LEPRA works to treat, educate, rehabilitate and give voice to people affected by diseases such as leprosy in the developing world. EMAIL SENT 21/08/15 Link to website: https://www.lepra.org.uk/ Please send any information you may have about this charity to SPUC, either by email to rhoslynthomas@spuc...

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Life Charity is a pro-life charity which offers non-directional counselling for women experiencing crisis pregnancies. Link to website: http://lifecharity.org.uk/ Please send any information you may have about this charity to SPUC, either by email to rhoslynthomas@spuc.org.uk or by post to SPUC HQ.

Macmillan Cancer Support provides health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer and pushes for better cancer care. In a letter dated 28 June 2012, Macmillan Cancer Support said: "Macmillan Cancer Support does not have a policy on euthanasia and assisted suicide. With re...

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Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity which provides care and support to people with terminal illnesses and their families. This charity is a member of the AMRC. In an ethical policy statement on its website, the charity makes clear that "as an organisation providing care, we are not seeking a ch...

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Marie Stopes International is a major provider and promoter of abortion worldwide. In England, Marie Stopes performs abortions in its clinics and, on its website, offers services and directions for women seeking abortion from Spain and Northern Ireland where access to abortion is restricted. Marie S...

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Mary’s Meals Mary’s Meals was founded in 2002 with the simple aim of providing one school meal a day to children in the world’s poorest communities. Although a secular charity, the founder was inspired by his Catholic faith, and the main office is based at Craig Lodge retreat house, in Scotland. Th...

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UK disability charity Mencap works with people with a learning disability, in addition to their family and carers, to provide support, advice, and to campaign for greater opportunities while challenging attitudes and prejudice. In a joint letter to Peers dated July 2014, members of Mencap asserted t...

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Mind offers information and advice to people with mental health problems and lobbies the government and local authorities on their behalf. In an email to SPUC, a spokesperson for the charity stated: "as our remit is limited to mental health, we have no policies on abortion, embryonic stem-cell resea...

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The Mission Aviation Fellowship is a Christian charity which provides aviation, communications, and learning technology to numerous humanitarian organisations, in addition to isolated missionaries and communities throughout the world. EMAIL SENT 14/08/15 Link to website: https://www.maf-uk.org/ Plea...

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The Motor Neurone Disease Association works to provide care, support and research for people suffering from Motor Neurone disease. This charity is a member of the AMRC. In a statement on embryonic stem-cell research released in July 2005, the association asserted "in principle we will support stem ...

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The The Good Counsel Network offers counselling and support to women experiencing crisis pregnancies. The group offers financial and material support to those who need it. Link to website: http://www.goodcounselnet.co.uk/ Please send any information you may have about this charity to SPUC, either...

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The The Haemophilia Society supports people affected by bleeding disorders and campaigns for consistent, effective and accessible treatment. EMAIL SENT 18/08/15 Link to website: http://www.haemophilia.org.uk/ Please send any information you may have about this charity to SPUC, either by email to ...

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Human Genetics Alert is a public interest watchdog group. In 2013, the HGA called upon the UK Secretary of State not to legalise human genetic manipulation techniques for fear that it would "eventually lead to a eugenic designer baby market". On frequent occasions the group has spoken out the danger...

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The The Human Rights Society is a campaigning charity dedicated to advocating for human rights. In an email to SPUC in August 2015, the charity stated that: "Abortion, contraception, and other morally "controversial issues" in our culture are areas that we currently stay out of. We're more focuse...

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The Huntingdon's Disease Association is a charity "which exists to support people affected by the disease and to provide information and advice to professionals whose task it is to support Huntington's disease families."  This charity is a member of the AMRC. A factsheet on the Association's website...

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The The Impact Foundation works worldwide to prevent disability. In an email to SPUC, the charity stated "IMPACT UK’s work focuses solely on teaching vulnerable members of the community in West Sussex to eat a healthy, well balanced and nutritious diet and therefore we do not have a policy on abo...

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International Care and Relief is a humanitarian organisation working to provide emergency relief and long term development projects. It has close links with the UN, International Planned Parenthood Federation and other pro-choice organisations. It has advocated the use of contraception for populatio...

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The The International Federation for Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida operates worldwide with the mission to improve the quality of life of people affected by Hydrocephalus and/or Spina Bifida. With regards to doctors who advise termination of pregnancy on the grounds of disability, the Federation ...

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(IPPF) The International Planned Parenthood Federation is a global ‘reproductive health’ service provider. In the Federation’s vision, it is stated "IPPF strives for a world in which all women, men and young people have access to the sexual and reproductive health information and services they need...

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Diabetes UK is a national charity which supports people with diabetes and promotes research into the condition.  This charity is a member of the AMRC. In October 2011 Diabetes UK issued a position statement which read: "Following a member and stakeholder consultation in 2001 and a survey of members ...

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