Welcome to our third and final instalment of ‘Meet the charities’. Throughout our For Life’s Great Causes charity campaign, we’ve been shining a spotlight on each of the twenty shortlisted charities and giving you some further insight into the life-changing work they do throughout the county we all call home.
Please don’t forget to vote for the charity closest to your heart here – every vote really does make a difference!
Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline
Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline is a confidential, free, support and signposting service for anyone affected by domestic abuse. The charity’s mission is to eliminate domestic abuse through awareness and education, and to support those in need through their confidential listening and signposting service across Hertfordshire. The charity provides a safe space for all those affected by domestic abuse to discuss their situation, and to help them feel empowered to take the next step.
Find out more here: www.hertsdomesticabusehelpline.org
Potential Kids
Potential Kids is an award winning charity based in Welwyn/Hatfield providing learning, social and sports opportunities to Neurodiverse children and young people (those affected by Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Tourette Syndrome amongst other conditions), their siblings and families. Potential Kids provides an avenue for young people and their families to increase their self-esteem, reduce social isolation whilst building their self-confidence.
You can find out more about the support Potential Kids provides here.
Age UK Dacorum
Age UK Dacorum are a local independent charity for older people and their carers. Their mission is to promote the well-being of all older people and their carers covering Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley, Markyate, Tring and the surrounding villages. They do this by providing a wide range of services and activities; helping make later life fulfilling and enjoyable to all.
Find out more about Age UK Dacorum’s wonderful work here.
The Hospice of St Francis
The Hospice of St Francis is a charity which helps 2,000 local people and their families, in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, to live their precious lives well through improving symptoms, achieving personal goals and helping them to feel safe. Their care takes many forms and their professional team plus dedicated, trained volunteers care for people with a wide range of illnesses including cancer, motor neurone disease, dementia, heart disease, lung disease and neurological illness.
Watch here to find out more.
The A-T Society (Ataxia Telangiectasia)
The A-T Society supports people living with the disabling and life-limiting condition
ataxia-telangiectasia and funds research to find a cure. Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T) is a complex genetic disease which affects many parts of the body and causes severe disability. The symptoms include lack of balance, slurred speech and perhaps a more than normal number of infections. There is no cure or treatment available at present.
The A-T Society is a small national charity providing support services for families, funding research and specialist A-T clinics, and helps raise awareness.
Find out more about The AT Society and what your vote means to them here.
Redbourn Community Group
Redbourn Community Group (RCG) is a volunteer lead registered charity which has been serving the village of Redbourn since 1980.
Previously Redbourn Care Group, the charity has a new name, to reflect its objectives, to provide support to all residents regardless of background, to connect the community together, and to help community projects.
Find out more about the Redbourn Community Group here: www.redbourncg.org
Please show your support for these wonderful local causes and submit your vote today!
Find out more the For Life’s Great Causes campaign and this year’s Charity Calendar at www.lifesgreatcauses.co.uk or email greatcauses@ashtons.co.uk.
