Animal Defenders International
Good Charities Guide 2009: Good - one tick
Posted: 18 November 2009. Updated: 2 August 2010
If a charity does not currently fund or carry out animal experiments, according to the response which we received from them, they are awarded one tick. It is important to note, however, that these charities will not have stated that this is a permanent policy, may have previously been involved in animal testing and may have said that they agree, in principle, with animal testing. These charities are given a tick, with caution. It is advised that supporters check the status of these charities before making a donation.
Against Breast Cancer: Aim to discover vital information to increase survival after diagnosis and ultimately to discover a vaccine against breast cancer.
Web: http://www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1235 534211
Alcohol Concern: A national agency on alcohol misuse campaigning for effective alcohol policy and improved services for people whose lives are affected by alcohol-related problems.
Web: http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/servlets/home
Tel: +44 (0)20 7264 0510
The Anthony Nolan Trust: Find and look after potential donors, analyse and manage a database of tissue-types, research ways to make transplantation more successful
Web: http://www.anthonynolan.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7284 1234
Arthritis Care: Support people with arthritis. They are the UK’s largest organisation working with and for all people who have arthritis.
Web: http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/
Tel: +44 (0)20 7380 6500
Ataxia-Telangiectasia Society: Committed to helping, supporting and advising families affected by A-T.
Web: http://www.atsociety.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1582 760733
Avert: Community Programme works to directly avert the spread of HIV, and improve treatment, care and support , provides a wide range of information to educate people about HIV/AIDS across the world; provides help and advice to the general public through specific enquiries.
Web: http://www.avert.org
Tel: +44 (0)1403 210202
Back Care: Aims to reduce the impact of back pain on society by providing information, support, promoting good practice and funding research.
Web: http://www.backcare.org.uk/
Tel: +44 (0)208 977 5474
The Blackie Foundation: Providing research grants and financial assistance to medically qualified health care professionals. Grants are awarded to specific research projects in the field of homeopathy.
Web: http://www.blackieft.org
Tel: +44 (0)20 7935 0856
Beat: Provides helplines for adults and young people, online support and a UK-wide network of self-help groups to help people beat their eating disorder.
Web: http://www.b-eat.co.uk/Home
Tel: + 44 (0)1603 619 090
Breast Cancer Care: Provide information and offer emotional and practical support; campaign for improvement in standards of support and care; promote the importance of early detection.
Web: http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/
Tel:+44 (0)845 092 0800
British Liver Trust: Fund research into liver disease and provide information and support, and lobby for the services people with liver disease.
Web: http://www.britishlivertrust.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)14 2548 1320
BUPA foundation: Funds medical research to prevent, relieve and cure sickness and ill health. The BUPA Foundation funds clinical research only.
Web: http://www.bupafoundation.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7656 2591
Cancer Care: Dedicated to the support of people with cancer, their families and their carers, and those bereaved by cancer. In particular they provide relevant information and emotional, social and psychological support.
Web: http://www.cancercare.org.uk/
Tel: +44 (0)1524 381820
DeafPLUS: Working to encourage integration and equality between deaf and hearing people in all areas of life.
Web: http://www.deafplus.org
Tel: +44 (0)20 8749 4111
Downs Heart Group: A charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down’s Syndrome.
Web: http://www.dhg.org.uk/
Tel: +44 (0)844 288 4800
Dyslexia Action: A national charity and the UK’s leading provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
Web: http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1784 222300
Epilepsy Scotland: Campaign for improved healthcare, better information provision and an end to the stigma of epilepsy.
Web: http://www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7786 209 501
Greater London Fund for the Blind: Raises money for its member charities who provide a wide range of services such as rehabilitation and mobility training, employment, home visits and residential care.
Web: http://www.glfb.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)207 620 2066
Guideposts: Provides direct services in the community for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and children and adults with learning disabilities. They also carry out social research into the care of those people.
Web: http://www.guidepoststrust.org.uk
Tel: 01993 772886
International Glaucoma Association: Offers advice and support to glaucoma sufferers, campaigns for improved services for glaucoma patients and aims to increase public awareness of glaucoma. They also fund clinical research into the nature and treatment of the condition.
Web: http://www.glaucoma-association.com/
Tel: +44 (0)1233 64 81 64
The ME Association: Provide information, support and practical advice for people who are affected by ME, their families and carers. Also fund and support research, and offer education and training.
Web: http://www.meassociation.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)844 576 5326
The Meningitis Trust: They help people practically, emotionally and financially to face life after meningitis through professional services. Educate communities about the symptoms of meningitis, saving lives through early detection.
Web: http://www.meningitis-trust.org
Tel: +44 (0)1453 768000
Mental Health Foundation: Encourages, develops and supports educational campaigns and other initiatives to improve understanding of mental illness and ensure access to quality care. Concerned with reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Web: http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7803 1100
Migraine Action Association: Provide information and support to migraine sufferers and their families throughout the UK and overseas.
Web: http://www.migraine.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)116 275 8317
National Eczema Society: To provide people with independent and practical advice about treating and managing eczema; to raise awareness of the needs of those with eczema with healthcare professionals, teachers and the government.
Web: http://www.eczema.org
Tel: +44 (0)20 7281 3553
National Osteoporosis Society: The only UK wide charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Web: http://www.nos.org.uk/
Tel: +44 (0)1761 471771
Pain Relief Foundation: Carries out research leading to the causes and treatment of chronic pain.
Web: http://www.painrelieffoundation.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)151 529 5820
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association: The only organisation in the UK which is dedicated to supporting people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS),their families, carers, and the professionals who work with them.
Web: http://pwsa.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1332 365676
Scope: Campaign and provide support and services for disabled people and their families, as well as raising awareness and influencing government policy.
Web: http://www.scope.org.uk/
Tel: +44 (0)808 800 3333
Sense: Supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind by providing expert advice and information to deafblind people, their families, carers and professionals.
Web: http://www.sense.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)845 127 0060
Scoliosis Association UK: Aims to provide information about scoliosis, eliminate fear and stigma, and offer contacts for shared experience
Web: http://www.sauk.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 8964 5343
Spinal Injuries Association: Offer support, assistance and services to spinal cord injured people and increase knowledge and awareness of the causes and consequences of spinal cord injury.
Web: http://www.spinal.co.uk/
Tel: +44 (0)845 678 6633
St Peters Trust for Kidney, Bladder & Prostate Research: Unique in the UK in funding research on disorders that affect any part of the urinary tract - from the kidney to the bladder to the urethra.
Web: http://www.stpeterstrust.org.uk/
Tel: +44 (0)20 7443 9388
The Stroke Association: Funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation, and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its Rehabilitation and Support Services.
Web: http://www.stroke.org.uk/
Tel: +44 (0)20 7566 0300
Terrence Higgins Trust: Objectives are: to increase access to local sexual health services; to work to ensure the best possible HIV
treatment and support services; to campaign to eradicate stigma & discrimination towards HIV & sexual health issues
Web: http://www.tht.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)0845 122 1200
World Vision UK: A Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
Web: http://www.worldvision.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1908 84 1000
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