Brick By Brick
United KingdomCommunity/Family
In 1990, Alexander Gravenstein, holding the "Honorary Liberty of the Old Kent Road in Camberwell", established with nil assets the charity Brick by Brick LHAG which provides permanent accommodation for the homeless. The Charity also gives to homeless and unemployed people the opportunity to help build and renovate buildings, thereby learning a skill under the supervision of qualified tradesmen, in order to provide themselves and others with decent homes so that they can lead independent, self-sufficient lives. The policy of the Charity is not political, religious or prejudiced.
Bridge House Kingston Incorporated
CanadaCommunity/Family
The agency was founded in 1980 as a direct response to the unique needs of families who find themselves "serving time on the outside" while a loved one is in prison. Bridge House was the first organization in Canada to have a mandate that directly addressed these challenges.The fundamental objective of all of Bridge House’s services is to provide support for women and children with an incarcerated loved one so that they will become empowered to achieve their own personal goals. We also provide emergency shelter for young women who are in situations of crisis. All services are inspired by a philosophy that recognizes the inherent worth of all people, respects the inherent human dignity of all people, and contributes to a just and caring community.
Bridge2Aid
United KingdomHealth/Medical
Bridge2Aid (B2A) is a charity working in the Mwanza region of North West Tanzania. We work closely with the Tanzanian Government to deliver aspects of their dental strategy, operate a not-for-profit dental clinic in the city of Mwanza, and have a community development programme for the poor. We are committed to developing programmes and strategies that meet the felt needs of indigenous groups in a long-term and sustainable way.
Bridgepoint Health Foundation
CanadaCommunity/Family
Bridgepoint Health Foundation supports the mission of Bridgepoint Health through charitable giving and community partnerships. Our generous donors make it possible for Bridgepoint to provide medical equipment, patient care programs, education and research that change the lives of people living with complex chronic disease. We have committed to raising $60 million through our Life Changes campaign to support Bridgepoint’s redevelopment, research and education programs.
Bridges to Community
United StatesCommunity/Family
Bridges to Community is a nonprofit service learning and community development organization that brings people from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds together to work, learn and reflect. Through the process of working in local communities, Bridges promotes community and personal transformation, cross-cultural partnerships, sustainable community development, and a commitment to be agents of change in our communities, both locally and globally. Bridges to Community operates on a unique but simple principle: that poverty must be fought by people on both sides of the bridge. Development must take place not only in Nicaragua but also in the North America. Community development is not just about the material projects of building a school, or a house. At Bridges we believe that long term change also comes from building mutual understanding,
Bridging Borders
SwitzerlandResearch/Dev
BridgingBorders became a professional structure in September 2009 after existing informally for several years. This shift was motivated by a need to better respond to its partners' needs and expectations, and to offer its services in a more regular and consistent manner throughout the year. BridgingBorders develops its actions in close collaboration with its partners around the principle of exchange and according to a specific concept called "the leverage effect". BridgingBorders develops its activities mainly in NIS countries.
Bright Hope International
United StatesHumanitarian Aid
Bright Hope is not your traditional ministry. We're not single cause-driven, we're needs driven, serving where despair and hopelessness seem insurmountable. We serve the poorest of the poor. Bright Hope only works in communities where people earn less than $1 per day. We believe the best models of international service are indigenous and holistic. Each of the communities we serve is uniquely different, so Bright Hope partners with indigenous local Christian leaders and churches who understand their community and are working to change lives in a holistic manner.
Brighter Horizons Ministries
CanadaResearch/Dev
Brighter Horizons Ministries is a non-profit interdenominational group of volunteers with no paid personnel that offers the opportunity to travel & to experience the challenge of life in a 3rd world country on a short term basis. We do a variety of projects as the requests, opportunities & needs arise - and as many as funds allow. We build & maintain our new school & facilities, we build & repair homes for needy families, while supporting them with basic needs like food, clothing and education. We also fund agricultural projects and training for future food supply.
Brigitte Trust
United KingdomHealth/Medical
The Brigitte Trust is an independent registered charity in its 26th year, offering emotional support and practical help at home to people facing life-threatening illness. The Trust is based in Dorking and offers its free volunteer service across Surrey. Although not a nursing service, we can offer valuable support. The Trust works in close partnership with local district nurses, hospices, social care teams and providers of palliative care services including our two district nurse representatives in the east and west of the area.
Bring Me A Book
United StatesChildren/Education
Bring Me A Book’s Founder, Judy Koch, has a passion for education. As a former junior high school English teacher, Judy saw firsthand how difficult it was for hardworking parents to find time to visit the library, select appropriate books, and read aloud to their children. This problem was compounded for parents new to the English language. By providing libraries of high quality children's books and read aloud workshops to underserved communities, Bring Me A Book inspires reading aloud to children, the most important factor in determining a child's future success in reading.
BRIS
SwedenChildren/Education
BRIS (Children's Rights in Society) is an NGO with no party political or religious affiliations that supports children in distress and is a link between children, adults and the community. The goal of BRIS’ support services is to strengthen the rights of children and young people and improve their living conditions, which is done with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as a guide. BRIS supports vulnerable children and young people in particular, and provide opportunities for children and young people to conduct a dialogue with adults.
British Blind Sport
United KingdomDisability
British Blind Sport (BBS) is a national registered charity based in Leamington Spa. Since its beginnings as a registered charity in 1976, British Blind Sport has become the leading voice for visually impaired people (VI) in the world of sport and leisure, both at home and internationally. The work of the charity enables visually impaired people to have the same opportunities as sighted people to access and enjoy sport and recreational activities in the UK.
British Columbia Children's Hospital Foundation
CanadaCommunity/Family
BC Children’s Hospital is the province's only full-service, pediatric acute-care hospital and serves the one million children living in BC and the Yukon. All children who are seriously ill or injured are referred to Children's Hospital and are either treated at the Hospital in Vancouver or, in consultation with Children’s specialists, in their home community. BC Children's Hospital Foundation received donations from more than 120,000 people last year and had consolidated revenues of $56.4 million. Funds raised by the Foundation are used to support BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and the Child & Family Research Institute. Since 1982, BC Children's Hospital Foundation has worked with children, families, caregivers and hundreds of thousands of British Columbians to give Children’s Hospital, and the Child & Family Research Institute the resources they need to excel.
British Consultancy Charitable Trust
United KingdomCommunity/Family
British Consultancy Charitable Trust is a registered UK based charity, limited by guarantee, established in 2006 drawing on over 30 years experience from our work with British Executive Services Overseas. We assist those in need of training, education and mentoring in the field of enterprise and social development in the developing world through the provision of volunteer advisers on a short term assignment basis. These assignments are either funded by the client, supporting corporates or charities or a combination of all three. We have worked on assignments in over 22 countries to date.
British Deaf Association
United KingdomDisability
The BDA is the largest Deaf organisation in the UK that is run by Deaf people. We represent the Sign Language community, which is united by shared experiences, history and, most importantly, by British Sign Language (BSL). The BDA wants to see a society where Sign Language users have the same rights, responsibilities, opportunities and quality of life as everyone else. BSL was recognised as an official British language on 18th March 2003, but it still does not have any legal protection. This means that Deaf Sign Language users do not have full access to vital information and services, including education, health and employment. BDA is campaigning for the legislation of BSL. We are also working to gain the right for all Deaf children to receive bilingual education, using BSL and English, and the right to quality and choice in education.
British Deer Society
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
Deer need to be managed in the United Kingdom. They have no natural predators and if left to their own devices their numbers will escalate out of control and they will soon be considered vermin, just like rats are today. We are, and will always wish to remain, the premier organisation promoting deer welfare and best management principles in deer management. Our in house training department delivers a varied range of courses developed to ensure that, whatever your interest in deer, you will receive the best quality training to develop your individual skills and knowledge. We undertake and fund research projects ensuring that deer, their issues and their threats are scientifically explored and understood and thus deliver workable solutions.
British Dental Health Foundation
United KingdomHealth/Medical
The Foundation aims to serve the public interest by improving awareness of, and access to, the means of maintaining better oral health, particularly amongst disadvantaged groups such as those on lower incomes, the disabled, the elderly and ethnic minorities. The Foundation has a 37 year track record of providing objective and unbiased advice, information and recommendations for action to the general public, press, dental profession and politicians.
British Divers Marine Life Rescue
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
We are a network of trained and professional marine mammal medics who respond to call outs from the general public, HM Coastguard, Police and RSPCA. In fact, we are the primary marine animal rescue organisation in the country and are not only called upon by the other emergency services, but also train their staff. BDMLR is a registered charity and is operated entirely by volunteers. Our rescue teams are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
British Dragonfly Society
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
The British Dragonfly Society is actively involved in several research and recording projects and working groups. The Society actively supports research into the ecology, biology and behaviour of dragonflies and offers small grants for young student projects.
British Dyslexia Association
United KingdomDisability
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) is a national charity and our vision is that of a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people of all ages to reach their full potential. The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) campaigns for a society where barriers to dyslexic people do not exist. The BDA works to ensure that ALL people with dyslexia fulfil their potential. To achieve this we need to create change, set standards and support and enable people. It is the voice of dyslexic people; it listens to their views, represents their agendas and presses for long lasting sustainable change.