Charities - culture and learning

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is Israel’s first and foremost University, an acclaimed educational and research institution of the highest calibre that has made an indelible impression both locally and internationally. Despite its relative youth, opening its doors in 1925, the Hebrew University was a vital part of the British Mandate period going on to play a critical role in the development of the State of Israel and Jewish life, benefiting all citizens whilst reaching out to cure, feed and heal the world.

DaDa – Disability and Deaf Arts is an innovative disability arts organisation based in Liverpool with over 25 years experience of working locally, nationally and internationally to develop and deliver a wide range of services with and for Disabled and Deaf people. You can help us influence society’s development into a more inclusive and supportive place to make and appreciate the arts. Our activity includes:
• DaDaFest – the largest disability and deaf arts festival in the UK that demonstrates artistic excellence from a unique cultural perspective for a mainstream audience.

Founded in 1967, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited is a registered charity with the twin aims of education and heritage conservation.

The Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund, founded in the 1930’s, relieves hardship amongst members and ex-members of all the British repertory ballet and dance companies – The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre, Phoenix Dance Theatre, Rambert Dance Company, Richard Alston Dance Company, Scottish Ballet and many more.

As both the hub of one of the largest networks of music learning and participation projects in the world and an internationally renowned live music venue, we create sustainable and life-changing opportunities through music for people of all ages, backgrounds and experience across two main integrated areas: