Charity advent 2011
In the run-up to Christmas we will be profiling a number of charities for readers who are looking for help, or have time or money they would like to donate. Many of the charities are operating in areas we cover regularly on guardian.co.uk/money, including debt advice services and homelessness.
Charities for Christmas #16: The Abbeyfield Society
We are profiling charities seeking volunteers or financial support. Today it is The Abbeyfield Society, which is dedicated to making the lives of older people easier and more fulfilling
Charities for Christmas #15: Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
We are profiling a range of charities who are seeking volunteers or financial support. Today it's animal support group Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Charities for Christmas #14: the Family Holiday Association
We are profiling a range of charities who are seeking volunteers or financial support. Today it's holiday and recreational provider the Family Holiday Association
Plight of the families who rely on food parcels
Edwina Currie may deny it, but the shocking truth is that in Britain today many people have to chose between eating and paying the rent
Charities for Christmas #12: Breakthrough Breast Cancer
We are profiling a range of charities who are seeking volunteers or financial support. Today we look at the unique Breakthrough Breast Cancer group
Charities for Christmas #11: The Cinnamon Trust
We are profiling a range of charities who are seeking volunteers and financial support. Today's focus is on the elderly people and pets charity Cinnamon Trust
Charities for Christmas #10: Giveacar
We are profiling charities for readers who have time or money they would like to donate, or are seeking help in those areas. Today it is car scrap charity Giveacar
Charities for Christmas #9: Elizabeth Finn Care
We are profiling charities for readers who have time or money they would like to donate, or are seeking help in those areas. Today we look at financial support charity Elizabeth Finn Care
Charities for Christmas #8: CCHF All About Kids
We are profiling charities for readers who have time or money they would like to donate, or are seeking help in those areas. Today we look at CCHF All About Kids, which offers disadvantaged children respite breaks
Charities for Christmas #7: Crisis
We are profiling a range of charities whose work continues all year round and who are seeking volunteers and support. Today's focus is on homeless people's charity Crisis
Charities for Christmas #6: Chance UK
We are profiling a range of charities whose work continues all year round and who are seeking volunteers and support. Today's focus is on child-mentoring charity Chance UK
Charities for Christmas #5: St Mungo's
We are profiling a number of charities for readers who have time or money they would like to donate, or are seeking help in those areas. Today we look at homeless charity St Mungo's
Charities for Christmas #4: FareShare
We are profiling a number of charities for readers who have time or money they would like to donate, or are seeking help in those areas. Today we look at FareShare, which helps redistribute surplus food from the food industry
Charities for Christmas #3: Joanne Bingley Memorial Foundation
We are profiling a number of charities for readers who have time or money they would like to donate, or are seeking help in those areas. Today it's the turn of post-natal depression group the Joanne (Joe) Bingley Memorial Foundation
Charities for Christmas #2: Pennies
In the run-up to Christmas we will be profiling a number of charities for readers who have time or money they would like to donate, or are seeking help in those areas. Today it's the turn of electronic charity box scheme Pennies
Charities for Christmas #1: Real Lettings
In the run-up to Christmas we will be profiling a number of charities for readers who have time or money they would like to donate, or are seeking help in those areas. First up is charity lettings agency Real Lettings
