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Founded in 1918 as the National Council for the Unmarried Mother and her Child, NCOPF aims to improve the economic, legal and social position of one-parent families. The National Council runs an information service to lone parents, other organizations, local authorities and the media. It runs projects in specific areas of the UK to enable lone parents to return to employment. It also provides rights-based training for professionals working with lone parents, campaigns and lobbies to change the law and to improve provisions for lone parents and their children.

The Children's Country Holidays Fund provides 10 day holidays in the countryside for underprivileged London children aged 5 to 12. Their backgrounds include poverty, neglect and physical or emotional abuse. Most come from one-parent families and overcrowded, poor quality housing; unemployment and financial debt are standard. Some children have never seen the seaside or the countryside before. None would have the chance of a holiday without CCHF or the generosity of supporters. Funds are always urgently needed - please help.

The NDCS is the country's leading organization for families, parents and carers of all children with a hearing loss in the UK. It exists to enable deaf children to maximise their skills and abilities and provides support, information and advice on all aspects of childhood deafness including health, education and state benefits. The Society's network of trained and experienced Local and Regional Representatives can help families in their own areas and over 120 NDCS support groups nationwide enable families to meet locally and exchange their experiences. Help us make a bright future for all deaf children. Helpline No.: 020 7250 0123 (voice/text)

The Iris Fund supports research into the prevention and cure of blindness and serious eye disorders. Our special "Infant Vision" project at Great Ormond Street is a highly-streamlined research, remedial and care programme for visually handicapped children. Over the last 12 years, some 7,000 children a year from all over Britain have had their sight restored or improved and we are obviously anxious that this excellent work will continue. We would also be grateful to receive used postage stamps or "left over" foreign coins, both of which can be turned into cash.

Samaritan's Purse specialises in helping children to reach out and make a difference overseas. By far our biggest project is the Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal. Hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren pack shoeboxes full of toys, sweets and other gifts, and give £2 to help transport them to needy children in Eastern Europe and beyond. By giving, our children not only help others, they also start to understand the joys of sharing what you have. Other projects include longer term developmental work, including the building of a hospice for child AIDS victims in Romania.

About cerebral palsy. For disabled people achieving equality. We aim to provide services around early years, post diagnosis, employment, education and daily living. All enquiries to our Cerebral Palsy Helpline which offers information, advice and initial counselling on all aspects of cerebral palsy, disability issues and the work of Scope. Clients can be referred on to Scope services as appropriate. The Helpline is open 9am to 9pm weekdays and 2pm to 6pm weekends.

Human Scale Education promotes an approach to learning which is concerned with the whole child - the creative, emotional and moral sides as well as the academic and the physical. Key factors include the relationships within and the size of the educational setting. Children learn best in an environment in which they feel secure and supported - a human scale environment. We support parents and teachers who wish to set up their own schools. We are also working to encourage human scale settings in large schools.

1 in 8 children have eczema. This skin condition is currently incurable and is on the increase. Eczema can cause almost unbearable pain and irritation. It can affect many areas of a child's life including classroom activities, social interaction and family life. The National Eczema Society is the only charity dedicated to providing practical support and funding research into this distressing condition. We need your help so that we can continue to cope with the ever-increasing demand for our services.

Deafness is an isolating disability, presenting real barriers when competing in education, work and social integration. DeafPLUS works to integrate deaf and hearing people through training, education, information and family contact. We also offer speech training to profoundly deaf children. When Laura, who is six, first used our specialised equipment she was delighted to "hear" the effects of her voice on the screen. She now understands that by making certain sounds the penguin will reach the top of the iceberg or the clown's nose will light up! Perhaps you would like to help us to help Laura and other children like her?

POD organises monthly shows at over 100 hospitals and hospices throughout the UK. Every month a professional children's entertainer visits each hospital and provides a forty minute show in the playroom, on the ward or at the bedside. All POD's funds are spent on entertaining children in hospital.
"POD can't make children better. But it can make them feel better."