World Land Trust

An international conservation charity based in Suffolk with patrons including Sir David Attenborough, the World Land Trust takes direct action to preserve threatened land of biological importance by buying it, following which it remains protected indefinitely. You can help to save an acre of rainforest from £25.

The Children's Society

The Children's Society works to support vulnerable children in the UK, including helping to find solutions for children who have run away from home and campaigning with local authorities and the Government for much needed resources. The charity welcomes both one-off and regular donations.

UNICEF Shop

You can support the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, by buying gifts and cards from its online shop. UNICEF works globally to protect and promote the interests of children, including rapid response emergency relief and longer-term development projects, like persuading governments to protect children.

Sight Savers International

Sight Savers works to provide treatment and eye care to people in the poorest countries in the world, including providing the blind with rehabilitation support. In 2006 alone, by working with partners, they literally restored sight for over 230,000 people. The charity welcomes donations made online by credit or debit card.

Volunteer Travel

Every year, Volunteer Travel / i-to-i enables thousands of people to work abroad, including on volunteer projects, in Year Out (YO) houses, as English teachers and on eco- and humanitarian tours. Whether you're considering volunteering as part of a gap year or as a career break, you can research options & book online.

Torture Care

A registered charity, the Medical Foundation for the care of victims of torture was founded over twenty years ago. Donations from supporters are used to help and treat over 4,000 torture victims every year from all around the world, including victims of both physical and mental torture and exiles from conflicts.

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