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	Barnardo's - History and evolution of this charity for disadvantaged children. Details of current projects and online donation facility, as well as comprehensive resources.
	KidsOut Charity - Established by Rotary International and Littlewoods to help children with learning difficulties or who are physically handicapped, seriously deprived or abused. News, how to help, events and contact information.
	National Foundation for Youth Music - Young persons music charity set up in 1999 to promote music making opportunities and to provide advice to those with the least access. News, details of actions zones and work in schools, and how you can get involved.
	Tools for Schools - Provides refurbished computers to schools. Includes information for companies considering donating equipment and request forms for charities and schools dealing with school age children.
	Preston Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Babybeat Appeal - Raises funds for the care of premature babies by the Trust. Pictures, information on the campaign and details of how to help.
	Starlight Children's Foundation UK - Aims to grant wishes for hundreds of ill children every year, and to provide stimulating programmes in hospital to help children during long stays. The children are between four and eighteen and all are critically, chronically or terminally ill. Information about the charity and its services, and how to volunteer or to raise funds.
	SPARKS - Sport Aiding Medical Research for Kids - A charity that funds medical research into conditions affecting babies and young children such as bone disease, infant cancer and brain damage. Backed by Britain's leading sports personalities. Information on the charity, personalities associated with it and sponsorship opportunities.
	The Unite Website - A group of students raising money for Barnardo's
	Weston Spirit. Charity for Young People. - National charity tackling issues of social exclusion in young people.
	The Children's Society - This charity works in England to improve the lives of disadvantaged children. The site provides information of the organisation's activities. Includes online shopping.
	Henry Spink Foundation - A charity based in London providing help to families with children who have a disability, rare disorder, chronic syndrome, behavioural problem or chemical imbalance.
	The National Holiday Fund - This is a charity that takes handicapped children on holiday to Florida.
	NCH - UK children's charity providing information on adoption, fostercare, divorce and internet safety. Articles, resources, jobs available, and services offered.
	Save the Children Fund - The UK's largest children's charity. Online donations and shopping as well as full description of activities.
	National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children - British site specializing in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. Full Stop! Provides links to resource materials and volunteer opportunities.
	The Coram Family - Charity established 1739, now working with vulnerable children. News, information, current projects, jobs, contact details.
	Lennox Children's Cancer Fund - Provides assistance to the families of children with cancer, and to the hospitals that treat them. History, details of assistance offered, and request for donations.
	British Institute for Brain Injured Children - Registered charity encouraging home-based therapy to help children variously diagnosed as having autism, autistic tendencies and brain damage.
	Variety Club - Children's charity supported by many celebrities and the entertainment industry. History, fundraising, events and details of their work with sick, disabled and disadvantaged children throughout the UK.
	Break - Charity that provides a wide range of services for children, adults and families with special needs. These include respite care, UK holidays in Norfolk and the West Country and specialist child care.
	Sirius Foundation Charity - A UK-based registered charity which aims to advance the circumstances of people in need and advance the welfare and education of children.
	Express Link Up Charity - Provides computer equipment, internet and teaching resources to hospitals and schools for children who are sick. Volunteers welcome.
	React - UK charity helpiing children with life-limiting illness living at home with their families. Information on services offered, and how to apply for them. Also includes details for thos who wish to help.
	Pier2Pier - A sponsored "jaunt" to visit 54 piers in August, 2003 - and raise at least £50,000 for children's charities. Information, and opportunity to sponsor online.
	Aid to Northern Romania - Charity in Rotherham helping a small group of children in Brasov, Romania. Project and contact details plus photographs of their house.

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