The Barn Owl Trust
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
The Barn Owl Trust is a small charity working very hard to conserve one of the most beautiful birds on earth. Anyone who has ever watched a Barn Owl hunting at dusk has surely been touched by the experience but sadly these magical birds have become increasingly rare - and the reasons are all man-made. Lack of food due to intensive farming, the loss of roost and nest sites, road mortality, and a host of other factors are to blame. The Trust was founded by a small group of volunteers who believed not only that they could reverse this decline through practical conservation work, but also that they could use people's interest in the Barn Owl to increase environmental awareness.
The Battery Conservancy
United StatesCommunity/Family
The Battery is one of New York City's oldest public open spaces, located at the tip of Manhattan overlooking New York Harbor. The Battery Conservancy was created in 1994 as a not–for–profit educational corporation to rebuild and revitalize the Battery and Castle Clinton National Monument, the park's major landmark. The Battery remains one of the oldest public open spaces in continuous use in New York City. The Conservancy honors and preserves this heritage by rebuilding the park’s landscape to interpret its past.
The Bays Hospital
AustraliaHealth/Medical
The Bays Hospital in Mornington offers acute medical, surgical and obstetric services, specialist consulting suites, physiotherapy services, MIA radiology and Melbourne Pathology. The Bays Aged Care Facility at Hastings provides fully accredited quality assured, residential care for those in our community requiring 24 hour dedicated nursing care. It incorporates 75 beds for high level and low level care residents and a self contained unit accommodating dementia residents. The Renal Dialysis Unit at Hastings has an eight patient capacity and operates six days a week. The Bays has served the local community for nearly 80 years and continues to uphold a long standing reputation for excellence in the provision of quality healthcare. That reputation is based on the fundamentals of modern equipment, provision of quality services and professional caring staff.
The Beit Trust
United KingdomResearch/Dev
Today the Trust is engaged in making grants within its "Beneficial Area" - namely Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe for Health, Education, Welfare and Environmental projects. The Trustees have always given preference to funding buildings and infrastructure. Grants are occasionally given for very large new constructions, such as bridges, hospitals, or schools, but generally most projects are chosen with the purpose of enhancing existing establishments or programmes, such as independent, rural, or mission schools, hospitals, or wildlife schemes. It does not make grants for vehicles, and very seldom makes grants to other grant-making organisations While recognising the pressing need, the Trustees are aware of the help given to AIDS alleviation and orphanages by other major donors, and, therefore, set limits to the Trust’s assistance with the pandemic. The Trust also provides a limited number of scholarships for postgraduate courses at universities in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland or South Africa.
The Benevolent Society
AustraliaCommunity/Family
The Benevolent Society is Australia’s first charity, founded in 1813 by Edward Smith Hall. Since our earliest days we have advocated for positive social change and progressive social policy. Many of today's essential social services were pioneered by The Benevolent Society. Then, as today, our organisation gave a voice to women, children, older people, those with disabilities and people experiencing poverty, calling for responsible and empathetic policy while implementing innovative programs that led the way for charities and government. We support people across the lifespan to build on their strengths and lead happy and fulfilling lives. We help to connect communities through support groups, volunteer visiting programs and community projects. Our vision is that every person is healthy, safe, connected and has a meaningful and productive role in their community.
The Bhopal Medical Appeal
United KingdomHealth/Medical
The Bhopal Medical Appeal was launched in 1994, when a man from Bhopal came to Britain to tell whoever would listen about the calamitous condition of the still suffering victims of the Union Carbide gas disaster. Those who met him learned that after ten years, the survivors had received no meaningful medical help. The survivors realised that they must help themselves, because nobody else would. They wanted to open their own free clinic for gas victims. They were joined in the UK by a few individuals who put the mechanics of the Appeal together. They were in turn joined in this effort by other like minded people. Our first project was to open the clinic in Bhopal. To this end, the Sambhavna Trust was formed in India to run the clinic. Working together, we were able to buy a building, recruit doctors and staff.
The Bhutan Canada Foundation
CanadaChildren/Education
The Bhutan Canada Foundation believes that education is key to the thoughtful transformation of the young democracy of Bhutan. Through the provisioning of teachers, materials and scholarships we encourage the growth of a vibrant and universal system of education based on collaboration and knowledge exchange, thus carrying on a legacy of Canadian and Bhutanese cooperation and goodwill.
The Bill Woodley Mount Kenya Trust
KenyaEnvironment
Mount Kenya is an internationally significant protected area inscribed in 1997 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The World Heritage Commission recognised Mount Kenya as "one of the most impressive landscapes of Eastern Africa. To the people of Kenya it holds immense cultural value and is a vital and irreplaceable lifeline. The forest zone is the largest remaining in Kenya and its ecosystem as a whole plays a critical role in water catchment for two main rivers in the country, the Tana and Ewaso Ngiro. Millions of Kenyan's depend directly on these rivers for their livelihoods. The Tana also supplies over 55% of Kenya's power to the national grid. Mount Kenya's forests are under extreme threat from human induced illegal activities such as extensive poaching of wildlife, devastating logging of indigenous tree species, charcoal production, over-grazing, and large scale growing of marijuana. We concentrate preservation efforts at the field level for maximum impact while fencing critical forest areas in order to minimise human-wildlife conflict.
THE BLOOD PRESSURE ASSOCIATION
United KingdomHealth/Medical
The Blood Pressure Association is the UK charity dedicated to lowering the nation's blood pressure. Our vision is that everyone will know their blood pressure numbers, in the same way that they know their height or weight, and take steps to keep them healthy both now and in the future. Since October 2000 we have been making a real difference to the 16 million people affected by high blood pressure in the UK. We work to make sure that high blood pressure is at the top of everyone's health agenda: within the Government, among health professionals, in the media and for every adult in the UK, particularly those at risk from high blood pressure.
The Blue Card
United StatesEthnic/Religion
The Blue Card is an exceptional and unique national non-profit organization that was founded in 1934 in Germany to help Jews who were fleeing from that country. The organization got its unusual name from the original blue cards that were issued. Each time a donation was made, a stamp was put on the card to keep a record. When many Jewish community funds are moving toward memorials for the Holocaust, education programs, and other causes altogether, The Blue Card has only one mission; to get much-needed funds either on an emergency basis or as an ongoing stipend to needy Holocaust survivors often with no surviving family. To date, we have provided over 18 million dollars to thousands upon thousands of survivors and their families. The Blue Card provides help and comfort to many people from many countries. Every story is unique and yet they all have a great need, which stretches beyond the traditional safety nets.
The Blue Cross
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
The Blue Cross has taken a lead in animal care for over a hundred years. The Blue Cross provides practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through our network of animal adoption centres we rehome thousands of animals each year. Our hospitals provide veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vets’ fees. We provide direct support to needy animals and their owners in many ways, we have 11 adoption centres that rehome thousands of dogs, cats and other pets each year, three equine centres with ambulance service that rehabilitate horses and ponies, offering them the best chance of finding a long-term loan home and we run four animal hospitals that provide veterinary care.
The Body Shop Foundation
United KingdomOther
The Body Shop Foundation is The Body Shop International Plc’s charitable trust which supports innovative projects across the world working for social & environmental change. We are funded by an annual donation from the company and through various fundraising initiatives. Approximately 73% of the grants that we fund come from nominations from the staff, consultants or franchisees attached to the company – from all over the world.
The Boma Project
United StatesMicrofinance
The BOMA Project is a U.S. nonprofit and registered Kenya NGO with a proven track record, measurable results and a transformative approach to poverty alleviation, women’s economic empowerment and climate-change adaptation in the arid lands of rural Africa. Our Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) replaces aid with sustainable income and gives women the tools they need to start small businesses in their communities. With this new and diversified source of income, they can survive drought, feed their families, pay for school fees and medical care, and accumulate savings for long-term stability. At The BOMA Project, we believe entrepreneurs can build a world where aid is no longer needed. To date, we have launched 925 businesses across Northern Kenya, impacting the lives of 3,300 adults who support more than 17,000 children.
The Boomer Esiason Foundation
United StatesResearch/Dev
Boomer Esiason was a star NFL quarterback in 1993 when he learned his young son, Gunnar, was afflicted with the deadly disease cystic fibrosis. Not one to back down from a fight, he immediately launched the Boomer Esiason Foundation and vowed to eliminate the threat of cystic fibrosis. Boomer and his wife, Cheryl, are strongly committed to supporting the critical research needed to discover a cure for CF and to improving the quality of life for the 30,000 Americans living with the disease. They never lose hope that one day, a cure will be found.
The Boston Foundation
United StatesCommunity/Family
The Boston Foundation is: a partner in philanthropy; a major funder of nonprofit organizations; a civic leader and convener. The Foundation's grantmaking, special initiatives and civic leadership promote innovation across a broad range of compelling community issues, from educational excellence to affordable housing to workforce development and the arts. In its unique role as a grantmaker, developer of special initiatives and civic leader, the Foundation focuses on tangible, measurable results, while leveraging millions of dollars in investments from other foundations, donors, and government.
The Botanical Garden Foundation
United StatesAnimals/Wildlife
The Botanical Garden Foundation is the non-profit (501 [c][3]) membership organization that supports the North Carolina Botanical Garden, its mission, and its programs. The Foundation and its Board of Directors raise nearly 50 percent of the funds for operating expenses of the Garden. In addition, the Botanical Garden Foundation protects nearly 300 acres of land for conservation purposes. The North Carolina Botanical Garden has been a leader in native plant conservation and education in the southeastern United States for more than 30 years. In this section of our website you can learn about our history and future plans, current news, current staff, and more.
The Boxing Academy
United KingdomChildren/Education
The Boxing Academy is committed to changing the lives of young people aged thirteen to sixteen who are in danger of educational exclusion. We provide an alternative to mainstream school, combining basic education and mentoring with the discipline and culture of boxing and other sport training to re-engage the most difficult-to-reach young people. We support our students in their education, improve their health and happiness, and encourage them to aim for a better future.
The British Naturalists' Association
United KingdomResearch/Dev
The British Naturalists' Association, the national body for naturalists, is one of the country's oldest Natural History organisations, founded in 1905. It is the only national body which promotes the study of all branches of natural history. Nationally the Association organises study days, field weeks and weekends, lectures and exhibitions. Each year the Blake Shield BNA Trust Fund (registered charity no. 1070540) established by BNA in 1998 holds a conservation competition for children and young people. At branch level there are talks and wildlife rambles where newcomers can learn and where experienced naturalists share their expertise.
The British Paraorchestra
United KingdomArts/Culture
An orchestra defined by what you hear, not what you see, the British Paraorchestra is levelling the playing field of musical excellence. Founded by British conductor Charles Hazlewood, the British Paraorchestra is pioneering a global movement to recognise and showcase disabled musicians with extraordinary abilities. There is no platform for musicians with disability, very little in the way of funding - and therefore access to the often-necessary technologies: it is virtually impossible for anyone from this community to make a living as a professional musician. Paraorchestra is a vitally needed platform, and source of work. If more paraorchestras emerge, more and more musicians will develop, will earn a living from their talent, and will of course end up in the great musical institutions of the world.
The Brookings Institution
United StatesResearch/Dev
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct high-quality, independent research and, based on that research, to provide innovative, practical recommendations that advance three broad goals: strengthen American democracy; foster the economic and social welfare, security and opportunity of all Americans and secure a more open, safe, prosperous and cooperative international system. Brookings is proud that many consider us to be the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tank. Our high-quality research, our independence and our convening power help generate innovative, practical solutions to today's challenges.