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Sands (charity)
The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (Sands) is a national charity in the United Kingdom that provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby. It is based at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London and is a registered charity. Activities Its activities include: * offering support via meetings, telephone and email for bereaved parents and women who are pregnant again or thinking of having another baby * training for hospitals and other healthcare providers to ensure bereaved parents receive adequate and appropriate care and support * conveying information about stillbirth and neonatal death through publications and its website * promoting research to reduce the loss of babies' lives. Sands Freephone Helpline In March 2017 the Sands Helpline number changed to 0808 164 3332. The number is free to call from landlines and mobiles. Sands Garden The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity Garden is a feature within the National Memorial Arboret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charitable Organization
A charitable organization or charity is an organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being (e.g. educational, religious or other activities serving the public interest or common good). The legal definition of a charitable organization (and of charity) varies between countries and in some instances regions of the country. The regulation, the tax treatment, and the way in which charity law affects charitable organizations also vary. Charitable organizations may not use any of their funds to profit individual persons or entities. (However, some charitable organizations have come under scrutiny for spending a disproportionate amount of their income to pay the salaries of their leadership). Financial figures (e.g. tax refund, revenue from fundraising, revenue from sale of goods and services or revenue from investment) are indicators to assess the financial sustainability of a charity, especially to charity evaluators. This information can impact a c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
