Charities Collection (page 2)

Eccleston Grange, St Helens, Merseyside, 19th October 1945, on the outskirts of St Helens, the property has been given to the boroughs Education Committee to use as a school for special needs children

Former Ark Royal skipper Rear Admiral Wilfred Graham (second from left) and secretary Stan Green (third left) with lifeboatmen at Newbiggin as they inspect the new Atlantic 21 semi inflatable inshore

Coxswain of Mumbles Lifeboat Derek Scott, aged 43 of Mumbles Road, Southend, Gower pictured with the RNLI rescue craft at Mumbles Head. 14th August 1972

The crew of the city of Bradford III at Humber Lifeboat Station at Spurn Point on the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire. They are front coxswain Robertson Buchan

John Stonehouse Postmaster General and MP for West Bromwich enjoys a cup of tea after completing the West Bromwich Charity Walk in aid of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project

Colin Gregg, headmaster of the Kings School, Tynemouth, and Chairman of the Childrens cancer run committee, handed over a bumper cheque for £ 124, 030 to consultant paediatrician Dr

Lady Mae Hall, wife of Sir John Hall property developer (knighted 1991) and life president and former chairman of Newcastle United football club (1992 to 1997), pictured at Wynyard Hall Estate

Princess Diana and Prince Charles at Live Aid Concert, Wembley Stadium. 13th July 1985

Two chimps and their girl friend model Anna de Cadenet went to the Booker Air Field High Wycombe today to look over the plane which is being sent to the Meru Game Reserve in Kenya to help the World

Royal Cornwall Museums activity table at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge
Visitors enjoying Royal Cornwall Museums activity table in the heritage tent at the Royal Cornwall Show. One of a series of digital images documenting the Royal Institution of Cornwalls participation

Royal Cornwall Museum staff enjoy afternoon tea at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross
The Royal Cornwall Museums Individual Gifts Manager and Director enjoy afternoon tea following the Princes Countryside Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall attend afternoon tea at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall (centre) attend afternoon tea following the Princes Countryside Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show

Preparing for the Princes Countryside Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross
Royal Cornwall Museum staff and the Chairman of the Royal Institution of Cornwall prepare to take part in the Princes Countryside Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show

Royal Cornwall Museums trade stand at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge
Royal Cornwall Museums trade stand in the heritage tent at the Royal Cornwall Show. One of a series of digital images documenting the Royal Institution of Cornwalls participation in the Royal

Royal Cornwall Museums activity table at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge
Royal Cornwall Museums activity table in the heritage tent at the Royal Cornwall Show. The museums Marketing Officer is demonstrating how to make an Egyptian scarab amulet

Royal Cornwall Museum Staff with The Princes Countryside Fund Ambasador, Phil Vickery MBE, at the Royal Cornwall Show
Royal Cornwall Museums Individual Gifts Manager is pictured with The Princes Countryside Fund Ambasador, Phil Vickery MBE

Courtney Library staff talk to visitors at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge
The Courtney Librarys Librarian Archivist talks about some of the material held by the library with visitors at the Royal Cornwall Show

Royal Cornwall Museum staff present the museums Trunk of Curiosities at the Royal Cornwall Show
Royal Cornwall Museums Learning and Inclusion Officer and Individual Gifts Manager showcase the museums new " Trunk of Curiosities" at the Royal Cornwall Show

Rashleigh almshouses, Polmear, Tywardreath, Cornwall, 1959
The Rashleigh almshouses were originally built around 1800 by William Rashleigh as four cottages. They were extended later in the 19th century by three more cottages and, in 1855

The Disabled Soldier
3787025 The Disabled Soldier'; (add.info.: The Disabled Soldier - British postcard published during World War 1 for the benefit of The Wear Seal Foundation)

First Alexandra Rose Day charity, women selling roses
The First Alexandra Rose Day charity, women selling roses outside the Hotel Cecil on 26 June 1912. The charity was launched on the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Princess Alexandra from her

The Northumberland lifeboat Lizzie Porter, which entered service at Holy Island in 1909 until 1925 before moving to North Sunderland where stayed until 1936

St. Abbs new lifeboat the J. B. Couper of Glasgow takes to the water after
St. Abbs new lifeboat the J.B. Couper of Glasgow takes to the water after the official launching and naming ceremony by Mrs. W.F. Turner of Glasgow. 20th July 1950

The Number 1 lifeboat of Padstow Station, the Joseph Hiram Chadwick, seen against a backdrop of typical Cornish cottages before putting to sea. 1st October 1954

The Newbiggin lifeboat Richard Ashley is hauled back to its shed after a rescue attempt off the Northumberland coast. 16th May 1962

Inaugural ceremony of the new Bembridge, Isle of Wight lifeboat Jesse Lumb. Photo shows the Right Rev. Lord Bishop of Sailsbury Dr. Ernest Neville Lovett C.B.E, D.D

Launching of the Cromer lifeboat H F Bailey. 10th June 1935

New Inshore lifeboat at Hartlepool Lifeboat Station. 27th April 1972

A new rescue craft was tested today at Littlehampton for use as auxiliary and small stations to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution

The "Lady Launchers"of Dungeness, Kent, have - by tradition - for generations
The " Lady Launchers" of Dungeness, Kent, have - by tradition - for generations turned out night and day, in storms and fog, to help launch the lifeboat Mabel. E

Clacton lifeboat with crew on its way to Barrow Deep lightship with Christmas gifts. 23rd December 1950

Women pull the lifeboat ashore at Cresswell lifeboat station in Northumberland. 14th May 1935

Launched and named by Sir Godfrey Baring, chairman of the RNLI, the Elliot Gill, new lifeboat for the Runswick station, lies at her moorings in East Cowes

The crew of the new Tyne class lifeboat Robert and Violet of Moelfre Bay Lifeboat Station in Anglesey, aboard the boat during a familiarisation trial visit to Liverpool for the boat and crew

The Seaton Sluice lifeboat. 8th June 1974

The largest self-righting lifeboat to be built for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, was tested at Portsmouth today. It was the 48ft

Prototype lifeboat launching tractor being tested by the Hoylake lifeboat crew. The machine, costing over £ 50, 000, is being tested at various lifeboat stations around the coast

Holyheads new RNLB Arun Class lifeboat the Hyman Winstone bedecked in flags at Holyhead Lifeboat Station in Anglesey, North Wales. 7th July 1980

The Hoylake lifeboat Mary Gabriel displayed on the beach for visitors at the Hoylake lifeboat station on the Wirral, Merseyside. 23rd August 1982

Sarah and Anthony Hanlon offer their congratulations to the lifeboat coxswain John McDermott at the Hoylake lifeboat station. 23rd August 1982

Members of the Southwold, Suffolk lifeboat crew leaving harbour in their boat the Mary Scott to carry out their quarterly exercises. The Mary Scott is a sailing and motor lifeboat

Capsizing and self-righting trials of the new lifeboat Princess Marina taking place at H.M Dockyard in Portsmouth. 22nd April 1970

Lifeboatmen pf Walmer, Kent, including Coxwain Fred Upton. 25th November 1945

Kessingland lifeboat the Hugh Taylor out on exercise. 12th March 1934

The Liverpool class RNLB motor lifeboat The Cuttle at RNLI Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea Lifeboat Station. Circa 1965

Coxswain Roy Buchan and crewman Ray Dent of Humber Lifeboat Station at Spurn Point on the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire. 23rd March 1972

The new self-righting motor Redcar lifeboat, christened the Louisa Polden, being driven along the sands by the tractor she was launched

The new Llandudno lifeboat the Lilly Wainwright arrives at the resort after sailing from the building yards at Cowes. She will replace the existing reserve boat

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"Charities: Uniting Communities and Changing Lives" From the historic Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon to the courageous crew of the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten and Eric Fry, they have always been at the forefront of making a difference. Whether it's rescuing lives or entertaining crowds like Francis Rossi, lead singer with Pop Group Status Quo, who sang on stage at Live Aid concert, their impact is undeniable. In 1908, the Sheffield Association in aid of the Adult Deaf and Dumb showcased sign language as a powerful tool for communication with their heartfelt rendition of "I am thine, O Lord". This display highlighted how charities not only provide support but also foster inclusivity within society. The Royal Air Force Display Posters at Hendon serve as a reminder that charities extend beyond borders. They bring people together from all walks of life to carve a wake in even the harshest conditions. Just like the brave crewmen of Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat - Ken Bean and Ieuan Bateman - who fearlessly navigate through treacherous waters and can more than just organizations; they are beacons of hope that shine brightly amidst adversity. Their unwavering dedication to serving others has transformed countless lives across generations. From providing aid during times of crisis to championing causes close to our hearts, these selfless acts embody compassion in its purest form. So let us celebrate these remarkable charities that continue to inspire change every day. Together, we can create a world where kindness knows no boundaries and everyone has an equal chance for happiness.