'Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can.' - John Wesley
There are a lot of good causes out there that need your help. Their work relies on your generosity and concern. This is a place where you can connect with fellow promise makers, watch an updated playlist of inspiring videos, keep updated with news and find out about wonderful charities..
Videos
Here is a playlist of inspiring charity videos which include 'Angry Kid' by Green Peace and Simon Cowell's affections for the RSPCA.
Featured Charities
Take time NOW to do something for a cause you care about that can make a difference that you care about!
Animals
RSPCA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has worked tirelessly to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals.
PETA - The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) believes that animals deserve the most basic rights – consideration of their own best interests, regardless of whether they are useful to humans. Like you, animals are capable of suffering and have interests in leading their own lives; therefore, they are not ours to use – for food, clothing, entertainment, experimentation, or for any other reason.
Disabilities
Scope - Scope is a UK disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Scope's aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else.
Whizz-Kidz - Whizz-Kidz provides customised wheelchairs, tricycles and other specialised mobility equipment, wheelchair training, information and advice to change the lives of disabled children across the UK.
Children
NSPCC - The National Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Children's vision is a society in which all children are loved, valued and able to fulfil their potential. In other words, a society that will not tolerate child abuse - whether sexual, physical, emotional, or neglect.
Barnardos - Barnardo's works with the most vulnerable children and young people, helping them transform their lives and fulfil their potential. Barnardo's supports 120,000 children and their families through 370 services in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Elderly
Friends of the Elderly - Friends of the Elderly is a charity that supports older people who have a range of practical needs. Today, Friends of The Elderly offers help and friendship across the UK through our national programme of Welfare and Grant Giving.
Help the Aged - Fighting to free disadvantaged older people in the UK and overseas from poverty, isolation and neglect.
Health
British Heart Foundation - The aim of the British Heart Foundation is to play a leading role in the fight against disease of the heart and circulation so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death.
Cancer Research UK - We carry out world-class research to improve our understanding of cancer and find out how to prevent, diagnose and treat different kinds of cancer.
Environment
Greenpeace - Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action!
Global Action Plan - Global Action Plan is the practical environmental charity that helps people to make positive changes at home, at work, at school and in the wider community.
Human Rights
Amnesty International - Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights.
Refuge - Refuge's network of safe houses provides emergency accommodation for women and children when they are most in need.
Housing
Crisis - Crisis is a national charity that fights homelessness and empowers homeless people to fulfill their potential and transform their lives.
Shelter - Shelter help 100,000 people a year fight for their rights, get back on their feet, and find and keep a home. Shelter also tackle the root causes of Britain's housing crisis by campaigning for new laws, policies and solutions.
Overseas Aid
Disasters Emergency Committee - A unique alliance of the UK's aid, corporate, public and broadcasting sectors to rally the nation's compassion, and ensure that funds raised go to DEC agencies best placed to deliver effective and timely relief to people most in need. Supports members in their task of alleviating acute human suffering amongst those least able to withstand the effects of a major overseas disaster.
Oxfam - Oxfam works internationally as part of a world-wide movement to build a just and safer world.
