The Mayden Foundation has been delighted to provide donations to the work of the following organisations:
- 4Children
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4Children develop, influence and shape national policy on all aspects of the lives of children, young people and families. As the Government’s strategic partner for early years and childcare we have a crucial role in co-producing policy with the Department of Education and representing the sector’s views and experiences.
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- Arc Community Care Ltd
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ARC Community Care Ltd have provided care and support to older and disabled people in their homes and in the community since 1997. We became registered with Social Services in December 1997 and since then have seen the business and reputation grow from strength to strength. The business has grown due to the enviable reputation it has built up over the years and the good team effort from all members of staff, who offer a very caring, professional and reliable service enabling service users to remain independent and in control.
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- BMS World Mission
- Butterfly Conservation
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Butterfly Conservation was formed by a small group of dedicated naturalists in 1968 following the alarming decline of many beautiful butterflies.
Most British butterflies remain a cause for concern, with three quarters of our native species in decline. Four butterflies and over 60 moths became extinct last century. We aim to halt and reverse these declines. Our vision is of a world rich in butterflies for future generations to enjoy.
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- Cancer Research UK
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Our aim is to save lives by preventing, controlling and curing cancer. We do this through funding world-class research into all aspects of cancer, providing information, and influencing public policy.
More people are beating cancer than ever before thanks to our work and your support. Survival has doubled over the past 40 years and we’re pushing onwards – developing new ways to prevent and treat cancer.
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- CLIC Sargent
- Diabetes UK
- Doorway
- E3 Initiative
- Embassy Bible College
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Embassy Bible College (Bath) has grown out of Embassy Christian Outreach. In 2008 the Trustees of Embassy Christian Outreach felt that the teaching ministry which the founder, Alex Forbes began in 1979 should continue along the lines of the original school conducted by Alex for a number of years in St. Jude’s Church, Earls Court, London.
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- Facing Africa
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Facing Africa - Noma provides funds for the visits of teams of voluntary surgeons from the UK, Germany and Holland to Nigeria and Ethiopia to perform facial reconstruction surgery on the victims of the disease noma, and the aquisition of related equipment for hospitals in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Sokoto (Nigeria).
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- Great Ormond Street
- Holy Trinity Combe Down
- Institute of Cancer Research
- Julian House
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Julian House’s purpose is to:
• eradicate the need for rough sleeping
• enable those who are homeless and those who are vulnerable and at risk of homelessness to establish sustainable homes and lifestyles
• empower all users of its services to achieve their fullest potential
At its foundation Julian House was set up to try and offer direct support to some of the most marginalised people in society – the homeless. Initially this was limited to offering a bed for the night and some food.
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- Lupus UK
- Macmillan Cancer Support
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One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way.
We provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. We are Macmillan Cancer Support.
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- Medecins Sans Frontieres
- Muscular Dystrophy
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Muscular Dystrophy work has four main focuses:
- fund world-class research to find effective treatments and cures
- provide free practical and emotional support
- campaign to raise awareness and bring about change
- award grants towards the cost of specialist equipment, such as powered wheelchairs
The charity relys almost entirely on voluntary donations and legacies to fund its work. Dedicated children and adults, companies, trusts and foundations help it to raise money to fund its vital work.
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- NHS Carol Service
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The NHS Retirement Fellowship is the social, leisure, educational and welfare organisation for retired NHS staff and their partners.
The Fellowship provides an opportunity for retired NHS staff and their partners to meet and spend time with other like minded people, to enjoy existing friendships, make new friends and have fun together.
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- NHS Retirement Fellowship
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The NHS Retirement Fellowship is the social, leisure, educational and welfare organisation for retired NHS staff and their partners.
The Fellowship provides an opportunity for retired NHS staff and their partners to meet and spend time with other like minded people, to enjoy existing friendships, make new friends and have fun together.
As in all friendships, members support each other in good times and also through difficult patches in their lives.
The Fellowship is a registered charity with no political or religious affiliations and has approximately 15,000 members across the UK.
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- NSPCC
- People against Poverty
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People against Poverty are a global community of the like-minded, an independent charity whose shared intention is to alleviate poverty and suffering around the world. The charity channels its resources into projects that directly connect communities, donor to recipient, person to person. The charity delivers help on the ground through local partnerships and networks.
People against Poverty are THE international charity.
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- Smile Train
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Smile Train provide free cleft lip and palate surgery for hundreds of thousands of children around the world. The charity also provides free surgical training and education to doctors in developing countries. Described by the New York Times as "one of the most productive charities - dollar for deed - in the world"
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- The Genesis Trust
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Part of the church in Bath
The Genesis Trust are supported by all the churches in Bath, who provide teams of volunteers, together with financial support, with the use of their premises, and with prayer. The charity helps the churches to work together to reach people in need in the Bath area. The charity helps individual Christians to put their faith into action.
Volunteers
Most of The Genesis Trust's work is done by an army of volunteers from many different churches who bring their love, their time and their energy to help people in need. Some of its clients also become volunteers to help them develop their skills.
Staff
The Genesis Trust employs 13 people on a full or part time basis, working under a Director and a board of Trustees, supported by an Advisory Board.
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- The Prostate Cancer Charity
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The Prostate Cancer Charity was founded in 1996 in response to the urgent need to invest more in prostate cancer research and to raise public and political awareness of a long-neglected disease. The charity was established with the broad remit of improving the care and welfare of those affected by prostate cancer.
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- Wolfson College
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The College was founded by the University of Cambridge in 1965 as University College, changing its name to Wolfson College in 1973 following generous funding from the Wolfson Foundation. The College is now a mature institution and plays a full part in the life of the University of Cambridge, both intellectually and also culturally.
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- Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust
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Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust is a registered charity which was set up in 1991 in order to raise the funds necessary to build and run Woodlands Hospice. In 1996, the Hospice opened and since then has provided Day Therapy Services to the people of Knowsley, Sefton and North Liverpool.
In 2004, following further fundraising, an Outpatient Annex was opened, allowing the Hospice to also offer Outpatient Services.
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