Matilda Baptise
Matilda is a bright and determined 16-year-old from Hall Green who is living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – a rare, progressive condition that affects her mobility. As the condition advances, everyday tasks are becoming more difficult, but Matilda is determined to keep living as independently as possible. Her family is fundraising to buy specialist equipment that will help her maintain that independence, from mobility aids to home adaptations – giving her the freedom and dignity every teenager deserves.

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The Brain Tumour Charity 
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally. The charity is committed to saving and improving lives by accelerating research, providing support, and driving urgent change for everyone affected by a brain tumour.

Heartlands cystic fibrosis centre
The West Midlands Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is located on Ward 26 at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham. It provides comprehensive care for adults with cystic fibrosis, including inpatient and outpatient services, multidisciplinary clinics, and specialist support. Having been built 22 years ago, it now requires extensive refurbishment, the majority of which will need to be covered by charitable donations.

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Sea cadets
The Sea Cadets is a national youth organisation that offers maritime-themed training and activities for young people, typically between the ages of 10 and 18. They are fundraising to replace the roof on their galley building at their Cotteridge base, where they teach their cadets to cook

UHCW Parkinson's Research Clinical Trial
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) have been selected for the forthcoming Edmond J. Safra Accelerating Clinical Trials in Parkinson’s Disease. This is a three-year clinical trial initiative that aims to find a treatment that can slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease. This presents a valuable opportunity for the local community to benefit from new research that aims to improve the understanding and treatment of this debilitating disease.

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Marie Curie Hospice, Solihull
Marie Curie Hospice in Solihull, West Midlands, provides specialist palliative care and support for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families and carers. Established in 2013, the hospice offers a range of services designed to enhance the quality of life for patients in the West Midlands community.

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St Edwards Trust
Edward’s Trust is a Birmingham-based charity dedicated to providing free, specialist bereavement support to families across the West Midlands. Founded in 1989 in memory of Edward Dent, a young boy who passed away from cancer, the charity has grown from offering accommodation for families with seriously ill children to providing comprehensive bereavement care.

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St Vincent de Paul
An anti-poverty charity, supporting vulnerable and isolated people across the UK. Their services include offering person-to-person help to people in need, providing material, emotional, and spiritual assistance, working without discrimination, regardless of race, religion, or background, and promoting social justice and helping break the cycle of poverty.

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The Giles Trust
St Giles Trust is a UK-based charity dedicated to helping individuals facing significant social challenges - including poverty, homelessness, addiction, mental health issues, and involvement in the criminal justice system - build positive futures. Founded in 1962, the charity provides tailored support through a combination of lived experience and professional expertise.

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The Cancer Fund for Children
Cancer Fund for Children is a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people affected by cancer across the island of Ireland. Based in Belfast, the charity provides a range of services aimed at helping families cope with the emotional, physical, and financial challenges posed by a cancer diagnosis.

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Solas Cancer Support Centre
The Solas Cancer Support Centre is a charity located in Waterford, Ireland, dedicated to providing free, compassionate support to individuals affected by cancer, as well as their families and carers. Serving South East or Ireland, the Centre offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support the emotional, physical, and psychological well-being of those impacted by cancer.