheets, film, and online channels, it also offers workshops and support groups for parents and young people. Read more

They want to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives. They aim to achieve this through weekly, free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups for men aged over 18. Read more