Bristol zoo is more than just a zoo: they are the Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Limited – a conservation and education charity.

St John Ambulance teaches people first aid - about 800,000 last year alone – so that they can be the difference between a life lost and a life saved.

addmysupport is campaigning for people to consider sponsoring a dog this Christmas.

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust's conserves wetlands for wildlife and people. Many wetlands are highly productive and support far more species than would be expected for the surface area that they cover. They are also essential habitats that provide society with a wide range of benefits, yet society often takes wetlands for granted.

For a suggested donation of £5 Santa will write a personalised letter to the child of your choice and make their Christmas extra magical – there’s even a special letter for newborn babies!

Through Guide Dogs for the Blind you can sponsor the doting puppy Snowy, who is quite simply a little fluffy bundle of joy.

Through Guide Dogs for the Blind you can sponsor the loving and little puppy Cracker, who loves nothing more than lots of fuss and attention.

Through Guide Dogs for the Blind you can sponsor the big and beautiful puppy Rudolph.

This is a single put together for the charity 'Help for Heroes' to raise money for our wounded soldiers. The single was recorded by Steve McKenna and produced by Graeme Duffin of Wet Wet Wet fame. The amazing team at 29 studios in Glasgow produced the video for it. The song is available for download on iTunes by searching for 'Steve McKenna Scottish Soldier'.

A BARRY charity shop is appealing for stock donations in the lead up to Christmas, alongside its stock of Welsh and Halloween attire.

What is a charitable trust? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what a charitable trust is.

Our Sport for Charity Support Network aims to connect individuals and organisations together who are interested in participating in sport for charitable causes

The Human Trafficking Foundation (HTF) is a UK-based charity which grew out of the work of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Human Trafficking. HTF was created in order to support and add value to the work of the many charities and agencies operating to combat human trafficking in the UK. Add your support to this incredibly worthy cause and help raise awareness.

In the cut-throat world of job-hunting having a great CV can be the one thing that separates you from the horde of others applying for the same position. Follow this 5 stage process to ensure you remain ahead of the game.

The Army of Angels is a non-profit-making charity which strives to support members of the UK’s armed forces who have been injured, physically or mentally, while serving their country in conflicts around the world. The charity also attempts to aid dependants of those Army, Navy and Airforce personnel who find themselves in need.

Carers Gloucestershire is an independent, Carer led charitable organisation that seeks to empower Carers across the county to promote their rights and enable them to make positive choices to improve the quality of their lives.

Hop Skip & Jump centres are play and support centres for children with a life threatening illness, or special needs, and their families.

The Cobalt Appeal Fund is a leading medical charity founded in 1964, helping in Disease Prevention, Research, Treatment and Diagnosis. Cobalt has been making a real difference to the quality of life and the outcomes for those suffering from cancer and other serious illnesses. Cobalt have been a major partner with the NHS in establishing the Cheltenham Cancer Centre and other health care facilities such as the new £5.1 million all digital Breast Clinic at Cobalt House.

Mayfield Home Trust has been involved, for over twenty years, in the provision of residential and nursing care for people with learning disabilities or enduring mental health needs.

Crossroads Care is Britain's leading provider of support for carers and the people they care for. They work with over 41,000 individuals and their families, helping carers make a life of their own outside caring, and they employ over 6,000 trained professionals, providing flexible services to people of all ages and with a range of disabilities and health conditions.

Age UK Gloucestershire are the largest independent organisation in the county working with and for older people. They have a vision for older people in which they can retain their dignity, independence and quality of life. They help them do this by providing a range of services which are appropriate to their needs: responsive, high quality and reliable.

The Blue Cross is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of sick and unwanted pets. They take in animals of all shapes and sizes, from hamsters to horses, and find them loving new homes. They also make sure thousands more get the veterinary treatment they need when their owners cannot afford to pay.

Action for Children supports and speaks out for the UK's most vulnerable and neglected children and young people for as long as it takes to make a difference in their lives.

David sets off for the final morning of Walliams vs The Thames. As the river gets wider, and he approaches the strong tidal currents, can David make the final stretch of his epic 140 mile journey? To follow David's progress visit http://www.sportrelief.com/walliams and to sponsor him visit http://www.sportrelief.com/swim