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Christmas Unwrapped Gift of Giving


Promotional Content • Saturday 15th November 2025


Give the gift of hope through therapy


Beder, a mental health and suicide pre- vention charity is inviting you to give the gift of hope. Beder is making conversations about


mental health more accessible by off er- ing six 50-minute therapy sessions for free through Beder T erapy Vouchers — available to anyone aged 18 and over based in the UK. Relying on the generosity of


supporters, every donation provides an opportunity for someone struggling to try therapy while raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. Every donation, no matter the size,


Hope after brain injury


Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury — each one a life forever changed


T e Silverlining Brain Injury Charity empowers survivors — known as Silverliners — to re- build their lives, helping them boost confi dence and forge con- nections after injury. Founded by people with lived experience, it off ers creative, inclusive projects that support true recovery. From collaborative art to


Kindness Kits sent to hospital bedsides, the charity’s commu- nity proves that kindness can


change everything. It provides free support, 15 hours a day, seven days a week, so no one has to face brain injury alone. Help T e Silverlining continue


this vital work. With your support, it can reach more people, bringing hope and healing to those who need it most. Your kindness could help ac- tion change for many. “Silverlining is a safe place where


we understand each other. It’s lovely. Positivity is a superpower!” — Silverliner Jo.


T: 020 3174 2051 thesilverlining.org.uk REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1157749


beder.org.uk @beder_uk


REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1187475


helps fund Beder T erapy Vouchers. By supporting Beder this festive season, you’ll be helping to change, and even save, lives. Beder was founded in memory of Bed-


er Mirjan, who sadly took his own life at 18, and the charity works to break down stigma and open up conversa- tions around mental health through unique events and initiatives spanning community events in sport, hospitality and the arts.


This Christmas, support Beder and


give the gift of hope. Visit beder.org.uk to donate today


London’s oldest sight loss charity


Independence, confi dence and


REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1161587 British Biker Relief Foundation


In the late summer of 2011, the roads of southwest UK were teeming with traffi c and in a mere fi ve weeks, there were six serious incidents, three of which were fatal, all within a 20-mile radius of charity founder Andy Ar- scott’s home. Over the subsequent months, it be-


came painfully clear that riders and their families face a severe lack of support. Slow government aid, mini- mal medical assistance and legal pro- cesses adding to the stress. One rider, who had no life insurance, left his family in dire straits, struggling to cover funeral costs, rent and dealing with frozen bank accounts, all while mourning their loss. Driven by curiosity, Andy for


searched existing support


companionship: your gift can change lives


For nearly two centuries, BlindAid has stood with Londoners living with blindness and visual impair- ments — providing connection, confi dence and the tools to live independently. Each year, more than 1,200 people turn to the charity for support: from one-to- one outreach and creative class- es to the solidarity of volunteers who ensure no one is left out of London life. T is Christmas, while many of


us gather in warmth and company, too many people facing sight loss experience isolation. With your help, BlindAid can continue to bring not just comfort, but real change — off ering dignity, companion- ship and independence to those who need it most. By making a donation today


— or leaving a gift in your Will — you’ll create hope that lasts far be- yond the festive season. Visit BlindAid’s website to


support this vital work and help make sure no visually impaired Londoner is left behind.


options and was shocked to fi nd al- most none. T is stark realisation led to the creation of the British Biker Relief Foundation (BBRF). Andy’s mission was to support motorcyclists and their families justgiving.com/charity/bb-rf


across the UK after serious collisions and fatalities. It quickly became appar- ent that both fi nancial and emotional support were crucial, as the needs of each individual were unique. Support BBRF by donating or fundrais- ing today — every contribution helps to make a diff erence.


REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 262119


T: 020 7403 6184 Visit: blindaid.org.uk


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