Charities

This is a selection of some charities whose website you may find useful. If there are any missing, please drop us an email.

Age Concern Age Concern is the UK's largest organisation working with and for older people.

Aspire ASPIRE works with people with spinal cord injury to create opportunity, choice and independence for disabled people in society

BBC Children In Need Children in Need supports children in the UK

British Dyslexia Association The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. Their vision is that of a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people to reach their potential.

Children Today Children Today is a National Charity, working at a Local level to provide grants for vital, life-changing equipment for children and young people with sickness or disabilities, across the UK.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Working to support those who are affected by Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, also
known as Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy or Peroneal Muscular Atrophy

Dreams Come True Charity Dreams Come True Charity has helped lift the spirits of numerous children with very serious or terminal medical conditions all over the UK by giving them that ‘once in a life-time’ dream experience.

Epilepsy Action Contains everything you need to know about epilepsy

Family Fund The Family Fund ‘… champion an inclusive society where families with severely disabled or seriously ill children have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life’

Mencap Mencap work with people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.

National Autistic Society National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.

NSPCC The NSPCC is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children

React React helps children with life limiting illness

RNIB The RNIB are UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems.

RNID The RNID is the largest charity representing the 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK

Scope Scope is the disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy