Who Wants to be a Millionaire...
We do! Laurence and Jackie Llewelyn-Bowen collected an amazing £500,000 in the Valentine's Day special episode of ITV1's 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire', making them the only celebrity couple ever to reach the million pound question. The money was raised for the charity Shooting Star Children's Hospice www.shootingstar.org.uk....
Charities
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MS Trust
The MS Trust is a charity which wiorks with and for the 85,000 people in the UK with MS. Our vision is to enable people with MS to live their lives to the full. We provide: - Information that is tailored to what peple want to know. - Education for health professionals about what people with MS need. - Research into better management of MS - Support for anyone affected by MS.
CARE International UK
CARE International UK works in almost 70 countries around the world tackling poverty and injustice wherever the need is greatest, helping more than 55 million people find lasting and positive ways out of poverty. Over 90% of their staff come from the country where they work giving them an unparalleled trust and understanding of the communities that they work in.
Children 1st
Children 1st are one of Scotland's leading childcare charities. Their mission is to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood.
Carers UK
A membership organisation for carers set up by carers in 1965 to have a voice and to win the recognition and support that carers deserve.
The Shooting Star Children's Hospice
The Shooting Star Children's Hospice is a local charity raising funds to maintain and run the children's hospice, Shooting Star House. Like shooting stars, each life-limited child is unique and shines bright but, like a shooting star, they are gone far too soon.
Barnardo's
Barnardo's works with the most vulnerable children and young people, helping them transform their lives and fulfil their potential.
The Red House Appeal
The National Trust recently acquired William Morris's Red House in Bexleyheath, and are appealing for help to care for this hidden treasure. Just one of their challenges is to rediscover evidence of original painted decoration under the layers of paint added over the years.
Clic Sargent
CLIC Sargent wants to see a world where all children and young people with cancer live life to the full.
NSPCC
The NSPCC specialises in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. Since 1884 they have been directly involved in protecting children and campaigning on their behalf.
Mencap
Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers.
Tommys
Tommys are committed to funding medical research and providing information to help more mums and dads through a healthy pregnancy and birth.
Winston's Wish
Winston's Wish helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death. We offer practical support and guidance to families, to professionals and to anyone concerned about a grieving child.
The Eden Project
The Eden Project was established in 2000 and is structured as an educational charitable trust to promote the understanding and responsible management of the vital relationship between plants, people and resources leading to a sustainable future for all.
Childline
ChildLine is the UK's free 24-hour helpline (0800 1111) for children in distress or danger. Trained volunteer counsellors comfort, advise and protect children and young people who may feel they have nowhere else to turn.
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) was founded in 1852. It was the first children's hospital in the English speaking world. Much has changed since, but GOSH is committed to delivering the best and most up to date treatment now and in the future.
Simon & Us
A charity established by Elizabeth and William Turner & Friends in memory of Simon Turner, 11th September 2001, World Trade Centre, New York.
Prince's Trust
We're a UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, we help 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives.
Multiple Sclerosis Trust
The MS Trust is a leading independent UK charity for people with MS, their families and friends and for all health professionals who work with them.
Cornwall Scrap Store
The St. Austell Scrap Store opened 10 years ago to help stop waste go into land fill sites. Waste materials from local factories, wholesalers and distributors are donated to the Scrap Store and are then made available to members of the public.
MS Society
The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - about 85,000 people in the UK.
Save the Children
Save the Children is the leading independent organisation creating real and lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world.
Cutty Sark
134 years after her launch, the Cutty Sark is still a beautiful vessel, delighting her visitors. Urgent restoration is required to save the world's sole surviving tea clipper for future generations.
Scope
Welcome to Scope, the disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else.
4 Children
4Children is the national charity dedicated to creating opportunities and building futures for children.
Brooke Hospital
The Brooke relieves the suffering of horses, donkeys and mules working for poor people in the developing world.
Plan Samson Centre
The Samson Centre Project is an initiative of the M.S. Therapy Group (Guildford), which is a self-help group for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis, formed in 1992. It's aim is to provide an opportunity for M.S. sufferers and their carers to meet informally for mutual support and self-help.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of activities for anyone aged 14-25. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time.
LLB's Interior Projects
LB&A's first project completed in 2003 secured a Time Out Restaurant nomination, a very special honour.
Hair Raising Money
Celebrities with bad hair, we all want to see that. So grab yourself a copy of the "Bad Hair Day" book in support of Childline.