The Psychiatry Research Trust
United KingdomResearch/Dev
Since that date the Trust has raised in excess of GBP 6m which has been used to fund research projects covering a wide spectrum of mental health conditions and brain disease: lectures in aspects of mental health; bursaries to enable students to study and also to carry out research projects; prizes to encourage excellence in research by trainee psychiatrists and basic scientists; purchase of essential research equipment. This work is vital not only because it is directed at securing better treatment for sufferers but also because it seeks to understand the underlying causes of mental illness and brain disease with the aim of finding means of prevention and cures for these illnesses.
The Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival
United StatesArts/Culture
Founded by Joseph Papp as the Shakespeare Workshop and now one of the nation's preeminent cultural institutions, The Public is an American theater in which all the country's voices, rhythms, and cultures converge. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson, The Public is dedicated to embracing the complexities of contemporary society and nurturing both artists and audiences, as it continues Joseph Papp's legacy of creating a place of inclusion and a forum for ideas. The Public Theater has won 40 Tony Awards, 141 Obies, 39 Drama Desk Awards, 23 Lucille Lortel Awards and 4 Pulitzer Prizes.
The Raising Hope Foundation
United KingdomChildren/Education
The Raising Hope Foundation was formed in January 2009 by Kinza Mason, after visits to Ghana in 2008. We're a small UK Charity working with orphaned and vulnerable children in Ghana. We want to make a difference in a way that really matters. Currently we are working with a Ghanaian Charity, the Living Faith Foundation, to build a home for over 60 orphaned children, and hopefully transform the lives of many children in the small town of Santrokofi. In Ghana there are a large number of orphaned and needy children who are currently living in far from ideal circumstances. The 'extended family' system, that is placing children with aunts, grandparents etc, is simply not working as families are struggling just to support their own children. Our home in Santrokofi will be for those who are orphaned and have nowhere else to go. It will also be a place of support for single parents, so that their children can remain with them where possible.
The Rams Club
United StatesCommunity/Family
We provide assistance to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offering financial aid to worthy young men and women seeking an education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We support University programs by providing services and funds for the construction of facilities or purchase of equipment. Members of The Rams Club share that same commitment to the highest level of excellence that is so characteristic of this University. You can have an immediate impact on the lives of Carolina's student-athletes by participating as an annual member of The Rams Club.
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.