Inspired by the need to recognise and conserve Britain's long and distinguished history of exploration and scientific research, the United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust was set up as a charity in 1993.  It aims to:-

Help conserve selected early British scientific bases on the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia region for the enjoyment and education of visitors. The UKAHT operates Port Lockroy, which is a designated Historic Site and Monument (No. 61) under the Antarctic Treaty;

Support the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust in conserving the historic huts in the Ross Sea area built by the explorers Scott, Shackleton and Borchgrevink;

Promote an educational programme to stimulate public interest in science, the global environment and Antarctic research through the inspiration of earlier British Antarctic endeavours;

Help with the acquisition and preservation of British historical Antarctic artefacts.

In short, the AHT exists to conserve evidence of Antarctica's history now and for the future.

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International Animal Rescue comes to the aid of wild and domestic animals with hands-on rescue and rehabilitation. Wherever possible we return rescued animals to the wild but also provide sanctuary for animals that can't fend for themselves.

IAR specialises in comprehensive sterilisation and inoculation programmes for stray dogs and cats, particularly in developing countries. We have offices in the UK and the US and ongoing projects in India, Indonesia and Malta.

IAR works to educate the public in the compassionate and humane treatment of all animals. We use sound scientific evidence to inform our decisions and determine the course of our rescue operations. In all that we do we aim to find lasting solutions that benefit both animals and people.

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Brake is an independent national road safety charity. Brake exists to stop the 9 deaths and 89 serious injuries that happen on UK roads every day and to care for families bereaved and seriously injured in road crashes.

Brake produces educational literature, runs community training programmes and runs events including Road Safety Week (every November). BrakeCare, Brake's support division, cares for road crash victims through a helpline and support literature handed to families by police following fatal and serious road crashes.

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You can now find The Wisdom Trust on Facebook as well as here on Myspace.

So if you're also a member of Facebook, click here to view our profile and sign up as one of our Facebook friends as well.

In addition, we have a Facebook group, and to visit our group homepage, just click here

Plus, we have a Facebook cause too, and you can visit that if you wish, just click here to do so.

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Buy yourself a clockwork torch and keep it wound up completely to recharge its batteries. You can wind it up while you're watching TV.

This will provide endless light but with zero carbon emissions. For example, keep it by your bed and use it for that trip to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

Clockwork torches are lighting up the lives of thousands of people in the developing world - at no cost.

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