The Charities Neville and Marilyn Wright support

The Phoebe Research Fund

Ten year old Phoebe Crowson has Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB). This is a rare genetic inherited lifelong skin condition in which the skin is fragile and will blister and shear at the slightest touch which causes the equivalent to a third-degree burn. Blisters are not self-limiting and enlarge unless lanced and drained. It affects other mucosal membranes such as eyes, mouth and oesophagus causing painful blistering and scarring as healing occurs. raw areas are dressed with specialist dressings and…

Lend With Care

I joined Lendwithcare on 6 April 2012 because this ‘microfinance system’ of giving is a lot different from the number of other charities that I have given money to in the past. For me not seeing any results from my gifts did not encourage me to give more. Donations to other organisations seemed to disappear into oblivion as I had no means of tracking what I had personally given.

With Lendwithcare I can see up March 10th 2020 that I have helped…

Motor Neurone Disease

Understanding the Motor Neurone Disease Association: A Beacon of Hope
The Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) is a remarkable charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by motor neurone disease (MND). This debilitating condition, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease in the United States, affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord that control muscle movement1.

What is Motor Neurone Disease? Motor neurone disease is a progressive neurological condition that leads…

British Dyslexia Association

This is my dad in 1990 aged 74, he was presenting a cheque for £200, money he had raised by organising a vintage bike ride and collecting money for the charity by entertaining the public who were fascinated with his vintage cycles.

My dad was a very skilled carpenter and cabinet maker, he also had the ability to organise people whether it was for work or in a social environment, he was able to get the best out of people despite being dyslexic.

Save a life give blood

Why Give Blood: The Lifesaving Gift

Every two seconds, someone in the world needs blood. Whether it’s for a surgery, an accident victim, or a patient battling cancer, the demand for blood is constant. Yet, many people are unaware of the profound impact their donation can have.Every two seconds, someone in the world needs blood. Whether it’s for a surgery, an accident victim, or a patient battling cancer, the demand for blood is constant. Yet, many people are unaware of…

READ Foundation

EDUCATION WORKS
INEQUALITY IN EDUCATION
No one gets a second chance at childhood. Far too many children from disadvantaged backgrounds are being let down by society. They are just innocent victims of their circumstance, and we are failing them. It is not their fault, and it is simply unfair.

Our work takes us where the challenge is the greatest. READ Foundation was originally established in Kashmir and Pakistan, and now operates in Bangladesh, Lebanon and Yemen, serving those children who…

ADHD

The ADHD Foundation works in partnership with individuals, families, doctors, teachers and other agencies to improve emotional well being, educational attainment, behaviour and life chances through better understanding and self-management of ADHD, ASD and related learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, Irlen’s Syndrome, dyscalculia and Tourette’s Syndrome.
They also provide training for GP’s, Teachers, Social Care agencies and other professionals, raising awareness to bring about positive change and inclusion in mental health, education and employment.

What is…

Sue Ryder

Sue Ryder supports people living with life-limiting and long-term conditions including brain injury, cancer, dementia, strokes, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and motor neuron disease. The doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.

It operates specialist palliative care centres, care centres for people with complex conditions, home care services and a growing number of community-based services. The charity also offers support…

Magpas Air Ambulance

Magpas Air Ambulance bring the very best pre-hospital emergency care, in the air or on land, including treatments usually only available in a hospital. Our service operates 24/7 and, on average, answers four calls for help a day treating around 900 patients in life-threatening emergencies every year.

Serving the communities of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and across the East of England and are dispatched by both the East of England and the East Midlands Ambulance Service Trusts – caring for a population of over 10 million.

Neville Wright