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Torrington Drive Community Association was first formed in 1989 and became a charity in 1995 and over the last 34 years has aimed to support and empower residents and members of the community to voice and tackle concerns centring around poverty, social isolation and education. Initially started to support the Torrington Drive Estate in Halewood it has expanded over the past 10 years taking on the former New Hutte Primary School as its own Asset, now ran as the New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, which houses many of the services which meet the needs of the wider Halewood Community. Our services ensure that residents have access to regular social contact and support within the community. Many of our residents are vulnerable and live in poverty and we provide them with a vital contact point in which we can help them to access further help if it is needed or to provide direct support to them utilising our on site services or via groups and teams based at our New Hutte site. Through our interaction we are able to offer a wide array of support packages including training and coordinated help.

Our mission is to end cruelty to children in the UK. All the work that goes into this mission is founded on 4 principles: - focus on areas in which we can make the biggest difference - prioritize the children who are most at risk - learn what works best for them - create leverage for change

- Provision of information, practical and emotional support to parents and families of premature and sick babies- Programmes and training for health professionals to improve family centred care- Funding and championing clinical research- Campaigning for change within government and the NHS- Raising awareness of issues that affect premature and sick babies and their families

The long term objective of Teenage Cancer Trust is to make sure young people's lives don't stop because they have cancer. This is achieved by1. The development, construction and support of teenage cancer units2. The provision and development of regional services in connection with TYA cancers 3. The provision of funding for national initiatives for the benefit of all young people with cancer

St Mungo's began helping people sleeping rough off the streets of London in 1969. Over the years we have extended our work beyond emergency help, to prevention of homelessness and promotion of recovery. We now help thousands of people across the South of England rebuild their lives day by day through housing, health and skills initiatives.

Hospice services provided to patients, carers and their families in West Kent and East Sussex

The Youth Sport Trust is an independent charity devoted to building a brighter future for young people. We are passionate about helping all young people achieve their full potential by delivering high quality physical education (PE) and sport opportunities. Through 20 years of experience, we have developed a unique way of maximising the power of sport to grow young people, schools and communities. We believe in the power of sport to change young people's lives for the better. Our programmes focus on using sport as a vehicle to improve young people's: Wellbeing: Our work develops children's fundamental movement skills, equipping them with the confidence, competence and enjoyment of sport needed for a lifetime of activity, as well as good physical and emotional health. Leadership: Our work supports the personal development of young people and their progress at school, as well as preparing them for the challenges of life ahead. We support young people to develop a range of positive character qualities, such as: creativity, aspiration, resilience and empathy. Achievement: PE and sport delivered well is proven to impact positively on attainment and academic achievement. It can engage young people in learning and support the development of skills needed for success in the classroom, including: communication, teamwork and self-management.

The aims of PeaceJam UK shall be to advance the education of young people in the subject of peace making by inspiring and empowering them to take positive action as champions for peace and human rights for all.

The Sophia Akash Foundation's (SAF) mission is to facilitate sustainable paths out of poverty for the world's poor. We recognise that for those living in poverty, the essential services that enable them to build sustainable livelihoods are unaffordable. Our mission is to change that. We help build strong, sustainable Social Enterprises, using innovative solutions to meet the basic needs of poor and unserved communities. With access to affordable basic services such as financial inclusion, primary healthcare, education and others, households can break the cycle of poverty.

We are a Bulgarian non-for-profit legal entity, established in 2008 to stimulate the development, improve the quality of life and vitalize the region of Devetaki Plateau. We mobilize local communities and resources to reduce social and economic disparities between the villages in the Devetaki Plateau and the big towns in Bulgaria. The Association's efforts are aimed at development and promotion of the region as a tourist destination.

Global Changemakers works to an unshakable mission of supporting young people to create a positive change towards a more just, fair and sustainable world. We do this through skills development, capacity building, mentoring and grants.

We believe that improved access and quality of education transforms minds and opportunities, powering tolerance and enabling more fulfilling lives.