“On our own, we cannot end wars or wipe out injustice, but the cumulative impact of thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine”
Her Majesty The Queen
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family, and all those mourning her loss.
She was a remarkable woman, who made an incredible
contribution to British charities and during her 70-year reign was a patron to more than 600. These covered a wide range of causes, from community and children to the arts and the environment.
Commemorative giving
Details of Her Majesty's many charities and patronages can be found on the Royal website. Businesses may wish to pay tribute to The Queen's extraordinary legacy by supporting one or more of the charitable causes that she championed during her lifetime.
Some of the charities the Queen supported
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Cancer Research UK
support research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses.
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Girlguiding
Is the UK's largest girl-only youth organisation. They empower girls to be their best and face the challenges of growing up today, through adventure, friendship and fun.
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Diabetes UK
Support everyone affected by diabetes, and fund research that will one day lead us to a cure and campaign for improvements in the care and treatment of people with the disease.
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Cruse Bereavement Support
Their vision is that all bereaved people have somewhere to turn when someone dies. They offer telephone, email and website support via a network of 5,000 trained volunteers and are confidential and free.
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Stroke Association
Our specialist support, research and campaigning are only possible with the courage and determination of the stroke community. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them.
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RMA - The Royal Marines Charity
Offer a range of services to both serving and veterans ranging from practical and emotional support which can include adaptations to a house following life changing Injuries, support following a bereavement, or helping with adjusting from military life to civilian life.
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British Red Cross
Part of a global network of volunteers, donations to British Red Cross will help the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. Providing food, first aid, medicines and shelter.
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Action for Children
Protects and supports vulnerable children and young people and their families. They provide practical and emotional care, ensure children’s voices are heard, and campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives.
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The Royal Society for Blind Children
RSBC support 0 -25 year olds living with sight loss our aim is to help every young person we work with to find and fulfil their own unique potential providing them with a combination of support, learning and development opportunities to help them build their resilience, and help with the skills they will need to navigate their own futures.