Charities at Vestival 2011
BTCVThe British Trust for Conservation Volunteers was set up to promote environmental conservation in the UK and welcomes volunteers of all ages. |
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VinvolvedVinvolved is a project set up by the charity V. The project focuses on getting 16-25 year olds involved in volunteering. |
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Scout AssociationThe Scout Association provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for 400,000 young people aged 6-25. |
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Elder TreeElder Tree Voluntary Visiting Service offers a range of low intensity care services to help improve the health and well-being of retired people of all ages and levels of mobility,who live in the Sutton, Drake, Greenbank, Mutley and Mount Gould areas. |
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Cancer Research UKCancer Research UK (CRUK) is the world's leading charity dedicated to cancer research. They fund the work of more than 4,500 scientists, doctors and nurses across the UK, all working together to beat cancer. |
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South Dartmoor Riding for the DisabledThe South Dartmoor Group of the Riding for the Disabled was started in 1978. The Group now rides at Bickleigh Riding School, Bickleigh Barracks on the outskirts of Plymouth. |
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HeadSpaceHeadSpace is a place, where 11-19s can read, listen, surf, talk, meet friends, enjoy a drink or a snack and generally chill, to your heart's (and head's) content. Based at Efford Library. |
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Horizons Children's Sailing CharityHorizons is a registered children’s sailing charity. Our aims are to help disadvantaged and disabled children from the inner city communities of Plymouth. |
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Beckly CentreThe Beckly Centre is a registered charity working in Plymouth for children and young people who are disadvantaged by disability or have specific needs requiring special care and support. |
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PEA (Plymouth Environmental Action)Involving and inspiring young people to conserve the environment within their local community; whilst having fun and leading practical projects. |
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Plymouth FoodbankThe Plymouth Foodbank is helping people who are in financial crisis by providing them with much needed food and also a listening ear and useful advice. 49 different agencies now have the ability to provide clients with Foodbank vouchers. |
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Plymouth Tree PartnershipThe Plymouth Tree Partnership brings together organisations, groups and individuals who want to conserve and improve the city's trees. |
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Dartmoor National ParkThe Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) exists to secure for the public good the conservation, enhancement, enjoyment and understanding of the special qualities of Dartmoor: its landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage. |
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British Heart FoundationOur vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. We'll achieve this through pioneering research, vital prevention activity and ensuring quality care and support for everyone living with heart disease. |
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Plymouth GuildThe Guild runs information, advocacy, advice and support services for disabled people and long term health conditions. It also provides infrastructure support to voluntary and community organisations through volunteer brokerage and promotion of placement opportunities. |
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Green VAre you 16-25 with a passion for all things environmental? Green V can offer you the chance to gain invaluable experience working alongside environmental experts carrying out conservation and horticultural work. |
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GroundworkGroundwork South West helps people and organisations make changes in order to create better neighbourhoods, to build skills and job prospects, and to live and work in a greener way. |
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