That this House commends Albert Gubay, entrepreneur and former owner of Kwik Save and Total Fitness, for his pledge to raise ??1 billion for charity through the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation; notes Mr Gubay's donation of ??480 million to the trust and commitment to grow the asset base of the charity further to a total of ??1 billion; and calls on the Government to encourage similar philanthropic behaviour and provide support and guidance for people wishing to follow Mr Gubay's example.

That this House commends Albert Gubay, entrepreneur and former owner of Kwik Save and Total Fitness, for his pledge to raise ??1 billion for charity through the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation; notes Mr Gubay's donation of ??480 million to the trust and commitment to grow the asset base of the...

That this House recognises that the workforce in the not-for-profit sector plays a vital role in the delivery of services; believes that it is highly dedicated to the quality of care and provision for users and that its skills and professionalism must not be undermined by the decisions of commissioners; further believes that poor contracts are causing excessive overtime in order to maintain services, resulting in high levels of stress, family breakdown, ill health and a poor working environment, including workplace bullying and a lack of attention to duty of care; further believes that short term funding only leads to job insecurity, poor pension opportunities and the inability to plan and to be strategic; further believes that cuts in funding have led to a poorly trained and developed workforce; congratulates Unite on its campaign to ensure that the needs of the not-for-profit workforce are not forgotten; and calls on the Government, local authorities and other funders to ensure that contracts are properly funded on the principle of best value and not low cost, to ensure that the funding period is extended to between five and 10 years, and to take urgent measures to support the workforce.

That this House recognises that the workforce in the not-for-profit sector plays a vital role in the delivery of services; believes that it is highly dedicated to the quality of care and provision for users and that its skills and professionalism must not be undermined by the decisions of commissioners;...

That this House notes the important work of the national charity, The Churches Conservation Trust; remembers the 40th anniversary celebratory events of 2009; and praises the invaluable work of the charity as it strives to continue to connect communities in the challenging conservation works, repairs and projects planned for 2010.

That this House notes the important work of the national charity, The Churches Conservation Trust; remembers the 40th anniversary celebratory events of 2009; and praises the invaluable work of the charity as it strives to continue to connect communities in the challenging conservation works, repairs and projects planned for 2010.

That this House congratulates Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton on her 2,000 mile kayak along the Amazon to raise money for Sport Relief; notes her considerable position as a role model to young people and the magnificent example she sets; further notes the forthcoming verification by Guinness World Records of the two records set by Helen during her effort - longest solo journey by kayak and the longest distance travelled in a kayak in 24 hours by a woman; and further notes the work of Sport Relief in raising money to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both in the UK and all over the world.

That this House congratulates Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton on her 2,000 mile kayak along the Amazon to raise money for Sport Relief; notes her considerable position as a role model to young people and the magnificent example she sets; further notes the forthcoming verification by Guinness World Records of...

That this House recognises the need to be positive about youth, as the vast majority of young people make a positive contribution to society; notes the work of the charity UK Youth in supporting 750,000 young people to raise their aspirations, realise their potential and recognise their achievements; further recognises the value of non-formal learning in helping young people achieve their goals; further notes the importance of offering an alternative curriculum through non-formal learning to young people who struggle with mainstream education; calls for greater recognition of the achievements of such young people who are making progress within an alternative curriculum; and congratulates UK Youth for its work in this sector as it celebrates its centenary in 2010.

That this House recognises the need to be positive about youth, as the vast majority of young people make a positive contribution to society; notes the work of the charity UK Youth in supporting 750,000 young people to raise their aspirations, realise their potential and recognise their achievements; further recognises...

That this House notes with concern that the UK's only national telephone helpline dedicated to providing assistance to victims of forced marriage, the Honour Network, has had to stop taking evening and weekend calls due to a lack of funds; commends the important work carried out by the Honour Network whose staff are all survivors of forced marriages; recognises that the helpline received around 300 calls per month in 2009; further notes that a quarter of these were made on evenings or weekends; is concerned that it has already missed in excess of 70 calls in 2010 as a result of not being open on evenings and weekends; is further concerned that after initial support from the Forced Marriage Unit, Honour Network operations are now completely reliant on donations which cannot support it fully; acknowledges that the charity that oversees the Network, Karma Nirvana, estimates that the cost of keeping the helpline open all year round would only be ??80,000 per year; believes that this represents excellent value for money for such a vital service; and calls on the Government to make up for this shortfall in funds in order to keep the helpline open.

That this House notes with concern that the UK's only national telephone helpline dedicated to providing assistance to victims of forced marriage, the Honour Network, has had to stop taking evening and weekend calls due to a lack of funds; commends the important work carried out by the Honour Network...

That this House welcomes the cross-party support at the launch in Parliament on 1 December 2009 of the Steve Sinnott Foundation, a charity set up to promote the United Nations Millennium Development Goal 2 of universal primary education for all by 2015; notes that the Foundation will work with teachers worldwide to set up a global online community through which they can share knowledge and experience and help secure a primary education for the 75 million children who are denied the opportunity to attend school; and further notes that the work of the Foundation will continue the work and commitment of Steve Sinnott, the late General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, who was passionate about the cause of primary education for all.

That this House welcomes the cross-party support at the launch in Parliament on 1 December 2009 of the Steve Sinnott Foundation, a charity set up to promote the United Nations Millennium Development Goal 2 of universal primary education for all by 2015; notes that the Foundation will work with teachers...

That this House congratulates Outwest on being granted charitable status by the Charity Commission; notes with approval that it has received a grant of ??10,000 from Awards for All Lottery Funding; applauds the sponsorship of a gay football team that encourages involvement in sports with limited funding; recognises the important role Outwest plays in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community by visibly supporting relevant issues such as World Aids Day; and commends Outwest for its remarkable achievement and all the work the volunteers have done for the LGBT community.

That this House congratulates Outwest on being granted charitable status by the Charity Commission; notes with approval that it has received a grant of ??10,000 from Awards for All Lottery Funding; applauds the sponsorship of a gay football team that encourages involvement in sports with limited funding; recognises the important...

That this House notes that 70,000 babies were admitted to neonatal care in England in 2008, almost 20,000 of those being admitted to intensive care; further notes that Bliss is the only UK charity that helps care for premature and sick babies; congratulates Bliss on 30 years of campaigning that has resulted in an NHS neonatal taskforce conducting the most comprehensive review of neonatal care ever undertaken in England; and calls on the Government to implement fully the Taskforce's recommendations in order to make a lasting improvement in the way babies and their families are cared for.

That this House notes that 70,000 babies were admitted to neonatal care in England in 2008, almost 20,000 of those being admitted to intensive care; further notes that Bliss is the only UK charity that helps care for premature and sick babies; congratulates Bliss on 30 years of campaigning that...

That this House recognises the outstanding work done by the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), a charity that supports farmers in need or financial hardship; notes that accident and illness can put severe pressure on farming families; further notes that RABI runs two residential homes and is developing specialist rural housing for retired members of the farming community; and congratulates RABI for the valuable work it carries out to support agricultural communities.

That this House recognises the outstanding work done by the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), a charity that supports farmers in need or financial hardship; notes that accident and illness can put severe pressure on farming families; further notes that RABI runs two residential homes and is developing specialist rural...

That this House notes the Government's decision to make charities and other not-for-profit organisations pay for a licence when they play recorded music in their own premises from April 2010; further notes the proposals would result in an unacceptable financial burden on the voluntary and community sector upwards of ??20 million per annum; further notes the devastating impact that these proposals would have on local tea dances, youth clubs, coffee mornings, charity shops and others; and therefore calls on the Government to maintain the status quo and continue the current exemption for all charities and other not-for-profit organisations from this music licence regime.

That this House notes the Government's decision to make charities and other not-for-profit organisations pay for a licence when they play recorded music in their own premises from April 2010; further notes the proposals would result in an unacceptable financial burden on the voluntary and community sector upwards of ??20...

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

That this House pays tribute to the work of Help the Homeless; recognises the important role Help the Homeless plays in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in society; pays tribute to those who work for Help the Homeless and do everything they can to ensure that people are not sleeping rough; and calls on local authorities and Government to provide adequate funding to Help the Homeless, which provides a cost-effective service in helping homeless people back into society.

That this House pays tribute to the work of Help the Homeless; recognises the important role Help the Homeless plays in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in society; pays tribute to those who work for Help the Homeless and do everything they can to ensure that people are...

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

That this House congratulates the charity Raleigh International on its 25th anniversary; acknowledges with appreciation its exceptional work which 30,000 young people have undertaken in 45 countries since 1984; notes that the organisation, originally known as Operation Raleigh, involves teams of young people working alongside those from different backgrounds and cultures, helping participants to transform their lives, raising their aspirations and developing their leadership skills while teaching them the value and sense of achievement; further notes that the projects range from the installation of water supplies in remote villages to the construction of bridges; welcomes the Government grant to assist a number of unemployed graduates to participate this year in the Raleigh programme; and wishes Raleigh International further success in the years ahead.

That this House congratulates the charity Raleigh International on its 25th anniversary; acknowledges with appreciation its exceptional work which 30,000 young people have undertaken in 45 countries since 1984; notes that the organisation, originally known as Operation Raleigh, involves teams of young people working alongside those from different backgrounds and...

That this House supports the Help for Heroes charity which was established to help those injured in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; pays tribute to the founders of the charity and the volunteers who help ensure that the money raised goes to those who need it most; notes that the charity aims to raise ??20 million through high profile events, sponsorship and individual donations by 2010; and calls on the Government to provide match funding in order that organisations and projects designed to help injured troops have the finances available to provide first-class care and support.

That this House supports the Help for Heroes charity which was established to help those injured in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; pays tribute to the founders of the charity and the volunteers who help ensure that the money raised goes to those who need it most; notes that the...

That this House congratulates Sheffield Wednesday FC on its decision to engage as its main sponsor The Children's Hospital in Sheffield; recognises the potential this creates for raising significant sums of money for a highly valued charity; notes that this partnership has already raised ??50,000 for the charity and that the first major business has announced a sponsorship deal which will benefit both partners; and calls on other professional clubs to follow Sheffield Wednesday's lead in forgoing sponsorship deals in order to build effective links with local charities and the communities they serve.

That this House congratulates Sheffield Wednesday FC on its decision to engage as its main sponsor The Children's Hospital in Sheffield; recognises the potential this creates for raising significant sums of money for a highly valued charity; notes that this partnership has already raised ??50,000 for the charity and that...

That this House acknowledges the extraordinary and invaluable work undertaken by the Blue Cross, Britain's pet charity, carrying out over 55,000 consultations, 7,500 operations and 12,000 diagnostic procedures on sick and injured animals annually; recognises the tireless commitment made by their team of dedicated volunteers who complement the work of their paid staff, having given 114,046 hours of their time last year alone; promotes their outstanding reputation for re-homing unwanted and abandoned animals, educating the public in responsible pet ownership; and thoroughly commends their tremendous contribution to animal welfare throughout the United Kingdom.

That this House acknowledges the extraordinary and invaluable work undertaken by the Blue Cross, Britain's pet charity, carrying out over 55,000 consultations, 7,500 operations and 12,000 diagnostic procedures on sick and injured animals annually; recognises the tireless commitment made by their team of dedicated volunteers who complement the work of...

That this House congratulates the winners in the S75 postcode area in Barnsley, who won their share of ??250,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery Jumbo in summer 2009; notes that the People's Postcode Lottery has raised over ??2.2 million for charities in the north of England; further notes that funds raised by the organisation support a large number of local and regional charities involved in children's wellbeing, poverty relief, nature conservation, community development and missing people; further notes that the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust have been major beneficiaries; and wishes the People's Postcode Lottery, its players and charity partners every success for the future.

That this House congratulates the winners in the S75 postcode area in Barnsley, who won their share of ??250,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery Jumbo in summer 2009; notes that the People's Postcode Lottery has raised over ??2.2 million for charities in the north of England; further notes that funds...

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...