The Raven Trust
United KingdomResearch/Dev
Over the past few years we have researched, dispatched and funded many full container loads plus several part container loads to Africa with an estimated value well in excess of £1,000,000. We have undertaken building and maintenance projects at Mission Hospitals and rebuilt a hospital boat for Lake Malawi, written and published distant learning material on Tool Maintenance and also published our ‘Newslink’ newsletter for a network of supporters and relevant organisations.
The Red Door
IrelandChildren/Education
The Red Door was the brainchild of 3 families back in 2001. Each lived in South Dublin, and despite years of searching, couldn't find an appropriate school placement for their respective autistic child. Our Red Door School was one of Ireland’s first special schools where individual educational programs are provided under the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis. Founded by the Learning Centre for Autistic Children and starting in 2001 with just 4 students, the school has expanded and in 2009, moved to its current premises in Monkstown. The Red Door has now been recognised as a Special School for children with autism and complex needs. providing autism-specific education using a range of evidence-based interventions including Applied Behaviour Analysis.
The Red Squirrel Survival Trust
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
RSST is committed to partnering with dedicated and knowledgeable local groups around the country. We do not try to reinvent the wheel; instead we listen to what local groups tell us and work together to protect red squirrels in the UK. We favour the use of volunteers wherever possible to support our aims. As well as ensuring strong community involvement in the cause, this also keeps administration and overheads costs to a minimum. We have seen in areas such as northern England that with the right approach, red squirrels will reoccupy their former territory. The vital ingredients that allow this to happen are dedicated leadership, strong community support, and a realistic policy of grey squirrel control.
The Refugee Council
United KingdomHuman Rights
The Refugee Council wants to see a fair, humane and effective asylum system that provides protection and enables refugees to rebuild their lives in safety. As we approach the sixtieth anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention next year, we are asking the new government to seize the opportunity to create such a system. We’ll build on the success of the asylum election pledge signed by 1,031 parliamentary candidates, 219 of whom were successfully elected to parliament, including nine members of the cabinet. Pledge signatories include the Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, as well as Immigration Minister Damian Green.
The Resource Alliance
United KingdomResearch/Dev
The Resource Alliance started as the International Fund Raising Group (IFRG) in 1981 when 36 people gathered at the first International Fundraising Workshop. The role of the organisation has expanded from being an event organiser to developing and running an international programme. In 1989 the Resource Alliance began working in the South, responding to the need for a participatory skills transfer and capacity building programme. The unique competency of the Resource Alliance is the ability to provide global perspectives on sector issues. It attracts the best leaders and influencers in the field, has a pivotal role in an international network and an unparalled ability to enable and build capacity in fundraising and resource mobilisation.
The Resource Foundation
United StatesMicrofinance
For over twenty years, The Resource Foundation has been a leader at supporting programs which empower individuals to improve their own lives. All local partners work hand in hand with community members who provide "sweat equity" – they help build their own homes; they pay back their microenterprise loans with interest; they offer at least nominal payments for their health care; and they participate fully in creating a brighter future for their families. All programs supported have more than just beneficiaries – they have participants. The Resource Foundation’s regional expertise and its professional, multilingual staff enable donors to confidently and efficiently give to Latin America and the Caribbean. Its tailored giving services help donors optimize their philanthropic activities, while meeting all legal and fiscal requirements.
The Retreat Animal Rescue
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
The Retreat, based in northwest Kent, is entirely voluntary and a not-for-profit organisation, with all the trustees and most of the volunteers being vegan. All funds raised go to the welfare of the animals that come into the Retreat's care and where possible animals are re-homed in permanent, loving homes. The Retreat operates a no-kill policy. We have three sites, our main base where most of our animals live; leased fields where some of our older and larger horses, and our bovine family reside; and a site in Ashford where a smaller number of animals live.
The RISE Foundation
IrelandCommunity/Family
The RISE Foundation is a registered charity founded by the singer Frances Black in 2008, focussed on the family of those in addiction (alcohol, drugs, gambling, food or sex addiction). At RISE (Recovery In a Safe Environment), we are dedicated to working towards helping families to free themselves from the heartache of a loved one in addiction, and to rediscover relationships in families lost to addiction.
The RNRM Childrens Fund
United KingdomChildren/Education
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children’s Fund has supported children whose parents work, or have worked, for the Naval Service for over a hundred years. At the outset, the Children’s Fund primarily supported the children of ex-servicemen, although over the years, the evolution of society and war has turned the tide and, at present, around 80% of its beneficiaries’ parents are still serving. This is, however, not the only aspect of The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children’s Fund to change and develop since it was established. The areas the Children’s Fund provides support for have expanded and now include childcare, special needs education, days out and in-home support in times of crisis. An area of particular growth has been the Charity’s focus on assisting children within its remit who have special needs. This work now accounts for nearly half of its awards to beneficiaries. In the last year alone, The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children’s Fund has supported over 1,500 children, but with over 40,000 servicemen currently in the Naval Service, it is keen to ensure that naval families know where to find us.
The Rockefeller University
United StatesChildren/Education
The Rockefeller University is a world-renowned center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences, chemistry, bioinformatics and physics. The university's 70 laboratories conduct both clinical and basic research and study a diverse range of biological and biomedical problems with the mission of improving the understanding of life for the benefit of humanity. Founded in 1901 by John D. Rockefeller, the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research was the country's first institution devoted exclusively to biomedical research.
The Rory Peck Trust
United KingdomCommunity/Family
The Rory Peck Trust was established in 1995, two years after freelance cameraman Rory Peck was killed while filming in Moscow. It was set up by his wife, Juliet and close friends to provide the help for freelancers and their families that nobody else would give. They also established the Rory Peck Awards to honour the work of freelance news cameramen and women. The Trust has since grown into an internationally recognised organisation that gives direct practical support to freelancers and their families in need. Widely respected for the role it plays promoting good practice on behalf of freelancers and their right to work safely, with adequate support and protection, it continues to provide a unique source of assistance.
The Rose
United StatesHealth/Medical
The Rose is the Houston area's leading non-profit breast cancer organization providing mammography screening, diagnosis, access to treatment and support to all women regardless of their ability to pay. Last year, The Rose provided 27,837 screening and diagnostic procedures for those able to pay; 15,680 screening and diagnostic procedures at no charge to low income, uninsured women; 7,621 free patient navigation services to other treatment patients without insurance.
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
United StatesHumanitarian Aid
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is a nonprofit corporation that promotes world understanding through humanitarian service and educational and cultural exchanges. Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, it has received contributions totaling more than $1 billion. More than $70 million was donated in 2003-04 alone. To date, more than one million individuals have been recognized as Paul Harris Fellows - people who have given $1,000 to the Annual Programs Fund or have had that amount contributed in their name. Such strong support, along with Rotarian involvement worldwide, ensures a secure future for The Rotary Foundation as it continues its vital work for international understanding and world peace.
The Royal British Legion
United KingdomCommunity/Family
We are one of the UK's largest membership organisations and recognised as custodians of Remembrance. We also run the annual Poppy Appeal. We help serving and ex-Service personnel and their families. Not just those who fought in the two World Wars, but also those involved in the many conflicts since 1945 and those still fighting today. We provide welfare services, campaign on a range of issues affecting Service people, are custodians of Remembrance, raise funds through the annual Poppy Appeal and we are a membership organisation.
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company
CanadaArts/Culture
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is a professional theatrical and event entertainment producing not-for-profit society. Its founder, Ellie King, is a great believer in production excellence and her reputation as a producer, director, writer and performer is well established. Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s goal is to leave you wanting more each and every time you experience one of its productions – whether it be the big-stage extravaganza of a Traditional British Panto, a side-splitting comedy, perplexing mystery, frightening thriller, or classic whodunit, we want you to have a great time every time.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service
AustraliaHealth/Medical
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, it delivers extensive primary health care and 24-hour emergency service to those who live, work and travel throughout Australia. The RFDS is a not-for-profit organisation. While supported by the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments, the RFDS relies heavily on fundraising and donations from the community to purchase and medically-equip its aircraft, and to finance other major capital initiatives. Today, the RFDS has a fleet of 53 aircraft operating from 21 bases located across the nation and provides medical assistance to over 270,000 people every year - that's one every two minutes.
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability
United KingdomHealth/Medical
We have expertise across a wide range of clinical services supported by a multitude of therapies, assistive technology solutions and recreation and leisure opportunities which increase choice, control, dignity and contribute to an individual pathway for people with neuro-disabilities. Our academic arm, the Institute of Neuropalliative Rehabilitation, carries out vital research into all aspects of clinical management of people with rare, complex and chronic neurological conditions. We provide families, professionals and policymakers with a broad range of information, collaborating with organisations around the world to bring best practice, high standards and innovative treatment to people with profound disability.
The Royal Society of Medicine
United KingdomChildren/Education
The Royal Society of Medicine is an independent, apolitical organisation, founded over 200 years ago. We are one of the largest providers of continuing medical education in the UK. We provide accredited courses for continuing professional development, which is so vital in allowing doctors, dentists, veterinary surgeons and other healthcare professionals their continuing freedom to practise. We provide a broad range of educational activities for healthcare professionals, and promote an exchange of information and ideas on the science, practice and organisation of medicine, both within the health professions and with responsible and informed public opinion.
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
AustraliaHealth/Medical
Based at East Melbourne, the Hospital, primarily an ambulatory and elective surgery centre, is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals in terms of patient appointments. It undertakes half of the State’s public general eye surgery, up to 90% of special eye surgery, and almost all of Victoria’s public cochlear implant surgery. Annually, the Hospital provides over 220,000 occasions of service to patients ranging from medical and allied health outpatient clinics, to emergency and inpatient admissions. Since its beginnings in 1863, when the Hospital was an infirmary treating diseases of the eye and ear amongst Melbourne’s poor, the Hospital has grown in size and reputation. As a world leader in eye, ear, nose and throat services, the Hospital is now at the cutting edge of research and teaching.
The Rutherford Institute
United StatesHuman Rights
Founded in 1982 by constitutional attorney and author John W. Whitehead, The Rutherford Institute is a civil liberties organization that provides free legal services to people whose constitutional and human rights have been threatened or violated. The Rutherford Institute has emerged as one of the nation's leading advocates of civil liberties and human rights, litigating in the courts and educating the public on a wide spectrum of issues affecting individual freedom in the United States and around the world. The Rutherford Institute has defended the constitutional rights of thousands of people. Many of these cases involved the defense of parents' and students' rights, free speech rights, and privacy rights. Most cases were settled out of court, some were fought in courtrooms across the country, and several were appealed all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. No matter what legal question was involved or how much attention the case received, each case has been equally important. Whether our attorneys are protecting the rights of parents whose children are strip-searched at school, standing up for a teacher fired for speaking about religion or defending the rights of individuals against illegal search and seizure, The Rutherford Institute offers assistance—and hope—to thousands.