That this House notes with regret the recent decision by Lloyds Banking Group to cut its Scottish charitable foundations funding worth an estimated 6 million annually; notes the concerns raised that many Scottish charities face closure, job losses and scaling down as a result of the loss of funding; further notes that Scottish charities are set to lose 22 million over the next nine years as a result of the bank's new proposals; further notes that over the past year Lloyds Bank has received over 40 billion in Government aid; recognises that the charitable foundation is an independent body which operates to a covenant put in place by an Act of Parliament; applauds the work of the foundation which since its establishment in 1985 has delivered more than 12,000 awards totalling nearly 85 million to disadvantaged people and communities across Scotland; and urges the bank to reconsider its funding cuts decision.

That this House notes with regret the recent decision by Lloyds Banking Group to cut its Scottish charitable foundations funding worth an estimated 6 million annually; notes the concerns raised that many Scottish charities face closure, job losses and scaling down as a result of the loss of funding; further...

That this House welcomes the initiative being taken by 10 Royal Marine aircrew from 845, 846 and 848 Naval Air squadrons, based at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset, to run the Bristol Half Marathon on 6 September 2009 while carrying a 31 foot long 300lb Sea King rotor blade, in order to raise money for the Help for Heroes charity; wishes Colour Sergeant Jim Coulter and his nine colleagues all the best with this challenge; and urges businesses and individuals to sponsor this event in order to raise as much money as possible for this excellent cause.

That this House welcomes the initiative being taken by 10 Royal Marine aircrew from 845, 846 and 848 Naval Air squadrons, based at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset, to run the Bristol Half Marathon on 6 September 2009 while carrying a 31 foot long 300lb Sea King rotor blade, in order...

That this House commends the work of Alive and Kicking, a charity which takes on previously unemployed adults in Kenya, Zambia and South Africa to hand-stitch durable sports balls for local communities; welcomes the opportunity that these sports balls give for children in some of the poorest communities in Africa to play games; notes that every job provided by Alive and Kicking usually supports an extended family of up to seven or eight people; recognises the importance of the health messages printed on the balls, which raise awareness of HIV and AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis; and wishes this innovative charity a successful future, particularly in the build-up to the 2010 World Cup which is to be held in South Africa.

That this House commends the work of Alive and Kicking, a charity which takes on previously unemployed adults in Kenya, Zambia and South Africa to hand-stitch durable sports balls for local communities; welcomes the opportunity that these sports balls give for children in some of the poorest communities in Africa...

That this House notes that 12 May is the 90th anniversary of Combat Stress, the leading charity specialising in the care of British veterans who have been profoundly traumatised by harrowing experiences during their service career and who are suffering from poor mental health as a result; congratulates the charity on the excellent work it has done for ex-servicemen and women throughout its history and particularly in the last few years with armed forces personnel who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan; and congratulates Combat Stress further on its highly successful campaign to have psychological wounding recognised as an occupational hazard of military service and addressed as effectively as the Government already addresses physical injury.

That this House notes that 12 May is the 90th anniversary of Combat Stress, the leading charity specialising in the care of British veterans who have been profoundly traumatised by harrowing experiences during their service career and who are suffering from poor mental health as a result; congratulates the charity...

That this House urges the Government to accept the recommendations of the Treasury Select Committee report into the Banking crisis and the impact of the failure of the Icelandic banks (Fifth Report from the Treasury Committee, Session 2008-09, HC 402); notes the recommendation that on this occasion, all charities be compensated for their losses; and further urges the Government to take immediate action to compensate charities so that they can continue with their important work.

That this House urges the Government to accept the recommendations of the Treasury Select Committee report into the Banking crisis and the impact of the failure of the Icelandic banks (Fifth Report from the Treasury Committee, Session 2008-09, HC 402); notes the recommendation that on this occasion, all charities be...

That this House condemns the practice of bogus clothing collection companies that use misleading leaflets to solicit clothing donations under the pretence of benevolent purposes but sell the clothes for financial gain; further condemns the outright theft of charitable donations from doorsteps carried out by organised criminal gangs in connection with these bogus companies; notes with concern the losses to the charitable sector of ??3 million per year, caused by these actions, as estimated by the Association of Charity Shops; and calls for measures to be taken to raise public awareness of these activities, stronger action to prevent bogus companies operating outside the law and further steps to help the police tackle donation theft, particularly concerning the rules on ownership of charitable donations.

That this House condemns the practice of bogus clothing collection companies that use misleading leaflets to solicit clothing donations under the pretence of benevolent purposes but sell the clothes for financial gain; further condemns the outright theft of charitable donations from doorsteps carried out by organised criminal gangs in connection...

That this House fully supports the work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world's largest humanitarian network with almost 97 million volunteers across 186 countries; notes that 2009 is the 150th anniversary of the battle of Solferino, which inspired the idea of the Red Cross and modern International Humanitarian Law (IHL); further notes that 2009 is also the 90th anniversary of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and 60 years since the adoption of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, the cornerstone of IHL; recognises the continued vital importance of the Geneva Conventions and the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement; congratulates the Movement on its achievements and ability to respond to humanitarian need across the world; pays particular tribute to the work of the British Red Cross, its staff and 30,000 UK volunteers, as an invaluable auxiliary to the UK Government in providing humanitarian assistance in times of crisis in the UK and across the world; and further fully supports the Movement's Our World. Your Move campaign, which highlights the challenges faced by people in need throughout the world and the actions that can change their lives.

That this House fully supports the work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world's largest humanitarian network with almost 97 million volunteers across 186 countries; notes that 2009 is the 150th anniversary of the battle of Solferino, which inspired the idea of the Red Cross and...

That this House congratulates Headway, the brain injury association, for providing outstanding help and support to brain injury survivors and their families for the last 30 years; acknowledges the vital role that the charity plays in helping to improve quality of life after brain injury; notes that half a million people live with the long-term effects of brain injury; wishes the charity well in its future endeavours; and encourages hon. and right hon. Members to support the charity on a local and national level.

That this House congratulates Headway, the brain injury association, for providing outstanding help and support to brain injury survivors and their families for the last 30 years; acknowledges the vital role that the charity plays in helping to improve quality of life after brain injury; notes that half a million...

That this House notes that each year 4,000 Chernobyl children benefit from a recuperative holiday in the UK; further notes that these holidays are paid for by the Chernobyl children's charities; further notes the Belarus government's temporary suspension of the visits; urges the Government to take every step necessary to reach an acceptable agreement quickly with the Belarussian government so that planning can proceed for this summer's holidays in the UK; welcomes the Government's waiver for visa fees for Chernobyl children from Belarus; and urges the Government to introduce a similar arrangement for Chernobyl children from Ukraine.

That this House notes that each year 4,000 Chernobyl children benefit from a recuperative holiday in the UK; further notes that these holidays are paid for by the Chernobyl children's charities; further notes the Belarus government's temporary suspension of the visits; urges the Government to take every step necessary to...

That this House recognises that many charities, organisations and churches around the country are working tirelessly to support those for whom Christmas is a difficult time; acknowledges their provision of homeless shelters, support for those with health problems, company and support for those on their own; recognises the invaluable role the Church plays at Christmas by uniting the community and providing help to families, the homeless and those on their own; and congratulates the thousands of volunteers throughout the UK who give up their spare time to support others during the holidays.

That this House recognises that many charities, organisations and churches around the country are working tirelessly to support those for whom Christmas is a difficult time; acknowledges their provision of homeless shelters, support for those with health problems, company and support for those on their own; recognises the invaluable role...

That this House congratulates the staff and volunteers working with Parentline, the national parent support charity, which provides a 24-hour, free, confidential helpline and the new Got a Teenager website, for the work they do to help parents with teenagers and children; further congratulates the Government on its Parent Know How programme which aims to ensure parents have access to appropriate information, advice and guidance to support them in their parenting roles; notes that an online survey of parents conducted by Parentline Plus shows that the credit crunch is biting this Christmas with over a third of parents cutting back on spending; further notes that parents are being hit by the triple whammy of higher prices, the end of fixed-rate mortgages and a fear of losing their jobs, and they can no longer afford to give their children the latest fashion and technology, causing increasing family stress; and therefore calls on the Government to continue to fund Parentline and for hon. Members to refer constituents experiencing difficulties to Parentline via the confidential free telephone helpline and their online support.

That this House congratulates the staff and volunteers working with Parentline, the national parent support charity, which provides a 24-hour, free, confidential helpline and the new Got a Teenager website, for the work they do to help parents with teenagers and children; further congratulates the Government on its Parent Know...

That this House commends the charity React (Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with Potentially Terminal Illness); applauds their efforts to improve the quality of life for financially disadvantaged children with life-limiting illnesses living in the United Kingdom; notes their calculated estimate that there are up to 7,500 terminally ill children nationwide whose families struggle to afford the costly care they require; supports their belief that every child should have comfort, dignity and the opportunity to participate in life as fully as possible; recognises the fact that they respond quickly, practically and sensitively to supply a wide range of equipment from specialised wheelchairs, beds, baths and mobility aids to essential everyday items like washing machines and tumble dryers; and applauds their ongoing efforts to raise awareness and reach out to an even greater number of terminally ill children across the United Kingdom who deserve a greater level of care.

That this House commends the charity React (Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with Potentially Terminal Illness); applauds their efforts to improve the quality of life for financially disadvantaged children with life-limiting illnesses living in the United Kingdom; notes their calculated estimate that there are up to 7,500 terminally ill children...