As we've had so much interest in the charities and other worthy causes we've supported, we've decided to post a list here.

So here it goes... feel free to email gabbi@lush.co.ukThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , or charitypot@lush.co.ukThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it if you have any questions about our Charities.

ANIMAL WELFARE

Animal Aid: The UK's largest animal rights group and one of the longest established in the world. They campaign peacefully against all forms of animal abuse and promote a cruelty-free lifestyle. LUSH gave a donation for their help with the in-store REACH campaign. http://www.animalaid.org.uk/

Beirut for The Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA): BETA works to alleviate the suffering of Lebanon's neediest animals. They provide shelter for abandoned animals. http://animals.beirut.com/

Dr Hadwen Trust: The Dr Hadwen Trust is the UK's leading medical research charity funding exclusively non-animal techniques to replace animal experiments, benefiting humans and animals.

http://www.drhadwentrust.org.uk/

HUMANITARIAN

Changing Faces: Changing Faces is the charity chosen by the forumites as the recipient of the funds they've raised through the Lush Forum Calendar. LUSH made a donation in addition to funds raised by the sales of the calendar.

http://www.changingfaces.org.uk/

East Timor orphans Operation Costs: LUSH has given a donation towards the operating costs of two sisters whose parents were killed by militias during East Timor's independence referendum in 1999. They have developed a condition known as Scoliosis and their spines are consequently growing in an S shape, gradually crippling them. Without the operation, they will become very ill.

Gordon Charitable Trust: A local Bournemouth-based charity which provides grants to young people from Dorset who wish to train and study at college but don't have the means to do so.

The Kipungani Schools Trust: This small-scale charity rebuilds and enlarges schools along the coast of Kenya, using local materials and with the support of local communities. They do not deduct any admin costs from the donations they receive, which means every penny donated arrives in Kenya.

http://www.thekstrust.com/

Prince's Trust UK: The UK's leading youth charity, helping disadvantaged young people between 14 and 30 to get a new start in life through training, employment or setting up their own business. LUSH co-sponsored the first ever Palace-to Palace cycle race.

http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/

ENVIRONMENTAL / CONSERVATION

AXE (Against eXpansion at Eastleigh Airport): Local residents campaign organisation opposing expansion of Southampton (Eastleigh) Airport, one of the fastest-growing airports in the country where the hated night flights (freight) could double over the coming years.

http://www.southamptonaxe.org.uk/

Birdlife International: A global environmental NGO whose mission is to save endangered bird species and their habitats through grass roots fieldwork, advocacy and scientific research. LUSH have supported a number of species conservation projects, including:
Great Bustard survey (Russia)
Imperial Eagle (Hungary)
Red-footed Falcon (Bulgaria)
European Roller project
Cinereous Vulture project
Albatross Task force (Uruguay)

http://www.birdlife.org/

Dorset Wildlife Trust: Part of a national network of county-based wildlife trusts working to rebuild the diversity of the country's wildlife.

http://www.dorsetwildlife.co.uk/

Climate Outreach & Information Network (COIN): A UK charity dedicated to educating the public about climate change.

http://coinet.org.uk/

Demand: Local residents campaign organisation opposing expansion of East Midlands Airport, one of the fastest-growing airports in the country where the hated night flights (freight) could double over the coming years.

Dorset Sustainable Transport: (Soon to merge with BypasstheBypass)

HACAN: HACAN Clearskies stands up for all people adversely affected by the increasing number of aircraft flying in and out of Heathrow airport. They are a lively, rational and independent lobbying group which campaigns for quieter, cleaner and safer conditions for residents living under Heathrow's flight paths.

http://www.hacan.org.uk/

Kingskerswell Alliance: The Kingkerswell Alliance is made up of a group of concerned local people, centering around the village of Kingkerswell, but acting as a focal point for any resident that wishes to support them in their campaign. They are working for a sustainable, workable, environmentally friendly solution to the traffic problems on the A380 corridor between the Penn Inn Roundabout at Newton Abbot and the junction with Hamelin Way at the Kerswell Gardens Roundabout.

http://www.kingskerswellalliance.org.uk/

No Bristol Airport Expansion: The Stop Bristol Airport Expansion alliance is composed of Bristol Friends of the Earth, the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), the Parish Councils Airport Association and other groups and individuals in North Somerset, Bristol and BANES. The coalition has produced 10,000 posters and aims to get these up in house windows, shops and businesses across all the areas affected by this expansion.

http://www.nobristolairportexpansion.co.uk/

No Way! group: Opposing the destructive and unnecessary Shrewsbury North West Relief Road which will destroy huge amounts of countryside around the town, including Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

No Widening M1: An alliance opposing the widening of the M1 from Luton to Leeds,which will cost the taxpayer £3.7 billion. They are concerned about air pollution, noise and climate change, and believe this huge amount of money could be spent on measures to improve public transport, rather than adding an extra lane to the motorway for it to just fill back up with traffic. Improving local facilities, so people don't have to travel so far, and encouraging walking and cycling will make our communities healthier and happier, as well as saving the planet.

http://www.nowideningm1.org.uk/

Plane Stupid: A peaceful, imaginative direct action group working to highlight aviation's contribution to climate change. "Plane Stupid is Britain's first national direct action group against the climate-wrecking growth in flying. Flying is the fastest growing cause of climate change gases. The scientists say that we have to tackle this growth if we are to stop irreversible and dangerous climate change. Plane Stupid is taking action to stop unneccessary short haul flights and government plans for airport expansion"

http://www.planestupid.com/index.php

Save Swallow's Wood: Fantastic local campaign against a road that goes through the Peak District National Park and a woodland nature reserve. Group are fighting a positive campaign, suggesting sustainable alternatives instead.

http://www.saveswallowswood.org.uk/

Stop Stansted Expansion: Campaigning against proposed expansions to Stansted Airport.

http://www.stopstanstedexpansion.com/

Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS): A small but developing charity whose overall aim is to save the orangutan from extinction in Sumatra and Borneo. LUSH funding enabled them to by a new van, the Orang-U-Van, which they use to visit local communities and educate them on the value of orangutans and preserving their natural habitat.

http://www.orangutans-sos.org/

Campaign for Better Transport: Campaign for Better Transport is the leading environmental transport body (of which Big used to be an active member). We gave a donation towards their work in support the Road Block network of community groups opposing road schemes.
LUSH also made a further donation fowards the Sardine Man's campaign for better train journeys (www.bettertransport.org.uk