For those who are able, it’s good to give back where possible and help the country’s crucial charity sector. Whether you’re thinking about donating to a charitable service or deciding where to leave money in your will, consider supporting these worthwhile organisations.
Change a child’s life with life-saving cleft surgery
Operation Smile’s medical research is vital to understanding why cleft conditions affect so many children around the world. Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft lip or palate, yet for many, access to safe surgery remains out of reach. Without treatment, children can struggle to eat and speak, facing malnutrition and potential stigma. This congenital condition can have life-threatening consequences for some children.
Operation Smile provides free, safe cleft surgery and specialist care to children worldwide. In as little as 45 minutes, its skilled medical team can perform surgery that could save a child’s life, giving children the chance to survive and grow into a healthier future.
Visit Operationsmile.org.uk to donate now
Boost wellbeing while transforming lives in Sri Lanka
As wellness travel shifts toward personalised healing and meaningful impact, this eight-night Sri Lankan retreat offers the opportunity to restore body and mind while supporting positive change. Curated by A Noble Gift – the pioneering female-founded auction platform where 100 per cent of winning bids go to charity – the experience is delivered in partnership with Anantara Hotels and Resorts and DTH Travel.
The journey is split between two restorative stays at Anantara Kalutara and Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, with seamless transfers throughout. Highlights include a guided visit to Galle Fort and a three-day Ayurvedic programme for two, tailored to individual dosha profiles. Guests benefit from expert consultations, healing treatments, herbal rituals and gentle lifestyle guidance, alongside more than £1,000 worth of curated wellness experiences. Most compelling of all, 100 per cent of the winning bid supports Their Future Today, a cause helping to strengthen communities across Sri Lanka.
Learn more at Anoblegift.com
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Contribute to supporting mental health in the police
Police Care UK is the national charity supporting police and their families harmed in the line of duty. Working independently of the police and government, the charity ensures both serving and former officers have someone to turn to when they’re struggling. The realities of modern policing can really take their toll. Police Care UK’s specialist trauma therapy offers confidential, expert support for those living with the psychological impact of service.
Families facing long-term hardship also receive practical, emotional and financial help. The charity is a lifeline for those carrying the physical or psychological scars of protecting the public. Through gifts in wills, supporters help ensure no one suffering is left without help.
Visit Policecare.org.uk for more information
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Discover the difference that faith can make to your family
Parenting isn’t easy, especially when work, screens and social media compete for everyone’s attention. How can you have intentional conversations with kids and teenagers about things that really matter? Parenting for Faith helps families go beneath the surface and discover the difference faith can make every day. It can provide the tools to navigate big and small things together.
Through a weekly podcast and free video courses, it shares encouragement, fresh ideas and practical tips for deeper conversations and connection, whether you’re a person of faith, a parent looking for guidance or are simply seeking a new perspective.
For more information, visit Brfonline.org.uk
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Change lives through care, culture and technology
For adults who have experienced social exclusion, mental health struggles or homelessness, Apax works in partnership with NHS to help local authorities and community organisations who support individuals move towards independent living. One of its key wellbeing programmes – VR Wellness – uses immersive virtual reality and an AI coach to support relaxation and emotional regulation, while also helping residents build digital confidence and inclusion.
Delivered by a trained team in supported housing, it supports vulnerable adults beyond traditional services. And for those considering a career change, Apax could help you make a meaningful difference. Recognised as a Great Place to Work, the non-profit organisation is celebrated for its values-led culture, employee wellbeing and commitment to creating positive social change where everyone feels inspired to thrive.
For more information, visit Apax.org.uk
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Support families with disabled children
Across the UK, families raising a disabled or seriously ill child face difficult decisions every day. Many are forced to give up work and take on the demanding role of providing round-the-clock care while confronting extra costs of up to £1,000 per month. For more than 50 years, Family Fund has given over a million grants, including small, practical items that can be life-changing, such as a working washing machine, sensory toys or a family day out – a rare thing for so many.
Family Fund turns crisis into comfort, and you can leave a lasting impact with a legacy gift via Family Fund’s Will service – a gift of £500 funds a family grant.
Find out more at Familyfund.org.uk
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Protect the future of UK canals with a gift in your will
The Canal & River Trust is the UK’s largest canal charity and cares for more than 2,000 miles of canals throughout England and Wales. This 250-year-old network of waterways is crucial for wildlife and people, and the work never stops to keep it thriving for future generations. The Trust provides £1.1 billion in savings for the NHS from active use of the waterways and towpaths, creates opportunities for sustainable living and maintains diverse habitats along the country’s canal routes.
If you’re considering leaving a gift in your will, rest assured that the trust uses 100 per cent of the funds on canals, repairing bridges and locks, reinforcing waterway banks and building new habitats for wildlife. The charity tracks every penny to ensure impactful spend.
You’ll get a free guide to canals and protecting their future with a gift in your will.
Find out more at Canalrivertrust.org.uk
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Get involved in helping girls to learn and lead
The Girls’ Brigade England & Wales has supported girls and young women aged four to 18 for more than 130 years, with the Young Leader programme open to girls aged 14 through to women in their mid-20s. Through badgework, skills training and community action, members build confidence and resilience in a safe, structured setting. Programmes have evolved to reflect modern life, with badges covering climate justice, digital safety and personal wellbeing, all delivered in age-appropriate ways.
Young women can step into national advocacy roles while local groups remain rooted in their church and communities, from care home visits to Remembrance events. Volunteers are aged 16 to over 90 and bring a breadth of experience and energy to the brigade.
Discover how to get involved at Girlsbrigadeministries.org.uk
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Be part of the change to help women thrive at work
Too many talented women see their careers stall at the ‘sticky middle’ stage not because they lack ambition, but because they lack access to the right support, networks, and opportunities. One Loud Voice is a registered UK charity that aims to advance gender equality by supporting mid-career women. Launching in April 2026, the charity is seeking at least 26 founding sponsors to fund its Thrive Community for its ‘26 for 2026’ funding campaign.
Sponsors are asked to give a £1,000 donation that directly funds women’s access to practical career tools, coaching, peer-to-peer mentoring, leadership development programmes and cross-sector networking. For the first 100 members, a 30 per cent discount is available for annual membership – £90 per year or £10 per month. The membership community ensures that women are seen, heard and equipped to flourish.
Be part of the change at Oneloudvoice.co.uk or email info@oneloudvoice.co.uk and donate at Justgiving.com
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Help families facing neurofibromatosis access specialist support
There are 26,500 people in the UK living with neurofibromatosis (NF), a lifelong genetic condition that causes tumours to grow on nerve endings, causing chronic pain, learning disabilities and other serious complications. Half of NF diagnoses occur with no previous family history, leaving many parents facing overwhelming uncertainty. Nerve Tumours UK is a support service with a specialist NF nurse and adviser network of experienced and regionally based clinicians embedded within NHS trusts.
These clinicians provide a single, expert point of contact, offering home visits after diagnosis, support in schools and universities, guidance for employers and help navigating the benefits system. They also contribute to clinical education and act as advocates in complex cases. Nerve Tumours UK is entirely funded by donations, so the charity relies on public support to sustain this vital, life-changing service.
Find out more at Nervetumours.org.uk
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