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Epilepsy Society
About Epilepsy Society:
About one in every hundred people in the UK has epilepsy and around 75 people are diagnosed with the condition each day. Our vision is a full life for everyone affected by epilepsy.
Together we make a real and lasting contribution to people’s lives in every way that we can. We work to inform and connect people through the provision of our online forums, our helpline, and our various information leaflets and factsheets; we campaign and we raise awareness. We provide expert specialist residential, respite and social care and we have over 200 specially trained volunteers across the country who assist people in finding information and who can share their own experiences.
We undertake cutting edge medical research and are committed to better understanding epilepsy, improving diagnosis and treatment and making a seizure-free life a reality for all those with epilepsy. With expertise in brain imaging, genetics, pharmacology, epidemiology and psychology we are always at the forefront of medical research in the field.
Donate to Epilepsy Society and give hope to the future.
War on Want
About War on Want:
Poverty is political. The decisions of politicians in rich countries can mean life or death for people in developing countries. We have the power to reshape the global landscape - to ensure that people across the world can live in justice and peace.
War on Want works with some of the bravest and most inspiring groups in the world. In rural communities, in factories and sweatshops, in conflict zones and on the margins of society, we work with people fighting for real, lasting change.
The Salvation Army
About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and registered charity
Working in 126 countries, demonstrating Christian principles through practical support; offering unconditional friendship, and very practical help to people of all ages, backgrounds and needs.
Founded in East London
By William Booth in 1865, The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social services in the United Kingdom. A visionary social reformer ahead of his time, William Booth believed that charity demeaned the individual and people should be offered a ‘hand up' and not ‘hand outs' to get them back on their feet.
Today
The Salvation Army extends a helping hand to those who are homeless, friendless and in need. We passionately believe that no one is beyond hope, however great their problems. That disadvantaged people are given respect and access to the practical, social and spiritual support they need to realise their God-given potential and recover their personal dignity.
Local Salvation Army churches
Or corps as we call them - and community centres offer a range of activities and services within local communities. People can get involved in all sorts of ways, through volunteering with fundraising initiatives, attending church services and helping with local activities.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, The Salvation Army has approximately:
- 50,000 members
- 4,000 employees
- 1,500 Salvation Army officers (full-time ministers)
Conclusion
Looking at other charities apart from Skatepal I have found some very intriguing and heart tugging charities that I would simply love to raise money and awareness for. However Skatepal is appropriate because it links to what we do ourselves which is bringing people together to express creativity and design.
