Free Spirit working with charities & other organisations

Age UK

Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support 5 million older people every year.

AF Association

AF Association provides information, support and access to established, new or innovative treatments for atrial fibrillation (AF).

Arrhythmia Alliance

Arrhythmia Alliance is the UK’s leading heart rhythm charity, working together to improve the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for all those affected by arrhythmias or heart rhythm disorders.

Bipolar UK

Provide a range of services to enable people affected by bipolar and associated illnesses, to take control of their lives.

The Brain Tumour Charity

The Brain Tumour Charity is at the forefront of the fight to defeat brain tumours, making a difference every day to the lives of people with a brain tumour and their families. We fund pioneering research to increase survival, raise awareness of the symptoms and effects of brain tumours and provide support for everyone affected to improve quality of life.

Carers Trust

Works to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.

Dementia Adventure

Dementia Adventure connects people living with dementia with nature and a sense of adventure.

Endometriosis UK

Endometriosis devastates the lives of women and their families. Endometriosis UK helps them take back control by providing vital support services, reliable information and a community for those affected by endometriosis.

Hft

Hft is a charity that helps adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Their person-centred services support over 2,500 people across England to live with more choice, more independence and with greater access to the local community. They work in partnership with people to help them achieve their goals, whether that’s by finding a job, building new relationships, or developing new skills.

Click here to read about their 2018 Holiday information guide.

Kidney Research UK

Kidney Research UK is the leading national charity dedicated to research that will lead to better treatments and cures for kidney disease. We also provide information for patients and raise vital awareness of kidney-related issues among the general public.

Kidney Federation

The NKF is the national kidney charity actually run by Kidney Patients for Kidney Patients. Unlike other kidney charities, they are focused on two missions:

• campaigning for improvements to renal provision and treatment
• national patient support services.

They have a comprehensive website and dedicated helpline for patients, carers and healthcare professionals to talk over advice, issues and concerns on everything relating to renal matters.

Kids Cancer Charity

Offers high standards of care and support, for families with children and teenagers affected by cancer.

London Taxi Benevolent Association for War Disabled

Formed in 1947 and also known as the Taxi Charity, they aim to help the war disabled and veterans by providing entertainment, outings and specialised equipment.

MedicAlert

MedicAlert are a non-profit organisation who provide a life-saving service through their internationally recognised Medical ID jewellery. Over decades, they have offered peace of mind to thousands of individuals with medical conditions, knowing that wherever they are in the world they are supported by MedicAlert.

Mitrofanoff Support

Offers emotional support and reassurance to anyone who may be about to have, or already has a Mitrofanoff and the people closest to them.

Multi Organ Transplant Support (MOTS)

We are a small charity proving support to people and their families who are affected by small bowel and multi-visceral transplants throughout the U.K.

Ovarian Cancer Action

Ovarian Cancer Action strives to stop women dying from ovarian cancer. It funds world-class scientific research leading to innovative treatments. Ovarian Cancer Action campaigns to ensure women and GPs know the risk factors, symptoms and treatment options to enable informed and rapid action.

National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society

Founded in 2001, The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is ‘the voice’ of people affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) across the whole of the UK, and are the only UK charity devoted specifically to RA.

STARS

STARS or ‘Syncope Trust And Reflex anoxic Seizures’ works together with individuals, families and medical professionals to offer information and support on syncope and reflex anoxic seizures.

Together for Short Lives

Together for Short Lives is the leading UK charity that speaks out for all children and young people who are expected to have short lives. Together with everyone who provides care and support to these children and families, we are here to help them have as fulfilling lives as possible and the very best care at the end of life. We can’t change the diagnosis, but we can help children and families make the most of their time together.

Yorkshire Children’s Trust

Yorkshire Children’s Trust are a truly local charity, helping local children with their emotional and financial needs to ensure they have a happy and fulfilling life.