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KGFS - King George's Fund for Sailors - Makes grants to nautical charities that look after the welfare needs of seafarers, ex-seafarers and their dependants.
Comic Relief UK - The official red nose day website covering charitable issues in the UK and abroad. Site features online donation form and lots of comical areas.
Breath of Hope - Children's charity raising funds to entertain children in hospital. Explanation of work and fundraising requirements.
Yapp Charitable Trust - Offers grants to small registered charities in the UK, giving about £300,000p.a. in about 100 grants. Site contains information on priorities, exclusions, contact information, details of recent grants and how to apply.
The Eleanor Rathbone Charitable Trust - A grant-making charitable trust with a particular interest in Merseyside as well as in charities benefiting women and unpopular and neglected causes.
The Community Fund - Distributes profits from the United Kingdom national lottery to appropriate causes and projects. Comprehensive information about activities and process of applying for grants.
Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation - Supports links and collaboration between the UK and Japan through the scholarships, grants and events.
South West Foundation - Charitable foundation investing in communities to alleviate poverty and hardship and improve the quality of life local people. Details of grant schemes, reports, news and aims.
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