Charitable Collection (page 8)

Charitable children deliver Christmas gifts
Children take Christmas gifts to underprivileged villagers. Date: 1893

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Society, Charities, Detail of Poppy Appeal display

The Princess Mary Caravan - The Caravaners at work. The Girls Friendly Society supported young women by help in finding work, providing hostels etc

The Silver Jubilee Aldershot Military Tattoo. An annual event dating back to 1894. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Aldershot Command Searchlight Tattoo held at the Rushmoor Arena presented displays

St Cross Hospital Brother with dole, Winchester
A Brother of The Hospital Of St Cross, Winchester England. He holds the dole - offered to those in need. It is the oldest surviving charitable institution in the UK

St Cross Hospital Brother, Winchester
A Brother in his robes walks in the Inner Quadrangle of The Hospital of St Cross, Winchester England. It is the oldest surviving charitable institution in the UK

Volos, Greece - Capital of Magnesia - The Poor Asylum
The Poor Asylum at Volos, a coastal port city in Thessaly situated midway on the Greek mainland, about 330km north of Athens and 220km south of Thessaloniki

Salvation Army officers serve Covent Garden Market workers
United Kingdon General Strike, 1926 - Salvation Army officers serve Covent Garden Market workers with tea and biscuits, free of charge

Ms 1175 f. 92 St. Martin cutting his cloak, from Vieil Rentier d Audenarde
BAL52470 Ms 1175 f.92 St. Martin cutting his cloak, from Vieil Rentier d Audenarde, 1291-1302 (vellum) by French School; Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; French, out of copyright

Duchess of York - Toc H League of Helpers - lighting lamps
Elizabeth the Duchess of York (later Elizabeth the Queen Mother 1900-2002) lighting lamps at the Toc H League of Helpers Festival and lamplighting Ceremonial at the Royal Albert Hall

Duchess of York and Sir James Barrie - Theatre Royal
Duchess of York and Sir James Barrie at a performance of " What Every Woman Knows" at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London in aid of the funds of TocH

Father Mario Borelli - Casa dello Scugnizzo
The priest Father Mario Borrelli achieved international renown with his campaigns to aid abandoned street children of Naples, Italy, where the Scugnizzi or street urchins

Father Mario Borrelli - Naples
Father Mario Borelli (1922-2007) - Italian Priest, who committed his life to aiding the Scugnizzi - the wild street children and young adults of Naples

Dr Barnardos Village Homes, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex
Children perform a dance display at Dr Barnardos Village Homes for Girls at Barkingside, Ilford, Essex. The occasion is presumably an open day, for the benefit of visitors and benefactors

A lifeboat crew ready for service, 19th century. From The London Illustrated News, published 1881

Monks giving alms. Before the seizure of the monasteries by Henry VIII, they were the centres of religious life and of charitable and hospitable deeds. From British History in Periods, published 1904

Historic image in sepia tone of a child begging for money outside the doorway of a church, with men and women watching

An infant orphan election at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, England in the 19th century. These elections were held in May

The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty in winter, Winchester, Hampshire, England
The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty and the surrounding winter landscape; Winchester, Hampshire, England

Certificate presented by The Overseas Club - Empire Day 1916
WW1 - Home Front - Certificate presented by The Overseas Club (now ROSL, the Royal Over-seas League) on Empire Day 1916 to Gertrude Knight

Brotherhood of the Misericordia of Florence, Italy, a charitable institution dating back to the Middle Ages. Seen here transporting a sick man. Masks are worn to preserve anonymity

Sale at Selfridges in aid of Belgian refugees
Famous actors and actresses selling chocolate in Selfridges department store on Oxford Street, London, to raise funds for King Alberts Belgium Relief Fund during World War One

Mrs Fry visiting Newgate Prison, 1893
XJF2906511 Mrs Fry visiting Newgate Prison, 1893 by Ward, Henrietta Mary (1832-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Fry (nee Gurney 1780-1845)

Womens Voluntary Service (WVS) canteen van, WW2
Women from the WVS providing refreshments to National Fire Service London firefighters. The canteen van was presented to the London Region by the township of Inchfawn Bar Harbour, USA

Map and location of YMCA Hotel - Chicago, USA Date: circa 1930s

Carnegie Infant Welfare Institute, Handsworth, Birmingham Date: circa 1920s

Prince of Wales Hospital Carnival, Tottenham, London
Watched by mounted police, three spectacularly dressed collectors pose for their photo during the annual Prince of Wales Hospital Carnival in the Tottenham area of North London

Japan - Osaka - Poole Girls School
The Bishop Pooles Memorial Girls School in Osaka, Japan - one of the flagship CMS (Christian Missionary Service) Schools in Japan. The school opened in 1879. Date: circa 1910

Gardening, Inebriates Reformatory, Lewes, Sussex
Inmates gardening at the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Lewes, Sussex. The institution, housed in the former Lewes Union workhouse

Fire drill, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
A fire drill at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control, an organisation privately run by the Rev Harold Burden to house feeble minded

Inebriates Reformatory, Ackworth, Yorkshire
The North Midlands Inebriates Reformatory at Ackworth near Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The institution was one of several operated by National Institutions for Inebriates

Inmates in grounds, Inebriates Reformatory, Lewes, Sussex
Inmates in the grounds of the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Lewes, Sussex. The institution, housed in the former Lewes Union workhouse

Rowton House, Arlington Road, Camden, London
The Rowton House on Arlington Road, Camden, north west London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men

Salvation Army Shelter, Blackfriars Road, London
A crowd of vagrants awaiting admission to the Salvation Army shelter for men (known as The Embankment) at 115B Blackfriars Road, London

The Fairbridge Society
Advertisement for The Fairbridge Society, a charity founded by Kingsley Fairbridge in 1909 for the furtherance of child emigration to the colonies to help orphans

Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
The training ship Arethusa and Chichester operated by the National Refuge for Homeless and Destitute Children, a charity founded in 1843 by William Williams

Three bedeswomen of Castle Rising, Norfolk
Three bedeswomen of Castle Rising, near Sandringham in Norfolk. When these elderly women enter the almshouses (known collectively as Trinity Hospital) they are required to wear an old Welsh costume

Arciconfraternita della Misericordia di Firenze
La Venerabile Arciconfraternita della Misericordia di Firenze - a charitable Fraternity from Florence, Italy, serving to transport the sick

St Vincent de Paul (c1581-1660) French priest and philanthropist: Franciscan. Patron saint of charitable societies. Engraving 1663

Red Cross volunteer nurse, WW1
A Red Cross volunteer nurse during the First World War (Ellen Auerbach). circa 1916

Thomas Wilson, English philanthropist
Thomas Wilson (1764-1843), English philanthropist, Congregationalist, involved in educational and theological causes, Director of the London Missionary Society. circa 1830s

Charity beard trimming event, using a rather large pair of scissors. Date: circa 1980s

Fundraising event at Demelza, Cornwall, in aid of the Cheshire Homes, Marazion. Date: circa 1980s

Duke of Connaughts Soldiers and Sailors Home, 6 Eccleston Street, London. Date: 1915

Victorian scrap - Charity and Wealth
Victorian scrap - Ragged School Union, Charity and Wealth. late 19th century

Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales outside a music hall
Cartoon, Our Genial Prince -- what it may come to! Edward, Prince of Wales outside a music hall. The head waiter says: Our benefit comes off next week, Sir

Cartoon, Sir Michael Costa and Sir Julius Benedict
Cartoon -- Benefit Knights. They are (left) Sir Michael Andrew Angus Costa (1808-1884), an Italian-born conductor and composer, and (right) Sir Julius Benedict (1804-1885)

Cholera epidemic, Tiberias, Israel
Cholera epidemic, Tiberias, Lower Galilee, Israel, 1-15 October 1918 -- chart drawn by the American Zionist Medical Unit (part of a missionary society), showing cases to the west of Bahar Jehud

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"Charitable Institutions: A Legacy of Compassion and Support" In the heart of Manchester, the Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools have been a beacon of hope for countless children. Established in Cheadle Hulme, this institution has provided shelter, education, and love to those who needed it most. The survivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade found solace at a unique establishment in 1890. Their bravery was honored through support at Morgan Academy in Dundee, Scotland - a testament to resilience and unity. Peacehaven's Gracie Fields Home and Orphanage holds a special place in Sussex's history. This haven nurtured young souls with care and affection, ensuring they never felt alone or abandoned. Crossley and Porter Orphanage stands tall as an emblem of compassion in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Its doors opened wide to embrace vulnerable children seeking refuge from life's hardships. The London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage in Woking offered not just shelter but also opportunities for growth. It empowered young minds with knowledge while providing them with stability during challenging times. On North Shields' shores stood Training Ship Wellesley - an extraordinary vessel that transformed lives. This nautical haven shaped future leaders by instilling discipline, skills, and values that would guide them throughout their journeys. Sir Francis Crossley embodied philanthropy through his remarkable contributions as both businessman and MP. His legacy continues to inspire generations to give back selflessly. Royston witnessed acts of kindness within Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes - sanctuaries where boys discovered their potential amidst nurturing surroundings filled with camaraderie. A Promotional Card for Blue Cross Tea reminds us how even small gestures can make a difference when supporting charitable causes close to our hearts – every cup counts. John Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission exemplify dedication towards uplifting those facing physical challenges or societal disadvantages. These institutions fostered inclusivity and provided opportunities for growth.