National Charities

Distributes money raised by the National Lottery to community groups and to projects that improve health, education and the environment.

Working to create a society motivated to give ever more effectively, transforming lives and communities around the world.

Supplier of greeting cards that works with charity organisations through out the UK. Buy cards and make a charitable contribution along the way.

Provides a searchable database of UK-based charities. Locate specific organizations by category or direct search.

UK government department helps charities use their resources effectively. Includes a register of charities in England and Wales.

Choose from over 50 national, local and international charities and view the selections of cards. Includes prices and contact information

Workplace Giving - promotes and raises awareness of payroll giving. Contains information for employers, charities and individuals.

News and information from a range of UK charities. Online donation facility available for each charity.

Charity helps young people through training, business loans, grants, personal development and study support. Find locations of centres

Help the Aged is a British organization addressing global geriatric issues. Website lists their mission, services, programs, campaigns, and products. Find a local branch near Leigh

The National Benevolent Fund for the Aged has worked to improve the quality of life for older people on low incomes, for over 50 years. By offering a select range of practical services they actively encourage independent living in old age and help to combat loneliness.

Find animal welfare bodies/associations and institutes listed by Kent and Leigh or by Charity name.

Caring for working equines overseas

Click Animals Box on Search Frame to find full list of Animal Charities with contact details and links. Then you will be able to find local branches of many of the national charities for your own Leigh area.

Charity provides technological know-how, advice and computer equipment to assist disabled people at home or at work. Find details of the services and volunteer opportunities in the Leigh area

Charity Choice lets you choose from an extensive list of national and local charities - some with local branches around Leigh

Resource site operated by disabled people provides info on health, medicines, alternative cures, charities, support groups, and benefits.

Charity involved in helping the disabled become mobile. Find advice on schemes, press releases, eligibility requirements, and DSS information.

Charity raises public awareness of litter, pollution and waste and reminds them of their role in keeping the environment clean. Organise or join a local litter pick campaign - find one near you through the KBT website.

Charity that promotes the understanding of environmental issues in children. Read about its education activities, school's work and talks.

ARC - the Arthritis Research Campaign. This is a huge site - both about raising and spending money on this crucial area of research

Fight for Sight is the UK's leading charity in the battle against blindness, funding research into the prevention and treatment of eye disease and injury. Find fundraising events near you.

Multiple Sclerosis Society website. Use their interactive map to find support groups, therapies, fundraising events near Leigh

Amnesty International UK is the UK section of the international human rights membership organisation, Amnesty International.

Send a Cow gives direct practical help to poor farmers in Africa, supporting them in their efforts to find lasting solutions to the problems of poverty and malnutrition.

United Nations Childrens Fund

An agency of the churches in the UK and Ireland, Christian Aid works wherever the need is greatest, irrespective of religion. It supports local organisations, which are best placed to understand local needs, as well as giving help on the ground through 16 overseas offices.

The Army's national charity

Promoting welfare of ex service men and women

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association