Charities
My Advice Gateway provides a quick way to see what help is available from the charity sector. As well as free authoritative advice on a wide range of issues, charities provide help and support for the elderly, the disabled, those that are ill and people in need of housing help.
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THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION
The Edward Gostling Foundation provides grants to other charities, principally in the UK, that support people of all ages living on low incomes who have a physical and/or mental disability or long-term illness
BEGAMBLEAWARE
BeGambleAware is an independent charity tasked to fund research, education and treatment services to help minimise gambling-related harm in Great Britain.
THE BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY
The Brain Tumour Charity is the UK’s largest dedicated brain tumour charity, committed to fighting brain tumours on all fronts. They fund scientific and clinical research into brain tumours and offer support and information to those affected.
CENTREPOINT
Centrepoint is the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity and works to provide homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills to get them back into education, training and employment.
CORONAVIRUS TESTING
Free Coronavirus testing has ended for the majority of people in England and free test kits are only available for a small number of vulnerable people.
THE EPILEPSY SOCIETY
The Epilepsy Society is the UK’s leading provider of epilepsy services. Through their cutting edge research, awareness campaigns, information resources and expert care, they work for everyone affected by epilepsy in the UK.
BRITISH PREGNANCY ADVISORY SERVICE
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is an independent healthcare charity which for more than 50 years, has been advocating and caring for women and couples who decide to end a pregnancy.
BREAST CANCER NOW
Breast Cancer Now is the only UK wide charity providing care, information and support to people affected by breast cancer.
NHS TEST AND TRACE/SELF ISOLATION
NHS Test and Trace was a government-funded service in England, established in 2020 to track and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The system aimed to control the spread of COVID-19 in England by ensuring that people are tested when necessary then identifying and asking close contacts of people who …
CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
The Children’s Society provides help for children whatever their need and has a specialist website designed for children to access information and advice on topics ranging from bullying to parents breaking-up.
HOSPICE UK
Hospice UK is the national charity for hospice care championing and supporting the work of more than 200 member organisations, which provide hospice care across the UK.
LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY
Leonard Cheshire is a major health and welfare charity working in the United Kingdom and running development projects around the world to support disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as they choose – whatever their ability.
CIVIL LEGAL ADVICE AND LEGAL AID
Civil Legal Advice (CLA) is a free and confidential advice service in England and Wales paid for by legal aid.
THE BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) provides information and support on heart health to help anyone affected by heart disease.
CHILDREN & THE ARTS
Thousands of children leave school having never set foot in an art gallery, watched a performance in a theatre, or listened to an orchestra play.
INDEPENDENT AGE
Independent Age is a charity offering free, confidential advice over the telephone for older people, their families and carers on issues such as getting help at home, adaptations, care assessments, paying for care, staying in touch with other people and welfare benefits.